Call of Duty
News, coverage and analysis tracking Call of Duty across the outlets.
The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic ControlThe Federal Aviation Administration is actively recruiting video game players for air traffic controller positions, highlighting the transferable skills from gaming to the real-world role. A new ad campaign uses gaming footage and sounds to attract young adults, noting a high correlation between air traffic academy graduates and gamers. Despite a current shortfall of qualified applicants, the FAA aims to fill positions starting April 17.- Morning Postmortems/RetrospectivesThis article speculates on how a hypothetical James Bond game, developed differently, could have potentially prevented the existence of the Call of Duty franchise. It explores alternative paths in game development and their impact on the industry's trajectory.
New Fortnite competitive mode lets you 1v1 any of your friendsFortnite has introduced a new competitive mode called Arenas, featuring 1v1 matches and small-scale arena battles for up to 16 players. The mode includes a global leaderboard and the ability to challenge friends directly for unranked matches. New quests are also available, offering exclusive cosmetic rewards.- SimRacing Expo USA - first partners and exhibitors announced for expo, coming May 22-24 to Charlotte, NCThe SimRacing Expo USA has announced its initial partners and exhibitors for its inaugural North American event in Charlotte, NC, from May 22-24. Key participants include Asetek Racing, Fanatec, and Sensit Haptics, showcasing the latest in virtual motorsport hardware and software. The expo will also feature panels with racing figures like Ian Porter and Rajah Caruth.
Nordic Game 26 Speaker Update: Samson Creator Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers in MalmöNordic Game Spring 2026 has announced a new wave of speakers, including Christofer Sundberg, creator of Samson, who will discuss the games industry. The event will also feature panels on voice acting with David Bateson and Magnus Bruun, and talks from the creators of Planet of Lana and the vampire life-sim Real Vampires. Developers from Windup Games will also present on player-focused design.
Call Of Duty Might Never Have Existed, And It's Because Of James BondThe Call of Duty franchise might not exist if not for a missed opportunity involving James Bond. In the early 2000s, Electronic Arts was developing 007: Nightfire and considered 2015, Inc. (founded by Vince Zampella and Jason West) for its PC port. After EA chose Gearbox Software instead, Zampella and West partnered with Activision to form Infinity Ward, leading to the creation of Call of Duty.- How James Bond Could Have Prevented Call of Duty From Ever ExistingThis article speculates on how a different decision in the early 2000s, potentially involving James Bond, could have prevented the existence of the Call of Duty franchise. It explores a hypothetical alternate timeline in game development history.
Stop the petition: The Rocketeer mimicking the Vaporizer's alert noise was actually a bug, and it's been fixed…Embark has fixed a bug in Arc Raiders where the Rocketeer enemy's alert noise was incorrectly changed to match the Vaporizer enemy. This change, which was met with significant backlash and a petition to revert, has now been corrected. The update also addressed issues with the Close Scrutiny map, including despawning summoned enemies and adjusting movement speeds for Rocketeers and Vaporizers.
A decade ago, Call of Duty sidelined its iconic progression system to dabble in gacha instead, and I was glad I'd…A decade after Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare introduced weapon variants tied to gacha mechanics through Supply Drops, the article reflects on how this monetization strategy impacted the game. While the variants offered unique gameplay tweaks, their acquisition was heavily reliant on RNG, a system that has persisted in various forms throughout the Call of Duty franchise.
Call Of Duty's Dave Chappelle Skin Shows Where Activision Really Stands On InclusivityActivision's decision to release Dave Chappelle skins in Call of Duty for 4/20 is criticized as a step back for inclusivity, especially given Chappelle's history of transphobic remarks. This move is seen as contradictory to the game's annual Pride Month celebrations and its reputation for a toxic player community. The article argues that this choice alienates LGBTQ+ players and represents a lazy, profit-driven decision rather than genuine engagement with the game's stoner fanbase.
Raven Software co-founder Brian Raffel retiresBrian Raffel, co-founder of Call of Duty developer Raven Software, has retired after 36 years in the gaming industry. He co-founded the studio in 1990 and played a key role in its development and eventual acquisition by Activision. Raffel's career spanned numerous titles, and his leadership helped shape Raven Software into a significant contributor to the Call of Duty franchise.
OpenAI reportedly kicked around an 'insane' plan to pit world leaders against each other like a Call of Duty…A report details an "insane" plan reportedly proposed by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to pit world powers like China and Russia against each other in a bidding war for AI development. The article also discusses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's disputed trustworthiness and his company's business strategies.- Morning MobilizationSamsung has reversed its decision to make the Call Screening feature exclusive to its S26 smartphones. Separately, 3DMark has delisted a smartphone company for alleged cheating during benchmarking tests, which was reportedly due to the hardware running at its maximum capabilities.
Call of Duty Ranked Play ‘Unplayable’ Due to Rampant Hacking ProblemCall of Duty's ranked play is reportedly unplayable due to rampant hacking, with professional players stating every match contains cheaters. The current anti-cheat system is described as ineffective, leading to long queue times and a compromised competitive environment. A rebuild of the ranked system with better detection and harsher punishments is called for to protect the integrity of the game and its esports scene.
Steven Spielberg Is A Big Fan Of Resident Evil Reboot DirectorLegendary director Steven Spielberg has praised Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil movie adaptation. Spielberg expressed admiration for Cregger's horror film 'Weapons,' stating it satisfied his desire to see great horror. He also revealed past interest in directing a Call of Duty movie and his involvement with the Halo TV series.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Delayed to February 2027 – RumorTomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, developed by Crystal Dynamics, is reportedly delayed to February 2027, according to a rumor from @RaidersSociety. This potential delay would allow the game to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and other anticipated releases. The game is planned for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAGThis article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
Happy Resurrection Day 2026!This article draws parallels between the concept of resurrection in video games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Brothers, and the religious concept of rebirth. It argues that just as players are given opportunities to 'respawn' and try again in games, religious figures offer a chance for new beginnings. The piece emphasizes embracing this opportunity for spiritual renewal.
After 36 years at the legendary FPS studio, Raven Software co-founder Brian Raffel is retiringBrian Raffel, co-founder and Vice President of Raven Software, is retiring after 36 years with the studio. Raven Software, known for its work on titles like Heretic, Soldier of Fortune, and multiple Call of Duty games including Warzone, has been a significant FPS developer since its founding in 1990. Raffel also held a Vice President role at Activision following Raven's acquisition.
Sony Officially Acquires Cinemersive LabsSony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs. The team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group to advance visual computing in games. This acquisition follows recent news of Sony shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell.