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  • Activision Partners with Astro Gaming for Black Ops 3 Headset

    Activision Partners with Astro Gaming for Black Ops 3 Headset

    Activision has announced a partnership with Astro Gaming to bring gamers the official headset for Black Ops 3. At the moment, very few details are known about the headset but all will be revealed at PAX Prime in Seattle, US, towards the end of August. Activision and Astro have previously collaborated for the official Black Ops 2 headset back in 2012.

    Astro’s official statement:

    As we prepare to unveil a new evolution in ASTRO Gaming professional audio equipment, we’re honored to be working with Call of Duty, the leading console eSports franchise worldwide, and of course one of the biggest gaming entertainment properties in history,” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming. “eSports has grown dramatically over the last 5 years, and with it the needs of the athletes has also evolved. Our new products will redefine expectations of what Pro really means. We will be working closely to spread the message about our new products to all consumers, while simultaneously helping to grow awareness of the eSports lifestyle overall, including competing, spectating and streaming

     

  • Black Ops 3 – Specialists Unlock Levels

    Black Ops 3 – Specialists Unlock Levels

    The Black Ops 3 beta was released yesterday for PS4, and in the near future for Xbox One and PC. 8 out of 9 specialists have been revealed so far and below are the combat levels needed to unlock them.

    • Prophet – Unlocked from Start
    • Outrider – Unlocked from Start
    • Ruin – Unlocked from Start
    • Battery – Unlocked from Start
    • Seraph – Level 22
    • Nomad – Level 28
    • Reaper – Level 34
    • Spectre – Level 40

    Currently you can level up to a maximum of 28.

  • Black Ops 3 Beta is Out Today – Everything You Need to Know

    Black Ops 3 Beta is Out Today – Everything You Need to Know

    What are the dates for the Black Ops 3 Beta

    PS4 – August 19th – 23rd

    Xbox One – TBC

    PC – TBC

    PS3 / Xbox 360 – Unavailable

    How big is the Beta file?

    The Beta weighs in at about 12.5 GB.

    What content is available in the Beta?

    The Black Ops 3 Beta only features multiplayer mode, there will be no Zombies or Campaign to try. You will have to wait until the official release in November!

    What maps will be included in the Black Ops 3 Beta?

    There will be three maps included in the Beta, Hunted, Combine and Evac – you can find out more information on these maps here.

    What game modes will be available?

    • Team Deathmatch
    • Hardpoint
    • Demolition
    • Domination
    • Kill Confirmed
    • Capture the Flag
    • Search and Destroy

    What Specialists are included in the beta and what are they?

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Spectre

    Specialists are the playable characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer. Each Specialist is designed with a unique voice and personality, as opposed to the generic multiplayer soldiers in previous games. Each of them has both a unique weapon and a unique ability, but players can only choose one to use during each match. The chosen weapon or ability becomes usable for a short time after the player fills up their power meter; the power meter is filled up automatically over time, but fills up faster through earning score. Players also can only use one Specialist per match; Specialist selection is done before starting a match. There are nine Specialists, eight of which have been confirmed.

    Included specialists:

    • Battery
    • Ruin
    • Outrider
    • Prophet
    • Seraph
    • Nomad

    More information about individual specialists can be found here.

    Will the beta include ‘Create-a-class’?

    Yes, create-a-class will be included in the beta so you will be able to customise your load outs.

    What is the ‘Paint Shop’

    The Black Ops 3 Paint Shop is only available for Next Gen consoles. It allows the player to create weapon camouflages using up to 64 layers.

    More information on the Paint Shop can be found here.

    What is the max level you can reach in the multiplayer beta?

    The beta is capped at level 28 at the start but will increase as the beta progresses.

    Will my progress carry over to the official release of Black Ops 3

    No, this would provide an unfair advantage to everyone who did not have access to the beta.

  • Levels/Ranks & Unlocks – Black Ops 3 Multiplayer

    Levels/Ranks & Unlocks – Black Ops 3 Multiplayer

    The table below shows the different levels in the Black Ops 3 multiplayer. In addition to this, the required XP and what is unlocked at each level.

    Lv

    Rank

    XP

    Unlocks

    1 Private First Class 4000 Ruin Specialist, Outrider Specialist, Prophet Specialist, Battery Specialist, UAV Scorestreak, Hellstorm Scorestreak, Talon Scorestreak, Kuda SMG, Weevil SMG, ARK-7 Assault Rifle, Man-O-War Assault Rifle, KRM-262 Shotgun, BRM LMG, Locus Sniper Rifle, Drakon Sniper Rifle, MR6 Pistol, XM-53 Launcher, Frag Lethal, Concussion Tactical, Afterburner Perk 1, Sixth Sense Perk 1, Blind Eye Perk 1, Fast Hands Perk 2, Ante Up Perk 2, Hard Wired Perk 2, Gung-Ho Perk 3, Blast Suppressor Perk 3, Awareness Perk 3
    2 Private First Class II 4600 HVK-30 Assault Rifle
    3 Private First Class III 5200 Flashbang Tactical
    4 Lance Corporal TBA Razerback SMG
    5 Lance Corporal II TBA Overclock Perk 1
    6 Lance Corporal III TBA Semtex Lethal
    7 Corporal TBA Dingo LMG, Perk 1 Greed Wildcard
    8 Corporal II TBA Tracker Perk 2
    9 Corporal III TBA HC-XD Scorestreak
    10 Sergeant TBA Combat Knife Special, Perk 2 Greed Wildcard
    11 Sergeant II TBA EMP Tactical
    12 Sergeant III TBA Care Package Scorestreak
    13 Staff Sergeant TBA Haymaker 12 Shotgun, Perk 3 Greed Wildcard
    14 Staff Sergeant II TBA Engineer Perk 3
    15 Staff Sergeant III TBA R.A.P.S. Scorestreak
    16 Gunnery Sergeant TBA BlackCell Launcher, Overkill Wildcard
    17 Gunnery Sergeant II TBA Trip Mine Lethal
    18 Gunnery Sergeant III TBA Dart Scorestreak
    19 Master Sergeant TBA Sheiva Assault Rifle, Primary Gunfighter Wildcard
    20 Master Sergeant II TBA Flak Jacket Perk 1
    21 Master Sergeant III TBA Rolling Thunder Scorestreak
    22 Master Gunnery Sergeant TBA Seraph Specialist, RK5 Pistol, Secondary Gunfighter Wildcard
    23 Master Gunnery Sergeant II TBA Black Hat Tactical
    24 Master Gunnery Sergeant III TBA G.I. Unit Scorestreak
    25 Second Lieutenant II TBA Cold Blooded Perk 2
    26 Second Lieutenant TBA Vesper SMG, Tactician Wildcard
    27 Second Lieutenant III TBA Counter-UAV Scorestreak
    28 Lieutenant TBA Nomad Specialist, M8A7 Assault Rifle, Danger Close Wildcard
    29 Lieutenant II TBA Thermite Lethal
    30 Lieutenant III TBA H.A.T.R. Scorestreak
    31 Captain TBA L-CAR 9 Pistol
    32 Captain II TBA Tactical Mask Perk 3
    33 Captain III TBA Power Core Scorestreak
    34 Major TBA Reaper Specialist, VMP SMG
    35 Major II TBA Smoke Screen Tactical
    36 Major III TBA Guardian Scorestreak
    37 Lieutenant Colonel TBA XR-2 Assault Rifle
    38 Lieutenant Colonel II TBA Ghost Perk 1
    39 Lieutenant Colonel III TBA Wraith Scorestreak
    40 Colonel TBA Spectre Specialist, P-06
    41 Colonel II TBA Combat Axe Lethal
    42 Colonel III TBA Lightning Strike Scorestreak
    43 Brigadier General TBA Trophy System Tactical
    44 Brigadier General II TBA Scavenger Perk 2
    45 Brigadier General III TBA Mothership Scorestreak
    46 Major General TBA C4 Lethal
    47 Major General TBA Shock Charge Tactical
    48 Major General TBA Dead Silence Perk 3
    49 Lieutenant General TBA Cerberus Scorestreak
  • Weapon Paint Shop Overview – Black Ops 3 Beta [VIDEO]

    Weapon Paint Shop Overview – Black Ops 3 Beta [VIDEO]

    What is Paint Shop in BO3?

    The Black Ops 3 Paint Shop is only available for Next Gen consoles. It allows the player to create weapon camouflages using up to 64 layers.

     

    Paint Shop Editor Screenshots

  • Meet the Specialists (Multiplayer Characters) – New HD Images

    Meet the Specialists (Multiplayer Characters) – New HD Images

    Specialists are the playable characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer. Each Specialist is designed with a unique voice and personality, as opposed to the generic multiplayer soldiers in previous games. Each of them has both a unique weapon and a unique ability, but players can only choose one to use during each match. The chosen weapon or ability becomes usable for a short time after the player fills up their power meter; the power meter is filled up automatically over time, but fills up faster through earning score. Players also can only use one Specialist per match; Specialist selection is done before starting a match. There are nine Specialists, eight of which have been confirmed.

    Ruin

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Ruin

    Reaper

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Reaper

    Prophet

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Prophet

    Outrider

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Outrider

    Nomad

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Nomad

    Battery

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Battery

    Spectre

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Spectre

    Seraph

    Black-Ops-3_Specialist-Seraph

  • Black Ops 3 – Combat Movement Tutorial

    Black Ops 3 – Combat Movement Tutorial

    Movement in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is based on momentum, chaining together moves to engage your enemies in a variety of ways. Learn how the Black Ops 3 movement system will keep you in the fight from Treyarch Studio’s David Vonderhaar and Dan Bunting.

  • Black Ops 3 Specialists Videos – Who’s Will Yours Be for Beta?

    Black Ops 3 Specialists Videos – Who’s Will Yours Be for Beta?

    Specialists are the playable characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer. Each Specialist is designed with a unique voice and personality, as opposed to the generic multiplayer soldiers in previous games. Each of them has both a unique weapon and a unique ability, but players can only choose one to use during each match. The chosen weapon or ability becomes usable for a short time after the player fills up their power meter; the power meter is filled up automatically over time, but fills up faster through earning score. Players also can only use one Specialist per match; Specialist selection is done before starting a match. There are nine Specialists, eight of which have been confirmed.

    Seraph and Nomad

    Prophet & Battery

     

    Ruin & Outrider

  • Official Black Ops 3 Reveal Trailer

    Official Black Ops 3 Reveal Trailer

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a dark, gritty future where a new breed of Black Ops soldier emerges and the lines are blurred between our own humanity and the cutting-edge military robotics that define the future of combat.

  • Black Ops 3 Revealed

    Black Ops 3 Revealed

    Activision unveiled the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 trailer this morning. The trailer reveals new gameplay mechanics not found in previous Call of Duty titles. In addition to shooting, you can now thrust jump, punch opponents, wall run, or wall jump, slide, and more.

    Much like Black Ops 2, Black Ops 3 takes place in the future, the year 2060. Black Ops 3 takes place 35 years after the events of Black Ops 2. New technologies have been developed to make air superiority useless, and much of the new tech is centered around integrated systems. These integrated systems include enhanced limbs, and more control over their physiology. Your job is to find out why the CIA site in Singapore is no longer on the grid, but what happens next becomes a bigger problem: The largest intelligence leak in military history.

    What we know so far:

    – Black Ops 3 heads to retail shelves on November 6th, a Friday.
    – Will only be released to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
    – No Xbox branding on trailers leads many to believe that PlayStation 4 is the lead console this time.
    – Pre-Order BO3, and you gain access to the Multiplayer Beta.
    – The beta will take place after Gamescom, so the duration of the beta will be 1 or 2 months.
    – Zombies will make a return, and it looks nasty from the looks of things from posteers.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Pspqx0XGs