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Activision Blizzard Mobile Games Face Cuts After Microsoft's Latest Round Of Layoffs: What Went Wrong With Warzone Mobile?
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:08pm | 775Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) latest round of gaming layoffs has impacted key teams at Activision Blizzard, with those behind Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Warcraft Rumble bearing the brunt. These layoffs, numbering 650, follow an earlier cut of 1,900 employees this year, bringing the total to...
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 PC Requirements Unveiled, Here's What You Need To Know
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 3:29pm | 572As the release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 rapidly approaches, Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has officially announced the minimum and recommended PC specifications for the game. Set to launch on Oct. 25, Black Ops 6 promises to deliver an action-packed experience, but...
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Activision Halts Modern Warfare 2 Mod With Cease And Desist Just Before Launch
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 3:50pm | 634The anticipated H2M mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been officially canceled following a cease and desist letter from Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision Publishing. IGN reported that the H2M mod, which aimed to revitalize the multiplayer component of the 2009 Modern...
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Activision's Strategy: How Black Ops 6, Warzone Updates Will Free Up Your Storage Space
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 4:58pm | 524Microsoft Corp‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision is set to ease the storage burden for Call of Duty enthusiasts with significant changes arriving before the highly anticipated launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Oct. 25. This includes a major reorganization of game files and an innovative...
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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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Call Of Duty's Secret To Player Retention: Activision's Latest Study Exposes All
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 2:31pm | 518Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has released a detailed study examining the effects of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, revealing that adjusting the algorithm significantly impacts player retention. The Experiment: Testing Reduced SBMM Earlier this...
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hits Game Pass As Xbox Price Hikes —Report
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 5:14pm | 403Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reportedly making its debut on Xbox Game Pass this week. Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson is citing sources claiming that the game will be available on the subscription service on July 24. This development follows earlier rumors from Windows Central’s Jez...
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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...
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Call Of Duty Cheat Maker Must Pay Activision Over $14M, Surrender Domain: Judge
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 4:12pm | 444EngineOwning, a cheat maker for video games like Call of Duty, must pay Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision over $14 million in damages. That’s according to a Tuesday ruling from the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California. EngineOwning must also transfer its...
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Microsoft Confirms Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Xbox Game Pass At Launch
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 2:02pm | 348Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced that the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, alongside its retail and digital versions. The game can be pre-installed upon its official reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9 during the Summer Game Fest...
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Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Teaser Unveiled
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 4:36pm | 387Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision initiated the marketing campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the release of its first teaser. The teaser, shared by the CharlieIntel X/Twitter account, features live-action footage of Mt. Rushmore being vandalized with the phrase “The...
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Call Of Duty Season 4: Gundam Crossover Coming May 29
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 8:39am | 422Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision has announced a Gundam crossover for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, set to launch with Season 4 on May 29. This collaboration with Bandai Namco Holdings's (OTC:NCBDF) renowned sci-fi franchise was confirmed through a teaser tweet from...
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Black Ops 6: Next Call Of Duty Game Might Skip Numbered Title
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:51pm | 533The next mainline installment in Call of Duty franchise appears to be titled Call of Duty Black Ops 6, contrary to prior expectations of it being Black Ops 5. This adjustment follows the discovery of the Sally pistols in Warzone, a variant of the Akimbo version of the 9mm Daemon Pistol reminiscent...