Preview: Call of Duty Black Ops II

Significant others of gamers know it's just a matter of time til they lose their partners for another period of time. It's going to be a busy combination the next couple weeks.

Halo 4 comes out on the sixth, and is followed one week later by Call of Duty Black Ops II. Preorders are all ready reaching record levels for both games.

Black Ops II features three story lines, in single player mode, one in the 1970s, 1980s, and in 2025. In the 70s and 80s you play as Alex Cross, the main character from the first Black Ops, whereas in 2025 you play as his son, David.

The game features branching story lines, where the player's decisions effect what choices they will have in the future, to such a degree that the Cold War could end in a different fashion than it did historically.

With the 2025 campaign, expect a lot of focus to be on futuristic weaponry.

Zombies will be returning for the game, but with their own campaign as well. Unconfirmed rumors have it that you may even be able to continue playing, after being turned into a zombie.

Multiplayer co-op mode has been expanded, allowing for eight players, instead of just the four seen in the first game.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II hits stores Tuesday, November 13.