By Faith Orcino

The war rages on as “Call of Duty: Black Ops” arrives in stores on Nov. 9.  Developer Treyarch and game publisher Activision brings players back to the Cold War.  This new installment of the “Call of Duty” game series is a sequel to “Call of Duty: World at War.”  The game will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii and PCs.  For the collectors within the community, the limited Hardened Edition includes the game in a metallic case with four special co-op maps, an exclusive Xbox Live/PlayStation Network avatar and a medal in a display case.  For the die-hard fans, the limited Prestige Edition package includes the Hardened Edition set plus a remote-controlled vehicle that looks similar to the new RC-XD killstreak with its remote.  The Prestige Edition is only available for Xbox 360 and PS3 systems.

According to the game’s official website (www.callofduty.com/blackops), players have more options to their gaming experience.  Unlike the previous games, “Black Ops” offers the choice of changing the looks of the soldiers.  It is one of the newest additions in Multiplayer game-play.  Other additions include Theater Mode, wager matches, and new killstreaks.  The return of Treyarch also brings the return of the zombie co-op mode where two players fight an endless army of zombies.  “Call of Duty: World at War” was the first to have this mode in the game.  In the single-player campaign feature, gamers follow the path of a Black Ops member.  Players enter the Cold War into secret missions and international conflicts.  Whether it is an online multiplayer match or a new chapter of the campaign, “Call of Duty: Black Ops” is a brand-new way to play.