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Strange but true. 13 years ago, a game series had predicted severe US-China trade war in 2025. Where to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

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The Economic Timespublisher-detail-arrow
12th April, 2025 11:29 IST
In a strange twist of reality mimicking fiction, gamers are shocked to discover that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2—a popular video game released in 2012—may have accurately predicted a severe trade conflict between the United States and China in the year 2025.

Set in a futuristic world, the storyline of Black Ops 2 envisions a second Cold War sparked by a major cyberattack on China’s stock market. The fictional Chinese government then retaliates by banning rare earth exports, triggering global chaos and a fierce standoff with the U.S. Fast forward to present-day 2025, and that scenario isn’t looking so fictional anymore.

Just recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced new “reciprocal” tariffs, imposing taxes on various imports. While most countries face a 10% rate, China has been hit with tariffs as high as 84%—and possibly even 125% later. The resemblance to the game’s plot has fans stunned.

Adding to the uncanny prediction, the game explicitly mentions that this war begins on April 19 and 20, 2025—which is just days away from now. Social media is buzzing with gamers sharing clips and screenshots of these eerie details.

Here’s how the internet reacted:
A user remarked that the events of Black Ops 2 are on the verge of unfolding in real life.

One user joked that Trump may have taken his foreign policy straight out of Black Ops 2.

A comment pointed out that it's 2025 and we're basically living through the Black Ops 2 campaign in real life.


One person remarked that the game developers behind Black Ops 2 need to be investigated.


What is the storyline of Black Ops 2?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II redefines the franchise by transporting players into a high-stakes future where a 21st-century Cold War looms large. In this gripping installment, the lines between technology and warfare blur, introducing a new era of combat driven by advanced robotics and cutting-edge weaponry.

Spanning multiple timelines and generations, the storyline centers on Raul Menendez, a cunning antagonist who seizes control of the U.S. military’s tech infrastructure to execute a devastating global plan. As chaos unfolds, players must navigate a world on the edge of collapse, using futuristic tools and strategies to prevent all-out annihilation.

Where can you play Call of Duty: Black Ops 2?
You can play Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam.

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