Call of Duty: Black Ops
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 Ports Now Official, Launching in JulyTreyarch has officially announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are receiving ports for the PlayStation 5, developed by Iron Galaxy, and will launch in July. These ports will include the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes, and are expected to be direct ports of the original games rather than remasters. The games will be exclusive to PlayStation platforms, as they are already playable on Xbox via backwards compatibility.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II ports announced for ‘PlayStation’Activision, Treyarch, and Iron Galaxy have announced ported versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation consoles. These ports will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The specific PlayStation platforms, whether PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or both, were not detailed.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 getting modern PlayStation portsTreyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are receiving ports for modern PlayStation platforms, specifically PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. These ports are being developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and are scheduled for release in July.
Treyarch studio head steps down after 22 yearsMark Gordon, studio head at Treyarch, has retired after 22 years with the Call of Duty maker. During his tenure, Gordon contributed to titles like Call of Duty 3 and the entire Black Ops series. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will take over as co-studio heads. The article also touches on past studio issues, significant investment in the Call of Duty franchise, and recent performance concerns.
In a week of Xbox leadership changes, longtime Treyarch boss Mark Gordon is retiring from the Call of Duty studio to "focus on his next chapter"Mark Gordon, studio head at Treyarch for 22 years, is retiring from the Call of Duty developer. Gordon was instrumental in the development of titles like Call of Duty: World at War and the Black Ops series. Treyarch veterans Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will take over as co-studio heads following his departure.
Treyarch announces retirement of Studio Head Mark GordonTreyarch studio head Mark Gordon is retiring after 22 years, having overseen the development of the entire Black Ops series. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will succeed him as co-studio heads. Gordon's tenure included titles like Call of Duty 2: Big Red One and Call of Duty: World at War.
Treyarch boss Mark Gordon resigns after 22 yearsTreyarch studio head Mark Gordon is resigning after 22 years with the company. Gordon, who joined in 2005 and became studio head in 2016, oversaw numerous Call of Duty titles. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will take over as co-studio heads.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.- Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 remasters apparently started development in 2019Information uncovered by a data miner suggests that remasters of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 began development in 2019. These are believed to be remasters rather than full remakes.
PS5 Remasters of Fan Favorite PS3 Action Games LeakedLeaked information suggests that PlayStation 5 remasters of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are in development. The remasters were reportedly hinted at by PlayStation Game Size and listed on a South Korean ratings board. Both titles, originally released on PlayStation 3, were developed by Treyarch and are praised for their campaigns and online multiplayer.- Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Have Apparently LeakedIt appears that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II may be receiving ports to modern gaming platforms. Details suggest that these classic titles have been leaked.
Two Classic Call of Duty: Black Ops Games Seem Poised for PS5Evidence suggests that the classic Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II may be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 soon. Patches for both games have been discovered on PlayStation servers, and logos have been extracted from the PlayStation Store, indicating an imminent release. These releases would likely focus on the campaign modes, similar to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 DMZ showcased coming to Switch 2Activision has revealed new footage of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, confirming its release on Nintendo Switch 2 for October 23rd. The game was showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase. Leaks and ratings board information also suggest potential remasters of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are in development.
Black Ops 7's new Classic mode is an Omnimovement-free dream for old people like meTreyarch is introducing a new 'Black Ops Classic' mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4, designed to revert movement mechanics to a style similar to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. This mode will restrict advanced movement options like Omnimovement, Wall Jumps, and Slides, aiming to appeal to players who prefer a more traditional FPS experience on classic maps.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
Korea: Call of Duty Black Ops and Black Ops 2 rated, remasters could be comingThe Korean Ratings Board has rated Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, strongly suggesting that remasters of these titles are in development. This follows a similar rating for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. It remains unclear if multiplayer modes will be included in the potential remasters.
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64Veteran voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation over three decades, has passed away at the age of 64. Kane had a prolific career, with notable roles in the Star Wars franchise, Grim Fandango, Final Fantasy XII, Wolfenstein, and Ghost of Tsushima. He retired from voice acting in 2021 following a stroke.
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number 2 on the UK physical sales charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 99% of sales on that platform. Despite a strong launch, it was outsold by Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The strong performance of Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 suggests high demand for major ports on the upcoming console.
Call of Duty legend returns after losing NetEase funding with plans for a new FPS game that isn't a CoD "killer," but more like "if David Lynch made shooters"David Vonderhaar, a veteran developer known for the Call of Duty: Black Ops series, has confirmed his studio BulletFarm is developing a new first-person multiplayer/co-operative shooter. Despite previously losing funding from NetEase, the studio has secured new backing from GreaterThan Group. Vonderhaar described the project as a creative experience, likening it to 'if David Lynch made shooters,' and aims for a three-year development cycle.- Ex-Call of Duty: Black Ops Design Director David Vonderhaar Teases New Original FPS: 'If David Lynch Made Shooters'Former Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer design director David Vonderhaar has teased his upcoming original first-person shooter. Vonderhaar described the project as if David Lynch were to make shooters, indicating a departure from traditional Call of Duty gameplay.