Data shows that July’s best-selling games at these stores weren’t that violent
Walmart, GameStop, and Amazon all sold video games in the lead up to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, but the best-selling games at the retailers were not very violent. Only a handful of those cracking the top 10 were rated Mature, and several were sports games.
2020’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 will reportedly plunge players into Cold War
Next year's Call of Duty will reportedly either be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 or simply Call of Duty: Blacks Ops, which will signal a return to the grounded roots of the series. The game is said to be "even more gritty and gruesome" than this year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Call of Duty: Mobile will come preloaded on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
The currently unreleased, free-to-play game Call of Duty: Mobile will come pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones. The game is due to release on iOS and Android and is undergoing beta testing, but it hasn't yet received a firm release date.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is an aggressively familiar reboot
Modern Warfare takes the Call of Duty franchise back to the glory days of Call of Duty 4 with a new campaign mode that bills itself as "realistic" and "morally complex." In truth, it's rather simple, but it could still be a great shooter.
Blizzard esports teams for Call of Duty, Overwatch reportedly low on morale
The esports teams of Blizzard, particularly those working on Call of Duty and Overwatch, are reportedly low on morale under the leadership of Pete Vlastelica. Staff are said to be "miserable" due to management's vision for the company's esports initiatives, which are more in line with televised sports.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will ditch zombies for authentic, realistic world
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will not have a zombies mode, said Campaign Gameplay Director Jacob Minkoff. Compared to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 by Treyarch, which has spearheaded the addition of zombies in the series, this year's Call of Duty will look to build "an authentic, realistic feeling world."
Treyarch takes over 2020 Call of Duty, will make Black Ops 5
Treyarch is taking over development for the 2020 Call of Duty, which will be Black Ops 5, Kotaku reported. Raven was initially leading the project alongside Sledgehammer, but staff of the two studios reportedly got into arguments frequently, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Activision reveals game modes, multiplayer maps for Call of Duty: Mobile
Activision revealed the first five modes for Call of Duty: Mobile, namely Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Frontline, Hardpoint, and Domination. The publisher also highlighted five maps from previous entries in the franchise, but said that the game will not only feature multiplayer modes.
New Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty will be revealed before the end of June
There are leaks and theories out in the wild regarding the next Call of Duty game, and Activision has confirmed that an official reveal will happen before the end of June. With Infinity Ward handling development, the most credible suggestion is that Modern Warfare 4 is up next.
Blackout to go? Call of Duty: Mobile is coming this summer
Activision and Tencent have partnered to create Call of Duty: Mobile, a free-to-play version of the popular shooter franchise that will be available on iOS and Android devices this summer. It will feature popular competitive multiplayer maps and modes, and appears to feature battle royale as well.
Remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 may be in the works
A rating for a remastered campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was spotted on the PEGI board. The listing has since been removed, but seems to imply that the multiplayer mode will not be included. Developer Infinity Ward has not released any details on its planned Call of Duty game for 2019.
Activision not doing itself any favors with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 loot boxes
New loot boxes added to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 have caused a somewhat uneven playing field for those who choose to spend extra money. Certain limited-time items can now only be found in loot boxes. They can also be acquired through normal play in multiplayer or Blackout mode.
Apex Legends proves battle royale is no fad. In fact, it’s just getting started
Apex Legends came out of nowhere to take the top spot as battle royale in 2019, and it now looks as if it'll be the biggest game of the year. Its sudden success proves the battle royale fad still has plenty of life left in it, and the biggest games may yet to come.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ will make Blackout mode free to play this week
Treyarch and Activision are offering Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout battle royale mode as a free trial download for a limited time. The mode will be available for free from January 17 through January 24. On PC, a version of the game that omits Zombies is available for just $40.
Xbox Countdown sale offers big savings on digital games like ‘Forza Horizon 4’
Microsoft is currently running its Countdown sale for Xbox, giving players big savings on many of the year's best games, including huge titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Forza Horizon 4. Xbox 360 games are also on sale, as are different console bundles for those looking to buy the system.
PlayStation 4 celebrates fifth anniversary with ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ bundle
The PlayStation 4 is officially five years old today, and to celebrate the anniversary, Sony is offering a new console bundle that includes a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Over those five years, more than 86 million PlayStation 4 systems, and more than 777 million games, have been soldÂ
Fired Treyarch tester spills ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies’ secrets
A former Treyarch employee, who claims that he was unfairly fired as a QA tester, revealed numerous Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 4 Zombies secrets. Among the unraveled mysteries were the Viking Boat puzzle in the IX mission and the the purpose of the Engine Room valves in the Voyage of Despair mission.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ patch brings back fan-favorite Gun Game mode
A patch released for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has brought back the fan-favorite mode Gun Game. The patch also makes some changes to the battle royale mode, Blackout, including weakening armor. Extensive tweaks have been made to weapons and specialists, as well, to make for more balanced multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 developers to suspend or ban players using exploits
The developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 have taken to Reddit to remind players not to abuse exploits like the one that allows multiple copies of the same perk to be equipped in multiplayer mode. Players are temporarily suspended for a first offense or banned for repeat offenses.
‘Battlefield V’ designer gets banned from ‘Black Ops 4’ for being too damn good
A core gameplay designer for Battlefield V has found himself banned from the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 after he put up extremely impressive statistics in the game's multiplayer mode. The designer released a gameplay video showcasing his skills in a move to get his account reinstated.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ adds Black Market system to dress up your soldier
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 added the Black Market system to PS4 today, giving players new ways to unlock and acquire additional customization items, such as outfits for Specialists and new playable Blackout heroes. The Black Market will come to Xbox One and PC a week from now.
How Vantablack, the darkest material ever, can take gaming to a new level
Vantablack is the world's darkest material, capable of absorbing virtually all of the light that touches it. What's it like to be in a room fully painted in the cutting edge nanomaterial? The makers of one of the year's top video games teamed up with Vantablack's creators to find out.
GameStop manager marks ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ launch by mimicking cover art
To celebrate the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, GameStop stores held midnight launch events across the United States. One manager even cosplayed as the cover star from the game, complete with an accurate haircut and beard. The game is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’: Everything you need to know
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 arrives to consoles and PC this October. Here's everything you need to know about the game, including information on competitive multiplayer, Zombies, and Blackout -- for the first time in the series, a single-player campaign will not be included.
Call of Duty’s ‘Blackout’ is exactly what battle royale needed
Call of Duty's battle royale mode, 'Blackout,' will arrive with only one map -- and wow, it's the map battle royale was missing. With a wide variety of terrain and tons of clever easter eggs, it offers the perfect ground for intense tactical battles that test both your reactions and your strategy.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ adds Signature Weapons for dedicated players
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will introduce Signature Weapons for the first time in the series. The new guns are statistically identical to normal weapons but offer intimidating cosmetic enhancements, and they can be upgraded further into Masterworks by completing certain challenges.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ gets ‘Blackout’ beta on all platforms next month
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will hold a beta for its battle royale Blackout mode in September, and it will be available first to those who pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 4. The game releases October 12, and will also be available on Xbox One and PC through Blizzard's Battle.net service.
See a taste of battle royale in the latest ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ trailer
The latest trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's multiplayer beta test gives us a sneak peek at Blackout, the game's take on battle royale. A separate beta for the mode will be held in September. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on October 12.
Zombie campaigns in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ to support local split-screen play
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may have ditched its campaign this year, but the game will still support local cooperative play in its popular Zombies campaigns. Three will be available at launch, and there will be extra customization options so players can personalize perks to their playing style.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ zombie story brings back fan favorites
Activision and Treyarch have released the story trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's "Blood of the Dead" zombies campaign. It stars some classic zombie characters and takes place in Alcatraz. If you're interested in even more zombies campaigns, the game will launch with three of them.
How to join the ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ beta
Activision and Treyarch will be holding the first multiplayer beta test for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 this August. A second beta focusing on the battle royale mode Blackout will then be held in September. Here's how to get into the beta and start shooting up your competition.
Activision executive downplays the loss of campaign mode in ‘Black Ops 4’
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be the first main entry in the series to not include a campaign mode, but according to one Activision executive, players won't mind the mode's omission too much. A battle royale mode will still be included in the game, as will three separate zombie experiences.
‘Black Ops 4’ will have battle royale, but ditches the single-player campaign
Activision and Treyarch have revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The game is a sort of "greatest hits" collection of past Black Ops elements, and it includes the previously-rumored battle royale mode. It also includes a zombie mode, but skips the campaign for the first time in the series' history.
Watch today’s ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ reveal event here
Activision and Treyarch will hold a livestream event on May 17 to reveal Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to the world. We expect this to be our first look at gameplay for the shooter, and you can watch it right here. The series is rumored to be skipping a traditional campaign mode for the first time ever.