Call of Duty: Black Ops
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Have Apparently Leaked
It 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 PS5
Evidence 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 2
Activision 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 me
Treyarch 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 Shaken
007 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 coming
The 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 64
Veteran 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 2
Indiana 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.
Former NetEase Exec’s New Company is Funding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, BulletFarm
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched GreaterThan Group, a new holding company aiming to invest $40 million in global video game development. The company is funding Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and BulletFarm, a shooter project led by industry veteran David Vonderhaar. Zhu expressed optimism about balancing artistic achievement with commercial success, noting a shift in investment focus from gaming to AI.
Activision kills Call of Duty rumor: next game will not be on PS4, ending last-gen support nearly 6 years after PS5 and…
Activision has officially confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, ending last-generation support for the franchise. This announcement refutes recent rumors about the next installment, believed to be Modern Warfare 4, being tested on PS4.
Black Ops 7 is finally getting one of Call of Duty's most iconic maps
The "Summit" map, originally from Call of Duty: Black Ops, is returning to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 3 Reloaded update. This update also includes the map "Hacienda" from Black Ops 4, new maps "Onsen" and "Ascent," new weapons, and content for Zombies mode. The update is scheduled for April 30, 2026.
US: Nintendo Switch 2 was No.1 hardware in March 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the United States for March 2026, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. MLB: The Show 26 was the best-selling game of the month. Nintendo's digital sales figures were not included in the report.
US hardware sales rose 69% in March 2026 following strong Switch 2 performance | US Monthly Charts
Total US consumer spending on video games increased by 12% to $5.3 billion in March 2026, driven by a 69% surge in hardware sales to $500 million, largely due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance. The Switch 2 led unit and dollar sales, surpassing the original Switch's performance. Console content spending also grew significantly, boosted by digital premium downloads and new releases.
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.
