Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that goes beyond the single-player story, and a two- to four-player co-op mode.Call of Duty: Black Ops will take you behind enemy lines as a member of an elite special forces unit engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. With access to exclusive weaponry and equipment, your actions will tip the balance during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known.
Call of Duty: Black Ops will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs utilizing state-of-the-art active shutter 3D glasses, delivering true depth of field and an unprecedented level of immersion that is perfectly suited for the Call of Duty action experience. Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in both 3D and non-3D on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Call of Duty: Black Ops for PC is NVIDIA 3D Vision-Ready and supports stereoscopic 3D gaming using 3D Vision active-shutter glasses and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, while on Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles, 3D features require a compatible 3D-ready HD TV.
GameStop announced the launch of its “Surprize Attack” Call of Duty: Black Ops sweepstakes, making more than one million Call of Duty: Black Ops-inspired prizes and instant awards available through the game's launch.
The sweepstakes commences as pre-orders for the most-anticipated title of the year continue to accelerate. "GameStop is tracking to all-time, record reservations on Call of Duty: Black Ops. We are ahead of where we were with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 last year, which previously set the industry standard," said Bob McKenzie, SVP of merchandising, GameStop Corp.
Created exclusively by GameStop for their pre-order customers, fans enter the “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes by pre-ordering Call of Duty: Black Ops at any local GameStop or online. They can then use their receipt code or online order confirmation number to enter the sweepstakes. The code can be entered once a day on the “Surprize Attack” website for a chance to win prizes in 34 daily drawings.
GameStop is offering several levels of prizes during the sweepstakes, including:
- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- Polaris ATV
- Fighter Pilot Experience
- Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
- Microsoft Prize Packs
- Ghillie Suit
- Autographed Fighter Pilot's Helmet
- Flip HD Camera
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Downloadable Content
- Exclusive Call of Duty: Black Ops Branded Wearables
Customers may also visit Gamestop's FaceBook page for exclusive intel about the “Surprize Attack” sweepstakes. There is a limit of one prize per person, family or household. For complete rules and additional details, visit a local GameStop retail location orthe “Surprize Attack” website. No purchase necessary to participate. Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.
Call of Duty: Black Ops fans looking for additional adventure can play challenges at all GameStop locations via SCVNGR, a location-based mobile game. Fans can play numerous challenges to earn points and unlock rewards. Customers who complete every available challenge will receive a 30% trade bonus on all software traded towards the reservation of Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Key Features- Wide array of play modes including single player, local multiplayer versus and online co-op and multiplayer
- Call of Duty’s signature multiplayer gameplay returns with new perks and killstreaks, deeper levels of character and weapon customization, and all new modes including:
- Wager Matches: One in the Chamber, Gun Game, Stick and Stones, Sharpshooter
- Theater Mode: View, record, and edit your favorite moments form multiplayer, and share with your friends
- Combat Training: Test your skills solo or Co-Op with friends against AI enemy players
- Seventh installment of the Call of Duty series, based on the live fire conflicts of the Cold War era
- Diverse variety of play setting ranging from urban air and ground combat in SE Asia, to snow combat in Soviet region and jungle combat
- Blending of traditional COD, and new first-person character scenarios designed to both retain the essence of the COD gaming experience and ensure constantly flowing and varied action
- New arsenal of weapons and vehicles tied to the Cold War era, including the SR-71 Blackbird and sited explosive-tipped crossbows
- Fan favorite Zombie mode is back providing endless hours of Zombie-slaying entertainment, solo or Co-Op
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