COD: BLack Ops II on course for biggest launch ever

[Iceman]

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is on course to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time, according to publisher Activision.

The shooter sequel arrived in stores worldwide yesterday (November 13), having already broken pre-order records at online retailer Amazon and garnered strong reviews in the press.


© Activision

© Activision


"From the very beginning, our goal with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was to deliver a new high watermark for the franchise. And thanks to the hard work and creative brilliance of our team at Treyarch, I think that's exactly what we've done," said Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg.

"In addition to an amazing and innovative game, we're also proud and humbled to see the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 creating yet another legitimate, pop cultural phenomenon.

"To our millions of fans worldwide, who have driven everything from pre-orders to YouTube views, to midnight lines outside of stores worldwide to new levels, we just want to say, thank you. You are the best fan base in the world, and the unprecedented thrill ride that is Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is all for you."

Bookmakers including Paddy Power and Ladbrokes recently tipped Black Ops 2 to become this year's Christmas bestseller, outperforming the likes of FIFA 13 and Halo 4 in the process.

"From day one, we've pushed ourselves to make the best gaming experience of our lives and I am so incredibly proud with what this team has created with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," said Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia.

"Our vision has been to deliver the complete package - something for every type of player. Beginning with the single player campaign, Treyarch introduces things that you've never seen in the Call of Duty franchise before, like branching storylines, non-linear missions and customising player load outs; or multiplayer, where we've re-written the rules."

Black Ops 2 is available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC worldwide now, and on Wii U from November 18 in North America and November 30 in Europe.

Getting it later. :)

[Jake.]

It's worth it :)

[Me. I Am Salman]

overrated.

[Jake.]

It's only been out for a day! :suspect:

[Novo]

Most overrated Series ever

[Scarlett.]

Black Ops 2 has actually made some changes to the series and made it less 'CoD' like, so this one might deserve it, unlike the last dozen.

[Jake.]

Black Ops 2 has actually made some changes to the series and made it less 'CoD' like, so this one might deserve it, unlike the last dozen.

Yeah, online certainly feels a bit more different, and as for zombies...

[Brother Leon]

This is the best cod since 4.

Love the futuristic setting.

[Tom4784]

Ew.

[Ramsay]

Yes its the best COD since 4
Amazing improvement

[Jamie585]

I have loved call of duty from Cod4, but I have to say, Black ops 2 is the worst one ever.

[Shaun]

am gonna have to give it a go when I get home, not getting it, but my brother is for christmas :p

[Jamie585]

am gonna have to give it a go when I get home, not getting it, but my brother is for christmas :p Waste of money if you ask me :p

[Shaun]

:laugh: as long as it's not mine I don't mind

[Brother Leon]

It's not that bad :suspect:

Online was unplayable until I changed settings to search for "Best". Campaign is enjoyable.


Mw3 and Mw2 were much worse. IMO

[Iceman]

its by far the best one since 4...... I love how people man that it's repetitive.....they changed nearly everything in the game LOL I mean theres only so many times you can get shot in the head before it becomes repetitive anyway...

[Niall]

The zombies just eclipses everything else about the game it's really that good imo. :worship:

But from what I've played of it, the campaign seems quite strong this time around. I like the Halo-esque feel that they've given the HUD in the 2025 missions/multiplayer too. It's a nice change from the boring, samey interface that it's had for years.

[Iceman]

The campaign is good if a little short but i'll re-do it on Veteran in a week or so....I like the strike force missions.....also LOL at the little posters in Nuketown....

[Niall]

I don't have Nuketown :sad:

[Iceman]

its basically a futuristically done version of the old one but has funny posters all over the place haha

[Jake.]

I don't have Nuketown :sad:

I didn't think I had either, check the inside of your instruction booklet

[Ramsay]

The bastards didnt say that Nuketown will only be avaliable for the double XP weekend and then for ''special events''. they sold the game based on the premise of nuketown being for early buyers and you get it for a WEEK!? what cuntssss

[Iceman]

what so its gonna go soon?

[Jake.]

Imma be pissed if it does D:

[Ramsay]

David Vonderhaar ‏@DavidVonderhaar Double XP weekend is official over. That means Nuketown 2025 / 24-7 is as well. I know. RIGHT? Don't kill the messenger. +p

Nuketown 2025 / 24-7 will be back for special events. You can always play it with your friends in Custom Games.

Sly pricks they never mentioned any of this before the game came out

[Niall]

I didn't think I had either, check the inside of your instruction booklet

Where would the code be? I can't find it anywhere. :sad:

It sucks because I actually got mine on launch day, so I'm eligible. :bored:

[Ramsay]

Only could get it if you pre ordered, did you pre order Niall?

[Niall]

I didn't. :sad: I heard that if you bought a launch day copy then you'd get it too? Must've been wrong. :bored:

[Ramsay]

Well some shops usually dont get enough pre orders so just sell the left overs on launch day so that might of happened for some people

[Niall]

Oh. Ugh. Looks like I'll have to buy it when it turns up as a map pack then. :bored:

[Ramsay]

Will probably just come out around xmas anyway man :)

[Niall]

True, true. I want Nuketown Zombies more than the 2025 version anyway. :tongue:

[Jamie585]

Servers are bad atm, Am I the only one who was really good at all the others, but is crap at this one? :L It's so different, Still haven't decided if I like it yet.

[Ramsay]

I find it so easy to connect to the core playlists or hardcore ones but i can never find a zombie match ever

[Jake.]

Only could get it if you pre ordered, did you pre order Niall?

I didn't yet I got it :suspect:

[Ramsay]

Yeah was probably one of the left overs you got lucky lol

[Jamie585]

What console do you have it on?

[Jake.]

PS3 :3

[Jake.]

Yeah was probably one of the left overs you got lucky lol

Yeah I was confused to find out I did lol

[Jamie585]

I have it one PS3 as well :amazed:

[Ramsay]

Heard some dire stories of it on PS3

[Jamie585]

Like what?

[Brother Leon]

Yeah. It's pretty unplayable if you aren't playing on "Best search". Apparently freezes alot too, but haven't faced that yet.

[Jamie585]

Yeah, It's pretty bad, Can't play a full game without losing connection..

[Iceman]

I havent had any issues with connections or freezing :s

[Jamie585]

Are you on PS3 though?

[Iceman]

yeah....just read theres a pacth for Xbox out today to help with issues.

[Marcus.]

yeah....just read theres a pacth for Xbox out today to help with issues.

well that going to help

[Iceman]

well that going to help

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[Jamie585]

:laugh: are you any good?

[Iceman]

:laugh: are you any good?

Me?

[Marcus.]

on this game i die all the time so i don't play it

[Jamie585]

Me?

Yeaah? I was good at the others, but not at this one :L

[Ramsay]

on this game i die all the time so i don't play it

With that attitude Marcus you'll never improve

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

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:amazed:

[Stu]

Wow. The world is a really, really messed up place.