Nintendo has announced the exact date when it’ll shut down online services for both the 3DS and Wii U, but you’ll be glad to know there are a couple of months left for you to get your fill of playing some classic Call of Duty on the latter.
]]>Large numbers of players are swarming back to older Call of Duty games on Xbox 360 thanks to a recent update.
As spotted last week by Twitter user ZekcoFS, an update arrived for a number of older Call of Duty titles that fixed matchmaking. This included classics such Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, and Black Ops 2. Now, it seems that quite a large number of players are returning to the games. As reported by CharlieIntel, Black Ops 2 managed to hit more than 10,000 players over the weekend on Xbox 360, and Modern Warfare 3 had over 7000 players, significant numbers for some now quite old games.
Prior to this apparent fix, anyone that tried to play a match of one of the older Call of Duty titles on Xbox 360 wouldn't be able to due to a supposed lack of players. This didn't make much sense, though, as certain game modes only needed as few as eight players, so it being completely impossible was odd. These older Call of Duty games are quite nostalgic for a lot of players, so it isn't a big surprise that they're getting a lot of players again, especially because they're backwards compatible on the Xbox Series X.
Currently what isn't clear is if a fix is coming for PS3 or PC players, both of which still seem to be experiencing problems. As it stands, it doesn't seem like a fix has been provided for either platform, so it's mostly just Xbox players that get to revisit the older games.
Call of Duty Twitch streamer ModernWarzone also made the claim that there were more people playing these old Call of Duty games over the weekend than there were playing Halo Infinite and Battlefield 2042 put together, though from our end it's difficult to determine what the player counts for each game are.
Over the weekend, Microsoft also announced that PlayStation finally agreed to a deal on Call of Duty, guaranteeing the games will stay on the latter for the time being.
]]>Call of Duty players are sticking to old favourites rather than rushing to embrace the newest game. Activision doesn't mind, though.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombies Chronicles is no longer a rumor. As if there was any doubt, honestly.
]]>One of the most requested titles for Xbox One backwards compatibility, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, is now available.
]]>Activision is once again being sued over its depiction of someone in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
]]>Black Ops 2 has knocked Red Dead Redemption from the top spot for the most requested game for Xbox One backward compatibility.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops is the most played series in Call of Duty history, according to Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg.
]]>Activision has put the majority of its library on sale through Steam this weekend, and if other titles weren't included, it could be referred to as a Call of Duty sale.
]]>It's the final week of Sony's Spring Fever Sale which means more games have been added to the mix. Shovel Knight, which launches today is one offer, and the rest are all Cal of Duty titles. The Taken movie series is on sale as well.
]]>Black Ops 3 feels more and more like a real thing thanks to teases from Call of Duty's Snapchat account.
]]>Call of Duty developer Treyarch may be teasing the next entry in the Black Ops series.
]]>In a move that surprises no one at all, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William H. Fahey has dismissed Manuel Noriega’s lawsuit against Activision.
]]>Call of Duty's portrayal of former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega is justified under the First Amendment, according to Activision legal eagle and one-time New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.
]]>Activision is seeking to dismiss Manuel Noriega's Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 lawsuit, and has drafted in former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani to fight the case.
]]>Finally, after almost two years, the Nuketown 2025 map is available for Wii U owners of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
]]>See, Call of Duty isn't the mindless waste of time your parents keep telling you it is: it might just save your life stuff.
Panama's former militaristic dictator Manuel Noriega is suing Activision over using his likeness, and name, in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
]]>Activision is hosting a sale on the EU PlayStation Store, with discounts applying to Call of Duty games and add-ons. Get the list below.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 appears to be getting double the amount of players on Steam than Activision's latest entry Ghosts.
]]>Microsoft has posted a zombie game sale as part of its Deal of the Week promotion, knocking pounds off a variety of undead games with a bloody cricket bat. You've got red on you, by the way.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is still getting love from developer Treyarch, as a new wave of micro-DLC has hit PC, along with a fresh Nukejacked playlist.
]]>Microsoft has issued a new Xbox Live status alert, which pertains to matchmaking problems in both Grand Theft Auto 5 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, along with unspecified Xbox One issues.
]]>Sony has posted details of its PSN Call of Duty sale, which sees several games from the series discounted, along with various DLC packs.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players can download from today a Personalization Pack containing themed sets which come with weapon camo, three sight reticles, and a Calling Card.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Modern Warfare 3 offerings are on sale through Xbox Live. Along with the EA sale going on now, you can get all sorts of content for both games for up to 60% off.
]]>Major League Gaming has published the broadcast schedule for its Fall Invitational event, which runs Friday and Saturday this week. The Dota 2 tournament will seed into the International Competition at the MLG Championship in Columbus in November, while in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Complexity will defend its title from all comers. Both competitions feature four teams and a grand prize of $15,000. Tune in on MLG.tv; the whole event will be streamed for free. Those who attend in person can purchase VIP passes. Hit the break for a preview video.
]]>Gfinity's second UK eSports event will take place this weekend in Covent Garden, London and the organisers have partnered with Major League Gaming to provide rolling coverage across the world. The highlight is a big Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 tourney with a $70,000 prize pot.
]]>Players on the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be able to support US war veterans by buying downloadable content over the next week, Activision has announced. This will happen through the Call of Duty Endowment charitable foundation.
]]>Along with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the MLG Championship in Columbus, Ohio this November will include the first-ever Call of Duty: Ghosts tournament.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 received its final new content update today with the release of Apocalypse on PC and PlayStation 3. The pack contains four multiplayer maps: Pod, Frost, Takeoff, and Dig as well as the zombie experience Origins. The Apocalypse DLC Pack is available al a carte for $14.99, or for download by Season Pass holders.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players can help celebrate the release of next Thursday's PS3 and PC launch of the Apocalypse DLC Pack by participating in a Double XP weekend on all consoles. On top of this, XBL players can get a free trial of the Uprising DLC Pack, which features the four maps: Magma, Encore, Vertigo and Studio as well as the Mob of the Dead zombies experience. Be sure to hit it up. The Apocalypse DLC Pack is the last drop for Black Ops 2, as Call of Duty: Ghost launches in November.
]]>Major League Gaming has sent over it programming schedule for the week, which includes eSports matches for Dota 2, StarCraft 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Planetside 2 and Infinite Crisis. Features this week include the MLG Fall NA Dota 2 league, the MLG 5000 Series for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and more. Full thing is bleow.
]]>PlayStation Plus members across the US can get Galaga Legions DX for free tomorrow, as well as a slew of Call of Duty discounts, Aliens: Colonial Marines savings and more. Get the details here.
]]>The final Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC, Apocalypse, will be released for PC and PlayStation 3 on September 26, Activision has announced. The pack includes the maps Pod, Frost, Takeoff, Dig, and the Origins zombie experience. Apocalypse will run you $14.99 if you are not a Season Pass holder.
]]>Major League Gaming has detailed its broadcast schedule for PAX Prime, which runs August 30 through September 2, including the Turtle Beach MLG PAX Prime Invitational and Infinite Crisis showcase.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Apocalypse is now available on Xbox Live. This the game's fourth and final DLC Pack and includes four multiplayer maps, as well as "Origins", the all-new Zombies experience reuniting players with the original heroes going back to Call of Duty: World at War.
]]>Activision has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming Black Ops 2 DLC pack named Apocalypse and it takes you through the various maps it'll contain and features gameplay footage from each one of them. This is Black Ops 2's final DLC map pack and it comes out on August 27 as a timed exclusive for Xbox 360. Other platforms release dates are yet to be announced. You can watch the video below.
]]>Insomnia has kicked off in Telford, Shropshire, UK which will include a Team Fortress 2 tournament over the weekend. Other competitive matches this weekend include: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, Halo 4, League of Legends, Shootmania, and the StarCraft 2 WCG UK finals. All can be watched via the Insomnia live stream on Twitch. This is the 49th Insomnia, dubbed i49 for all intents and purposes, and it's the largest LAN event in the UK. Insomnia runs through August 26. Thanks, PCgamesN.
]]>Major League Gaming will host the world premiere of footage of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's next DLC pack, Apocalypse.
]]>Major League Gaming has released its schedule for the Fall Invitational which takes place at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida on October 18-19. The two-day event will impact seeding for future 2013 Pro Circuit tournaments with the official debut of Dota 2 and the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 event continues in Columbus, Ohio, from November 22-24.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Apocalypse has a video available in which Treyarch discusses the fourth and final DLC pack for the game, which was announced yesterday. You also get a preview of the four maps contained in the content. Enjoy below. Apocalypse will be available on Xbox Live for 1200 Microsoft Points on August 27, with other platforms to follow. Players who have already purchased the Season Pass can download Apocalypse as soon as it becomes available.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Apocalypse has been announced as the final DLC pack for the shooter, after Treyarch teased the content with a video yesterday.
]]>Black Ops 2 has a new video available called Origins, which is part of the teases it revealed yesterday on Twitter. The trailer doesn't reveal much, other than the shape of four men, a battle, and a rather large mech. We're going to assume the content being teased is the next, fourth, and final DLC entry for the shooter.
]]>Major League Gaming is broadcasting Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, PlanetSide 2 and Infinite Crisis competitive gaming competitions this weekend.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Vengeance is now available on PC and PS3, Activision has announced. It comes with multiple maps and the cool sounding "Buried," where the undead residents of an abandoned subterranean Old West mining town are running amok. Multiplayer maps include: Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink. Additionally, six new Personalization Packs will be available for PS3 and PC players on August 22 for $1.99 each. Vengeance is available a la carte for $14.99 or as part of the Season Pass.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has started posting some rather bizarre letters on its Facebook page that seem to be teasing the Zombies portion of the game's fourth and probably final DLC pack.
]]>Black Ops 2 players on all formats can participate in a double XP event this weekend. It's currently happening. This should give you an opportunity to show off some of your new personalization packs as well. Enjoy shooting each other.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch will press the big red 'Double XP' button this Friday, giving everyone more experience across all formats for the whole weekend.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch published a list of PC gun balancing notes this week, and it has triggered a spate of violence aimed at Treyarch's design director David Vonderhaar. Activision's Dan Amrich has blogged to call for an end of the violent threats.
]]>Black Ops 2 has been given a title update on Xbox 360.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch is releasing a big batch of new personalisation micro-DLC on Xbox 360 next week. Each pack contains a new gun skin, playercard and three reticules.
]]>Microsoft has posted its content plans for Xbox Live Marketplace from today through July 29. Hit up the break for the schedule and savings.
]]>Activision has announced that the Black Ops 2 map pack, Vengeance, will be made available on PC and PS3 in August The pack contains the maps Cove, Detour, Rush, Uplink and the zombie themed Buried. The pack can be downloaded come August 1 al a carte for $14.99 or for download by season pass holders.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the third DLC pack for Treyarch's near-future shooter. VG247's Dave Cook takes the new maps and Zombie campaign for a spin and asks if the pack's worth buying.
]]>Just a reminder that if you looked away from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for even a second Activision and Treyarch are now prepared to forcibly drag your gaze back to the multiplayer behemoth. The shooter's third DLC pack, Vengeance, is now available on Xbox Live, adding four new maps - Cove, Detour, Rush and Uplink - as well as the Buried Zombies chapter, which includes the leaked Ray Gun Mark 2. Vengeance is priced at 1200 points and is a timed Xbox live exclusive.
]]>Despite the late notice, Major League Gaming's latest Pro Circuit event has shattered previous attendance records.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has released a pair of new personalisation packs on Steam, following a player-ballot to decide which camos would be added next. See the new designs here.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch patched its latest Zombies mode gun - the Ray Gun Mark 2 - into the game ahead of its intended release as part of the Vengeance DLC pack, which is coming July 2. It has since been removed, but not before gamers got their paws all over it. We've got videos here.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is receiving yet another double XP weekender, this time to celebrate the impending launch of the Vengeance DLC pack on Xbox 360 from July 2. Don't worry if you haven't got an Xbox though, this event is open to all.
]]>Black Ops 2: Vengeance, the third DLC Map Pack, has a new Replacers video for you to ogle. It's below. The DLC contains the multiplayer maps: Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink, a reimagining of the classic map Summit. Also included is the new Zombies adventure Buried, which features the new bonus Zombies weapon, the Ray Gun Mark II. Vengeance arrives first on Xbox Live July 2, with other platforms to follow.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's first DLC pack 'Revolution' is free-to-play on PS3 this weekend, courtesy of developer Treyarch.
]]>Major League Gaming's Spring Championship takes place June 28-30, and is the second event of the 10th annual MLG Pro Circuit season. Players will be competing for prizes in League of Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on Xbox 360, and StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm
]]>Activision has released a preview video for Vengeance, the third DLC Map Pack available for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Rumored earlier this week, the map pack includes four new multiplayer maps: Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink, a reimagining of the classic map Summit. Also included is the brand new Zombies adventure Buried, which features the new bonus Zombies weapon, the Ray Gun Mark II. Vengeance arrives first on Xbox Live July 2, with other platforms to follow.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's third DLC pack is rumoured to be called 'Vengeance', as suggested by a piece of promotional art spotted online.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has received two new personalisation packs, complete with new weapon skins, reticules and playercards. The packs were chosen as part of an in-game fan poll.
]]>Call of Duty: Ghosts developer Infinity Ward has put together a new trailer for its 'Ghosts' gun camo, which you earn if you pre-order the game at GameStop. Once you have it, you can plaster it all over your guns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 right now.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is getting a 'Game of the Year' edition, according to a newly surfaced Amazon listing. It will apparently include the game's first DLC pack 'Revolution'.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's third and fourth DLC map packs may be coming to Xbox Live in July and August, according to source code found among the bowels of Call of Duty: Elite.
]]>Black Ops 2 players can earn double xp on weapon progression this weekend. The event starts today at 6pm GMT/10am PDT and runs through Monday until 6pm GMT/10am PDT on Monday. This corresponds with Uprising being available for PC and PS3. Go shoot something.
]]>Major League Gaming’s Spring Season for Black Ops 2 is now in the second qualifying bracket with semifinals and finals airing tonight at 7pm ET. The winning team tonight will advance to the MLG Spring Championship from June 28-30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, where hundreds of teams will compete for $50,000 in prizes and a first place prize of $20,000. Competitor, VIP and spectator passes for Black Ops 2 are available now, and fans can purchase a spectator pass online for $35 to attend the entire weekend, or upgrade to a VIP pass. More information on the event can be found through a previous post, and through the MLG link above.
]]>Black Ops 2: Uprising is now available on PS3 in Europe. The content contains the maps Vertigo, Magma, Encore, and Studio along with the Mob of the Dead campaign. Hit up the trailer below for a refresher. Uprising will run you £11.59/€14.49 if you're not a Season Pass holder.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 map Nuketown 2025 has been re-created in its entirety at the Paintball Explosion park in Illinois. The company has posted video footage of players running around the map and splattering each other silly.
]]>Say what else you like about Call of Duty, there's no denying it's one of if not the most popular multiplayer formula. if you've yet to check out the latest entry, fire up your PC this weekend to partake of Black Ops 2, entirely free.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has rolled out its latest PC update, and just like the console variants, it offers a modified Team Deathmatch mode.
]]>Call of Duty: Ghosts is rumoured to be revealed at some point this week, and a Black Ops 2 player has found new evidence lurking in the files of Black Ops 2's latest patch.
]]>Treyarch has released title updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. The studio not only aims to iron out lingering problems in the popular shooter's multiplayer arena, it also adds a brand new game mode for a limited time.
]]>Black Ops 2: Uprising will be made available on PC and PS3 next month. Already available on Xbox 360, the pack includes Mob of the Dead along with the maps Magma, Encore, Vertigo, and Studio. You can download come May 16 for $14.99 if you are not an Elite member.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has released a sentimental trailer for its Mob of the Dead zombies campaign. It's weird, as the actual scenario is full of expletives, wisecracks and daft horror.
]]>Major League Gaming’s Spring Season for Black Ops 2 is underway, and will culminate the MLG Spring Championship from June 28-30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. Time to get your passes to attend as a competitor or a spectator.
]]>The Black Ops 2: Uprising DLC pack brings with zombie mode Mob of the Dead. Four new characters are contained within, to go alongside the zombie horde. Learn a bit about each character in this video that gives a run-down on each of the unsavoury members the gang. Currently only available on 360, Uprising will be released on PC and PS3 once Microsoft's period of exclusivity expires.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Uprising has launched on Xbox Live, and Activision has just send us a big batch of images showing off each of the four new maps, as well as Zombies campaign Mob of the Dead.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Uprising is the second DLC pack from Treyarch. VG247's Dave Cook dolphin dives head first into battle, and discusses whether or not it's worth a purchase.
]]>Black Ops 2: Uprising has arrived on the XBL Marketplace. Time to head to Alcatraz and get your zombie shooting fix with Mob of the Dead. Those not into the whole shooting of the undead, can also play on the Magma, Encore, Vertigo, and Studio maps. Season Pass holders need not drop a thing, while others will need put down 1200 Microsoft Points. PC and PS3 users will get to participate in the shooting frenzy once the exclusivity period with Microsoft ends. Check availability for your area through here.
]]>In a fit of generosity, Treyarch has decided to extend this weekend's double XP event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. The promotion will continue through 10:00AM PST on Tuesday. This lucrative event clebrates the recent release of the Uprising DLC pack, for which Activision suggested you take a few days off work.
]]>Activision has released the nine Personalization Packs for Black Ops 2 on PC and PS3. The packs contain various customization options, and were released for Xbox 360 earlier this month. Each set contains a weapon camo, three sight reticles, and a Calling Card. A video for it is below, and it's the same one released earlier in the month, but watch it again anyway.
]]>Activision is hosting a Double XP Weekend for Black Ops 2, to celebrate the impending release of the Uprising DLC Pack. It starts today and runs through Monday, April 15 until 10.00am PST. The Double XP weekend is for PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360. The Uprising DLC launched on April 16 for Xbox 360, and once the exclusivity period ends, it will release on other formats.
]]>Activision has released a new Black Ops 2 video for the Mob of the Dead scenario which takes place on Alcatraz. It comes with the Uprising DLC. The pack goes live on Xbox Live April 16.
]]>Microsoft's Larry Hryb - Major Nelson - has posted a replay of the entire two and a half hour Call of Duty Championship livestream broadcast on Xbox Live. Assuming you have that much time to spare in yuor day, hit the break to see some of the world's best gamers go head-to-head in Black Ops 2.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has published a behind-the-scenes video that takes a closer look at the Mob of the Dead zombies expansion, which comes bundled with the Uprising DLC. The pack goes live on Xbox Live from April 16.
]]>Mircrosoft has published the final nominees for its fan-voted Xbox Entertainment Awards. The competition - which suffered a security breach early on - includes a shortlist made up of Halo 4, The Walking Dead, Far Cry 3 and more.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's latest DLC pack, Uprising, has a lot of new content - so in this latest trailer, Activision posits the existence of Replacers, who will take over your day-to-day life while you go play.
]]>It was a long weekend of battling, but Fariko Impact emerged victorious to claim the title of world's best Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 crew.
]]>The Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Championship started yesterday, as you may well already know, at the Hollywood Palladium Theater and the most skilled multiplayer teams are competing head-to-head on Xbox 360 for a share of a $1 million total prize purse.
]]>Black Ops 2 has a new trailer showing off the "Uprising," DLC Map Pack. It includes four new multiplayer maps - Magma, Encore, Vertigo, and Studio - which is a re-imagining of the map Firing Range. It also includes a new Zombies adventure, "Mob of the Dead" which takes place on Alcatraz. It also stars Chazz Palminteri, Joey Pantoliano, Michael Madsen, and Ray Liotta. It will be released on April 16 on Xbox Live, and once the exclusivity period ends, it will hit PC and PS3.
]]>Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Uprising DLC is on the way, and a gamer has snapped a photo of promo art for the content, showing artwork for each of the maps.
]]>Major League Gaming has released dates, times and all details for its spring season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
]]>Activision has release around 25 videos, we lost count, of its Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox. Between April 5-7, 32 teams from around the world will compete in Black Ops 2 for a chance at $1 million in prizes and be crowed the winning team. You can have a look at each video here.
]]>Registration for MLG's Spring Season for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is now open, and the dates have been set.
]]>Activision has released a Black Ops 2 video which details the customization options available via nine Personalization Packs which are out now on Xbox 360. Each themed set includes a weapon camo, three sight reticles, and a Calling Card. PC and PS3 players can pick it up on April 12.
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