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Activision Working on 'Next Era' of Call of Duty, Won't Do Back-to-Back Black Ops, Modern Warfare Releases
Activision has laid out its strategy for Call of Duty games going forward, confirming that it won't launch back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games in the future. The move comes after the company released Black Ops 7, the first back-to-back Black Ops release in franchise history.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Specifications, Preloading Times Revealed; Activision Confirms Handheld Support
Activision has revealed the PC system requirements and pre-loading times for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 days before the game's launch. The publisher has also confirmed PC handheld support for Black Ops 7. The game will be available to preload from November 10.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Reveal Details Maps, Modes and Beta Content
Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's multiplayer, detailing maps, modes, and other features coming to the game at launch and during its beta phase. The publisher also released a new multiplayer trailer and shared details on the beta, which begins in early access on October 2.
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Elon Musk Says Microsoft Staff 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death, Company Reacts
Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed this week during a public event at Utah Valley University.
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Call of Duty Film Adaptation in the Works as Paramount and Activision Announce Deal
Paramount and Activision announced a film deal for Call of Duty on Tuesday, promising an "unforgettable blockbuster" live-action feature film adaptation of the best-selling video game franchise. The two companies did not specify the valuation of the deal but said the Call of Duty movie would honour the legacy of the games.
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Call of Duty Film Adaption Said to Be a 'Priority' at Paramount, Negotiations on to Acquire Rights
Paramount Pictures is said to be in negotiations to acquire film rights for Call of Duty. The movie studio has reportedly made the popular first-person shooter franchise a priority. No talent is yet attached to the potential project.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Reveal Confirms Co-Op Campaign, Launch Set for November 14
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was fully revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday. The shooter will launch across PC and consoles on November 14. Pre-orders for Black Ops 7 are now live.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Reportedly Release on November 14, Skip Nintendo Switch 2 at Launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X, according to a recent leak. The game will skip Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Black Ops 7 is set to get a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.
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Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox PC App Taken Offline After Players Report Security Issue
Call of Duty: WWII reportedly has an exploit on the Xbox PC app that allows malicious actors to hack into players' PCs. Activision has acknowledged the issue and has taken the game offline while it investigates the problem.
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Microsoft Cancels Perfect Dark, Shuts Down Developer The Initiative in Widespread Xbox Cuts
Microsoft cancelled the Perfect Dark reboot in the works at first-party studio The Initiative and shut down the developer as part of wide-ranging layoffs at the company. The Xbox division was hit hard, with layoffs impacting Rare, Zenimax and other studios.
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Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Google, IBM Slash Thousands Of Jobs In 2025 Amid Restructuring, AI Integration
Tech Companies Layoffs: Major tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs in 2025, driven by economic factors and the increasing integration of AI, which is reshaping roles.
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Microsoft Reportedly Planning 'Substantial' Layoffs at Xbox Division Next Week
Microsoft will reportedly cut jobs at its gaming division next week. This would be the fourth round of layoffs at Xbox since the beginning of 2024. Last year, the Xbox parentshut down three Xbox studios.
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Activision Says It's Working With Nintendo to Bring Call of Duty to Switch After Black Ops 7 Reveal
Activision signed a 10-year licensing deal with Nintendo in 2023, committing to bring Call of Duty to the company's platforms. Now, after confirming Black Ops 7, the publisher has said it is working with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Switch.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Joins Xbox Game Pass in May; Microsoft Announces Retro Classics Collection
One of the highest rated games of 2024 is coming to Game Pass next week. Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles joining the subscription service in May and the first week of June. Highlights include Atlus’ acclaimed RPG Metaphor ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
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Activision Working on 'Next Era' of Call of Duty, Won't Do Back-to-Back Black Ops, Modern Warfare Releases
Activision has laid out its strategy for Call of Duty games going forward, confirming that it won't launch back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games in the future. The move comes after the company released Black Ops 7, the first back-to-back Black Ops release in franchise history.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Specifications, Preloading Times Revealed; Activision Confirms Handheld Support
Activision has revealed the PC system requirements and pre-loading times for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 days before the game's launch. The publisher has also confirmed PC handheld support for Black Ops 7. The game will be available to preload from November 10.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Reveal Details Maps, Modes and Beta Content
Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's multiplayer, detailing maps, modes, and other features coming to the game at launch and during its beta phase. The publisher also released a new multiplayer trailer and shared details on the beta, which begins in early access on October 2.
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Elon Musk Says Microsoft Staff 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death, Company Reacts
Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed this week during a public event at Utah Valley University.
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Call of Duty Film Adaptation in the Works as Paramount and Activision Announce Deal
Paramount and Activision announced a film deal for Call of Duty on Tuesday, promising an "unforgettable blockbuster" live-action feature film adaptation of the best-selling video game franchise. The two companies did not specify the valuation of the deal but said the Call of Duty movie would honour the legacy of the games.
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Call of Duty Film Adaption Said to Be a 'Priority' at Paramount, Negotiations on to Acquire Rights
Paramount Pictures is said to be in negotiations to acquire film rights for Call of Duty. The movie studio has reportedly made the popular first-person shooter franchise a priority. No talent is yet attached to the potential project.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Reveal Confirms Co-Op Campaign, Launch Set for November 14
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was fully revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday. The shooter will launch across PC and consoles on November 14. Pre-orders for Black Ops 7 are now live.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Reportedly Release on November 14, Skip Nintendo Switch 2 at Launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on November 14 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X, according to a recent leak. The game will skip Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Black Ops 7 is set to get a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19.
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Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox PC App Taken Offline After Players Report Security Issue
Call of Duty: WWII reportedly has an exploit on the Xbox PC app that allows malicious actors to hack into players' PCs. Activision has acknowledged the issue and has taken the game offline while it investigates the problem.
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Microsoft Cancels Perfect Dark, Shuts Down Developer The Initiative in Widespread Xbox Cuts
Microsoft cancelled the Perfect Dark reboot in the works at first-party studio The Initiative and shut down the developer as part of wide-ranging layoffs at the company. The Xbox division was hit hard, with layoffs impacting Rare, Zenimax and other studios.
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Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Google, IBM Slash Thousands Of Jobs In 2025 Amid Restructuring, AI Integration
Tech Companies Layoffs: Major tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs in 2025, driven by economic factors and the increasing integration of AI, which is reshaping roles.
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Microsoft Reportedly Planning 'Substantial' Layoffs at Xbox Division Next Week
Microsoft will reportedly cut jobs at its gaming division next week. This would be the fourth round of layoffs at Xbox since the beginning of 2024. Last year, the Xbox parentshut down three Xbox studios.
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Activision Says It's Working With Nintendo to Bring Call of Duty to Switch After Black Ops 7 Reveal
Activision signed a 10-year licensing deal with Nintendo in 2023, committing to bring Call of Duty to the company's platforms. Now, after confirming Black Ops 7, the publisher has said it is working with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Switch.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Joins Xbox Game Pass in May; Microsoft Announces Retro Classics Collection
One of the highest rated games of 2024 is coming to Game Pass next week. Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles joining the subscription service in May and the first week of June. Highlights include Atlus’ acclaimed RPG Metaphor ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
