Activision has been busy showing off the Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer mode at an event in Los Angeles – and it’s sounding impressive.
First up is a combat training mode, which can be played offline against bots or with friends. Apparently 30% of COD players never go online; a statistic I can well believe as I’m one of the 30% – if I want to be sassed by a twelve year old I’ll go outside and walk down my local high street.
There is a new ‘Create A Class’ feature, where your character model’s appearance changes depending on which Tier 1 perk you choose.
Supply packages found in game will house some very rare weapons such as the ‘death machine’ machine gun and ‘grim reaper’ rocket launcher. Apparently there’s even a gunship you can fly yourself.
Also new to the game is the introduction of ‘COD Points’ which you earn while you play. These points can be used to purchase abilities, as well as buying Contracts (time-limited challenges).Â
An interesting feature is ‘Wager Matches’, where you can put Cod Points on the line during a match – but only the top three players get any rewards. A video of this is below.
Customisation also plays a role in the multiplayer, and you can tweak your gun – adding your own camo, iron sight and emblems.
Sounds like Treyarch has been busy!
iBirch
I’m getting more impressed with Black Ops everytime I hear something about it. I think will be the best CoD to date.
sanmartinez
That may be the best game mode I’ve ever seen, don’t know if I’ll be good enough to play it
rht992
the random weapon modes sound like a great idea but i’m still not sold. the last bit with the rocket launcher just reminds me of countless hours of frustration
BIGAL-1992
After seeing this,I’m actually looking forward to it. I never thought I’d be saying that.
Shakugan
Automatic Rocket launchers?! :[
SpikeyMikey23
cant wait to play this, been putting a lot of time into mw2 recently, be a nice change lol. however, i wont be paying full price. It will definatley be supermarketed!
BrendanCalls
Yep, same here plus the missus works for Morrison’s so I’ll go there and get another 15% off LOL!!!
MadJunkBoy
these modes looks awesome… I havn’t played any COD game but maybe I’ll pick this one up…
FrusciantesGhost
I have to say, the wager aspect to the game has me totally sold…
Just the whole points system although not that original will really freshen up the multiplayer experience. .
Daywalker
But seriously, I want this now. Be putting it on my Christmas list. I hope Santa is a COD fan :P
uber-BARBIE
WOW Another cod game does exactly the same as the other ones. awesome (not)