As reported before, an Evaluation Orientation is on-going. Well, today, Activision revealed what that orientation is about. The lab was testing the zombies’ ability to take whatever humans throws at them – testing their orientation of mental stability…

But then, they advertise that Rezurrection is available on Xbox 360, coming soon on September 22nd to PC and PlayStation 3. Are you ready annihilate zombies into oblivion?

This mysterious trailer just popped up on the Call of Duty youtube channel… nobody really knows what it is. Maybe a new Downloadable Content incoming? They just released 4 different Map Packs!

If Activision takes that video down, use this back-up, instead:

We’ll know more about what this teaser video is about soon. At least that’s what the video says.

Treyarch released a trailer about the recently released downloadable content for Black Ops, called Rezurrection. This trailer is more of a teaser of what the Map Pack is about…

The 4th Map Pack dubbed Rezurrection is on Xbox Live first, I assume it will come to PS3 and PC on September 23rd.

As reported before, what started as a rumor, is now official: Map Pack 4 is coming. It will be called Rezurrection. It seems like a play on the word Resurrection.

Not only has it been made official, Treyarch released a Behind the Scenes video of the new Map Pack. As it has been with past Map Packs, Rezurrection is timed exclusive to Xbox 360, so PS3 and PC players will be able to buy and play it within the next month.

Just want to note that this map pack is actually the same maps that are found in the Black Ops Hardened or Prestige Editions, making the “extras” part of the package “free.” The Map Pack releases August 23rd. Are you ready to resurrect the zombies from the ashes?

Call of Duty Black Ops was released in November of 2010, and has gone to have become the best selling game of all time. [source] Some say Black Ops sold over 25 million units thus far. Treyarch released 3 map packs thus far, and nothing seems to be stopping them.

According to Loudmouthed Gamers, OXM let it slip that Treyarch is currently working on their next Call of Duty title. They quoted OXM saying “What will Treyarch’s 2012 Call of Duty game be? Bet on Black Ops 2 says The Ball…”

While it’s quite too early, OXM is a very credible source, so I would have to believe the next game is Black Ops 2.

Ahead of the July 28th release of Annihilation for PS3, and PC, Treyarch released a patch update. It’s quite a small one.

7/26/11 (Patch 1.11)
• Security updates.
• Support for Annihilation Map Pack (releasing July 28)
• Search and Destroy audio tweaks for planting and defusing.

Annihilation is activated in this update – the update actually implements the map pack well ahead of Annihilation’s release. [source] Rumors are floating around that the un-announced fourth Map Pack is also implemented in this update, possibly in conjunction with the release of Call of Duty Elite on July 15th.

Not only that, the release of Annihilation also activates Double XP weekend starting tomorrow. To see one of Annihilation’s maps, enjoy Hangar 18!

Enjoy Annihilation, folks!

As I posted before, Activision is giving walkthrough of CODElite. Not only that, One of Swords gave a complete walkthrough of the beta:

The service is in beta phase with Black Ops, but it will be fully launch with MW3 later this year.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Brings the Heat With Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation Content Pack for PlayStation 3 System and Windows PC
New DLC for Global Phenomenon Call of Duty: Black Ops To Launch in 13 Days

July 15, 2011 – Call of Duty: Black Ops is T-minus 13 days away from launching its latest content pack on the PlayStation3 entertainment system and Windows PC with the worldwide release of Annihilation, the third DLC for the blockbuster title from Activision and Treyarch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops has shattered sales records and drawn millions of gamers online since its November 2010 launch, with Black Ops fans logging billions of gameplay hours to date. Annihilation features four new multiplayer maps comprised of a Cuban cliff-side golf course, a 1960s American Drive-In theater and much more. Additionally, the fan-favorite Zombies are back in the mythical paradise of Shangri-La, overrun with a new species of zombie and innovative gameplay surprises around every corner.

“With Annihilation, the team at Treyarch and Activision has shown its continued commitment to bringing new and unique content to our fans,” said Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. “Players are getting four of the best multiplayer maps to date with Hangar 18, Drive-In, Silo and Hazard. They also get a brand new dose of thrills in Shangri-La, our latest Zombies offering, packed with deadly traps and dark secrets buried within the shifting walls of an ancient and mysterious temple.”

Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision Publishing, Inc., Call of Duty: Black Ops is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For additional Call of Duty updates, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops and also via Twitter @Treyarch.

Source: Activision Press Release

As I reported before, Double XP weekend begins on Friday, July 1st, but Josh Olin, the Treyarch Community Manager posted a tweet detailing this coming friday’s Double XP weekend.

He said that the event runs from this friday morning July 1st, to the coming monday July 5th. Although, usually they celebrate Double XP weekend on the wake of a new Map Pack, such as the recently released Annihilation, this particular Double XP is special because it’s Fourth of July on Sunday. So, to celebrate freedom of America all over United States, go rank up!

You can start racking up your XP with this particular Double XP weekend at 10am PST/1pm EST this friday, and it ends at the same exact time on monday morning. On top of that, the Double XP weekend is also open across all three game consoles; Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Have fun!

We took a good first look at Annihilation’s 4 maps through walkthroughs, and now we bring you gameplay of each map:

Are you ready to pluck down 1200 points to get Black Ops Annihilation?