Ever since acquiring Activision Blizzard King for a massive $69 billion, people have been wondering how Microsoft planned to leverage some of gaming’s biggest franchises like Call of Duty and Candy Crush. Well, it seems we just got our first big clue. Earlier in October 2023, Xbox head Phil Spencer had hinted at plans for a…
Every year, gamers around the world eagerly await the Xbox Games Showcase, where Microsoft give us updates on its upcoming gaming titles. This year’s showcase, scheduled for June 9th, 2024, is particularly significant as it will be the first to feature games from Microsoft’s recently acquired studios, including Activision, Blizzard, and Bethesda. While Microsoft has remained…
Microsoft recently embraced a “controversial” multiplatform strategy for its gaming division. This strategy involves releasing some of its previously exclusive Xbox games on rival platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Several high-profile Xbox titles have made the jump to other platforms, including “Hi-Fi Rush,” “Sea of Thieves,” and “Grounded.” These games are now available on…
Activision Blizzard Introduces Sweeping Changes to Call of Duty League for a More Sustainable Esports Future In a recent announcement, Activision Blizzard unveiled a series of significant changes to its Call of Duty League (CDL). These changes aim to create a “stronger, more sustainable league” through a new financial model and revamp revenue revenue-sharing approach with esports teams….
A former developer at Raven Software, Michael Gummelt, has recently shed light on a canceled ‘campy and experimental’ Call of Duty: Zombies spin-off project that he worked on between Nov 2011 and June 2012. The game, codenamed “Project Zed,” was envisioned as a free-to-play live service experience that would have taken the beloved Zombies mode…
What’s the Big Deal with This Ad? Last week, the Peoria Police Department (Arizona, US) posted a Call of Duty-style recruiting ad on social media which caused quite a stir among the local residents. The ad, which featured officers in tactical gear holding guns and the tagline “stop playing games and answer the Call of…
Esports fans around the world were shocked when OpTic Gaming co-owner Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez and star player Seth “Scump” Abner filed a lawsuit against game publisher Activision Blizzard last month. The lawsuit revealed some juicy details about Activision’s contract with Call of Duty League franchise owners, sparking speculation that the league’s revenue model could be…
OpTic Gaming Takes on Activision in Massive $680M Lawsuit Over Call of Duty Esports ‘Monopoly’ The esports world has been rocked by a massive $680 million lawsuit filed against Activision by senior members of OpTic Gaming, one of the most prominent organizations in the Call of Duty esports scene. The lawsuit alleges that Activision has…
The gaming community was recently rocked by leaked inside information from well-known Xbox leaker Timdog, who dished some startling details on Microsoft’s shifting Xbox plans and the future of the Call of Duty franchise. Buckle up, because if these juicy rumors are true, Xbox’s strategy going forward could upset some loyal fans. During an episode…
Blizzard Entertainment has appointed Johanna Faries as its new president. As the former general manager of Activision’s Call of Duty franchise, Faries brings a very different background to the role than her predecessor Mike Ybarra. So who exactly is Johanna Faries and what does her appointment mean for Blizzard? Who is Johanna Faries? Faries is…
