This is the unofficial list of all of the Achievements that you’ll be whoring in Black Ops.  Keep in mind that things are always leaking around here—faucets, ceilings, diapers, etc.—so don’t get crazy if this is rendered complete BS.

• Sacrifice -- Ensure your squad escapes safely from Cuba -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Death to Dictators -- Use a single round to bring down Castro -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Vehicular Slaughter -- Destroy all enemies on vehicles during the prison break -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Give me liberty, or give me death -- Escape Vorkuta -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Slingshot Kid -- Destroy all slingshot targets in 3 attempts -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• VIP -- Receive orders from Lancer -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• A safer place -- Sabatoge the Soviet space program -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Tough Economy -- Use no more than 6 TOW guided missiles to destroy the tanks in the defense of Khe Sanh -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Looks don't count -- Break the seige in the battle of Khe Sanh -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• SOG Rules -- Retrieve the dossier and the defector from Hue City -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Raining Pain -- Rack up a bodycount of 20 NVA using air support in Hue City -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• The Dragon Within -- Kill 10 NVA with Dragon's Breath rounds -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Heavy Hand -- Use the Grim Reaper to destroy the MG emplacement -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Up close and personal -- Silently take out 3 VC -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Double Trouble -- Use only dual wield weapons to escape Kowloon -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Broken English -- Escape Kowloon -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Lord Nelson -- Destroy all targets and structures while making your way up the river -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Never get off the boat -- Find the Soviet connection in Laos -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Pathfinder -- Guide the squad through the Soviet outpost without them getting killed -- 5 Achievement Points (Xbox 360)0 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Mr. Black OP -- Enter the Soviet relay station undetected -- 5 Achievement Points (Xbox 360)0 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• With extreme prejudice -- Get to the POW compound in the Hind using only rockets -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Russian bar-b-q -- Incinerate 10 enemies with the flamethrower attachment in the POW compound -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Light Foot -- Escape the ship with 2:15 left on the timer in Veteran. -- 30 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Some wounds never heal -- Escape the past -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• I hate monkeys -- Kill 7 monkeys in under 10 seconds in the Rebirth labs -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• No Leaks -- Make it through the NOVA 6 gas without dying on Rebirth Island -- 5 Achievement Points (Xbox 360)0 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Clarity -- Crack the code -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Double Whammy -- Destroy both helicopters with one TOW guided missile from the deck of the ship -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• BLACK OP MASTER -- Complete the campaign on Hardened or Veteran difficulty -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360)0, Gold Trophy (PS3)
• Stand Down -- Complete the campaign on any difficulty -- 35 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Frag Master -- Kill 5 enemies with a single frag grenade -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Sally Likes Blood -- Demonstrate killer economic sensibilities by taking down 3 enemies with a single bullet -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Unconventional Warfare -- Use the explosive bolts to kill 30 enemies -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Down and Dirty -- Complete "SOG" and "The Defector" on Veteran difficulty -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• It's your funeral -- Complete "Numbers," "Project Nova" and "Victor Charlie" on Veteran difficulty -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Cold Warrior -- Complete "Operation 40", "Vorkuta", and "Executive Order" on Veteran difficulty -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Not Today -- Complete "Crash Site," "WMD" and "Payback" on Veteran difficulty -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Burn Notice -- Complete "Rebirth" and "Redemption" on Veteran difficulty -- 25 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Silver Trophy (PS3)
• Closer Analysis -- Find all the hidden intel -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Matinee -- Watch a film or clip with a friend -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Gamblin' Fool -- Finish 5 Wager Matches "in the money" -- 20 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• You can do it -- Reach rank 10 in Basic Training -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• The Collector -- In Zombie mode, buy every weapon off the walls in a single game -- 20 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• CLASSIFIED -- CLASSIFIED -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Hands Off the Merchandise -- Kill the Pentagon thief before it can steal your load-out -- 20 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Sacrificial Lamb -- Kill 6 zombies after getting shot by a Pack-a-Punched Crossbow bolt -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• "Insert Coin" -- Access the terminal and battle the forces of the Cosmic Silverback in Dead Ops Arcade -- 10 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• Easy Rhino -- In Dead Ops Arcade, use a Speed Boost to blast through 20 or more enemies at one time -- 5 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• CLASSIFIED -- CLASSIFIED -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)
• CLASSIFIED -- CLASSIFIED -- 15 Achievement Points (Xbox 360), Bronze Trophy (PS3)

Basketball Gamers Get Precision Enhancement and Added Comfort with New Controller Adaptor

September 28, 2010 – ATLANTA – KontrolFreek (www.kontrolfreek.com), makers of the revolutionary TD Freek, FPS Freek and Speed Freek attachments for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers, announced today they are expanding their family of quality sports adapters to include a new basketball-themed adapter called the Hoops Freek™. The controller enhancement arrives just in time to give players improved control and comfort on the court in titles such as NBA 2K11 and EA’s completely revamped NBA Elite 11. Both NBA games demand more sophisticated joystick work than ever, and Hoops Freek is ideal for players who want the most out of these improved gaming experiences.

The Hoops Freek is a snap-on joystick extension that provides improved leverage, comfort, and maneuverability within game play. The device features a premium grip surface designed to look and feel like the skin of a real basketball. The extra leverage and maneuverability introduced by Hoops Freek enhances game fundamentals like dribbling, defending and passing.  At the same time, it allows advanced players to slice through defenses and pull off more complicated moves like: picks, blocks, crossovers, spins, layups and dunks with considerably less effort than ever before.

Hoops Freek begins shipping on October 5, for $9.99 and is available for pre-order here:

Pre-Order Hoops Freek Today.

“KontrolFreek is proud to announce our new Hoops Freek and once again expand our product line in response to customer input, “ said Ashish Mistry, President and CEO of KontrolFreek. “Hoops Freek has been tested and given the thumbs up by some serious basketball gamers -especially with the new analog stick work needed in these new games.”  Mistry added, “We couldn’t be happier with how things are going for us this year.  KontrolFreek has released four new products, including the TD Freek and FPS Freek Legendary, and Hoops Freek only furthers our position as a strong and unique player in the console gaming market.”

About KontrolFreek

Fast-growing KontrolFreek makes high-quality video game console controller accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge.  Using the latest in ergonomic science, engineering, and materials, the company’s Xbox 360 and PlayStation accessories are acclaimed by both critics and consumers alike. KontrolFreek’s product line cleverly combines simplicity of design with performance boosting features to improve speed, accuracy, maneuverability and comfort for players of all levels and across a variety of gaming genres. KontrolFreek is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit www.KontroFreek.com.

To meet KontrolFreek’s growing community, visit www.facebook.com/kontrolfreek.

Contact:
Chris Keene
For The Win! PR for KontrolFreek
302.463.1665
Chris@ftwpublicrelations.com

KontrolFreek and vVv Gaming have teamed up for a Legendary Weekend!



From Friday September 24 thru Sunday September 26, follow @KontrolFreek and @vvv_gaming and tweet the following:

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RT @vvv_gaming @kontrolfreek I want to get better at Halo: Reach! Send me the new FPS Freek Legendary! #freekvvv

Each tweet enters you for a daily chance to win a pair of the new FPS Freek Legendary. Each day we will pick one lucky entry from the entrants we receive.

vVv Gaming and Trevor from Kontrol Freek said:

How do KontrolFreeks work?
Our products snap on over your existing thumb pads to improve your gaming experience on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. Our flagship product is the FPS Freek. It works by increasing the length of your stock sticks by about 40%. This gives you more aiming control in first-person shooters like Halo and Call of Duty etc...

What is the science behind them?
Increasing the linear distance your thumb travels gives you the opportunity to make smaller adjustments and also “snap” to targets much faster in first-person shooters. This gives you the luxury of turning up controller sensitivities without sacrificing precision. Using the FPS Freek honestly gives you the closest feel to a mouse possible on a console today.

How can they improve your play?
The greater leverage offers you better control and less force. This helps to alleviate thumb-fatigue and adds more comfort to long gaming sessions. In short, this increased accuracy and decreased thumb-fatigue results in more kills and less deaths.

How long does it take to get accustomed to using them?
It varies, really. Some people get used to them quite quickly and notice a difference right away. Others take a little longer. I would say, try them for a week and see what happens. 95% of the time people are pleased with the results.

You have different kinds of Freeks. Can you explain the differences between each and explain what they were designed to do?
Besides the FPS Freek that I spent the last few minutes talking about, we also have the TD Freek and the Speed Freek. The TD Freek works much in the same way as the FPS Freek but was designed with Madden players in mind. For the sake of comfort, we used a softer material for grip and went with a convex design for the thumb pad. It's getting some pretty positive reviews. The Speed Freek is a little different. It was specifically designed to help you gain faster lap times in racing games like Forza and Grand Turismo. It is a "U" shaped attachment that acts like a cradle for your thumb. It helps you keep your thumb in place while holding long turns and aids you in making smaller adjustments on the track. It's quite unique and our fans have found many other uses for it--like in SKATE and HAWX for example.

Let’s talk longevity. How long do a pair last?
I don't really have a definitive answer to this question. It's like asking how long a car will last. It all depends on how much you play, the alkalinity of your skin, how much you sweat, all those x factors. In my experience they last longer than the stock Xbox 360 sticks.

Can you link us to some reviews so players have independent sources to compare information?
A good place to get unbiased reviews from normal gamers like yourself is actually on our own website: http://www.kontrolfr...view-Index.aspx Other than that you can just do a Google search or hop on YouTube and see the many video reviews found there.

Follow @KontrolFreek and @vvv_gaming, and start tweeting for your chance to win!

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According to Bungie, “The first matchmaking update for Reach will occur in early October…”  With this first round, bug fixes and balance issues will be addressed along with more game types and Forge maps.  But perhaps the best part of the update will be the inclusion of Co-op campaign matchmaking.

It’s not as if the large majority of us wish to play Halo’s campaign with complete strangers but the option is a welcome addition to the suite.  Bungie states that the game neglected to ship with Co-op matchmaking by design, to protect us from spoiling our campaign experience.  They also say that the “…matchmaking will not take in to account your current campaign progress.”  So just make sure you complete your current campaign before jumping in to the new playlist.

What do you think?  How anxious are you to delve into campaign matchmaking with strangers?

With the release date of Halo: Reach and the FPS Freek Legendary quickly closing in we are overflowing with excitement and have decided to spread the joy around a bit.  We’re always working hard to please our fans and this one is just for you.  We will be giving away six (6) copies of Halo: Reach to six of our biggest fans.  Who are these six biggest fans, you ask?  Well, that all depends on you:

Over the next six days (this weekend included) we will be setting out 1 question for each day on our Facebook fan page (so make sure you’re a fan!).  To win a copy of Halo: Reach, all you have to do is comment on our post with the correct answer to the day’s ‘Legendary Halo Trivia’ question within the first 2 hours of us asking.  We will then choose someone randomly from the comment list who has the correct answer.  Easy.

The only catch is that you MUST change your Facebook profile picture to our Facebook profile picture to be eligible to win one of the prizes (it's the one at the top of the page).  This way we know that you’re a Freek like us.

So keep a look out on Facebook for the questions and be sure to check your message inbox to see if you’ve won!

Confused?  Here are the rules again:

1. Change your Facebook profile picture to our Facebook profile picture (now you’re Freeky too!)
2. Check Facebook regularly for the day’s ‘Legendary Halo Trivia’ question (this will be at random times)
3. Post the correct answer within the first 2 hours of the question being posted (don’t procrastinate)
4. We will randomly select one of you from the comment list that has the correct answer and our profile picture as your profile picture (don’t forget this part!)
5. Look for a message from us announcing that you’ve won

Have fun and good luck!

And in case you missed any of our recent announcements, we are also giving away 2 Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Bundles and 4 more copies of Halo: Reach through a couple of our Youtube friends, Trumpf and WoodysGamertag.  Check out the links below for more chances to win more cool stuff:

Trumpf -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tFm0FC8ywk

WoodysGamertag -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc2mlp9Z-e0

Is anyone sick of these live-action trailers for Halo yet?  No?  Me neither.  Each one that comes out is incredible; and a reminder of how awesome that full-length Halo movie would have been (my fingers are still crossed for that one).  Well, the latest of these live-action commercials for Halo: Reach, “Deliver Hope,” is just as beautiful as any of them we’ve seen previously.  You may recognize part of it from an earlier release but this is the extended version.  Enjoy!

Photos courtesy of Dorkly.com