Black

2006 first-person shooter video game

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Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: February 24, 2006
Platforms: Xbox 360
, Xbox
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, PlayStation 2
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Genre: first-person shooter
Game mode: single-player video game
Software engine: RenderWare

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Black is a 2006 first-person shooter game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts (EA) for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The player assumes control of Jack Kellar, a US Army special forces soldier being interrogated about his previous missions involving a terrorist operation. Gameplay involves players fighting terrorists by using firearms and grenades. The game is notable and was heavily promoted for its large focus on destructive effects and explosions during gameplay, as well as its cinema-inspired action and sound quality.

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PEGI rating: PEGI 16
USK rating: USK 18
Distribution format: DVD
Composer: Michael Giacchino
ESRB rating: Mature 17+
Narrative location: Russia
Name in kana: ブラック
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Screenwriter: Adrian Vershinin
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Nominations: British Academy Games Award for Artistic Achievement(September 12, 2006) statement is subject of: 3rd British Academy Video Games Awards
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1.“2006 British Academy Video Games Awards Nominees”ign.com/articles/2006/09/12/2006-british-academy-video-games-awards-nomineesRetrieved 2025-03-08
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British Academy Games Award for Audio Achievement(September 12, 2006) statement is subject of: 3rd British Academy Video Games Awards
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1.“2006 British Academy Video Games Awards Nominees”ign.com/articles/2006/09/12/2006-british-academy-video-games-awards-nomineesRetrieved 2025-03-08
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British Academy Games Award for Best Game(September 12, 2006) statement is subject of: 3rd British Academy Video Games Awards
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1.“2006 British Academy Video Games Awards Nominees”ign.com/articles/2006/09/12/2006-british-academy-video-games-awards-nomineesRetrieved 2025-03-12
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British Academy Games Award for Technical Achievement(September 12, 2006) statement is subject of: 3rd British Academy Video Games Awards
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1.“2006 British Academy Video Games Awards Nominees”ign.com/articles/2006/09/12/2006-british-academy-video-games-awards-nomineesRetrieved 2025-05-23
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