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Black to the future in Black Ops 2
Gaming

Black to the future in Black Ops 2

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 propels players to 2025 in an anticipated futuristic sequel, featuring war-torn Los Angeles and, yes, zombies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
Call of Duty creative strategist resigns
Gaming

Call of Duty creative strategist resigns

Robert Bowling departs as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, hinting at exploring broader opportunities in the gaming world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
Exclusive DLC for top-level CoD fans
Gaming

Exclusive DLC for top-level CoD fans

Call of Duty Elite members receive exclusive access to new DLC maps for Modern Warfare 3, featuring combat in NYC and an Italian village.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2012
Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Gaming

Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Call of Duty trumps Battlefield
Gaming

Call of Duty trumps Battlefield

For a third consecutive year, Call of Duty outshines Battlefield, with Modern Warfare 3's record-breaking 6.5 million day-one sales.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011
Record sales predicted for CoD: MW3
Gaming

Record sales predicted for CoD: MW3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hits the shelves, forecasting to shatter industry records with unprecedented pre-sales, outdoing Black Ops' $650m debut.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011
Spyro & co brought to life
Gaming

Spyro & co brought to life

Activision's new Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure blends real-world toys with gaming, bringing Spyro and friends to life. Starter packs out now.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2011
X-Men Destiny dev trailer posted
Gaming

X-Men Destiny dev trailer posted

Activision releases a captivating dev trailer for the new X-Men game, showcasing Silicon Knights' behind-the-scenes magic ahead of its US launch on Sept 27.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2011
Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong
Gaming

Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong

Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Goldeneye to launch on Xbox 360, PS3
Gaming

Goldeneye to launch on Xbox 360, PS3

GoldenEye reignites on Xbox 360 and PS3 with HD visuals and 16-player online matches, as Activision breathes new life into the iconic Bond shooter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
Bungie waves goodbye to Halo
Gaming

Bungie waves goodbye to Halo

Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011
Call of Duty Elite matches gaming and social media
Gaming

Call of Duty Elite matches gaming and social media

Activision's new Call of Duty Elite fuses gaming with social media, offering players a way to connect, compete and improve in Modern Warfare 3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Call of Duty: MW3 - new trailer
Gaming

Call of Duty: MW3 - new trailer

New MW3 trailer teases a game-changing, destructible environment and an 'unprecedented' online universe. Not for kids!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th May 2011
The stars of Black Ops' 'Call of the Dead'
Gaming

The stars of Black Ops' 'Call of the Dead'

Activision posts interviews with the Hollywood stars that feature in the recently released zombie map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th May 2011
Rumour: 'Modern Warfare 3' features large, destructible environments
Gaming

Rumour: 'Modern Warfare 3' features large, destructible environments

Modern Warfare 3 to revolutionise gameplay with vast, fully destructible stages, Kotaku reveals. Infinity Ward leads, with Sledgehammer's support.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th May 2011

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Gamescom 2011 round up
Gaming

Gamescom 2011 round up

Thousands flock to Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, unveiling Sony's budget PSP E-1000 and sparking debate with Activision's call for industry unity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets
Gaming

Turtle Beach announces limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets

Every fan of the Call of Duty series' online multiplayer will know the importance of communicating with team members. If you want to win, you need to talk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
More Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC incoming
Gaming

More Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC incoming

Activision reveals 'Rezurrection', the final DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops, featuring a lunar zombie map and iconic remastered maps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011