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2026 PS5 Shooter Remaster Gets Massive Discount on PlayStation Store
Call of Duty: Black Ops, a 2026 remaster for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store, priced at $19.99. The offer, which includes the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode, ends on September 24, 2026. A Season Pass bundle with DLC is also discounted.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 PlayStation 5 Review
Iron Galaxy has ported Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, but these versions lack significant features and modern technical upgrades, such as FOV options and 120 FPS support, running locked at 1080p 60 FPS. Despite the stripped-down experience and $40 price tag each, the ports deliver the original campaign, multiplayer, and zombies modes, providing a strong nostalgic feeling for fans.
Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation have sold over 11 million copies combined, generating nearly half a billion dollars. Developed by Iron Galaxy, these straight 1080p ports were released on PS4 and PS5 and capitalized on significant pent-up demand. The success benefits Microsoft, Activision, and Sony, with the latter earning an estimated $130 million from its 30% cut.
Activision seemingly didn't bother fixing a 15-year-old Call of Duty: Black Ops exploit for its new port, modder says, but it's now investigating the leftover PS3 issue
Activision's recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are reportedly suffering from a 15-year-old exploit, similar to issues found in the original PlayStation 3 version. A modder claims that neither Activision nor Iron Galaxy updated the game's file encryption, allowing players to exploit save files for XP farming. Activision has disabled some playlists and is investigating the issue.
Call of Duty fans surprised to discover new Black Ops 2 port preserves the emblem editor, not surprised to find…
Activision has released updated ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation, featuring 1080p upscaling. Notably, the beloved emblem editor from both games has been preserved, leading to the creation of controversial and offensive designs by players, a situation the article suggests could have been mitigated with an option to disable custom emblems.
Evening Consolidation
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy, as announced by Treyarch. Additionally, an Xbox Insider Playtest for Wreck Runners is now open.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Are Out Now On PS5, But DLC Costs Extra
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are now available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $40 each, with DLC sold separately for $30. Developed by Iron Galaxy, these are not remasters and do not support cross-platform multiplayer. PlayStation Plus members can purchase the games and DLC at a discounted price of $20 and $10 respectively until August 6.
"I literally built an investment firm that wouldn't have funded my own pitch" – Why the money isn't reaching the games that need it
A workshop at the Madeira Games Summit revealed a significant gap between game developers and investors, leading to funding being concentrated on established companies and risk-averse projects. Participants, including former PlayStation executive Adam Boyes, found that when tasked with designing investment funds, they prioritized tools and infrastructure over traditional game content. The core issue identified is a difference in mindset and communication, with developers needing to articulate financial returns more effectively to secure investment for original games.
Game Pass Adds A Fan Favourite As Eight Games Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to its library across various tiers, including PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. However, eight games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire, will be removed from the service on June 30th.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 aren't being remastered on PS5 and PS4, Activision says, they're just…
Activision has clarified that the upcoming PlayStation releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are ports, not remasters. Developed by Treyarch with Iron Galaxy, these versions will largely retain the original game's features and graphics from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era, with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies included.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1&2 PlayStation re-releases are not remasters, Activision confirms: here's why you should temper your expectations
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with developer Treyarch announcing a July release. Iron Galaxy is handling the porting duties, which are explicitly stated to be ports, not remasters. This distinction is important as it suggests limited enhancements and potential issues with older server infrastructure, unlike the backwards compatibility available on Xbox.
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Is Being Ported to Playstation
Activision and Treyarch have announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. These titles were previously removed from the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3. The ports will be straightforward versions of the original games, developed by Iron Galaxy, and are expected to include Zombies and multiplayer modes along with all original DLC.
PS5 Getting Fan Favorite PS3 Action Games, But There’s a Catch
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be ported to PlayStation 5 in July 2026, with Iron Galaxy Studios handling the development. These will be direct ports of the PlayStation 3 versions, not remasters, and will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. While a PlayStation 4 release is unconfirmed, there will be no PC or Xbox re-releases.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are skipping Xbox but for a good reason
Treyarch and Activision are releasing ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation consoles in July. These are straight ports, not remasters, and will include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The omission of an Xbox release is due to the games already being available via backwards compatibility on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Evening Reading - June 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items including the launch of Pokemon Champions on mobile, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions' early access, and Epic Games' stance on generative AI in Unreal Engine 6. It also notes the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 5's first new heist in years and the porting of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PlayStation consoles.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Are Officially Being Ported to New Platforms Next Month
Iron Galaxy announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be ported to new platforms in July. This news indicates that older titles in the popular franchise are receiving new life on modern systems.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports Announced For PlayStation
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released for modern PlayStation consoles in July. The ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will include both multiplayer and zombies modes, with no remakes or remasters currently planned.
Black Ops 1 And 2 Are Coming To PS4 And PS5
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this summer, marking their return to PlayStation consoles since the PlayStation 3 era. Developer Treyarch confirmed the ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will be released in July without significant visual upgrades. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Black Ops and Black Ops II are being ported to PS4 and PS5
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy. These ports will include the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes and are expected to release in July. The announcement comes despite Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, making these specific ports exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
Treyarch confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are "being ported to PlayStation" and "will include…
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation consoles by Iron Galaxy and will be released in July. These new ports will include the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. While originally released on PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360, these titles have been inaccessible on modern platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, unlike their Xbox counterparts which are playable via backward compatibility.