We have a strong feeling that many gamers, particularly gamers favoring Microsoft’s Xbox 360, will be checking out their favorite gaming retailers in the next few weeks. While you’re doing that, why not put a pre-order in for Black Ops? Treyarch is making it worth your while, if you decide to go that route.
“If you just happen to be at the game store today… Here’s a good reason to pre-order #CODBlackOps while you’re there…” – Josh Olin, Community Manager, Treyarch
Josh was referencing two promotions that are currently in place for Black Ops pre-orders at Amazon.com and at Gamestop.
Amazon – Laser Cel Image
Pre-ordering Black Ops with Amazon will earn you a limited edition laser cel. For those unfamiliar with the term, a laser cel is an image that is printed on Mylar (or Melinex, as it is called in the UK) rather than paper or another easily damageable material.



The laser cel is only available to the first 100, 000 pre-orders so be sure to get yours in quickly! Check our pre-order page here, where we provide info as well as direct links to Amazon’s pre-order listings. Consumers who receive the laser cel will also receive an exclusive link to download a desktop wallpaper of the same image.
Gamestop – Flight Suit Avatar Outfit
Opting for pre-ordering through Gamestop merits an exclusive, Black Ops themed outfit for your Avatar. Gamestop has said that this offer will apply to either your Xbox Live or PSN Avatar’s. The Avatar Outfit is similar to the suit worn by the pilot of the SR-71 Blackbird in the Black Ops campaign mission WMD. We have some more

Exclusive Flight Suit Avatar Outfit
information and direct links to Gamestop’s pre-order pages right here, at our pre-order page. If you decide to order online, you will receive a code to download your Flight Suit outfit while pre-ordering in-store will get you a pre-order card with instructions and download code. Show off your Black Ops dedication in style!
Still not convinced that you should be pre-ordering Black Ops? Be sure to take a look through our Multiplayer Reveal Recaps here and here. Also, our writer Mike has written up an excellent review of all the intel that we’ve gained, that may have slipped under the radar. You can read that here!
Ready to pre-order? Which edition do you plan on purchasing? The standard edition features just the game, itself. Hardened will get you the game plus 4 bonus co-op maps (reported here) and the Prestige Edition will be coming with the 4 bonus co-op maps, as well as a fully-functional RC Surveillance Vehicle. Please note: explosives not included.
Let us know what you plan on purchasing in the comments or over at our forum!
Be on the lookout in the next couple days as we launch a brand new feature to the site – Gaminglargest Community Chat! Every week, or every other week depending on the popularity and demand, we will be hosting a live chat with the community where we’ll talk all things Black Ops and CoD. There will, of course, be a set topic of discussion but we can always move off topic. Look for more details, soon!