What we learned from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 esports season
Following OpTic Gaming’s successful defense of its Esports World Cup title in Paris, the curtain...
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Five Shotzzy plays that guided OpTic Gaming to Esports World Cup success
This year’s Esports World Cup (EWC) saw OpTic Gaming complete a successful title defense, much...
Warzone esports is at risk of being ruined by controversial audio tunes
In battle royale titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone, audio plays a critical role...
It’s time for Call of Duty esports to return to an open ecosystem
Over the past decade, the Call of Duty esports scene has experienced a wealth of...
It’s time for soundproof booths to return to esports
Integrity in esports remains a hot topic of conversation among fans and industry stakeholders looking...
Esports has an excellent opportunity to cash in on nostalgia right now
Nostalgia within the gaming industry is a surefire way for developers and publishers to generate...
CDL Major 4 showed me Call of Duty esports must focus on Europe to survive
The fourth Major of the Call of Duty League (CDL) season brought an end to...
“They’ve gotta listen to the people actually playing the game”: Warzone will die if it doesn’t learn from Apex Legends and go all-in on esports
It was the face of gaming during a pandemic that bred a need to socialize...
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Miami Heretics claims player broke agreement amid CDL roster drama
Miami Heretics has claimed one of its players has broken a verbal agreement surrounding representing the franchise during...
What can esports fans expect at Gamescom 2025?
Gamescom 2025 is widely considered the biggest gaming convention in the world, and while there's a lot of...
Warzone Season 5 patch notes: How does the update impact esports?
The patch notes for Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 5 update have been revealed by Raven Software as...
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 5: Weapons, battle pass, Zombies, and Warzone content
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 5 will drop on PCs and consoles on August 7, 2025....
OpTic Texas: From 0-18 to world champions
The OpTic Gaming name is one that has defined Call of Duty esports. The North American organisation originated...
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