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Phil Spencer wants Call of Duty games to hit Game Pass on day one

Now that the dust has mostly settled on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the question remains over when those games will start to trickle onto Xbox Game Pass. Xbox head Phil Spencer seems to still want Call of Duty and other big titles on the pass, but it remains to be seen when it could happen. In an interview with Game File, Spencer said the “flagship” franchise for Activision Blizzard is “still coming” to Game Pass. “Our intent is the full portfolio of games from Zenimax, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox…

36 People Who Have Had Jury Duty Share Their Wildest Stories From Trials

There are 54 countries in the world that use juries to try criminal cases. And if you live in one of those nations, there’s a good chance that at some point, you’ll be summoned to sit courtside and determine the fate of a defendant. Trials can be emotional, exhausting and extremely stressful for jurors. And if you’re curious what the experience is like, you’ve come to the right place.Jurors have recently been sharing stories on Reddit of the wildest things they’ve witnessed in courtrooms. So enjoy reading through the…

Activision Removes Most Expensive Call Of Duty Bundle Ever Due To “Pricing Error”

The price of certain weapon skins and other cosmetics has steadily creeped up in recent years, and some Call of Duty players recently raised their eyebrows at the Gassed Up Weapon Vault Bundle, which cost 3400 COD points ($34). Now, Activision has removed the bundle from Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, saying in a post on X that the bundle suffered from a "pricing error."❗️ #MW3 #WarzoneThe Gassed Up Weapon Vault Bundle has been temporarily removed from the Store due to a pricing error. The intended price…

Call of Duty League team owner suing Activision Blizzard for $680 million

Rodriguez — whose company owned and operated the Call of Duty League’s OpTic Texas team — and now-retired OpTic player Seth “Scump” Abner are seeking $680 million in damages. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the pair claim that Activision Blizzard’s “unlawful 100 percent monopoly” over the league forced them into financially ruinous partnerships at the risk of being unable to compete in the League.Before the arrival of the Call of Duty League, competitive Call of Duty tournaments were hosted by independent third-party…

Once again, Call of Duty ranked multiplayer is plagued with cheaters

Over the last few years, the Call of Duty franchise has seen plenty of peaks and valleys when it comes to cheating. It’s a bad time for everyone, and that’s why Activision developed Ricochet Anti-Cheat, which was supposed to be the answer to the CoD community’s problems. After years of holding off on using an anti-cheat to create their own, Ricochet has been better, but not great. Now, cheating seems to be on the uptick again across Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer and Warzone. New Call of Duty cheats are getting out of…

Activision Blizzard Accused By Call Of Duty Pros Of Illegal Esports Monopoly

Activision Blizzard's operation of the Call of Duty League is now the subject of a lawsuit brought by two pro players who allege the esports league is an illegal monopoly, one that prevents competition and forces players and teams to agree to "extortionate" financial terms.The two players are known names in professional Call of Duty circles. Optic Gaming president Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez and pro player Seth "Scump" Abner, the second winningest player in the game's history, are seeking $680 million in…

Activision Sued by Pro Gamers for ‘Call of Duty’ Monopoly

February 16, 2024 @ 3:36 PM A trio of professional gamers sued video game developer Activision Friday for its “unlawful 100% monopoly” on “Call of Duty” leagues and tournaments, a competitive gaming space they said was a “lucrative and once-vibrant market.” Filed in the central district of California, western division court on Friday by plaintiffs Hector Rodriguez, Seth Abner and Hecz, the lawsuit accuses Activision of practicing “myriad anticompetitive actions.” “Activision has used that unlawful…

‘call of duty’: ‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments

Video game maker Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving its flagship franchise "Call of Duty." Professional gamers Hector Rodriguez and Seth Abner said in an antitrust lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court on Thursday that Activision is unlawfully monopolizing the lucrative market for Call of Duty leagues and tournaments.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme…

‘Call Of Duty Warzone’ cheaters are flying to space in hacked helicopters

Cheaters in Call Of Duty: Warzone have started teleporting helicopters around the map. As spotted by Dexerto, players on the official Call Of Duty Warzone Reddit have noted cheaters in the game spawning themselves into helicopters and flying away, with one user capturing video of the event. The cheat essentially involves players flying helicopters out of the range of any other players and then wiping out swathes of enemies without the fear of being killed themselves. ‘Call Of Duty: Warzone’ Credit: Activision Several…

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 update bans all snipers in ranked modes

Another week, another game-changing Call of Duty update. This week’s patch notes include plenty of welcomed fixes, changes, and content shifts. However, the big change to ranked Modern Warfare 3 game modes is the removal of all snipers. This is one of only two ranked-specific changes from the patch notes, the other being Sub Base Hardpoint has been temporarily removed from the ranked map pool. Why are snipers banned in Modern Warfare 3 ranked play? When it comes to Call of Duty, and it doesn’t matter which version…