{"id":16836,"date":"2017-12-12T00:15:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T05:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=16836"},"modified":"2017-12-12T00:15:17","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T05:15:17","slug":"training-simulations-call-of-duty-black-ops-iii-zombies-chronicles-coming-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=16836","title":{"rendered":"Training Simulations: Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Coming this Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time, experience the epic stories\"\"<\/a> of the undead saga that started it all for Activision\u2019s Call of Duty, together in one package: Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles releases on May 16, first on the PlayStation\u00ae Network for the PlayStation\u00ae4, and includes eight of the most beloved Zombies maps from previous Treyarch-developed Call of Duty games, including World at War, Black Ops and Black Ops II. The maps have been completely remastered from the ground-up, delivering many of the classic, thrilling Zombies origins storylines with stunning visuals, enhanced audio and new gameplay, all updated for today\u2019s generation of consoles.<\/p>\n

\u201cCall of Duty\u2019s Zombies has earned a special place in our hearts through its deep, layered gameplay, imaginative storylines and its compelling waves of action, which spans multiple titles,\u201d said Rob Kostich, EVP and General Manager of Call of Duty, Activision. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to share with fans these incredible moments in one comprehensive offering, available together on current generation hardware.\u201d<\/p>\n

What began as an Easter egg unlock for completing the campaign in Call of Duty: World at War, has grown into a fan-favorite third mode with a hardcore community of fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cZombies Chronicles is really about the community that made Zombies what it has become today,\u201d said Jason Blundell, Co-Studio Head, Treyarch. \u201cTogether, we\u2019ve been slaying the undead for nearly ten years, across different game consoles, and Zombies Chronicles is really about bringing all of those fans together. If you played these maps before on previous consoles, you\u2019re getting a new, stunning and challenging experience \u2013 if it\u2019s your first time, this is eight definitive experiences of our Zombies storyline, all in one place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles is an unparalleled Call of Duty Zombies collection, taking players through the beginnings of the original saga in true HD. It features the classic characters that fans have come to know and love, as well as the deep storylines that made Zombies so popular. The collection adds vibrant current-generation visuals, enhanced lighting, revamped character models and environments, and updated AI and audio systems. Zombies Chronicles also lets players use custom weapons, including current weaponry featured in Black Ops III that wasn\u2019t featured in the original maps.<\/p>\n

The eight maps in Zombies Chronicles are:<\/p>\n

From Call of Duty: World at War: Nacht der Untoten (Abandoned Bunker), Verruckt (Wittenau Sanitorium) and Shi No Numa (Jungle Swamp)
\nFrom Call of Duty: Black Ops: Kino Der Toten (Theater of the Dead), Ascension (Soviet Cosmodrome), Shangri-la (Exotic Jungle Shrine) and Moon (Lunar Base)
\nFrom Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Origins (WWI France)<\/p>\n

8 Days of the Undead:<\/p>\n

To celebrate launch day on May 16, Activision and Treyarch will kick off the \u201c8 Days of the Undead,\u201d during which players of Black Ops III on all platforms and players of Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles on PS4 will be able to earn double XP rewards, engage in community challenges, and receive a host of free exclusive content including a Zombies calling card, weapon camo, new Gobble Gums and a PS4 theme.<\/p>\n

Bonus Content:
\nCall of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles* is a digital offering available at a suggested retail price of $29.99, and comes with the following bonus content with purchase:<\/p>\n

20 Vials of Liquid Divinium
\n2 All-New Whimsical GobbleGums
\nExclusive Zombies Pack-A-Punch Weapon Camo
\nBlack Ops III Zombies Chronicles Dynamic System Theme for PlayStation 4 (exclusive pre-order incentive), featuring artwork by renowned artist
\n*Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles is a content expansion for Call of Duty: Black Ops III which is sold separately and is required to play this downloadable content pack. Internet Connection Required. For more information, please visit https:\/\/support.activision.com\/zombieschronicles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles is published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [NASDAQ: ATVI], and developed by Treyarch. The game is rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language).<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com<\/a>. Fans can also follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.<\/p>\n

About Treyarch
\nTreyarch is an award-winning video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio behind the Call of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops series of games, an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track; Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records; and the studio’s most recent Call of Duty: Black Ops III had the biggest entertainment opening weekend of 2015, and was the #1 console game globally for the calendar year. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of Call of Duty’s Zombies. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc.<\/p>\n

About Activision Publishing, Inc.
\nHeadquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com<\/a> or by following @Activision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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