Why are Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 such beloved games?

It's no surprise that Black Ops 2 is once again a hit. In the letters page of Thursday, readers are expressing their shock and dismay at EA's decision to lay off developers. On the other hand, one reader is praising Amazon's Luna streaming service.

The Games Inbox section is filled with our readers' thoughts, opinions and comments. If you want to join in on the discussion, just send us an email at the provided address. Speaking of shock, I'm not sure if I'm more surprised at the failure of Halo: Campaign Evolved or the success of the two Black Ops games.

It's quite remarkable that these games are doing so well even without any remastering or remake efforts. I can only assume it's due to nostalgia, but am I the only one who can hardly remember which ones they were? Apparently so, judging by the sales.

In an attempt to refresh my memory, I even resorted to reading Wikipedia and I do remember the campaigns now. I have to admit, they were good ones. But is it the campaign or the multiplayer that's driving this success?

If it's the campaigns, I can understand because it's been a while since we've had a good one in the modern Call Of Duty games. In any case, Activision needs to pay attention to what's happening because their newest game is at risk of selling less than two games that came out 15 years ago. It's definitely something to be concerned about.

Moving on to EA's recent layoff announcement, it's not surprising but it's still a terrible situation. As one reader points out, with a debt of $20 billion, what else can they do? This means entire studios will be affected and it's hard to see how they can continue with anything other than sports games and Battlefield.

I used to defend EA in the past, but not anymore. They've become something else entirely and the excessive use of microtransactions is just one of the many issues. Another reader shares their experience with Halo: Campaign Evolved and the difficulties they faced in trying to play it on their PlayStation 5.

It's frustrating when technical issues prevent us from enjoying a game, especially when it's a highly anticipated one. On a lighter note, there's been a lot of talk about the size of the map in the upcoming GTA 6 game. According to a post on X, it's said to be four times the size of the map in GTA 5.

But as one reader points out, size isn't everything. A large map doesn't necessarily mean it's filled with interesting content. They cite Fallout 3's Capital Wasteland as an example of a smaller map that's packed with things to do and explore.

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Lastly, a reader brings up an interesting point about the current console wars and the ongoing component crisis. They suggest that having one universal console format could benefit both Sony and Microsoft, especially with the high prices of next-gen consoles. But of course, that's not likely to happen and we'll just have to wait and see how things play out.

It's amazing to see the continued success of Black Ops 2. The Thursday letters page has been buzzing with opinions on EA's decision to lay off developers, but one reader couldn't help but sing praises for Amazon's Luna streaming service. Our Games Inbox section is where our readers come to share their thoughts, comments, and opinions on the latest happenings in the gaming world.

To join in on the discussions, simply email us at the provided email address. I must say, I'm not surprised by the failure of Halo: Campaign Evolved. However, it's quite shocking to me that the two Black Ops games are still doing so well.

What's even more surprising is that they're not even remasters or remakes, they're just straight ports with no additional work put into them. I can only assume that it's nostalgia driving their success, but am I the only one who barely remembers which games they were? Judging by the sales, it seems like I am.

I tried to jog my memory by reading up on the campaigns on Wikipedia, and I do remember them now. I have to admit, they were good games, but is it the campaigns that are driving the current success? Or is it the multiplayer?

If it's the campaigns, I can understand because it's been a while since we've had a good one in a modern Call Of Duty game. Either way, Activision should pay close attention to what's going on as they are at risk of having their newest game sell less than two that came out over 15 years ago. It's quite predictable that EA is preparing to lay off $125 million worth of developers.

It's absolutely disgusting, to say the least. It was a widely predicted outcome even before the deal went through, but that doesn't make it any less awful. This many job cuts will most likely mean entire studios closing down, leaving EA with only sports games and Battlefield to continue with.

I used to defend EA in the past, but not anymore. They have become something else entirely, and the excessive use of microtransactions is only the tip of the iceberg. Speaking of games not going as planned, I had high hopes for Halo: Campaign Evolved.

I didn't mind the issues with Williams or the lack of multiplayer, but what really disappointed me was the fact that I couldn't even sign into my Microsoft account to play the game on my PlayStation 5. My old Hotmail account is linked to an old phone, so I can't access it, and I have to wait 30 days to renew my security. I tried to make a new Hotmail account, but the website was down.

And when I tried to create an Xbox account, I couldn't use my work email. It's a shame that the game turned out to be a flop, but I'm glad I left Microsoft behind a long time ago. This experience has made me give up on the idea of an all-digital future for gaming.

I saw a post on X that compared all the maps from every Grand Theft Auto game. According to this post, the map in GTA 6 is estimated to be four times the size of the GTA 5 map, making it the biggest one in the series. But size isn't everything when it comes to gaming maps.

The Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3 may not be as big as GTA 5 or 6, but it's filled with unique sights and secrets, making it one of the best maps I've ever explored. In the end, it's not about the size, but the quality of the content within the map that truly matters. As a loyal GameCentral reader, we want to make sure you never miss out on our articles when searching for gaming news.

We have all the latest updates, reviews, previews, and interviews, and a highly engaged community of readers. To ensure you see our stories first in Google Search, simply click the button below and tick "The Agency" as your preferred source. I recently read an article where the journalist argued that if the Xbox Series X had a disc drive and the PlayStation 6 didn't, it could attract more gamers.

But I fail to see the logic in that. PlayStation 5 players won't switch to Xbox just because it has a disc drive, as they still wouldn't be able to play their disc games on the Xbox. It's a null and void argument.

With so many people unable to afford next-gen consoles, it would make more sense to have one format so that more people can play the latest games and generate revenue. But unfortunately, the console wars will most likely continue, even though it may not be beneficial for Sony and Microsoft in the long run. The ongoing component crisis has everyone worried about the prices of next-gen consoles.

But let's not forget that the same thing is happening to PC components, phones, and other devices. It seems like we're going back to the Stone Age. Who knows, maybe we'll start recording games on VHS tapes and loading them in through audio tapes soon.

The possibilities are endless.