October 21, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches October 24th, offering a spy action thriller set in the early 90s with dynamic gameplay and a new prestige system for exclusive rewards. Features include Perk Greed, a Guided Mode, and enhanced anti-cheat measures, promising an engaging and fair gaming experience across all platforms.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set during the 1990 Gulf War, has been banned in Kuwait just days before its October 25 release due to its violent and controversial content. Activision confirms the ban and will refund pre-orders, while the move highlights ongoing sensitivity around historical conflicts in video games.
Little Caesars partners with Call of Duty for the third time to celebrate the release of Black Ops 6, offering gaming perks and sweepstakes for purchases over $3.00 from Oct 21 to Nov 10. The collaboration includes in-game rewards, a virtual restaurant, and the launch of Crazy Puffs, a new $3.99 snack.
Cloud9 partners with Sony Electronics to boost their Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 team with advanced 480Hz INZONE M10S OLED QHD Gaming Monitors. The collaboration includes sponsoring Cloud9's fan loyalty program and hosting a $10K tournament in November.
October 20, 2024
The trend of crossover cosmetics in gaming, spurred by Fortnite, has firmly taken hold in the Call of Duty franchise, with characters like Daryl Dixon, Shredder, and Michael Myers now available as operator skins. These additions allow players to enhance gameplay and showcase their favorite media icons, highlighting the game's commitment to diverse and engaging content.
BobbyPoff, a prominent Warzone streamer, faced a shocking permanent ban on October 4, 2024, due to an anti-cheat error, igniting community backlash. Despite the ban being lifted, BobbyPoff's reputation took a hit, and he publicly demanded an apology from Activision, criticizing their poor communication.
October 19, 2024
Activision Blizzard admits to mistakenly banning legitimate Call of Duty players during recent anti-cheat measures, sparking player outrage. Despite claims of account restoration, unclear communication and unresolved appeal issues leave many frustrated and demanding a public apology.
Modern Warfare 3's 2023 release has been widely criticized, scoring just 56 on Metacritic and earning a 'mostly negative' rating on Steam. In stark contrast, Black Ops 6, developed over four years by Raven Software, promises a varied and refined campaign, launching on October 25 directly on Xbox Game Pass.
Kuwait has banned the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 due to its violent nature and controversial Gulf War content. Activision will refund pre-orders and provide updates as more information becomes available.
October 18, 2024
Black Ops 6, launching soon across multiple platforms, promises a robust single-player campaign and a variety of multiplayer maps. The game requires 102 GB of SSD storage and features enhanced anti-cheat measures and an innovative weapon leveling system.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches October 25, 2024, featuring a campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode with 16 new maps. Controversy surrounds the return of the Last Stand perk, now rebranded as Morphine Injector, which requires reaching Player Level 44 to unlock and has sparked criticism and calls for limitations from the community.
AMD has released the WHQL Adrenalin graphics driver 24.10.1, supporting AAA titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Unknown 9: Awakening. The driver also addresses DayZ performance issues and Doom Eternal crashes, while adding advanced features like FidelityFX Super Resolution and HYPR-Tune support.
Activision swiftly fixed an exploit in its Ricochet Anti-Cheat system that wrongly penalized players after receiving friend requests in chat. The company confirmed account restorations but did not reveal the number of affected users.
Despite Call Of Duty: Mobile's $3 billion success since 2019, its spin-off Warzone Mobile has struggled significantly, earning only $13 million in its first six months since launching in March 2023. This underperformance highlights broader challenges in the mobile gaming market, where player engagement and revenues are reportedly plateauing.
Expectations soar for Call of Duty Mobile's latest free Legendary skin, the LK24 - Deathsun, adorned with golden skulls and black accents. Players can unlock it by collecting six Legendary Medals through Elite Missions, with potential for additional features enhancing its appeal.
October 17, 2024
At launch, players can dive into two Round-Based Zombies maps, Terminus and Liberty Falls, with a third map coming later this year. Key features include customizable Field Upgrades, 108 Augments, and an updated user interface to enhance the horror experience.
Key details about the upcoming Call of Duty game reveal three major modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. Set in 2035 as a direct sequel to Black Ops 2, the game introduces new mechanics like Omnimovement and wall climbing, while Zombies mode hints at a large, transportation-based map.
Call of Duty now enforces Limited Matchmaking across all titles since Modern Warfare (2019) to combat cheating. Players suspected of violations face restricted matchmaking while their accounts are reviewed, experiencing longer wait times and higher pings.
October 16, 2024
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals' quarterback, announced a partnership with Call of Duty on October 7, 2024, amid online trolling and a tough loss to the Packers. Despite a solid season, his gaming habits and recent performance have sparked debate, but Murray defends his hobby as a necessary escape.
Call of Duty Mobile celebrates its fifth anniversary with new content, exclusive rewards, and events, coinciding with the November 2024 launch of Season 10. Highlights include the new 'Krai' Battle Royale map, a Teleportation Beacon class, and the introduction of an Uzi submachine gun via the Battle Pass.