Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
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"CoD got it. Halo didn't" – Black Ops 1 and 2 ports battered Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation last month, analyst says, because $60 for a "graphical touch-up" is a rough sell
Analyst Rhys Elliott suggests that the successful sales of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports on PlayStation, compared to the slower launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, are primarily due to pricing. While the Call of Duty ports offered discounts, Halo: Campaign Evolved was criticized for its $60 price point for what was perceived as a graphical update.
Blacks Ops 1 & 2 Sold 11.2 Million Copies On PlayStation Alone
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II released on PlayStation 5 by Xbox have sold over 11.2 million copies, generating $435 million in revenue. This represents a successful collaboration between Xbox and PlayStation.
There's no single-player video games in the top 20 most played PS5 games in July
Live service and sports games continue to dominate the most played lists on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with single-player titles absent from the top 20 in July. Fortnite remains the most popular game, with titles like Roblox, Minecraft, and annual sports sequels filling out the charts. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella indicates a strong preference for ongoing multiplayer experiences over traditional offline games.
PlayStation and Xbox's most played games are, once again, exactly what you expect them to be
Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the most played games on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports games, with minimal changes year-over-year. Fortnite leads both platforms, followed by a familiar lineup including Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto 5, with minor variations between the console ecosystems.
Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5 Continue to Top PS5, Xbox Series X/S Most-Played Charts in the US
Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto 5 continue to dominate the most-played game charts on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in the US, according to data from Circana's Mat Piscatella. The lists are largely comprised of long-running live-service titles and annual sports games, with only a few new releases like Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Shift at Midnight making brief appearances in the top 20.
Activision rushes out another Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 fix for the embattled PlayStation ports after a hacker started…
Activision has released backend updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 to address issues with a hacker altering player accounts and causing game crashes. The updates aim to improve match security and review accounts with incorrect Prestige levels, though some players report the fixes have not been entirely successful.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's PlayStation ports compromised by a hacker ruining players' accounts
A hacker known as 'C Isn't Sharp?' is reportedly compromising player accounts in the PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, leading to issues like account bricking and game crashes. This vulnerability stems from the original games' outdated infrastructure, and players are advised to immediately close the game if they encounter the hacker in lobbies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Has a Hacker That's Making the Game Unplayable for Some
A hacker has compromised the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, rendering the game unplayable for some users. The extent of the disruption caused by this hacking incident is currently unclear.
CoD: Black Ops 2 Port Is Plagued By A Hacker Resetting Accounts
The recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are being targeted by hackers. Players are reporting account resets, rank changes, and even the game being bricked after encountering specific hacker gamertags like "C Isn't Sharp." Streamer TimTheTatman was affected live on stream, and Activision has yet to comment on the ongoing security issues.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players want you to please stop voting for Nuketown, Hijacked and Raid every match
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are expressing frustration with the persistent map voting for Nuketown, Hijacked, and Raid, leading to lobbies disbanding when less popular maps are chosen. This issue, common in the series, is highlighted by recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, with some players suggesting dedicated playlists or more frequent map rotation to encourage variety.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will have low-SBMM playlists, as Activision continues to 'learn a lot…
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature low-skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) playlists in its beta, continuing experiments from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The company is incorporating player feedback and data to refine its multiplayer matchmaking systems, aiming for better team balancing and match variety.
Resident Evil movie gets another spooky trailer, and features a fun game reference for keen-eyed fans
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released, featuring a bio-terror plot and an easter egg referencing shotgun shells from Resident Evil 4 and 5. Separately, Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, adding to its existing matchmaking options.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will very soon offer three different matchmaking systems, and you'd be right to be confused
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a third matchmaking system, inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2. This new system will be available in Quick Play, Party Games, and Black Ops Classic playlists. The game already features two other matchmaking systems: the standard Skill-based Matchmaking (SBMM) and an Open matchmaking option with minimal skill consideration.
Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by…
Activision is updating the matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with a new approach inspired by classic Call of Duty titles. This change comes after the recent release of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which reignited discussions about older matchmaking experiences. The update aims to improve the multiplayer experience by incorporating elements appreciated by long-time fans.
Call Of Duty Is Introducing A New “Classic” Matchmaking System In Season 5
Activision is introducing a new "Classic" matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starting with Season 5 on July 23. This system is inspired by older Call of Duty games and aims to move away from heavy skill-based matchmaking, though the current "Open" playlists will remain. The change may be influenced by the recent popularity of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports were both in the top 10 US PlayStation games last week despite cheating…
Despite significant fan complaints regarding pricing, lack of crossplay, and rampant cheating, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have charted in the top 10 most played games in the US. Nostalgia for the titles proved strong enough to overcome these issues, with Black Ops debuting at ninth and Black Ops 2 at sixth place.
Call of Duty voice chat lobbies turned into ASMR app that takes veterans back to the cacophonies of the MW2 and BO1 days
A developer named Mike Wing has created a website called Call of Duty Ambience, which plays looped voice chat recordings from older Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops 1 and 2. The app aims to evoke nostalgia for the trash-talking lobbies and persistent community interactions of past Call of Duty games, offering an ASMR-like experience for some players.
Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe
The upcoming Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, as confirmed by director Peter Berg. Activision producer Rob Kostich emphasized the importance of authenticity and epic scope for the film, which is slated for a June 30, 2028 release. In other news, Marathon director Joe Ziegler has departed Bungie, passing leadership to Del Chafe III and Julia Nardin amidst ongoing studio layoffs and legal disputes.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 14, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside a variety of other PS4 and PS5 titles.
Activision scrambles to stop cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops port as lobbies become practically unplayable thanks to…
Activision is scrambling to address widespread cheating issues in the recent PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Players reported lobbies being overrun with cheaters, making the games unplayable. Activision has begun implementing server-side fixes and resetting affected players' experience levels.
