Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will launch worldwide on March 21 with the popular Verdansk and Rebirth Island battle royale maps. After years of development at four Activision studios, the game will debut on iOS and Android at the same time and it will offer cross-progression with the PC and console versions. […]
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Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 meta guns and loadouts
The new season of Warzone 2 has arrived, and with it, new Season 2 meta guns and loadouts to consider. Since the second season landed, there have been some significant nerfs and buffs that drastically reshape the meta in new and exciting ways, leaving holes in the roster where previous fan favourite guns once stood. […]
Read MoreFTC hits Microsoft with federal complaint over game division layoffs
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint with a federal appeals court over Microsoft’s plan to lay off 1,900 employees from its gaming division, saying the move “contradicts” Microsoft’s commitment to maintaining the studio’s operational independence while the FTC pursues its case against the merger. Microsoft completed its takeover of Activision Blizzard in […]
Read MoreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has a free trial starting tomorrow, which is probably the best way to play Activision’s underwhelming sequel
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 starts today, though you’d be forgiven for dismissing it outright considering how poorly received Activision‘s latest FPS behemoth was. But there’s also a free trial of the game kicking off tomorrow, and considering what the trial offers, it might just be worth paying attention to. Running […]
Read MoreFormer Infinity Ward dev says Activision told staff to ‘take the money and get over it’ after ‘cold-blooded’ canning of studio heads West and Zampella
In 2009, Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella were abruptly fired by the company’s owner Activision. West and Zampella had directed the original Call of Duty, and brought the series to superstardom through Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Their sacking just before the release of Modern Warfare 2 shocked the industry, and […]
Read MoreActivision’s Call of Duty general manager takes over as president of Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that its new president is Johanna Faries, who previously spent nearly three years as the general manager of Activision‘s Call of Duty franchise. Faries will replace Mike Ybarra, who unexpectedly announced his departure when Microsoft laid off 1,900 employees from its gaming division last week. In an email sent to Blizzard […]
Read MoreActivision updates code of conduct to fight toxicity in Modern Warfare III
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Activision has been fighting a long fight to end disruptive and toxic behavior in online games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. And today it announced it had updated the […]
Read More2 months after killing the Overwatch League, Blizzard teams up with Saudi Arabia’s esports org for ‘a new era of Overwatch esports’
As promised, Blizzard has unveiled “the next chapter” of professional Overwatch esports: The Overwatch Champions Series, a multi-region competitive circuit that will culminate in two major tournaments at Dreamhack. The Overwatch Champions Series will be operated in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa by, an esports company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy […]
Read MoreCall of Duty’s going to Alt + F4 itself if it catches players turning on aim assist while using a mouse
Call of Duty has a new shortcut for mouse and keyboard users trying to activate aim assist: Alt + F4. According to a tweet posted to the official Call of Duty Updates Twitter account Tuesday, the game has buffed up its security systems to automatically kill your game—as in MW3.exe itself—if it catches you using […]
Read MoreHere’s when Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Reloaded releases and what to expect
The Warzone Season 1 Reloaded update is rapidly approaching, bringing a healthy dose of new content to both the Battle Royale and Modern Warfare 3. While both games share an update schedule, the Reloaded mid-season content drops are a way of revitalising multiplayer during the season itself. Some of the Warzone highlights include a new […]
Read MoreNatalya Tatarchuk named Activision CTO in first post-Kotick leadership change
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Activision Publishing has named Natalya Tatarchuk as its new CTO. In her new role, Tatarchuk will oversee the company’s top-level technology goals across Activision’s portfolio, including Call of Duty. Tatarchuk is new […]
Read MoreFormer Activision-Blizzard employee sues the company for none of the reasons you’d expect by now, accuses Bobby Kotick of saying it had ‘too many old white guys’
Activision-Blizzard has been the centre of a lot of controversy over these past few years. After a lawsuit went public, detailing “numerous complaints about unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation” and a “frat boy” culture, plus claims from former CEO Bobby Kotick that the whole thing was just an “aggressive labour movement,” the company finally settled […]
Read MoreXbox chief Phil Spencer thanks Bobby Kotick for his ‘invaluable contributions’ to the games industry as Kotick officially exits Activision Blizzard after 32 years
It is now official: In a farewell message to employees, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has confirmed that he will be leaving the company. Kotick’s future with Activision Blizzard came into question almost as soon as Microsoft announced its intention to acquire the company back in January 2022. The decision appeared to be all but […]
Read MoreWhy Call of Duty is more than just a game | Johanna Faries
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. There’s no bigger game than Call of Duty. And so it was a natural for us to discuss its cultural impact at our conference GamesBeat at The Game Awards. We were lucky […]
Read MoreHow to beat the Gormgant boss in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies
The Gormgant boss is the most challenging part of the new Act 4 mission in Modern Warfare 3‘s MWZ. Bad Signal sees you delve into the Dark Aether Rift, a challenging mode centred around a spooky version of the Al Bagra Fortress island from Al Mazrah, where you have to break four seals by killing […]
Read MoreHow to use the Locked Diary in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
The Locked Diary item is one of the biggest mysteries in the new Modern Warfare 3 update to zombies mode. The new season adds extra wonder weapons, schematics, and there’s also a new warlord and stronghold coming when the reloaded update arrives. Most importantly, though, there’s a new special mode called Dark Aether Rifts and […]
Read MoreModern Warfare III review part 2: Why multiplayer saves the day again
When I reviewed the single-player campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III a few weeks ago, I gave it the lowest score that I had in years. But now I’m ready to offer my assessment of Modern Warfare III’s multiplayer gameplay — and it’s much better than I expected. I always like to point […]
Read MoreHere’s when Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 releases in your timezone
The Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 release date is pretty close, promising a content drop in the form of new and returning maps, game modes like the 2v2 Gunfight, a whole new act for zombies, and a load of other stuff. There’s even more set to arrive with the mid-season update as well, such as […]
Read MoreThe Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement graphic has become the new CD Projekt Red apology as brands scramble to snag some hype of their own
In case you missed it, a little-known developer called Rockstar finally revealed that its first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 would be dropping on December 5. With little more than a graphic with warm sunset tones, palm trees, and the words “Trailer 1, December 5, 9 AM ET,” the developer set fans into an […]
Read MoreActivision felt ‘now was the time’ to put Call of Duty’s DMZ mode out to pasture, says play zombies instead
Call of Duty’s DMZ mode launched as part of Warzone 2.0 and, at the time, felt like it could be the next big multiplayer thing. Shows what I know, but the mode was essentially a fast-paced and slicker take on some key Tarkov mechanics, and the PvEvP rhythm was a welcome change in pace for […]
Read MoreBreaking with tradition, Activision says it will actually start talking about Call of Duty skill-based matchmaking soon
Skill-based matchmaking is a lot like magnets: How do they work? Nobody really knows outside developers themselves, and historically game makers have been reluctant to talk very much about it. But in a statement shared with Charlie Intel, Activision said it’s finally going to start offering some real insights into its processes for Call of […]
Read MoreCall of Duty GM Johanna Faries to speak at GamesBeat at The Game Awards
Johanna Faries, senior vice president at Activision Blizzard and general manager of Call of Duty, will be a speaker at our event, GamesBeat at The Game Awards on December 7 at LA Live’s Grammy Museum. We’ll be holding a half a day of panels on gaming’s intersection with culture, such as gaming and Hollywood. Our theme […]
Read MoreHow to get Operator Assault Kills in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Getting Operator Assault Kills in Modern Warfare 3 is a new—and confusing—challenge that arrives with week three of the game. There’s no description provided with your task, so you’re left to puzzle out what it could mean; “do I have to kill other players with assault rifles?” for example. And since weekly challenges are a […]
Read MoreHow to find and destroy Harvester Orbs in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
Locating a Harvester Orb in Modern Warfare 3‘s new zombies mode is one of the many missions you’ll find yourself having to complete if you want to progress the story. These hovering orbs may seem slightly unnerving when you first encounter one, but don’t be afraid, they’re really just big loot pinatas—shoot them with your […]
Read MoreAll Essence of Aether sample locations in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
Tracking down the three Essence of Aether samples is one of the many missions you’ll find yourself undertaking in Act Two of Modern Warfare 3‘s zombie mode. While the game does give you a location name where you can find each sample, that’s not much to go on in a map as expansive as the […]
Read MoreHow to find and beat the Megabomb in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
The Megabomb—or Mega Abomination to give its full title—is the toughest boss in Modern Warfare 3‘s new zombies mode. If you’re a fan of Warzone’s DMZ but are a little disappointed MWZ doesn’t have more bosses like the Scavenger, Pyro, and Bullfrog, this is definitely one for you to look up. This colossal three-headed dog […]
Read MoreHow to get Schematics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
Gathering Schematics is a big part of Modern Warfare 3‘s new MWZ mode, letting you permanently unlock Wonder Weapons and consumables to bring into each game with you. Rather than having to find an Aether Tool at the start of a match to upgrade your weapon’s rarity, you can bring one with you. Instead of […]
Read MoreHow to find and destroy a Mercenary Convoy in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies
Locating a Mercenary Convoy in Modern Warfare 3‘s new zombies mode is a bit of a trial. While completing story missions for the mode, you’ll be tasked to find and wreck one of these motorcades as part of the Interceptor mission, but there’s no real info about their location. Even though destroying a convoy counts […]
Read MoreHow to unlock all Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 operators
There are several ways to unlock Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 operators, though only a handful will be available initially. You won’t be completely without choice if you played Modern Warfare 2, however, as you’ll have access to any operators you acquired while playing it. Modern Warfare 3 is adding 25 operators into the […]
Read MoreCall of Duty goes Final Destination on cheaters by pancaking them straight into the map
Call of Duty, just like any competitive game that achieves success, has a cheating problem. Some players will always want to cheat, cheat sellers will always sell cheats, and developers fight to stop such behaviour ruining things for everyone else. So back in 2021 publisher Activision announced it was getting serious about anti-cheat: kernel-level serious. […]
Read MoreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 zombies guide—How to survive MWZ
The new Modern Warfare 3 zombies mode is a little different than its previous incarnations, and takes a fair bit of influence from Warzone 2’s DMZ. The aptly named, MWZ, is an open world version of zombies in which you drop into the Urzikstan Exclusion Zone with your squadmates and have to survive to extract. […]
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