Tag: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty can influence someone’s ‘console of choice,’ says Sony

Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard may have ruffled some feathers.

There’s no denying Call of Duty’s stranglehold on the games industry. While recent installments didn’t set sales records, it’s still a massive brand. According to Sony, there’s no rival for the seminal FPS.

A report by VGC notes that Brazil’s regulatory body is currently investigating Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Part of that process entails asking several massive third-party companies, including Warner Bros, Amazon, Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Riot Games, Sony, and many others, about the purchase. The initial talks are available online, though you’ll need to know Portuguese. Unsurprisingly, Sony was arguably the most outspoken.

“[Call of Duty] was the only video game IP to break into the top 10 of all entertainment brands among fans, joining powerhouses such as Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings,” Sony said via VGC’s translation. “Call of Duty is so popular that it influences users’ choice of console, and its community of loyal users is entrenched enough that even if a competitor had the budget to develop a similar product, it would not be able to rival it.”

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It’s worth mentioning that Microsoft doesn’t intend to make Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive. Doing so could present antitrust issues for the company.

“Approximately 1,200 people work on each version, and another 1,500 are involved in publishing and distribution. Thus, Call of Duty alone has more developers than most game companies employ across its entire development portfolio, including AAA studios,” Sony continues. “No other developer can devote the same level of resources and expertise in game development. Even if they could do that, Call of Duty is overly entrenched, so that no rival – no matter how relevant they are – can catch up.”

Numerous other regulatory bodies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are reviewing the transaction. Approval may come this month, though.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Warzone sequels quietly confirmed

Development on both titles is being led by Infinity Ward

Remember when everyone thought that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision might mean less Call of Duty? Well before that goes through, we’re getting two new Call of Duty games in the near future: a sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare and a Warzone follow-up.

The news was quietly dropped at the very end of a community update from the Call of Duty team that gestured at what’s coming later this year. The post confirms earlier reports of a “Warzone 2” and Modern Warfare sequel that came out following uncertainty of the Call of Duty franchise remaining on PlayStation, which Microsoft says will continue as usual. It also makes clear that development on the next mainline Call of Duty entry is being led by Infinity Ward, which recently teased its involvement in this year’s game in a completely unsubtle tweet.

Infinity Ward, which made Modern Warfare and co-developed Call of Duty Warzone with Raven Software, has been theoretically working on this title ever since handing over Warzone to Raven. While the post goes into more detail about updates to Warzone, as the game has been in a noticeably busted state for months now and has suffered delays because of it, the post also briefly looks ahead to tease players with info on what’s in the works in the long term.

Details on the two upcoming games are scarce, but the post does mention that that the titles “are designed together from the ground-up​.” That last note isn’t surprising given the original Warzone sprang from Modern Warfare in early 2020 and was built on the very same engine and assets. The Warzone sequel will also boast an “all-new playspace and a new sandbox mode.” Both sequels are being led by Infinity Ward.

Written by Moises Taveras on behalf of GLHF.

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SLAM releases Call of Duty Warzone loadouts of Alex Caruso and others

Lakers guard Alex Caruso uses a quality loadout on Call of Duty Warzone

Call of Duty Warzone is a battle royale of cat and mouse — it’s the ultimate give and take. If a player is too aggressive, their squad might find themselves in a situation that’s tough to emerge from alive.

But if a player is too passive, the team could end up having an early exit from the battle field.

So to be the last team standing — or last person if playing solos — having a quality loadout that works well is key. Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has a loadout that would be conducive to winning on any squad and would span multiple styles of play.

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SLAM Gaming released Caruso’s loadout Wednesday, along with the loadouts of players such as Semi Ojeleye, Mario Hezonja and Seth Curry. Caruso uses the M4A1 as his primary weapon, with an RPG as his secondary. For his lethal, he uses C4; for his tactical, he uses a heartbeat sensor, which scans for nearby players.

The M4A1 is one of the most effective assault rifles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It is especially productive at medium range and can earn a decent player kills if used correctly.

With the RPG, Caruso can use that and the C4 to blow up oncoming trucks or vehicles in Warzone. The heartbeat sensor is particularly helpful when a team is around the top 15 left, as there are fewer players to account for. Being cognizant of where those players are is helpful to win games.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the hotels will have video games available for players during the Orlando restart. Perhaps Caruso could play some Warzone during his down time.

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Josh Hart and Team NBA beat Team NFL in SLAM Call of Duty tourney

Pelicans guard Josh Hart had some adversity, but he kept his perfect Call of Duty tourney record intact Saturday.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart is passionate about Call of Duty.

Hart competed in SLAM’s sixth Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tournament Saturday, and he had to express his emotions — after all, his undefeated record was on the line.

In a video that’s gone viral, Hart smashed his keyboard after a bout of frustration over the game. Despite the close series, though, Hart’s record remained flawless. He and Team NBA defeated Team NFL, 4-3, coming back from a 3-1 series deficit.

The keyboard suffered defeat when the Hart and Team NBA were at their lowest.

The two teams were playing Search and Destroy on the map Hackney Yard, and it was the fourth game of the series. Team NFL had been up 2-1 in the tourney, and the NBA squad needed a win. Team NFL went on to win Search and Destroy, 6-4, and took a commanding 3-1 lead.

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Though it resulted in a loss, the match was one of Hart’s best of the series. He had nine kills, the second-highest on the team behind Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall.

The rest of the NBA team included Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. Team NFL included Cleveland Browns receiver Jarvis Landry and Browns running back Kareem Hunt. In addition, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds competed, along with Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton.

Hart was an important part of Team NBA’s comeback. During Capture the Flag on Rammaza, he finished with 18 kills and tallied a capture.

The hoopers won Capture the Flag, 4-1, and then Hart had another good performance in Game 6 of the series, a game of Headquarters on Crash. Hart had 19 kills and two captures, along with a team-high two defends. Team NBA won, 200-33, on Headquarters.

With Hart keeping his perfect record intact, even through some adversity, he’s shown he’s one of the most reliable and consistent Call of Duty players in the NBA.

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Eric Paschall helps lead Team NBA to win in SLAM Call of Duty tourney

Warriors rookie Eric Paschall had a solid performance in his first SLAM Call of Duty tournament.

Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall and a group of fellow NBA players were on the brink of a virtual loss.

Paschall and some other hoopers played against Team NFL on Saturday in SLAM’s latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tournament.

With the series tied at 3-3, the two squads had been going back in forth during the last match, a game of Search and Destroy on the map Shoot House. Team NBA defeated Team NFL, 6-5, to win the tournament.

Paschall was pivotal in the series clincher. He tallied 11 kills, the second-highest number on the squad.

The rest of the team included Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell.

The team of mostly NFL players included Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds, along with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Cleveland Browns receiver Jarvis Landry, Browns running back Kareem Hunt and Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton were also on the team.

During the second game of the series, Team NBA was routed 200-90 in Headquarters on Talsik Backlot. But this game was perhaps Paschall’s best performance. He had a team-high 26 kills and a team-best two defends.

Before the final game of the tourney, the teams had split two games of Search and Destroy.

The NBA took the tournament’s opening match, winning 6-5 in Search and Destroy on Gun Runner. The NFL won 6-4 during the second Search and Destroy game, which was on Hackney Yard; the football players took a 3-1 lead in the series with that win.

Paschall had a team-high 11 kills in the Hackney Yard game, and he continued to be a valuable player as the NBA squad rallied back from a 3-1 series deficit.

He had nine kills when Team NBA won, 4-1, in Capture the Flag. Then, when the NBA needed to force Game 7, Paschall contributed with 12 kills on Headquarters. His team won, 200-33, on the map Crash to tie the series at 3-3.

Paschall was a newcomer in SLAM’s tourney, and with his solid performance, perhaps he will be invited back to have some fun on the sticks.

 

Josh Hart helps snag a win in SLAM’s latest Call of Duty tourney

Josh Hart is one of the most reliable and consistent Call of Duty gamers in the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart maintained his perfect record Saturday in SLAM’s fourth Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tournament.

The tourney was close, with the squad of NBA players defeating a team made up of mostly high school players, 4-3, in a seven game series.

Hart’s team included Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. Ben Simmons played in a couple of the games, but he wasn’t able to play for the first three matches. He was out in the latter half of the series because of technical difficulties.

The other team was made up of Kentucky commits Terrence Clarke and Isaiah Jackson, along with fellow high school hoopers Jalen Suggs and Adam Miller. Former Duke point guard Tre Jones also was on the team.

Hart wasn’t the star of the NBA team, but he was a solid contributor. The NBA squad had one of its closest games in the third game of the series. The two teams played Domination on the map Vacant.

Hart finished with 24 kills, and his team won 200-195. Booker, who was the MVP of last week’s tourney, had a team-high 40 kills in Domination.

One of Hart’s best performances came when the two teams played Capture the Flag on Rammaza. The NBA team won 2-0, and Hart had 15 kills, the third-highest mark on the team behind Booker and Fox. He also had one of the two captures, with Simmons snagging the other one.

As a regular in the Call of Duty tourneys, Hart has been a staple for his teams. With Hart being around other skilled gamers such as Leonard, Fox and Booker, he can be a viable sidekick for players who are just as good or better than him.

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Ben Simmons and team got swept in SLAM’s second Call of Duty tourney

Ben Simmons didn’t snag a second straight win in SLAM’s latest Call of Duty tourney

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons had a rough Saturday night on the sticks with his squad in SLAM’s latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tourney.

After showing why he’s one of the NBA’s best Call of Duty gamers in the first tourney, Simmons did not have as dominant a showing this time around.

He played alongside Zach LaVine, Donovan Mitchell and Sierra Canyon freshman Bronny James, and his team was swept, 4-0, in the seven-game series.

The winning team had more cohesion, with Meyers Leonard and De’Aaron Fox being two of the squad’s best players. Josh Hart, Grayson Allen, Kentucky commit Terrence Clarke and former Hillcrest Prep star Kyree Walker made up a solid supporting cast.

Simmons and company went down 2-0 quickly, losing first in Search and Destroy on Rammaza. Simmons usually does well in Search and Destroy, as he is skilled with sniper rifles. He typically knocks opponents down with one shot, but during this game he finished with six kills.

After the lost in Search and Destroy, Simmons and his team lost a 200-110 rout in Domination on Gun Runner. Following that loss, the team lost 9-1 in Capture the Flag on Shoot House. The only hope for Simmons’ squad was to snag a win in Headquarters on the map Vacant.

Despite starting with a 51-0 lead, Simmons and his team didn’t continue their aggressiveness, losing 200-97 in the series’ final game.

Simmons had one of his best performances in the series during the last game, tallying 29 kills for the second-highest amount on the team.

Though the series ended relatively quickly, the two teams still played out the remaining three games. Simmons team didn’t win any of those, either. They lost in Search and Destroy again, as well as Capture the Flag and Headquarters.

 

As the NBA’s hiatus continues, perhaps more of these tournaments will be in store for fans and players to relax and entertain themselves.

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Ben Simmons leads team to win in SLAM’s Call of Duty 6 vs. 6 tourney

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is skilled on the sticks in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Ben Simmons is a two-time All-Star for the Philadelphia 76ers, and while his on-court skill set is multidimensional, his skills on the sticks are just as nice.

Simmons staked his claim as arguably the best NBA player at Call of Duty on Saturday night. He participated in SLAM’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tourney, which was live streamed on the media outlet’s Twitch account.

The series went to seven games, and Simmons and his team won the tourney 4-3. The series-clincher came on the map Shipment, with the game mode set on hardpoint. Hardpoint consists of having to hold different spots on a map for a certain amount of time. As the respective teams fight over the designated spot, whichever team that holds the area has its point total go up with each second.

Simmons’ team consisted of fellow basketball players such as Utah Jazz wing Royce O’Neale, New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart and Kentucky commit Terrence Clarke.

The opposing team had NBA players such as Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard, Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Portland Trail Blazers wing Mario Hezonja. Sierra Canyon freshman Bronny James also hopped on the team.

Simmons’ team was up 3-0 to begin the tourney, but then players like James and Hezonja started to show their skills in modes like Capture the Flag, a mode that Simmons and his squad lost in twice during the tourney.

A quality gamer, Simmons showed how skilled he is at using rifles throughout the tourney, but that strength was especially displayed during the last game. He frequently downed players with one shot as he led his team to victory.

With the NBA currently on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, events like these can be a way for players and fans to have a positive attitude, relax and have fun.

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