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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies fans have received some bad news as a reputable leaker claimed that Treyarch doesn’t plan on adding additional enemy types or perks to the popular game mode. Many Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players were left feeling disappointed by the leak, citing the lost potential of MW3’s open-world Zombie mode.

Popular streamer Dr. Disrespect became part of the first team in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0's Season 2 to achieve a nuke win, immediately uninstalling the game after the accomplishment. Since his streaming debut in the early 2010s, Dr. Disrespect has become one of the internet's most prolific gaming personalities, boasting millions of subscribers on his YouTube channel and regularly streaming FPS games. The beloved streamer has even branched out into other ventures, including writing a book and starting his own video game studio in Midnight Society. Now, the streamer has achieved a major Warzone milestone.

The latest Call of Duty: Warzone update is causing parts of the map to bend upwards in a bizarre distortion of Ashika Island. The Call of Duty: Warzone battle royale has been home to Al Mazrah, Verdansk, and the Pacific Caldera, but the current map has been torn apart by a new patch.

Gameplay from the canceled Call of Duty: Future Warfare has surfaced online, showing off gameplay and the futuristic setting of the canceled 2011 shooter. While the massively popular shooter franchise has largely been known for its modern military and World War 2-themed settings, the developers have sometimes branched out into other settings. The franchise has experimented multiple times with futuristic gameplay, with games like 2016's infamous Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Now, a newly surfaced video shows off an earlier take on a futuristic Call of Duty.

Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, it said on Thursday, the latest cuts in the technology sector that has extended massive layoffs over the past years into 2024.

An insider revealed that Call of Duty's 2027 entry will be developed by Sledgehammer Games. Following the studio's reportedly rushed development of Modern Warfare 3, it will hopefully have ample time to create its next Call of Duty.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 made three new playlists available to its players: Shipment 24/7, Modern Warfare 2 Mosh Pit, and Team Gunfight. The new modes represent some classic playlists returning to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, as well as some interesting new additions.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone add various operator bundles featuring characters from the popular The Boys TV series during Season 1 Reloaded. A special collaboration event is also live, allowingCall of Duty fans to enjoy a new version of the popular Kill Confirmed game mode inModern Warfare 3.

Call of Duty added the rubber ducky-themed Bath Time skin, which is part of a larger bundle. This continues Call of Duty's trend of occasionally releasing fantastical, unrealistic skins.

A new Call of Duty: Warzone playlist update disabled the controversial Maelstrom Dual Trigger attachment for the Lockwood 300 shotgun. The update brought relief to many Call of Duty: Warzone players on social media, since the attachment was capable of giving other players an unfair advantage.

Some unpleasant members of the gaming community are ruining the fun for others by screwing up contracts in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies matches. Since launching last November, the latest iteration of the long running shooter series has received a lukewarm response from fans and critics. Despite this disappointing reception, however, the game's zombies mode has arguably stood out as a bright spot with a Call of Duty exec claiming Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies is the highest rated “third mode” in years.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has balanced one of the game's most overpowered attachments in an attempt to nerf it, by giving it one huge downside. It may still be one of the best attachments in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but there's a reason for players to think twice before using the JAK BFB Muzzle.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 revealed new playlists coming later this week. One of the new modes offers Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans something new in Team Gunfight, while the other gives fans a throwback option in Modern Warfare 2 Mosh Pit.

Raven Software announces big balance changes to popular and what many consider to be overpowered Call of Duty: Warzone weapons like the MTZ Interceptor and WSP Swarm. It's been a tough few weeks for the Call of Duty: Warzone community, as the Season 1 Reloaded update hasn't been particularly smooth. Since the Season 1 Reloaded update, Warzone players have been reporting an infinite loop glitch happening on the main menu, others have seen a frustrating visual bug that can happen after using a supply drop, while there have been concerns about how dark the new Urzikstan's Gulag is.

In a recent development, the controversial Gaia skin, also known as the «evil Groot» skin, made a return to Call of Duty Warzone this week, accompanied by adjustments intended to address previous concerns. Despite the attempts to rectify the situation, Call of Duty Warzone players have maintained a sense of dissatisfaction and discomfort with the changes made to the skin.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players have started receiving some useful freebies on January 19. The digital gifts are meant to serve as an apology for the serious issues introduced with the Call of Duty Season 1 Reloaded update earlier this week.

Call of Duty offered fans a workaround for Call of Duty: Warzone's current Perk Package glitch. The new Call of Duty: Warzone bug sees users unable to equip Perk Packages properly when receiving their loadout during a game.

One of Call of Duty's development teams explained why the recent Season 1 Reloaded update proved to be so troublesome. After the update's initial release, Call of Duty players widely reported game-breaking bugs that were eventually fixed the next day.

Call of Duty: Warzone teased the return of the powerful Specialist Bonus perk while also teasing the return of a popular map. Raven Software has made it clear that Call of Duty: Warzone will see plenty of exciting additions in 2024.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play mode has finally launched following a slight delay, allowing players to begin progressing through its skill divisions and earning the mode's exclusive rewards. January 17's Season 1 Reloaded update introduced major bugs to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 that led to the mode's release being pushed back.

Call of Duty added the controversial Gaia skin, also known as the «evil Groot» skin, back to the game. This addition comes alongside Call of Duty's substantial, but problematic, Season 1 Reloaded update.

Call of Duty: Warzone released a set of updates that addressed various issues plaguing the game. Recently, Call of Duty players widely reported multiple new bugs following Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 1 Reloaded update.

In a strategic move, Activision Blizzard is tightening its grip on unfair play within Call of Duty, announcing that the game will now automatically close if it detects mouse and keyboard players activating aim assist. The gaming giant, through its anti-cheat technology called Ricochet, aims to put an end to the use of third-party devices like XIM, Cronus Zen, and ReaSnow S1, which have long allowed players to blend the precision of mouse and keyboard with the advantages of aim assist and reduced recoil from controllers.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 dataminers found evidence that a substantial Warhammer 40K-themed event is possibly coming in the future. The dataminers unearthed a surprising amount of details regarding the potential Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 event.

A recently shared video showcased The Boys' A-Train wild operator finishing move in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It involves an execution featuring high speed, culminating in a lethal takedown that fans of The Boys and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 might want to take a look at.

A new leak suggests that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may be receiving Das Haus, one of the more popular multiplayer maps from 2021's Call of Duty: Vanguard. Midway through Season 1, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has just launched its mid-season Reloaded update, which includes the addition of the new 6v6 Rio map and the return of The Boys' crossover, introducing A-Train and Firecracker as playable operators.

Call of Duty: Warzone players are reporting some serious issues following the game's newest patch. The Season 1 Reloaded update released on January 17th for Call of Duty: Warzone, but it seems to have done more harm than good.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 announced that the release of its Ranked Play mode has been delayed. The new mode was supposed to launch today on January 17 alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 1 Reloaded update.

Call of Duty has announced a new method of addressing cheaters. When it comes to playing Call of Duty multiplayer, cheating is an obstacle that many players have to deal with, unfortunately.

It’s now come to light that Raven Software was making a live service Call of Duty Zombies game.

A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 player created an incredible mockup of a long-requested game feature, the gun camo challenge tracker. The mockup, which was shared online, was so well-designed that it fooled many into thinking that it was real.

First reported by MP1st, Raven Software lead designer Michael Gummelt mentioned a couple of cancelled projects on his Linkedin page. One was a live service version of Call Of Duty's zombies mode, and the other, a revival of a classic Raven IP. I'm not sad about one and I'm mildly sad over the other, with the mystery not being too hard to solve.

A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies player found a frustrating bug that teleported them to their death. There are a lot of ways that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players can die in the Zombies mode, but this may be one of the least expected ones.

It looks like Raven Software was once working on a Call of Duty: Zombies live service game, but it was canceled. Zombies has been an incredibly popular Call of Duty mode ever since it first debuted as part of 2008's Call of Duty: World at War. Zombies has appeared in every Treyarch-developed CoD game since World at War and many of the non-Treyarch games as well.

Raven Software announced that Call of Duty: Warzone's previously revealed feature, the Covert Exfil, will be delayed until further notice. The Covert Exfil was going to be a new way for Call of Duty: Warzone players to win a match, and was previously planned to be released on January 17 as part of the Season 1 Reloaded update. While this might come as surprising news to some fans, Raven Software explained its plans for the future of Warzone's new win condition.

As Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players await the Season 1 Reloaded update next week, a new update has gone live which squashes some bugs and adjusts some of the multiplayer maps' spawn points. The list of map spawn adjustments includes Meat, one of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's newest original maps, which went live as part of Season 1 last month alongside another original 6v6 map named Greece.

Fans of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode will have a new warlord known as Dokkaebi to go after on January 17. This addition is a part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 1 Reloaded update, which will bring plenty of new content to various modes.

Bobby Kotick was a controversial figure during his long tenure as the CEO of Activision Blizzard, and controversy, it seems, is continuing to follow him in the aftermath of his recent departure. More specifically, developers who formerly worked at Activision Blizzard studios have been speaking out on Kotick’s leadership adversely impacted the games they worked on.

Steam’s 2023 Winter Sale went live today, December 21. Running until 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific on January 4, the Steam sale offers deals on a wide range of PC games. This includes up to 95% off on some titles.

For the first time in five years, has failed to be the best-selling game in the United States. The Activision-published series has become a yearly blockbuster event in the gaming industry, but even impressive – if expected – sales of weren't enough to top the 2023 sales chart. It was Avalanche Software's which managed to unseat the reigning franchise, usurped by another incredibly popular media property.

Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard had to go through a nearly two-year long approval period before it was officially finalized in October, and throughout the process, Sony made it abundantly clear that it did not want the deal to go through. It’s no surprise, then, that newly leaked internal Sony documents have revealed (via Reddit) the extent of the company’s concern over the acquisition.

will be getting another Dune collaboration this week in the form of a new event as well as two new Operator skins based on Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler‘s characters.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and its Warzone component kicked off its Season 1 multiplayer today, marking its first major update since launch. The former gets three new maps as part of its 24/7 playlist, in addition to a 6v6 arena set in Rio, which will be available later in the season. As usual, there are some rewards for racking up kills without dying, granting players an EMP upon getting a 13 killstreak and the ability to summon mosquito swarms as cover on a 15 killstreak. There's also a new perk called the Assassin Vest, which makes players immune to UAV scans and doesn't pop skulls on the minimap upon performing an execution.

Over the years, Call of Duty campaigns have delivered the closest distillation of Michael Bay-style cinematic set piece action in video games. The first-person military shooter franchise, perhaps the most popular series of games in the world, has increasingly tilted in favour of its money-spinning multiplayer modes, with gradual introduction of battle passes, microtransactions, and downloadable content, but some of its single player campaigns remain a benchmark for bombastic sequences in the medium. Memorable missions from Call of Duty titles are part of gaming folklore — the raw shock of a nuclear detonation, the tense deliberations of a ghillied-up sniper, and the disturbing implications of a false flag terror attack; CoD campaigns have sustained their commitment to over-the-top, knockout moments with imaginative mission design, the “Oorah” machismo of American military might, and immersive cinematics that punctuate the action.

During a deployment, you can find all the locations of a Doghouse structure, which can offer you or your squad an unexpected companion. Offering a specific item at these places will cause a Hellhound to join you as you explore the infested lands of Urzikstan. The varying threat levels of certain regions on your map can make some Doghouses tricky to approach.

The Akimbo weapon style in allows you to use a gun in each hand, but you have to level up your firearms enough to unlock this stylish combat technique. Acting as a special attachment, dual wielding is given as a reward for those who dedicate themselves to mastering a single weapon. Akimbo is reserved only for a few different types of guns you can use within the game.

Season 1 of is starting soon, and it's bringing a wealth of new content to the game to kick off the seasonal cycle. had a somewhat complicated launch on November 10, focusing on carrying over content from and in a system that requires the same launcher application across titles. The upcoming Season 1 will apply to the newest iteration of along with, giving anyone invested in either experience plenty to look forward to.

launches during the 20th anniversary of the long-running franchise, and the 14th anniversary of Sledgehammer games. It offers a brand-new campaign that introduces sandbox-style gameplay in Open Combat Missions and a multiplayer suite that revitalizes classic maps from (2009); longtime franchise faithful can enjoy a return to locations like Rust, Estates, and Sub Base. also brings the ever-popular Zombies mode to the series for the first time.

may be a remaster, but its new Armory Unlocks progression system aims to keep things fresh. has a huge selection of weapons thanks to the carryover from. As a result, rather than the regular method of grinding levels to unlock weapons and gear, the new Armory Unlock system lets you prioritize what you want to unlock first.The new progression system is much better but undeniably more confusing.

New leaks suggest that the next game in the franchise will be another installment of, which could be the kick in the pants the series needs. The annual franchise, which most recently saw the release of the lackluster , is starting to stagnate. Concerns over its escalating price point, widening gaps caused by pay-to-win policies, increasingly enormous file sizes, and slowing trickle of new content have driven many players away from the franchise as a whole.

Carrying two primary weapons gives you a massive edge in , preparing you for all battle possibilities. However, for this game, there is a new method required to be able to wield them. In previous games in the series, you have been able to select the Overkill Perk, which would grant you two slots for Primary Weapons, but this is no longer an option.

The next entry in the Call of Duty series, set for a 2024 release, is a Black Ops title developed by Treyarch, according to a report from Windows Central.

Unique items in the Zombies mode of can be crafted before you or your squad's deployment with Schematics, which can be unlocked as you fight against the undead. Every blueprint available can be tricky to find since many rewards from missions are randomized. However, there are ways you can farm Schematics or even earn specific ones to gain an advantage in the zombie apocalypse.

Call of Duty release in 2024 is reportedly a new entry in the Black Ops series, set around the 1990s Gulf War. As per Windows Central, the title will feature a ‘nuanced' narrative that jumps between different factions within the conflict, connecting to the Cold War. Keeping with the time period, weaponry and gadgets will bear a traditional look and feel, unlike the futuristic holographic-sited guns we've seen in recent Call of Duty games. Hopefully, Activision takes some lessons from the poorly-received Modern Warfare 3 and doubles down on the campaign aspects — otherwise, building the overarching lore seems futile, as players would simply begin skipping it for multiplayer.

As we already know, the Call of Duty train does not stop even with the current release. As players are spending time with Modern Warfare 3, we’re getting some whispers on the next release of Call of Duty.

With the return of all-time classic maps like Rust, Terminal, and Skidrow, SMGs are once again at the forefront of 's meta. Even better, with the addition of six new SMGs and 12 returning from, there is plenty of variety among submachine guns. However, if you want to keep up with the competition, then you will need to favor the best SMGs in.

Death Perception is the name of a Perk-A-Cola flavor in Zombies, giving you a power-up against hordes of undead if you can get this beverage's recipe. One of eight different kinds of cola, this drink type allows you to see hidden items across the Urzikstan map. Secret weapons, loot caches, or lurking enemies are all revealed when you sip some Death Perception.

There are a few types of Wonder Weapons in Zombies, including the Wunderwaffe DG-2, a powerful gun that you can get the plans for during a particular mission. Along with the Ray Gun, this is one of the rarest tools you can use against the undead hordes occupying the Urzikstan map. You'll have to complete a fairly easy Contract to gain the blueprints for the Wunderwaffe.

Zombies has a variety of missions and Contracts that make it easy to farm XP, but there are other ways to best level up in this undead apocalypse. The 40-minute timeframe for each deployment gives you or your squad plenty of time to earn tons of experience. Many methods can net you almost unlimited XP in a match, but only if you focus on accomplishing the right tasks.

Thanks to an ongoing promotion with Monster Energy, players can receive exclusive in-game rewards by buying energy drink cans. During the promotional period, some Monster Energy drinks will have codes on their tabs. Players can head online to redeem these codes to receive exclusive themed Operator skins and valuable double XP boosters.

aims to push the juggernaut franchise into the future even as it offers longtime players sustained bursts of nostalgia. Open Combat Missions offer sandbox-style gameplay for the first time in a game and the ever-popular Zombies mode debuts in In contrast, the game’s multiplayer suite is full of maps reimagined from the 2011 classic. All of this was reportedly put together in half the development time typically befitting a mainline game.

With a combination of weapons from and a host of new ones, there are many options when narrowing down the best weapons in . Although it is always preferable to go with something that feels good and fits your playstyle, that still doesn't stop anyone from running the current meta. After all, if you're just starting, you will want nothing less than the best weapons to compete with.

Ammo Mods are passive changes to your ammunition in , giving you new effects on your bullets that can best take out hordes of the undead. While the passive abilities of these modifications are sometimes obtained randomly, there are ways to craft specific types. A combination of luck and mission progress can help you and your squad make the most out of each Ammo Mod.

One of the missions you undertake in the mode of asks you to find Dr. Jansen during a dangerous Extraction operation. This character resides somewhere on the Urzikstan map, a dangerous place filled with hordes of undead. You'll have to gather plenty of supplies before attempting to track down one of the most important hopes against the apocalypse.

One of the best vehicles to drive into the apocalypse of is the Blood Burner motorcycle, a demonic talking bike that is almost impossible to destroy. A black and purple steed with a ram's skull on its front, this motorcycle is striking to say the least. The unique appearance combines with deadly speeds that can run over hordes of zombies with ease as you explore the Urzikstan map.

Perk-a-Cola has always been a strong power-up in, and returns to 's battle against the undead in nine different flavors you can find and craft. Some cans are only available if you track down their vending machines, or if you obtain their Schematics as a reward. The random element to either of these options can make it tricky to get the items that quench your thirst with an active buff.

The Quick Revive is one of the nine Perk-a-Cola recipes you can unlock in Zombies by meeting certain objectives during a mission. This reward lets you craft a flavor of beverage that reduces your health regeneration delay time. This power-up also reduces the time it takes to revive one of your allies, making it a perfect tool once you earn its blueprint as a reward.

A rare Ammo Mod called Cryo Freeze can be unlocked in Zombies to let your bullets slow down the undead. Much like other elemental damage types, this gives you a new way to take on the hordes of animated corpses scattered around the Urzikstan map. While you can find this ammo through loot, there is a way to gain the blueprints for this item to craft it on your own.

Mercenary convoys sprout as you explore the Urzikstan map in 'sZombies mode act as enemies you must find and destroy for a particular mission. While these groups of humans may seem hard to track down, they tend to appear around the same spots. You or your squad will have to combat these rogue soldiers and waves of undead that attack both sides simultaneously.

The Sentry Gun is a support turret that you can use to fight the hordes of undead in Zombies, but you have to take risks to get this autonomous weapon. You can't just find a Sentry Gun in any supply crate. It will take you or your squad a considerable amount of Essence points to grab one, and it won't be easy to track down exactly where this weapon type is stored.

Call of Duty is one of the most-played Activision games which includes an interesting battleground for players with attractive graphics, high player skills, amazing weapons, and more. While players love to play the game, there are a few players who always cheat their way to victory which is unfair to other players. It hampers other players' gaming experience due to cheat codes used by such pranksters. To take matters into its hands, Activision announced a new trick called 'Splat', which will spot these cheaters. And it is quite funny. What CoD will do is cut their parachutes in mid-flight so they hit the ground hard - with a splat! Know more about this Splat feature.

After the disappointing launch of 's campaign, players hoped the multiplayer modes would raise the title to new heights, but unfortunately, even the multiplayer feels dated. 's multiplayer includes a visually updated collection of beloved maps and an entirely new open-world Zombie mode. Still, any player hoping the latest installment would revolutionize the series will be disappointed with a package that feels more like a remaster of content that's already been played for thousands of hours.

The release of is an exciting moment for fans of the series, but the basic requirements to install the game could quickly temper some of that anticipation. games have gotten increasingly difficult to set up on a system over the years, going from simple affairs packed into a few gigabytes of space to major graphical undertakings with complex launchers and frequent updates. makes some decisions that force more files on and players alike, and it feels closer to a breaking point than ever before.

The latest entry in Activision Blizzard's popular Call of Duty video-game series was made in half the time of previous iterations, a fact that may be contributing to a spate of bad reviews, according to people familiar with the development process. Critics have panned the game, the first big release since Microsoft Corp. closed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision last month, saying the storyline feels rushed. Most Call of Duty games are developed in around three years, but the bulk of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, which comes out Friday, was made in less than a year and a half, said the people, who asked to not be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. The abridged production schedule proved stressful for the development team, they said.

The previous king of nail-biting FPS campaigns has proven it needs some time off from annual releases with 's campaign. Sledgehammer Games has helped develop many titles since 's original release on generation three consoles in 2011, but 2023's 's campaign fails to include exciting features to help it stand out.

will be available soon, but exactly when depends on a variety of factors. The third game in the reboot series, includes a variety of characters, game modes, and equipment from throughout the franchise. It also introduces a pair of new game modes: Cutthroat, a three-versus-three team deathmatch, and an open-world multiplayer Zombies mode with gameplay similar to 's DMZ. Plus, it updates all the usual things that come along with a new release, with new maps, weapons, and missions for all its major campaign and multiplayer modes.

The visual graphics of affect the performance of your PC, with the best settings allowing you to play the game smoothly at any time. Regardless of whether you have the most expensive hardware or not, there are preferences you'll want to use. Reducing lag and stuttering will make online matches suffer fewer issues, letting you compete with anyone without having to worry about your PC's capabilities.

Call of Duty Mobile is surprisingly fun (even though I lost all my data in the game) with how it plays. By taking the fight on the go you won’t miss out on the action. A lot of things like maps such as Firing Range have made their way to. However, custom loadouts also appear in Call of Duty: Mobile, and this guide will show you how to get them

To celebrate the launch of the upcoming, Call of Duty partnered with director David Leitch and an ensemble of celebrities to create a live-action trailer for the game.

The Haunting event in Call of Duty gives every mode in the game a Halloween makeover. On top of the Spooky aesthetic, we have plenty of new toys to play with, and one of those is the Bloodseeker Grenades. These new throwables are unique and will likely be a death sentence to your opponent. Here’s how to find and use Bloodseeker Grenades in COD Warzone and MW2.