[ALL] COD: Black Ops 2

[ThomasTomasz]

I no longer prestige so I don't care about the Double XP but I am all about getting Nuketown. Great map, lots of fun and it's nearly impossible to play Camp of Duty.

 

[Handleit_44]

People are actually gonna purchase this game at full retail? :yao:

 

[Houston]

I'm just excited to play a game that doesn't have Sitrep Pro.

 

[Bane]

This game will be TONS better than MW3. i really can't wait to play it.

 

[Swarley]

COD Elite will be free; DLC season pass incoming

Activision has announced that Call of Duty Elite services will be free to Black Ops II players. The service will include several ways to track stats, team up with friends and more at no cost to all players, regardless of whether they’ve been Elite members in the past.

Instead of obtaining map packs through their Elite membership, Black Ops II players will have the option of buying four pieces of downloadable content individually for $15 each (1200 Microsoft Points) or get all four via a Black Ops II Season Pass for $49.95 (4000 Microsoft Points). According to Activision, the packs will include both multiplayer and Zombies content and will arrive in 2013, with more details to be revealed "at a later date."

"We feel that Call of Duty is at its best when our community is united," Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg told IGN. "That’s why we’re returning to four map pack drops next year, and also the reason why we’re making services like leveling clans and Elite TV available to a wider Call of Duty community for Black Ops II, not just to premium Elite subscribers only. Our mission from the start with Elite has been to make multiplayer a more connected, social experience. For our premium members, we have accomplished that. We’ve been listening to the community and we’ve come to the conclusion that Elite has more value as a community wide platform to drive engagement and connectivity than as a paid members-only service."

Call of Duty Elite will offer the following features this time around:

• Player HQ: Track Black Ops II stats including recent match data, heat maps, challenge tracking and the ability to modify classes using the Pick 10 system
• Clan HQ: Join or create clans to participate in competitions
• Zombies Leaderboards: Track your Zombie stats and compare to other players
• Call of Duty Elite TV: Developer tips, strategy videos, custom class overviews and more
• Social Integration: Notification system to stay updated on Black Ops II news, communicate with your clan and more

"We’re bringing a full suite of Elite services to Black Ops II," Hirshberg explained. "Our driving principle with this transition is to unite a wider Call of Duty community. So the value for Black Ops II players here is two-fold, beginning firstly with features that before were for premium members-only like leveling clans, or Elite TV which now will be fully available for Black Ops II. But we’re equally excited about other new features that support the game such as Zombies Leaderboards and stats."

Elite will only be on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at launch, but Hirshberg says Activision is "evaluating options to bring Elite services to the PC and Wii U." Hirshberg also commented on downloadable content, which will continue to be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. "Our goal is to bring the Season Pass and DLC to the Wii U also, but it’s a new system and we need a bit more time to work out the details with Nintendo," he added. As always, Black Ops II downloadable content is a timed exclusive for Xbox 360.

In addition, Activision will offer Elite support on tablets for Black Ops II. For Modern Warfare 3, an app was originally planned to launch with the service but later delayed. This time around, Hirshberg says "we’re delighted to launch iPad Tablet support with Elite’s integration with Black Ops 2."

Existing Call of Duty Elite premium members will still have access to the service for Modern Warfare 3 until their current subscription period ends. In addition, founders will still have their status reflected even in the new free service. "Absolutely their status will be reflected going forward," Hirshberg said regarding founders. "Elite founders are amongst our most loyal customers, which we don’t take lightly. So, we’re committed to honoring them with ongoing rewards and stature as we transition to Black Ops II."

Hirshberg also commented on Black Ops II's eSports initiative and whether it will factor into Elite. "It’s too early to detail things here, but what I can tell you is that with the incredible work that’s in development at Treyarch with features like eSports, League Play and Live Streaming, there are a lot of great possibilities for Elite to enhance those features," he said.

Black Ops II will hit stores on November 13th, with the Wii U version to follow on November 18th. For more on what to expect, read our overview of what’s new and everything we know about Zombies.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/15/black-ops-2-elite-service-will-be-free

 

[IamMedellin]

 

[Swarley]

Black Ops II guns can Prestige

Next month's Call of Duty: Black Ops II will offer up 55 levels and 10 Prestige levels for players to earn, but that is not all. Treyarch design director David Vonderhaar revealed over Twitter that the game will offer weapon Prestiges.

"Did you know that you can Prestige any gun two times?" he wrote.

Weapon levelling was introduced in last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but no Call of Duty game to date has allowed players to Prestige their weapons. It is not clear what benefit players will have to doing so in the new shooter.

In Black Ops II, players can enter Prestige mode once they reach the game's 55 level cap. However, unlike past games, doing so no longer resets progress. Players will keep their unlocked weapons and items in exchange for Prestige tokens that can be spent on additional Create-A-Class slots, among other things.

Black Ops II is due out November 13 for Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. A Wii U version will launch with the system in North America November 18.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/black-ops-ii-guns-can-prestige-6398565

 

[Handleit_44]

 

[Twigg4075]

I do think the zombie mode looks cool. It looks a lot like L4D but hopefully it isn't nearly as excrutiatingly difficult.

 

[Saluki]

I do think the zombie mode looks cool. It looks a lot like L4D but hopefully it isn't nearly as excrutiatingly difficult.

I still play zombie on the first black ops. A lot of fun to play co-op

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[Swarley]

WaW zombies was awesome. Lost all interest after that.

 

[Chrispy]

I seriously can't wait for this game.

I need a shooting game badly when I get bored of fifa and madden and to relieve some stress :fap:

 

[Swarley]

I seriously can't wait for this game.

I need a shooting game badly when I get bored of fifa and madden and to relieve some stress :fap:

Medal of Honor for me. :yep:

 

[Price]

What system you guys getting this for?

 

[Atlas]

360

 

[Primetime]

360 :yep:

 

[JimLeavy59]

The closer this game comes the less hyped I am, I really only want to play through the campaign.

 

[Twigg4075]

The closer this game comes the less hyped I am, I really only want to play through the campaign.

I basically the same way but I want to see the zombies mode too. WaW zombies was cool but this mode looks so similar to L4D,which intrigues me more. Based on the trailer I've seen it looks like you need to go point to point to tk safe houses but maybe I'm misinterpreting it.

Either way, if I do get it I'll get it for PS3.

 

[Swarley]

Only renting this, so whatever system the local RedBox has it in stock for. The COD campaigns are always fun, but fuck MP.

 

[Primetime]

Am I the only one thats never played a second of campaign on any CoD game?