Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010, PC) is the Cold War-era FPS blockbuster that defined a generation of shooters. Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, it launched in November 2010 and instantly became a phenomenon — blending cinematic single-player storytelling with the most addictive multiplayer and zombie-slaying action the series had delivered yet.

The campaign puts you in the boots of CIA operative Alex Mason, unraveling a conspiracy through flashbacks, brainwashing, and covert missions across Vietnam, Cuba, and beyond. Multiplayer raised the bar with customizable loadouts, the debut of COD Points, and fan-favorite maps like Nuketown. And of course, Zombies mode went full cult status, letting players fight endless undead waves with friends while discovering hidden secrets.

Why this PC release still has a spot in gaming history:

1. Cold War Campaign: A darker, grittier story with espionage, brainwashing, and black ops missions.
2. Legendary Multiplayer: Introduced COD Points, iconic maps, and balanced, fast-paced gameplay.
3. Zombies Mode: Fan-favorite co-op mode returns bigger and better than ever.
4. Collector’s Appeal: The original PC release — perfect for those who want the disc edition of a COD classic.

Call of Duty: Black Ops for PC is more than just another FPS — it’s a landmark release that kept COD at the top of the food chain and still has fans playing it over a decade later.

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