Call of Duty Black Ops Revealed Tonight
Activision briefly announced the next Call of Duty title.
Friday night SpikeTV is expected to reveal the next installment of the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Black Ops, through a world premier video airing at 12:40 am EST (which is technically Saturday morning). Produced by Activision Publishing's Treyarch studio, the game has a launch date of November 9th, 2010. Unfortunately, no other information was provided, nor was there any indication that this is the rumored title based in Vietnam.
"We can't wait for our community to experience Call of Duty: Black Ops," said Mark Lamia, Studio Head for Treyarch. "We have focused our entire studio on this game, with dedicated multiplayer, single-player and co-op teams creating the most intense, gripping and riveting experience possible for our fans on all fronts."
Based on the name alone, the new Call of Duty title will (probably) not be based in World War II, but rather will have a contemporary setting. The game is also a sign that Activision's battle with Infinity Ward isn't putting the franchise on hold. In fact, with Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games taking the helm, it's clear that the publisher intends to move forward.
With that said, Activision seems rather pumped about Black Ops. "Tomorrow you will see a teaser for this year’s Call of Duty game," said Thomas Tippl, chief operating officer of Activision Publishing, said on Thursday. "Treyarch is working on it and taking the Call of Duty franchise to the next level."
Tune in just after midnight for the big reveal on SpikeTV!
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If the online is as bad as MW2 was then there's no way I'm buying this...
We'll see.
Ummm... wonder who is making the game o.O
Looks promising.
Ummm... wonder who is making the game o.O
Publishing's Treyarch studio
try reading, i hear it helps.
Just another cookie cutter FPS. The console kids will eat it up...
I was imagining that less people would buy this game because of no Infinity Ward, but let's see how it comes out. MW2 is already getting old now and I want a new shooter of CoD series!
try reading, i hear it helps.
I think you misunderstood his comment. He probably just made a reference to all those people from MW2 leaving the studio.
If the online is as bad as MW2 was then there's no way I'm buying this...
Well duh.
I'm hoping Treyarch comes out well with this one and yet again proves IW that they can make a solid addition to the series. I thought CoD WaW was a pretty dang solid game. If they could mix the goods of MW2 and the goods of WaW then they'll make a great game.
If the online is as bad as MW2 was then there's no way I'm buying this...
I actually kinda like the MW2 online. The people who play it, however, are camping little bitches. That's what grenades are for.
Black Ops is confirmed to have Zombies and Dedicated Servers again. Sounds like a recipe for win if you ask me!
I'm not talking about game play per se, I'm talking about the hackers and IWNet...
I think you misunderstood his comment. He probably just made a reference to all those people from MW2 leaving the studio.
I think you misunderstood. Infinity Ward is not making this installment of Call of Duty. Treyarch is, which has nothing to do with the people (or lack there of) working for Infinity Ward.
As long as they listen to the community and have the dedicated servers (confirmed? - please post the source), it should be fine. I know many people still playing the original MW because the multiplayer is so much better.
The way they are milking this franchise is just insane.
No game series needs a sequel yearly and its a sure fire way to
get gamers sick of it.
I think Treyarch did well with WaW compared to COD3, I will probably rent it and play through the SP. For MP, MW2 and all it's damn killstreak rewards ruined the game for me. I asked my install of BC2 and it said there was no way it will release me from its clutches, a game would have to be fricking amazing to drag me away from Dice.
CODWAW was absolutely awesome. I am glad Treyarch had it instead of IW. IW has done enough damage to the franchise, thank you very much.
On the surface, it sounds like they are going to stick with a proven model.
They are really milking the Call of Duty franchise aren't they. It's almost to the point I can't stand hearing the name COD anymore.
I wonder how this will go without the dudes at Infinity ward.
I look forward to a new COD (MW, WaW, & MW2 were good games) but the game I'm more interested in is the new Medal of Honor.
if it has a zombies mode count me in.
Kill it with fire.
Bad Company 2 is the best at the moment, best multilayer experience imo.
ya I don't think i want to give my money to activision at this time. We'll see how good the game is but I am doubtful it will pull me away from BC2. Activision management is is bunch o greedy lil bitches and they continue to milk this franchise for all its worth.
Just another cookie cutter FPS. The console kids will eat it up...
Yeah Activision is pumped. Lots of kids on consoles think its great. Oh well. Maybe one day PC gaming will come back.
Saw the trailer and it looks awsome. I hope that Treyarch learned from IW's mistakes with regards to dedicated servers. ZOMBIES ARE BACK YA
Hmmm....Release is supposed to be next November. Will the release be delayed?
lol, they even stuck an sr 71 blackbird in the game, i bet its carrying a nuke for that fridge...
I turned my back on the whole franchise with the release of MW2. I never did support any trey arch COD's either.
Only COD I like is 4. 2 was good, Im just sick of ww2.
I hope they try to be original instead of copying the interface and online after IW. The Vietnam war... I would like to see a good game set in vietnam now that would be something new.