The current scenario

The buzz is that Activision is working towards launching Call of Duty – Black Ops 2. The release of Call of Duty – Black Ops was marred by numerous bugs. Post the launch in 2010, the year 2011 saw the release of many patches to fix the bugs in a bid to improve the gaming experience for the gaming aficionados. As the news of a new version trickles in, gaming enthusiasts are pondering over their own wish list.

The prospect

The news of a new launch invites speculation in the form of new features that are likely to find a place in the latest version. Fans lap up the latest versions of their favorite games on the day of the release itself. It is but obvious then that the new version caters to the broad base of fans and at the same time goes a notch or two above their expectations. Treyarch has called for feedback on Black Ops. It is quite likely then that the changes will make the most of the fans’ wish list.
Tweaks we seek

1. Improvement in Graphics

Reason
The graphics engine in use desperately calls for a replacement. The quality of graphics lags behind in comparison to the other games available in the market as of now. Black Ops is not comparable even to Modern Warfare. The problem seems even more pronounced at high resolution. Graphics quality forms the core of a gaming experience. It is high time the changes are implemented.

2. Changes in weaponry

Reason
Secondary weapons in COD Black Ops 2 fall short in terms of alternatives. The pistols are of little use. Most people end up opting for the launchers. The options should be such that there is variety in real terms.

3. Put paid to the problem of overpowered perks

Reason
Perks are an undeniable value addition to the gaming experience but the presence of perks also calls for balance. A perk that offers undue advantage and makes the player unassailable needs to make way for perks that give a boost to the players’ performance while maintaining the balance in the game at the same time. Lightweight, Ghost, Last Stand and Second Chance are some of the perks that often tilt the balance a bit too much in the favor of the player who manages to unlock these.

4. Performance issues

Reason
The game is compatible with most gaming consoles and platforms but problems still crop up from time to time. The new version to be released should be checked for performance on different consoles prior to its release. This would save the publisher from the embarrassment of multiple glitches being reported just as the game is released. Also, it would let the enthusiasts enjoy the game without the frustration of being let down by the hype yet again.

5. Functionality

Reason
Any feature on the game should function well or it should not be there at all. When Call of Duty – Black Ops 2 was released, the multi-player functionality hardly worked on various gaming consoles. Activision would do well to make sure that anything that is there functions just as it is meant to.

The news of the new release has set the ball rolling for speculation. Fans can only wait and hope that it meets their expectations. More than anything else, it is hoped that the new release would not be marred by the problems that plagued the first.

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Product Highlights:

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Graphics Card Flexibility
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Revolutionary User Control
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