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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 To Be Released On October 25
The main campaign is set in the early 1990s at the end of the Cold War. The multiplayer version will also launch with 16 new maps.
The latest title in Activision’s Call of Duty franchise is set to be released on October 25th, along with day-one availability on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription plan. The main campaign of the new Black Ops 6 will be set in the early 1990s, at the end of the cold war.
Developed by Raven Software and Treyarch, the game will also include a multiplayer mode with 16 maps as well as a new “Zombies” experience.
Set after Black Ops Cold War, the main story includes flashbacks to Black Ops 2, along with highly immersive spy missions and government conspiracies. Game locations include Southern Europe, Russian Tundra, Middle Eastern desert and the USA. In addition, Raven Software has added plenty of 90s tech and equipment, along with iconic characters like Frank Woods and Russell Adler.
The Black Ops 6 multiplayer mode, created by Treyarch, offers 16 new maps, including 12 core 6-vs-6 environments and four strike maps that can be played in 2-vs-2 or 6-vs-6 modes. For Zombie aficionados, the round-based mode returns to Black Ops 6, delivering waves of undead opponents for players to battle through. Two new maps will be available at launch, along with a mixture of weapons and upgrades.
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In addition to new maps, the multiplayer version of Black Ops 6 also has an “omni-movement” feature designed to allow greater control. Players can now sprint, dive, and slide in any direction and even rotate while lying on the ground.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is released on October 25th for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, and PS5. Subscribers to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass will get access to the new title on day one.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.