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10 Retro FPS Games Still Worth Playing: Here's a list of ten first person shooter games that still hold up today.
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Raven Software co-founder Brian Raffel retires: "I'm grateful for the people, the culture, and the games we created together," says Raffel
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After 36 years at the legendary FPS studio, Raven Software co-founder Brian Raffel is retiring
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Discord Mar 14
Black Ops Royale solos are on the way, but they need to get here fast: Call of Duty Warzone’s new Black Ops Royale mode is adding a solo queue option ...
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Discord Jan 23
Warzone Season 2 is the beginning of a "new chapter" for ranked play, with a focus on Resurgence and a brand new mode
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Discord Dec 01 25
Call of Duty Warzone is planning "frequent meta shake ups" with weapon balancing up to four times a season
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Discord Nov 29 25
Call of Duty Warzone is planning "frequent meta shake ups" with weapon balancing up to four times a season
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Call of Duty: Warzone's focus on the year ahead is Battle Royale, Resurgence, and "the future of the game"
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, launching November 14
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Was Developed in Parallel to Black Ops 6, Treyarch says - IGN
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Heretic and Hexen have received a surprise remaster from Nightdive Studios: Classic FPS games Heretic and Hexen have been remastered by Nightdive Studios to run ...
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Key FactsSurprise Remaster Revives Classic Heretic and Hexen
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamesn.com
- Nightdive Studios released enhanced versions of the iconic shooters Heretic and Hexen with additional new episodes.
- The package includes all three original episodes of Heretic, Hexen, and its Deathkings of the Dark Citadel expansion.
- It supports local split-screen multiplayer for up to eight players and crossplay-enabled online multiplayer across platforms.
- Performance improvements guarantee 60fps at 1080p, with options for 120fps at 4K and an updated soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult.
Raven Software gets its union contract with Microsoft three years after voting to organize
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Call of Duty QA Workers Win First Union Contract With Microsoft After 3 Years - IGN
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Black Ops 6 scores biggest opening weekend in Call of Duty history: According to a post from the official Call of Duty X account, Black Ops 6 had the biggest ...
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Key FactsBlack Ops 6 Breaks Records for Game Pass Subscriptions
Oct 31, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Satya Nadella called the launch of Black Ops 6 the biggest Call of Duty release ever.
- The game's launch set a record for Game Pass subscriptions on day one, contributing to a 43 percent increase in Microsoft's gaming revenue year-over-year.
- Despite a 10 percent decline in physical sales in the UK, the number of PC players and sales on PlayStation and Steam rose by 60 percent year-over-year.
- Developers Treyarch confirmed that Black Ops 6 recorded the highest number of players, hours played, and matches during its opening weekend in the franchise's history.
Black Ops 6 is Set to Be the Most Varied Call of Duty Campaign Ever
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The trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's zombies DLC has risen: The first trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode lands on the Internet.
engadget.com/gaming/the-trailer-for-call-of-duty-black-ops-6s-zombies-dlc-has-risen-191550462.html
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
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Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and More on Xbox Game Pass Soon: Subscribers will be able to play the shooter in early access open beta before its launch in ...
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Key FactsChina's Growing Enthusiasm for AAA Games
Aug 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: scmp.com
- The popularity of Black Myth: Wukong has sparked interest in AAA games in China, but replication of this success could take years.
- The game sold over 8.4 million copies within three days, generating more than $400 million in revenue on Steam.
- The six-year development of Black Myth required significant investment, making many developers cautious.
- Despite this success, new AAA titles in China may take a long time to materialize, with experts estimating up to nine years.
New Call of Duty Black Ops 6 trailers include some new Zombies footage: Activision has released some new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trailers, including a new look ...
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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta PC hardware specs have been revealed
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The new Body Shield feature in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer allows for proximity voice chat between the attacker and the victim ... Show more
Here's Your First Look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Chaotic Competitive PS5, PS4 Multiplayer
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The new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies cinematic teaser tells the story of Liberty Falls
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Activision is cutting down the download file sizes for Call of Duty games: Activision has announced plans to reduce the download file sizes for Call of Duty ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Goes Hitman in Glitzy Campaign Gameplay on PS5, PS4: Most wanted
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Start Times, How to Access, and Rewards: All the PS5, PS4 beta information you need
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pre-order guide: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on Oct. 25. Here’s what you get with every edition of the game and where you can ...
polygon.com/pre-order/445874/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-vault-edition-where-to-buy
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Roundup: Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred trailer and more
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Verdansk is coming back to Call of Duty: Warzone in Spring 2025 and fans are stoked.
Head to the link in the comments for more info.
AMD 24.8.1 driver brings support for Black Myth: Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, and more
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Intel releases driver 32.0.101.5972 WHQL with CoD Black Ops 6 Beta support and more
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Verdansk Is Finally Returning to Call of Duty Warzone, and Fans are Delighted - IGN
ign.com/articles/verdansk-is-finally-returning-to-call-of-duty-warzone-and-fans-are-delighted
Killer Mike, El-P Reunite for Politically-Tinged Single ‘Detonator’: Killer Mike has dropped a new single, "Detonator," produced by El-P and written ...
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Couple Has Black Ops 6 Themed Wedding at Call of Duty Next Event - IGN: Two Twitch streamers got married at a Black Ops 6 themed wedding outside the Call of Duty ...
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Huge intel drop for Black Ops 6 via Call of Duty: NEXT: Details on maps, gunsmith, movement, and more
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Wccftech Aug 29 24
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Will Be Playable on GeForce NOW via Cloud: The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 early access beta that starts tomorrow will be playable ...
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Missed Gamescom? Catch the Biggest Reveals With These 9 Extended Trailers: Far more than mere teasers, these Gamescom deep dives give you a thorough look at the ...
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Discord Aug 28 24
Wolfenstein 3D looks amazing with ray tracing: Check out this vintage 90s retro shooter in full ray-traced Nvidia RTX glory, thanks to a hidden level in the new ...
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Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's release on October 25, here's a look at its multiplayer mode, including 16 all-new MP maps, RC-XD cars, and more:
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Intel’s Newest Arc GPU Driver Adds Support For Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Along With All-Round…
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Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Early, Courtesy of Xfinity: Xfinity Rewards members can access CoD: Black Ops 6 from Aug. 30 to Sept. 6, nearly two months before ...
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After a letter from a lawyer: H2M mod for CoD MW is "leaked": Despite legal action by Activision, the H2 multiplayer mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ...
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You'll Be Able to Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies in Third-Person: A new perspective
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This Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Trailer Is Stupidly High Budget: All the money
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Gamescom: Seven things we learned from Opening Night Live: Setting the stage for the next 12 months, here is what we found out from Europe's biggest gaming show.
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Column | ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ has lots of exploring and Nazi punching
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 appeared at #gamescom2024 ahead of its October 25 release date with a look at one of the missions in the game's single-player campaign. #OpeningNightLive
First Look at the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign | gamescom 2024 - IGN: Here's a first look at the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign.
ign.com/articles/first-look-at-the-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-campaign-gamescom-2024
Calling all Call of Duty fans! Be sure to join the IGN Rewards Broadcast Channel on Instagram for your chance at a Black Ops 6 MP Beta Key ... Show more
CoD Black Ops 6: Parts of the campaign leaked: Some cutscenes from the single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was leaked online. Previously ...
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Activision is making changes to the Call of Duty launcher that will offer a streamlined interface, direct access to games, more control of downloads ... Show more
Activision has released one of its former Call of Duty Warzone maps as open-source
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Call of Duty: Activision bans more than 65,000 cheaters: Activision has banned more than 65,000 cheaters from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: ...
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Join the team behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for a look at Terminus, one of the biggest round-based zombie maps to date.
A Call of Duty game is coming to Xbox Game Pass, just not one anyone wants: The poorly review Call of Duty game will be the first in the franchise to appear on ...
engadget.com/a-call-of-duty-game-is-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-just-not-one-anyone-wants-175255224.html
Key FactsFTC challenges Microsoft’s revised Game Pass terms in court
Jul 19, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
- The FTC calls Game Pass Standard a degraded product; it costs 36% more than Console and withholds day-one releases.
- PC Game Pass rose from $10 to $12 monthly, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate increased from $17 to $20.
- Existing console subscribers retain day-one games at the current price, but permanently lose that tier if they cancel.
- The FTC says Microsoft did not mention the increases while promising day-one access to new CoD games.
the acquisition would benefit consumers by making [CoD] available on Microsoft’s Game Pass on the day it is released on console (with no price increase for the service based on the acquisition).— Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
CoD Black Ops 6: Activision has a leak problem: Screenshots of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 have appeared on the Internet several weeks before the planned official ...
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Fans are concerned because the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 leak suggests that the Warzone map, called Avalon, is largely made up of water ... Show more
Modern Warfare 3 players are less likely to play the game when there's no skill-based matchmaking, according to new Activision study
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The second half of 2024 is STACKED with exciting games, from Star Wars Outlaws to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to Assassin's Creed Shadows ... Show more
Activision Secretly Turned Off Skill-Based Matchmaking in Call of Duty as an Experiment; Players Hated It - IGN
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That One Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine Has a Long Cinematic History: Everything you need to know about Gambit and the X-Men spinoff movie starring Channing Tatum ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nails Down Upcoming Multiplayer Beta Dates: Duty calls
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Until Dawn Film Adaptation Will See Dr. Hill's Video Game Actor Reprise His Role - IGN
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Activision: Skill-based matchmaking better for everyone?: Developer studio Activision has published a paper which shows that skill-based matchmaking will ...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launches on Game Pass this week: The first Call of Duty to hit Game Pass under Microsoft’s buyout of Activision Blizzard will be ...
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X-Men's 35-Year History of Games That Are Wildly Hit and Miss - IGN: The X-Men have been video game icons since 1989, but those games haven't always hit the mark ...
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WWE Wrestlers Team Up in Warzone, Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Update: Rhea Ripley! Cody Rhodes! Rey Mysterio!
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Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Do Harry Potter with Banana Wand: Could Hugh Jackman play Harry Potter? Never in this world based on his hilarious banana-waving ...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reportedly coming to Xbox Game Pass: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is reportedly launching on Xbox Game Pass soon.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is the Biggest Superhero Movie Inside-Joke Ever: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman initiate a giant Marvel-franchise crossover ...
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Activision Reportedly Sold an AI-Generated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Cosmetic - IGN
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X-Men's 35-Year History of Games That Are Wildly Hit and Miss - IGN: The X-Men may be one of the biggest superhero franchises in the world ...
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The ultimate threat awaits. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) makes its way to Xbox Game Pass today including the entire package: campaign, multiplayer ... Show more
PlayStation Returns as TGS Exhibitor for the First Time Since 2019: Four-year absence is over
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