Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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I'm unsure how much of a detective game Artificial Detective will be, but I enjoyed the bit in the trailer when your character attacks a robot with a massive drillArtificial Detective is a new action-adventure game from Vivix, a studio founded by former developers of Dead Space and Control. Players will control a robotic detective in a futuristic city where humanity has vanished and robots rule. The game is set to release next year and will feature action-heavy gameplay with potential detective elements.
The FBI is hunting down malware-loaded games on SteamThe FBI is investigating a series of malware-infected games distributed on the Steam platform between May 2024 and January 2026. The agency is seeking information from players who downloaded titles like BlockBlasters, Chemia, and PirateFi, which contained malicious software capable of stealing personal data. Valve is cooperating with the investigation and has removed some affected games from its platform.
Activision pressured Call of Duty studio Infinity Ward to make a game about Iran invading Israel, claims former developerFormer Infinity Ward animator Chance Glasco claims Activision pressured developers to create a Call of Duty game centered on Iran invading Israel, a concept most developers found abhorrent. Glasco, who worked at the studio between 2002 and 2014, stated that the idea was ultimately rejected. He also contrasted this with earlier Call of Duty titles that aimed to depict the grim realities of war.
Call of Duty Abandons “World Series of Warzone” After MLB Legal ChallengeActivision has dropped the 'World Series of Warzone' branding for its Call of Duty: Warzone esports events following a legal challenge from Major League Baseball. MLB argued that the 'World Series' name belongs exclusively to their sport and also took issue with the 'zone' part of 'Warzone.' The tournament is expected to continue under a new name.
Black Ops 6 Hits Record Low Player Count Following Season 3 DelayCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have experienced a record low player count on Steam following the delay of their Season 3 update. The combined player base has seen a significant decline from its peak, with concurrent players dropping considerably. This decrease is attributed to the delay in new content, particularly the highly anticipated return of Verdansk in Warzone, and competition from newly released titles.- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ReviewCall of Duty: Modern Warfare offers a solid campaign with engaging gameplay mechanics and a reimagined narrative. The competitive multiplayer has been significantly improved with smart tweaks, new modes like Ground War and Gunfight, and a refined attachment system. However, the co-op mode is described as a buggy and unfun mess, detracting from the overall experience despite the strengths of the campaign and multiplayer.