SteelSeries, Kontrolfreek & Activision: It's a triple-threat celebration for Call of Duty's 'Zombies'

Love zombies? I’m not talking about ‘Walking Dead’ or throwback horror flicks. I’m all in on SteelSeries, Kontrolfreek and Activision celebrating the massive Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launch with a hard-hitting limited-edition Zombies collection. Giddy up.

It’s a triple threat with a must-own Call of Duty Zombies Collection

I mean, what more can you say? SteelSeries for the audio. Kontrolfreek with the premium enhanced gaming controller goals. And Activision delivering the best first person shooter drop of the year? Oh yes.

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, KontrolFreek®, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear™, and ACTIVISION® creator of the genre-defining series of Call of Duty®, today unveiled a new collection of limited-edition gaming gear for Call of Duty®: Zombies, delivering a must-have collection of peripherals for fans of the Zombies franchise.

As the gaming community gears up for the next installment of the iconic Call of Duty franchise, SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have crafted a collection inspired by the grisly and mysterious world of Call of Duty: Zombies. The partnership marks a milestone collaboration between the brands in the gaming world, each known for delivering exceptional experiences to players. 

• Arctis Nova 7P or 7X Wireless Bundle | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition – Evade and train the hordes of Zombies in maximum auditory detail through the Call of Duty: 6 Zombies Edition Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headsets.Engineered with the Nova Acoustic System, featuring HiFi audio, and supercharged by the Sonar Audio Software Suite, and 360° Spatial Audio, the Nova 7 enables gamers to experience precise, detailed sound that others might miss. Gamers can amplify sounds and hear a distant crawler while listening to two audio streams at once with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, easily swapping between PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch with USB-C. Stay in the action with a 38-hour battery and a fast charge function for six hours of use after just a 15-minute charge. Players will experience noise-free communications as AI algorithms guide the ClearCast Gen 2 mic to clean up both incoming and outgoing audio in team chat. The ComfortMax System delivers 4 points of adjustability and breathable AirWeave Memory Foam cushions for marathon sessions on any platform (Available in PC, PlayStation, and Xbox-specific models). The Arctis Nova 7P or 7X Wireless Bundle | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition includes an in-game weapons charm and a physical card in the booster pack.

• SteelSeries Nova Booster Packs | Call of Duty: Zombies Mister Peeks Edition – Inspired by Call of Duty: Zombies Mister Peeks, the uniquely designed mystery box bunny headband and speaker plates are compatible with SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro and Arctis Nova 7 series headsets. Gamers can proudly display the colorful yet creepy Mister Peeks with a touch of personal flair to their headset. The Call of Duty: Zombies Edition Booster Packs include an in-game weapon charm.

• QcK L | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition – The Call of Duty: Zombies Edition QcK L Mousepad serves as a gateway to the gruesome Zombies universe, featuring the legendary Monkey Bomb artwork. The pinnacle of surface performance, innovation, and style, the QcK mousepad has been engineered with exclusive micro-woven cloth for maximum control and optimized for low and high CPI tracking movements and a 450 mm x 400 mm x 2 mm playing surface provides players with maximum control. The non-slip rubber base eliminates unwanted movement during crucial Zombies survival moments. SteelSeries gaming mousepads are engineered for all levels of play and are highly recommended by esports pros. The QcK L Call of Duty: Zombies Edition includes an in-game weapons charm.

• KontrolFreek x Call of Duty® Performance Thumbsticks™ - Deadshot Daiquiri Edition – Control is key, the dead are everywhere, and KontrolFreek Deadshot Daiquiri Performance Thumbsticks increase the precision, aim, and movement of controllers to help fight massive hordes of Zombies. Available to help players “Aim to Win” on PlayStation and Xbox controllers, the limited-edition Thumbsticks include an exclusive Deadshot Daquiri in-game weapons charm. 

In Call of Duty: Zombies, players escape after being imprisoned for five years at a remote outpost in the Philippine Sea, the former members of Requiem stage a daring breakout. They are aided by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious Filipina smuggler and a former adversary. Unfortunately, their bid for freedom from Terminus Island coincides with another chaotic dimensional outbreak… Welcome to Call of Duty: Zombies.

The Call of Duty: Zombies x SteelSeries x KontrolFreek collection is available at SteelSeries.com, KontrolFreek.com, and shop.callofduty.com for the following MSRPs:

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Bundle | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition (includes booster pack and KontrolFreek Deadshot Daiquiri Performance Thumbsticks) – NA: $239.99 | EMEA: €259.99 | APAC: $259.99

• SteelSeries Headband & Speaker Plates | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition – NA: $39.99 | EMEA: €39.99 | APAC: $39.99

• QcK L Mousepad | Call of Duty: Zombies Edition – NA: $29.99 | EMEA: €34.99 | APAC: $34.99

• KontrolFreek x Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks - Deadshot Daiquiri Edition – NA: $19.99 | EMEA: €19.99 | APAC: $19.99​

• KontrolFreek x Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks - Deadshot Daiquiri Collector's Edition – NA: $29.99 | EMEA: €29.99 | APAC: $29.99​ 

To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com, check out the steelseries.com/blog, and join the conversation on Twitter at @SteelSeries, Instagram at @SteelSeries, and TikTok at @SteelSeries. For more information on the brand check out KontrolFreek.com, and join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Discord. #KontrolFreek |#FreakNation

Call of Duty: The 'Black Ops 6' hype keeps growing with campaign goals on deck

Super pumped about the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 game coming out later this year? Look no further than the hype and anticipation being built into the title as more details continue to emerge including the focus on a jam-packed campaign.

Call of Duty has campaign goals with ‘Black Ops 6’ coming out

While we’re still months away from this hitting the global market, it’s clear the focus on putting out a memorable title is key for Activision. The latest details promise a must-own and must-play title.

‘The hype is real 🔥

Call of Duty: #BlackOps6 delivers an all-new cinematic Campaign, best-in-class Multiplayer, the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, and the introduction of Omnimovement.

Pre-order now 👉 link in bio’

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Tommy Chong: The 'Cheech & Chong' legend promises gaming goals can positively impact your life

Could you use one for the record books? Holy smokes. The legend himself - Tommy Chong - of Cheech & Chong fame of course - taking the time to chop it up with Attack The Culture about all things Call of Duty tracer pack drops, how gaming is life and how those digital goals can actually positively spark up progression in your own personal grind? Oh yes. It’s an exclusive you have to embrace from start to finish.

Cheech & Chong’s Tommy Chong keeps it 100 on how gaming goals are life-changing in a good way

Getting the chance to talk to Tommy and get into his state of mind at the ripe age of his mid-80’s? Beyond amazing and his wisdom is as sharp as ever - so it only made it right to get his take on the growing popularity of video games and why opps trying to trash gaming goals should re-think their stance.

‘It improves your reflexes when you’re playing. The hand and body and eye coordination. You’re constantly doing that. I’ve got people in my family, my little granddaughter, she’s more adapt at the iPad than I am and she’s 3 years old and she’ll take my iPad, flip it up and get her favorite shows and everything else.

It’s done so much to help everyone, especially children, get that eye and hand coordination going. Being able to use their hands and minds for the reflexes, I’ve got friends that are proud they are computer illiterate. They’re actually proud. I’m not proud of it. I actually am computer illiterate because of my eyes and ears and my age, a great part, but I understand and I appreciate what’s going on in the world.’

Tommy took things a step further, too, dishing on the positive impact he’s witnessed just from his three - now four-year-old - granddaughter embracing gaming goals from an iPad.

‘I study my grandkids because I have the time. I’m a grandpa. I don’t have to change the diapers or anything. I can sit there and study them and I watch them and I watch my little granddaughter have her tantrums and go through all those things but to see how the iPad and the games for the children, how that calms them down.

What you’ve done, with these video games, you’ve excited the senses. You’ve got the hand and eye coordination going and you are promoting self-awareness to the littlest ones.

My little 3-year-old, well, she’s 4 now, she’s going to be a powerhouse in this world. She’ll always have knowledge because she knows where to go to get knowledge. This new generation is going to be - look what they got, man. In their hands with the cellphones, there’s a religious song, ‘He’s got the whole world in his hands.’ They’re talking about God - well, literally, we’ve got the whole universe in our hands.

We can sit there. We can see a star, go into our phone and point it at it and it’ll tell you which star you’re looking at. I mean, come on. ‘

Needless to say? Chong kept it 100 and didn’t end there. From talking about why linking up with Call of Duty made sense to how the pyramids were built, it’s nearly 30 minutes of awesomeness. Buckle up.

Call of Duty: Of course The Rock has an insane connection to 'Modern Warfare III'

As if you needed more reasons to get your hands on the newly launched Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, right? Turns out WWE Hall of Fame and Hollywood powerhouse Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is more than just riding behind the best shoot ‘em up first-person game on the market right now.

The Rock has an insane ‘Call of Duty’ connection

Rocky hit up his social media pages this past weekend to keep things more than 100 on his connection to the franchise. Notably? How about the fact Call of Duty’s C.O.D.E. Warrior Pack features an actual family member of his and why it’s more than vital to show support for the new drop.

‘This is my cousin, Ben @blankscenario, who I consider my brother - and this is incredible 🔥

Ben is a 16 year decorated Navy SEAL
Command member of SEAL TEAM 6
Multiple Bronze Stars
Purple Heart recipient

He served our great nation and now he serves the veteran community as the inspiration behind the @CallOfDutyEndowment (C.O.D.E.) Warrior Pack, which incorporates his military service and our Samoan heritage.

Every purchase of the pack in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III goes directly towards the placement of U.S. and U.K. veterans in great jobs + careers.

His operator handle in the game is KOA KING.
KOA means WARRIOR is Samoan.
This whole thing is very cool and bad ass.

Love you “giggles” 🤭 🐸 🇺🇸

You’re an inspiration brother 💜

This is a phenomenal partnership.

#CallOfDuty
#ModernWarfare3
#CallOfDutyEndowment
#KoaKing 🔱’

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Call of Duty: Just when you thought it was all about 'MW3' turns out there's a huge 20-year anniversary collaboration happening

Keeping it 100? It’s no accident you see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III all over Attack The Culture today. I have maintained a solid relationship with the amazing people over at Activision and Call of Duty and my goodness - the honor it is to show endless love especially as the brand celebrates 20 years of going strong? Super touching. So how about geeking out over a massive CHARLY for Liga MX 2024 collaboration?

Call of Duty celebrates 20 years teaming with CHARLY

From the years of growing the brand to having 2 massive decades in the books, it’s only right Call of Duty toots its own horn by linking with the popular Mexican brand to gear up for a huge rollout of uniforms inspired by legendary Call of Duty games and characters from throughout the years during the 2024 Liga MX Closing Tournament. 20 years of excellence while celebrating soccer and video game Culture alike? Awesomeness.

The collaboration will offer fans a unique opportunity to express their loyalty to both their favorite teams and the Call of Duty legacy in the form of a collection of ‘fan wear’ apparel, which includes streetwear clothing, soccer and casual footwear, as well as the official jerseys of the six First Division Liga MX clubs sponsored by CHARLY: Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente, Santos Laguna, Club León, Club Pachuca, Querétaro Fútbol Club and Atlas Fútbol Club.

"We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty with a collaboration that is a reflection of the love for the franchise, and the passion of our community. Call of Duty pushes to deliver breakthrough experiences to amaze our players in unique ways, and we couldn't be more excited for fans to show their passion for Call of Duty and soccer alike” said Rafael Tello, Sr. Director, Regional Lead, LatAm.

"This collaboration with CHARLY is a celebration of the franchise, with every piece of the collection taking the fans into account, regardless of the moment when their love for Call of Duty began," said Rodrigo Perez, Director of Product Management for Call of Duty Latin America.

“When we create an alliance, we always prioritize the interests of our fans and by doing in-depth research through our digital ecosystems, we learned that our soccer audience loves video games and that in Mexico the shooter genre is a fan favorite, leading the market with 45% above sports, strategy and others.” Commented Jesús Salazar, Sports Marketing Manager at CHARLY.

Each piece of this collection has a unique identity inspired by Call of Duty; but specifically for the official jerseys of the Liga MX clubs, special considerations were taken to celebrate the most iconic aspects of the franchise, while paying tribute to the identity of each club:

Call of Duty: The new 'Modern Warfare 3' is giving '09 nostalgia vibes all over again

All of a sudden, it was 2009 again as our nostalgia spawned quicker than the loading screen for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Greeted with a low-key disturbing introduction video, highlighting a Modern Warfare franchise-first Zombies mode, we were instantly hooked. Then brought to the Battle Pass main screen, it became apparent there is a whole lot to be invested in with MW3.

Sliding over to the homepage, our curiosity was increasingly peaked with the early access to the campaign, just one of a few options. We could also play Resurange Quads, Warzone Ranked Play, and 24/7 gameplay on the classic “Shipment” map that we’ve fallen in love with over the years. Even typing this, we’re just hyped up over at Attack The Culture!

We can’t even write enough about this nostalgic feeling. Over the years, a lot of Call of Duty fans have been wondering if the iconic franchise was going to return to its roots at some point, especially with next-gen consoles. The simple answer? They have.

The updated graphics and engaging gameplay has left us with an immediate thrill. Personally, there’s no doubt this is an exciting release. In full honesty, many COD releases have left users feeling unsatisfied in recent years. This game, however, leaves little more to be desired! Thirty updated guns, thrilling skins and maps tacked on new game modes and gameplay features are just one of the many factors in making this a no-doubt 2023 hit. Don’t overlook the 16 launch maps in Modern Warfare 3, all remastered from the OG classic Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, either.

The excitement is back, the madness has returned. No matter your style of play, there’s something in MW3 for you. Even during our review, it was hard to focus—there was too much action! Locked into a Capture The Flag match on “Shipment” with a nonstop hail of pandemonium and madness, there was no shot (no pun intended) we were going to pause the game to write this up. Several matches later, we’re still impressed.

Campaign mode is just the same; exhilarating! The story picks up where it left off in Modern Warfare 2, as we saw in this new title’s trailer. Once again focused on Vladimir Makarov, the main antagonist of the original Modern Warfare franchise, MW3 is described by Activision in a new light: "operations ranging from signature, cinematic experiences to free-form Open Combat Missions."

Open Combat Missions allow players to essentially customize their own campaign! Gamers have their choice of method for completing missions, whether they’d like to go in stealthily and sneak up on the enemy, or make their presence known with explosives and machine guns. As long as you get the job done, right?

Don’t think we forgot about Zombies, either. For the first time, Zombies is coming to Modern Warfare with the Dark Aether storyline from Treyarch. It’s not quite the same as traditional Zombies mode that has been round-based, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Players will enter an open-world experience with interactive survival elements for added thrills.

And finally, about Call of Duty headquarters… Activision has revealed that the franchise will have one single hub for all gameplay moving forward. Titled the Call of Duty HQ, fans who use the hub will be able to access Modern Warfare 2, Warzone, Modern Warfare 3, and future Call of Duty games all in one spot.

There’s a lot to be thrilled about in anticipation of November 10th, and it’s apparent COD is making a big push to return to old times as a FPS juggernaut—their efforts have seemingly worked with this one. See you on the battlefield!

Call of Duty: The 21 Savage operator bundle is as awesome as you think

Atlanta rapper 21 Savage is taking his gaming goals to a whole new level - literally. The hip-hop heavyweight is shining bright on the new Call of Duty: Season 05 Reloaded and his operator bundle? Super tough.

The 21 Savage operator bundle is of course a must-own

From playing as 21 to trying out his array of game-changing weapons, the time to game as 21, 21, 21 has finally arrived.

The 21 Savage Bundle is available now as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 05 Reloaded. The bundle includes two Weapon Blueprints named after two songs featured in sold-out concert setlists throughout 21 Savage's career: the “Savage Mode” Assault Rifle and the “Red Opps” SMG.

And when it comes to some “Knife Talk,” just know the “Slaughter King” Melee tool is 21’s Secondary Weapon of choice. This Bundle also has the “Skrrt Skrrt” UTV Vehicle Skin, a Charm, a Sticker, and, of course, a “Mr. Right Now” Loading Screen.

Grind got harder 🔪 Play got smarter 🧠@21Savage is now available in Call of Duty 💥 pic.twitter.com/AlaAoA5wxI

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 30, 2023

Call of Duty: 21 Savage and Lara Croft pull through for Season 05 Reloaded

Call of Duty really does run the first person shooter culture so it’s no surprise the hype for Season 05 Reloaded is as extreme as you would hope. Oh - adding 21 Savage and Tomb Raider icon Lara Croft to the mix? Oh yes.

Call of Duty’s Season 05 Reloaded re-up with 21 Savage and Lara Croft

While Season 05 Reloaded is slated for launch in the coming hours, there’s no shame in geeking out right about now for what’s on deck for even more endless hours of gaming.

Call of Duty players, get excited, because Season 05 Reloaded launches on August 30 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone. Featuring 21 Savage and Lara Croft as new Operators, a new Multiplayer map, a new Resurgence experience, several events, DMZ missions, and more, Season 05 Reloaded has a ton of new content to offer.

Warzone Overview:

• Fort Resurgence. Al Bagra Fortress in southern Al Mazrah is ready for Resurgence - expect it as part of an unprecedented Call of Duty: Warzoneoffering of active maps.

• Armored Royale. It’s back with MRAPs - rally the squad and keep that truck alive to redeploy en route to ultimate victory.

• DMZ is Reloaded. Additional Shadow Company missions, and upgrade tasks. . . Because the stakes in DMZ have never been higher.

Modern Warfare II Overview:

• Deploy to DRC - Zone 1. This Building 21 annex is ready for frenetic combat, especially in objective modes.

• Earned those new Ranked Rewards yet? There is still time to prove dominance in Multiplayer Ranked Play; those rewards, and the ones for Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play, are yours now and in Modern Warfare III. 

Across both titles:

• Three New Operators. Mace is back, 21 Savage drops in as a guest feature, and Lara Croft from Tomb Raider is ready for combat.

• Three New Weapons. A new pistol, an SMG, and a melee weapon all combine to make a formidable midseason assortment for close-range combat fans.

• Three Additional Free Content Drops: Earn new Weapon Camos, as well as impressive themed wraps for your favorite Vehicle.
  

Call of Duty: Of course hip-hop is getting love with a hard-hitting TikTok challenge

Who says Call of Duty isn’t about those TikTok goals, too? Turns out the biggest gaming franchise in the culture is putting proper respect on hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a super fire TikTok challenge properly called the ‘Call of Duty Sounds: Open Verse Challenge.’

The ‘Call of Duty Sounds: Open Verse Challenge’ is alive and rocking

Needed a reason to ignite your own TikTok account? Look no further than this new challenge encouraging newbies or even seasoned veterans to come together and geek out over the rap game culture with a fire verse.

Call of Duty is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop the only way it knows how….by going all in!! Sound effects in video games are repeated hundreds of times for players and they are ingrained in their subconscious. Call of Duty leaned into this insight and produced a one-of-a-kind hip-hop inspired track featuring multiple Call of Duty in-game sound effects that crescendos together into an epic war track. The song is brought to life through the brand’s first ever Open Verse Challenge on the Call of Duty TikTok featuring a unique beat sync video and invited creators Zaehd, Flawless and Kenny to drop a verse. 

Open Verse Challenge on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8NNFVA2/

This activation is just one of the many ways Call of Duty is celebrating the 50 years of Hip-Hop. Earlier this month the team announced Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj as new operators for Season 05. Nicki will be Call of Duty’s first-ever self-named female Operator. Rapper 21 Savage will also have an operator debuting later this month.

Call of Duty: The massive 'Modern Warfare III' reveal is locked in for August 17

Need a reason to geek out? How about less than a year from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II shattering records, Activision is hitting the green light on a much-needed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III? Holy. Ghost. Price. Smokes.

Call of Duty’s ‘Modern Warfare III’ reveal is coming next week

While the wait is going to be a few months before being able to secure a copy, the massive reveal for this must-own title is officially just days away.

Get ready for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Worldwide Reveal, set for Thursday, August 17. Fans can assemble a four-person squad for an exciting Call of Duty: Warzone Limited Time Event beginning at 10:30am Pacific Time, entitled Shadow Siege, where they can earn numerous rewards and view the full reveal of Modern Warfare III.

 Additionally announced today for Modern Warfare III is “carry forward,” whereby a vast amount of content from Modern Warfare II will transfer over to Modern Warfare III on day one.

Call of Duty: The Season 05 'BlackCell' is loaded with fun

Love video games? Of course you do. But to simply group Call of Duty into your typical gaming goals category is borderline offensive. Even worse? How about not geeking out over the much-needed Season 05 slated to arrive in the coming hours? Pretty much a federal crime. So pump yourself up and get ready for a jam-packed BlackCell offering you have to read to believe.

The ‘Call of Duty: Season 05’ is loaded with BlackCell and Battle Pass fun

Whether you’re ready for an epic BlackCell or Battle Pass loaded package set to give you endless perks or want to know what’s in the Snoop Dogg Tracer Pack, all those nitty gritty details are here and ignite even more anticipation for the August 2 launch.

Commander Graves is back to take on the greatest threat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 05, launching tomorrow. For the first time in Call of Duty history, there will be five Operators offered across the Battle Pass and BlackCell. Check out all the BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundle offerings available in Season 05 below.

 Season 05 BlackCell includes: 

• Full access to the Season 05 Battle Pass, plus 20 Battle Token Tier Skips (25 on PlayStation). The full Battle Pass includes 1,400 COD Points within 100 Tiers of unlockable content from Battle Pass progress.

• The BlackCell Sector, including 1,100 COD Points; the new BlackCell Operator Arthur and his Tactical Pet Merlin; the “Caliburn” Tracer Weapon Blueprint; and Gwen, a Battle Buddy Gun Screen

•  An exclusive BlackCell Sector within the Battle Pass AO serving as an alternative starting location

• Additional BlackCell-only Battle Pass content: eight BlackCell Operator Skins – one for Ghost, Alex, Roze, and new Operator Velikan, and two for new Operators Oz and Graves – six Tracer Weapon Blueprints, and two Vehicle Skins

• Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back

 Season 05 Battle Pass includes: 

• Graves, Oz, Velikan and Mila Operators, along with new Weapon Blueprints and signature armor for each

• New HVT Operator Skins, including “The Bishop” for Alex, “Bad Bishop” for Roze, and “The Rook” for Ghost

• Two new functional weapons

• New weapon blueprints and vehicle skins

• And more!

 Season 05 Bundles:

• Tracer Pack: Snoop Dogg: Snoop Dogg returns to the series in a Bundle featuring two Operator Skins: the default “Snoop Dogg” and the “D-O-Double G” alternate Skin. Blaze up the competition with the “Life of Da Party” Assault Rifle, the “Toke Force 141” SMG, and the “Wild and Free” Sidearm Weapon Blueprints. And take out enemies from behind with the “Snoop Hustle” Finishing Move. Ride around in style with the “High Rider” Hatchback Vehicle Skin, represent his label with the “Death Row Records” Weapon Charm, roll in with “A Snoop Thang” Loading Screen, and show your fandom off with the “Snoop” Emblem on your Player Profile.

• Pro Pack: Gunslinger Ghost Bundle: This pack includes the “The Marshal” Operator Skin, which has Ghost looking like he is ready to lay down the law whether it’s out in the Wild West or in Al Mazrah. Take control of the lobby with “The Bandit” Assault Rifle and “ Gallows Call” Sidearm Weapon Blueprints, or ride into the sunset with the “Saddle Up” Vehicle Skin. Additional customization options include the “Wall Mounted” Sticker, “Grave Marker” Weapon Charm, and the “Rounds and Roses” Emblem.

• Tracer Pack: Elementals: Iceflow: Send shivers down their spine with the “Dead Winter” Operator Skin for Valeria, outfitted with the “Snowfall” Assault Rifle and “Cold Wind” LMG Weapon Blueprints, plus the “Polar Vortex” Vehicle Skin for the ATV. When you need to get stealthy, freeze their hearts with the “Ice Spike” Melee and Throwing Knife variant.

• Tracer Pack: Dark Rituals III: The Dark Rituals series continues with its third installation offering the “Possessed” Operator Skin and three Weapon Blueprints: the “To Dust” Assault Rifle, the “Death’s Door” Battle Rifle, and the “Necrotic” Sniper Rifle. Equip the “Grave Digger” Frag Grenade variant, and further the reaper’s cause with the “Death’s Harbinger” Loading Screen and “Just Ghostly” Emblem. This Bundle also features a one-hour Double Player XP and one-hour Double Weapon XP token.

• Tracer Pack: Penumbra + Universal Wrap: Equip Shadow Company’s “Onyx Pitch” Assault Rifle Blueprint and outfit it with the “Vault Keeper” Sticker and “cubic Weapon Charm. Complete your Shadow Company allegiance with the “Destination: Chaos” Loading Screen and “Shadow Company” Emblem. 

Call of Duty: 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg are suiting up for Season 05

Is there any first-person shooter messing with Call of Duty these days? Maybe even over the past decade? The franchise keeps going strong and with Season 05 launching Wednesday, it’s only right to geek out over hip-hop superstars 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg joining in on the fun.

The ‘Call of Duty Season 05’ update is loaded for hip-hop heads

Whether you want to blast away at the opps with a pink gun or just love seeing 21, 21, 21 grace the screen in shooter mode, it’s all types of vintage and modern day rap culture vibes going down in 48 hours.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone are about to get a ton of exciting new content, when Season 05 launches on August 2. Featuring Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage as Operators, as well as Oz, the new Operator modeled after Zoltan from Five Finger Death Punch, a returning Modern Warfare map and new Core Map for Modern Warfare II, the Vondel Champions Quest and Call of Duty 2023 worldwide reveal in Warzone, and much more, Season 05 is set to be epic.

Modern Warfare II Content:

• A Strike from the Past; Punta Mar Steps into the Present. A returning Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® map and a brand-new location are the two Core maps at launch. Plus: two additional gunfight maps.

• New Core Map In-Season. Small, built for fast-flowing action, and based near Building 21, visit the DRC – Zone 1 research campus for rapid-paced chaotic core combat, coming mid-season.

• Wreak Havoc, grab the flag and Armor Up in three new Modes. A Multiplayer arena-style game mode arrives in Modern Warfare® II. Battle Maps get a Capture the Flag mode. Plus, it’s time to bring your Armor Plates, Loadouts, and Sniper Rifles to the Gunfight.

Warzone Content:

• Calling All Champions. The Vondel Champions Quest will begin in Season 05. Assemble the squad and prepare to put together a new plan for victory in Vondel.

• New Free Features in BR and DMZ. Two new vehicles across both modes; several new DMZ features, and the first details on the Reveal Event for Call of Duty 2023.

• Arriving at Reloaded: Hold Down the Fort, Prepared for Armored Royale. A section of Al Mazrah adds to the available Resurgence maps, and will be added to the existing rotation. That and the return of Armored Royale earmark the Season 05 midseason updates.

Across Both Titles:

• Task Force 141 and Shadow Company: Faction Showdown. Do your part to help TF141 or Shadow Company control the AO. Your efforts will reward you with exclusive items, including a Weapon Blueprint for challenge completion and a new Operator Skin for the winning side.

• Gear Up with Modern Weaponry. A fast-firing Assault Rifle and semi-auto Sniper Rifle sure to put a frown on the enemy’s face will be available in the Battle Pass. Plus, four more armaments throughout the season.

• Call of Duty celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop with Special Guests Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage. Get ready to light it up and get some free War Tracks spanning three decades of a culture that transcends music and gaming.

Call of Duty: Nicki Minaj is invading the best first person shooter franchise game ever

Call of Booty? Kidding, kidding - but seriously, getting Young Money’s Nicki Minaj into the Call of Duty world? Tough. Activision is doing some major teasing with one of the biggest hip-hop stars in the game with a look at Onika Maraj flexing her very own signature pink weapon.

Call of Duty and Nicki Minaj are doubling up

The video game franchise hit up its social media pages to show a glimpse of Nicki in the guns blazing world. Start the countdown?

‘Nicki Minaj is coming to Call of Duty 💖’

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Call of Duty: Of course 'The Boys' are all about Season 04 Reloaded

No offense - but there’s really no other first-person shooter game on the same level as what Call of Duty delivers on a yearly basis and at the rate of these season updates, a monthly basis, too. With the hype ignited for Modern Warfare II and Warzone Season 04 Reloaded going down July 12, it’s only right to lose your mind to buzz about Prime Video hit series ‘The Boys’ getting thrown into the mix.

The ‘Boys’ are back with help from ‘Call of Duty’ Season 04

From new weapon load outs to insanely cool game modes, it’s all the fun you’ve come to expect from Activision’s epic franchise with a twist of ‘The Boys’ involved.

Launching this Wednesday, July 12, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone Season 04 Reloaded will bring Operators from the hit Amazon Prime Video show, The Boys, 72 player Battle Royale in Vondel, a new Gulag, the epic conclusion to Special Ops Raid Atomgrad, a new Multiplayer Map, and much more!

Check out what Season 04 Reloaded has to offer: 

Warzone Overview:

·     Welcome to Battle Royale in Vondel. Resurgence will still be around, but for those Operators prepared for a traditional, high-intensity Battle Royale… Vondel is about to welcome up to 72 players to see which one – or which team – can conquer the city.

·     Enter the New Gulag. Call of Duty veterans can make themselves feel at home in Vondel Castle’s wine cellar and dungeon, but anyone can learn how to master this arena for 1v1 duels.

·     Additional Features. The Occupation Scan is coming back, along with the Signals Intelligence Contract, and the Portable Redeploy Drone, all scheduled to be released within the Reloaded launch window.  

Modern Warfare II Overview:

·     It’s Last Down. But Task Force 141 isn’t doomed. Welcome to the grand reveal of RAID: Atomgrad Episode 04, the epic conclusion to TF141’s Special Operations in Modern Warfare II.

·     Might Turn into a Ghost… Because that Ultimate Perk can be great on Vondel Waterfront, the new Multiplayer map where stealth maneuvers are your focus , rather than swimming underneath houseboats as you would in Vondel. Be a true 141 Operator and plan accordingly. 

·     Time to Play the Game. Ranked Play Season 04 is in full swing, and you have plenty of time – but not too much time – to complete the Battle Pass and reach the maximum Prestige Rank until Season 05 begins!

Across both titles:

·     Supes vs. Soldiers - The Boys Invade Call of Duty. Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir have arrived, and they brought a few surprises to the Call of Duty universe.

·     MX Guardian: Need something "up close and personal?" Unlocked via challenge through the Battle Pass, this highly versatile full-auto shotgun is limited only by its effective range… Otherwise it's ready to deliver some devastating knockout blows.

·     More In Store. Whisker Tango and two Tracer Packs highlight the rest of the in-game Store. Also, get the free Prime Gaming Bundle before it rotates out on July 20.

Call of Duty: Season 04 drops in a few hours with tons of fire perks

Is it June 14 yet? Low-key and high-key? The new Call of Duty Season 04 is going to be one for the record books in regard to non-stop action-packed perks ranging from a fire Battle Pass and full-fledged new maps.

It’s all about Call of Duty Season 04 launching in a few hours

While you’ve seen the coverage all over the place, why not geek out over a few major updates coming with the newest season? Let’s just say it’s all about the Intel this time around. To make life easier, just head over to the below links for deep dives into each key category of awesomeness for Season 04.

On the eve of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone Season 04 we have new intel drops to help prepare players for the new season.

 We dropped two highly detailed blog posts on the new Maps coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Multiplayer:

• Showdown Map Intel - Positioned in Al Mazrah’s Akhdar Village, Showdown - first featured in 2007’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - is a medium-sized Core Multiplayer experience where action funnels in and around an iconic courtyard and its statue. - https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-warzone-season-04-showdown-map-intel

• Kunstenaar District Map Intel - This small to midsized Multiplayer map features a variety of boutique shops and town houses along its classic three-lane layout, with a canal for underwater operations and street art adorning its buildings and central plaza. With a map punctuated by small interior locations, Operators have plentiful options for weaving in and out of its main roads, with opportunities for close-, mid-, and long-ranged combat alike. - https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-warzone-season-04-kunstenaar-district-map-intel

New intel also dropped for the new BlackCell, Battle Pass and Bundles coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone in Season 04. Take a deep dive into all the new weapons, Operators, vehicles and more that will be available in the Battle Pass launching tomorrow - https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ll-warzone-season-04-black-cell-battle-pass-bundles

Call of Duty: The Season 04 action is fully loaded with maps, infamous masked face and more

While the NBA season might really be wrapping up for good, there’s no slowing down what Call of Duty is serving up on a regular basis - notably with Season 04 just days away from arriving. From nearly 10 new Modern Warfare II multiplayer maps to a fresh vehicle, there’s reason to geek out about what’s on deck from the iconic franchise.

‘Call of Duty’s’ Season 04 is fully loaded with fun

Whether you’re a hardcore multiplayer mode only type of player like myself or love to grind it out through Warzone, Season 04 has you completely covered.

Call of Duty fans can get excited, because new content is headed their way, including a new Warzone map, seven new Modern Warfare II Multiplayer maps, four new armaments, a new amphibious vehicle and an infamous masked face when Season 04 kicks off for Modern Warfare II and Warzone on June 14. Developed by Beenox, Vondel, the new medium-sized Warzone map, features 15 distinct points of interest, including a medieval castle, an abandoned zoo, city hall, a soccer stadium set up for an epic paintball tournament, town houses, cafes, and more.

Warzone: 

• Welcome to Vondel. This medium-sized map is ready to host Resurgence, DMZ, and the Lockdown LTM at launch, with standard Battle Royale in-Season.

• Over a Half Dozen New Features. Tactical Amphibious Vehicle (TAV) for Vondel, the return of Favorite Supply Boxes, a new Field Upgrade, and more.

• The Sandstorm Continues in Al Mazrah. In addition to Vondel’s introduction, Al Mazrah sees some slight topographical changes during Season 04.

• A New, Full Ranked Season Arrives in Season 04. Ready yourself for a full Ranked Season with more rewards to claim. 

• More at Mid-Season, Including Traditional Battle Royale in Vondel, New Vondel Gulag. The action will only get hotter as we look towards a summer Mid-Season Update.

 Modern Warfare II:

• A Six-Pack of New Multiplayer Maps at Launch. Showdown. Kunstenaar (pronounced “khun-steh-nawr”) District. Mercado. Penthouse. Mawizeh Marsh. Ahkdar Village. Plus one more Core MP map planned for mid-season.

• Search & Destroy, Prisoner Rescue to Expand to 12v12 for a Limited Time. Expect the Playlist rotation to include these intense modes with double the number of players on each team.

• A New Ranked Season. Rise and grind; shoot for a new top Division and unlock those cool Ranked Rewards as you prepare for the exciting conclusion to the Call of Duty League season.

Across both titles:

• The Assault on Vondel Begins at Launch. Complete challenges to unlock new items not just for yourself, but also for the entire community, including a new melee weapon: the Tonfa.

• New Weapons. In addition to the Tonfa, ready yourself with the Tempus Razorback Assault Rifle and ISO 45 SMG, both available for free in the Battlepass.

• New Operators, Including Nikto. The masked ex-cover agent returns with a vengeance. Other Operators include a total badass working for SpecGru and .

• Prestige Levels Continue, New Challenges Available. Reach Level 850 to unlock a special Weapon Blueprint.

Call of Duty: The new Modern Warfare II 'BlackCell Bundle' for Season 03 is here

It’s one thing to game and it’s another to go all-out, guns blazing in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II with the newly launched season three and a must-own BlackCell Bundle. If there’s one thing you can count on from Activision at this point, it’s the fact there’s always a unique and solid twist to the best franchise available.

The BlackCell Bundle is must-own, must-play and must-experience

Must-everything? You bet. With Season 03 officially here for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, this new bundle pack comes with a $29.99 price tag but delivers on endless levels. All below details come from the amazing team over at Call of Duty. Stay frosty, gamers.

Step up to a higher class of combat excellence.

BlackCell represents a new premium offering that goes beyond the Battle Pass Bundle in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ 2.0, granting exclusive items in addition to expedited Battle Pass progression for $29.99 MSRP (or your regional equivalent).

BlackCell: An Overview

A Battle Pass Bundle and Pro Pack combined with even more items, BlackCell is a premium offering that provides incredible value – over 7,000* COD Points in value – to be used across both games: 

Battle Pass BlackCell Sector, Token Tier Skips

The BlackCell Sector offers a unique entry point to the rest of the Battle Pass Map that allows you to unlock higher value items (higher tiered Battle Pass items) more quickly and instantly grants you the BlackCell Operator attired in an imposing animated Camo skin, Pro-Tuned Weapon Blueprint, Vehicle Skin, Finishing Move, and 1,100 CP bonus.

You can also take advantage of the 20 Battle Token Tier Skips (25 on PlayStation®) that BlackCell comes with, and immediately unlock one of the two free functional weapons available in the Battle Pass.

You can also unlock more than a dozen other items within the Battle Pass, including COD Points, Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and Vehicle Skins by using these Battle Token Tier Skips to move proficiently and rapidly across the AO within the Battle Pass.

The regular Battle Pass will still be available each season for 1,100 COD Points. You can also upgrade to BlackCell at any point and receive those 1,100 COD Point back in addition to all the BlackCell content. 

Immediate Item Unlocks, Including New Operator and Weapon Blueprint

BlackCell owners also get a number of immediate unlocks as well as the Battle Pass purchase, including the BlackCell’s very own Operator, known as Atom.

The BlackCell have their own armorer that can handcraft incredible Weapon Blueprints, too. In Season 03’s BlackCell Sector, you can get your hands on the “Singularity” Assault Rifle Pro-Tuned Blueprint, a five-attachment all-around beast of a weapon.

The “Singularity” Pro-Tuned Blueprint, comes with an extended magazine to help deal with multiple hostiles, a reflex optic for a precise sight picture, and a trio of attachments that help keep recoil and aiming stability in check: a brake, an angled grip, and a heavy barrel. All these attachments also come Pro-Tuned, meaning an Operator will have this weapon’s full potential unlocked straight out of the armory.

And when it comes to riding in style, the BlackCell make their mark on any Heavy Tank with a new Vehicle Skin, one of two additional instant unlocks in this Blackcell Sector alongside a new Finishing Move

Special Season 03 Bonus Operator Skins

For Season 03, all BlackCell owners will receive a Bonus series of BlackCell-only Battle Pass items available as exclusive additional unlocks on top of the regular Battle Pass content, within the AO Sectors. These include a dozen additional Operator Skins, all themed around the sleek black-and-gold aesthetic of the new addition to the Operator roster.

The bonus BlackCell Skins for each of the Battle Pass operator skins, including Ghost, Soap, and other favorite Operators across KorTac and SpecGru, unlocked with every Operator Skin unlock in the Battle Pass. For example: if the Battle Pass includes an Operator Skin in Sector C1, then BlackCell owners get BOTH that skin PLUS an exclusive BlackCell Operator Skin, which may or may not be for the same Operator.

1,100 COD Points Bonus

The value does not stop there for those who decide to be a part of BlackCell:

As previously mentioned, in addition to accessing up to 1,400 COD Points through the full Battle Pass, BlackCell includes an instant unlock of 1,100 COD Points within the BlackCell Sector that can be used on any other Bundle in the Store.

Just in Season 03 alone, the 1,100 COD Point Battle Pass, plus 3,000 COD Points’ worth of Battle Token Tier Skips, and 1,100 COD Points in BlackCell sector with the free items immediately on purchase for over 7,000* COD Points in value.

Consider picking up BlackCell when Season 03 launches on April 12 in Modern Warfare® II and WarzoneTM 2.0. For more intel on what this season has to offer outside this new Bundle, check out the full season announcement here. 

Stay frosty.

 *BlackCell sector value based on comparable in-game store bundles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free to play for 5 days starting tomorrow

Never the type to suggest having a ‘sick day’ but if you need a reason to stay in for the next few days, how about the fact the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II community is going to be fully loaded starting tomorrow with a five-day free access launch? Holy. Digital. Smokes.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free-free for the next 5 days

While the campaign is great, everyone knows the bread and butter of COD gaming is always with the multi-player action. So knowing you’re going to have a mixture of hardcore gamers and victims - er - newbies, playing? The fun can’t happen soon enough.

Battle amongst the wintry peaks surrounding the Himmelmatt Expo; skirmish through the cargo ship containers on the compact, fan-favorite Shipment; and join Captain Price, Farah, and Gaz as they embark to Atomgrad in Special Ops Raid Episode 01.

Following the launch of Season 02 Reloaded, the Free Access period will feature a limited selection of Multiplayer and Special Ops experiences for non-game owners to get into Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II.

From March 16 through 20, Free Access players can battle across six Multiplayer maps and a variety of game modes alongside the first Co-Op Raid. Invite your friends and family to compete, whether they’ve been your squadmates in Call of Duty®: Warzone™ 2.0 or they’re jumping into the fray for the first time.

Call of Duty's life-changing 'Hardcore' mode is really coming back to Multiplayer

Holy freaking smokes. Normally something like this would be saved for the PREVIEWS, REVIEWS & MORE section but heck freaking yes - getting the Hardcore mode back into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II? This is borderline breaking news.

Call of Duty’s Hardcore mode is back-back

While details are still coming together, the biggest news surrounding the best shooting game in the culture is Hardcore returning. What was redesigned as ‘Tier 1’ is getting properly added to the newest title.

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Call of Duty's new Battle Pass system starts in Modern Warfare 2

Just like the next generation of consoles, there’s an enhanced change going on these days in the world of Activision’s Call of Duty. Notably? How about an insanely well thought out Battle Pass system aimed at coming through for the gamers?

Call of Duty’s new Battle Pass system has arrived

There’s a ton of insanely fun things happening in the world of Modern Warfare 2 but with the focus always on the multiplayer experience, it’s only right to geek out over the new Battle Pass set-up launching.

Welcome to the all-new Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0, where player choice leads to complete domination over the Area of Operations. Using Battle Token Tier skips, players can choose the rewards they want to earn first each season, from free Functional Weapons to Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, and more.

Later in November, players can add three new Operators to their rooster: the soccer stars of Modern Warfare II FC, with the Tracer Pack: Neymar JrOperator Bundle, Tracer Pack: Paul Pogba Operator Bundle and Tracer Pack: Messi Operator Bundle. All three Tracer Packs include exclusive playable Operators, Weapon Blueprints, Charms, Vehicle Skins, Stickers, Emblems and a Finishing Move.