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Call Of Duty: Black Ops Dev Teases “Something That Nobody’s Ever Experienced Before”
Treyarch design director Kevin Drew teased that the studio's next project will be "something that nobody's ever experienced before." After working on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the studio is looking to innovate. The article also touches on recent Call of Duty sales figures and rumors about Microsoft potentially moving Halo development under Activision.
Call of Duty Developer Treyarch 'Ready to Make Something New' as It Waves Goodbye to 2 Years of Black Ops
Call of Duty developer Treyarch has indicated they are ready to move on to new projects after two years focused on Black Ops titles. The studio is looking forward to creating something fresh.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
2026 PS5 Shooter Remaster Gets Massive Discount on PlayStation Store
Call of Duty: Black Ops, a 2026 remaster for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store, priced at $19.99. The offer, which includes the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode, ends on September 24, 2026. A Season Pass bundle with DLC is also discounted.
Xbox Game Pass Adds A Great Call Of Duty Game Today
Xbox Game Pass has added Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to its service starting September 8. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, the 2020 title is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass, supporting cloud streaming. This addition marks a selective approach by Microsoft to integrate Activision Blizzard titles into the subscription service.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 6 Release Date And Details, Including Doom Crossover
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone's final season, Season 6, launches on September 17th, featuring new weapons, battle pass content, and Halloween-themed events. A significant crossover with the Doom franchise will introduce the "Doom Slayer" operator and related cosmetics starting September 24th. The season also includes new multiplayer maps, game modes like T.E.D.D. Trials and Hordepoint, and additional Zombies content.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Aims For Fast And Fluid Movement, But A Classic Mode Isn’t Off The Table
Infinity Ward developers Geoff Smith and Jack Hoppus discussed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's focus on fast and fluid movement, including an overhauled mantling system. While a classic mode isn't currently planned, they did not rule out its possibility for post-launch content. The game is set to release on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, featuring a campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ mode.
Modern Warfare 4 reopens the skill-based matchmaking can of worms: "Matchmaking isn't just data, it's a feeling"
Infinity Ward is addressing player concerns about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, clarifying that it's not a return to tighter matchmaking from previous titles and that connection remains a top priority. The developer shared data indicating reduced quit rates and improved search times with the new system, which is inspired by older Call of Duty titles and aims to balance various factors for a better player experience.
New Call of Duty Zombies Art Book Tops Amazon Charts and Gets Launch Discount
Treyarch's new Call of Duty Zombies art book, featuring developer interviews and artwork, is currently a best-seller on Amazon and available at a discounted price. The book chronicles the history of the Zombies mode within the Call of Duty franchise.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 1&2 PS4 and PS5 ports sold more than 11 million copies in under a month
The PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have achieved significant sales, with combined figures exceeding 11.2 million units across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 within their first month. Black Ops II was the stronger performer, accounting for 8.2 million of the total sales, with the majority of purchases for both titles being on PlayStation 5.
Why is everyone playing Call of Duty: Black Ops in 2026?
Despite missing features and technical issues, the recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II have seen a surge in popularity. The article suggests this resurgence is driven by a desire for the series' simpler, pick-up-and-play gameplay and a nostalgic look back at a less contentious era of online gaming, rather than remakes or updates. It contrasts this with the complexities of modern live service games and acknowledges the problematic aspects of older online communities.
PlayStation and Xbox's most played games are, once again, exactly what you expect them to be
Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the most played games on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports games, with minimal changes year-over-year. Fortnite leads both platforms, followed by a familiar lineup including Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto 5, with minor variations between the console ecosystems.
"Our bosses would have stopped us," if PS2's Spider-Man was made today, says director: "There were several months of us telling our bosses 'Don't look at it yet! Don't look at it yet!'"
Former Treyarch developers Jamie Fristrom and Tomo Moriwaki discuss the challenging development of the original Spider-Man and the groundbreaking innovations in Spider-Man 2. They highlight how the team pushed boundaries with fluid web-swinging mechanics and open-world design, facing internal resistance and tight deadlines, which they believe would be impossible with today's industry standards and publisher oversight.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players want you to please stop voting for Nuketown, Hijacked and Raid every match
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are expressing frustration with the persistent map voting for Nuketown, Hijacked, and Raid, leading to lobbies disbanding when less popular maps are chosen. This issue, common in the series, is highlighted by recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, with some players suggesting dedicated playlists or more frequent map rotation to encourage variety.
Previous Call of Duty titles "got away from that 'big war' feeling." Treyarch promises that Modern Warfare 4 "goes back to its roots"
Treyarch studio co-head Mark Grigsby revealed details about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, emphasizing a return to large-scale warfare and a conclusion to the Makarov storyline. The game will feature three converging storylines across North Korea, South Korea, and Captain Price's rogue unit, with approximately 50% of the content dedicated to 'war' levels. The revamped DMZ mode will serve as a sequel to the campaign, offering dynamic gameplay and a new map spanning multiple regions.
Resident Evil movie gets another spooky trailer, and features a fun game reference for keen-eyed fans
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released, featuring a bio-terror plot and an easter egg referencing shotgun shells from Resident Evil 4 and 5. Separately, Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, adding to its existing matchmaking options.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will very soon offer three different matchmaking systems, and you'd be right to be confused
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a third matchmaking system, inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2. This new system will be available in Quick Play, Party Games, and Black Ops Classic playlists. The game already features two other matchmaking systems: the standard Skill-based Matchmaking (SBMM) and an Open matchmaking option with minimal skill consideration.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta goes live in August – here’s how to join
Activision has announced the beta testing schedule for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with two weekends of access in August. The first weekend is for pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, while the second is an open beta for all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will not have an early access beta due to its later pre-order availability.
As feared, those new Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are riddled with hackers, but Activision is at least doing something about it
The recently released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and 5 are experiencing widespread hacking and modded lobby issues, mirroring problems from their original releases. Activision has responded by disabling affected playlists and implementing server-side fixes to address negative XP and demotion exploits, with further updates promised.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 needs its own version of Black Ops 7's Classic mode or it risks sidelining its oldest and most loyal fans
The author argues that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 should include a "Classic" mode, similar to the one introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, to cater to its long-time player base. This mode, which simplifies movement and loadouts to resemble older titles like Black Ops 2, proved highly popular and was made permanent. The article suggests that the fast-paced, advanced movement in Modern Warfare 4 risks alienating older fans who prefer a more strategic, positioning-focused multiplayer experience.
