Call of Duty: Black Ops DS officially revealed
– Has a two player co-op mode
– 6 player online options
– Perks System
– Has achievements
– Arcade and Challenge Modes
– Some missions will have players pilot attack helicopters and stealth fighter jets
– Companion product to the console versions
– Story/missions provide a different perspective and fill in the story
– Same engine as the previous Call of Duty DS games, but has been optimized/revised
– New user interface
– New button control scheme
– When picking up a dropped weapon, tap the icon to swap out for the new weapon, or you can drag/drop the weapon onto an inactive button
– Button controls option: Play with ABXY buttons, control pad, shoulder buttons only (no stylus)
– Customization controls options
– Auto-lock feature for Recruit/Regular difficulties
– Precise camera controls
– Weapon selection/multiplayer map scale/variety has been improved
– More sniper rifle/shotguns usage
– Crosshairs tweaked
– Perks system like the consoles games
– Co-op is separate from the single-player campaign
– Game pays homage to the knife throwing mechanic in GoldenEye 007 DS
n-Space on the 3DS…
“The word most often used to describe the 3DS by those fortunate enough to experience it at E3 is ‘magical.’ We feel this is completely justified and that it’s a home run for Nintendo and for developers like n-Space that have been dedicated supporters for many years…As with any new system, the types and number of games are really going to depend on the reaction of the gaming public. The DS has a tremendous installed base and the backward compatibility of the 3DS will definitely make the DS format viable for years to come. Like in previous platform transitions (think PS2), I expect to see an ongoing market for DS games, with their budgets and retail prices decreasing as leading developers move quickly to the new platform. “
