"Call of Duty: Black Ops is a game-changing release and will be an absolutely huge event for us - without doubt the defining game of 2010” says, Tim Ellis Head of Games at HMV. “We've been gearing up for what will surely prove our biggest title of the year - both online at hmv.com and in-store, and our teams are already on the case planning launch activity that will hopefully give fans of the franchise every chance to share in their passion for this iconic release."