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“Call of Duty: Black Ops” number 2 most targeted word by cybercriminals this holiday season
Be careful this holiday season if you’re shopping online, especially if you’re searching the web for “Call of Duty Black Ops”, “Kinect for Xbox” or other popular products targeted by cybercriminals.
According to F-Secure’s Holiday 2010 Cyber-Watch List: “The more popular a gift is the more likely you are to find a dangerous search result.”
So, there’s no surprise that “Call of Duty Black Ops” is near the top of the list, given that the video game has shattered all sales records since its release on Nov. 9th, selling 5.7 million copies in its first 24 hours and reported worldwide revenue of US$650 million during its first five days in stores.
Holiday 2010 Cyber-Watch List
The keywords F-Secure forecasts will be prime targets of cybercriminals are:
1. Kinect for Xbox
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops
3. Jewelry
4. Amazon Kindle
5. Toys
6. Black Friday Deals
7. Cyber Monday Deals
8. Toy Story 3
9. Susan Boyle
10. Apple iPad
For those consumers looking to protect themselves, F-Secure does provide tips on how to protect yourself:
• go to a retailer’s site directly if possible;
• use Internet security software that features Browsing Protection (or check links with F-Secure’s free Browsing Protection);
• an always check a sites URL before making any purchase (looking to make sure you’re at the correct online store and that the page URL begins with https://, which means it’s secure).
Read more about shopping tips and online safety.
How to unlock zombie maps in Call of Duty Black Ops
If you’re in the mood for killing zombies, here’s the step-by-step guide on how to unlock all of the zombie maps in Call of Duty Black Ops.
So, how do you unlock all the maps for Zombies?
1. When you put the game in your Xbox, the main screen displays a menu with options (Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, Options). You’ll be locked in a chair.
2. While locked in the chair, look down, then press the “L” and “R” buttons quickly on your Xbox controller. This will break you out of the chair.
3. Walk over to the computer, then press the “X” button on your controller to use the computer. You can now type in the computer using the keypad that appears in the top right of the screen.
4. Type 3ARC UNLOCK, then press the Enter key on the keypad located in the top right of the screen. A message appears on the screen stating, “Cheat Enabled!”. You’ll also receive an achievement for entering the cheat code.
5. Now, leave the computer and go back to the chair.
6. On the main menu, go to the Zombies option, then press Solo. Now you’ll see all the maps unlocked (example below)
Watch the video on how to unlock the Zombie maps on the Military Gamer YouTube channel.
Killzone 3 will be available in 3D on Playstation3
Dozens of 3D game titles are slated for the Playstation3.
One of those game titles is the popular first person shooter game Killzone 3, which is expected to be in stores on February 22nd, 2011.
According to CNET News: ‘Sony has been investing heavily in 3D both in and out of the gaming space. Earlier this year, the company updated the PlayStation 3′s firmware to support 3D games. In September, it updated the PlayStation 3 again to accommodate 3D Blu-ray movie playback. The company is also heavily invested in the 3D TV market, selling sets with the technology built-in.’
Just remember, before you get too excited about 3D gaming, consider this: you’ll need a 3D tv in order to get the 3D gameplay which will run you in the four figures.
Keep updated on the Killzone franchise at Twitter.
Halo Movie still in the works, says Microsoft
“There will be a Halo movie.”
That line came straight out of the mouth Halo franchise development director Frank O’Connor during a conversation with Harold Goldberg of the New York Videogame Critics Circle.
Read more about Halo’s journey to the big screen.
Unlocking all Zombie Maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops (3ARC UNLOCK)
Killing zombies, not enemy troops, is one of the favorite past times for Call of Duty gamers.
And Activision has outdone itself again with zombie mode in its latest title: Call of Duty Black Ops.
A number of sites are reporting the instructions for unlocking all the zombie maps:
To unlock all zombie maps on Black Ops, simply break out of your chair (back buttons on controller) and head to the small computer again. Instead of inputting DOA, type in the following sequence ’3ARC UNLOCK’ (with a space in between). If you have done it correctly, you should see a message saying the cheat has been activated pop up on screen.
There’s even a video online for those gamers who are more visual.
Homefront Release Date Confirmed – March 8th 2011 for the USA
Bio: ’2027. America has fallen to a savage military occupation. Join the Resistance and fight for freedom in this gripping first person shooter coming March 8th, 2011′
Earlier today, THQ inc announced the release dates for its Homefront videogame on its Homefront Twitter page: ‘Homefront Release Date Confirmed – March 8th 2011 for the USA, March 11th for UK / Continental Europe, and March 10th for Australia’.
