Students
from some of the greatest college rivals are putting it all on the
line, competing against each other in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Rivalries tournament presented by NVIDIA GeForce GTX. Check out the
schedule below to see when you can catch the matchup videos.
Cal vs. Stanford
USC vs. UCLA
UNC vs. NCSU
Watch the finals streamed live on Saturday, January 19th at the NVIDIA GeForce Twitch.tv channel (
).
In addition to the playoff matches, wildcards East Carolina State and
Oregon State will compete in a special play-in match. Catch the
excitement and see which school comes out with the ultimate bragging
rights!
To get ready for tomorrow's Game w/ Devs
livestream,
we had some of the Treyarch developers share their favorite custom
classes with us and describe how it works with their particular
playstyle. Before you face off against these guys online, take a look at
each of their load outs - you might pick up a tip or two!
Miles Leslie
Producer, Treyarch
I’m
all about maintaining a high K/D. I’ll play any game mode, but my main
objective in any mode is getting the most frags. Some would call me a
Slayer, I just think it’s part of my job to roll the other team. Each of
the people I play with has a pretty solidified roll, and mine is to
rack up kills and earn Scorestreaks – aka supporting my team by ensuring
the enemy team is always respawning. My class is all about having high
mobility to flank and get through enemy lines, as well as being able to
take down 2 to 3 enemies at a time or in a row – this is why I use the
EVO with extended clip and laser sight. Busting into a room and being
able to ADS or hipfire down several enemies before having to reload is
key. And since I am always on the go and putting so many shots on
targets, I roll with Scavenger to ensure I have enough ammo in my clip.
To top it all off, I like to roll with Hardline so I can constantly be
earning Scorestreaks, supporting my team.
Geoffrey Ng
Associate Artist, Treyarch
I’m
more of a K/D player than someone who plays to the objective – it’s
just my style. My perks keep me mobile and fast: I can be accurate when I
hip fire and aim down my sights with my primary, and stay silent when I
need to when I use my pistol. My lethal and tactical equipment are just
bonuses for me.
Matt Scronce
Associate Game Designer
The
team I play with tends to roll Domination quite a bit, so I’ve tailored
a class specifically for capturing Domination points that works really
well with my play style. This class allows me to quickly make it to a
point with Extreme Conditioning, lay some suppressive fire with my Mk 48
under smoke, all while being protected from any incoming projectiles
thanks to the x2 Trophy System. I also throw in Flak Jacket for any
incoming explosives and Fast Hands to get my Smoke Grenade and Trophy
Systems out as fast as possible.
Caleb Turner
Associate Artist
I
love to load out with the Swat-556 because in my hands, it’s an
extremely deadly and versatile weapon in both close-quarter and
long-range engagements. The attachments give me more control and
compliment the abilities my chosen perks provide. Flak Jacket helps to
protect me from all of the chaotic explosions on the battlefield, while
Ghost keeps me hidden out of view from any UAVs above. Fast Hands allows
me to deploy my Tactical Insertion quickly behind enemy lines and toss
away my Semtex with ample time to get back on target with deadly
precision. I’ve got a predatory playstyle, so I like to equip Dexterity,
because I frequently change positions to situate myself on higher
ground with the ease of acquiring targets quickly after sprinting.
Thomas Schneider
Level Designer, Treyarch
I
personally use 4-5 different load outs depending on the map and game
mode, but this one is my main go-to for my play style. I feel it offers
me an all-around versatility, making it pretty safe to use in most
situations and modes. I have additional survivability with Flak Jacket
when playing defensively, Extreme Conditioning lets me move faster from
objective to objective when I’m on the attack, and Hardline gives me
some extra help to make sure I’m obtaining my higher Scorestreaks when a
high K/D is my strategy – perfect for my style of play.
Anthony Flame
Game Designer
With
the SCAR as my primary, I have consistent all-around damage
capabilities, with solid penetration, and can win most gunfights as long
as I can control my recoil. Stock will make me harder to hit while
strafing, and silencer will make me harder to find. FHJ and EMP allow
me to pick up extra score against enemy equipment and Scorestreaks.
With claymore and scavenger, I can keep a consistent eye on my back to
avoid being flanked. Flak jacket allows me to survive well placed
grenades, nearby Scorestreak explosions, and the adaptability to go for
an objective when necessary.
Dan Bunting
Director/Online, Treyarch
This
is a class designed for objective game modes playing in a midfield
position. I’m a naturally aggressive player (i.e., I kill but also get
killed a lot), so I try to temper my aggressive tendencies with a
counter-balance of pushing ahead in the field then holding a forward
defensive position. This class supports medium- to long-range
engagements with a high-power assault rifle, which is loaded out for
attachments to support firing from ADS. The perks and tacticals are
designed to seek out and destroy enemy defenses and Scorestreak rewards
on the ground so that my teammates can push into objective locations and
the enemy’s base of operations. Blind Eye allows me to hold my position
at all times, even when the sky is filled with enemy aircraft.
Catch the livestream on Friday, December 14 from noon-2pm PST on the Treyarch YouTube page (
http://www.youtube.com/user/Treyarch). The devs will be inviting fans to party up, so tune in and learn how you can join in the action!
Mountain Lion Range
