Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PS5 Port Gets Emergency Patch for Hackers
Activision issues a backend emergency patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS5 after hackers forced players into unachievable Prestige levels and crashed accounts.
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Activision Releases Black Ops 2 Security Update Following Account Hacks
Activision has deployed security updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to combat hackers resetting player ranks and forcing unauthorized Prestige levels.
Activision Issues New Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Fix for PlayStation
Activision has released another update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation to address hackers bricking user accounts in online lobbies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Servers Compromised on PlayStation
Hackers have infiltrated Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 multiplayer lobbies on PS5 and PS4, leading to manipulated player accounts.
Recent Gaming News Roundup: Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Ogre Chambers DX, and Mistfall Hunter
Catch up on the latest gaming updates, including a player surge for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, an upcoming Steam delisting for Ogre Chambers DX, and Mistfall Hunter.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Nintendo DS Files Reveal 16-Year-Old Leak
Uncovered Nintendo DS files for Call of Duty: Black Ops reveal its working title was Cold Warriors, alongside cut campaign ideas and multiplayer maps.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PlayStation Ports Compromised by Hacker
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PlayStation ports are compromised by a hacker forcing unauthorized Prestige levels and crashing active lobbies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PlayStation Lobbies Face Security Exploits
Unconfirmed reports indicate a hacker is bricking accounts and altering stats in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS4 and PS5. Here is what we know.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Map Voting Frustrates Returning Fans
Recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops have sparked frustration among players as lobby voting repeatedly forces matches onto a tiny handful of iconic maps.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Unreleased Tower Defense Zombies Mode Discovered
Players have uncovered an unreleased tower defense Zombies mode in the recent port of Call of Duty: Black Ops over a decade after the game's original release.
Call of Duty Confirms Major Matchmaking Overhaul for Black Ops 7 & MW4
Activision confirms a major Call of Duty matchmaking overhaul, introducing a Classic mode inspired by early titles for Black Ops 7 and Modern Warfare 4.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Maps Ranked: Complete Guide
A quick guide ranking every Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Zombies map from worst to best based on design, wonder weapons, and Easter Eggs.
Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 5 Weapon Patch Notes: Meta Changes
Activision's Season 5 update brings extensive weapon adjustments to Black Ops 7 and Warzone, nerfing top assault rifles and rebalancing SMGs.
Activision Expands Ricochet Anti-Cheat Measures for Black Ops 7
Activision is updating its Ricochet anti-cheat for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone 2, targeting sophisticated exploits with expanded hardware bans.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Limited Camo Race Details
Activision has launched a limited-time race for the Serialized Gilded Ruin camo in Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Only the first 100,000 players can secure the version.
How to Unlock the Mammoth LMG in Black Ops 7 Season 5
Learn how to obtain the new Mammoth LMG in Black Ops 7 and Warzone by participating in the limited-time Machine of War event.
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports See High Player Count Despite Criticism
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops ports for PS5 have reached millions of players in the US, despite criticism regarding their $40 price and lack of updates.
How to Unlock the Serialized Gilded Ruin Camo in Black Ops 7
Secure one of 100,000 serialized Gilded Ruin weapon skins by completing the Gilded Pearl challenge. Here are the requirements and Skull point breakdowns.
Modern Warfare 4 TTK Analysis: How it Compares to Recent Call of Duty Titles
Early gameplay analysis suggests Modern Warfare 4 features a faster time-to-kill than Black Ops 6 and MW3, but remains slower than MW2 (2022).
FaZe Vegas Wins Call of Duty League Championship 2026
FaZe Vegas defeated OpTic Texas 5-2 to claim the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship title, denying OpTic a three-peat at the Michelob ULTRA Arena.
Call of Duty Ambience Website Recreates Early Multiplayer Lobbies
A new website, Call of Duty Ambience, lets users listen to 24/7 voice chat streams from classic Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, and Black Ops 2 multiplayer lobbies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS4 and PS5 Ports Plagued by Legacy XP Exploits
Activision is investigating XP exploits in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops console ports that mirror vulnerabilities found in the original 2010 PS3 version.
Activision Investigating Hacking Issues in Black Ops PS4 and PS5 Ports
Activision is investigating reports of hackers and modded lobbies compromising the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops ports on PS4 and PS5.
The Most Expensive Video Game Ports: Analyzing the Current Market
From Sonic Colors Ultimate to Red Dead Redemption, we break down the costs of notable video game ports and remasters released through 2026.
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Black Ops 7: Best Mammoth LMG Loadout and Build Guide
Optimize the Mammoth LMG in Black Ops 7 with this loadout guide, featuring the best attachments for recoil control, bullet velocity, and objective play.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play: Season 5 Map and Mode Rotation
Check the updated map and mode rotation for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play Season 5, featuring new additions to Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and Overload.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Best Gremlin SMG Loadout Guide
Build the best Gremlin SMG loadout in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 with this step-by-step multiplayer attachment and class setup guide.
Black Ops 7 Zombies Eidskallen Event: Rewards and Challenges Guide
Learn how to complete the Black Ops 7 Zombies Eidskallen Event in Season 5. Get the rewards list, schedule, and leaderboard tips.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 PS5 Port Gets Emergency Patch for Hackers
Activision issues a backend emergency patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS5 after hackers forced players into unachievable Prestige levels and crashed accounts.
Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 5 Weapon Patch Notes: Meta Changes
Activision's Season 5 update brings extensive weapon adjustments to Black Ops 7 and Warzone, nerfing top assault rifles and rebalancing SMGs.
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports See High Player Count Despite Criticism
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops ports for PS5 have reached millions of players in the US, despite criticism regarding their $40 price and lack of updates.
Activision Investigating Hacking Issues in Black Ops PS4 and PS5 Ports
Activision is investigating reports of hackers and modded lobbies compromising the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops ports on PS4 and PS5.