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Call of Duty: Black Ops II’s brand new multiplayer has been inspired by the eSports phenomenon, the developer has told MCV. Both Activision and developer Treyarch took to the stage ahead of Gamescom in Cologne last night to reveal a new Call of Duty multiplayer that is not just targeting …
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Read More »Black Ops II could breach Infinity Ward contract
Treyarch’s next game in the Call of Duty franchise could be in breach of a studio agreement signed in 2008 by both Activision and Infinity Ward executives. Black Ops II is the first original Call of Duty game developed by Treyarch that plays out modern-day and futuristic scenes, yet a …
Read More »Black Ops 2 may have violated Infinity Ward deal
Papers signed in 2008 shows only one Call of Duty studio has control over modern settings
Read More »Black Ops 2 ‘to get visual overhaul’
Treyarch shows off new texture technique 'reveal mapping' and confirms DX11 compatibility for PC
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The pejoratively branded 'b-team' could now become series' driving force
Read More »Rob Bowling Part 2: Games are ‘more diverse than ever’
Following on from Wednesday, Rob Bowling, creative strategist at Infinity Ward, discusses Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer and the size and scope of modern games. What new aspects of multiplayer have you the most personally excited about Modern Warfare 3? The stuff I’m most excited about is the focus on objective …
Read More »Resurrection DLC announced as Black Ops tops 25m sales
Activision Blizzard has announced a fourth map pack, Resurrection, will be released this month for Call of Duty: Black Ops. The news comes as the publisher reports that the game has sold more than 25 million worldwide since is launch in November. Resurrection – referred to as ‘Rezurrection’ by Activision’s …
Read More »EA: Battlefield and MOH games in annual rotation
Two EA studios will alternate war-shooter releases each year in a new fight on Activision
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