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Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II's comeback shook players up so much that Activision is reworking matchmaking in Black Ops 7 — modeled on those very games
Gaming News July 23, 2026, 09:49 AM
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 kicks off this week, and with it comes a new matchmaking system for the game. It wasn't modeled on modern shooters, but on [gamecard=31] and [gamecard=1319] — games that are now well over a decade and a half old. The new approach will apply to matchmaking in the classic Black Ops playlist set, Quick Play, and the party-focused co-op modes. -
A fan gifted the "Obsession" breakout star an ultra-rare Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 — the very game her father hooked her on as a kid
Gaming News July 19, 2026, 04:51 PM
At Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York, actress Inde Navarrette received an unexpected and genuinely valuable gift from a fan — a sealed copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in its original 2009 edition, housed in a protective display case. According to the actress herself, it's one of the earliest and rarest copies of the game out there: a similar one recently sold at auction for around $1,000. Navarrette flatly refused to part with the rarity — laughing that she'd keep it at home, in her own room, as seen in a video that made its way online. -
A new site loops Call of Duty lobby voice chats 24/7 — so you can fall asleep to players screaming at each other
Gaming News July 19, 2026, 09:30 AM
Developer Mike Wing launched a site called Call of Duty Ambience that streams the sound of old-school shooter lobbies around the clock. The idea came from a personal habit: as he admitted himself, while most people fall asleep to white noise, he needs the sound of grown men screaming at each other before a match. That's how the project was born — turning the legendary toxicity of Call of Duty voice chat into a soothing background hum. -
Gaming News July 16, 2026, 03:25 PM
New details about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 have been revealed on the PlayStation Blog. Publisher Activision has confirmed full PS5 Pro support, including the upgraded PSSR technology, unlocked frame rates, and enhanced image quality at both 120Hz and 60Hz. The game's official PlayStation Store page is now live as well. -
Gaming News July 15, 2026, 09:56 AM
Bobby Kotick said he had already hired Phil Spencer to run one of Activision's businesses before the Xbox executive became his preferred candidate to eventually replace him at Blizzard. The former CEO said he was prepared to make that move before Spencer was offered the Xbox job, adding a twist to a corporate path that later came full circle after Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard King. -
Gaming News July 14, 2026, 05:32 PM
Jubilee, a new map set in a rural Japanese town, headlines Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 05, which Activision says will go live on July 23, 2026, at 9 AM PT across PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. -
Gaming News July 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Call of Duty: Black Ops players on PS4 and PS5 have seen their progression values pushed into negative territory in an XP exploit that, in some cases, left them unable to keep playing multiplayer. Activision and Iron Galaxy have now started rolling out the first phase of a fix, with Call of Duty Updates confirming that the rollout has begun. -
Xbox Is Giving Away 32 Free DLC Packs for the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Remaster — But You Shouldn't Wait Around
Gaming News July 14, 2026, 12:54 AM
If you own Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox, now's a good time to pad out your collection for free: the Microsoft Store is temporarily handing out 32 DLC packs that used to cost money. Owners of the game on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series can all grab them — the latter two access the 2012 shooter through backward compatibility. The key thing is not to wait: there's no official end date for the promotion, but everything points to it being temporary, while any packs you claim now stay in your library for good. -
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Show Live Gameplay on July 16 — Players Will Fight on a Map That Rebuilds Itself Mid-Match
Gaming News July 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
The multiplayer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is finally getting a hands-on reveal. At Fanatics Fest in New York, running July 16 through 19, attendees will get to play the shooter themselves, and the development team promises to share gameplay and new details straight from the venue. The testing ground for all this will be Kill Block — the most unusual map to ever appear in the series. -
Gaming News July 8, 2026, 04:35 PM
If the leaked trophy lists are accurate, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 re-releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 won't be straight one-to-one ports. The games are due in July, and Activision has confirmed that they are ports, not remasters, while Treyarch said the original games are being brought to PlayStation. -
Gaming News July 5, 2026, 07:40 PM
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will become a standalone title with its own dedicated launcher on July 7, no longer accessible through the unified Call of Duty HQ hub. This marks a significant shift for the franchise, as Black Ops 6 will operate independently, departing from the integrated experience players have used in recent years. -
Gaming News July 1, 2026, 12:44 PM
NBCUniversal is weighing a potential entry into the video game industry after its planned separation from Comcast, Reuters reports. The entertainment conglomerate, famous for franchises such as Despicable Me, Shrek, The Purge, Jurassic Park, and M3GAN, is evaluating how its popular brands could be leveraged for digital gaming and interactive experiences. The spinoff is expected to conclude in about a year, and any move into gaming would take place only after the split is finalized. -
Gaming News June 30, 2026, 01:12 AM
Over 3,500 employees from Microsoft's gaming divisions — including Xbox, Activision, Blizzard, and ZeniMax Online — have joined the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union to push back against reports of looming mass layoffs. On June 29, 2026, the CWA held a major press conference with more than 200 representatives from various studios, outlining their demands for stronger worker protections and calling on Microsoft leadership to act. -
Gaming News June 29, 2026, 03:04 PM
The new official weapon skin for the Peacekeeper MK1 in CALL OF DUTY: Black Ops 7 features a cinematic inspect animation inspired by classic action movies, immediately drawing attention from the player community. Dubbed the "Crane Pain Mastercraft Inspect Animation," it stands out for its dramatic flair and unprecedented length. -
Gaming News June 29, 2026, 12:28 PM
The original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 may soon be coming to PS4 and PS5, according to a new leak. The Orbis Patches database, which tracks PlayStation Store updates, has revealed new entries for PS4 versions of both games — entries that had not appeared before. -
Xbox's New Boss Ranked Call of Duty Above the Marvel Cinematic Universe — But There's a Trick to the Comparison
Gaming News June 23, 2026, 02:56 AM
Asha Sharma took the helm at Xbox only about a hundred days ago, succeeding Phil Spencer, yet she's already racked up no shortage of loud statements. In a sweeping interview marking the brand's 25th anniversary, the company's new boss talked about how gaming franchises are turning into films and series. And in passing she dropped a line that instantly raced across the internet. -
Gaming News June 22, 2026, 08:10 PM
Activision has officially confirmed that Nicolas Cage will be part of the upcoming Summer of Action event, launching on June 25 alongside the Season 04 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. -
Bringing Classic Call of Duty: Black Ops Back to PlayStation Could Cost Up to 150 Dollars — and Fans Are Already Unhappy
Gaming News June 21, 2026, 03:39 PM
PlayStation owners have finally gotten the return of two iconic entries in the shooter series — Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. For years these games remained unavailable on the platform, unlike on PC and Xbox, so fans welcomed the news with enthusiasm. The only problem is that the details that came to light noticeably dampened that enthusiasm — and it all comes down to the price. -
Gaming News May 28, 2026, 09:53 PM
Alongside the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Activision has confirmed that the battle royale hit Call of Duty: Warzone will drop support for PS4 and Xbox One later this year. -
North Korea Launches a Full-Scale Invasion in the First Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Trailer, Release Date Revealed
Gaming News May 28, 2026, 06:19 PM
Activision has officially unveiled a brand-new entry in its blockbuster military shooter franchise — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The debut trailer also confirmed the game’s release date. “War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,” the official description reads.
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