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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IV Allegedly Launches in October
The next Call of Duty installment, reportedly titled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IV, is allegedly set to launch in October, according to insider reports. This title would be the next in the Modern Warfare reboot series, following Modern Warfare III which was released in November 2023. The article also touches on details of Modern Warfare III's multiplayer maps and its new open-world Zombies mode developed by Treyarch.
Call Of Duty Adds New Accessibility Options, Including Voice And Head Commands
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has introduced new accessibility options, including voice and head commands, through a collaboration with AI software platform Cephable. These features allow players to control the game using alternative inputs, offering greater customization for disabled gamers across various modes. The integration was tested with the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team and members of the disabled community.
You can now play Black Ops 7's unique co-op extraction mode for free
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's cooperative extraction mode, Endgame, is now available for free for a limited time, even for players who do not own the full game. This PvE mode, which combines elements from Warzone DMZ and MW3 Zombies, allows players to gear up and complete objectives across its Avalon map. Season 3 has introduced new 'operations,' a 'Warband' skill track, two exotic weapons, and an overhauled loadout system.
Revisiting the last truly great Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is revisited as the last truly great entry in the series, praised for its atmosphere, sound design, and grounded realism. The article highlights its superior gunplay and attachment customization compared to later titles, lamenting the shift towards cosmetic collaborations and the integration with Warzone.
Call of Duty Zombies dev starts new studio with 2 failed PlayStation collabs behind him, just 1 week after Sony shut down his last project: "Third time's the charm"
Former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, just one week after Sony shut down his previous venture, Dark Outlaw Games. This marks Blundell's third studio attempt, following the earlier collapse of Deviation Games, a PlayStation partner.
Call of Duty Veteran Jason Blundell Returns With Another New Studio
Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell has announced a new development studio named Magic Fractal, following the closure of his previous company, Dark Outlaw Games, by Sony. The specifics of Magic Fractal's projects are currently unknown, but it's speculated that work from the previous unannounced project might be carried over. Blundell's past credits include Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.
Black Ops 7's April Fools' joke is very much real: the smallest Call of Duty map in history
Treyarch has released a new, extremely small map called GRWM for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, initially conceived as an April Fools' joke. The map, resembling a walk-in closet, supports an 8-player free-for-all and is noted for its fast-paced, violent gameplay and potential for rapid player progression.
Call Of Duty's April Fools Joke Brings The Franchise's Smallest Map And A Dead Meme
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is celebrating April Fools' Day with a new, extremely small map called GRWM, designed as a limited-time free-for-all mode. Matches conclude when a player reaches 67 eliminations, referencing a dated meme, and are accompanied by a double XP event. This follows a similar April Fools' prank in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
The Call of Duty schism: Why fans are trapped in a forever war with each other
The Call of Duty series is experiencing a significant schism among its player base, driven by creative differences between its primary development studios, Infinity Ward and Treyarch. This divide manifests in player preferences for distinct gameplay styles, such as Infinity Ward's grounded realism versus Treyarch's faster-paced, more experimental approach. The article examines how this long-standing conflict, exacerbated by Activision's demanding release schedule and studio roles, impacts the franchise's direction and player loyalty.
Call of Duty breaks its ‘immersive’ Black Ops 7 collab streak with…comedian Dave Chappelle, of all people
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new operator skin featuring comedian Dave Chappelle as his character Thurgood Jenkins from the movie Half Baked. This collaboration marks a departure from the game's recent focus on "grounded" and "immersive" content, following previous themed skins and a Fallout TV series collaboration.
Dark Outlaw Games Founder Says Studio Was Working on “a Hell of a Game”
Sony is reportedly shutting down its studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by veteran developer Jason Blundell. Blundell expressed sadness over the closure, stating the studio was working on a significant unannounced game. The closure is part of Sony's broader strategy to focus on fewer high-impact projects.
'It Wasn't a Live Service Game': Shuttered Sony Studio Teases Scrapped PS5 Project
Sony shuttered its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, led by Treyarch veteran Jason Blundell. Contrary to speculation, the studio's scrapped PlayStation 5 project was not a live service game. Blundell expressed disappointment over the cancellation, attributing it to a tough business environment rather than ill-will towards Sony.
Black Ops 7 season 3 early patch notes – Plaza and Gridlock, 6 new weapons, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's third season is launching with a significant content update on April 2, including six new weapons, eight maps like the remakes Plaza and Gridlock, and new game modes. The update also introduces the Ion Core Scorestreak and limited-time events, with the PvE Endgame mode becoming free-to-play and featuring a new 'Operations' system.
Black Ops 7 Zombies season 3 early patch notes – Totenreich, Ashwood Survival, Zombie Battle mode, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies is receiving a significant update with its Season 3 content, introducing new maps like Totenreich and Ashwood Survival, along with modes such as Zombie Battle and Starting Room. The update also brings back the classic 1911 pistol and new Field Upgrades and Scorestreaks, with further content planned for the mid-season update.
Sony closes first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by industry veteran Jason Blundell. The company cited strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability, which included workforce reductions. Separately, Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry challenges.
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.
Sony Has Apparently Shut Down Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shut down Dark Outlaw Games, its second studio closure this year. The studio, founded by Treyarch veteran Jason Blundell, never released a title and its closure impacts approximately 50 employees. This news follows broader industry layoffs, including a separate report of Epic Games laying off 1,000 people.
PlayStation are reportedly shuttering another first-party studio, this time from Call of Duty vet Jason Blundell
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded last year by former Call of Duty lead Jason Blundell. The company is also making cuts in mobile development, laying off approximately 50 people. This follows recent closures of other first-party studios like Bluepoint Games.
PlayStation Studio Shuts Down Without Releasing a Game
PlayStation is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded in 2025 by former Call of Duty lead Jason Blundell, without it ever releasing a game. This marks Blundell's second studio closure with PlayStation. The news also coincides with layoffs in PlayStation's mobile development department and follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games.
PlayStation's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
Sony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by a Treyarch veteran, before it could release any titles. This closure adds to a pattern of PlayStation first-party studio closures and layoffs across its US and European operations. Sony is also exiting the mobile game market, despite ongoing support for some existing titles.
