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Manos: The Hans of Fate · May 3, 2010

Mr Sandman said:
I loved the tone of WaW and it was even brought well over into the multiplayer. Tons of Saving Private Ryan moments. Like seeing a guy run up to a tank with a satchel charge and not getting clear of the blast range exploding himself to bits, or a bazooka rocket nailing a guy up in a church tower and just seeing a red blood cloud and limbs. Really grotesque and gritty stuff that made you go "oooo" as opposed to MW2's Halo ragdoll stuff which was more on the funny side. I have faith Treyarch will bring this tone back.

theignoramus said:
Yeah WaW is a cool game, replaying the campaign right now and it's kind of surprising how savage everything in it is. I like that the combat in WaW is brutal enough to make you feel like you're a participant in in something utterly hideous. I like that this message wasnt communicated in the ham fisted manner of,say, No Russian.

This, I just felt the game allowed you to make an emotional connection more. It was cool that two incidents actually changed the story progression (and if you got trophies). I mean Treyarch introduced the concept of non-linear story into a COD game, I wish people gave them credit for trying something IW was never up to doing.

I also loved the very unconventional type of score Sean Murray provided for the game. The mix of electronic and traditional orchestra was great. Blackcats was so epic at the end of the mission. The use of heavy drums to sound like bullets was a great idea.

Chrange · May 3, 2010

I liked the multiplayer in WaW and didn't mind the single player, even if it felt like I'd been there and done that a few times already in the series, so I'll probably get this one. After MW2 though, I'm getting a little worn out on the solo run-and-gun style of multiplayer. Bad Company 2 has gotten me into more of a team-oriented kick, but that might wear thin by the fall anyway :lol

Xux · May 3, 2010

Stantron said:
This site does a pretty good job deconstructing the teaser...
http://weplaycod.blogspot.com/2010/05/weplaycod-breaks-down-call-of-duty.html

RPK's a pretty cool gun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2c0yC3bMUQ

Game2Death · May 4, 2010

So I've been thinking and you know what would this game really needs?

Online multiplayer spiltscreen

I mean that's why Halo is always played when my friends come over. If me and a friend(s) could all hop online on one console WITH OUT SEPARATE TAGS I would buy this one right away.

ZZMitch · May 6, 2010

IGN analysis of the trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=292tCSCvFQY

Mileena · May 6, 2010

Game2Death said:
So I've been thinking and you know what would this game really needs?

Online multiplayer spiltscreen

I mean that's why Halo is always played when my friends come over. If me and a friend(s) could all hop online on one console WITH OUT SEPARATE TAGS I would buy this one right away.

That would make boosting even easier. Then people wouldn't even need to find a person to boost with, they could just do it themselves. Sad, sad people.

Mr Sandman · May 6, 2010

corkscrewblow said:
That would make boosting even easier. Then people wouldn't even need to find a person to boost with, they could just do it themselves. Sad, sad people.

But there's ways around it such as an unranked playlist (which allows splitscreen), force same team, or just make it so you can't rank up with a guest.

kuYuri · May 11, 2010

Some more info on the game:

http://content.usatoday.com/communi...ck-ops-with-treyarch-studio-head-mark-lamia/1

Beyond the single-player story, the game will have a cooperative mode for two to four players and an online multiplayer mode. As for the story, players will see it story unfold from the point of view of at least two main characters in multiple covert international conflicts. "Our writers are focused on telling an epic story," Lamia says. "You will see the evolution of some of these characters through time and the conflict."

http://content.usatoday.com/communi...05/first-impressions-call-of-duty-black-ops/1

Hovering above from inside an SR-71 Blackbird, players will send orders guiding a group of four soldiers past a convoy of Russians in the Ural Mountains. They simply point to areas on the screen and hit a button to lead the squad, so don't expect a complexity of, say, a Ghost Recon. But, similar to the view above an AC-130 gunship in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the SR-71 scenario offered a fascinating perspective of the battlefield.

The name of the level, "WMD," is set in 1968, during the height of the Cold War. The players' character is part of a larger endeavor to stop the spread of Communism. As the foursome moves through the facility, they come to a relay station they must take out. One by one, players will pick off unsuspecting foes with a scoped crossbow. Similar to previous Call of Duty titles, players will click to hold their breath and fire away.

This is when we check out one of the franchise's new features: alternate ammo that can be changed on the fly. As the group gets closer, they find an area with at least a dozen enemy soldiers, two of which sit by a truck. The lead character switches from a standard arrow tip on his crossbow to an explosive tip. Once fired, a beacon flashes for a couple seconds and boom goes the enemy. The lead character would eventually switch to an AUG assault rifle that could house attachments, although none were available during this level.

Speedymanic · May 11, 2010

See above. :lol

bishoptl · May 11, 2010

Turok's explosive/regular arrow combos making a comeback! Told you, suckas!

Gomu Gomu · May 11, 2010

INNOVATION!!

randomwab · May 11, 2010

Talking Heads be tellin' me "Same as it ever was".

G_Berry · May 11, 2010

Sounds no more or less awesome than any other COD.

Bring it on I say and with dedicated servers!!!!!!!!

Rickard · May 11, 2010

Ad Infinitum · May 11, 2010

bishoptl said:
Turok's explosive/regular arrow combos making a comeback! Told you, suckas!

was literally about to post 'where have i seen this before, bish?'.

Patrick Bateman · May 11, 2010

<3

amar212 · May 11, 2010

Patrick Bateman said:
<3

Now they have just give us the Machete as equipment and Black Ops is on the path to ultimate win.

However, Akimbo Machete should be tonned-down IMHO.

Google told me it's actualy called Jungle Master

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AwesomeSyrup · May 11, 2010

Is that an actual screen from the game? It kinda looks like MW2.

Neuromancer · May 11, 2010

Dude explosive tipped arrows in a COD game? Sign me up :lol

Dresden · May 11, 2010

I can just imagine the bitter tears online, every time someone gets killed by an arrow.

Glass Soldier · May 11, 2010

I love shooters with alternative ammo so I'll probably check this out (not day 1 though).

RavenFox · May 11, 2010

Dresden said:
I can just imagine the bitter tears online, every time someone gets killed by an arrow.

:lol indeed

Diablohead · May 11, 2010

bishoptl said:
Turok's explosive/regular arrow combos making a comeback! Told you, suckas!

Let's hope there is no large elevator with no check points, eh?

AwesomeSyrup said:
Is that an actual screen from the game? It kinda looks like MW2.

Isn't the engine shared between each CoD game? or at least starting with MW1 onwards.

AwesomeSyrup · May 11, 2010

Diablohead said:
Let's hope there is no large elevator with no check points, eh?

Isn't the engine shared between each CoD game? or at least starting with MW1 onwards.

Yeah, but I meant it looked like it was right out of one of the MW2 levels.

Net_Wrecker · May 11, 2010

AwesomeSyrup said:
Yeah, but I meant it looked like it was right out of one of the MW2 levels.

Dawg, snow is the new brown ain't you heard?

BattleMonkey · May 11, 2010

Rickard said:

Suddenly, I care about COD again

Cosmo Clock 21 · May 11, 2010

Still disappointed you couldn't actually climb trees in W@W. Hopefully bows actually make it into multiplayer.

WoodWERD · May 11, 2010

Tagging people with a torque bow in Gears was about the most rewarding type of kill I've experienced in my many years of online shooters...intrigued!

Loxley · May 11, 2010

Patrick Bateman said:
<3

Technically speaking that guy was shot with a regular arrow and just fell onto a landmine in the water, but still awesome

Glad to hear they're changing up the arsenal. The explosive-tipped arrow-firing crossbow from Far Cry 2 was one of my favorite weapons to use.

Neuromancer · May 11, 2010

Loxley said:
The explosive-tipped arrow-firing crossbow from Far Cry 2 was one of my favorite weapons to use.

Yeah that thing was badass

Setvan2734 · May 11, 2010

Well, its been confirmed for a Wii release also.

http://**nintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=123252
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/cod-black-ops-for-wii-confirmed

** = go

DodgyGeezerFella · May 14, 2010

PC version at least = Dedicated Servers =]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=246438?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS

Xux · May 14, 2010

PC Zone has an eight page feature in its next issue which comes out the 18th (from that computerandvideogames.com link).

Treyarch is hosting a first look event for some of its community leaders next Friday:

http://twitter.com/JD_2020/status/13963964474

I NEED SCISSORS · May 14, 2010

Ogs said:
PC version at least = Dedicated Servers =]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=246438?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS

Had to hold his tongue from saying Activision here:

I think dedicated servers are excellent. I don't see any reason not to see them unless... well, I just don't see any reason not to.

:lol

jlevel13 · May 14, 2010

I NEED SCISSORS said:
Had to hold his tongue from saying Activision here:

:lol

Actually makes one wonder, since they're going back in the new game, was the decision to go peer-to-peer in MW2 Activisions or IW's call. Doesn't really matter at this point, I guess, but I'm glad to read dedicated servers are coming back.

Neuromancer · May 14, 2010

Ogs said:
PC version at least = Dedicated Servers =]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=246438?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS

Treyarch studio head said:
"It seems people like them"

Yes they do, yes they do.

PedroLumpy · May 14, 2010

Ogs said:
PC version at least = Dedicated Servers =]

I tried those free weekends for MW2 on Steam, fucking terribly laggy.

Just remember Treyarch, filling progression bars is nice for some people, but don't unbalance your game! I swear if they expect me to go through 30 levels of getting donged by air support without cold blooded......ugh not a chance.

kuYuri · May 14, 2010

Some more details from OXM and PC Zone magazines in UK:

http://weplaycod.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-call-of-duty-black-ops-details.html

Nizz · May 14, 2010

Strider2K99 said:
Some more details from OXM and PC Zone magazines in UK:

http://weplaycod.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-call-of-duty-black-ops-details.html

Thanks for the link. You know, the more I hear about this game the more I like. Going to be a rough season for me with so many (potentially awesome) FPS games coming this Fall.

AwesomeSyrup · May 14, 2010

Strider2K99 said:
Some more details from OXM and PC Zone magazines in UK:

http://weplaycod.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-call-of-duty-black-ops-details.html

I'm thinking this may be the best COD yet.

kuYuri · May 14, 2010

Scans from magazine, plus a little more info. I pulled out some interesting ones:

- Spas-12 confirmed with Dragon's Breath incendiary rounds

"You're not just relegated to mini-gun man who holds down the trigger and nudges the aiming reticle around the screen. For once, you're flying the helicopter. And firing the missiles. And the mini-guns. That's a lot better, eh?" OXM

- There will be "dedicated co-op" with separate levels. Treyarch changed the subject when we asked about World at War's hugely popular Nazi Zombies.

- A multiplayer beta's being "considered", Lamia told us with a literal wink.

- Changes are being made to the matchmaking to "make it easier for [players] to get into games with their friends."

- Create-a-Class 2.0 will allow you to customise yourself like never before. This should include kit and appearance items as well as perks.

EDIT: Link removed.

AwesomeSyrup · May 14, 2010

There better be a beta.

Glass Soldier · May 14, 2010

Remove that link. Fast.

T'Zariah · May 14, 2010

Seems already 8 steps ahead of MW2. Day 1.

Neuromancer · May 14, 2010

All units disregard

Stallion Free · May 14, 2010

Looks and sounds amazing. Day 1 confirmed. <3 Call of Duty campaigns.

Wallach · May 14, 2010

Wow, sounds very nice. Go Treyarch. And yes, we do like dedicated servers. A lot.

Edit - Wait, why would they actually use Dragon's Breath rounds...? I guess for the same reason you'd use explosive-tipped arrows... :lol

eternaLightness · May 14, 2010

I'm kinda liking what I'm hearing so far.

GillianSeed79 · May 14, 2010

Wallach said:
Wow, sounds very nice. Go Treyarch. And yes, we do like dedicated servers. A lot.

And yet people will still hate on Treyarch despite the inclusion of dedicted servers.

AwesomeSyrup · May 14, 2010

The idea that IW > Treyarch is a joke.

WaW was a lot better than MW2. I love MW2 but it's not better than WaW.

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