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Black Ops is now out Worldwide!

noreply@blogger.com (Boyle111) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:26:00 +0000

Happy Black Ops day everyone! We've waited for over 100 days but the wait is finally over. Everyone can now purchase their copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops.

The reviews are in, but do they consider the game a success, or a failure?

With the help of VG24/7 », we've put together a long list of the reviews (that we know of). You can check them out below.

A big congratulations goes out to Treyarch for their successful launch and for the hard work, effort and passion that they've put into the game.

Have you picked up your copy yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Black Ops Multiplayer Reveal

noreply@blogger.com (Boyle111) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:08:00 +0000

The moment that we've all been waiting for has finished! Yesterday Treyarch and Activision revealed the multiplayer portion of Call of Duty: Black Ops.

They kicked the event off with a presentation and then everyone that attended got the chance to play the game. There was no live stream of the actual presentation but it was recorded and will be available online in a few days or so.

They announced that you will be able to unlock weapons and other items with "CoD Points" and have introduced a new addition called "Contracts". Contracts is similar to challenges from previous games and rewards players with more CoD Points once they have completed a certain task.

In an attempt to get Single Player fans and those who don't particularly like or aren't good at multiplayer, they have introduced "Combat Training". This allows the player to play on his own or with a mate in a game with only AI controlled bots. The main aim is to simply give players the experience and confidence that they need on the battlefield.

A new game mode is "Wager Match" which is designed for "adrenaline junkie fun". These matches are separate from the normal playlists and you can take the money that you've earned and gamble it against other players. It features four modes which are "One in the Chamber", "Sticks and Stones", "Gun Game" and "Sharp Shooter".

In One in the Chamber everyone spawns with only a pistol, you must kill the enemy and then receives their bullet but if you miss then you're left with just your knife. In Sticks and Stones you only have a crossbow, ballistic knife and a tomahawk and if you kill the enemy with a tomahawk then you reset their money. In gun game you are given a series of progressive and once you kill someone you are given a better weapon, the person who is first to progress through all the weapons wins but if you get knifed then you get sent back one tier. In Sharp Shooter everyone spawns with the same randomly selected weapon which you get to use for a certain period of time, when the period is other than everyone gets a new weapon, each kill gives a perk and then eventually a scoring multiplier.

A trailer for this "Wager Match" was shortly uploaded to the Internet and you can watch it below.

Perks

Perks are a very important feature within the Call of Duty franchise nowadays. Black Ops will not have Stopping Power or Juggernaut and there will be 3 tiers to choose from. The first tier will shape how your character looks, for example, the Ghost perk will dress your character up in a ghillie suit. The create a class screen now also shows how your character looks and the changes in appearance that will happen if you select certain options, such as a tier 1 perk. Pro perks will also return to Black Ops.

Tier 1

Lightweight
Scavenger - Replenish your ammo from fallen enemies.
Ghost - Undetectable by Spy Plane, and Blackbird.
Flak Jacket - Higher explosives resistance.
Hardline

Tier 2

Hardened - Deeper bullet penetration
Scout - Longer Hold Breath during Scoped Views
Steady Aim
Sleight of Hand
Warlord - Bling perk from MW2

Tier 3

Marathon
Ninja
Second Chance- Will allow you to be revived and in turn revive others
Hacker- "Similar" to SitRep/ Pro Version allows you to "booby trap" enemy CarePackages, and hack enemy electronical devices and turn them into your team's( Claymore, Sentry Guns, SAM Turrets)
Tactical Mask- Tear Gas and Flashbang resistant

SMGs

MP5K
Skorpion
MAC11
AK74u
Uzi
PM63
MPL
Spectre

Assault

Enfield
M14
Famas
Galil
AUG
FN FAL
AK47
Commando

Shotguns

Olympia
Stakeout
SPAS

LMGs

HK21
RPK
M60

Sniper Rifles

Dragunov
WA2000
L96A1

The above weapons are just some of the weapons that has been seen at the event.

Attachments

Extended Mag
ACOG sight
Red Dot sight
Reflex
Infrared scope
Dual Mag
Masterkey
Flamethrower
Grenade Launch Suppressor

Treyarch are keen to stress how much more customization Black Ops offers. This includes choosing the reticle that you will see when aiming down your sights.

Reticles

Dot
Semicircle
Line with dot
Circle
Smiley
Arrows Horizontal
Arrows Vertical
Arrows with dot
Boxes
Burst
Circle within a circle
Circle with dot
Circle with Crosshairs
Circle with inner line
Circle with outer line
Circle with arrows
Circle with triangles
Outer crosshairs
Small crosshairs
Large crosshairs
Diamond
Diamond outline
Heart
Radiation
Skull
Square
Square outline
Star
3 dots
Treyarch
Triangle
Outer triangles
x
X with dot
yin yang

The colors that you can choose are green, blue, purple, teal, yellow and orange. Thanks to MorganJEast » for the weapons, attachments and reticules lists above!

Both the killcam and winning killcam will be heading to Black Ops. Four maps were playable at the event and this includes Summit (snow mountain base), Launch (rocket map), Radiation (abandoned power station) and Crackled (secluded town in shambles).

As part of the more customization, you will be able to edit your own emblem that can be placed on the gun and your clan tag can also be etched on the gun. Host migration will return and the maximum rank appears to be level 50. Although you start off with 5 custom classes you can unlock 5 additional ones through prestige 1-5.

Killstreaks

The game won't feature a game ending killstreak and the maximum kills needed will be 11. Killstreak kills won't count towards your next killstreak.

3 – Spy Plane
3 – RC XD
4 – Counter Spy Plane $1600
4 – Sam Turret $1600
5 – Care Package
5 – Napalm Strike
6 – Sentry Gun $3200
6 – Mortar Team
7 – Attack Helicopter
7 – Valkyrie Rockets $4000
8 – BlackBird $4500
8 – Rolling Thunder $4500
9 - Chopper Gunner $5000
11 – Attack Dogs $6000
11 Gunship $6000

Thanks to BigPwner » for the killstreak list!

The care packages will offer special weapons such as the death machine (chain-gun) and the grim reaper (missile launcher). The ballistic knife and crossbow will be "special secondary" weapons while the shotgun will return to its primary weapon slot, but the game will feature dual pistols.

Equipment

Camera Spike
C4
TI
Jammer
Motion sensor
Claymore

Launchers

M72
RPG
Strela
China Lake

Lethal Grenades

Tomahawk
Frag
Semtex

A Inside Xbox Overview video was recently released and is definitely worth watching below!

Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAM5AZxmT_M&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg_8mPoloBo&feature=player_embedded

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/team-deathmatch-call-of/703935

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkSZP_qZoiE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds9uC4RSw5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pkxOxnZHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8llsUfsgT8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLYY-7Q8878

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2FopStMJok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VuOJvNJmqc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9m4U93ChNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqwLMzYcFV8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOyxs7gUdPA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRG_z3ib-o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4lqvAbDOPk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrLUDttoNKo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2S5xMxIT8w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAM5AZxmT_M

Thanks to those who tweeted, blogged, streamed and passed all the awesome information on.

Black Ops Multiplayer Reveal Today

noreply@blogger.com (Boyle111) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:25:00 +0000

The day that we've been waiting for months is finally here! Later on today Treyarch and Activision will be holding an event just for multiplayer. The event will be attended by press, community representatives and I believe celebrities will even be there.

This will be a full reveal of multiplayer, so even though a lot will be kept secret for November, you can expect a lot of information and footage to come from the event later today. Whether it be new perks, new game modes, new features and plenty more, you can expect a whole lot of awesomeness.

But of course, the big question is how can you get the best possible coverage? There will be a few live streams, blogs and twitter updates that you can find below.

Live Streams

WeTheGamerz 1 » (Full coverage from a mobile phone)
WeTheGamerz 2 » (Full coverage from a mobile phone)
WeTheGamerz 3 » (Multiplayer footage from a capture card)
WeTheGamerz Events » (All 3 streams on one page)
Carbonfibah »
GiantBomb »
KillaMonkey »
Nathan8er (WePlayCoD) »
Fwiz »

Live Blogs

Twitter

Along with the above links, we will have own our representatives at the event and we are working on bringing you a live stream but we can't promise anything yet. Keep your eyes peeled to out Blog », Twitter » and Facebook » for all our updates. We will continuously try and add all the new information and footage onto our blog so stay tuned!

The event is scheduled to kick off at 6pm PDT and you can find a countdown timer here ».

[UPDATED] As we mentioned earlier, we've been trying to set-up a live stream. We can now tell you that Nathan8er will be representing us at the event and that involves streaming what he can. Head over to his Ustream » to watch the stream. We will have more details soon.

[UPDATED 2] As promised, we can now share more details about the live stream. Follow @Nathan8er and tune into http://bit.ly/caK1RW for a WePlayCoD look from inside the MP Reveal tonight!

This Weeks Summary - MP Teaser, Collector Editions and More

noreply@blogger.com (Boyle111) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:18:00 +0000

After a slow period of silence and almost no Call of Duty: Black Ops news, this past week has been a joy to behold. This week has seen the first look at Multiplayer as well as the reveal of the Collector Editions (vroom vroom!) but if you've been away all week then we have a summary for you!

To kick off the week, Treyarch released a teaser trailer showing the first ever footage of Multiplayer. The teaser showed off new weapons such as the FAMAS and the ballistic knife as well as new killstreaks like the RC-XD vehicle and the return of the care package.

The teaser also showed off the new 'Theater' mode which allows players to record, edit and upload gameplay. The ending of the teaser states that a full Multiplayer reveal will be coming on 1st September, which means that a lot of information is coming shortly. Check out the teaser in all its glory below.

Multiplayer Teaser Trailer

Once the video arrived, everyone began analyzing the teaser to see what they could find. Whether it be more customization, weapons, killstreaks and more, they certainly found a lot of interesting stuff. Check out this analysis » from Pwnage19 on the CoDHQ as well as Gametrailer's Pop-Block here » and IGN's Rewind Theater below.

IGN Rewind Theater

But just when we think that would be the only Black Ops news we'd receive this week, they ended the week off by revealing the Prestige and Hardened editions. Check out the details (as taken from CoDHQ ») and the video below.

Hardened Edition:

- Call of Duty: Black Ops full game
- Premium, special-edition SteelBook™ case
- Limited edition Black Ops collector’s medal w/display case
- 4 additional co-op maps not included in the standard edition of the game
- Special Black Ops Xbox Live or PlayStation Home avatar outfit

Prestige Edition:

The Prestige Edition is what every hardcore Call of Duty fan needs. It includes everything in the Hardened Edition, along with a real remote-control vehicle modeled after the in-game RC-XD killstreak reward! The RC-XD’s features include:

- Video & audio sent wirelessly to remote transmitter (200 ft. range)
- 2” backlit TFT 220 x176 color screen built into RC controller
- Digital proportional steering and throttle
- Independent suspension
- High and low speed settings
- Custom pistol grip style RC controller
- Display stand

The above video appears to show off the RC-XD vehicle on the "Launch" map that was seen in the teaser. Many have also noticed that the sniper zooms in x2!

The collector edition also gives players access to 4 exclusive co-op maps, but as co-op isn't yet revealed, this could mean anything. However, a number of retailers such as GameStop and Best Buy have listed these maps as the Nazi Zombie maps from Call of Duty: World at War. This isn't yet confirmed by Treyarch or Activision, but it's a good sign that Zombies will be returning to Black Ops. Check out Kotaku's story here » for the full details.

It's certainly been one hectic week and we can't wait till the full Multiplayer reveal on 1st September and the game's release in November! Let us know your thoughts regarding this weeks news on our Twitter », Facebook » and Forums ».

~ Boyle111

Black Ops Kicks Off Microsoft's E3 Briefing

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:46:00 +0000

Pulling the curtain back just a little more, Activision and Treyarch have been at E3 today showing off their next title in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops. From an epic demo showing us possibilities that have never been explored in the series, to information detailing plans for future downloadable content, we'll take a look at what has shown up on the internet today.

Kicking the day off was a brand new Black Ops trailer remix featuring a track from Eminem's new album Recovery, titled "Won't Back Down" and featuring Pink.

Microsoft's Xbox briefing today at E3 was said to touch on the highlights including exclusive titles ala Gears of War 3, promising partnerships like the one announced with ESPN, and of course, Kinect (See: Natal). The opener for the showing was none other than Treyarch's studio head Mark Lamia with a demo run through some of Black Ops' campaign. And yes, that's Reznov that you see in the tunnels.

As you can see from the gameplay shown, twists and turns of the game will be something that you can expect from Black Ops. From creeping through the rat-infested tunnels, to actually being able to control and fly a helicopter in Call of Duty (for the first time ever!), you never quite know what's coming up next.

After Microsoft's press showing, Geoff Keighley had the chance to talk with Mark Lamia a bit more, and also snagged an exclusive look at WMD, a single player level that takes place in the Ural Mountains of Russia (1968). This was one of the levels shown to us at the Community First Look Event, and rest assured, the proportions of epicness in WMD are heavy and what you would expect from our favorite blockbuster shooter.

Also mentioned during Microsoft's briefing was the announcement that all DLC for the Call of Duty franchise, starting with Black Ops and running through 2012 (theoretically for Sledgehammer's release and IW's MW3), would receive the timed exclusivity treatment for Xbox 360 owners. As many of you know, this formula has been and is currently being used by Activision with Modern Warfare 2 DLC, where PS3 and PC users receive content one month after it has been released on the 360. We'll leave it at that, because we all know how console wars end up.

Feel free to comment here, tweet us @WePlayCoD, or hit us up on Facebook with your thoughts on today's news.

Shi No Numa For The iPhone/iPod Touch

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:39:00 +0000

The hounds of Hell have made their way to the iTunes app store and are chomping at the bits to rip you apart. The second DLC map for Call of Duty: World at War Zombies on the iPhone/iPod Touch, Shi No Numa, has released and can be downloaded now.

Those that already own the Zombies app can update and purchase the new content for $4.99 from the app itself (see: New Maps in Main Menu). If you don't happen to own the app, you can simply download Shi No Numa from the iTunes app store for $9.99

We've had a bit of playtime through the new map already, and it's just as fun as you remember. Firing the Wunderwaffe DG-2, fighting Hell Hounds, and slaying freakbags with the Flogger trap, you're sure to enjoy this one. Join others online for a 4-man co-op experience that you just can't get anywhere else.

Shi No Numa on iTunes

The Resurgence Of Modern Warfare 2

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:38:00 +0000

Not that Modern Warfare 2 needed a resurgence, given the fact that it continues to dominate the most played games lists. In any case, a resurgence has come today in the form of the....Resurgence Map Pack.

This, the second map pack for Modern Warfare 2, looks to be quite different compared to the first content to release, the Stimulus Package. From sprawling sniper havens to the mouth of a clown, the variety is deep. After a bit of playtime, we're here to take a closer look at what these new maps are bringing us.

Thanks to our friend on Twitter @DannyTrose for providing the walkthrough video.

Starting off with Carnival, you're boots have hit the ground running in this deserted amusement park. This map definitely has personality. A bit larger than expected, the feel of the map is restricted by certain sections and locations.

A few of the landmarks that you'll be screaming over your headsets are the Funhaus, the merry-go-round, the rocket ship, the draw bridge, and the roller coaster. As previously mentioned, although this map is of decent size, the separate locations really provide some great chokepoints that keep the intensity level high. Keep an eye out for snipers in the rocket ship and campers perched on the second floor of the Funhaus.

Next up we have Fuel. This vast map is situated in a sunny desert in the Middle East. The first thing noticed in this map is that those of you that run-and-gun will want to alter your play a bit. With an expansive layout and several multi-story buildings, the long range shooter will have the better chance on Fuel. This layout also seems to slow the pace of a game down a bit as well, as much of your time will be spent on either finding a safe path or searching for a decent vantage point.

Last, but not least, Trailer Park. This map plays exactly how you would imagine it to, as a chaotic rush among the maze-like layout of dilapidated trailers and downed airplanes. This is where the run-and-gunners will shine. While many firefights will be held around the above-ground pool in the center of the map, a great strategy will be to cover the perimeter while looking towards the interior for enemies. With several trailers that surround many of the objective sites, a bomb planter will have to coordinate their approach wisely.

As you also know, CoD4 fan favorites Stike and Vacant have made a triumphant return as well. No rundown required for those two though. You know them, you love them. They're as great in MW2 as they were in CoD4, and that's really at that needs to be said.

Feel free to leave your comments here on Twitter @WePlayCoD, or on Facebook with your thoughts on the new maps. Have fun out there on the battlefields!

Call of Duty: Black Ops First Look Preview

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Here we are folks, a mere week after our trip to Treyarch Studios in sunny Santa Monica and we can finally share the epic visions that have filled our heads since then. From igniting members of the North Vietnamese Army with a Spas-12 equipped with incendiary ammo to providing recon from the seat of the notorious SR-71 Blackbird, prepare to embark on a badass journey filled with twists and turns never before seen from Call of Duty.

"Black Ops is not about the Cold War, it's about the black ops that occurred underneath the Cold War." - Mark Lamia

Let's start off with the two Single Player levels that we were shown. The first of which is titled "WMD". Most of you have seen glimpses of the SR-71 Blackbird throughout the trailers that have been released up until now, but what you haven't seen is how this bad boy is incorporated into the gameplay.

WMD

Weapons Used:

Modified Crossbow w/ Explosive Tips
Steyr AUG w/ Silencer
AK-47

Starting off in this level, you're suited up and ready to pilot the Blackbird which sits on a runway in California. After approaching the vehicle, you're saluted and begin to board the plane.

"Big Eye 6, you have the sky."

After requesting for takeoff, you're told "Your aircraft sir". You're then prompted to press a control to engage the boosters, then must pull back on the thumbstick to begin your ascent. After a short cinematic of Big Eye 6 in orbit, the screen cuts to a first person view of the cockpit.

"Big Eye 6, this is Kilo 1 requesting tactical recon."

The view is that of a heatmap screen where the 4 man team (Kilo 1 - SOG) can be seen prone in the snow. Your job is to assist them past any enemy troops that may be present. After providing them with recon, the screen fades, and you're then put into the boots of one of the members of the black ops patrolmen on the ground.

This is where we first got a peek at the modified crossbow that you've been hearing about. You lie prone in the snow with your squadmates on your flanks. Power lines can be seen in the distance. Your breathing can be heard, provoked by the frigid climate of the Ural Mountains. At that moment, a group of Russian soldiers on patrol slowly creep by to north. Their cold breath can be seen in the air, their boots crunching the snow beneath them. Luckily, you're not detected and the troops continue on their path.

Your objective is to make your way to a substation. The point of interest is that of a weapons manufacturing facility, obviously not a facility that one wishes to inhabit...that is, unless you're a member of this group of men who show no fear in the face of adversity. Making your way down the snowy trails, you're met with your first enemies. Shouldering your crossbow (click thumbstick to hold breath and steady aim), you pick off any targets while remaining completely silent.

Making your way further down, you're then required to hook up and rappel down the steep face of a mountain. One might imagine this would be where you cut to a cinematic sequence, but not in Black Ops. After hooking up your ropes and beginning your descent, you're required to push off of the mountain and put the brakes on several times before finally making it to the landing below. Shooting through the facility's windows with your silenced AUG rifle, you're immediately met by a hoard of Russian soldiers. Nothing you can't handle though.

Once you've taken the substation, your objective is updated and are asked to move to the "com-stat".

Kilo 1 is approaching the objective.

Making your way further down the mountain, you soon meet a group of enemies that require a bit more firepower. Switching over to explosive tips on your modified crossbow, the enemy never has a chance. One enemy is shot directly in the leg, in return exploding not only him but a few of his comrades. This is when the music kicks in and the shit gets thick. After you've taken out the enemy troops and taken the storage shed, you move onto the power room.

Alarms are sounding, enemy chatter can be heard. Switching to an assault rifle, you head towards the power room. Moving behind your teammate, he opens a door and is immediately met face to face with an enemy. What does he do? What any black ops badass would do...he quickly pulls out his blade and throws it at the enemy, impaling him in the neck. And the crowd goes wild!

Making your way through the facility, the opposition is heavy. Chaos ensues, but only shortly as you make short work of the enemies inside the facility. Moving to your objective, you find the relay and yank the fuses from the box. Objective complete.

Once you've cleared the mountain and completed the objective, there's only one more logical action scene that could possibly take place. Insert epic avalanche. Jumping across opening crevices, you follow your team to what you hope to be safety. As the snow rushes behind you, you have no choice but to jump.....

Slaughterhouse

Weapons Used:

Spas-12 w/ Dragon's Breath incendiary ammunition
CAR-15 Commando

Next up we have Slaughterhouse, which depicts the Battle of Hue City in 1968. Taking place during the Tet Offensive, you're in the boots of Mason, a black ops member of the SOG group infiltrating the city in South Vietnam.

You start off rappelling from a Huey chopper. As soon as you're in the air, the chopper is hit and starts spiraling out of control. Luckily you and your squadmate for this mission, Woods, are able to smash through a window into a multi-story building. Dazed by those events, you rise to your feet and are thrown a Spas-12 shotgun equipped with Dragon's Breath ammunition. Imagine a short-range flamethrower that shoots a burst of fire per trigger pull. Making your way to an objective, you're met with several Vietnamese enemies, who only end up taking a face full of flames via the end of your barrel.

Receiving assistance from friendly choppers, machine guns rain fire through windows mowing any enemy in it's path down with ease. Intensity is high, and mixing in civilians throughout the building requires quick thoughts and reactions to minimize their casualties.

Once you've made your way into the urban streets, you can hear a Vietnamese voice over a loudspeaker system...

American soldiers, put down your weapons! This is not your war. We do not wish you harm.

Outside you approach a group of Marines and take over their radio communications. Requesting assistance from the sky, you're then tasked with the job of designating buildings to be fired upon by the Huey's. Pounding the streets, you're able to provide recon to the choppers who make your job a bit easier. Don't forget about the remaining troops on the streets though, as they're out for blood. Picking them off one by one with your CAR-15 Commando, the screen soon fades to black, and our preview comes to an end.

Recalling the levels that were shown, the words of Mark Lamia (Treyarch studio head) ring through our heads, "We are trying to craft an experience on truly an epic scale.". From objective to objective, you're left wondering what's around the corner. What in the hell is coming up next? This is also the first Call of Duty where you'll actually be given a voice, immersing you deeper into the emotional experience of war.

Since we're assuming the role of a member of the SOG, our missions are truly different than those we've seen in past titles. These guys were allowed to approach their missions as they saw fit. Given access to advanced and personally modified weaponry, vehicles, and any equipment they might have needed, they were dropped behind enemy lines and ruled the battlefield.

Not only were SOG tactics and stories recounted by veterans like Major John Plaster, but enemy tactics and stories were studied with a highly-trained member of the Spetsnaz, Sonny Puzikas. Some of you may have seen Sonny on Spike's Deadliest Warrior as well as his popular instructional videos highlighting his tactical expertise (LINK). In short, the team at Treyarch has taken the task of depicting this era with as much authenticity as possible...and it looks like they've achieved that with mind-blowing missions that will leave your jaw on the floor.

After viewing the missions shown to us, we were left asking how Treyarch managed to achieve the high level of detail and animations while retaining that butter smooth 60 frames per second. While the same engine that powered World at War is being used, it's been improved and ratcheted up to provide a truly visceral experience. Not only has Treyarch incorporated the same motion capture technology as James Cameron's Avatar, but they have access to the world's largest studio with 200 cameras built specifically for Black Ops. These guys aren't using today's technology, they're forging tomorrow's technology...and it shows.

We were also given access to some of the behind-the-scenes work as well, like the laser scanning of authentic military uniforms which are then transferred over to the game in a highly detailed fashion. When we say this game looks good, it looks REALLY good!

Another station that we were shown detailed the new AI tactics that you'll see in the Black Ops campaign. New scripting has given the enemy evasive tactics. Once you lock on to your target, the enemy will take measures to prevent your success. From dipping away from your crosshairs to rolling into cover, Treyarch has yet again brought us a more intelligent foe who is surely to impress.

Last but certainly not least, we'd like to touch on some of the multiplayer/Co-op details that we were able to get our hands on. Although Treyarch isn't ready to rip the top off of the competitive side of things, we were given the chance to talk with Dan Bunting and David "Vahn" Vohnderhaar, who both are working extremely hard on the multiplayer portion of Black Ops. Instead of attempting to thread their words into a neatly woven paragraph, we're giving you bullet points. Dig in...

The Black Ops mp team is twice the size compared to the mp team of World at War
Work on multiplayer began on day one
There is no time period for multiplayer, giving us access to more toys and tools
Vehicles will return for mp, although not how you know them in CoD's of past
The mp team reads the forums, blogs, Twitter, etc. and are sensitive to what the community says
No mp maps have been taken from sp, although some sp maps have been taken from mp
Create-a-Class customization is deep and includes many new features
Focus is being put on varied playlists, including those for old school gamers ala Barebones
The team is also focused on how to extend the game once you leave your console/PC
Many of your favorite weapons will be seen, although we can't speak specifics
Region filter will return
Leave with party feature sounded to be making a return
Host migration will be included
Auto-aim ("Sticky Aim") will have a toggle on/off option
Focused on preventing hackers/modders with a dedicated "security team"
2-4 play Co-op will return, and it's not Campaign Co-op, rather a "really fun co-op mode that you and your friends will love to sit on the couch and play". Speculate away people.
It looks like dedicated servers will be returning to the PC version, although mod tools are still in question.

We know that's not everything that the community has asked, but like we said, the team just isn't ready to spill the beans on everything regarding multiplayer. Impressions are great and hopes are high from the short time that we did have to talk about the competitive side though.

To end, we would like to thank Treyarch and Activision for giving us this peek inside Call of Duty: Black Ops. The game looks absolutely amazing, and the team is extremely focused and dedicated to bringing us a fresh experience to the Call of Duty franchise. You'll see new elements of gameplay never before explored, and a new playable faction who is truly the best of the best. Stay tuned in the coming weeks and months for more on Call of Duty: Black Ops.

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Treyarch Community Manager Wants Your Input

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:02:00 +0000

Earlier today Treyarch's Community Manager Josh Olin (@JD_2020) put out the call for your input on the multiplayer side of things for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops. The question posed was what you, the player, loved and hated from Call of Duty's of past.

We decided to skim through and nab some of your responses. Enough of our blabbing, let's see what you had to say about it...

GingybreadMan: @JD_2020 Command pro/no falling damage perk needs to be taken off & dual shotguns. Unrealistic in a military game! This is't halo!!

TU5K3N: @JD_2020 @pstjoker mods man mods. lean! jeeps (UO) punkbuster admin tools dediservers skins for my avatar

j_almeida: @JD_2020 another thing the grenade launcher(noob tube) put it as perk slot cause people abuse that...hence (noob tube)

dy75: @JD_2020 Hates commando, danger close, oma, boosting, crappy hit detection/lag likes host migration, killstreaks, overall feel & slickness

marandmar: @JD_2020 LOVE: Nazi zombies, spec ops, co-op singleplayer campaign, cpt. Price, Reznov, involving and emotional campaign in MW2 and WaW

magicfanejc42: @JD_2020 I <3 gaining pro perks titles(MORE!) emblems large weapon n attachment selection. Needs customizable chars n cammos 2 b added.

EarnMyRespect: @JD_2020 Love: Simplicity. Hate: Over complicated stuff. Keep the playing ground fair a la COD2 Nothing over the top/extra, its stupid

coolguyx1991: @JD_2020 The mp gore was amazing, as was the perk flak jacket, betties, most of all the flame thrower!!!!!!

j_almeida: @JD_2020 dude pls keep the KS at only 3 or maybe 4!!!! MW2 KS killed the MP...secondly keep the perks simplistic...like you guys did in W@W

huiyu22: @JD_2020 all the death perks, noob tubes and stupid spawns.

D0ntT4seMeBr0: @JD_2020 Loved lobby leaderboards, loved backout with party, but didnt like how the match ended when host left

Fengato: Need barebones playlist - no perks, attachments, streaks @JD_2020 #CODBlackOps

zBaCkFiR3: @JD_2020 less killstreaks (WaW) no stupid perks (commando) shotguns as primary, balanced weapons(cod3 was perfect), NO THERMAL, Barebones!!

dM_92: @JD_2020 Loved the simplicity and level playing field in CoD2. Appreciated the new weapons in the new ones; dislike customizable killstreaks

Fir3Fox_fr: @JD_2020 please add a zombie mode , it was one of the best thing in cod 5 moreover a lot of player wont be happy without a zombie ..

coolguyx1991: @JD_2020 i love the voice acting in mp it was fun to hear your character or other holler out BA stuff!

kingdude89: @JD_2020 ZOMBIES

BigDogg01: @JD_2020 grenade launchers, unlimited run, & commando = very bad

Icyanimal: @JD_2020 I liked how in WAW we could stay in a Xbox Live party and still play any playlist we wanted!

As you can see from this small slice of the pie, the likes and dislikes run the gamut from hating Commando and the frequently used "noob tubes", to loving zombie mode and pro perks. It also looks like many of you yearn for a return to the simpler times, when it was just you and your gun.

Although nothing has been confirmed, a Barebones mode that closely resembles the days of CoD2 without perks and killstreaks has been mentioned on the official Black Ops forums by the developers. Keep your trigger fingers crossed and we may just see that come to fruition this November.

We have to say, from the personal interactions on Twitter to the in-depth Q&A on the official forums, it's great to see that Treyarch is extremely interested in making Black Ops an experience that we can all enjoy. Whether it be removing a perk hated by the majority, offering dedicated servers for the PC community, or simply including functions like "leave with party", the outlook is extremely optimistic at this point.

With that said, head over to Twitter and speak your mind on multiplayer. Simply send your tweet @JD_2020 and your voice will be heard. It's as simple as that.

Don't forget to follow WePlayCoD on Twitter @WePlayCoD and join us on Facebook @ http://facebook.com/WePlayCoD.

Call of Duty: Black Ops First Look Preview...Preview

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:09:00 +0000

As many of you know, a few of us in the community had the chance to hit up Treyarch Studios this past Friday for an inside look on their next Call of Duty title, Black Ops. While we can't speak on specifics yet (pesky non-disclosure agreements), I do want to let you know a few things that may tide you over until this coming Friday (5/28), which is when we'll all be able to talk about the many fascinating things that were shared with us.

First, I have to say thank you to Treyarch and Activision for giving us the opportunity to look at what they've been working on. The involvement that was put into this event let us, the gamers, know that the team is indeed focused on how we perceive their work and ensures us that what we spout in the forums, blogs, and the internet in general is actually being heard.

From the extensive face time with studio head Mark Lamia, humorous and informative Q&A sessions with PC developer Cesar Stastny, in-depth looks at the inner-workings of what goes in to making the game, down to (last but certainly not least) extremely exciting banter with multiplayer guru David Vohnderhaar...we really got the sense that these guys are gamers just like you and I. The things that piss you off, piss them off. The things that you love about a game, they love. In short, they're an extremely passionate crew, and they've been working extremely hard to bring you something that will blow you away. From what we've seen, they're on track to achieve just that.

Now, not everything that you're dying to know will be answered. Although this was an extremely in-depth preview event, there were many things that the team just wasn't ready to talk about...or the PR team wasn't willing to allow the team to talk about. With that said, when a developer literally jumps up and down from the sheer excitement of what they have in store for us, you can't help but think that these guys have brought the big guns.

Stay tuned for our detailed rundown this coming Friday, May 28th (9am EST). Remember to follow us on Twitter @WePlayCoD and on Facebook @ facebook.com/WePlayCoD.

Official Call of Duty: Black Ops Reveal Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:57:00 +0000

From epic explosive crossbow shots to GKNOVA6 references, last night's reveal trailer brought us another fantastic look at Call of Duty: Black Ops. Enjoy!

Our friends at WeTheGamerz have taken the time to compile a huge list of screenshots from the trailer. Feel free to browse through them for the bits that you may have missed.

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New Call of Duty: Black Ops Details

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:50:00 +0000

The 14th is finally here, and that means the Black Ops hype train is rolling along with the unveiling of new gameplay details in the UK's Official Xbox magazine and PC Zone magazine. Let's go ahead and jump into the details.

As reported, Black Ops will be set during the lengthy span of the Cold War, taking you from the war-torn jungles of Vietnam to the frigid mountains of Russia. Treyarch has said that by visiting some of the newer locations, they're hoping to bring some much-needed variety in scenery to the franchise.

As you might imagine, Black Ops was described by OXM as "unbelievably gorgeous", with improved fire and smoke effects, as well as improved character animation and "incredible" lighting. Treyarch's last installment was an extremely appealing game to the eyes, so we can only imagine how fantastic Black Ops will look with the praise it's already receiving in the art department.

As VG247 reported earlier this year (LINK), we'll be assuming the role of a member in the Studies and Observations Group, a crew that worked as a smaller team, dealing in "black operations" missions. We're still banking on our character being that of Frank Barnes, a "a fiercely patriotic veteran of WW2… A solid leader, possessed with an excellent ability to assess and respond to any situation quickly and decisively.".

The missions you'll take part in with the S.O.G. that have been detailed look to be exciting. The mentioned missions include those where you'll be rappelling from a chopper into Hue City, Vietnam in order to check up on some backroom Russian dealings, and a mission that looks to be revisiting a feature that was cut from World at War, swimming. Following a chopper crash into the Huong River, you're left to swim through the dark waters with only your blade to protect you. Sounds like one hell of a ride!

Some of the new weaponry we'll be handling is the military crossbow, which gives you the ability to either go with a stealth kill or switch over to your explosive tips and go out with a bang. Explosive seems to be a trend here, because also mentioned are the M202 launcher and an "incendiary shotgun". If you've been following the GKNOVA6 happenings (LINK), you'll recognize Dragon's Breath, which was mentioned a few weeks ago. This is a standard shotgun, with the round being specifically developed to deliver a "spark" that can reach up to 20 feet in length, making this, in a sense, a short-range flamethrower.

Not stopping there, we'll also be getting our hands on some more vehicles this time around, and it looks to be in both the campaign and multiplayer. Treyarch stated that although vehicles would be returning, they're "not the way you remember them". Aside from that bit of vagueness, OXM also mentions that not only will we be able to control a helicopter, we'll be having badass helicopter-on-helicopter battles.

Treyarch also confirmed the return of a 2-4 player co-op mode, but are remaining silent on multiplayer. The mention of "increased character customization" does have our ears perked up a bit though.

Last but certainly not least, while talking with PC Zone, studio head Mark Lamia confirmed the return of dedicated servers for PC gamers in Black Ops.

Lamia stated, "We do work very hard to reconcile the desire to manipulate and modify those dedicated servers with offering them the persistent experience and benefits that the console system provides."

"We're working very hard to marry those two things, so people can run dedicated servers and also participate in the communal experience the console players get to have, given they're all on first-party servers.".

If this just isn't enough Black Ops info for you, stay tuned to WePlayCoD (on Twitter @WePlayCoD and on Facebook @ /WePlayCoD) as we'll be making a trip to Treyarch Studios to witness firsthand what all of the hubbub is about.

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MW2 Resurgence Pack Releasing June 3rd + Double XP

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:17:00 +0000

*Update* - Robert "fourzerotwo" Bowling joined Xbox's Major Nelson earlier today and gave up the details on the upcoming Resurgence Pack. Infinity Ward is continuing to follow the previous model of 3 brand new maps as well 2 throwback CoD4 maps. The maps included in this DLC pack are Vacant (CoD4), Strike (CoD4), Carnival (daytime amusement park), Trailer Park (tight corridors, maze-like), Fuel (sniper map, possible biggest map, oil refinery). Robert also stated that the second map pack will follow suit and come at a price of 1200 Microsoft Points or $15. (LINK) - *Update*

That's right, the second map pack for Modern Warfare 2 looks to have just received a release date of June 3rd. This announcement only a week after Kotaku had reported that Thomas Tippl of Activision had stated that the second map pack would be releasing in late 2010 (LINK).

The official announcement of the Resurgence Pack came from Activision themselves, along with the mention of two upcoming Double XP weekends, dated May 28th and June 4th (LINK).

Call of Duty: Black Ops Eye Candy

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:55:00 +0000

We've snagged some high-resolution screenshots from the official Call of Duty: Black Ops trailer which aired last week.

We'll let the pictures do the talking. Feel free to check out our breakdown of the trailer for background info on the images that you see here. (LINK) *click on image for larger view*

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WePlayCoD Breaks Down Call of Duty: Black Ops Teaser

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:24:00 +0000

Ok, we've finally wiped the saliva from our mouths and replaced our socks which were knocked off by last night's Black Ops trailer. We're here for one thing, and on thing only...to figure out what in the hell was going on in that fast-paced and action-packed trailer of exponentially epic proportions.

Let's jump right in. Thanks to our friends at Gametrailers for providing the HD video. We've captured some of those images that we found important and will be discussing those right now...

First up we are in what looks to be some type of high-tech facility being talked to by what we can only assume is some type of "doctor". We see medical instruments, drugs, and syringes on a nearby operation table. This "doctor" can be heard saying "This should help you remember everything." This situation is very MKULTRA-esque. MKULTRA was a US program that ran from the early 50's into the late 60's with the goal of extracting valuable information from the human mind via various drugs, hypnosis, and other psychological experiments. You can also see what looks to be a 2010 date in the lower right hand corner possibly meaning that we're dealing with flashback sequences.

First we see the launch of an ICBM, or Intercontinental Ballistics Missile. Gaining popularity during the Cold War, these bad boys were mainly designed to carry nuclear warheads across great distances. Unfortunately it looks like someone hit the big red button already, so let's hope someone has the means to intercept before it reaches the planned destination.

In this shot we can see what looks to be a Russian scientist or doctor attempting to escape an explosion of sorts. You can also see two soldiers, which leads us to believe that this could be a military laboratory.

Arctic environments you say? Well we obviously know that there were no arctic environments in the Vietnam War. Perhaps we'll be making a trip to Russia in order to take care of some business, but don't forget that UK retailer GAME leaked this game description which also mentions "the Arctic" ...

"Now you will witness the birth of the Elite Special Forces and take part in off-the-record missions using unconventional weaponry to get the job done! From Cuba to the Arctic and the jungles of Vietnam, Call of Duty: Black Ops features stunning cinematic graphics and intense gameplay that puts you right at the heart of the action!" - SOURCE

Not much in the way of theories in this image, but it looks like we may be in store for another gory depiction of war as was the case with Treyarch's last installment, World at War. Hopefully this translates over the multiplayer as well. We know some of you felt that it was "over the top", but we'd rather see decapitated melons and exposed femurs over a "jelly-like spray of blood" any day.

Per the caption, you can see a downed chopper which ends up underwater. We do know that there were underwater features planned for World at War that were ultimately scrapped. Perhaps Treyarch plans on bringing that scenario back this time? We shall see.

What looks to be confirming rumors, here we see what looks to be Vietnamese militiamen tearing through the jungles. Beautiful jungles might we add. Beautiful until you hear the chatter and gunfire from one of America's most dangerous and elusive enemies of any past war.

Rappelling sequence, coming right up. This man that pops up a few times throughout the trailer can be seen dropping from what we can assume is a Huey in what looks to be either Vietnam or Cuba. We're going with Cuba, but that's just a hunch.

Next up we see what looks to be a soldier dragging a fellow comrade to safety. This got us thinking, what if this were not only contained to single player, but was also brought into the multiplayer portion of the game. Treyarch gave us a medic class in CoD3 which allowed us to revive fallen friendlies (MEDIC!, MEDIC!). They brought it back as a perk when World at War released as Second Chance. Perhaps this time around we'll be given the opportunity to not only revive fallen friendlies, but drag them to safety before doing so.

Here we see the extremely popular UH-1A, also known as the Huey. Used for everything from insertion and extraction, to combat missions, this WAS the pinnacle chopper of the Vietnam War.

It's time for another weapon shot. Many have suspected this to be an M4 Rifle or MP5 in the first screenshot, but we're going with the CAR-15 Commando model...which coincidentally, was specifically issued to the US backed Studies and Observations Group during Vietnam. S.O.G. for short has been rumored to be the group we'll be a part of in Black Ops. More on that in a bit. The flash shots of the weapon in the "high tech facility are via zeroy of RGN...who also is creator of the insanely amazing Vietnam Mod for World at War. We're not exactly sure what weapon it is, but it does resemble the M4, and keep in mind the 2010 date also seen in the facility.

Once again, these images will not be seen if you blink, sneeze, or cough. We have what looks to be the image of a lunar rover, similar to the rover used in the Apollo moon program used by the US in the early 1970's. Make of this what you will, but we're assuming that we're once again at odds with the Russians in a space program. Again, thanks to zeroy for these images.

Next we get a shot at two weapons that make an appearance in Black Ops. The Steyr AUG and the RPK74 AR. We're guessing that these are both being used by the Soviets, and is most likely in a Cold War, post Cuban Missile Crisis setting.

Who's this badass? As GTTV also guessed, we're going with the main character. And since we've done our homework, we'll go the route of this being Frank Barnes, the "fiercely patriotic veteran of WW2…a solid leader, possessed with an excellent ability to assess and respond to any situation quickly and decisively". If you'll remember back a few months ago, VG247 snagged a casting call sheet calling for voiceover actors for an ATVI video game (LINK). To further corroborate that rumor, the crew over at the Call of Duty Zombies forum (LINK) uncovered this document which also mention the S.O.G. (Studies and Observations Group) which was a highly classified group employed by the US during the...you guessed it, Vietnam War.

Nothing extremely exciting about this shot theory wise, but it does look to provide more proof for the Vietnam rumors. Vietnamese style conical straw hat? Check. AK-47 (used by North Vietnamese)? Check.

Next up we see a first person view from a chopper which looks to be raining down some heavy fire on an enemy deep in the thick of the jungle. Perhaps a Cuban or Vietnamese setting. Infer what you will, but we sure hope this does in fact end up being a player controller action sequence.

The above pictures show an SR-71 and an SR-71 pilot in the fully pressurized suit, developed by the David Clark company at the beginning point of American's involvement in the Cold War. SR-71's were primarily used in recon missions over North Vietnam. Below is an actual photo of an SR-71 pilot fully suited up...

The ending image is the back of an unidentified man. That green jacket looks awfully familiar though, and if the rumors prove to be true, we ARE going on a trip to Cuba. In other words, we could be having a run-in with Comandante himself, aka Fidel Castro. Then again, we could be sorely wrong. Again, we shall see.

Well, there you have it. We've nitpicked what we saw in the video. Perhaps you've seen something that we missed or would like to discuss this more. Feel free to tweet us @WePlayCoD or visit our forums (LINK) if you'd like to continue the discussions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Official Site + Release Date

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:17:00 +0000

We're keeping it short and sweet here.

Intentionally or unintentionally, the crew at Treyarch has pushed the official site for the next CoD installment to the public, and we've been given the official title and an official release date.

Call of Duty: Black Ops will be hitting stores on November 9th, 2010. The official site can be found at http://callofduty.com/blackops where you'll find a blog and pre-order tab. This looks to be an extension of the Call of Duty HQ which was used and is still being used as the official site for Call of Duty: World at War. The first blog posting reads as follows...

We at Treyarch are excited to reveal our latest development – Call of Duty: Black Ops! Be sure to head over to CallOfDuty.com/blackops as more details begin to unfold! Follow @JD_2020 and @Treyarch on Twitter for the latest news & discussions regarding Black Ops.

Don't forget that Gametrailers TV will be airing the first trailer for Black Ops tonight on Spike @ 12:40am.

Have a great weekend!

WePlayCoD Forums Are Moving

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:02:00 +0000

First, let me start off by saying that I appreciate each and every one of you that have registered on our site since we first opened up last August. We've had the chance to make many new friends, and we certainly hope that you have as well.

With that said, we've decided to move our forum section over to our friends at http://aggregame.com. Aside from being a great site with everything from a gaming news aggregate system to live chats, they're also extremely Twitter oriented which has been our main focus since day one.

We'll be working on transferring some of our threads/info over to the new section over the next few days. In the meantime, head over to http://aggregame.com/register and get yourself signed up. Our existing forum will remain open for another week or so, but we ask that you go ahead and start posting over at Aggregame starting today. Below you'll find those important links you'll need to find us over there.

WePlayCoD Forum Section

WPC AggreTweet Channel w/ Live Chat

Don't forget that the very first trailer for Call of Duty 7 will premier tomorrow (Friday) night on Gametrailers TV on Spike @ 12:40am. We're still working on having a live stream of the episode for those that may not have Spike TV. Stay tuned to WPC on Twitter @WePlayCoD for more news regarding that and if we'll actually be able to make that happen over the next day.

Again, thank you each for supporting us and we hope to see you and your fragging friends over on Aggregame soon!

Have a great weekend!

- MaTtKs

Call of Duty 7 Reveal Trailer Coming Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Boyle111) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:09:00 +0000

What's the one annual thing that we love to see every year? A new Call of Duty, of course!

There's been plenty of rumour and speculation but it looks like the official news is about to start rolling in. As you may well know, there's been a lot of Vietnam and Cold War rumours as well as the GKNOVA6 mystery (which our friends are CoDZ are great at unravelling) but now it's time to get the real information that we've all been waiting for.

What would you do if we said the first look at Call of Duty 7 will be shown THIS Friday? Pretty exciting huh? Well start getting excited because that's right, the first Call of Duty 7 teaser trailer will be shown on GametrailersTV this Friday! It's also worth noting that CoD:World at Wars Nazi Zombies was first shown on GametrailersTV back in 2008, a month before the game was released.

Video Games | GameTrailers TV | Episode 310 Promo

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

With plenty of Call of Duty 7 previews in many gaming magazines next month, it's safe to say that the Call of Duty 7 craze is about to begin.

What would you like to see in Call of Duty 7? What maps? The return of Zombies? What new perks would you introduce? Let us know via our Twitter and our Forums. Let your minds run wild!

~ Boyle111

More CoD7 Magazine Reveals + Cover Image

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:31:00 +0000

As we told you earlier this month, the month of May will bring us what looks to be an official reveal for the next installment to the Call of Duty franchise currently in development by Treyarch (CoD:WaW). Both the Official Playstation Magazine and the Official Xbox Magazine will have details regarding CoD7 which is set to be released later in the year (Nov).

Today we've received word that yet another magazine will be bringing us the scoop on what Treyarch has been keeping under wraps on May 14th. This Spanish magazine sent out emails regarding this story and the above image, which certainly looks Vietnam-esque to us. We're willing to bet that this is an official image as well due to it's similarity to World at War's notorious "Helmet On Rifle" image, which we'll also show you below.

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Another Day, Another CoD7 Clue

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:27:00 +0000

As many of you know, the end of the week brought us another channel of clues and cryptic messages on the CoD7 viral site http://gknova6.com. With a bit of a community effort, things seem to have been unraveled and deciphered. Our buddies over at MovieViral look to have a pretty complete breakdown of what's going on, so we'll let them explain in their own words...

"We posted an article a little earlier about the second transmission that appeared on GKNOVA6.com. The new video included a code that has since been deciphered as “Classified Announcement Sold,” however a commenter pointed out in our article it may very well be “Classified Announcement SOMD.” We have that classified announcement after the break.

The commenter, Justin, points out that we actually had the wrong answer to the code – off by one letter. Instead of “Sold” it’s “Somd”. That lead him to SOMD.com, a website for Southern Maryland (which is where the packages were sent from, coincidentally), basically used for local news, event planning and so on. The announcement was within this site. If you go to the site, click “Classifieds” > “Announcements” > “PSAs” > And then you’ll find it.

The classified announcement reads:

NOVA
Posted by: Eve Reign on Friday, 9 April 2010, at 3:20 p.m.
LWLXRMSYWN.GVVOXXPXBVOKTPXAVSFTMBK -AONTHLRDOF.DHXSWEJHCQSQFWTCZUBCAM
LWLXRMSYWN.LRDOFUINENYMGNPBMSYWNHAM, -YFTTXEWPGJL.XVORLUINEASPTCZUBJWGILVF
LWLXRBGG.CCGRNYMGNAEMOWXAAGMSYWNGVVO, -GCYSRZYKXR.YBCBGCYGVVOXDOKSWEJUINE
LWLXRMSYWN.XVORLCCGRAONTHLVFCWKYG, -FMFWCMXIMX.RTLHGPBWTMBKNSNTZBIM
XXPXSQFW.HYORVPAKYHAMCAMMBKAONTH, MUZOWHYORV.CAMIGRAONTHLRDOFHYORVOAVBM
You can find me at the Cheeping River. It’s near the Cheering Viper.

It still hasn’t been cracked – why Justin turned to us – so get working! We’ll be posting updates on this article as the come in, and make sure you follow me on twitter for the latest.

UPDATE 10:05PM: MrToasty deciphered the code using the key “sputnik”:

THREEEIGHT.NINEFIVEONESEVENNINESIX -SEVENSEVEN.ONEFOURSIXFIVEEIGHTSIX

THREEEIGHT.SEVENFOURFOURTWOEIGHTONE, -ONEZEROFOUR.EIGHTFOURSIXEIGHTZEROSIX

THREETWO.NINEFOURTHREEEIGHTEIGHTNINE, -ONEZEROSIX.FOURONENINEFOURFOURFOUR

THREEEIGHT.EIGHTNINESEVENSIXSEVEN, -SEVENSEVEN.ZEROTHREESIXFIVEFIVE

FIVEFIVE.SEVENFIVEONESIXSIXSEVEN, THREESEVEN.SIXONESEVENSEVENSEVENEIGHT

So, that’s:
38.951796, -77.146586 – CIA Headquarters
38.744281, -104.846806 – NORAD
32.943889, -106.419444 – White Sands (Missile Complex)
38.89767, -77.03655 – White House
55.751667, 37.617778 – Ivanovskaya ploshchad, Russian Federation" - SOURCE

To consolidate these findings a bit, let's just say that it looks like we are definitely going to be dealing with a Cold War setting, and as was the case in CoD's of past, some baddies with weapons of mass destruction and some very bad intentions. Stay tuned as things unfold.

Call of Duty 7 Reveal Next Month

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:09:00 +0000

That's right ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the Official Playstation Magazine will officially reveal Call of Duty 7 in all of it's badass glory in next months installment.

No word on what exactly this reveal with delve into, but it looks like we'll be finding out exactly what we've all been waiting for as far as a setting goes judging from the "60's style hand grenade" found on this months teaser.

* Update * It also looks like OXM (Official Xbox Magazine) will have a reveal piece for Call of Duty in their next installment, dropping May 14th.

"And, seeing as the cat's out of the bag... issue 60 of OXM, out 14th May, will have the first details of the new Call of Duty." - @OXMUK

Stay tuned for more info as it releases.

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Possible Call of Duty 7 News Coming Soon?

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:14:00 +0000

Here's the deal. A few of us in the CoD community received a mysterious package in the mail today. This package contained a single USB flash drive.

Upon loading this flash drive, we were met with a text file and an MP3 file which was very similar to the radio transmissions found in World at War's zombie mode. The text file consisted of the following -Cryptography; Isotope; Philanthropy; Hydrogen; Ember; Rebirth. Using our heads, we saw that those words created the single word CIPHER. That meant we had some investigating to do. The following is the MP3 file that was also included...

After scratching our heads for a few minutes, we were given a link to Joystiq, who also received this mysterious package and had already finished the dirty work for us. Here's what they had to say....

"Sneaky marketers take note: Joystiq is likely to become entangled in elaborate and possibly regrettable alternate reality games on slow news days.

Today, we received an unmarked USB storage device in a mysterious, unmarked envelope. The drive held a simple text file, with the following words: Cryptography; Isotope; Philanthropy; Hydrogen; Ember; Rebirth. Oh, this one's easy! Cryptography; Isotope; Philanthropy; Hydrogen; Ember; Rebirth. Cipher! But for what?

An audio file embedded on the same drive offered only some electronic voices, a sequence of letters and numbers read by a female voice -- M O D [sound of 3 chimes] Z Z Z J N Q R Y D 3 F R P -- and some words spoken by a man: "What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also," followed by, "Don't believe everything you see."

The identity of the man speaking may be impossible to determine, but you might recognize the person he's quoting initially: Julius Caesar. Using a Caesar cipher, and assuming that "mod" and the sound of 3 chimes signaled a shift of 3 letters, we ended up with "W W W G K N O V A 6 COM." That led to a mysterious website, featuring a small, adjustable television set.

More codes and quotes! As best as we and our partner Google can determine, the quote emanating from the television is from Francis Bacon and -- yes, that's right. Bacon Cipher. It's less delicious than it sounds.

The audio message on the website simply spells out "Nova Six" over and over, but some of the letters are spoken by a male, whereas other are spoken by a female. Bacon's method of steganography is used to hide messages within plain sight, usually with different type faces. We assumed that the male and female voices offered a similar method of obfuscation, and converted each male letter to "A" and each female letter to "B."

At the very end, a voice utters, "Hell is purple." Et voila: Purple Hell offers an automatic converter for the "Baconian Cipher." After plugging in our converted string of letters, we received this confirmation:

"APRIL WEEK TWO.""

Here is the video found on the GKNOVA6 site. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter @WePlayCoD.

So there you have it, "APRIL WEEK TWO". The team over at Joystiq seemed to think that this was in regards to Fallout, but we know better. Considering a few of us in the CoD community were specifically targeted to receive this message, it's safe to assume that our friends at Treyarch have something up their sleeves next week....AND WE CAN'T WAIT!

Pay To Play CoD7?

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:46:00 +0000

Reports are now swirling with grumblings regarding Activision's move to charge a monthly fee for PC players AS WELL AS console players for their next installment to the Call of Duty franchise.

Recent reports pointed towards the PC community as the only ones being burdened with the monthly fee, but trusted sources inside Activision have now begun leaking reports regarding the console involvement in this debacle. As of now, it looks to be a $10 monthly subscription fee for all platforms. Although this will not be a mandatory fee in order to play, ponying up the coin will net you more weapons, character skins, multiplayer maps, and most interesting, what is said to be "superior matchmaking". What exactly is meant by "superior matchmaking" is unknown at the moment.

A recent quote from Activision's Bobby Kotick all but cements this recent unraveling of events....

"With players downloading the recent Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package DLC in droves, paired with the many requests for DLC including additional content, we strongly believe that a paid subscription could very well work for those hardcore players looking to gain an edge over their fellow players." - Bobby Kotick

We have contacted both Treyarch and Activision on this matter and will update with any reply we receive.

SOURCE

HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

WePlayCoD Community Videos

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:18:00 +0000

As promised, we've put put together a post of gameplay videos from the WePlayCoD community. Sit back and enjoy. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to show these guys some appreciaton for their talent and work. (feel free to click the videos and watch directly from Youtube for a better viewing experience)

First up we've got a sniper montage from Tatemelson submitted via @mateen110...

Next up is @duckfan458's very first montage, of the quick-scope variety...

Here we have a great gameplay video w/ commentary from @scytherz...

Next we present @zachcvh's montage with a very cool tune to boot...

And last but certainly not least is a great montage (as always) from @Evlmidget25 via @MW2Media...

We hope you enjoyed watching these videos from the great community that is WePlayCoD. Don't forget to show your fellow video-cappers some love by rating their videos and subscribing to their channels! Feel free to DM us @WePlayCoD with your videos for our next installment of WPC Community Videos.

Have a great weekend!

Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package DLC (Updated)

noreply@blogger.com (WePlayCoD) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:05:00 +0000

* Updated 3/14 - Infinity Ward has now officially confirmed the rumors that have been swirling about for weeks now. Check out fourzerotwo on Major Nelson's podcast for official verification (forward to 49:40 for MW2 info) - LINK *

* Updated 3/13 - Xbox Live now has the Stimulus Package placeholder link up on the XBL Marketplace. Along with this link is a description of the 5 maps that will be in the first map pack (3 new maps, 2 CoD4 maps). Details below. (via @boyle111)

* Updated 3/10 - Stimulus Package video below. A reliable source has filled us in that this DLC pack will cost 1200 MS Points aka $15.00. *

* UPDATE - Another working video has been added for your viewing pleasure. Activision did confirm today that the first map pack is titled "Stimulus Package" (LINK). Enjoy! *

"The best-selling Xbox 360 game of all-time just got bigger, with more epic multiplayer content, first on Xbox LIVE! The Stimulus Package delivers 5 additional action-packed multiplayer maps featuring a variety of locations: "Bailout," a multi-level apartment complex; "Storm," an open industrial park littered with heavy machinery; "Salvage," a snowy junkyard fortified by stacked debris and crushed cars. Two legendary fan-favorites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare return, including "Crash," a war-torn urban environment; and "Overgrown," which features a massive dry creek bed." - LINK

As you can see, some of the map names have obviously changed from the time that this video was leaked. Those changes (as seen on the XBL Marketplace link) look to be that Complex has changed to Bailout, and Compact has been changed to Salvage.