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15 years ago today, the PlayStation Network went offline and didn’t come back for over 3 weeks
Fifteen years ago today, on April 20, 2011, Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) was taken offline due to a significant data breach affecting over 77 million accounts. The outage lasted for 24 days, preventing online play for games like Mortal Kombat 9 and Call of Duty. Sony eventually offered compensation, including free games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions, and later stated there was no confirmed misuse of compromised personal or financial information.
A Love Letter To Gaming's Many Weird Moons
This article explores the recurring presence and diverse interpretations of the Moon in video games, from its use as a setting for combat and puzzles in titles like Portal 2 and Super Mario Odyssey to its symbolic significance in Bloodborne and The Legend of Zelda series. It highlights how games like Destiny and Outer Wilds leverage the Moon's mystique to create unique player experiences, reflecting humanity's fascination with space and celestial bodies.
WARDOGS is bringing back a wager-like feature from Black Ops as part of its meta game systems
WARDOGS, an upcoming tactical shooter from Bulkhead, is introducing a wager-like meta game system inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops. This system allows players to bet on in-game outcomes within large 100-player servers, with potential rewards for successful wagers. The game will also feature other progression systems, including a trade-in system for in-game currency and the ability to create higher-tier weapons.
Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal
Jason Blundell, formerly of Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Black Ops series, has announced the formation of his new studio, Magic Fractal Studios. This marks Blundell's third studio since leaving Activision in 2020, following the closures of Deviation Games and Dark Outlaw Games. Little is known about Magic Fractal's projects, but it is confirmed not to be a live-service game.
Co-Founder Of Call Of Duty Studio Raven Retires After 36 Years And 42 Games Released
Brian Raffel, co-founder of Call of Duty studio Raven Software, is retiring after 36 years and shipping 42 games. Founded in 1990, Raven Software initially developed titles like Black Crypt and Heretic before becoming heavily involved with the Call of Duty series starting with Call of Duty: Black Ops. Raffel's career spanned 18 Call of Duty titles and 12 original intellectual properties.
UK Charts: Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 Release
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has re-entered the top ten of the UK physical sales charts, reaching number 8 following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console accounted for 63% of the game's sales split. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains the best-selling game, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem also saw chart improvements.
Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 03 Content Drop: The Full Details
Call of Duty: Warzone is introducing a new Battle Royale mode called Black Ops Royale, supporting up to 100 players in 25 squads. This mode removes Loadouts, Buy Stations, the Gulag, and in-game cash, forcing players to scavenge for weapons and upgrade them through rarity tiers to survive.
Dark Outlaw Games Founder Says Studio Was Working on “a Hell of a Game”
Sony is reportedly shutting down its studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by veteran developer Jason Blundell. Blundell expressed sadness over the closure, stating the studio was working on a significant unannounced game. The closure is part of Sony's broader strategy to focus on fewer high-impact projects.
Black Ops vet says his mystery PlayStation project wasn't a live-service game, and even if Sony shutting down his studio "f***ing sucked" he reckons it's just because "times change"
Sony has shut down its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, led by Call of Duty: Black Ops veteran Jason Blundell. Blundell confirmed the closure, stating that while the situation "f***ing sucked," he understands it's due to changing times. The studio's unannounced project was confirmed not to be a live-service game.
Splitgate studio 1047 Games is working on something new: 'If you're a fan of games like Titanfall or Black Ops…
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced it is working on a new title, aiming to capture the spirit of games like Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops. CEO Ian Proulx stated the studio's dream is to become a multi-game developer. The company plans to begin playtesting the new game soon.
PlayStation reportedly closes another first-party studio weeks after Bluepoint, killing Black Ops vet’s AAA…
PlayStation has reportedly closed Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party studio founded by Call of Duty: Black Ops veteran Jason Blundell, which was working on a new AAA intellectual property. This closure is part of wider layoffs affecting the company, including its mobile development division, with approximately 50 employees impacted.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The Gold
Crimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.
How Black Ops Royale is Reviving a Fan-Favorite Call of Duty Experience
Call of Duty: Warzone introduces a new mode called Black Ops Royale, supporting up to 100 players in 25 squads. This mode emphasizes equal footing by removing Loadouts, Buy Stations, and in-game cash, requiring players to scavenge for weapons and upgrade them through rarity tiers.
How Black Ops Royale is Reviving a Fan-Favorite Call of Duty Experience
Call of Duty: Warzone introduces a new mode called Black Ops Royale, designed to offer a fresh Battle Royale experience for up to 100 players in squads of four. This mode emphasizes equal footing by removing Loadouts, Buy Stations, and in-game cash, requiring players to scavenge for weapons and upgrade them through rarity tiers.
Does Black Ops Royale have the Gulag, or do you only have one life?
Black Ops Royale, a reimagining of Blackout, will not feature a Gulag system, differing from Call of Duty: Warzone's mechanics. Instead, players will have a single Redeploy Token per match and can utilize Redeploy Towers to bring back fallen squadmates, offering a limited respawn option.
Call of Duty Black Ops Royale Gameplay
This article appears to be a collection of video game news snippets and trailers. It mentions gameplay for Call of Duty: Black Ops Battle Royale, a trailer for Fortnite's Save the World mode, and a review for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Black Ops Royale is Warzone's spiritual successor to Blackout
Call of Duty: Warzone's latest season introduces a new mode that serves as a spiritual successor to the original Blackout Battle Royale experience. This update aims to honor the legacy of the initial Call of Duty Battle Royale.
Learn when you can dive into Blackout 2.0 with these Black Ops Royale release times
Black Ops Royale, a new battle royale mode described as a "Blackout 2.0," is set to launch on March 12, 2026, at 9 PM PT (March 13, 4 AM GMT) on the Avalon map. This mode aims to revitalize the Call of Duty battle royale experience for players seeking a return to the original Blackout gameplay.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010 Nostalgia Wave Shows What Modern COD Lost
A viral tweet referencing Call of Duty: Black Ops from 2010 sparked a wave of nostalgia, highlighting perceived losses in modern Call of Duty game design. The article argues that the 2010 title excelled due to its focused weapon balance, tactical map design, and rewarding progression systems, contrasting it with current titles criticized for over-design and prioritizing engagement metrics over solid gameplay.
First Call Of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale Gameplay Footage Is Full Of Blackout Nostalgia
New gameplay footage for Call of Duty: Warzone's upcoming Black Ops Royale mode showcases a return to the franchise's first battle royale, Blackout. The mode features nostalgic elements like grapple hooks, the Avalon map, and familiar sound effects. It also introduces new weapon and perk systems, with loadouts being replaced by archetypes and perks as consumables.
