Call of Duty: Black Ops PlayStation 3

Released on 09/11/2010

• Gamescom 2010 Preview: Call of Duty: Black Ops

  Gamescom 2010 Preview: Call of Duty: Black Ops

  After the success of Modern Warfares 1 and 2 and World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops is bound to be one of the year’s biggest releases – which meant that seeing the game running was one of our biggest priorities when we hit the show floor at Gamescom 2010.

  Scouting ahead

  Settling into our seats at the Activision booth, the first thing we saw was the newest Call of duty: Black Ops trailer. It showed the RV XD Video Surveillance Vehicle and Transmitter in use in game – the same XD remote control buggy that forms part of the limited production run Prestige Edition.

  With a confident "the sky is yours" we sent the stealth aircraft roaring into the stratosphere.

  Then it was time for our demo play through. We gripped the controller and headed into battle...

  The beginning of our Black Ops hands-on saw us walking out to a waiting Blackbird spy plane. Climbing aboard, we got the all-clear from the comms tower and with a confident "the sky is yours" we pulled back on the stick, sending the stealth aircraft roaring into the stratosphere.

  Taking a second to look at our cockpit controls, we noted advanced thermal imaging tools onboard, which swiftly came into play after rendezvousing with our ground-based four-man squad. From our eye-in-the-sky perspective we saw the squad fan-out, and guided them to their targets.

  Points of view

  As our comrades in arms entered the buildings below to engage the enemy, our perspective changed and we zoomed down from our nice, cozy, remote flight seat and straight into the heart of the action. This mechanic of top-down squad control and then classic through-the-eyes FPS worked well, giving a good appreciation for both the tactical and manual side of Black Ops insurgencies. It will be interesting to see how often it is used in the final version of the game.

  Our perspective changed and we zoomed down from our nice, cozy, remote flight seat and straight into the heart of the action.

  Ploughing on into hostile terrain, all the time guided by our eyes in the sky, we took out a comms centre before abseiling down a power station wall; shooting out the windows; satisfyingly swinging in and letting rip on full auto. This was Black Ops at its very best; modern day swashbuckling in a way that Errol Flynn would find hard to keep pace with.

  Not sooner had we unclasped however then our Blackbird was advising us that we had multiple hostiles inbound. It was time to load another clip and get back to work; CoD: Black Ops is a game that really doesn’t let up.

  Ducking, dodging and spraying bullets we vanquished a horde of CCCP soldiers and then exited the station… only to get caught in an avalanche that claims one of the squad!

  Take no prisoners!

  No time to mourn though; suddenly we were aiming loose and bullet-free on the new crossbow weapon, which let us opt for either stealthy takedowns or a more flamboyant take-no prisoners approach thanks to a plentiful supply of explosive bolts. We went for the latter. We’ve always liked to make an entrance.

  And that about brought our demo to a close. We left nerve-shattered and aching to have another go, and in no doubt at all that Call of Duty Black Ops feels and plays like the fresh prime cut of gaming goodness the series deserves, It’s a must-buy already - and we haven't even got to play the multiplayer modes yet!

  Preview by: Steve 'One Shot' Wind-Mosley
  Preview Published: 19.08.10

  Published: 19/08/2010

• Josh Olin Black Ops Interview

  Treyarch Community Manager Josh Olin talks CoD

  Treyarch's last Call of Duty game was World At War, which was set in World War II. Black Ops marks your first step away from that era - what can you tell us about the differences between the games, specifically relating to the story?

  Josh: Because the era was so vast and undefined during the Cold War we are specifically following our own fictional story so really it’s not like World at War any more where you’re following a bunch of different squads as they go on their normal missions. Any different perspective that you play as in Black Ops is progressing towards the same ending in the story, there are definitely going to be multiple threads in the story, but they all come together in the same conclusion. There is a singular story that is going to weave it’s way through historical references in time during the Cold War and that essentially is what Black Ops is about. But i don’t want to spoil it because we’ve put a tremendous amount of effort into this and I know that you don’t want to spoil it for those reading this, but it’s an original story and the deepest story that Treyarch’s ever told we really for the first time get to show players what we’re made of and show them what kind of stories we can create. We have such as great design and writing team at Treyarch so the writers are just fantastic its all been done in house.

  World at War had a very solid, long campaign which including co-op. Will Black Ops have the same length, or will it go further?

  Josh: It will be comparable, I mean we’re not done yet so we do not know the exact length but you would be able to compare it to that. There’s definitely something that can be said about a game that's too long, but then again too short is definitely a problem, but too long can be a problem too. So there has to be a sweet spot, and that sweet spot is dependent on what kind of story you’re telling and we’ll have enough game to tell our story. From start to finish with nice concise gameplay, plus some ups and downs twists and turns.

  Co-op gameplay is becoming a must-have in games. Treyarch struck gold in World at War and many wanted co-op in MW2, but it didn’t deliver on that. We’ve heard that Black Ops won’t have a co-op campaign, but there will be an element of co-op. Can you explain what this will be?

  Josh: It will have a unique co-op mode, so it’s not campaign co-op, but it’s not really Spec Ops either. It’s a very unique thing that I think players are going to love. It’s up to four players online or two players split screen, but it was important that in Black Ops we gave the players, no matter what kind of player you are or what kind of mood that you’re in, something that you can play - whether that’s a nice deep campaign, or whether you want to go online and rank up for hundreds of hours and progress through the competitive multiplayer. Or you can just kick back with a few of your friends and not necessarily go online and invest that kind of time; maybe just a few hours into this co-op thing is, but there will be something for everybody.

  Regarding multiplayer... everyone loves going through the prestige and getting the medals for doing certain things. Is that all going to return?

  Josh: We’re not ready to talk about multiplayer yet, we’re saving all that for a big reveal we’re doing on September 1st, it’s going to be a blowout hands on preview event in LA, so any questions you have about the multiplayer will be answered at this event. For the first time in Treyarch’s history we’ve actually had a dedicated multiplayer team working on this since day one, so it’s actually allowed us to do a lot of things and go deeper than we’ve ever gone before with our multiplayer design, so frankly I don’t think players are fully aware of what we’re going to hit them with come September 1st.

  The Zombies were definitely a high point for World at War, will they be making a return in Black Ops and will there be any new modes with them?

  Josh: Would you like them to?

  Oh Yeah!

  Josh: Yeah Zombies was an amazing success from World at War, we definitely loved it, but our co-op mode is yet to be announced. That will happen later this year.

  The Theatre Mode, can you give us any insight into what that is?

  Josh: That’s come from the Multiplayer teaser trailer that we released. The point of the trailer was to create more questions than answers and building up the hype to September 1st There are definitely lots of things to discover in that trailer.

  GAME: Going back to the campaign... will you just be focusing in on the two characters we’ve just seen [Special Agent Jason Hudson and Sergeant Mason] or will you be picking up the story at different points with different characters?

  Josh: Like I said, I don’t want to spoil it. You will be playing through the campaign from multiple perspectives, but primarily it’s Mason and Hudson; those are the two characters you play the most. You’ll know all the characters as each has a very distinct personality and flavour to them - each has their own voice. As for the squad members that you work with, the various characters are in a tight knit group and operate together so you’ll always know who you are at all times. Multiple perspectives have always been a theme for Call of Duty since its inception and that remains unchanged for Black Ops.

  Of everything that that has been announced so far which you are able to talk about, what is your personal favourite element of Black Ops?
  

  Josh: Of what we revealed, it would have to be the full performance capture and that technology that we’ve employed to create a performance that’s really the best. It’s the best performance you’ll see in a shooter this year, because this technology didn’t exist two years ago. So we’re really the first game to implement it, it’s the same technology, a similar technique to that was used in the creation of Avatar the movie; we actually went to the same studio that James Cameron went to called the House of Moves in Los Angeles. It’s where you capture the motions and the animations of the character, the facial expressions and the voice all in one take, so before when you would record them separately and piece them together, there would always be some piece that wouldn’t synch up so either a guy would shout over there and then point like a split second later, or the inflection in his voice would have more emotion than his face could show. So his voice would be screaming at the top of his lungs but his face would be quite mellow.

  So it wasn’t quite the same, you would always have those infidelities , but with Black Ops you have just this truest performance where the actor can really put himself into the performance and it ratchets itself to a whole new level.  That is inline line with a theme, the core theme that we’ve had throughout the game which is raising the bar. That’s probably my favourite part, which is why I said pay attention to Woods when he says “See that Hind? We’re going to take it!” Like the breath he takes before he delivers that last line, and then glances back at you and he’s gritting his teeth and his eyebrows are narrowed like all that comes across now which never would have come across before. So that is my favourite new aspect, but to be honest though, probably my favourite thing about Black Ops is yet to be revealed. So if you thought there was alot of stuff in the teaser, you haven’t seen anything yet. It really just the tip of the iceberg, it’s going to September 1st that we blow people out of the water.

  This year you've got some major competition: there's one massive franchise coming back in Halo Reach, and you’ve got another game Medal of Honor making a return after a long absence. What will Black Ops give gamers that those two won’t?

  Josh: Well I think Call of Duty has always stood apart from the pack in terms of how tight the controls are and how buttery smooth the 60FPS and 720p resolution, crisp photorealistic graphics always pushing the platform to the limit in terms of what kind of visuals we can create on screen. You saw that with Payback.

  It’s no one thing that sets it apart, it’s the collectiveness it the kind of story and the cinematic intensity but really the pacing, there’s a science to it and i really couldn’t put to words, which is how you pace the story elements and how the story unfolds, but i think the campaign mode will really stand apart. And then you’ve got the multiplayer, it is the deepest multiplayer from Treyarch, and that’s what people are going to keep playing for hundreds and hundreds of hours past the launch of the game.

  And all the new features that we’ve built into that of that are just going to help prolong that and extend the longevity of that even further so it will be tough to say what any one thing is paramount. You know, Medal of Honor and Halo they’re going to great games, you know Bungie, EA and Dice are all great studios so we’re don’t doubt that they’re going to be phenomenal games, but I still think that Call of Duty will stand apart in its own way, in true Call of Duty fashion.
  

  Published: 28/09/2010

• Gamescom 2010: Call of Duty: Black Ops

  After the success of Modern Warfares 1 and 2 and World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops is bound to be one of the year biggest releases which meant that seeing the game running was one of our biggest priorities when we hit the show floor at Gamescom 2010.

  Scouting ahead
  Settling into our seats at the Activision booth, the first thing we saw was the newest Call of duty: Black Ops trailer. It showed the RV XD Video Surveillance Vehicle and Transmitter in use in game the same XD remote control buggy that forms part of the limited production run Prestige Edition.

  Like its in-game counterpart, the buggy sends a video and audio stream to a monitor on the wireless transmitter remote control. In the real world you might us this to track your cat or keep an eye on your stash of jelly babies in the office, but in the game you can use it to sniff out sniper positions so you can take them out with remote control smart missiles. The RC XD covers the ground very quickly, so you can send it off to scout the route ahead with the confidence that you'll be able to drive away from most troublesome things if the need arises.

  Then it was time for our demo play through. We gripped the controller and headed into battle...

  Read the full Preview here.

• Call of Duty: Black Ops claims 2010 sales crown

  Record-shattering shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops has been revealed as the bestselling game of 2010 in the UK.
  
  The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS and PC title has topped official sales rankings compiled by GfK-ChartTrack and Ukie for the last 12 months, beating competition from FIFA 11.
  
  It is the latest in a long line of sales records achieved by Treyarch's acclaimed Cold War shooter, which grossed an unprecedented £113.8 million in its first week on sale in the UK.
  
  The game also notched up the biggest entertainment launch in history and has since passed the one billion dollar global benchmark at a speed rivalled only by blockbuster movie Avatar.
  
  Other titles to record mammoth sales figures include football smash FIFA 11 at number two and Wii music hit Just Dance in third.
  
  Michael Rawlinson, director general of Ukie, said: "The industry has widened beyond all expectations and will continue to expand exponentially in 2011."

  Published: 11/01/2011

• GAME's Top 10 Sellers of 2010 - 31st December

  2010 has been a fantastic year for gamers. Hardly a week went by without a big budget, high-profile video game for players to happily sink a few hours into. This year featured a handful of fantastic sequels as well as some surprising new properties that we're sure will make an even bigger splash in years to come. Here's a round-up of this year's best performers.

  

  The release of last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was a blockbuster event, and somehow this year's Call of Duty: Black Ops managed to top it. Black Ops featured yet another thrilling action-packed single-player campaign, with breathtaking set pieces around every new corner. If that wasn't enough, it also has a multiplayer component that manages to build upon and improve the formula established by Infinity Ward. With exciting new Wager Match modes as well as a new character development system, Black Ops is this year's definitive FPS multiplayer experience.

  

  EA's latest FIFA game built upon the award-winning FIFA 10 by adding new and improved real-time context-sensitive team celebrations, realistic player likenesses, nuanced animations and plenty of new and exciting ways to score goals. Coupled with the ability to take control of the goalkeeper and play the new position in a fully-featured 'Be a Goalkeeper' mode, FIFA 11 is the best football game on the market.

  

  Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption is undoubtedly the ultimate sandbox game. The attention to detail makes the Wild West themed action game incredibly immersive, and the protagonist's quest for redemption compels players to see it through to its satisfying end. Red Dead Redemption is not just a throwaway video game experience; it's a real, believable world that you'll want to spend every waking moment in.

  

  Just Dance 2 lets up to four people grab a Wii remote and dance like a pro. With on-screen choreographed move directions, players can get down to all the latest and greatest songs in four new dance modes. The Just Dance Mode lets players dance to their heart's content uninterrupted, while a new duet mode lets players pair up and work together to out-dance their opponents. Dance Battle takes competitive dancing to the next level by pitting up to 8-players against each other and the Just Sweat mode mixes dancing with exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. If it wasn't clear already, Just Dance 2 is the best dance game on the Wii.

  

  Ten years after virtually launching the Xbox brand, Halo: Reach marks the end of an era as Bungie moves on to other projects. Luckily, its last hurrah is a worthy addition to Microsoft's greatest first-person shooter series. Reach has the most beautiful and genuinely emotional campaign yet. It allows players to engage the enemy exactly how they want thanks to clever AI and expert scripting. It's no surprise that Reach performed so well, especially considering the overwhelmingly varied multiplayer experience where the likes of Forge, Firefight and 4-player Campaign co-op are the best they have ever been.

  

  After what felt like an eternity, Sony finally released Gran Turismo 5 this year. And the wait was definitely worth it. GT5 is another brilliant refinement of the award-winning Gran Turismo formula. It's overflowing with cars to drive and racing circuits to tear around, all of which are once again tied together nicely by the GT Life interface. The game also delivers on multiplayer, which supports impressive 16 car showdowns and has community features such as a Facebook inspired message board for each player. Naturally, driving a car is incredibly satisfying and the team at Polyphony Digital have gone to great lengths to ensure GT5 is as true to life as possible. And succeeded - all the vehicles behave as they would in real life. It's certainly one of the best racing games around.

  

  In its simplest form, Fallout: New Vegas is Fallout 3 with noticeably better writing, much, much more to do and a unique post-apocalyptic Las Vegas. And that is perfect. The story and dialogue have been given a great deal more attention, and as a result is far more memorable. Compared to the depressingly bleak Washington DC from Fallout 3, the Mojave Wasteland is a hoot. It has bright blue skies, vegetation, golden sands and neon lights. The sheer amount of content in New Vegas is enough to take another full year to experience, and with so many distinct, interesting alternative endings there's definitely a reason to try and experience it all.

  

  Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is an improvement on the brilliant mechanics seen in last year's Assassin's Creed II. Brotherhood is an even more impressive game when you consider that the deep and engaging sandbox action was created in just 12 additional months. The new setting, Rome, is three times the size of AC2's Florence and even more beautiful; each individual district has its own distinct feel and aesthetic and contributes to making the city feel varied. Ubisoft has leveraged its experience and success with AC II to create a more creative and much bigger Assassin's Creed experience. Secondary objectives encourage stealth and speed over carelessly taking out every guard in sight, providing new ways and extra challenges. Brotherhood also offers a unique multiplayer experience that is a refreshing change from the fast paced world of shooters that dominate the landscape today. This isn't a game you should miss.

  

  Fable 3 is an entertaining new instalment in the much loved series that is sure to go down a treat with both RPG lovers and gamers in general. The epic quest will send players travelling around the kingdom of Albion to meet with rebel leaders and exiled rulers in an effort to recruit them to your cause and right the wrongs of the current King of Albion. However, where most RPGs call it quits, Fable 3 marches on. After overthrowing the king of Albion, players take the throne and begin their reign over the kingdom. You must make important decisions that often immediately change the world, and the characters that inhabit it. Promises made during the road to rule can be kept or broken, further changing the dynamic of the game. Fable 3 is a masterfully crafted RPG, action game and sim all rolled into one neat little package.

  

  Medal of Honor is a great new shooter that manages to stand out not only in a world littered with average first-person shooters, but also in a world that is completely and utterly dominated by Call of Duty. Although the campaign doesn't do anything particularly new that will blow you away, it has its fair share of high-octane set-pieces, all of which have a 'wow factor'. The return of EA's Medal of Honor, with its high-quality single player campaign and addictive multiplayer mode, marks the arrival of a genuine contender to the Call of Duty throne.

  Published: 31/12/2010

• Christmas Round-Up - 24th December 2010

  Was there ever any doubt that Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Black Ops would be this year's Christmas number one? Especially considering it's the sequel to last years Xmas best seller, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2...

  Well actually, for a few weeks, there was - because this year has seen the release of some real gaming crackers! Want to know which ones are the stars this Christmas? Here's the full top 10 - and not a turkey in sight...

   

  1. Call of Duty: Black Ops is an awe-inspiring package, featuring a single-player campaign packed with stunning set-pieces at every new corner. The intriguing plot masterfully strings together the globe trotting missions, each of which will blow you away. As if that wasn't enough it also features a refined multiplayer with unbeatable value.

   

  2. FIFA 11 is the definitive football video game experience. Just when we thought EA couldn't improve on FIFA 10 they introduce new nuanced animations and intricate touches of realism to a game that is already a visual marvel. The mechanics in FIFA 11 have received small tweaks that go a long way in providing added depth to the game, there are countless ways to score a goal and thanks to the introduction of playable goalkeepers, just as many ways to save a few.

   

  3. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is a blisteringlyfast, endlessly fun, finely polished arcade racing game with no equal. Hot Pursuit has a racing model that feels weighty but still loose enough to provide that unique arcade feel. However, where it truly shines is in its online component. The Need for Speed Autolog is a fresh and effective take on online community that keeps racers coming back; hoping beat a few friends and perhaps make a few enemies.

   

  4. Just Dance 2 builds on the winning formula from the first game. The simple controls and fantastic selection of music make is easy for everyone to get involved, making it the social game of choice in households around the world this Christmas. Just Dance 2 comes packed with new gameplay modes such as duet mode, co-op and competitive play, making it the ideal Wii dance game.

   

  5. Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is the definitive open-world action game, Ubisoft's third console Assassin's Creed game has enough new content to take out the competition this Christmas. Picking up moments after the events of AC2, Brotherhood sees you take control of Ezio once again, and features a huge variety of side-quests, an intuitive new combat mechanic, sublime platforming and a fantastic new multiplayer mode that is unlike any other game on the market.

   

  6. Gran Turismo 5 sees the return of Sony's legendary simulation racing series to the most powerful video game console on the market, and it doesn't disappoint. GT5 builds on the success of the series by sticking close to the tried and true formula. However, the amount of content in the latest game is through the roof. With over one thousand cars available to drive, dozens of racetracks, special events and online multiplayer Gran Turismo 5 is one of the most feature-packed racing games of the year.

   

  7. Donkey Kong Country Returns is not only a worthy successor to the classic Donkey Kong platforming franchise, but also one worthy of the Nintendo seal of quality. Donkey Kong Country Returns is overflowing with impressively creative and imaginative worlds that constantly provide new and inventive gameplay experiences that demand the kind of quick reflexes and platforming precision that are a trademark of Nintendo platformers. If you thought New Super Mario Bros. was fun, wait until you play this.

   

  8. Medal of Honor faced danger head on by attempting to break into a market dominated by Call of Duty, and manages to do a good job of carving out its own fanbase. The game has tight shooting mechanics, takes place in an unusual but interesting setting and features characters that have unique personalities. Medal of Honor delivers in the multiplayer department too, since it's developed by DICE, the guys behind Battlefield: Bad Company 2, it's not one you can afford to miss.

   

  9. Wii Fit Plus encourages players to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise. The game makes getting fit fun by providing a variety of exercises with set goals for the player to achieve using its innovative balance board. With over 15 new balance games, six new strength training and a number of yoga activities you'll not only get fit but you'll also have fun doing it.

   

  10. Professor Layton and the Lost Future is easily one of the best games in the popular puzzle series. It wastes no time in getting to the good bits and immediately throws a series of creative puzzles at the player. Make no mistake, this game will require you to get your brain into gear but that won't take much convincing since the puzzles are masterfully woven into an intriguing time-travelling adventure that you'll want to see to the end.

  Published: 24/12/2010

• New Release Round-Up: 12th November 2010

  This week's new GAME releases see you engage in secret Cold War battles, use your body as the controller, speed around an amusement park in space, and manage your own community...

  Opping mad

  The biggest-selling action FPS series of all time returns with Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360, PS3, Wii, PC, DSi, DS Lite). It sees you battling in secret conflicts across the globe as elite soldiers in deniable operations under the veil of the Cold War.

  Black Ops also features the franchise's highly praised multiplayer component, offering fast-paced combat with more features than ever before.

  You are the controller

  Kinect for Xbox 360 (X360) brings games and entertainment experiences to life in new and extraordinary ways as your body and voice become the controller. Kinect uses full-body tracking to put you at the centre of the action, with your body movements and voice commands mirrored in-game.

  Kinect comes with Kinect Adventures, which sees you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures in a variety of exotic locations.

  Going for gold

  Sports party game Kinect Sports (Requires Kinect) (X360) features Soccer, Bowling, Boxing, Beach Volleyball, Table Tennis and Track and Field events.

  Play solo or with friends, using your body as the controller as you compete to become the star player.
  

  Tear up the dance floor

  Dance Central (Requires Kinect) (X360) features over 90 dance routines and 600 moves, plus tracks from the world's hottest artists!

  Without any plastic instruments or mats to worry about, this is possibly the most immersive dance video game ever, letting your feet do the talking, with no controller in sight.

  Animal magic

  Kinectimals (Requires Kinect) (X360) invites animal lovers of all ages to build fun, lasting and interactive relationships with a selection of cute pets, including a lion and a Bengal tiger.

  Your new best friends will react to your body gestures and voice commands as you play with and train them.

  Take the wheel

  Kinect Joyride (Requires Kinect) (X360) lets you go on the ride of your life - with no steering wheel required.

  You'll pump your hands forward for speed, and bend and move to hug the curves and perform stunts in this relentless kart racer, which offers solo and competitive multiplayer options.

  Sim-ple life

  A strategic life simulation game, The Sims 3 (Wii) lets you create your own Sims, give them unique personalities and control their destinies. As you guide them through life you'll complete challenges, customise environments and explore your neighbourhood to discover its secrets.

  For the first time ever, you can also share the fun with a friend in the co-op buddy mode, or compete against three others in the Life Moments Game.

  Blue blur

  In Sonic Colours (Wii, DSi, DS Lite), the diabolical Dr. Eggman has abducted an alien race and is harnessing its powers to fuel a sinister plot for world domination.

  As Sonic, it's up to you to use these alien powers for the force of good and foil his plans. It's a fast-paced adventure across an interstellar amusement park featuring imaginative power ups and explosive boss fights.
  

  Also out this week:

  • BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable (PSP)
  • Cooking Mama World: Hobbies and Fun (DSi, DS Lite)
  • Cooking Mama World: Babysitting Mama (Wii)
  • Crossboard 7 (Requires Kinect) (X360)
  • Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth (DS)
  • Drag & Stock Racer [Racing Wheel Bundle] (Wii)
  • Fighters Uncaged (Requires Kinect) (X360)
  • Game Party in Motion (Requires Kinect) (X360)
  • Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley (PSP)
  • Invisimals: Shadow Zone (PSP)
  • Monopoly Streets (X360)
  • Motion Sports (Requires Kinect) (X360)
  • Sonic Free Riders (Requires Kinect) (X360)
  • Tom Clancy's HAWX 2 (Wii, PC)
  • Venetica (X360, PS3, PC)
  • Rally Racer [Racing Wheel Bundle] (Wii)
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved (Requires Kinect) (X360)

  Published: 12/11/2010

• Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection coming to PS3 and PC this month

  Activision has announced that PlayStation 3 and PC owners will receive the new Call of Duty: Black Ops downloadable content pack Rezurrection very soon.

  The Zombies-focused DLC, which made its debut on Xbox 360 at the start of the month, will be coming to the other platforms on September 22nd and will include a helping of bonus content.

  Rezurrection introduces a brand-new Zombies map called Moon, which transports players into outer space to battle undead monsters with futuristic weapons in low-gravity environments.

  It will also include four of the most popular Zombies maps from past Call of Duty games - Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese - all of which have received a graphical overhaul.

  Also included in the Rezurrection pack will be an enhanced Zombies soundtrack album and a special Moon theme for the PlayStation 3 home screen.

  The popularity of Call of Duty: Black Ops shows no signs of abating, having become the biggest-selling game in UK history earlier this year.

  Published: 14/09/2011

• Call of Duty: Black Ops voted best videogame ending ever

  Videogame fans have voted the 2010 blockbuster Call of Duty: Black Ops as having the best ending in gaming history.

  Guinness World Records conducted a poll of more than 13,000 gamers to compile a list of the top 50 videogame endings of all time, with Activision and Treyarch's Cold War shooter topping the list.

  The game - which also holds the record of being the UK's top-selling title ever - features a twisting storyline that culminates in a submarine showdown, interwoven with a powerful revenge plot and conspiracy theories.

  Second place went to the dramatic and poignant finale to Bungie's Halo: Reach, while the fairytale finale to Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time claimed third place.

  Other titles in the top ten included Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, God of War, Red Dead Redemption, Portal and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

  Gaz Deaves, gaming editor for the Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer's Edition, said: "This list recognises some of the greatest endings and hopefully will get gamers talking about what are their favourites and why."

  Published: 14/02/2012

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