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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 18th

  In the May 11th – 18th roundup we discuss ‘Serious Sam’ hitting XBLA, Infinity Ward’s new Community Manager, Cliffy B’s thoughts on Japanese gaming, THQ’s absence at Gamescom, and the overcrowded fighter genre.

  by Curt Hutson | May 18, 2012No 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, 20122 Comments

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  Trailer Released for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Mode ‘Face Off’

  Activision has released a trailer for Face Off, the new 1v1 or 2v2 mode for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, that also includes a rundown for Content Collection #2.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20126 Comments

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  Activision and EA Reach Settlement in ‘Call of Duty’ Case

  Activision has reached a settlement with EA for their parts in the landmark case between the ‘Call of Duty’ publisher and Jason West and Vince Zampella

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 20123 Comments

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  Activision Pays $42 Million To Dismissed Infinity Ward Devs

  Activision has made a large payment to Jason West and Vince Zampella, but their attorney claims that the money is merely an attempt to save face, and nowhere near what’s owed.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 14, 20126 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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  MW2 Map Terminal Shows Up In ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Patch Files

  The ‘Modern Warfare 2′ map Terminal may be making its way to ‘Modern Warfare 3.’ Files found in a recent patch for the PC version of the game are clearly marked with the map’s name.

  by Anthony Mole | May 14, 20127 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Boasts 2 Million Premium Subscribers

  The sales juggernaut that is ‘Call of Duty’ refuses to slow down, with Activision’s financial reports confirming Elite subscriptions over 10 million, with 2 million Premium subscribers total.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 13, 20126 Comments

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  Activision: Record-Setting Pre-Orders for ‘Black Ops 2′ and ‘Diablo 3′

  During their earnings call for the first quarter Activision that pre-orders are on record-setting pace for both ‘Black Ops 2′ and ‘Diablo 3′.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 10, 20125 Comments

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  New Multiplayer Mode Headed to ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Along with More Maps

  In preparation for the release of Content Collection 2 later this month Infinity Ward has announced a new, more intimate multiplayer mode for ‘Modern Warfare 3′.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 10, 20129 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, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Screenshots Tease the Future, Zombies Poster Released

  A handful of promotional images for ‘Black Ops 2′ have been released that, while showing a limited color palette, should get fans excited.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 3, 20126 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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  ‘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, 20122 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, 201245 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, 201212 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, 2012115 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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  Closer Look at ‘Black Ops 2′ Poster Suggests Modern Setting

  Right before all of the secrets are revealed behind ‘Black Ops 2′, a closer look at the game’s poster seems to suggest players are headed for a modern setting.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 1, 201212 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, 201219 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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  Activision: Call of Duty Elite Still Needs to Prove Itself

  Despite rolling out new features like Clan Operations, Activision still feels that the early day outages for Call of Duty Elite burned many hopeful gamers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 20127 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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  ‘Call of Duty’ Site Teases New Quadrotor Weapon in Latest Video

  Activision and FPSRussia introduce fans to the Quadrotor, confirmed as a new usable weapon/equipment item in the next ‘Call of Duty’ game, while also hinting that the game could take place in the future.

  by Riley Little | Apr 24, 201210 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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  Former ‘Call of Duty’ Creative Strategist Robert Bowling Opens Studio

  After leaving Activision and Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling has self-funded his own development studio, Robotoki, with their first project to be announced this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 23, 201237 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, 201222 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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  Concept Video for Cancelled Tactics-Based ‘Call of Duty’ Released

  Though we will never see the finished product, a concept video for a cancelled tactics-based ‘Call of Duty’ title has been released that shows a lot of promise.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 20, 20127 Comments

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  Is Activision Smarter Than We Think? A Closer Look at Call of Duty Elite

  It might be hard to imagine that Activision saw this coming, but it feels pretty convenient that Call of Duty Elite was introduced in the same year that ‘COD’ sales started to slow.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 19, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Poster Teases May 2nd Reveal?

  A poster rumored to be connected to ‘Black Ops 2′ asks fans to ‘Return for Debriefing’, and suggests that some sort of reveal is coming on May 2nd.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 18, 201220 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Halo 4, Vita Price Cut, Mass Effect 3 Ending & COD Sales

  In this week’s Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses Halo 4, a Vita price cut, the quality of fan made shorts, Call of Duty excitement and another take on Mass Effect 3′s ending.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 14, 201236 Comments

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  All New ‘Call of Duty: ELITE’ Tablet App Coming Soon

  ‘Call of Duty: ELITE’ is available on the HD consoles and most smartphones, but now it’s also coming to tablets. Best of all, tablet users can expect an experience tailored to the platform.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 13, 20122 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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  Release Date for Next ‘Modern Warfare 3′ PS3 Elite Content Drops

  The third series of Content Drops for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ has finally been given a release date for PS3 Call of Duty Elite Premium members.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 7, 2012No Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: PlayStation Orbis, Call of Duty, Nintendo Network & Space Sims

  This week’s banter tackles Call of Duty nonsense, PlayStation 4 rumors, Max Payne 3 multiplayer, the Nintendo Network needs and the wishful return of space sims.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 1, 20123 Comments

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  Gamers Planning to Stage April 20 Blackout of ‘Modern Warfare 3′

  What’s the best way to get a game company’s attention? According to one ‘Modern Warfare 3′ fan group, a 24-hour blackout will incite Activision and Infinity Ward to improve the quality of the FPS’s multiplayer.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 31, 201237 Comments

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  Robert Bowling Wanted to Release Free DLC and Axe Subscriptions

  Robert Bowling’s sudden departure from Infinity Ward and Activision has been a mystery since the announcement – but did the former employee leave because of the publisher’s DLC strategy?

  by Zak Islam | Mar 30, 201221 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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  Robert Bowling No Longer ‘Call of Duty’ Creative Strategist

  Robert Bowling revealed yesterday that he would no longer be serving as Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward and Activision’s ‘Call of Duty’ franchise.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 27, 201215 Comments

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  EA Happy Winning Public BAFTA; Gives Them ‘One Over’ On ‘Call of Duty’

  EA’s ‘Battlefield 3′ took home the GAME award at the BAFTA’s, the only publicly voted category at the award show. Does this mean they got a one over on ‘Call of Duty?’ EA thinks so.

  by Anthony Mole | Mar 19, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Medal of Honor’ Devs Avoid EA’s Anti-Call of Duty Campaign

  While Electronic Arts and Activision may battle it out in marketing their first-person shooters, ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter’ developer Danger Close Games wants no part of it.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 16, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 Gets A Launch Trailer

  Hot on the heels of the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 trailer released earlier this week comes the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 LAUNCH Trailer. Watch it now!

  by Anthony Mole | Mar 15, 20123 Comments

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  Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection 1

  The first Content Collection for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ is gearing up to start the release process tomorrow, and Activision has released a behind-the-scenes video to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 12, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ March DLC Gameplay Trailer: New Map & Spec Ops

  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ looks for its own version of March Madness, as a new Rob Riggle gameplay trailer highlights the three incoming content additions for Call of Duty Elite subscribers.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 7, 20121 Comment

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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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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 Detailed and Dated

  Players who have opted-out of Call of Duty: ELITE will finally get a crack at ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC when the first Content Collection releases in March. Read on for all the details.

  by Jeff Schille | Feb 29, 20121 Comment

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  First ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Drop Now Available for PS3 Elite Premium

  The first Content Drop for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, which featured two new multiplayer maps, is now available on the PS3 for Call of Duty Elite Premium members.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 28, 2012No Comments

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  Cancelled ‘Call of Duty: Devil’s Brigade’ Details Emerge

  Lost in the transition from World War II to present was the third person shooter ‘Call of Duty: Devil’s Brigade.’ Four years after its cancellation, we have a look at what almost was.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 22, 201215 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Clan Operations Release Alongside ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Map

  Call of Duty Elite has just received its promised Clan Operations feature alongside the release of the newest map for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, Overwatch.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 21, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Receives 5 New Prestige Levels and 400 New Ranks

  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ has received a new update that adds five new Prestige levels and 400 new ranks to the game’s multiplayer experience.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 21, 201217 Comments

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  Activision Denies Blacklisting After ‘Black Ops 2′ Leak

  Activision France has denied placing several French game publications on a blacklist after they broke the story of a ‘Black Ops 2′ product listing.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 21, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty’ Coming to the Vita This Year; Will be ‘Game Changer’

  It has been revealed that before year’s end the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise will make its debut on Sony’s hot new handheld the PlayStation Vita.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 20, 201214 Comments