JohnnyPara
2010-09-09, 15:21
Were you thinking that the next Call of Duty installment would just be Modern Warfare 2 with more killstreaks and different maps? If that was your belief then you are sorely wrong. Last night Activision hosted a Black Ops multiplayer reveal that has the web buzzing today. There are several new features. Here they are:
Need More Players Online - You Are Headed To Bootcamp
There is no denying that the Call of Duty series has a huge multiplayer community. It may surprise you to know that the developers learned that up to 30 - 40% of campaign players never try online. The first new mode you will find in Black Ops is Combat Training. Combat Training is a way to try and reel in those players who are timid to jump online. Combat Training allows players to play on multiplayer maps by themselves or with friends and face A.I. bots. The new mode also features its own standalone ranking system which gives players that crack addiction feeling. The mode promises to be helpful to both noobs and veterans of the series.
Move over Youtube -
While we already knew that Black Ops was getting a recording system, it does look like the COD theatre will almost be just as indepth as the one featured in Halo 3. It's a great way for players to save, share, and browse great clips for plenty of montage fun.
Become the Perk - Stand Out From The Crowd
Perks are back, but this time around they affect how your character looks in game. Pick the Ghost Perk and your character is displayed in a ghillie suit - select scavenger and your character will be seen with lots of pouches on their outfit. Additionally players can customize their weapons and add their own personalized emblems by using an editor that is similar to the Forza editor. Players can even go as far as changing their red dot sight to a blue happy face.
Perks:
Perk 1
Lightweight - Move Faster (Pro)
Scavenger - Pick up ammo from fallen enemies. Replenish lethal grenades. (Pro)
Ghost - Undetectable by the Spy Plane and the Blackbird.
Flak Jacket - Reduces explosive damage.
Hardline - Killstreaks require 1 less kill.
Perk 2
Hardened - Bullets penetrate better.
Scout - Hold breath longer.
Steady Aim - Increased hip-fire accuracy.
Sleight of Hand - Faster reloads.
Warlord - Equip two attachments to your primary weapon.
Perk 3
Marathon - Longer sprint.
Ninja - Silent movement.
Second Chance - Pull out your pistol before dying.
Hacker - Ability to detect enemy equipment and explosives.
Tactical Mask - Reduces the effect of flash and concussion grenades.
It's All About The Benjamin's
The biggest change coming to Call of Duty Black Ops is the addition of money called CP. Instead of leveling up and unlocking guns, players will level up and unlock whole categories of weapons and attachments. Players can then use Call of Duty Points "CP" - to choose which weapons and attachments they wish to unlock. What's more fun than earning money and spending it? How about gambling it Vegas Style?
Last night Call of Duty Black Ops released a trailer showcasing the new Wager Matching where players can go in and gamble their earned CP. Place in the top 3 and you win your bet, place below the top 3 and you lose the CP wagered. There are so far 4 different wager modes you can play so far and the trailer below details those.
Additionally, players can now have "contracts". Players can take contracts out and try to accrue XP or CP and sometimes both. Think you can kill X number of players in X number of rounds? Take a contract, but if you lose - You lose whatever it cost you to accept the contract.
What's Missing?
Before the multiplayer reveal there were plenty of rumors circulating that a beta would be announced. Comments from the community director suggest that players may not see a public beta before the game is launched. Additionally there were no mentions of the popular Zombie Mode. When asked about the game mode - Josh Olin replied with "That's it." Of course game companies like to keep a few cards up their sleeves so we will see. Stopping Power and Juggernaut also look as though they have been removed from perks and finally - No Tactical Nuke on Killstreaks
Killstreaks
3 – Spy Plane
3 – RC-XD (remote bomb)
4 – Counter Spy Plane
4 – SAM Turret
5 – Care Package
5 – Napalm Strike
6 – Sentry Gun
6 – Mortar Team
7 – Attack Helicopter
7 – Valkyrie Rockets
8 – Blackbird
8 – Rolling Thunder
9 - Chopper Gunner
11 – Attack Dogs
11 - Gunship
Check out the indepth video from Inside Xbox that covers everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sJsFCqxGIg&feature=player_embedded#!
Want to watch in game footage of Call of Duty Black Ops? Check out Team Deathmatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VuOJvNJmqc&feature=player_embedded
Need More Players Online - You Are Headed To Bootcamp
There is no denying that the Call of Duty series has a huge multiplayer community. It may surprise you to know that the developers learned that up to 30 - 40% of campaign players never try online. The first new mode you will find in Black Ops is Combat Training. Combat Training is a way to try and reel in those players who are timid to jump online. Combat Training allows players to play on multiplayer maps by themselves or with friends and face A.I. bots. The new mode also features its own standalone ranking system which gives players that crack addiction feeling. The mode promises to be helpful to both noobs and veterans of the series.
Move over Youtube -
While we already knew that Black Ops was getting a recording system, it does look like the COD theatre will almost be just as indepth as the one featured in Halo 3. It's a great way for players to save, share, and browse great clips for plenty of montage fun.
Become the Perk - Stand Out From The Crowd
Perks are back, but this time around they affect how your character looks in game. Pick the Ghost Perk and your character is displayed in a ghillie suit - select scavenger and your character will be seen with lots of pouches on their outfit. Additionally players can customize their weapons and add their own personalized emblems by using an editor that is similar to the Forza editor. Players can even go as far as changing their red dot sight to a blue happy face.
Perks:
Perk 1
Lightweight - Move Faster (Pro)
Scavenger - Pick up ammo from fallen enemies. Replenish lethal grenades. (Pro)
Ghost - Undetectable by the Spy Plane and the Blackbird.
Flak Jacket - Reduces explosive damage.
Hardline - Killstreaks require 1 less kill.
Perk 2
Hardened - Bullets penetrate better.
Scout - Hold breath longer.
Steady Aim - Increased hip-fire accuracy.
Sleight of Hand - Faster reloads.
Warlord - Equip two attachments to your primary weapon.
Perk 3
Marathon - Longer sprint.
Ninja - Silent movement.
Second Chance - Pull out your pistol before dying.
Hacker - Ability to detect enemy equipment and explosives.
Tactical Mask - Reduces the effect of flash and concussion grenades.
It's All About The Benjamin's
The biggest change coming to Call of Duty Black Ops is the addition of money called CP. Instead of leveling up and unlocking guns, players will level up and unlock whole categories of weapons and attachments. Players can then use Call of Duty Points "CP" - to choose which weapons and attachments they wish to unlock. What's more fun than earning money and spending it? How about gambling it Vegas Style?
Last night Call of Duty Black Ops released a trailer showcasing the new Wager Matching where players can go in and gamble their earned CP. Place in the top 3 and you win your bet, place below the top 3 and you lose the CP wagered. There are so far 4 different wager modes you can play so far and the trailer below details those.
Additionally, players can now have "contracts". Players can take contracts out and try to accrue XP or CP and sometimes both. Think you can kill X number of players in X number of rounds? Take a contract, but if you lose - You lose whatever it cost you to accept the contract.
What's Missing?
Before the multiplayer reveal there were plenty of rumors circulating that a beta would be announced. Comments from the community director suggest that players may not see a public beta before the game is launched. Additionally there were no mentions of the popular Zombie Mode. When asked about the game mode - Josh Olin replied with "That's it." Of course game companies like to keep a few cards up their sleeves so we will see. Stopping Power and Juggernaut also look as though they have been removed from perks and finally - No Tactical Nuke on Killstreaks
Killstreaks
3 – Spy Plane
3 – RC-XD (remote bomb)
4 – Counter Spy Plane
4 – SAM Turret
5 – Care Package
5 – Napalm Strike
6 – Sentry Gun
6 – Mortar Team
7 – Attack Helicopter
7 – Valkyrie Rockets
8 – Blackbird
8 – Rolling Thunder
9 - Chopper Gunner
11 – Attack Dogs
11 - Gunship
Check out the indepth video from Inside Xbox that covers everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sJsFCqxGIg&feature=player_embedded#!
Want to watch in game footage of Call of Duty Black Ops? Check out Team Deathmatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VuOJvNJmqc&feature=player_embedded