Black Ops 2 popularity wanes

[CAG CheechDogg]

I really disagree that Black Ops 2's popularity is smaller than other COD games especially Black Ops 1. This game is by far a better game than Black Ops and any game in the COD Franchise.

The small innovations such as being able to choose if you want perks over attachments or lethal and tactical equipment and vice versa is the one thing that has me hooked on this game.

The removal of last stand, second chance and martydom is also something that makes the game a much better and more pleasing game to play.

This years Black Ops 2 while many might not agree emphasizes the importance of teamwork more than past COD games have.

Check out this article and tell me what you guys think.

Black Ops 2 popularity wanes

November 23, 2012 By Marlon Votta









Recent news of a drop in sales for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 gives us reason to believe the popularity surrounding this game and the series is starting to diminish, as sales are down 20 per cent year-on-year in comparison to CoD’s Modern Warfare 3. The latest figures reveal that even though Black Ops 2 was one of this terms most eagerly awaited titles, the amount sold shows this game is suffering in regards to its predecessors.


This mainly concerns the UK market and it is worth noting that the industry itself has suffered a 28.7 per cent year-on-year sales decrease. In an article on Trusted Reviews, they talk about the Call of Duty series becoming the world’s largest gaming franchise, although questions have been raised amounting to CoD games getting stagnant over time. A decline in popularity could be down to the constant requirement of gamers needing entertainment that doesn’t revolve around the same type of title producing a similar product year in year out.


Maybe boredom is starting to set in with this genre, and some gamers feel that a change is as good as a rest for this franchise, with more time being spent between installments researching what fans want to experience. Some CoD enthusiast may disagree with the franchise being in decline classing Black Ops 2 as a successful addition to the series, so we are interested to know whether you want to see another sequel to the latest edition.





In other Black Ops 2 news, Games.on.net highlights the PC patch that increases the field of view as well as fixed issues with disappearing horses. The limited FOV on the PC has received many complaints and this look set to increase to 90, from 80. In addition, other crashes and improved matchmaking has been addressed, and details of these have been listed on their site.


Our previous post centered on the Xbox version, which has recently received an update and this was aimed at fixing issues with a Theater Mode error as well as Scorestreak glitches. However, we do mention that other problems discussed over the last week may require another patch, as Treyarch are now aware of a Care Package glitch. Returning to the original subject, do you feel the CoD franchise is starting to become tiresome? On the other hand, maybe Treyarch will continue enhancing these titles, more so, when the next gen gaming arrives, so what improvements would you like to see in future CoD titles?

[likethegun]

I agree with you here. I think this article is a bunch of B.S. How they gonna say that based off of the U.K. only?! lol

Everything about this game is better IMO. I was thouroughly impressed with the campaign. I figured it was going to be good, but thought it would be very much like all the others. NOPE! Killing shit from horseback! Flying squirl suites! I mean, that shit is awesome!

Also like cheechdogg said, I think that the loadouts being fully customizable really are the gem here in multiplayer. It will really create a unique experience for the new league play. Instead of everyone running around with the same mandatory perks for HC and the same weapons/attachments, there is going to be tons of different routes to take.

As treyarch said regarding the perks in blops 2, they aren't overpowered and they can nerf them as needed so they are just that, "perks". This is awesome news considering the viability of just about any loadout. Obviously, no game is perfect straight out the hatch... but the potential here is huge compared to the other games in the franchise.