Not on display in this video: the new zombie map, Ascension. But don't worry, with the hype-train still two weeks from its destination, we don't think that stop is too far off.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 'First Strike' map pack trailer big on ziplines, short on zombies
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Not on display in this video: the new zombie map, Ascension. But don't worry, with the hype-train still two weeks from its destination, we don't think that stop is too far off.
Reader Comments (92)
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:14PM Kaemon said
@JIAGPOS I would. I get a game that dispite some errors looks, feels, and plays 10x better then on a console. When playing on 360 (which I own that version as well) it just feels like you can't see detail in anything and its not nearly as smooth. So frankly I prefer my PC version of my 360 version any day of the week.
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Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:22PM Joeybeast said
Can I buy it with my COD points?
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:27PM monkey with glasses said
Cool maps, uncool prices, wish i could pirate dlc content. D'ont get me wrong (still bought the game) but this should of been in the game. Dlc should be for thing not thought of before the release but maps are part of the game.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:33PM TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2 said
Can't wait. Stadium looks good. Hopefully they'll switch it up a little with the new zombies map. Getting bored of linking switches, upgrade guns, hide in corner, repeat.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:46PM EDZiLLUH said
they need to fix them online multiplayer problems. like matching pausing "migrating to a new host" happens every time. then people who leave lobbies & no one ever joins so it ends up being 3 vs 3 matches when there is 800,000 people online. don't get me wrong it's a good game this just needs to be fixed.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:49PM leobebes said
Treyarch really loves their snow don't they?
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:04PM Doctor Who said
@leobebes
I think Treyarch is taking the whole Cold War thing a bit too seriously.
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I think Treyarch is taking the whole Cold War thing a bit too seriously.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:53PM BeardofGloom said
@JIAPOS
People who would rather use a keyboard and mouse than a controller. Its the only way i play FPS. With that said the PC version has a lot of glitches that need to be fixed.
People who would rather use a keyboard and mouse than a controller. Its the only way i play FPS. With that said the PC version has a lot of glitches that need to be fixed.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 1:58PM Sly C said
At least it brought SOME zombies info, een though it doesn't have any footage. Look in the description. It's set in the single player level in the Russian launch facility. Should have been obvious considering the description for that level has the word ascension in it...
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:02PM ayu78 said
everyone complained when mw2 dropped its first dlc with recycled maps for 15 bucks... this one has all new content and everyone still complains.
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long live the interweb!
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:05PM Cheesus Crust said
Probably wont be free on PC, no way in hell I'm buying this. I'll download AlterOPS to try them out though, then back to TF2/BFBC2 it is.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:08PM Clydeftones said
video looks good, I still like playing Black Ops so I have no problem reinvesting in new maps.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:24PM Axcalibur said
Well, ultimately this amounts to $3 per map with a bonus Zombie map, and I suppose I'm okay with that. Considering how much time I've invested into Black Ops already, and my time with it doesn't seem to be dipping too much (aside from the next week with Dead Space 2!!) - I think this map pack is a worth while investment if enough of my friends invest too.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:25PM darkmerchant said
You know what else costs 15$ and has a collapsible bridge (or 20)? This ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQmXifRw9nM
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:41PM ch3burashka said
Just remember kids, this being a 360 exclusive is one of the reasons you're getting charged an additional 10 bucks a year for Gold.
And you're still paying 15 bucks for the pack.
And you're still paying 15 bucks for the pack.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 2:54PM DigitalFortress said
$15/£10.99
GAME SHARE 4TW :D
5 of us are paying $3. Easier. Safer. Stuff The Man!!!
GAME SHARE 4TW :D
5 of us are paying $3. Easier. Safer. Stuff The Man!!!
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 3:15PM Feist77 said
$15 for a map pack....what the hell. I will pay that for a good downloadable game like LIMBO, but for a map pack that is too high. $10 is a fair standard for map packs like this. This is a add-on not a full game. give me a break.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 3:32PM bosox1520 said
BO is such a horrible gaming experience online. I have never had a game that I'd play a few rounds and just have so many glitches and so many lagging people that I would unload a clip in someone and they shoot me twice and Im dead before they are. WaW was such a better game it was back to basics really w how call of duty should be. Keep it simple dont add all these unnessary things like contracts and making your gamertag. Although that stuff is cool and interesting it takes away from the real experience which is the overall gameplay. I waited in line like so many other people. Paid my $60 and the game sucks so bad I can't even see myself buying another online fps ever again. The actually campaign was fun I thought. It had a good story to it and it was generally fun. But I think sticking w WWII is the way to go w Call of duty. Thats what made it famous and made it a better game overall. MW2 was fun too just hated the spawn camping and the one man army which totally ruins it because people are gay and dont know how to actually play without cheating or throwing a lagswitch onto their router to help them dominate.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 3:44PM Silent Killer01 said
$10 and ill buy on release but $15 no thanks.
For a lot of people it's only 4 maps if they don't like zombie and the migrate host problems with zombies on xbox 360.
Why not include a key like BFBC2 and who ever buys new gets a DLC discount ?
Wish they would release a patch to remove enemy killstreaks from radar unless spyplane is up. Knowing where the care package chopper and other killstreaks are at makes it way to easy to take them out.
For a lot of people it's only 4 maps if they don't like zombie and the migrate host problems with zombies on xbox 360.
Why not include a key like BFBC2 and who ever buys new gets a DLC discount ?
Wish they would release a patch to remove enemy killstreaks from radar unless spyplane is up. Knowing where the care package chopper and other killstreaks are at makes it way to easy to take them out.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 3:47PM ThanatosXSR said
I havent played BO in weeks, I might buy the MP later, its too laggy.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 3:53PM flysamurai said
I love Black Ops. Only small problem I have is the lack of detail in Split Screen multiplayer (yes, people still play split screen) compared to MW2.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:07PM BerryGunner8 said
Any idea when this will be on the PS3? what was the time difference between xbox and ps3 on MW2?
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:21PM oJMan240o said
@abh1991
I could come up with several reasons as to why you are so very, very, misguided and ignorant of what the proper way to design a map is... but your atrocious grammar coupled with your inability to actually physically read my post or utter lack of the comprehensive skill need to understand what it was that I wrote make it not even remotely worth my time to do so.
I could come up with several reasons as to why you are so very, very, misguided and ignorant of what the proper way to design a map is... but your atrocious grammar coupled with your inability to actually physically read my post or utter lack of the comprehensive skill need to understand what it was that I wrote make it not even remotely worth my time to do so.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:34PM NecroMaster said
to be honest, these maps look amazingly well made and fun, but the price just keeps me going back to battlefield, BC 2
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:41PM PerfectCyanide said
Spawn Camping/Trapping on BO is the easiest of all COD's to do it on.. can you say 214-4 on demo?
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:56PM Clydeftones said
@PerfectCyanide
Thats not accurate at all. Black Ops has a much more aggressive spawn system. The only map with an exploitable spawn trap in any gametype is Havana Demolition. In fact, Demo as a gametype is the only gametype where you can actively spawn camp because spawns dont move unless under extreme distress.
CoD4 & MW2 spawn camps were much easier to execute and harder to break.
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Thats not accurate at all. Black Ops has a much more aggressive spawn system. The only map with an exploitable spawn trap in any gametype is Havana Demolition. In fact, Demo as a gametype is the only gametype where you can actively spawn camp because spawns dont move unless under extreme distress.
CoD4 & MW2 spawn camps were much easier to execute and harder to break.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:49PM xRayman said
Its annoying how to over price 5 maps goddammit.. Dice had like 7 map packs each one had 4 maps and it was all free!.. the only pack they asked money for was Vietnam and its a brand new game for only 10 bucks..
God I hate you activision.
God I hate you activision.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:58PM Clydeftones said
@xRayman
6 of those maps were already on your disc, they just unlocked the content progressively. They released 1 actual map pack and it came 10 months after the game's release.
If $15 is a major hardship for you, dont buy it.
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6 of those maps were already on your disc, they just unlocked the content progressively. They released 1 actual map pack and it came 10 months after the game's release.
If $15 is a major hardship for you, dont buy it.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:54PM Azma Boy said
Ok...I cant be the only one that noticed the new perks/killstreaks text can I? If that is in the pack this is a must buy even at $15
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 6:08PM Narutogameking said
are they adding new perks or killstreaks?
When is it coming out on PSN?
When is it coming out on PSN?
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 6:46PM Bears That Beat Box said
@Mr Esc is the namesarcasm is my
True. But it's a step in the right direction from IWs $15 3-map map packs. This gives you one extra and a zombie add-on.
True. But it's a step in the right direction from IWs $15 3-map map packs. This gives you one extra and a zombie add-on.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 9:51PM Starcade said
Finally! New maps. Was starting to get bored with the existing maps, and kinda wished that they had come out by now. But two weeks away, I can wait....
Posted: Jan 18th 2011 12:05AM Invigilator said
Treyarch finally killed what COD4 began for me. COD4 introduced consistently high framerate, low controller latency, good netcode, lethal, accurate weapons, etc.
Then it just got worse every iteration, until Black Ops came along ,with all of the problems of previous games and worse controls,visuals and maps than MW2.
If it's not made by Infinity Ward or Respawn, I don't care about it. Treyarch made a decent game with World at War, but they proved they are the B-Team with Black Ops. The singleplayer campaign plays like it was designed by a 12 year old obsessed with explosions and profanity.
Then it just got worse every iteration, until Black Ops came along ,with all of the problems of previous games and worse controls,visuals and maps than MW2.
If it's not made by Infinity Ward or Respawn, I don't care about it. Treyarch made a decent game with World at War, but they proved they are the B-Team with Black Ops. The singleplayer campaign plays like it was designed by a 12 year old obsessed with explosions and profanity.
Posted: Jan 18th 2011 5:01AM Ucon360 said
I am not buying the map packs...They charge way too much for the every Map Pack it comes out.
Posted: Jan 18th 2011 1:43PM Sandite5 said
Anyone else catch the Terminator sound effects and 'music' at the very beginning of the video? :)
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 9:07AM mikemyerz666 said
whats the delay on ps3 availability from the 360 exclusivity, a month like with mw2?
Posted: Jan 20th 2011 1:37PM fmjk45b said
Only thing good about CoD: BO is the Zombie gameplay. The match making blows for regular gameplay. They're servers ,u get booted fr pre game match making constantly. Halo is 10 times better when it comes to matchmaking and creating a balanced team to play on.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2011 10:35AM BloodyEnding said
I bought this game for the ps3 and was at first extremely pissed about the multiplayer problems. The lag or slow frame rates makes it so your shot before you even see the person, and then there is the no snipe maps and the only two good snipe spots are in maps that or small. WMD has prearranged snipe spots that draw so much attention you cant even aproach them without getting shot.
I do like the fact that you not only have to level up to get certain guns but you have to earn enough cod points to get them. The balance in the weapons makes it easier for the lower lvls and people who prestige to actually have a fighting chance and not just get mowed down by higher lvls just because they either get to lvl 50 and stay or just due to the fact that they are higher lvls.
I also like that you didn't include dumb guns like akimbo rangers, and such that are pretty much bull anyways. If there was one gun I would like to see the Barrett .50 cal. Ofcourse this would only be if you get some sniper maps. I don't really snipe unless a contract calls for it, but the problem is that with no sniper maps the only gun to do this with is a wa2000 with an acog scope. This = annoying. What I think that treyarch should do is put out a survey for the people who play the game to see what they would like to see in this game and not just what they think people would like.
I do like the fact that you not only have to level up to get certain guns but you have to earn enough cod points to get them. The balance in the weapons makes it easier for the lower lvls and people who prestige to actually have a fighting chance and not just get mowed down by higher lvls just because they either get to lvl 50 and stay or just due to the fact that they are higher lvls.
I also like that you didn't include dumb guns like akimbo rangers, and such that are pretty much bull anyways. If there was one gun I would like to see the Barrett .50 cal. Ofcourse this would only be if you get some sniper maps. I don't really snipe unless a contract calls for it, but the problem is that with no sniper maps the only gun to do this with is a wa2000 with an acog scope. This = annoying. What I think that treyarch should do is put out a survey for the people who play the game to see what they would like to see in this game and not just what they think people would like.
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