Blurry world between man and machine.

• Position: WHAT'S NEW? - Product/service evaluation

In the long-awaited third installment of the series, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops III introduces a world where the line between man and machine is blurred, granting players powerful abilities and an all-new momentum-based, chained movement system that completely redefines the game play. Propelling players forward to a future dominated by cutting-edge technology, biotechnology and cybernetic enhancements have given rise to a new breed of soldier. In true Black Ops fashion, the operator of 2065, armed with an array of high-tech weaponry and biotechnical abilities, is equipped to take on enemies--human and mechanical--through an adrenaline-filled narrative on next-gen platforms that can be played solo or cooperatively with up to four players.

Informed and inspired by scientific discoveries and advances of today, developer Treyarch has delivered the most content-rich game in Call of Duty history including a series of innovations across all modes of play. Its guns-up philosophy for movement and combat delivers a frenetic multiplayer experience, providing a blend of fluidity, verticality, and classic boots-on-the-ground action. A new Specialist system lets players choose from nine elite Black Ops soldiers--each with their own look, personality, voice, battle-hardened weapons, and abilities--fundamentally changing the way players engage in combat.

Gunsmith gives fans the ability to build weapons that support their own play styles, while the Weapon Paint Shop provides tools to express the player's...