Latest Black Ops News

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  Black Ops 2: ‘Revolution’ DLC Coming January 29th?

  Details concerning Black Ops 2′s next DLC may have been leaked online. See what new locations and weapons the Revolution Map Pack will be bringing come January 29, 2013.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 30, 201236 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Easter Egg Guide

  Treyarch hasn’t disappointed with the new easter eggs and hidden content packed into ‘Black Ops 2.’ Here’s how to find them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 19, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Makes $500 Million In A Day; New Game Modes In Development

  Activision has revealed that ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ made more than 500 million dollars in its first day at retail. Meanwhile, the company intends to provide further game updates in the coming months.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 16, 201222 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Going Free for ‘Black Ops 2′; DLC Getting Season Pass

  In a somewhat surprising twist, Activision has announced that all features of Call of Duty Elite will be free alongside ‘Black Ops 2.’ DLC, however, will be sold individually or through a Season Pass.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 15, 20124 Comments

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  Graphics or Frame Rate? Treyarch & ‘Black Ops 2′ Continue the Divide

  Lauding the 60-frame-per-second speed of ‘Black Ops 2,’ Treyarch design director David Vondehaar says he doesn’t understand the criticism of ‘Call of Duty’s’ visuals. It’s obvious, however, that the series sacrifices one for the other.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 10, 201260 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′: First Nuketown 2025 Image Revealed

  Activision and Treyarch have provided gamers with their first look at Nuketown 2025, a futuristic version of the fan-favorite map for ‘Black Ops 2.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 9, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ For Vita Will Not Feature ‘Zombies’ Mode

  Despite claims from developer Nihilistic Software that they’d like to include it, Activision has confirmed that ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ does not feature a Zombies mode.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 8, 20121 Comment

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  Black Ops 2: Keep Weapon Levels & Unlocks After Prestige

  ‘Call of Duty’ may have become a known quantity, but the developers of ‘Black Ops 2′ are changing things up in favor of the hardcore fans, allowing weapons unlocks to persist even after reaching Prestige.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 17, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ Trailer: Vita Specific Controls, 4v4 Multiplayer

  The first trailer for ‘Black Ops: Declassified’, the first ‘Call of Duty’ title developed for Vita, has hit, and it brings with it some new information about the game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 14, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ Will Deliver ‘True Call of Duty Experience’

  Activision VP Michael Sportouch says that fans needn’t worry about the quality of ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ as it will be a ‘true Call of Duty experience.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 11, 201220 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ Multiplayer Unveiled

  A newly released trailer reveals the multiplayer component of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,’ showcasing the game’s futuristic setting and inventive weapons.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 7, 201251 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Multiplayer Reveal Coming This Tuesday

  With Call of Duty XP no longer in the cards, Activision plans to unveil the multiplayer for ‘Black Ops 2′ the old fashioned way this Tuesday.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 4, 201232 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Trailer Interviews Trent Reznor & David Goyer; Shows New Footage

  A new behind-the-scenes trailer for Treyarch’s ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ features musician Trent Reznor and writer David S. Goyer, along with new gameplay footage.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 18, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Trailer Introduces its Villain; Trent Reznor Revealed as Composer

  ‘Black Ops 2′ added a face to its villain – and one its composers today; a new trailer introduces us to the drone hacking Raul Menendez, while Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor announced he will craft the theme song to the game.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 10, 20128 Comments

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  Black Ops 2: ‘Nuketown 2025′ Map Details

  The team behind ‘Black Ops 2′ has provided new details on the exact pre-order status of the ‘Nuketown 2025,’ and the new style of future the map will portray.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 1, 201222 Comments

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  Activision Registers Several ‘Black Ops’ and ‘Call of Duty’ Domains

  ‘Call of Duty’ publisher Activision has registered a large group of ‘Modern Warfare’ and ‘Black Ops’ domains, most of which have China in the title.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 29, 2012No Comments

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  Treyarch Promises Improved ‘Black Ops 2′ Single-Player Content Length & Replayability

  Treyarch studio head, Mark Lamia, claims that his latest ‘Call of Duty’ entry ‘Black Ops 2′ will offer single-player gamers a full-featured campaign with more replayability than any other title in the series’ history.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 20, 201241 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Will Be Wii U Launch Title in November?

  Thanks to leaked images from next month’s Nintendo Magazine, it seems that ‘Black Ops 2′ will be a Wii U launch title. The mag also claims the game and console are releasing this November.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 11, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Single Player and Strike Force Missions Preview

  Treyarch gave us a closer look at the single player campaign for ‘Black Ops 2′ and a showed off the game’s new Strike Force missions, which introduce a totally new form of gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 7, 20129 Comments

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  New ‘Black Ops 2,’ ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter’ Trailers Debut Saturday

  New trailers are inbound for mortal enemies ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ and ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter’ during this Saturday’s UEFA Champions League Final. What does it mean going into E3?

  by Brian Sipple | May 18, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Doesn’t Need New Engine, Says Treyarch

  Despite recent leaps from major FPS studios, the developers of ‘Black Ops 2′ believe that their previous engine is still capable of pushing graphical limitations.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 14, 201244 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Future Setting Could Lead To Legal Action

  While the jump to the future that ‘Black Ops 2′ will be taking is breaking new ground, it may be ground legally held by Infinity Ward, or its former heads West and Zampella.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 9, 201219 Comments

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  Black Ops 2 is Already Selling Strong

  Despite just being unveiled days ago, ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ is already off to a very strong start and is breaking its own pre-sale records.

  by Rob Keyes | May 3, 201211 Comments

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  Examining ‘Black Ops 2′s’ Branching Storylines & Player Choice

  In the campaign of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,’ gamers will have multiple decisions and approaches capable of affecting gameplay — and the final ending. Where will it all take the future-focused franchise?

  by Brian Sipple | May 2, 20127 Comments

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  Black Ops 2 ‘Strike Force’ Missions Allow For Player Decisions To Matter

  For the first time in the Call of Duty series, ‘Black Ops II’ adds player choice, consequences and nonlinear design to the single-player campaign. Read on for the first details on the new ‘Strike Force’ missions.

  by Rob Keyes | May 2, 20126 Comments

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  Video Series Examines the Real World Inspirations for ‘Black Ops 2′

  The events of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ may appear far-fetched, but a five part video series provides background for many of the game’s elements, from cutting-edge weapons technology to the vital importance of Black Ops personnel.

  by Jeff Schille | May 2, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

  A few retailers have already revealed what perks await those who place their ‘Black Ops 2′ pre-orders early. The benefits range from enticing to questionable, so have a look now.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 2, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ Multiplayer to ‘Shake Things Up’

  Multiplayer has been the lifeblood of the ‘Call of Duty’ series, and that won’t change in ‘Black Ops 2′. What will change though is the multiplayer itself, as Treyarch tries to ‘shake things up.’

  by Riley Little | May 2, 20124 Comments

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  Treyarch Talks ‘Black Ops 2′ PC, Still Considering Dedicated Servers

  What can PC gamers look forward to in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’? According to Treyarch, LAN mode makes the cut, but the game might not use dedicated servers.

  by Anthony Mole | May 2, 20123 Comments

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  EA Manager Bashes ‘Black Ops 2′

  The Electronic Arts vs. Call of Duty bashing has begun and only hours after the reveal of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II,’ an EA manager is telling the game to take a ‘rest.’

  by Rob Keyes | May 2, 201249 Comments

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  New ‘Black Ops 2′ Zombies Details Emerge

  The fan-favorite Zombies mode will officially be returning in ‘Black Ops 2,’ but it’ll see some major enhancements. How does the promise of 8-player co-op sound?

  by Riley Little | May 2, 201214 Comments

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  The Graphics & Visuals of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′

  While the first ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ gameplay trailer would indicate otherwise, Treyarch promises improved graphics and visuals at 60 FPS along with DirectX 11 support for PC players.

  by Rob Keyes | May 2, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Official Trailer

  Check out the official trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ now, bringing an elderly Sgt. Frank Woods to a future Los Angeles torn apart by hijacked American weaponry.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 1, 2012119 Comments

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  Could ‘Black Ops 2′ Merge Series With ‘Modern Warfare’?

  A new image released for ‘Black Ops 2′ confirms that Sgt. Woods will be appearing. Could this be a sign that the two ‘Call of Duty’ franchises are being joined into one?

  by Andrew Dyce | May 1, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Future Setting Confirmed, Screenshots & Details [Updated]

  ‘Black Ops 2′ details have leaked ahead of tonight’s reveal trailer. Screenshots, story details, and even more teases confirm a future war bringing the battle to America.

  by Brian Sipple | May 1, 201232 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ Title & Release Date Confirmed

  Pre-order cards from Target confirm all of the rumors and speculation that the next ‘Call of Duty’ is in fact, ‘Black Ops 2,’ while also confirming the game’s release date for PS3 and Xbox 360.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 28, 201220 Comments

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  New ‘Black Ops 2′ In-Game Screenshots Show Quadrotor in Action

  More screenshots have surfaced showing the Quadrotor drone set to be a killstreak bonus in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.’ This time, they appear to be set, to some extent, in the game itself.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 26, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Confirmed Via Morse Code on Official Site

  The official ‘Call of Duty’ website has been again been analyzed, confirming ‘Black Ops 2′ as the newest game, with remaining ties to a mysterious ‘Eclipse.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 24, 20124 Comments

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  Are These The Multiplayer Modes, Perks & Weapons of ‘Black Ops 2′?

  Rumored leaked information allowed us to put together a potential guide to the new weapons, attachments, perks and new multiplayer modes of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.’

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 24, 201218 Comments

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  More ‘Black Ops 2′ Details, Images From Official Site

  The official site for ‘Call of Duty’ has locked down in the lead up to the presumed ‘Black Ops 2′ announcement, hosting a grainy image and promised reveal during the NBA playoffs May 1st.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 23, 201223 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Code Named ‘Eclipse’?

  Recent marketing materials for what looks to be the next ‘Call of Duty’ title have begun to appear. Could ‘Black Ops 2′ be tied to a solar eclipse this November?

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 22, 201212 Comments

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  Analyst Says ‘Call of Duty’ Isn’t Selling Well In The Long-Term

  The ‘Call of Duty’ franchise is still extremely popular, but analyst Michael Olson believes the franchise can no longer sustain long-term sales.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 12, 201222 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Logo, Trailer Date Leaked?

  An online leak of the ‘Black Ops 2′ logo is about as surprising as the game’s existence, but also seems to promise an official trailer coming at the end of April.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 8, 201266 Comments

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  Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Details & Release Date Leaked?

  Activision deletes two forum threads concerning rumored ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ multiplayer details, but not before it could be recovered.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 28, 201222 Comments

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  Rumored ‘Black Ops 2′ Release Date Not Quite Right, But Close

  Another French retail website draws attention for posting potential ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ release date. This one is at least one day off though.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 1, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Appears on Amazon France & Developer Resume

  Two separate pieces of evidence suggest that ‘Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 2′ is in fact in development. Are we close to an announcement from Activision?

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 17, 201220 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops’ Ending Voted Greatest Ever By Guinness

  Guinness World Records has released their fan survey results of the best video game endings of all time. Logically, the winner is a military FPS that specializes in multiplayer.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 12, 201264 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite 2.0 Will Launch Alongside Next ‘Call of Duty’

  During a Q1 investors call, Activision revealed they have plans to launch another version of Call of Duty Elite alongside the release of what is assumed to be ‘Black Ops 2′.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 9, 20126 Comments

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  Activision Registers ‘Black Ops 2′ Domain

  A recent domain filing for ‘Black Ops 2′ is causing many to believe that the next title in Activision’s juggernaut ‘Call of Duty’ franchise will be a sequel to 2010′s ‘Black Ops.’

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 10, 201212 Comments

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  Treyarch Design Director Believes ‘Call of Duty’ Weapon System is Unbalanced

  Lead gameplay designer of Treyarch, David Vonderhaar, explains why he feels guns in ‘Call of Duty’ are not balanced and suggests methods to fix the issue.

  by Trung Bui | Jan 6, 201226 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies’ Released for iOS Devices

  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies’ continues the zombie slaying trend on the iOS platform and is a must have for any ‘Call of Duty’ fan. Check out the new features now.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 30, 20112 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Surpasses 1 Million Paid Subscribers & 4 Million Sign-Ups

  Despite a problematic launch and weeks of intermittent functionality, Call of Duty fans sign-up in droves to the ‘Call of Duty Elite’ service.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 22, 20114 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Operational Date & Subscription Sales

  Call of Duty: Elite is still suffering from issues, but Activision has announced that the service will be up and running by December 1st. Read on for the latest details, and some big sales numbers.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 19, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty Elite’ Still Coming To PC; Console Founder Bonuses Rolling Out

  ‘Call of Duty: Elite’ has had a troubled launch, causing the PC version to be put into jeopardy but don’t fret, Activision can confirm that the PC version is still coming. Read on for the details.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 16, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Call of Duty: Elite’ Service Remains Intermittent, ‘Scale’ To Blame

  In a new interview, Call of Duty VP of Production Daniel Suarez claims that the scale of ‘Call of Duty: Elite’ is responsible for the service’s ongoing difficulties.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 14, 20114 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Elite’ Problems Persist, Founders Get 30 Days Free

  Service remains intermittent for ‘Call of Duty: Elite.’ As a result, premium members will be compensated with 30 extra days, free of charge. Keep reading for the latest details.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 10, 20116 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ Sells 15 Million Copies This Year Alone!

  As ‘Modern Warfare 3′ sets a new batch of launch day records, an Ubisoft Earnings Report outs ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ as the best selling game of 2011… so far.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 9, 20118 Comments

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  Activision Offers a Last Minute FAQ for ‘Call of Duty Elite’

  Activision Social Media Manager Dan Amrich has created a FAQ for the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ launch centered around the Call of Duty Elite service. Have questions or issues? Read on.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 8, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Call of Duty Elite – Improve’ Trailer Helps Players Step Up Their Game

  Call of Duty Elite is providing gamers with a chance to improve their multiplayer skill with in-depth maps and weapon guides. Check out the new trailer for full details.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 26, 2011No Comments

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  Battlefield vs. Call of Duty Competition Great For Industry

  The growing war between the ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Battlefield’ franchises is not only great for gamers and innovation, but for industry hardware sales!

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 18, 201116 Comments