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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will have low-SBMM playlists, as Activision continues to 'learn a lot…
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature low-skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) playlists in its beta, continuing experiments from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The company is incorporating player feedback and data to refine its multiplayer matchmaking systems, aiming for better team balancing and match variety.
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.
Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by…
Activision is updating the matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with a new approach inspired by classic Call of Duty titles. This change comes after the recent release of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which reignited discussions about older matchmaking experiences. The update aims to improve the multiplayer experience by incorporating elements appreciated by long-time fans.
Call Of Duty Is Introducing A New “Classic” Matchmaking System In Season 5
Activision is introducing a new "Classic" matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starting with Season 5 on July 23. This system is inspired by older Call of Duty games and aims to move away from heavy skill-based matchmaking, though the current "Open" playlists will remain. The change may be influenced by the recent popularity of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports were both in the top 10 US PlayStation games last week despite cheating…
Despite significant fan complaints regarding pricing, lack of crossplay, and rampant cheating, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have charted in the top 10 most played games in the US. Nostalgia for the titles proved strong enough to overcome these issues, with Black Ops debuting at ninth and Black Ops 2 at sixth place.
Call of Duty voice chat lobbies turned into ASMR app that takes veterans back to the cacophonies of the MW2 and BO1 days
A developer named Mike Wing has created a website called Call of Duty Ambience, which plays looped voice chat recordings from older Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops 1 and 2. The app aims to evoke nostalgia for the trash-talking lobbies and persistent community interactions of past Call of Duty games, offering an ASMR-like experience for some players.
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.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 14, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside a variety of other PS4 and PS5 titles.
Activision scrambles to stop cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops port as lobbies become practically unplayable thanks to…
Activision is scrambling to address widespread cheating issues in the recent PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Players reported lobbies being overrun with cheaters, making the games unplayable. Activision has begun implementing server-side fixes and resetting affected players' experience levels.
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.
The New PlayStation Black Ops Ports Feel Like The Bare Minimum
The recent PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are criticized for offering minimal improvements over the original games, with no 4K resolution or 120Hz framerate options on PlayStation 5. Digital Foundry notes that the ports retain visual blemishes and lack modern quality-of-life updates, while PC and Xbox Series X|S versions offer better value through mods or backwards compatibility. The high price of $40 per game, plus additional costs for DLC, is a significant point of contention, even with PlayStation Plus discounts.
More people are playing 14 year old Black Ops 2 over Black Ops 7 suggests stats
Ports of the 14-year-old Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are outselling the latest entry, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, on PlayStation consoles. Despite complaints about pricing and missing DLC, these older titles are topping sales charts and have more active players than the current-generation game across all platforms.
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 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess
Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 each, with Season Passes costing an additional $29.99. These ports are criticized for their high price, lack of modern features like FOV sliders or 120fps support, missing original game modes, and technical problems including input delay and server issues. The situation is particularly notable as Microsoft, which owns Activision, has not released comparable native versions for Xbox players.
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.
Black Ops PS4 & PS5 players are already running into matchmaking woes
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are experiencing matchmaking issues. The rereleases lack cross-play between PS4 and PS5 versions, and the separate purchase of DLC further fragments the player pool. Activision is offering the base games and season passes at a discounted price until August 2026.
Call of Duty fans surprised to discover new Black Ops 2 port preserves the emblem editor, not surprised to find…
Activision has released updated ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation, featuring 1080p upscaling. Notably, the beloved emblem editor from both games has been preserved, leading to the creation of controversial and offensive designs by players, a situation the article suggests could have been mitigated with an option to disable custom emblems.
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.
