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“I’m so damn happy with where we’re at today.” Talking Black Ops 6 development and the future of Call of Duty with Treyarch Studios at COD NEXT

With COD Next and the beta for Black Ops 6 in the books, let’s take a moment to reflect on the state of the Call of Duty franchise and revel in the anticipation of the year to come.

Windows Central

"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff

Microsoft Gaming is cutting 650 staff today, after eliminating 1900 staff earlier in the year following its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. In an email to staff shared to Windows Central, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said no studios would be closed and no devices cancelled, with most layoffs landing in corporate functions.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't offer early access to its campaign mode, breaking a new trend set by the latest Modern Warfare games

Black Ops 6's campaign will launch at the same time as multiplayer and zombies

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The new and mysterious Xbox and Activision studio 'Elsewhere Entertainment' has expanded hiring across into Sweden "to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy"

A short while ago, Activision and Microsoft unexpectedly announced a new studio "Elsewhere Entertainment," based in Poland. Now, the studio has begun hiring across into Sweden as well, which is one of the world's leading regions for video game development.

Windows Central

Xbox's Phils Spencer says he's "made some of the worst game-choice decisions" in the past

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted he's made some bad calls in the past by passing on certain games, but has no regrets.

TechRadar

Tony Hawk Pro Skater Social Media Update has Fans Hoping for Major News

The social media accounts for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise received updates that has fans hoping for major news for the series.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes a huge change to weapon camos and "takes inspiration" from previous games: no more gun level requirements, saving a ton of time

The camo grind starts as soon as you pick up a gun

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Call of Duty voice chat reaches its final form, gives enemy players a way to scream at you mere inches from your ear by using you as a meat shield

This can only go badly

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Activision Reveals Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Dates, Rewards, and More

As the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 nears, Activision has revealed key details regarding its beta testing

Player One

How to watch Call of Duty: Next 2024 and what to expect before the Black Ops 6 open beta

With just days to go before the open beta for Black Ops 6 goes live, we're getting a detailed showcase on what to expect for the next year of the Call of Duty franchise in a star-studded event.

Windows Central

Here's when the Black Ops 6 beta ends

Call of Duty Black Ops 6's beta is back online, but not for long. Here's when it ends.

TechRadar

Activision reportedly canceled a Crash Bandicoot 5 that also starred Spyro because it wanted more live-service games

Activision didn't think Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time had sold well enough to garner a sequel

GamesRadar

After 20 years of patience and negotiations, RPG veteran Brian Fargo managed to buy back a lost haul of memorabilia from Fallout, Baldur's Gate, and more: 'It was like a very exciting version of Storage Wars'

I would also like a six foot-tall Sarevok poster in my office

PC Gamer

A brand-new Call of Duty: Warzone map has been revealed ahead of next week's COD Next showcase

Call of Duty NEXT will showcase what the future holds for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, but we already know that the free-to-play battle royale is getting at least one new map named Area 99.

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20 Years Later, the Most Famous RPG Has Still More to Prove

'World of Warcraft' now shows us a graying Thrall, our hero Anduin all grown up and disillusioned by the past, and a haunting villainess dancing in the shadows. Twenty years after its launch, Activision-Blizzard’s massive role-playing game has spawned real-life babies and companies named after Anduin, brought together lovers and…

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New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gameplay shows a meaty chunk of campaign we'll all forget about once we click 'Multiplayer'

I know I will.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shows off an extended look at campaign gameplay during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024

Raven Software takes the stage at Gamescom to showcase an extended look at campaign gameplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

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Activision Cease And Desist Order Halts Modern Warfare Mod

Activision's Cease and Desist order on H2M Modern Warfare Remastered mod triggers backlash in the Call of Duty community.

GamesRadar

As Activision suddenly kills a long-awaited Call of Duty mod, Infinity Ward veteran encourages the publisher to "build systems to help your UGC community, not strangle it"

The H2M-Mod team had to cease all operations hours before launch

GamesRadar

On launch day, Activision shuts down hyped mod that sent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered soaring up Steam sales charts

The H2M-Mod project was in development for years before Activision's Cease & Desist

Player One

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Multiplayer Mod Has Been Canceled

The developers have announced the cancellation of the multiplayer mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered one day before its release.

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