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Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe
The upcoming Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, as confirmed by director Peter Berg. Activision producer Rob Kostich emphasized the importance of authenticity and epic scope for the film, which is slated for a June 30, 2028 release. In other news, Marathon director Joe Ziegler has departed Bungie, passing leadership to Del Chafe III and Julia Nardin amidst ongoing studio layoffs and legal disputes.
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.
Expensive and pointless? Black Ops 1 and 2 PS4 and PS5 ports cost a lot of money and barely offer any upgrades over the originals
Activision has released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, but players are criticizing the high price and lack of significant upgrades. The games do not support 4K resolution or 120Hz framerates on PS5, and offer minimal improvements over older versions. The DLC is also sold separately, increasing the total cost significantly, though discounts are available for PlayStation Plus members.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Support Crossplay Between PS4 and PS5, Activision Confirms
Activision has confirmed that the recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 support crossplay between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This clarification addresses confusion among players regarding the feature.
2 Brand-New PS5 Action Games Are Already 50% Off on PS Store
Two PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 action games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, are currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store. Originally released for PlayStation 3, these ports are priced at $19.99 each for PlayStation Plus members until August 6, 2026. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members can receive a 67% discount on the Season Passes and access free DLC bundles for Black Ops 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2's Leaked PS5 Trophy List Indicates Some Content May Be Missing
A leaked PlayStation trophy list for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 suggests that the upcoming re-releases for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 may be missing certain modes or content. The exact nature of the missing elements is not yet clear.
Call Of Duty fans are more excited for Black Ops ports than Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty fans are showing more excitement for upcoming ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 than for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Social media engagement metrics indicate significantly higher likes and retweets for the Black Ops announcement compared to the Modern Warfare 4 reveal. This disparity suggests waning enthusiasm for new entries, potentially due to issues with recent titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Games Inbox: What’s the point of pre-ordering GTA 6?
This article discusses the purpose and value of pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto 6, questioning the benefits of pre-ordering digital downloads and the potential impact of pricing on consumer interest. It also touches on related topics like the legacy of physical game purchases, the perceived necessity of PlayStation 5 Pro for future titles, and the quality of various James Bond games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports Announced For PlayStation
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released for modern PlayStation consoles in July. The ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will include both multiplayer and zombies modes, with no remakes or remasters currently planned.