Call of Duty

Since it launched in 2003, the Call of Duty video game franchise has been thrilling players in new ways that leverage advancing technology with each edition. Here's a look at everything COD, from leaks and news and essays to service journalism in the form of guides and walkthroughs.

A Call of Duty character doing the thumbs up with explosive around their waist

Dropping In

Opinion

Call of Duty, The Military-Industrial Complex, and Me

Can you love Call of Duty while hating war?

ACAB/MAGA

The left-wing gamers who love Call of Duty

For many players, a cultural reckoning about police violence hasn't dimmed the shine of the venerable shooter.

Coined

How Call of Duty inspired the internet's most sarcastic show of support

"Press F to pay respects."

Go deeper

Gaming News

23 Years Later, A Classic Series Is Returning To Skate Some More

By Trone Dowd

Doom Slayer has entered the chat.

Gaming News

Call Of Duty's AI Disclosure Isn't Enough

By Trone Dowd

Players shouldn’t grind for half-hearted slop.

Gaming

Call of Duty's Greed Is Threatening Another Great Crossover

By Trone Dowd

Be ready to shell out an arm and a leg.

Gaming

Here’s Everything We Know About Call Of Duty’s Squid Game Crossover

By Trone Dowd

The game will not stop.

Looking Back

2024 Is the Year Gaming's Live Service Bubble Popped

By Trone Dowd

Chasing trends produced some of the industry's biggest flops ever.

Gaming News

Connections and Strands Dominated 2024's Top Gaming Google Search

By Trone Dowd

Black Myth Wukong and Palworld also made it into the top ten.

Gaming

Call of Duty Just Teased A Netflix Crossover For The Ages

By Trone Dowd

Hopefully more than just a few cool skins.

Gaming News

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Season 1: What to Expect, New Maps, Modes, Weapons, Zombies Update

By Trone Dowd

The long road ahead begins

Opinion

Nuketown Is a Crucible for Returning Call of Duty Players

By Trone Dowd

Nuketown is a compact Call of Duty map beloved for its mix of long and short-range possibilities. And it's way too tough for newbies.

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Call of Duty Took Its Biggest Risk Yet

By Trone Dowd

Press F to pay respects to the entry that gave Call of Duty the shake-up it sorely needed.