Black Ops 2

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Prestige Emblems

2012-11-04T13:08:00.003-08:00

As you may know, there are 10 levels of Prestige in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, five less than Treyarch’s first Black Ops game, and 55 levels to get through per Prestige. Below, via Eurogamer Expo, you will find an image containing all ten Black Ops 2 Prestige emblems.

When you hit max-prestige and fill out the XP bar for Prestige 10 you become ‘Prestige Master’ and receive a special Prestige emblem. The Prestige Master emblem is the last one in the gallery above.
Also, don’t forget that when you Prestige in Black Ops 2 you keep all of your unlocks, weapon XP, challenges, camo, etc. Nothing gets reset.
There are also emblems for Black Ops 2′s Zombies Mode.

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Welcome to Nuketown 2025 - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Video

2012-11-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

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"Surprise" - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Live-Action Trailer

Call of Duty: Elite Goes Completely Free, DLC to be Offered Separately–New Trailer

2012-10-15T15:52:00.001-07:00

Activision has announced that DLC will be removed from Call of Duty: Elite and offered separately via a Season Pass, this means that the Elite service is now available to all users completely free of charge.
Beginning with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players will be able to sign up for a free Elite account and use all of the service’s features for free. Any additional game content will now be offered via a Season Pass which costs 4000 Microsoft Points or $49.99. The pass includes access to four map packs which will be released throughout 2013 for both standard multiplayer and Zombies, these packs can also be purchased separately for 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99.
“Several of the Call of Duty Elite services which are currently only available to our premium members are things that would further unite, engage and delight our player community,” said Activision Publishing CEO, Eric Hirshberg. “So we are going to make them free for Call of Duty: Black Ops II.”
Call of Duty: Elite‘s free services include:

Player HQ: Game statistics including enhanced match information such as heat maps and recent match data. Players can modify their classes using Treyarch’s new ‘Pick 10 Create-a-Class’ system.

Clan HQ: Join an existing clan or start your own, invite friends and then take part in Call of Duty: Black Ops II clan competitions.

Zombies Support: Players can track Zombie statistics and compare it to other players’ around the world.

Call of Duty Elite TV: Launching with tablet support with Call of Duty: Black Ops II, the new Call of Duty Elite TV will deliver a renewed community focus featuring developer tips and strategy programming, custom class overviews and more.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is scheduled to release November 13 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Official Elite Trailer

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Black Ops 2 Achievements/Trophies Revealed

2012-09-28T05:57:00.002-07:00

There is a nice mix up and variety of each game mode thrown in there, including multiplayer achievements. To complete this list 100%, you will have to prestige like previous Call of Duty title, World at War. There are story related achievements below, none are secret, so if you are weary of spoilers I would avoid this post altogether.
Once the PS3 trophies are revealed I will add their trophy value next to the Xbox 360 gamerscore below.

No Man Left Behind
Rescue Woods – 20G/

Gathering Storm
Investigate the jungle facility – 20G/

Shifting Sands
Gather intel on Raul Menendez from Mullah Rahmaan – 20G/

Driven by Rage
Take down Menendez and his operation – 20G/

Waterlogged
Gather information on Raul Menendez’ suspected terrorist plot – 20G/

What Happens in Colossus…
Find the Karma weapon – 20G/

False Profit
Capture Manuel Noriega and bring him to justice – 20G/

Deep Cover
Capture Menendez – 20G/

Sinking Star
Interrogate Menendez – 20G/

Late for the Prom
Escort the president to the secure location in downtown LA – 20G/

Death from Above
Stop Menendez once and for all – 50G/

Old Fashioned
Complete “Pyrrhic Victory”, “Old Wounds”, “Time and Fate” and “Suffer With Me” in Veteran – 50G/

Futurist
Complete all future levels in Veteran – 50G/

Giant Accomplishment
Complete all challenges in Black Ops 2 – 50G/

Mission Complete
Complete all challenges in a level – 10G/

Just Gettin’ Started
Complete 1 challenge in any level – 10G/

Singapore Sling
Successfully neutralize the SDC freighter at Keppel Terminam – 15G/

Desert Storm
Successfully escort the VIPs to safety – 15G/

Defender
Successfully defend FOB Spectre from incursion – 15G/

Black Ops 2 Master
Complete the campaign on Hardened or Veteran difficulty – 15G/

Art of War
Successfully assassinate SDC Chariman Tian Zhao – 25G/

Blind Date
Successfully rescue HVI – 15G/

Family Reunion
There are two futures – 10G/

Hey Good Looking
Plastic surgery avoided – 10G/

Showdown
A duel between rivals – 15G/

Dirty Business
Listen and think before you shoot – 15G/

Ship Shape
Reinforcements on the way – 10G/

Dead or Alive
Jailor or executioner – 15G/

Ultimate Sacrifice
Only one can survive – 15G/

Good Karma
Crack the celerium worm – 20G/

High IQ
Collect all intel – 20G/

Back in Time
Use a future weapon in the past – 10G/

Man of the People
Stop the brutality inflicted by the PDF – 15G/

Gun Nut
Complete a level with customized loadout – 10G/

Ten K
Minimum score of 10k in every mission – 15G/

Welcome to the Club
Reach Sergeant (Level 10) in multiplayer Public match – 10G/

Welcome to the Penthouse
Prestige once in multiplayer Public match – 50G/

Big Leagues
Win 5 multiplayer League Play games after being placed in a division – 20G/

Trained Up
Win 10 multiplayer games while playing in Combat Training playlists – 10G/

Party Animal
Win 10 multiplayer games while playing in Party Games playlists – 10G/

Tower of Babble
In TranZit, obey the voices – 75G/

Don’t Fire Until You See
In TranZit, have all doors opened without being set on fire – 30G/

The Lights Of Their Eyes
In Green Run, pacify at least 10 zombies with 1 EMP – 5G/

Undead Man’s Party Bus
In TranZit, complete all additions to the bus in 1 game – 15G/

Dance On My Grave
In Green Run, acquire your tombstone – 5G/

Standard Equipment May Vary
In TranZit, acquire 4 different eqippable items in 1 game – 25G/

You Have No Power Over Me
You have no power over me – 15G/

I Don’t Think They Exist
In TranZit, kill one of the denizens of the forest while it is latched onto you – 10G/

Fuel Efficient
In TranZit, use an alternative mode of transport – 10G/

Happy Hour
In TranZit, buy 2 different perks before turning on the power – 10G/

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How Black Ops 2 handles 'Prestige,' adds levels to Combat Training, and focuses on Party Games

2012-09-27T17:20:00.001-07:00

In the last of many features revealed before Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's November 13 launch, we return to the all-important multiplayer.

Though hardcore shooter fans can throw themselves into the competitive arena and find fun, players with less skill often feel intimidated by the mode. Spawning and being beaten into the ground, as it turns out, isn't any fun.

There's a lot Treyarch wants to do to address that feeling, such as offering tiered League matches and improving matchmaking; however, that can't guarantee things will draw people into a world they may despise out of intimidation.

Combat Training
To increase confidence levels of players who see more Kill Cam than game, Treyarch has focused its attention on Combat Training, the mode meant to introduce players to multiplayer basics against AI controlled bots.

In Black Ops 2, Combat Training users can earn experience points and level their online soldier in a mode dubbed 'Boot Camp.' In this mode, players face off against a mixture of human players and bots in matches of Team Deathmatch. Players can earn full experience points and level up to a maximum level of 10, which Game Design Director David Vonderhaar refers to as "graduating."

If comfort levels aren't high enough to jump into the fray online, players can stay within Combat Training and play through its 'Objective' mode, where two teams of six (3 players, 3 bots) compete in objective-based game modes. Players can rank up beyond level 10 in this mode, but are only given half of the usual XP they would earn online.

'Bot Stomp' is an experience point-free mode where teams of six players battle six bots in any gametype they choose. Playing this mode is a great way to practice skills, learn maps and modes, and is a "really good way for newer players to experience the high end game," Vonderhaar says. All modes also include public matchmaking, to make finding optimal games easier.

Party On
Wager Matches have been abandoned in Black Ops 2, but in name only. Now dubbed 'Party Games,' favorites like Gun Game, One in the Chamber, Sharpshooter, and Sticks and Stones have returned. The mode's new name reflects Treyarch's attitude toward the modes, which are meant to be played by groups to have fun. Of course, matchmaking still exists for those looking for a quick pick-up game.

"We want you to play in a party, we encourage you to play with your friends," Vonderhaar adds. To entice players into the section of online play, Party Games – unlike Wager Matches – now offer experience points.

Changing the name may seem trivial, but the simple switch makes the mode much more inviting for less skilled players; players who may have felt the original name implied they would be gambling by entering the arena. We asked Treyarch if new Party Games would appear in Black Ops 2, but the team isn't talking.

Custom Games and Unlocking Cosmetic Changes
"Custom games have haunted me since we put it in Black Ops," Vonderhaar admits. The trick for Black Ops 2 was to make sure "every game mode can be customized in really meaningful ways."

Custom Games can be created in all game modes, and give players the ability to change any aspect of the game they want. If the Pick 10 system can be modified to allow a maximum of only 3 selections for those that feel the default is too generous or as many as 17 for those looking to carry an entire arsenal on their back. Players can restrict content in matches as they see fit, Vonderhaar said, using claymores as an example. "I don't want claymores," he hollered, "No claymores are allowed in my custom game!"

Players can change a restrict default classes, even restricting content to a specific class. "If someone wants to use a claymore in my match," Vonderhaar says, "they have to use the class I made for it." Player health can be adjusted, announcers can be silenced, the way scoring works can be modified, and even victory conditions for objective-based games can be changed – like in Capture the Flag. These options extend to online, offline and LAN games. Bots can be added, and can even take over for a friend if they suddenly have to escape back to the real world.

Unlocking cosmetic content is now purely based on Challenges, which is a detailed system that Vonderhaar says plays a "really, really significant role in Black Ops 2." Challenges reward players for "branching out and experiencing more of the game" and because it's a system that is always on, featuring over 1000 challenges, it always gives players something to work towards. Completing challenges is the only way to unlock weapon camo, new reticles, player card customization options and more.

Every weapon in Black Ops 2 – from the pistols to knives, rocket launchers and shields – can now be customized. Based on the item, there are a base level of camo options but "high end camo" like gold or carbon fiber options can be unlocked after many challenges have been completed. Vonderhaar also promises a number of hidden camos, with "super big bling on them." Reticles have "eight uniques per optic," and special challenges unlock special reticles like "The Steve," a curly mustache reticle we were shown during our preview.

For the creative types, players can still make their own emblems using a suite of options. Vonderhaar says that when you see a player card and they have a unique look you can't help but smile or wonder how they did it, "and when a penis comes up, you can just report it and we'll take care of that person," he quickly added. Since custom emblems are considered player content, that can be disabled on the platform level and the game will revert to default rank emblems.

Call of Duty: Hollywood
Theater Mode has seen a number of changes, specifically to entice players to participate with the sharing system. A new option called 'Highlight Reel' will, when selected, scour the replay of a match and automatically assemble together a film of your best moments.

For budding Hollywood types, cameras can now be affixed to any object – including rockets, drones ... anything – to make for some more dramatic films. Dolly Cam returns, players can record the first-person view of any player and parties can join a theater session to play armchair second-unit director. The mode now allows for 20 clips per film, but a series of clips can now be merged into one, so players can "go well beyond" the increased clip limitation.

To find this content, Treyarch has enhanced its Theater Mode layout as a more "visual experience" with a simple up/down voting system and given players more control over editing meta-data and more.

Prestige'd
Vonderhaar said that Treyarch wanted to challenge the assumption that the system of earning Prestige meant a hard reset for player progression. "Thank you for leveling up! Do it again," he says, poking fun at the original system.

In Black Ops 2, hitting Prestige no longer resets weapon experience or unlocks, it no longer wipes challenge progress and aims to be another step in a long line of level progression. As mentioned in earlier previews, there are 55 levels in Black Ops 2 with 10 levels of Prestige. "Back to basics here, this is not a grind," Vonderhaar says. Each level gives players a single unlock token, which allows them to select from a list of content gated by rank.

When players reach Prestige, they are given a number of options. Firstly, they earn a Prestige Unlock Token that ignores all level gates (pick anything you want) and unlocks that item permanently.

There are also three options players must select from: they can unlock an extra Custom Class slot (with a max of five), players can choose to completely reset their stats to "truly start over," and Vonderhaar puts it, which is available for purists that want the system to work as it has in the past and they can ask for a 'Refund' of all used tokens.

"It's like respecting or re-rolling your character in Call of Duty," Vonderhaar says, explaining how the 'Refund' system works. If you decide to take a different path with your unlock tokens, the refund option will lock all content, return all of your tokens, and allow you to carve a new path.

For ultimate badasses, those that reach the top of the mountain – that's all ten levels of Prestige – you're awarded a special emblem and all content is unlocked for your use. If you hit this mark, Vonderhaar says, "you're a total stud."

Modes, Maps, More
During my multiplayer session we played through a new mode called 'Hardpoint,' which is inspired by traditional King of the Hill modes. Points on the map constantly move and it's up to your team to control the territory for longer than the other team.

Other modes confirmed during the presentation were classics like Team Deathmatch, Free For All, Demolition, Headquarters, Capture the Flag, Search and Destroy and the returning favorite Kill Confirmed.

Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed and Hardpoint are all available as multi-team matches for up to 18 players and up to six teams facing off.

Three new maps were featured during the presentation: 'Overflow,' battles on the ruined streets of Peshawar, Pakistan; 'Hijacked,' close quarters combat on the high seas on a fancy yacht; and 'Express,' a fight at the Los Angeles terminal of the California High-Speed Rail – which is finished in Treyarch's 2025 – featuring moving, bullet trains that will kill you if you get in their way.

We've seen and heard a lot from Treyarch regarding its next Call of Duty installment, but the only thing left for us to do is review the final product. There's certainly a passion and dedication from that team to take the series in a fresh direction and from what we've seen Black Ops 2 is the most ambitious Call of Duty ever assembled.

Now we wait to find out if it's the best.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Maps Leaked

2012-09-27T17:19:00.002-07:00

Aftermath

Cargo

Carrier

Drone

Express

Hijacked

Meltdown

Overflow

Plaza

Promenade

Raid

Standoff

Turbine

Yemen

Break down of all the new features shown in the Multiplayer Reveal Trailer

2012-09-10T16:08:00.003-07:00

Game Design Director David Vonderhaar breaks down all of the new features shown in the Multiplayer Reveal Trailer.

BLACK OPS 2 GAMEPLAY #1 - SNIPING w/ Ballista on CARGO - MULTIPLAYER REVEAL

2012-08-14T01:03:00.003-07:00

Multiplayer Reveal Trailer - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Video

2012-08-07T17:05:00.003-07:00

Today, we finally get to see what Vonderhaar was going on about with the much anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer trailer. Treyarch finally gets to show off much of what we already have predicted in the last couple of months, and a whole lot of things we weren’t prepared for. The notable features in the trailer are as follows:

Predator missile/drone hybrid.
A.G.R Tank is received Via air drop.
Blade type kill streak that allows for one hit kills.
Sonic wave distortion turret (see "Incredible Hulk" with Edward Norton).
"Dragon Fire" Quad Rotor.
Progress bar/kill streak counter
CLAW "AT-AT" tank.
Attack Dogs (no longer highest killstreak).
‘Shock Charge’ stun/emp.
Tomahawk, Tactical Insertions and C4 all return
New HUD was shown
Dolphin Dive is returning for the fans of the original anti-drop shop deterrent
"X-Ray" Sights that see through smoke/barriers
Spectator "E-Sports" mode was shown, utilizing kill streaks (A big debate in the E-sport arena).
New "multi-team" Team Death Match
It would appear that the "10 point" class load rumors are true

Multiple guns and attachments made their debut as well. Select fire and custom emblems all made a showing, but thats nothing we haven't seen before in previous Black Ops 2 information releases.

One thing that stood out was the inclusion of future tech। Something Treyarch has not been quiet about, but we’re finally able to see it in action. There is no sense in going on about it though, as it’s much easier to see for your self. So check out the trailer below and let the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 hype-train begin!

Villain Trailer Released!

2012-07-12T16:12:00.000-07:00

Raul Menendez is idolized as the Messiah of the 99%, yet underneath the surface lurks an insidious mastermind hell bent on global insurrection.

Created in collaboration with David S. Goyer (co-writer of The Dark Knight Rises) and Trent Reznor (Academy Award-winning composer of The Social Network), Treyarch and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have redefined storytelling in the franchise.

Official Villain Trailer

Black Ops 2 pre-order bonus includes 're-imagined' Nuketown

2012-06-28T16:43:00.003-07:00

Posted by: Matt Liebl

As if Activision doesn't get enough grief for using recycled buildings from previous games, they will now offer a recycled Black Ops map as a bonus for pre-ordering Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Limited Edition Pack.
Nuketown 2025, Black Ops 2 futuristic take on the popular map found in Black Ops, will return as a pre-order incentive. Judging from the advertisement, it looks like it will be available on launch day.
Now before we all crucify Activision and Treyarch as lazy, it should be noted that the map now goes by the name Nuketown 2025 and that it has been "re-imagined for the future". So...more destruction?
According to an image submitted to IGN, which was taken at Irish retailer Xtravision, Activision is calling it "the biggest incentive in Call of Duty history" that will be "driving pre-orders...and day one." The advertisement also calls Nuketown the most "most popular map" in Call of Duty.
I don't know if that's true, but either way, here's the first of many expected "bonus" maps that will be available for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Another question that remains is if this new map will be available on all platforms at the same time. At E3, Microsoft confirmed that all Black Ops 2 downloadable content will launch on Xbox 360 first, but it's unclear if it also applies to pre-order bonuses.

Read more: http://www.gamezone.com/products/call-of-duty-black-ops-2/news/black-ops-2-pre-order-bonus-includes-re-imagined-nuketown

In-Depth Report on Strike Force Missions

2012-06-18T21:45:00.000-07:00

New to Call of Duty, Strike Force levels are non-linear, sandbox gameplay missions, where the outcomes shape the geo-political fiction of the game.

At the highest level, Strike Force missions introduce non-linearity to the campaign structure. These missions are “proxy wars” in the larger global conflict of 2025, that are presented at various points in the campaign. The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) will address you and give you a choice between missions. Once you make your selection, you’ll be inserted into the action.

When you play, you’ll either complete the mission successfully or – in a first for Call of Duty – you could fail. Either way, the game and story will continue on, but the outcome of that Strike Force mission will shape the story arc of the Cold War that surrounds you.

When playing a Strike Force level, players will be able to take control of the battle like never before: play in overwatch, set waypoints, issue commands to your squad and take control of various soldiers and drones – play with all the toys – whatever you want to do to complete the mission. If you wanted to, you could play it in a traditional Call of Duty style with weapon in hand. You can play Strike Force levels however you want.

In our Singapore Strike Force level, you’re a member of a squad whose objective is to disable a missile defense shield that is protecting a shipment that cannot be allowed to leave the Harbor. It’s your job to clear the way so that the rest of your team can take it out.

Pre-release game images

2012-06-18T20:58:00.002-07:00

Black Ops 2 Images

Release of Black Ops 2 Trailer

2012-06-18T20:03:00.001-07:00

Activision and developer Treyarch have revealed a spectacular announcement trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Call of Duty: Black Ops, developer Treyarch is going to the near future with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, which is set in 2025.

“Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 propels players into a near future, 21st Century Cold War, where technology and weapons have converged to create a new generation of warfare.”

Check out the new trailer below.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is scheduled to release for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on November 13, 2012.