Call of Duty's latest ad loudly reminds everyone it's not coming to Game Pass
Microsoft is now advertising the fact that players will need to buy Modern Warfare 4 at launch
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 confirmed for October 23, brings the series to Korea
Something to look forward to: Activision has finally pulled back the curtain on Infinity Ward's latest Call of Duty game, confirming prior reports regarding its setting and platform availability. As the franchise takes ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling to a new level, Modern Warfare 4 promises higher technical specifications, a revamped movement system, the return of DMZ mode, and more.
Infinity Ward teases the next Call of Duty, calling it "the definitive Modern Warfare"
Fans are expecting an appearance at Sony's State of Play or the Summer Game Fest in just two weeks
Microsoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty
Game Pass Ultimate is now $23 and PC Game Pass is $14 per month
Call of Duty co-founder claims Activision pushed to make a game about Iran invading Israel
When video games foretell reality by twisting it
The White House used Call of Duty "nuke" killstreak footage in a video showing real US strikes on Iran
Did Microsoft sign off on it?
US video game sales climb 3% in January, even as layoffs and studio closures deepen
Game spending hit $4.3 billion for the month, with subscription platforms driving most of the gains
Call of Duty's chart-topping run comes to an end
Bottom line: Amid Microsoft's ambition to turn Game Pass into gaming's dominant business model, one of its most valuable assets is showing signs of strain. Call of Duty, a $35 billion global franchise known for annual billion-dollar releases, appears to be in decline less than two years after Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Respawn cofounder, has died at 55
Famed producer and director oversaw numerous critically acclaimed shooters
The ten worst games of 2025, according to Metacritic
Users rate Black Ops 7 even lower, but critics were far harsher on MindsEye
Black Ops 7 markedly underperforms as sales and player count tumble
Activision acknowledges CoD disappointing sales and promises sweeping changes
Studios behind Black Ops 7, Anno 117, and Arc Raiders push back on AI criticism
Activision, Ubisoft, and Arrowhead react in contrasting ways
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign can't be paused, has no checkpoints, and kicks idle players
Story mode also includes Warzone elements like maps, XP, enemy armor, and health bars
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shoots high, but its campaign can't keep up
Reviewers praise Black Ops 7 for its ambitious scope, polished multiplayer, and inventive Endgame mode. Its co-op options, Zombies, and nostalgic callbacks help it stand out, with some outlets calling it one of the franchise's strongest entries in years. However, despite the high notes, an uneven campaign and inconsistent storytelling keep it from reaching its full potential.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 bumps up system requirements but still runs lighter than most 2025 titles
You should still probably aim for 16GB of VRAM
TCL enters US gaming monitor market with Call of Duty partnership
TCL targets mainstream gamers with affordable QD-Mini LED performance
Microsoft just reminded everyone that streaming games isn't cheap
Redmond swears Game Pass is profitable, but is it enough to cover a $300 million Call of Duty hangover?
Steven Spielberg nearly directed Call of Duty movie before deal fell through
Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan and Medal of Honor inspired Call of Duty
Call of Duty movie in the works as Paramount partners with Activision
Hollywood can't get enough of video game adaptations right now
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings four-player co-op campaign, launches November 14
Black Ops 7 keeps $70 price, requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 on PC
Study uncovers dark market making millions from video game cheats
Cheats can cost between $10 and $240 a month
The big picture: Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick in the United Kingdom estimate that roughly 80 websites selling cheats for online video games generate between $12 million and $73 million annually. Although some cheats can bypass robust (and often unpopular) anti-cheating software, these tend to be more expensive.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will require TPM 2.0 and Windows Secure Boot
Activision to begin testing the features in Black Ops 6 season 5 this week
Call of Duty: WWII pulled from PC Game Pass after remote hacking exploit discovered
What just happened? Just days after its arrival on PC Game Pass, Call of Duty: WWII has been pulled offline. The abrupt removal follows a surge of reports from the gaming community about a critical security vulnerability that allowed attackers to remotely take control of players' computers during online matches.
Activision removes Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 menu ads after backlash, claims it was an "error"
Sure, Activision
Facepalm: Activision Blizzard has used the tried-and-tested "it was an error, honestly," excuse after it placed ads for purchasable items in the loadout screens of Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Their appearance led to a huge backlash, and now Activision is claiming they were a "feature test" published "in error," which nobody believes.
Microtransactions accounted for 58% of PC gaming revenue last year
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Roblox, and Fortnite helped drive this growth