Summary
The new Call of Duty game, Black Ops 7, faces competition from Battlefield 6 and criticism from fans concerned about losing its original appeal. Activision, the game's publisher, has addressed these concerns while highlighting the game's new features and talent, including actress Kiernan Shipka. The game's campaign explores themes of espionage and conspiracy set in 2035.
Key Facts
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a new installment in the popular video game series.
- The game competes with Battlefield 6, a successful title from Electronic Arts.
- Fans have expressed concerns about Call of Duty losing touch with its original elements.
- Activision introduced character skins based on 90s cartoon Beavis and Butthead, causing backlash.
- The game's campaign includes a story set in 2035, involving global terrorism and big tech companies.
- Actress Kiernan Shipka and actor Milo Ventimiglia star in Black Ops 7.
- Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service, which includes Activision games, saw a 20% price increase.
