Retailers seem to know a lot more about zombie features in "Call of Duty: Black Ops" than Treyarch does. Not only did Best Buy initially list "Four Zombie Map Packs" for the Hardened Edition of the game that Activision didn't include when the special editions were announced; now, online retail entries and the press release for a new strategy guide seem assured that the dead will rise again for the new title.
"Co-Op and Nazi Zombie Coverage" are both included in BradyGames' handbook for "Black Ops," according to GameStop.com and Play-Asia.com (via Eurogamer).
The lifeless beings show up again in BradyGames' own announcement.
"Whether it's a complete walkthrough to the gritty Cold War-era Campaign mode, tips and tricks to rank up in Multiplayer, how to excel in Co-Op, or fight back the relentless Nazi Zombie horde, BradyGames’ guides are set to be an essential companion for Call of Duty fans, and will be released day and date alongside the blockbusting Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC game on Tuesday, 9th November 2010," the press release said.
So basically, if zombies don't show up in "Black Ops" BradyGames wasted some time researching and writing out strategies for combating the creatures. One would hope they wouldn't have gone through all of that trouble if Treyarch didn't end up tossing in a horde or two for the game. The studio didn't "confirm or deny" such plans when asked, but you have wonder how long they plan on waiting before confirmation occurs.
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