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...
Call of Duty
The latest news for Call of Duty esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
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...
From $1.5M contracts to players paying their own $2K transfer fees, a damning indictment of the Call of Duty League economics
From multi-million-dollar deals and record-high transfers for League superstars just six years ago, to minimum-wage...
“Stop doing yearly cycles and start thinking in terms of longevity”: Former Call of Duty boss discusses esports limitations
The Call of Duty League has never really reached the heights of other shooter esports...
“I am open to coaching:” Call of Duty champion Kenny sheds light on future
Former Call of Duty world champion Kenny 'Kenny' Williams has opened up on his future...
FaZe Clan unveils Call of Duty Warzone roster
FaZe Clan has unveiled its Call of Duty: Warzone roster competing in this year's Call...
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OpTic Texas remains undefeated in CDL Major 1 2026 qualifiers
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Did Black Ops 7 release too early? Not necessarily, but it definitely feels that way
Black Ops 7 was released in November 2025, just 13 months after Black Ops 6 launched. The BO7...
Is esports viewership on the rise in 2025? A deep dive into viewer count
Esports viewership has been on the rise for decades, though the early 2020s mark a sharp increase in...
Esports World Cup winner Aydan signs for Gen.G Call of Duty Warzone roster
Esports World Cup 2025 winner Aydan 'Aydan' Conrad has joined Gen.G's Call of Duty: Warzone roster for the...
Battlefield 6 and Marvel Rivals featured in 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Longlist
Independent arts charity BAFTA has revealed all 64 games that have made it onto the Longlist for the...
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