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Black Ops 7 devs confirm SBMM and aim assist changes for launch

Black Ops 7 devs confirm SBMM and aim assist changes for launch

Following the beta, Treyarch have promised major changes to skill-based matchmaking and aim assist when Black Ops 7 launches. SBMM has been one of the hottest topics in Call of Duty for many years, with plenty of fans believing that it’s too punishing for higher-skill players. In the Black Ops 7 beta, the devs finally listened and implemented a playlist …

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Black Ops 7 proves the Xbox One needs to be left behind

Black Ops 7 proves the Xbox One needs to be left behind

When we’re covering new Xbox games in these parts it’s pretty much always focusing on the Xbox Series X or the Xbox Series S. Both are approaching their 5th birthday next month, so truthfully, there’s no reason not to. But occasionally something big comes along that is still getting a release on the Xbox One. Such as Call of Duty: …

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All buffs and nerfs in Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 6

All buffs and nerfs in Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 6

The final major update of Black Ops 6 and Warzone is here, as Season 6 brings another batch of weapon buffs and nerfs to keep matches feeling fresh. Although Black Ops 7 is on the horizon, there’s still plenty of life left in this year’s Call of Duty. Season 6 is set to be the last season, but it’s ending …

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Call of Duty vs Battlefield War Ramps Up as Activision Readies Black Ops 6 Free Trial — Which Includes Full Access to the Campaign for the First Time Ever — for BF6 Launch Week

Call of Duty vs Battlefield War Ramps Up as Activision Readies Black Ops 6 Free Trial — Which Includes Full Access to the Campaign for the First Time Ever — for BF6 Launch Week

Activision has announced an eye-catching free trial of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 that just so happens to clash with the launch week of rival first-person shooter Battlefield 6. The week-long free trial of Black Ops 6, which includes full access to the campaign for the first time ever, as well as all of Multiplayer (excluding Ranked Play) and …

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The Predator Is Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone — but Fans Wish They Could Carry Him Forward Into Black Ops 7

The Predator Is Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone — but Fans Wish They Could Carry Him Forward Into Black Ops 7

The Predator is coming back to Call of Duty, 11 years after he appeared in 2014’s Call of Duty: Ghost. Activision confirmed the arrival of the Predator in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 6 as part of the seasonal Haunting event on October 9. It’s a well-timed crossover that coincides with the release of Dan Trachtenberg’s upcoming Predator: Badlands …

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Black Ops 7 Extends Final Beta, Sneaking Up On Battlefield 6

Black Ops 7 Extends Final Beta, Sneaking Up On Battlefield 6

It feels like forever since we had a big gaming rivalry. Since the dawn of Call of Duty it has gone through patches of directly competing with other big-name shooter franchises, whether they were Medal of Honor, Halo or Battlefield, with everyone obliged to take a side. It’s kind of nostalgic to see it happening again, with the announcement that Call of Duty: Black Ops …

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How to unlock Dresden 9mm in Black Ops 6 Season 6

How to unlock Dresden 9mm in Black Ops 6 Season 6

One of Call of Duty’s most iconic SMGs is finally set to return in Black Ops 6 Season 6 as part of The Haunting Halloween event. Even with Black Ops 7 on the horizon, Black Ops 6 has continued to get some pretty big updates. And, with Halloween just around the corner, that means one last blowout before the new …

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Black Ops 7 Beta “Within 30 Minutes”

Black Ops 7 Beta “Within 30 Minutes”

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is officially live as of this past weekend and open to the entire public as of yesterday, October 5. When it launched, even in its early access state, reports began appearing online that cheaters were already running amuck throughout the beta. As we come out of the early access period and …

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97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Cheaters Were Caught ‘Within 30 Minutes of Signing In,’ Activision Says

97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Cheaters Were Caught ‘Within 30 Minutes of Signing In,’ Activision Says

97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cheaters were caught within 30 minutes of signing into the beta, Activision has said. The mega publisher said that its anti-cheat effort, dubbed Team Ricochet, “hit the ground running,” and that “fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reached a match.” “Cheaters were expected. But our upgraded systems caught them faster than ever, …

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You can’t type “Arc Raiders” into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta’s in-game chat, but you are allowed to talk about Battlefield 6

You can’t type “Arc Raiders” into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta’s in-game chat, but you are allowed to talk about Battlefield 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players hopping into the beta right now are taking in all the sights of Activision’s upcoming AAA FPS, though one thing they won’t be able to see is the name of another massive release coming out this year. That’s because the words: “Arc Raiders” are censored in the game’s chat function. Censoring words in-game …

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