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Lego: Black Ops spoof rated 18+ for 18+ dudes getting murdered

#clips Will we ever get a Call of Duty game for the kids? Not if it's as bloody and gory as LEGO Black Ops, the stop motion animated elimination bloodbath from YouTube movie maker Keshen8. More »

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Posted by Joystiq Dec 13 2010 22:30 GMT

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UK Charts: Cataclysm Can't Shake Black Ops

We appreciate the hard work it took to attempt this fantastically gory stop-motion video recreation of a Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer match using Lego figures. But it's so not a realistic depiction! Where are the hundreds of RC-XDs, you know?

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Posted by IGN Dec 13 2010 11:23 GMT

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Activision's money-maker holds off the competition yet again.

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From the VGAs Red Carpet: Treyarch's Mark Lamia

Posted by Joystiq Dec 12 2010 22:30 GMT

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Call of Duty: Black Ops - US sales breakdown

With Infinity Ward's studio heads on the outs with Activision, it was up to Treyarch to take over the Call of Duty series, and according to fan reception, it did exactly that. "The response that I've gotten," Treyarch head Mark Lamia tells us, "is that people are happy with the game." But he says during VGA's red carpet event that it was never about competition among Activision's studios. "We've just got to stay focused on what we want, what we're making and our own creative, and that's really the best way to do your best work."

Now that it's become the Call of Duty heir apparent, what's next for Treyarch? "First thing we're doing," says Lamia, " is we're still working on Black Ops." Lamia promises Treyarch is listening to the community and will be responsive in tuning the game and providing new content. "So everyone who bought and is investing their time in Black Ops, they can expect that that's just how we work." Lamia says Treyarch is in fact "a Call of Duty studio as far as anyone is concerned."

World at War's Zombies mode had a successful life on the iPhone, and we asked if Treyarch was considering trying to replicate that success with Black Ops. Lamia says he trusts developers Ideaworks to do a good job on a sequel if that's what they choose to do, but "it's not a question of can we do it or is it good to do it, it's really about focus. Right now we are just focused on the PC and console skus that were just launched. There's millions of people playing every day, and we're focused on supporting that."

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Posted by GoNintendo Dec 11 2010 15:12 GMT

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This is the breakdown of sales for Call of Duty: Black Ops between platforms… Xbox 360- 4.9 million units PlayStation 3 - 3.

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Black Ops Has Probably Already Outsold Your Favorite Video Game

Posted by Kotaku Dec 10 2010 05:00 GMT

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Activision: Kobe Bryant Black Ops ad controversy is 'hypocritical'

#callofduty Call of Duty: Black Ops was released a month ago today. In that time, it has already sold more copies in the USA than games like Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Kart and Halo 3. More »

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Posted by Joystiq Dec 10 2010 04:59 GMT

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Black Ops Already the 7th Best-Selling Game Ever

Last month a live-action ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops debuted, depicting Jimmy Kimmel, Kobe Bryant and seemingly everyday people waging war in a desert battlefield. Some people were upset to see the Lakers star wielding an assault rifle, especially ESPN -- there was a discussion criticizing Kobe for his participation in the commercial. "He's smiling while wielding an assault rifle in combat while we have troops overseas at this moment doing that same thing for real, in combat," ESPN's Skip Bayless said of Bryant.

Activision isn't sweating it, though. In an interview with IndustryGamers, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg criticized any network who would complain about the content of the ad, yet accept the money to air it on their network. "I'm going to put it in air quotes, which you can't see, but the 'controversy' surrounding Kobe Bryant I find very hypocritical. Those same networks that are now questioning Kobe's inclusion in this had no problem accepting the ad and approving the ad, and accepting the dollars to run the ad on their networks. Are they being irresponsible to their fan base by running the ad on their networks? Because if it's good for the goose, it's good for the gander. I find that to be very hypocritical."

Hirshberg also added that the core audience Activision was going for with the ad really seemed to enjoy it, so at the end of the day he considers it a job well done. "The thing that I'm most happy about and relieved about is it seems to be getting an almost universally positive response from the gaming community." He's right -- at least, when it comes to that Joystiq site, that is.

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Posted by IGN Dec 10 2010 00:21 GMT

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Call of Duty: Black Ops is Seeping Into Our Heads, Setting Up House

Activision sees record November sales.

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Posted by Kotaku Dec 07 2010 19:00 GMT

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#dreams Message from God, insight into our subconscious, predictions of the future: Many believe dreams offer some level of insight into something deeper than simply our daily preoccupations. More »

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Another Call of Duty: Black Ops PC patch to be deployed

Posted by Joystiq Dec 06 2010 15:30 GMT

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Double Tomahawk Kill at Launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops players on the PC -- assuredly tired of the care package glitch dominating their online gaming -- will be happy to hear that Treyarch detailed forthcoming fixes to the game's multiplayer. Beyond the forthcoming care package glitch fix, clipping on various maps is being closed up and leaderboards will soon reflect "all kills, deaths, and assists properly." This is far from the first patch that PC Black Ops players have received, with issues being reported in the game's single and multiplayer right out of the gate.

No ETA is given on the fixes, though Treyarch community man Josh Olin characterizes them as "in progress." In the meantime, well, enjoy your infinite SAM turret killstreaks!

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Posted by Dorkly Nov 29 2010 16:55 GMT

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I'd just leave the game right there. No where to go but down. Player: http://www.youtube.com/user/sportfan91

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UK Charts: Black Ops Ousted

Posted by IGN Nov 29 2010 16:49 GMT

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Call of Duty: Black Ops debuts at #1 (and #7) in Japan

Polyphony's PlayStation 3 exclusive leaves CoD: Blops in the dust.

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Posted by Joystiq Nov 26 2010 22:00 GMT

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We Might Have A New Black Ops Tomahawk Kill Champ

Call of Duty: Black Ops launched in Japan last week, and though it wasn't the major cultural phenomenon it was here, it managed to top the Media Create sales charts for the week of Nov. 15-21. Well, the PS3 version did, anyway, with 128,922 copies sold. The Xbox 360 version came in at #7 with 30,279 copies. This is just the subtitled release -- it'll get another sales boost in December when the dubbed version arrives.

Other success stories in Japan last week include the sequel to Fossil Fighters on DS at #2, Pokemon Black/White at #3, Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition at #4, and Tactics Ogre on PSP at #5. Black Ops trumped Colors last week, as Sonic raced to a #33 finish on Wii and #49 on DS.

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Posted by Kotaku Nov 25 2010 03:00 GMT

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Activision: Call of Duty Boxed Copies Will Never Have Subscriptions

#clips Cry foul all you want, Call of Duty: Black Ops tomahawk haters, but this particular axe to the knee deserves credit for its triple-banked, finely threaded toss. Lucky shot? Of course it is. But it's still fun to watch. More »

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Posted by Kotaku Nov 24 2010 23:00 GMT

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Activision will 'never' charge for Call of Duty multiplayer, Hirshberg says

#activision The Call of Duty experience you have now, the one that includes Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops and future Call of Duty boxed games, will never include a subscription fee, Activision tells Kotaku. More »

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Posted by Joystiq Nov 24 2010 20:00 GMT

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Activision will 'never' charge for Call of Duty multiplayer

"Are we going to be charging for multiplayer? The answer is no," Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg told IndustryGamers in what we could only hope was a Stuart Smalley staring-in-a-mirror moment. "The experience you have out of the box, connecting with the online community to play Call of Duty is absolutely integral to the experience, and we'll never charge for that. It's not going to be something we'll attempt to monetize; it's part of the package."

As if his point wasn't clear, Hirshberg further insisted that he could say "unequivocally" that Activision will "never, ever charge for the multiplayer." Earlier this month, statements from both Hirshberg and CFO Thomas Tippl hinted at vague plans to better monetize the franchise next year with more digital content, which in turn renewed speculation about the long-considered Call of Duty subscription model.

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Activision not attempting to get more money?
What happened to the old acti?

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Posted by Joystiq Nov 24 2010 20:00 GMT

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Call of Duty: Black Ops - patch footage

"Are we going to be charging for multiplayer? The answer is no," Activision publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg told IndustryGamers in what we could only hope was a Stuart Smalley staring-in-a-mirror moment. "The experience you have out of the box, connecting with the online community to play Call of Duty is absolutely integral to the experience, and we'll never charge for that. It's not going to be something we'll attempt to monetize; it's part of the package."

As if his point wasn't clear, Hirshberg further insisted that he could say "unequivocally" that Activision will "never, ever charge for the multiplayer." Earlier this month, statements from both Hirshberg and CFO Thomas Tippl hinted at vague plans to better monetize the franchise next year through more digital content.

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Posted by GoNintendo Nov 23 2010 18:32 GMT

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Microsoft's Toulouse explains why swastikas are banned on Xbox Live

Posted by Joystiq Nov 22 2010 20:40 GMT

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UK Charts: COD Blops Beats Off Ezio

An Xbox Live user recently inquired to professional banhammer-wielder Stephen Toulouse whether or not he could use a swastika as his Call of Duty: Black Ops emblem, to which Toulouse responded, "No, of course you can't, we'll ban you." Apparently, this sparked quite a reaction from gamers who witnessed the exchange, who defended the use of a swastika as a symbol widely used throughout several Eastern religions. In a post on his personal blog, Toulouse explained why this argument doesn't hold much water with the Xbox Live moderation crew.

"Let's be clear: no educated human on the planet looks at the swastika symbol ... and says 'oh, that symbol has nothing at all in any way to do with global genocide of an entire race,'" Toulouse stated, "'and, even if it did, one should totally and reasonably ignore that because it's a symbol that was stolen or coop-ted from religions.'" He succinctly adds, "If you think the swastika symbol should be re-evaluated by societies all over the Earth, I think that's great. Your Xbox Live profile or in game logo, which doesn't have the context to explain your goal, is not the right place to do that."

We certainly know that every time we see someone use the swastika as their identifier on an online game, our first thought is, "Oh, how nice, they're pushing for a global re-evaluation of the meaning of the swastika." Like, that's just common sense, isn't it?

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Posted by IGN Nov 22 2010 10:37 GMT

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Pair of Call of Duty: Black Ops PC patches released via Steam

Activision's mega-franchise holds firm against the Assassin's Creed assualt.

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Posted by Joystiq Nov 20 2010 23:00 GMT

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Register for Call of Duty: Black Ops $25,000 Online Ladder, Starts 11/22

Treyarch and Activision are apparently big, big fans of quilt-making, as they simply cannot stop sewing new patches into the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Not one, but two new auto-updates are available through the Steam launcher, the combined changes from which are posted just below.

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Posted by PlayStation Blog Nov 20 2010 00:00 GMT

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Good News! Black Ops is out, and I’m sure many of you are busy scoring TKs and heaping up the bodies of the n00bs. PlayStation and MLG will make your hours of dedication more lucrative with $25,000 in total cash prizes in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Online Ladder, presented by PlayStation. This is a 4v4 competition — grab a few of your best buds and sign up (it’s free to register).

This is an online tournament ladder, so you don’t even need to leave your house to enter and compete for a shot at your share of the $25,000 prize pool. Round up your posse, join the ladder, and start whatever regiment you need to get into shape for ladder play starting on November 22nd. The top 128 teams move on to a double-elimination tournament on January 24th. The best team will claim ultimate Black Ops supremacy and the $10,000 first place prize.

Join the Call of Duty: Black Ops Online Tournament presented by PlayStation Ladder

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Black Ops Is Making The Rolling Stones This Much Richer

Posted by Kotaku Nov 19 2010 22:20 GMT

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#callofduty That Call of Duty: Black Ops ad featuring Kobe Bryant and Jimmy Kimmel is selling more than just copies of Treyarch's war game. It's also bringing in cash for The Rolling Stones, thanks to the spot's use of "Gimme Shelter." More »

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Connectivity fix for Wii version of Call of Duty: Black Ops incoming

Posted by Joystiq Nov 19 2010 20:40 GMT

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Call of Duty Franchise Rolls On

It's rare for games on the Wii to get any post-launch support, thanks largely to the console's proclivity for overly complicated digital distribution, as well as its relatively meager amount of internal storage. Treyarch isn't letting those hurdles stop it from fixing a few connectivity issues in the Wii version of Call of Duty: Black Ops: community manager Josh Olin has announced that "We have fixed many of the problems you have reported and are currently testing those fixes in anticipation of releasing an update." The patch will be available "within the next week or so."

We've contacted Olin to find out exactly how this update will be delivered. In-game? Through the Shop Channel? Storks? Some kind of stork delivery system?

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Posted by IGN Nov 19 2010 19:23 GMT

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