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19,000 Bans And Counting, But Players Say Cheating Still Dominates Call Of Duty Black Ops 6
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 3:21pm | 673Cheating complaints are piling up in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days after the launch of its ranked multiplayer mode on Nov. 21. Activision responded with details about its anti-cheat efforts, but players are voicing frustration over what they see as persistent issues undermining the game's...
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Leads Video Game October Sales In The US
Friday, November 22, 2024 - 3:20pm | 718October was a strong month for the gaming industry, with eight of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. being new releases. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 topped the charts, contributing to a 10% year-over-year increase in U.S. video game spending, which reached $4.7 billion. According to Circana...
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6's Pacifist Player Reaches Prestige Without Any Kills
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 12:12pm | 499In a game built around shootouts and high kill counts, Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 player Pilgore has pulled off something unexpected—reaching Prestige without a single kill. Sharing his stats on Reddit, Pilgore revealed that after 111 matches and nearly 20...
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Black Ops 6 Sales Drop 10% In UK As PS5 Leads Physical Sales — Is Game Pass The Reason?
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 1:53pm | 496Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has taken the top spot on the UK all-format boxed game charts, but with a 10% dip in physical sales compared to last year's Modern Warfare 3. The decline is likely linked to Xbox users choosing digital Game Pass options, according to Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz,...
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Game Pass Could Drive 2.5M New Subscribers, Analysts Say — But What About Sales?
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 2:53pm | 800The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass is expected to affect the game's sales, but industry experts also believe it could significantly boost Xbox's subscription numbers. Analysts predict millions of new subscribers will join Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox's service to...
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Activision's New AI Strategy Aims To Ban Call Of Duty Cheaters Within One Hour Of Their First Match
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 2:01pm | 518Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s release, Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has announced a new anti-cheat initiative aimed at removing cheaters from the game within one hour of their first match. Cheating has been a persistent problem in the Call of Duty series,...
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Microsoft Ends $1 Game Pass Trial Ahead Of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 2:21pm | 526Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has discontinued its $1 for 14 days Game Pass trial just before the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is set to release directly on Game Pass next week. This move mirrors the company's strategy before last year’s release of Bethesda's Starfield, when...
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Microsoft's October 2024 Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 Brings Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 To Subscribers
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 3:09pm | 436Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has revealed the Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 lineup for October 2024, and it's headlined by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to release on Oct. 25. This marks the first time a Call of Duty game has launched day-one on Game Pass, following Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition...
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How Steam Reached 38 Million Concurrent Players — A New Milestone
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 12:48pm | 304Steam shattered its previous record for the most concurrent players online, reaching 38,366,479 users on Sept. 22, 2024. Driving Factors Behind The Surge This latest surge in player activity can be attributed to several key titles. Long-standing favorites like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, and...
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Call Of Duty Leak Reveals Potential New Warzone Map For Black Ops 6 — Fans Aren't Happy About Features
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 1:25pm | 549A recent leak from Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has revealed a potential new Warzone map that may accompany the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The map, named Avalon, has already become a hot topic among fans, stirring controversy over its design, IGN reported....
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Black Ops 6: First Multi-Platform Beta In Franchise History — All You Need To Know
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 5:05pm | 635Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has officially confirmed the beta dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. For the first time, the beta will be available on all platforms simultaneously, providing a unified experience for players...
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Activision Confirms Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Won't Require Massive 300 GB Download
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 2:42pm | 507Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has clarified that the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not require a 300 GB download, contrary to earlier messaging. This reassurance comes after players noticed the Xbox store page listing a hefty 309.85 GB download requirement, which...
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Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Requires Constant Internet Connection On Consoles For First Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 2:39pm | 268Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will require a constant internet connection for all game modes on consoles, marking a first for the series. This necessity was revealed during Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Games Showcase and the Call of Duty Direct event, and subsequently confirmed by an...