In a fresh wave of discussion, Call of Duty enthusiasts are revisiting controversial remarks made by film director Peter Berg back in 2013. As first reported by Eurogamer, Berg referred to players of war games like Call of Duty as “pathetic” and labeled them as “weak” during an interview. This resurfaced content has ignited a firestorm of debate among fans who are eager to voice their opinions on the director’s views.
This week, Microsoft announced a significant update regarding Xbox Game Pass, primarily focusing on a price reduction for the subscription service. However, the company also revealed that new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the platform at launch, raising questions about the future of other first-party games on the service. As first reported by GameSpot, the wording in Microsoft’s blog post has left many wondering about the fate of day-one releases for upcoming titles.
In a significant shift for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, the service will start featuring older titles from the Call of Duty franchise, with plans to add them beginning in 2026. Asha Sharma, the new head of Xbox, announced these changes as part of her first major communication since taking over from Phil Spencer. The news comes at a time when Xbox is also implementing a price reduction for its Game Pass services, creating a mixed bag of responses among gamers.
The latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, marking the arrival of Season 3, comes packed with fresh content and significant improvements to its anti-cheat systems. As first reported by GameSpot, Activision is implementing enhanced measures through its Ricochet anti-cheat initiative, which aims to tackle the increasing prevalence of unauthorized third-party hardware.
In a recent update video aimed at the remaining players of Splitgate, Ian Proulx, co-founder and CEO of 1047 Games, shared some significant news about the studio’s future projects. While he reaffirmed the team’s commitment to supporting Splitgate, he also revealed that a dedicated segment of the team has begun working on a new game concept,a movement shooter influenced by popular titles such as Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. This information was first reported by Wccftech.
A recent Reddit thread has ignited a wave of nostalgia among Call of Duty fans, reflecting on the series’ earlier days when gameplay was often prioritized over monetization strategies. The comment, which praised the simplicity and authenticity of Call of Duty’s past, specifically mentioned the often-criticized installment, Call of Duty: Ghosts, as a benchmark for the franchise’s decline.
