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Call of Duty: Black Ops

The seventh entry in the wildly popular Call of Duty FPS franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops is set during the events of the Cold War. The game sees the return of classic CoD game modes, including single-player campaign and competitive PVP game modes, and even the infamous Zombies mode.

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FPS
Released
November 9, 2010
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Treyarch
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
iw
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Franchise
Call of Duty

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to last year’s blockbuster Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

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.

 

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