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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is ready to fire off its next DLC salvo on July 2 on Xbox Live, with PS3 and PC versions to follow. The Vengeance map pack includes new multiplayer maps Rush, Detour, Cove and Uplink, which a remake of Summit from the original Black Ops.

Buried, a new Zombies mode variant, is included with Vengeance along with the Ray Gun Mark 2 weapon, available exclusively in Zombies mode. No pricing is announced in the video above, though the two previous DLC offerings - Revolution and Uprising - were both priced at 1,200 MS Points ($15) each.

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JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 gets 'Vengeance' DLC map pack July 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2dlcmicrosoftpcplaystationps3treyarchvengeancexboxTue, 18 Jun 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 community votes for next personalization]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-community-votes-for-next-personalizati/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-community-votes-for-next-personalizati/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-community-votes-for-next-personalizati/#commentsYou can pick the personalization perks in Blops 2 Activision is crowdsourcing its next personalization pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Starting on Thursday, May 23, fans will be asked to vote for one of four new packs, each with their own custom weapon camo skin, three reticles and a calling card icon.

One of Swords has preview images of all four personalization options. Voting ends May 28; the winning pack will go on sale the following day, May 29.

Personalizations are optional "micro items" you can purchase in Black Ops 2 on Xbox 360. While Activision has said the functionality will come to other platforms, it has yet to announce any additional details.

JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 community votes for next personalization originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2microsoftpersonalization-packtreyarchxboxMon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC out today on PS3, PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/psa-black-ops-2-uprising-dlc-out-today-on-ps3-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/psa-black-ops-2-uprising-dlc-out-today-on-ps3-pc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/psa-black-ops-2-uprising-dlc-out-today-on-ps3-pc/#commentsPSA Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC out today on PS3, PC Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's multiplayer offerings grow stronger -- and undead-er -- with today's release of the Uprising DLC map pack for the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms. The pack is priced at $14.99.

Uprising adds the Magma, Encore, Vertigo, and Studio multiplayer maps, the latter of which is a reworking of the classic Firing Range level featured in the original Black Ops. The bundle also includes Mob of the Dead, a Prohibition-era Zombies mode map that takes place at Alcatraz Prison.

Today's release brings PC and PS3 players up to speed with the Xbox 360 version of the game, which received Uprising a month ago. Activision has not announced plans to release any of Black Ops 2's DLC for the Wii U.

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JoystiqPSA: Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC out today on PS3, PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-dutycall-of-duty-black-ops-2dlcmultiplayerpcplaystationps3psatreyarchuprising-dlcThu, 16 May 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Get Black Ops 2 for $40, Trials Evolution for $15 on Steam this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/11/get-black-ops-2-for-40-trials-evolution-for-15-on-steam-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/11/get-black-ops-2-for-40-trials-evolution-for-15-on-steam-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/11/get-black-ops-2-for-40-trials-evolution-for-15-on-steam-this/#comments Steam's deals for this weekend are action-packed, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is 33 percent off ($40.19), while the Deluxe Edition also on sale for $53.59 until May 13. Early birds can play the game for free until 1pm Pacific on Sunday.

Trials Evolution is also part of the weekend sale, as the game's Gold Edition is 25 percent off ($14.99) until May 13. The special edition of the game also includes the single-player tracks and skill games from Trials HD.

JoystiqGet Black Ops 2 for $40, Trials Evolution for $15 on Steam this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionCall-of-Duty-Black-Ops-2MicrosoftpcredlynxsaleSTEAMsteam-weekend-dealTreyarchtrials-evolutiontrials-hdUbisoftweekendSat, 11 May 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 updated with Arms Race Team Deathmatch and multiplayer fixes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/black-ops-2-updated-with-arms-race-team-deathmatch-and-multiplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/black-ops-2-updated-with-arms-race-team-deathmatch-and-multiplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/black-ops-2-updated-with-arms-race-team-deathmatch-and-multiplay/#comments A new update has gone out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, adding a new Bonus Playlist game mode, a Connection Quality survey "to assess online gameplay connection quality," and a list of multiplayer tweaks. The new mode, Arms Race Team Deathmatch, gives players 150 score per kill, leading to quick Scorestreaks. It's available for a "limited time."

The multiplayer tweaks are mostly bug fix type changes - "Fixed an issue reported by the community where players could get infinite ammo for the Death Machine and War Machine" and the like. You can find a full list of tweaks on both PS3 and Xbox after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-black-ops-2microsoftpatchplaystationps3xboxTue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 'Uprising' DLC rallies on PS3, PC May 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-uprising-dlc-rallies-on-ps3-pc-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-uprising-dlc-rallies-on-ps3-pc-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-uprising-dlc-rallies-on-ps3-pc-may/#comments Black Ops 2's Uprising DLC pack will be available on Windows PC and PS3 on May 16 for $14.99. The DLC has been available on Xbox 360 since April 16, as part of Microsoft's exclusivity deal with Activision.

Uprising includes four multiplayer maps: Magma, a Japanese village at the base of an erupting volcano; Encore, a vacated London music festival; Vertigo, a map atop an Indian skyscraper; and Studio, a modern remake of the original Black Ops map, Firing Range. In addition to the multiplayer maps, Uprising also includes the Mob of the Dead Zombies mode variant, where Hollywood stars Chazz Palminteri, Michael Madsen, Ray Liotta and Joe Pantoliano fight to survive waves of the undead while stuck on the island prison of Alcatraz during the Prohibition era.

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JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 'Uprising' DLC rallies on PS3, PC May 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The moody tunes of Treyarch's Mob of the Dead, a special Zombies mode variant included in the "Uprising" DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, are now available for purchase. You can pick up the album on Amazon, iTunes and Google Play for $10; or you can purchase each track individually.

Mob of the Dead takes place in Alcatraz during the Prohibition era, and focuses on four convicts - played by Ray Liotta, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Madsen and Chazz Palminteri - trying to escape a zombie onslaught spilling into the island prison. It's the first Zombies map in Call of Duty history where players can successfully complete the level and survive without succumbing to the undead.

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Other noteworthy, perspective-shifting DLC today brings "The Knife of Dunwall" to Dishonored. It's available now on Xbox and will be released today on PS3 and PC. And Forza Horizon's "1000 Club" expansion offers new challenges for every car.

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We're almost positive that the "Mob of the Dead" mode included in next week's Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC pack is from a parallel universe. We're open to hearing alternate theories, obviously, but at the moment that's the most plausible explanation for a 1930s mafia/zombie-themed Call of Duty anything.

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There's some footage of the new Black Ops 2 'Uprising' DLC lurking in this trailer, which sees actor J.B. Smoove join Peter Stormare to form 'The Replacers,' which to us sounds like a stand-in band resigned to a self-fulfilling prophecy. Oh yeah, the DLC; that's out April 16 on XBLM for 1200 MSP.

JoystiqCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 'Uprising DLC' trailer calls upon The Replacers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We found the Wii U version of Arkham City to have some cool features, such as the WiiPad audio function whenever Batman picks up a conversation on his earpiece. Otherwise, it's definitely not the prettiest way to play a Batman game.

JoystiqArkham City Wii U, Far Cry 3, AC3 on sale at Best Buy this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The $1 million prize purse is officially up for grabs starting today with the kick-off of the Call of Duty Championship series. The championship takes place over this weekend in Hollywood, CA, with aspiring millionaires (not after taxes!) throwing down in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Thirty-two total teams will compete over the course of the weekend with the festivities being broadcast over Xbox Live, which is also sponsoring the event. Players can also watch the tournament via Xbox.com, through Call of Duty Elite, Twitch, Gamespot and the Call of Duty Facebook page. The final championship event is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at 6pm ET.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is about to deal with an uprising. The next DLC pack for the shooter - dubbed 'Uprising' if you didn't catch it - lands on April 16 on the Xbox 360 and includes five maps and one new "zombie adventure."

New maps for the content pack include Magma, Encore, Vertigo, and Studio - all teased in the video above. "Uprising is the most fan-centric DLC package we've ever created," David Vonderhaar, game design director at Treyarch claims in the video.

Adding to that fan service is "a reimagining of the classic map Firing Range," and a new "zombie adventure" called 'Mob of the Dead.' In the new zombie story, players are trapped in a zombie-infested Alcatraz as four prohibition-era mobsters, played by Hollywood badasses: Ray Liotta, Chazz Palminteri, Joey Pantoliano and Michael Madsen. In a "new twist" on the zombie mode, "if a player becomes an unfortunate victim, 'Mob of the Dead's' new feature known as 'Purgatory' sends players into the afterlife." No further details, beyond new challenges and a "unique experience," were revealed about the zombie mode's 'Purgatory' feature.

PlayStation 3 and PC players should expect the standard one-month wait time for their shot at the content, due to the timed-exclusivity agreement between Microsoft and Activision.

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JoystiqBlack Ops 2 'Uprising' DLC adds new maps, 'zombie adventure' on April 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2DLCDownloadable-ContentmicrosoftTreyarchUprising-DLCxboxThu, 04 Apr 2013 13:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 deploys 'Uprising' DLC on April 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/rumor-call-of-duty-black-ops-2-deploys-uprising-dlc-on-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/rumor-call-of-duty-black-ops-2-deploys-uprising-dlc-on-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/rumor-call-of-duty-black-ops-2-deploys-uprising-dlc-on-april/#commentsRumor Black Ops 2 gets 'Uprising' DLC on April 16 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is arming its second DLC pack, titled 'Uprising,' for April 16, at least according to this supposed promo material. Posted on Twitter by a user claiming his friend found it at Best Buy, the card discloses an April 16 release date for the Uprising DLC, which according to it includes Vertigo, Encore, Studio, and Magma maps, along with something called 'Mob of the Dead.'

The posting follows the recent discovery of info in the Call of Duty website's source code that indicated the same content. As Call of Duty Online reports, the info detailed the same inclusions in a DLC pack with the same title, along with an Xbox Live theme. If the April 16 date is accurate, it likely only pertains to Xbox Live Marketplace; the traditional time difference between the Xbox 360 and PS3 and PC releases for the game is around 30 days.

We've reached out to Activision for comment.

JoystiqRumor: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 deploys 'Uprising' DLC on April 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionactivision-blizzardcall-of-duty-black-ops-2microsoftpcplaystationps3treyarchxboxTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 adds customization 'micro items' on Xbox this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/black-ops-2-adds-customization-micro-items-on-xbox-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/black-ops-2-adds-customization-micro-items-on-xbox-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/black-ops-2-adds-customization-micro-items-on-xbox-this-week/#comments Black Ops 2 adds customization 'micro items' on Xbox this weekTomorrow, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be updated on Xbox 360 with the free Nuketown 2025 map, the option to download the Nuketown Zombies map, and ... some "Micro Items."

You'll now be able to pay 160 more Microsoft points ($2) to get ten more Create-a-Class slots for emblems, films, and screenshots. "Flags of the World Calling Card Packs" are available for 80 points ($1) per regional pack.

Finally, "Personalization Packs" let you customize your weapon, Calling Card, and reticle for 160 points ($2), with One of Swords showing the "Bacon personalization pack" above as a very weird example. It's like a free-to-play model, except you also pay a bunch for the game! At least this stuff is optional, and isn't consumable.

"And yes," One of Swords writer Dan Amrich notes, "these will be coming to other platforms as well; when I know a date, I'll post about it."

JoystiqBlack Ops 2 adds customization 'micro items' on Xbox this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xbox exclusivity on the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC has ended, meaning PC and PS3 players can now nab the "Revolution" pack. For $14.99, "Revolution" collects four multiplayer maps, a new Zombies locale - with a mode in which you play as the undead - and the Peacekeeper sub-machine gun.

The map pack is also included in the Black Ops 2 season pass, which promises four DLC map packs throughout 2013, in addition to Nuketown Zombies, the first DLC released for Black Ops 2 so far.

Gallery: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Revolution Map Pack

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2dlcpcplaystationps3psarevolutiontreyarchFri, 01 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 Wii U online play down [update: it's back]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/black-ops-2-wii-u-online-play-down/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/black-ops-2-wii-u-online-play-down/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/black-ops-2-wii-u-online-play-down/#comments Black Ops 2 online play down on Wii UCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 online services are "degraded" on Wii U right now, Activision says. "Users in some locations may experience difficulty accessing online games," according to the Blops 2 status page. That's a bit of an understatement in our experience: We just tried to connect and found that the game stuck at the "connect to online service" screen endlessly.

Reader reports indicate that this connection problem coincides with a recent update. We've checked in with Activision to verify the source of the issue, and to get an estimated time for a fix.

Update: Treyarch has tweeted that connectivity is back online almost everywhere, with "Italy, Spain, and Japan coming online later today."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-duty-black-ops-2nintendooutagewii-uWed, 27 Feb 2013 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 free this weekend, cheap on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/black-ops-2-free-this-weekend-cheap-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/black-ops-2-free-this-weekend-cheap-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/black-ops-2-free-this-weekend-cheap-on-steam/#comments Play Black Ops 2 for free this weekend on Steam then buy it for cheapCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 is free-to-play this weekend on Steam and it's on sale for 33 percent off, $40 for the standard game and $54 for the Digital Deluxe edition. The sale runs through Monday, February 25, and the free weekend ends on Sunday, February 24 at 1 p.m. PT.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Nuketown Zombies and Nuketown 2025 bonus maps, weapon camo skin, two player card backgrounds, the game's official soundtrack and a download of Call of Duty World at War. It's a war-torn weekend, with another massive shooting game available for free on Steam over the next few days: Gratuitous Space Battles.

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The "Revolution" downloadable content pack for Call of Duty Black Ops 2, already available on Xbox 360, arrives February 28 on PlayStation 3 and PC. The pack is priced at $15 across all platforms and is also available through the $50 Black Ops 2 seasons pass bundle.

Revolution includes four multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map and mode, and a weapon. It still does not add a special place in the afterlife for no-scope snipers.

Gallery: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Revolution Map Pack

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Despite all your mother's stern warnings, it looks like all that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 you've been playing just might pay off, as Activision has announced the Call of Duty Championship. Set to take place April 5-7 in Hollywood, the tournament will pit 32 teams against one another for a chance at the $1 million purse.

Teams will be drawn from several areas, including Xbox Live, Major League Gaming and the Electronic Sports League. Those interested in competing for a spot on Xbox Live may do so by registering for Call of Duty Elite. Starting today, teams of four can then compete on Xbox Live in the February season of Black Ops 2 League Play.

Meanwhile, the top 8 team from the MLG Winter Championship, taking place March 15-17 in Dallas, will also earn spots in the tournament, as will the top 8 teams from the ESL's European Finals, which take place March 16-17 in Cologne, Germany. The final 8 seats will go to international teams "across Asia, Australia, and Brazil." Details for international team entry will be revealed at a later time via the Call of Duty eSports website.

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Show off your most impressive blops with the new Twitch integration in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. The streaming service announced today that the Xbox 360 version will be the first to allow you to broadcast to your channel directly from the game, without the need for extra hardware. PC and PS3 versions are "coming soon."

The service even lets you use your Kinect as a webcam, for picture-in-picture broadcasting to show your reaction to your own amazing blops. Check out a video tutorial on Twitch's site, and then do us a favor and start using "blops" as a term for something impressive that happens within Black Ops. "Did you see those blops just now? Amazing blops!"

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players are waking up to a 'Revolution' on Xbox 360, as the DLC is now live on XBLM. The 1.86GB pack sets you back 1200 MSP, unless you're a Season Pass holder in which case it's yours via the in-game store for nada and niente.

Revolution includes four multiplayer maps, the Zombies co-op map Die Rise, and the Peackeeper SMG. It also includes the new Turned mode, which lets players become zombies trying to chomp on the solitary human player to take his or her place.

There's no ETA for the PS3 and PC releases, although retailer leaks suggested February 28. Treyarch game design director David Vonderhaar backed this up with a tweet noting the traditional time difference between Xbox 360 and PS3 releases is 30 days.

Gallery: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Revolution Map Pack

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activision-blizzardcall-of-duty-black-ops-2DLCmicrosofttreyarchXBLMxboxxbox-liveTue, 29 Jan 2013 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 retakes top spot as Devil May Cry tumbles in UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/black-ops-2-retakes-top-as-devil-may-cry-tumbles-in-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/black-ops-2-retakes-top-as-devil-may-cry-tumbles-in-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/black-ops-2-retakes-top-as-devil-may-cry-tumbles-in-uk-charts/#comments This week's UK charts feature a very familiar face at the summt. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the country's best-selling game of last year, is back on top for the first time in 2013 thanks to a 20 percent bump in sales from the previous week. It ain't done yet, nosiree.

Despite it being a relatively quiet January - Ni No Kuni doesn't arrive in Europe until February 1 - DmC: Devil May Cry wasn't able to retain top spot this week. Ninja Theory's reboot fell from grace to No. 4 after a 64 percent drop in sales. Meanwhile, Assassin's Creed 3 went on a climb up to No. 5, ascending on the back of promotional discounts.

Otherwise it's the same ten games doing the limbo, lazily relaxing backs and limply looking over shoulders as they wait for the big hitters of February and March to take to the dance floor. You can boogie on past the break for the UK top ten.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britaincall-of-duty-black-ops-2chart-trackchart-track-weeklydmc-devil-may-crygreat-britainmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukwii-uxboxMon, 28 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2, Warfighter banned in Pakistan for depicting country in 'very poor light']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/black-ops-2-warfighter-banned-in-pakistan-for-depicting-country/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/black-ops-2-warfighter-banned-in-pakistan-for-depicting-country/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/black-ops-2-warfighter-banned-in-pakistan-for-depicting-country/#comments Pakistan bans Black Ops 2, Medal of Honor for negative depiction of countryThe All Pakistan CD, DVD, Audio Cassette Traders and Manufacturers Association banned Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Medal of Honor: Warfighter in Pakistan, claiming that the games depicted Pakistan in a bad light. All stores were ordered to remove the games from their shelves, or face the consequences.

"The Association has always boycotted these types of films and games," the Association wrote in a notice translated by Fox News. "These (games) have been developed against the country's national unity and sanctity. The games (Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2) have been developed against Pakistan, and the Association has completely banned their sale. Shopkeepers are warned and will be responsible for the consequences if found purchasing or selling these games."

President of the Association, Saleem Memon, further explained the ban when speaking to a foreign media outlet: "The problem is that there are things that are against Pakistan and they have included criticism of our army. They show the country in a very poor light."

The owner of Pakistan capital Islamabad's largest retail game store said that he hadn't heard about the ban and that both games were "hot sellers." Black Ops 2 sold more than 5,000 copies since its launch and Warfighter sold 1,000 in Pakistan, the owner said. Pirated versions of both games were still available in Pakistan, some selling for less than $2, and these figures didn't contribute to official sales numbers.

JoystiqBlack Ops 2, Warfighter banned in Pakistan for depicting country in 'very poor light' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nuketown Zombies bonus map for Black Ops 2 is open for business on the PS3 and PC today, available as a free download to all Season Pass holders on each platform. Xbox 360 Season Pass holders have had access to the Nuketown Zombies map since mid-December.

The Black Ops 2 Season Pass costs 4,000 MS Points ($50) and includes four DLC map packs on top of the aforementioned Nuketown Zombies map, plus an in-game calling card. None of the additional map packs have been released yet, though they're all due in 2013.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2dlcnuketown-zombiespcplaystationps3season-passtreyarchMon, 21 Jan 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA['DmC: Devil May Cry' premiere tears up UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/dmc-devil-may-cry-premiere-tears-up-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/dmc-devil-may-cry-premiere-tears-up-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/dmc-devil-may-cry-premiere-tears-up-uk-charts/#comments Capcom's DmC: Devil May Cry flies on the wings of angels and demons to debut at the top spot on Chart-Track's UK sales chart. The reboot, developed by Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword), sold just over a third of what Devil May Cry 4 had when it comboed the number one spot in 2008.

The rest of the chart is full of the regular suspects, with FIFA 13 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sliding down to second and third, respectively, to make room for the Capcom brawler. DmC was the only new release to chart in the top 40 last week. Stylishly swing past the break for the UK top ten.

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While Xbox 360 owners have been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Nuketown Zombies DLC since December, PC and PS3 players have been patiently waiting for their turn.

Season pass owners will be able to download Nuketown Zombies next week on PC and PS3, January 17 to be exact, according to a recent tweet from the official Call of Duty Twitter account.

Gallery: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Zombies)

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Update: Activision has released an official trailer for the DLC pack, confirming much of the information originally posted below, such as its release date on the Xbox 360 and what each new map is like. Furthermore, the above trailer also reveals "Turned," a new zombie mode wherein players become zombies themselves, and the Peacekeeper, an SMG/assault rifle hybrid.

'Revolution' DLC for Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is reportedly coming to PS3 and PC a month after it arrives on Xbox 360. That's according to a Facebook post by UK retailer HMV, as spotted by MP1ST, which says the first DLC pack comes to Xbox on January 29 and then to PS3 and PC on February 28. The dates are somewhat substantiated by an Amazon UK listing which says the DLC is coming to Xbox on January 29, but doesn't mention dates for PS3 or PC. Both listings say the DLC costs 1200 MSP, and is free to Season Pass holders.

A leaked promotional image first indicated the DLC, its January 29 release date, and the inclusion of five new maps. The two retailers substantiate this info, and also note a new weapon in the DLC, the Peacekeeper SMG. The Amazon listing details the five maps as:
  • Hydro: This large map allows you to use the dam and water to your advantage to block paths and stop enemies.
  • Downhill: A medium-sized map based in the French Alps complete with snow, chair lifts, and a strategically placed lodge.
  • Grind: Set within the locale of the Venice, California boardwalk, this small skate park map is sure to deliver fast and frenetic Call of Duty action.
  • Mirage: This Gobi Desert multiplayer map utilises sand dunes to provide different levels of elevation and a sanctuary in the centre as a natural chokepoint.
  • Zombies - Die Rise: The Zombie apocalypse has invaded China, turning downtown into a dilapidated and dangerous MC Escher painting.
We've reached out to Activision for comment.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionactivision-blizzardcall-of-duty-black-ops-2DLCmicrosoftpcplaystationps3release-daterevolutiontreyarchxboxTue, 08 Jan 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[FIFA 13 storms back up to first on UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/fifa-13-storms-back-up-to-first-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/fifa-13-storms-back-up-to-first-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/07/fifa-13-storms-back-up-to-first-on-uk-charts/#comments Chrt Trak FIfa sotmethignThe new year kicks off with FIFA 13 seated first on the UK all formats sales chart. The game hadn't been in the top spot since that naughty Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 showed up, followed by a surprisingly strong showing by Far Cry 3. Blacks Ops 2 and Far Cry 3 currently hold third and second place, respectively.

If the historical pattern holds up, FIFA and Just Dance franchises will show strong in the weeks ahead as the year gears up. Just Dance 4 is currently in seventh.

New games entering the top 40 (thanks to discounts) are Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition at No. 25 and Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package at 40. Yes, you want to play Saints Row if you've yet to indulge.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-ops-2britainCall-of-Duty-Black-Ops-2chart-trackchart-track-weeklyfar-cry-3fifa-13microsoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukwii-uxboxMon, 07 Jan 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 tops UK sales charts for 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/04/black-ops-2-tops-uk-sales-charts-for-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/04/black-ops-2-tops-uk-sales-charts-for-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/04/black-ops-2-tops-uk-sales-charts-for-2012/#comments In the battle of soccer versus guns, guns win. At least, that's the case in the UK, where Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 managed to claim the title of best-selling game of 2012, according to Chart-Track. FIFA 13, the latest edition of the reliable sales powerhouse, managed to clock in at number 2. The top five was rounded out by Assassin's Creed 3, Halo 4 and Hitman: Absolution, respectively. As MCV points out, all five of 2012's best sellers were released in either November or December, meaning they accrued their impressive sales in less than two months on the market.

Other notable titles included Far Cry 3 at number 7, Borderlands 2 at 10, Mass Effect 3 at 11, Need for Speed: Most Wanted at 13, Max Payne 3 at 19 and Sleeping Dogs at 20.

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Sure, you've seen people killed from across the map in Black Ops 2 dozens of times, but this one is unique once you see how it comes together. It's like we can feel the accepting nod of Ghost Rube Goldberg as he sips on a chilled Yoo-Hoo.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2microsoftpcplaystationps3tomahawktreyarchxboxWed, 02 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Black Ops 2 'Revolution' coming January 29, bringing zombies along]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/rumor-black-ops-2-revolution-coming-january-29-bringing-zomb/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/rumor-black-ops-2-revolution-coming-january-29-bringing-zomb/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/30/rumor-black-ops-2-revolution-coming-january-29-bringing-zomb/#comments Rumor Black Ops 2 'Revolution' coming January 29, bringing zombies with itAn image promoting map pack DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 recently popped up on Reddit, called "Revolution." The images show what seem to be five locations for the add-on content: Mirage, Downhill, Hydro, Grind, and Die Rise. Die Rise also sports a picture of a zombie-like soldier. Other pictures of the promotional materials for the DLC note that it will be a timed Xbox 360 exclusive set to launch January 29.

We've contacted an Activision rep for comment on the leaked images, and will update once we learn more.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2DLCmap-packmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3revolutionTreyarchwii-uxboxSun, 30 Dec 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 reigns for sixth week in UK to capture Xmas No 1 spot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/24/black-ops-2-reigns-for-sixth-week-in-uk-to-capture-xmas-no-1-spo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/24/black-ops-2-reigns-for-sixth-week-in-uk-to-capture-xmas-no-1-spo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/24/black-ops-2-reigns-for-sixth-week-in-uk-to-capture-xmas-no-1-spo/#comments Black Ops 2 reigns for sixth week in UK to capture Xmas No 1 spotLet's face it, it was going to take a Christmas miracle to knock Call of Duty Black Ops 2 off the festive top spot in the UK charts. Despite a valiant but not quite miraculous effort from Far Cry 3, which saw an 86 percent rise in sales on the back of meaty holiday discounts, the latest CoD ruled the roost once more to become this year's Xmas No 1, as well as the only game to top the UK charts for six weeks in a row in 2012.

That near-doubling of Far Cry 3 sales helped the open-world shooter leap over Hitman: Absolution into second place. Otherwise it's much as you were for the UK's penultimate sales week, with the same collection of top ten games playing a very restrained, possibly hungover version of Musical Chairs.

You can find the UK top ten snoring loudly on the couch after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britaincall-of-duty-black-ops-2chart-trackchart-track-weeklymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukwii-uxboxMon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 makes it five weeks atop UK charts, Agent 47 sneaks into second]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/black-ops-2-makes-it-five-weeks-atop-uk-charts-agent-47-sneaks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/black-ops-2-makes-it-five-weeks-atop-uk-charts-agent-47-sneaks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/17/black-ops-2-makes-it-five-weeks-atop-uk-charts-agent-47-sneaks/#comments
Metareview Hitman Absolution
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has matched Lego Batman 2's 2012 streak of five weeks in the top spot of Chart-Track's UK sales rankings. Black Ops 2 sales were actually up 14 percent last week, so it'll likely make that sixth week from a vantage point, unless FIFA 13 rallies. FIFA games typically get a boost right at Christmas week and after New Year's.

The rest of the UK top ten relatively remained in their same spots as last week, with the exception of Hitman: Absolution, which moved up four spots and into second place. Agent 47 had price promotions in the region to thank for his sudden ascension. The UK top ten can be found after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britaincall-of-duty-black-ops-2chart-trackchart-track-weeklyhitman-absolutionmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukwii-uxboxMon, 17 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hosting double XP this weekend, League Play now live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-hosting-double-xp-this-weekend-league/#comments Black Ops 2 XP weekend
Just in case you aren't already earning double XP in Max Payne 3 or Red Orchestra 2 this weekend, here's one more option for you to get twice as many progression points. Treyarch and Activision are hosting a double XP weekend in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, starting right now through Monday December 17 at 10am.

The dev team also introduced League Play into the game this week, so you can now ladder up and play against opponents matched to your skill, and there are various Clan Ops and other challenges available to go after as well. Saddle up!

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Presumably as a result of all the radiation, zombies are shambling their way into Nuketown today. More specifically, Nuketown Zombies is headed to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 today for season pass holders on Xbox 360. The Call of Duty Twitter account announced the news, sharing the image above. As you can see, even Nuketown has seen better days.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-black-ops-2dlcmicrosofttreyarchxboxxbox-liveWed, 12 Dec 2012 12:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops 2 stays top dog in UK, Far Cry 3 maintains second place]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/black-ops-2-stays-top-dog-far-cry-3-maintains-second-place/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/black-ops-2-stays-top-dog-far-cry-3-maintains-second-place/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/10/black-ops-2-stays-top-dog-far-cry-3-maintains-second-place/#comments
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has now held the top spot on the UK charts for four consecutive weeks, joining FIFA 12, FIFA 13 and Lego Batman 2, which have all accomplished the same feat in 2012. Branding, branding, branding!

Far Cry 3's strong reviews haven't hurt it any, as the shooter (and best advertisement for kidnap and ransom insurance ever) slipped 8 percent in sales but maintained second place.

And, as we warned everyone a while back, the insidious Just Dance 4 continues its creep. This week the danceathon's sales are up 54 percent and it moves up two spots into fourth place. Keep your eyes on it. Without vigilance, it will take the top spot early in the new year. Find the UK top ten, and that shark skin you need for a new wallet, after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britaincall-of-duty-black-ops-2chart-trackchart-track-weeklymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukwii-uxboxMon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD: Black Ops 2 sold 7.5 million in US during November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/npd-black-ops-2-sold-7-5-million-in-us-during-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/npd-black-ops-2-sold-7-5-million-in-us-during-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/npd-black-ops-2-sold-7-5-million-in-us-during-november/#comments Analyst Black Ops 2 sales a 'cause for concern,' downgrades ActivisionZooming in on yesterday's NPD data for November, it turns out Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sold 7.5 million copies in the United States. The retail tracking service also told Gamespot that second-place entry Halo 4 sold 3.2 million units, while runner-up Assassin's Creed 3 moved 2.9 million copies.

NPD's data tracked Black Ops 2 sales from launch on November 13 until November 24. The game would go on, according to Activision, to reach sales of $1 billion four days later.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-3call-of-duty-black-ops-2halo-4microsoftnintendoNPDpcplaystationps3saleswii-uxboxFri, 07 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sales reach $1 billion in 15 days]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-1-billion/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-1-billion/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/call-of-duty-black-ops-2-1-billion/#comments Activision may have skipped its annual five-day totaling of Call of Duty sales, but the publisher announced this morning the latest installment, Black Ops 2, grossed $1 billion in 15 days.

The publisher announced shortly after Call of Duty Black Ops 2's launch the annual blockbuster made $500 million in 24 hours at retail, eclipsing Modern Warfare 3's record of $400 million the year prior. The lack of a five-day total, which the company had done for three years running, gave some analysts "cause for concern" that Black Ops 2 wasn't selling as well as previous installments.

Seeking a new way to contextualize the achievement, Activision noted the $1 billion milestone was achieved faster than James Cameron's Avatar, which in 2009 reached a billion in ticket sales in 17 days. Modern Warfare 3 reached the one billion milestone in 16 days.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionCall-of-Duty-Black-Ops-2microsoftpcplaystationps3salesTreyarchxboxWed, 05 Dec 2012 08:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 2 not budging from UK top spot, Wii U launches]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/call-of-duty-blacks-ops-2-not-budging-from-uk-top-spot-wii-u-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/call-of-duty-blacks-ops-2-not-budging-from-uk-top-spot-wii-u-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/call-of-duty-blacks-ops-2-not-budging-from-uk-top-spot-wii-u-l/#comments
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is staying right where it is, enjoying the high vantage point atop the UK charts for a third week in a row. Sales of the shooter were down 35 percent from the previous week, but loss was mitigated due to the debut of the Wii U version.

Far Cry 3 was the big debut of the week, entering in second. According to Chart-Track, Ubi's first-person shooter franchise became the ninth biggest launch of the year, "just behind last week's Hitman: Absolution," which slipped two spots into fourth."

Although there isn't any official data on Wii U's UK sales, MCV's math pegs it somewhere around 40K units. A more interesting sign of the launch is that none of the console's exclusive titles broke the top ten. Nintendoland, New Super Mario Bros. U and ZombiU were the best performers at spots 11, 14 and 17, respectively. Swipe on over past the break for the UK top ten.

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