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Treyarch has pulled back the curtain on some of its Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 experiences, including working with Hollywood writers and big name musicians. Predictably, there's high praise a-plenty. Screenwriter David S. Goyer, who worked on Batman Begins and Blade, is involved in writing Black Ops 2's story. Goyer describes...

Mega-publisher Activision may simply be keeping its options open by snatching the website domain for Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2, but we think it's pretty safe to assume that the powerhouse is eyeing a sequel to Treyarch's 2010 cold-war adventure

Activision had previously registered domains through to BlackOps6.com, but had come unstuck with the Black Ops 2 domain until now. Originally registered..

A game designer on Call Of Duty: Black Ops has admitted to "f***ing up" with regards to the game's Second Chance perk

Teyarch's David Vonderhaar Tweeted earlier today, "See that gun to my head in my pic? That's how I feel about Second Chance. We meant well. I f***ed up." The Second Chance perk allows players to absorb fatal damage and then use a pistol for ten seconds before dying, with a..

Just to point out how successful the Call Of Duty franchise is, Activision publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg has revealed that previous release, Call Of Duty: Black Ops, has pushed out 20 million map packs to date

That's 20 million. "For the first nine months of the year, Black Ops has remained the number one title in the U.S. and Europe, generating more revenue than any new major console..

Activision has confirmed that there will be a new Call Of Duty released next year

Ready the indifference folks, you've got another 12 months to pretend you're not interested in the blockbuster series. Admittedly we can appreciate some of the cynicism. It does feel like Call Of Duty's in need of an overhaul — but it's hard to argue that the series is still brilliant at what it does. The..

Just a quick heads-up, Activision's confirmed the release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops' Rezurrection DLC pack on PlayStation 3

You can grab it from the PlayStation Store right now. The DLC includes four re-mastered Call Of Duty: World At War maps, in addition to one brand new encounter set on the Moon. (Really.) Activision's celebrating with Double XP all weekend.

Activision's just tipped us off that it's started sending invites for the Call Of Duty Elite beta on PlayStation 3

The beta will be rolled out in stages, so don't worry if you're not part of the initial phase today as there's still plenty of time for you to get your hands on the premium service. The beta works in Call Of Duty: Black Ops, and is designed to test out various functionality in Call Of..

Those of a nervous disposition may want to look away now: Activision has announced that it has sold more than 18 million map packs for its uber-popular first-person shooter, Call Of Duty: Black Ops, in just nine months

The game itself has sold a whopping 23 million units to date. Gaffer Eric Hirshberg revealed the figure during an investor event in Los Angeles this afternoon, adding that the..

"Orientation Evaluation" is the mysterious new 30-second teaser posted on the official Call of Duty youtube page

Featuring only a short logo flash and a length shot of a zombie being placed through some...questionable training. While this is most likely a new teaser for the recently-released Black Ops Rezurrection map pack, specifically the map "Moon", it makes for interesting viewing..

Surprise, surprise

As if the alternating Infinity Ward/Treyarch Call of Duty schedule wasn't enough of an indicator to predict another entry in the Call of Duty series, Treyarch's job listings seek to assure you. As indicated on Treyarch's site, the developer is looking for a lead multiplayer designer and a designer/scripter, noting that individuals who want the role is required to have an..

If a guaranteed copy of Modern Warfare 3 wasn't enough to draw you into Call of Duty XP,  Activision hopes the presence of Kanye West will add just a bit more anticipation for the upcoming Call of Duty fan festival

Kanye West, advertised as being in his first public outing since the launch of his most recent album, will provide entertainment on the conclusion of the two day festival in Los..

Does anyone else find it a little baffling how pivotal zombies have become to the Call Of Duty experience? The latest Call Of Duty: Black Ops DLC pack, Rezurrection, introduces five new zombie co-op stages, setting one on the moon

The moon. Let that sink in, and then watch the DLC's bonkers trailer embedded after the jump. It'll all make sense. One day. Maybe?

Activision's released some new footage of Call Of Duty: Black Ops' 'Rezurrection' map pack, featuring four maps from the game's limited edition in addition to a new moon-based level

That's right folks, we're heading to the moon. Check out the footage after the jump.

British retailer GAME has announced on Twitter that Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will get its UK debut at GAMEFest in Birmingham next month

Public attendees at the show will be given the opportunity to go hands-on with Infinity Ward's latest September 16th through September 18th. Modern Warfare 3 itself is out November 8th.

Every block-buster shooter needs a horde mode these days, and Infinity Ward is keen to deliver with Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's co-operative "Survival" mode

The multiplayer mode challenges you to team up with a few buddies and kill as many foes as you possibly can for virtual cash. Check out the footage above for a better idea. It might not be the most original idea in the world, but it still..

Activision's got another Call Of Duty: Black Ops map-pack in the works

The latest release — Rezurrection — will release in September on PS3 and will feature five new zombie stages. Four of the maps are remakes from World At War, included with the Hardened edition of Black Ops. The fifth map though, takes players to the moon. Yup. The DLC's also set to include a theme and soundtrack, featuring..

Heads-up Call Of Duty: Black Ops fans, the 'Annihilation' map-pack is now available on the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Store

The map pack includes four new locations as well as a fresh zombie arena.

With each iteration of Call Of Duty, the console market grows

There are no shortage of people picking up PlayStation 3s and XBOX 360s, and so it's no surprise to see the Call Of Duty fanbase grow with each release. According to UK retailer GAME, this year's Modern Warfare 3 is set to break the myriad records set by last year's Call Of Duty: Black Ops. "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 pre-orders..

Activision's slapped a big fat July 28th release date on the third Call Of Duty: Black Ops expansion pack for PS3

Like all Call Of Duty packs, Annihilation includes four new maps and a brand new zombie arena. There's more information on the PlayStation Blog.