Call of Duty
News, coverage and analysis tracking Call of Duty across the outlets.
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PlayStation’s FairGames Struggles to Find the Fun in Pre-Alpha TestingPlayStation's upcoming shooter, FairGames, is reportedly struggling to find its core fun factor during pre-alpha testing, according to insider Tom Henderson. This comes as PlayStation aims to establish a strong presence in the competitive live service market, a space dominated by established titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty. While still in early development, the game's success hinges on its ability to deliver engaging gameplay that can compete in a crowded genre.
I hate that all video games news is rumours but I blame publishers - Reader’s FeatureThis reader's feature expresses frustration with the prevalence of game leaks, particularly concerning the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The author argues that publishers are to blame for the constant stream of rumors, which diminishes the impact of official announcements and removes the element of surprise from game reveals.- Subscriptions, Clouds, and StreamsThis article analyzes Microsoft's decision to keep Call of Duty out of Xbox Game Pass, despite the service's focus on subscriptions and cloud gaming. The move suggests a strategic approach to the franchise's monetization and market positioning.
- A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. JordanA film adaptation of the Battlefield video game franchise is in development, with Michael B. Jordan attached to produce and potentially star. Christopher McQuarrie is set to write and direct the project, which is being shopped to studios and streamers with a focus on a theatrical release. This news follows the announcement of a separate Call of Duty movie adaptation.
- Battlefield movie is reportedly in development, and it’s set to go head-to-head with Call of Duty yet againElectronic Arts is reportedly developing a movie based on the Battlefield franchise, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to direct and write, and Michael B. Jordan producing and potentially starring. The film is being developed for a theatrical release and is expected to compete with an upcoming Call of Duty movie, which is further along in development.
The Mission: Impossible guy is making a Battlefield movie, and Michael B. Jordan might star in itChristopher McQuarrie is attached to write, produce, and direct a Battlefield movie, with Michael B. Jordan potentially starring and producing. Electronic Arts is also involved as a producer for the film, which is currently being pitched to studios. This announcement follows news of a separate Call of Duty movie in development.
PS5 Live Service Fairgames Reportedly Roasted in Recent Pre-AlphaHaven Studios' live service game Fairgames has reportedly received overwhelmingly negative feedback during a recent pre-alpha test. Players criticized aspects like movement and the class system, with some sources describing the game as boring. The visual style has also been toned down to be grittier. Given Sony's scrutiny of live service titles, Fairgames faces an uphill battle for success.
Podcast: Call of Duty, Game Pass, and the Mario movieThis podcast episode discusses Xbox's decision to remove Call of Duty from Game Pass and reduce its price, analyzing the potential reasoning behind this move. It also touches upon ongoing changes within the Xbox division under Asha Sharma following Phil Spencer's departure.
Xbox Is Flip-Flopping on PS5 Again, and It's Truly Getting TiringXbox is reportedly re-evaluating its strategy regarding releasing games on PlayStation 5, a move that has become a recurring and tiring cycle for the company. Despite past commitments to broader platform availability and statements from executives like Phil Spencer and Satya Nadella, the debate over exclusivity continues to resurface. This constant back-and-forth creates uncertainty and fatigue among players and observers alike.
Xbox Is Re-evaluating It's Approach to Games ExclusivityXbox, formerly Microsoft Gaming, is reevaluating its approach to game exclusivity and artificial intelligence, indicating a potential shift away from its multi-platform strategy. The company also announced changes to its Game Pass subscription pricing and confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will not be available on Game Pass at launch, but will be added later.- Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John TernusTim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, with John Ternus, currently SVP of hardware engineering, set to take over. The podcast episode discusses Cook's legacy and speculates on how Ternus's product and engineering background might influence future Apple products. Other topics briefly touched upon include Palantir's recent manifesto, facial recognition for ICE, PC market trends, Meta's ad lawsuit and employee monitoring, and a price change for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Why Xbox took Call of Duty out of Game PassXbox has announced that Call of Duty titles will now be added to Game Pass Ultimate approximately one year after launch, rather than at launch. Data from Newzoo suggests that while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw a temporary increase in Xbox engagement, it did not translate to sustained sales, indicating that Game Pass may be cannibalizing premium purchases.
Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadershipXbox's new leadership, including president Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty, are set to reevaluate the company's approach to platform exclusivity, windowing, and AI. The division aims to increase its PC presence, improve console performance, and focus on daily active players as its new north star. Xbox also plans to fortify Xbox Game Pass and pursue strategic mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth.
Fresh off the news that Xbox is cutting Game Pass pricing, reports emerge of a new "Starter Edition" tier that bundles in a Discord subXbox is reportedly preparing new tiers for its Game Pass subscription service, including a 'Starter Edition' that bundles Discord Nitro for $9.99 per month. This potential new tier would offer over 50 games, limited cloud streaming, and Xbox rewards, aligning with recent statements from Xbox leaders about fortifying Game Pass with clearer differentiation and sustainable economics.
Are Xbox Exclusives Coming Back? Here's What Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Had To SayXbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that decisions regarding exclusive games will be carefully considered, taking a data-driven and strategic approach with long-term implications. While fans are calling for a return to exclusives, Microsoft has recently shifted towards multiplatform releases, with titles like Forza Horizon 5 reportedly earning significant revenue on PlayStation 5. Sharma also indicated potential changes to game windowing and the company's approach to AI.- The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryerThis article covers multiple developments including alleged rigging of bets on the prediction market Polymarket using temperature data, and a US soldier arrested for using classified information to bet on political events. It also reports on Microsoft's decision to cut Xbox Game Pass prices while excluding new Call of Duty titles from day-one availability, and Anker's development of its own AI chip for consumer electronics.
Leak claims a new Xbox Game Pass tier called 'Starter Edition' that includes '50+ games' and more will be bundled with Discord NitroA leak suggests Microsoft is planning a new Xbox Game Pass tier called 'Starter Edition' that will be bundled with Discord Nitro subscriptions. This tier reportedly includes over 50 games, 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming, and Xbox rewards. This news follows recent price adjustments to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
A Battlefield Movie Is Coming To Kick Off Another Battle With Call Of DutyA Battlefield movie is in development, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to write, direct, and produce, and Michael B. Jordan also producing and potentially starring. The film has been pitched to Apple and Sony, with a theatrical release being prioritized. This news comes shortly after Paramount announced a Call of Duty movie, setting up a potential box office rivalry between the two major first-person shooter franchises.
Leaked Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition looks to bundle a small library of games with your Discord Nitro membershipLeaked information suggests Microsoft is planning a new 'Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition' tier. This edition would reportedly bundle a selection of over 50 games with a Discord Nitro subscription, aiming to attract new users to Game Pass. The offering is expected to be similar to the current Game Pass Essential tier, including limited cloud gaming access and Xbox Rewards points, though pricing details are currently unknown.