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Here Are Your Call Of Duty: Black Ops Specs!
The next Call of Duty game, Black Ops, promises to be a lot more PC-friendly than the last Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 2. So let’s see if your PC can run it! The system specs for the title are out, and read as follows: Call of Duty®: Black Ops Download Minimum System Requirements…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2010 -
The Man Who Hunts For Call Of Duty Stories
It may have become increasingly ridiculous since it left World War Two behind, but the Call of Duty series still consults with veterans when putting a game together. Ever wonder why those veterans decide to spill the beans? Hank Keirsey, a retired lieutenant colonel and military historian, has worked on all six Call of Duty…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2010 -
The Real Reason Reach Fell
While the rest of Noble Team were desperately trying to save the planet Reach from the Covenant, DJ Tubby Noble Six snuck off to check out the New Alexandria club scene. DJ Hero 2 hits stores today, and Xbox 360 owners can forego the premade DJ characters in favor of using their Xbox avatars instead,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
That’s Not How You Use A Turntable
Visitors to St Pancras International Station in London this weekend, cavorting on the world’s largest fake turntable, courtesy of DJ Hero 2, as seen on MusicRadar. Thanks Tamakun! Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Treyarch Explains The Call of Duty Jeep Wrangler Due Out Next Month
The Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition hits dealerships next month for a suggested retail price of $30,625 and $33,500. But why does it even exist? For Chrysler slapping the upcoming first-person shooter’s logo on their Jeep and adding new taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door was well worth a chance to team…
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 -
Here are Your DJ Hero 2 Party Pack Winners
Last week we kicked off a contest to give away a copy of the DJ Hero 2 Party Pack to four people when the game hits later this month? Here are your winners. Congratulations go out to: Phil Hinojosa Bob Conlon Abbey D Rory Lu Bu’ Anthony The DJ Hero 2 Party Bundle includes a…
By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010 -
We’re Giving Away Four Dj Hero 2 Party Bundles
How would like your own copy of the DJ Hero 2 Party Pack when the game hits later this month? We’re giving away four copies of the big bundle on the site this week. The DJ Hero 2 Party Bundle includes a copy of the game, two turntables and a microphone. If you’re one of…
By Brian Crecente Published October 15, 2010 -
Medal Of Honor Vs. Call Of Duty, In Times Square
We showed you the ad for Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops that’s plastered just north of Manhattan’s Times Square. Let’s balance that with a look at the rival Medal of Honor ad that almost has it in its sights. UPDATE: Since that CoD ad is so tiny in the video, just look below to…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 14, 2010 -
Guitar Hero Scores A Sweet Transvestite
A trio of Rocky Horror Picture Show tracks are coming to Guitar Hero later this month, giving us an excellent opportunity to post a picture of Tim Curry in lingerie. Not that we need an excuse to post a picture of Tim Curry. Three songs from the cult-classic film will be making their Guitar Hero…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2010 -
Old Favorites Return In GoldenEye 007
They can swap out Bonds and update the plot as much as they want, as long as Jaws, Oddjob, and Dr. No are available in GoldenEye: 007’s multiplayer I’m a happy camper. Daniel Craig is my favorite James Bond, but GoldenEye was always about Pierce Brosnan, so I’m a little uneasy about the swap. The…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2010 -
Tony Hawk Developer Robomodo Struck By Layoffs
A mere two weeks before the release of its second game, Tony Hawk: Shred developer Robomodo is hit by layoffs, with sources reporting 30 to 60 jobs being cut due to the loss of the Tony Hawk franchise. Formed in 2008, Robomodo is the Chicago-based development studio that Activision put in charge of the Tony…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2010 -
Singularity Game Developer Hit with Layoffs
The developer behind Singularity, Wolfenstein and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was hit with layoffs today, according to sources familiar with Raven Software. About forty people were let go today, according to some of the folks directly effects by the layoffs. Reached for comment this morning, Activision had this to say: “With the recent completion of Singularity,…
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 -
Too Human Creators Heading X-Men Destiny Development
Silicon Knights, the Canadian studio famous for its work on Too Human, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Eternal Darkness, is the studio behind Activision’s recently announced game for Marvel, X-Men Destiny. X-Men Destiny was announced earlier today as a superhero game that puts players in the role of “new mutant recruits in a rich,…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2010 -
X-Men Destiny Set To Turn Gamers Into New Mutants Next Fall
Marvel and Activision today unveiled a new game coming to consoles next fall that casts players as new mutant recruits. The two companies are being pretty tight-lipped about X-Men Destiny, saying only that it will feature a “branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny.” It…
By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2010 -
Let The Call of Duty: Black Ops Ad Blitz Begin
Brace yourself for the Black Ops invasion. Billboards for Activision and Treyarch’s next Call of Duty game are already taking over Times Square, just the beginning of the publisher’s “biggest investment” ever made in the launch of a title, according to big boss Bobby Kotick.
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2010 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops In 3D Improves Look, But Is Not Must-See TV
Over the last two weeks, Mike McWhertor and I were each given a hands-off demonstration of Call of Duty: Black Ops running in 3D. He saw it in Los Angeles. I saw it in New York. We’ve compared notes. For background, the news that November’s Black Ops will run in 3D on Xbox 360, PS3…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 5, 2010 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops Makes The Leap Into Stereoscopic 3D
Activision and developer Treyarch are adding a new dimension to the Call of Duty series, bringing stereoscopic 3D visuals to Call of Duty: Black Ops for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The option will be coming to the next marquee Call of Duty game “day one, out of the box,” says Mark Lamia,…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 5, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
The once-prolific Guitar Hero series sees just one major release this year. Once upon a time, we could expect publisher Activision to pump out five or more guitar-based games a year. In 2010, there is only Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock The follow-up to last year’s unusually diverse Guitar Hero 5 focuses more on guitar-driven…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 1, 2010 -
The First Batch Of Screens For Activision’s New NASCAR Game
Not sure what the point is of a site countdown when the game is confirmed and, today, 15 screens for NASCAR 2011: The Game were get put up on the new site. But that countdown’s still a-tickin’ anyhow. Okie doke! Well, take a gander at 11 in-game shots that include tracks at Martinsville and Phoenix,…
By Owen Good Published September 30, 2010
