Call of Duty

Ten Things Call of Duty: WWII Players Want Fixed

As you might expect, the Call of Duty community is being very vocal about changes they want to see in WWII on social media outlets such as the WWII subreddit. And they have a point: Two months since the launch of the latest Call of Duty, there are still many improvements that could be made…

Donald Trump Announces Successful Delivery Of Fictional Call of Duty Fighter Jet

Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced a delivery of F-52 fighter jets to Norway as a gesture to bolster defense in Northern Europe. There’s only one problem: the F-52 is a fictional plane from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare President Trump made the announcement on Wednesday during a conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, claiming…

Hackers Aside, Call of Duty: World at War Is Still Gruesome Fun

It’s been nearly ten years since the release of Call of Duty: World at War, the last game in the series to dip into World War II before last year’s revival. With a ridiculous amount of hours logged on Call of Duty: WWII, I decided to revisit it recently, using Xbox One’s backward compatibility. It…

How Not To Stop Your Nerdy Child From Becoming A Pro Gamer

Pro gaming has yet to become normalized enough for the parents of America to feel proud of their offspring for pursuing it professionally. At least, not until those children defy all expectations and start making hundreds of thousands of dollars in tournament winnings. Parents of pro gamers told the Wall Street Journal all the tactics…

Police Kill 28-Year-Old After ‘Swatting’ Call [Update]

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by a Wichita police officer after a reported hostage situation call last night. At a press conference this afternoon, Wichita police said it was a false call meant to draw SWAT officers to the scene, an act known as “swatting.” It appears to have been linked to an…

The More I Play Call of Duty: WWII Zombies, The Less I Like It

I enjoyed Call of Duty: WWII’s Zombies mode when it launched. But now, having dumped over a dozen hours into it, I’m feeling differently. I originallypraised Sledgehammer Games for its scary and gory take on Zombies. There was something really satisfying about returning to the World War II setting with Nazi zombies, ripe for the…

Sneaky Defuse Almost Works At Call of Duty Tournament

Blazt was the last man alive for Ground Zero during its match against Luminosity at the Call of Duty World League Dallas stop. But while his opponent passed over him once, unnoticed among the dead around the bomb site, a double-check quickly led to a Luminosity win. There’s been some debate over what caused Octane…

Major Call Of Duty Tournament Delayed Twice After Separate Bomb Threats [Updating]

The Call of Duty World League Dallas tournament was put on hold twice this weekend due to two separate bomb threats, one on the opening day of the event and the second on finals day Sunday. Update [12/10, 5:10 p.m. ET]: Sunday, matches were put on hold as officials on-site evacuated the building. According to…

Riot’s Whiny Esports Ad Gets The Response It Deserves

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero just tackled esports on their comedy talk show, thanks to Riot’s latest masturbatory advertisement showcasing League of Legends pro players. Riot’s video, which juxtaposes clips of notable esports haters like Colin Cowherd with emotional esports moments like Faker crying, argues that people should take esports seriously. Mero doesn’t buy…

Call of Duty: WWII‘s Ranked Mode Lets Everyone Play With Pro Rules

Call of Duty: WWII’s new Ranked Play mode lets anyone play like the pros, as long as you don’t mind being a lone wolf. Ranked Play, which launched on December 1 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, follows the esports guidelines used for Call of Duty World League: 4-versus-4 matches in the Search and Destroy,…

Call Of Duty Loot Box Eats Man

Today on Highlight Reel we have synchronized snipes, nuts Mario Odyssey tricks, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Catch up on all the…

Call of Duty: WWII‘s Nine Multiplayer Maps Aren’t Nearly Enough

Call of Duty: WWII is a fantastic return to the historic WWII era, if you don’t mind playing your favorite game modes on only nine maps. As I continue to play the game, I am starting to mind. The guns and action of WWII’s multiplayer feel much better after a few patches to improve connection…

The Call Of Duty: WWII Fiasco vs. The Star Wars: Battlefront II Mess: The Comparison We Had To Make

Call of Duty: WWII and Star Wars: Battlefront II are two giant games that have somehow both managed to spawn clusterfucks surrounding their release. It’s only natural that we try to do a thorough accounting of which one fucked up more. Activision’s WWII had massive server issues at launch leading the series’ most diehard fans…

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Floating Fortnite Player Hit From Across The Map

Today on Highlight Reel we have super soldiers, auditory hallucinations, nice shots, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Catch up on all the…

Sabotage And Stealth Make For Call Of Duty: WWII‘s Best Mission

Call of Duty: WWII mostly focuses on large battles and explosive confrontations, but the game’s best mission is quiet, intimate, and subtle. Call of Duty: WWII’s narrative focuses on the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division, centering on major battles like the Invasion of Normandy and The Battle of the Bulge. These levels feel as loud…

After Two Patches, Call of Duty: WWII Is Still A Mess

Call of Duty: WWII’s release on November 3 marked a welcome return from outer space and back to classic historical warfare, but the joy of returning to the trenches has been marred by a boatload of issues. At launch, the game had constant server issues that took the game offline at various times and across…

Call of Duty: WWII: The Kotaku Review

Call of Duty has recently gotten lost in a future of jetpack boosting, robots, and wacky laser guns, leaving the franchise feeling almost unrecognizable. Sledgehammer Games’ latest entry in the long-running war shooter series, Call of Duty: WWII, sends the game back to basic training in more ways than just a simple rewinding of time.…

The New Call Of Duty Could Learn A Thing From The First Call Of Duty

Call of Duty: WWII wants to tell a harrowing tale of heroes and sacrifice by following the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division throughout the war. The game’s squad-building mechanics are supposed to have impact, but they mostly mean having a dude sometimes toss you a medkit. In Call of Duty: WWII, your squadmates can assist…

In Japan, Call of Duty: WWII Ads Are Being Called “Dorky”

Call of Duty: WWII’s Japanese poster campaign sure looks different. Instead of battle hardened troops, it features young folks in dark clothing, holding controllers and saying things like “I’ll do anything for my team.” The posters look like they’re promoting anything but a WWII game. In English, the Japanese ad campaign’s slogan translates to “You…