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Black Ops 2 'Revolution' DLC on PS3, PC Feb. 28
The "Revolution" downloadable content pack for Call of Duty Black Ops 2, already available on Xbox 360, arrives February 28 on PlayStation 3 and PC. The pack is priced at $15 across all platforms and is also available through the $50 Black Ops 2 seasons pass bundle.Revolution includes four multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map and mode, and a weapon. It still does not add a special place in the afterlife for no-scope snipers.%Gallery-177515%
Call of Duty Championship coming in April, promises $1 million purse
Despite all your mother's stern warnings, it looks like all that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 you've been playing just might pay off, as Activision has announced the Call of Duty Championship. Set to take place April 5-7 in Hollywood, the tournament will pit 32 teams against one another for a chance at the $1 million purse.Teams will be drawn from several areas, including Xbox Live, Major League Gaming and the Electronic Sports League. Those interested in competing for a spot on Xbox Live may do so by registering for Call of Duty Elite. Starting today, teams of four can then compete on Xbox Live in the February season of Black Ops 2 League Play.Meanwhile, the top 8 team from the MLG Winter Championship, taking place March 15-17 in Dallas, will also earn spots in the tournament, as will the top 8 teams from the ESL's European Finals, which take place March 16-17 in Cologne, Germany. The final 8 seats will go to international teams "across Asia, Australia, and Brazil." Details for international team entry will be revealed at a later time via the Call of Duty eSports website.
Black Ops 2 streams to Twitch in-game on Xbox today, PS3 and PC soon
Show off your most impressive blops with the new Twitch integration in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. The streaming service announced today that the Xbox 360 version will be the first to allow you to broadcast to your channel directly from the game, without the need for extra hardware. PC and PS3 versions are "coming soon."The service even lets you use your Kinect as a webcam, for picture-in-picture broadcasting to show your reaction to your own amazing blops. Check out a video tutorial on Twitch's site, and then do us a favor and start using "blops" as a term for something impressive that happens within Black Ops. "Did you see those blops just now? Amazing blops!"
PSA: Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC out now on Xbox Live
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players are waking up to a 'Revolution' on Xbox 360, as the DLC is now live on XBLM. The 1.86GB pack sets you back 1200 MSP, unless you're a Season Pass holder in which case it's yours via the in-game store for nada and niente.Revolution includes four multiplayer maps, the Zombies co-op map Die Rise, and the Peackeeper SMG. It also includes the new Turned mode, which lets players become zombies trying to chomp on the solitary human player to take his or her place.There's no ETA for the PS3 and PC releases, although retailer leaks suggested February 28. Treyarch game design director David Vonderhaar backed this up with a tweet noting the traditional time difference between Xbox 360 and PS3 releases is 30 days. %Gallery-177515%
Black Ops 2 retakes top spot as Devil May Cry tumbles in UK charts
This week's UK charts feature a very familiar face at the summt. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the country's best-selling game of last year, is back on top for the first time in 2013 thanks to a 20 percent bump in sales from the previous week. It ain't done yet, nosiree.Despite it being a relatively quiet January - Ni No Kuni doesn't arrive in Europe until February 1 - DmC: Devil May Cry wasn't able to retain top spot this week. Ninja Theory's reboot fell from grace to No. 4 after a 64 percent drop in sales. Meanwhile, Assassin's Creed 3 went on a climb up to No. 5, ascending on the back of promotional discounts.Otherwise it's the same ten games doing the limbo, lazily relaxing backs and limply looking over shoulders as they wait for the big hitters of February and March to take to the dance floor. You can boogie on past the break for the UK top ten.
Black Ops 2, Warfighter banned in Pakistan for depicting country in 'very poor light'
The All Pakistan CD, DVD, Audio Cassette Traders and Manufacturers Association banned Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Medal of Honor: Warfighter in Pakistan, claiming that the games depicted Pakistan in a bad light. All stores were ordered to remove the games from their shelves, or face the consequences."The Association has always boycotted these types of films and games," the Association wrote in a notice translated by Fox News. "These (games) have been developed against the country's national unity and sanctity. The games (Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2) have been developed against Pakistan, and the Association has completely banned their sale. Shopkeepers are warned and will be responsible for the consequences if found purchasing or selling these games."President of the Association, Saleem Memon, further explained the ban when speaking to a foreign media outlet: "The problem is that there are things that are against Pakistan and they have included criticism of our army. They show the country in a very poor light."The owner of Pakistan capital Islamabad's largest retail game store said that he hadn't heard about the ban and that both games were "hot sellers." Black Ops 2 sold more than 5,000 copies since its launch and Warfighter sold 1,000 in Pakistan, the owner said. Pirated versions of both games were still available in Pakistan, some selling for less than $2, and these figures didn't contribute to official sales numbers.
PSA: Black Ops 2 deploys Nuketown Zombies on PS3, PC today
The Nuketown Zombies bonus map for Black Ops 2 is open for business on the PS3 and PC today, available as a free download to all Season Pass holders on each platform. Xbox 360 Season Pass holders have had access to the Nuketown Zombies map since mid-December.The Black Ops 2 Season Pass costs 4,000 MS Points ($50) and includes four DLC map packs on top of the aforementioned Nuketown Zombies map, plus an in-game calling card. None of the additional map packs have been released yet, though they're all due in 2013.
'DmC: Devil May Cry' premiere tears up UK charts
Capcom's DmC: Devil May Cry flies on the wings of angels and demons to debut at the top spot on Chart-Track's UK sales chart. The reboot, developed by Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword), sold just over a third of what Devil May Cry 4 had when it comboed the number one spot in 2008.The rest of the chart is full of the regular suspects, with FIFA 13 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sliding down to second and third, respectively, to make room for the Capcom brawler. DmC was the only new release to chart in the top 40 last week. Stylishly swing past the break for the UK top ten.
Black Ops 2's Nuketown Zombie DLC heading to PC and PS3 next week
While Xbox 360 owners have been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Nuketown Zombies DLC since December, PC and PS3 players have been patiently waiting for their turn.Season pass owners will be able to download Nuketown Zombies next week on PC and PS3, January 17 to be exact, according to a recent tweet from the official Call of Duty Twitter account. %Gallery-166597%
Black Ops 2 'Revolution' hits Xbox Jan. 29 with new weapon, mode, maps
Update: Activision has released an official trailer for the DLC pack, confirming much of the information originally posted below, such as its release date on the Xbox 360 and what each new map is like. Furthermore, the above trailer also reveals "Turned," a new zombie mode wherein players become zombies themselves, and the Peacekeeper, an SMG/assault rifle hybrid.'Revolution' DLC for Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is reportedly coming to PS3 and PC a month after it arrives on Xbox 360. That's according to a Facebook post by UK retailer HMV, as spotted by MP1ST, which says the first DLC pack comes to Xbox on January 29 and then to PS3 and PC on February 28. The dates are somewhat substantiated by an Amazon UK listing which says the DLC is coming to Xbox on January 29, but doesn't mention dates for PS3 or PC. Both listings say the DLC costs 1200 MSP, and is free to Season Pass holders.A leaked promotional image first indicated the DLC, its January 29 release date, and the inclusion of five new maps. The two retailers substantiate this info, and also note a new weapon in the DLC, the Peacekeeper SMG. The Amazon listing details the five maps as: Hydro: This large map allows you to use the dam and water to your advantage to block paths and stop enemies. Downhill: A medium-sized map based in the French Alps complete with snow, chair lifts, and a strategically placed lodge. Grind: Set within the locale of the Venice, California boardwalk, this small skate park map is sure to deliver fast and frenetic Call of Duty action. Mirage: This Gobi Desert multiplayer map utilises sand dunes to provide different levels of elevation and a sanctuary in the centre as a natural chokepoint. Zombies - Die Rise: The Zombie apocalypse has invaded China, turning downtown into a dilapidated and dangerous MC Escher painting.We've reached out to Activision for comment.
FIFA 13 storms back up to first on UK charts
The new year kicks off with FIFA 13 seated first on the UK all formats sales chart. The game hadn't been in the top spot since that naughty Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 showed up, followed by a surprisingly strong showing by Far Cry 3. Blacks Ops 2 and Far Cry 3 currently hold third and second place, respectively.If the historical pattern holds up, FIFA and Just Dance franchises will show strong in the weeks ahead as the year gears up. Just Dance 4 is currently in seventh.New games entering the top 40 (thanks to discounts) are Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition at No. 25 and Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package at 40. Yes, you want to play Saints Row if you've yet to indulge.
Black Ops 2 tops UK sales charts for 2012
In the battle of soccer versus guns, guns win. At least, that's the case in the UK, where Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 managed to claim the title of best-selling game of 2012, according to Chart-Track. FIFA 13, the latest edition of the reliable sales powerhouse, managed to clock in at number 2. The top five was rounded out by Assassin's Creed 3, Halo 4 and Hitman: Absolution, respectively. As MCV points out, all five of 2012's best sellers were released in either November or December, meaning they accrued their impressive sales in less than two months on the market.Other notable titles included Far Cry 3 at number 7, Borderlands 2 at 10, Mass Effect 3 at 11, Need for Speed: Most Wanted at 13, Max Payne 3 at 19 and Sleeping Dogs at 20.
Black Ops 2 cross-map Tomahawk kill is not what you expect
Sure, you've seen people killed from across the map in Black Ops 2 dozens of times, but this one is unique once you see how it comes together. It's like we can feel the accepting nod of Ghost Rube Goldberg as he sips on a chilled Yoo-Hoo.
Rumor: Black Ops 2 'Revolution' coming January 29, bringing zombies along
An image promoting map pack DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 recently popped up on Reddit, called "Revolution." The images show what seem to be five locations for the add-on content: Mirage, Downhill, Hydro, Grind, and Die Rise. Die Rise also sports a picture of a zombie-like soldier. Other pictures of the promotional materials for the DLC note that it will be a timed Xbox 360 exclusive set to launch January 29.We've contacted an Activision rep for comment on the leaked images, and will update once we learn more.
Black Ops 2 reigns for sixth week in UK to capture Xmas No 1 spot
Let's face it, it was going to take a Christmas miracle to knock Call of Duty Black Ops 2 off the festive top spot in the UK charts. Despite a valiant but not quite miraculous effort from Far Cry 3, which saw an 86 percent rise in sales on the back of meaty holiday discounts, the latest CoD ruled the roost once more to become this year's Xmas No 1, as well as the only game to top the UK charts for six weeks in a row in 2012.That near-doubling of Far Cry 3 sales helped the open-world shooter leap over Hitman: Absolution into second place. Otherwise it's much as you were for the UK's penultimate sales week, with the same collection of top ten games playing a very restrained, possibly hungover version of Musical Chairs.You can find the UK top ten snoring loudly on the couch after the break.
Black Ops 2 makes it five weeks atop UK charts, Agent 47 sneaks into second
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has matched Lego Batman 2's 2012 streak of five weeks in the top spot of Chart-Track's UK sales rankings. Black Ops 2 sales were actually up 14 percent last week, so it'll likely make that sixth week from a vantage point, unless FIFA 13 rallies. FIFA games typically get a boost right at Christmas week and after New Year's.The rest of the UK top ten relatively remained in their same spots as last week, with the exception of Hitman: Absolution, which moved up four spots and into second place. Agent 47 had price promotions in the region to thank for his sudden ascension. The UK top ten can be found after the break.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hosting double XP this weekend, League Play now live
Just in case you aren't already earning double XP in Max Payne 3 or Red Orchestra 2 this weekend, here's one more option for you to get twice as many progression points. Treyarch and Activision are hosting a double XP weekend in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, starting right now through Monday December 17 at 10am. The dev team also introduced League Play into the game this week, so you can now ladder up and play against opponents matched to your skill, and there are various Clan Ops and other challenges available to go after as well. Saddle up!
Xbox Black Ops 2 season pass holders get Nuketown Zombies today [update: Trailer]
Presumably as a result of all the radiation, zombies are shambling their way into Nuketown today. More specifically, Nuketown Zombies is headed to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 today for season pass holders on Xbox 360. The Call of Duty Twitter account announced the news, sharing the image above. As you can see, even Nuketown has seen better days.
Black Ops 2 stays top dog in UK, Far Cry 3 maintains second place
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has now held the top spot on the UK charts for four consecutive weeks, joining FIFA 12, FIFA 13 and Lego Batman 2, which have all accomplished the same feat in 2012. Branding, branding, branding!Far Cry 3's strong reviews haven't hurt it any, as the shooter (and best advertisement for kidnap and ransom insurance ever) slipped 8 percent in sales but maintained second place.And, as we warned everyone a while back, the insidious Just Dance 4 continues its creep. This week the danceathon's sales are up 54 percent and it moves up two spots into fourth place. Keep your eyes on it. Without vigilance, it will take the top spot early in the new year. Find the UK top ten, and that shark skin you need for a new wallet, after the break.
NPD: Black Ops 2 sold 7.5 million in US during November
Zooming in on yesterday's NPD data for November, it turns out Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sold 7.5 million copies in the United States. The retail tracking service also told Gamespot that second-place entry Halo 4 sold 3.2 million units, while runner-up Assassin's Creed 3 moved 2.9 million copies.NPD's data tracked Black Ops 2 sales from launch on November 13 until November 24. The game would go on, according to Activision, to reach sales of $1 billion four days later.
