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What the Black Ops 3 Beta Taught Us

What the Black Ops 3 Beta Taught Us

Call of Duty is one of the biggest and most beloved franchises in gaming. Detractors may attempt to put down the series by pointing out similarities from one title to the next, but that doesn’t matter to those who have been converted. They’re loyal to the end, and Activision knows how to work it so they stay focused on the brand.

In fact, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a great example of how Activision is keeping people hooked. There have been two fairly recent developments with this installment that show how well the publisher and Treyarch are working together to make people as excited about this installment as they were with previous games.

The Zombie campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a good example. Well, campaigns, since this time there are two storylines. Fans of the series have shown how voracious they are about mowing down the undead, and Treyarch is playing that up and getting them even more excited with improved modes.

Two stories, Shadows of Evil and The Giant, are available for people to enjoy. Actors like Jeff Goldblum, Ron Perlman, Heather Graham, and Nolan North are being brought in. There’s even an XP progression system for the Shadows of Evil campaign. It’s a huge addition to what would be a big game on its own, and will definitely pull more people in.

What the Black Ops 3 Beta Taught Us

An early Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 beta launch for PS4 players also shows how Activision and Treyarch know what they’re doing. It was supposed to begin August 19. Codes and access started being granted a day early on August 18. There’s no better way to show people you appreciate them than surprising them with slightly early access to the thing they want to play.

So, cleary we’ve learned that Activision and Treyarch play smart. They know what their fans want with Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 . Thus, they’re delivering to ensure people stay addicted. With the early demo access and more robust Zombies mode, they’re sure to succeed.

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