Welcome to episode #253 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we dive into some breaking news regarding the future of Call of Duty. As stated by Activision, Call of Duty will no longer do back to back releases for the same developer/series, meaning we will return to the original formula of developers alternating years in the hopes of a more developed game. This begs the question though if they should have COD on a two-year release cycle. What are the benefits of this move, and what are the challenges they would face? Along with this, we discuss a leaked rumor regarding the state of next year’s COD title, and things are not looking good so far. We share our thoughts on what has been rumored, and what is the best path for COD going forward so Activision can hold up to their statement of “we will deliver, and overdeliver, on those expectations going forward.” Finally, we close with our CDL review as we go into the winter break, and share our thoughts on where each team stands currently.
What do you think of the move back to alternating years for developers for COD? Do you think this will lend itself into more successful development cycles and produce better games, or is there a bigger issue that needs to be resolved? What do you think of the “MW4” rumors? Finally, what are your biggest takeaways from the first two weekends of the CDL? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #252 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we break down the first official week of the CDL for Black Ops 7, and we are thrilled to finally have it here. After a few pre-season matches that we covered in past episodes, we finally get to see where most of the teams stand as of now. We break down the matches, who were the stars to look out for, and which teams we feel are already in danger. This is the most competitive year we have had in the CDL, and performing well early in the season is a must. Along with the CDL, the new sniper rule of 2 lives with a sniper per SnD match has been used, and we give our thoughts on this ridiculous rule, and why we should just have snipers in like every other weapon. Finally, we close with our first impressions of the new season 1 maps, and which ones we hope will make it into competitive.
Did you get to watch the first week of matches? If so, what are your initial takeaways? Who are your top teams, and who do you feel is going to surf the bottom of the standings? Finally, what are your first impressions on the new season 1 maps and weapons? Did they deliver, or was it underwhelming? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #251 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we are just on the cusp of the CDL beginning, and we got another taste of the competition leading into this season with the Kaysan LAN Showdown with the top teams. Though only the top 4 teams were invited, it was a good showcase of where each team stands right before the start of the professional season. We give our early predictions on the top teams for major 1, and also some updates that may be impacting the CDL map pool. With some fan-favorite maps returning in season 1, along with new weapons and buffs/nerfs to weapons, we have a lot to unpack for the beginning of the year on a competitive and casual level. Finally, we end with some news that Nintendo is getting into the Call of Duty market, and will be supporting COD within the next couple years.
Which teams from the top 4 to you think are going to be the frontrunners going into the start of the year? What are your first impressions of the season 1 roadmap? Are you looking forward to the new maps and guns coming, or is it more of the same? Finally, what do you think about Nintendo supporting Call of Duty? Do you think it’ll be successful, or even run well on the Switch/Switch 2? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #250 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we cover the most recent “CDL” event, the Monster Energy Launch Invitational. This was our first taste of competitive for Black Ops 7, and from the outset, we know this is going to be a great year for competitive overall. We cover some of the big takeaways from the weekend’s matches, and who are the teams to be looking out for the most. Though this is not even part of the CDL and is only pre-season, it still gives us insight into how these teams practice has been, and who will be looking good going into Major 1. Along with this, we cover the season 1 roadmap, which has lots of new and remastered maps that’ll most likely make their way into ranked play and the CDL. We break down all aspects of the roadmap for multiplayer and zombies, and how this is the start Black Ops 7 needs to succeed.
Did you end up watching this pre-season event? What do you think of watching Black Ops 7 competitively? Who do you think are gonna be the top teams going into Major 1? Finally, what do you think of the season 1 roadmap, and the remastered maps that are coming? Are you happy to see more remasters, or are you tired of it? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #249 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we break down one of the worst campaigns not just in COD history, but in our eyes, even in our time as gamers. Though Black Ops 7 has been a great game on the multiplayer side, the game has received severe backlash for this campaign that seems to not do anything that has made COD campaigns great in the past. From the campaign being online, having no pause feature, poor characters and story, and open world levels, we share our thoughts on each part of the story that has been criticized. We also go into what may have led to this campaign being so poor, and what this means for the future of Call of Duty campaigns.
Did you play the campaign? If so, what were your thoughts on it? Do you agree with our assessment of it, and did we leave anything out you feel was important? What do you think they need to do moving forward with campaigns? Do we need a new storyline, or should it be scrapped altogether? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #248 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
Black Ops 7 is officially here! In our first episode of the new title, we give our first impressions at launch on the multiplayer experience. From the outset, we discuss the current perception of the game by the rest of the community, and discuss where we agree and disagree. From the maps, to how modes play so far, gunplay, gun variety, changes made and more, we leave it all on the table and get honest with our first impressions. There are some changes we would like to see, but with Treyarch’s track record so far with this game and listening to the community, we seem to be in for a great year of COD. Along with this, we end on some exciting news regarding the CDL, and the wait for the season to start has gotten much shorter with a kickoff event coming in just two weeks!
What are your first impressions of the game? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment after day 1? Is there anything we missed that you think is a pro or con? Do you feel this game is off to a much better start than previous years, or is it more of the same stuff? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #247 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
Firstly, we want to thank all of you for your support during the Black Ops 6 season! Strap in for our final episode this season, as we do our full breakdown on Black Ops 6 for our end of year review! We leave no stones unturned with this review, covering every aspect of the game, with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer. This was a difficult year for COD, and we share our thoughts on what were this game’s strong points, and where it fell short. For many people, this game did not live up to the hype that was surrounding it at first, and with Black Ops 7 releasing this Friday, we discuss if this game will be remembered in a positive light as the years go on, or will it be remembered as a failure of a COD title?
How will you remember Black Ops 6? Do you agree with our assessment of the game? What was your experience with the game during the year, and how does it stack up compared to the CODs of the past few years? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy this extra long episode, and we will see you next week with our Black Ops 7 first impressions!
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Welcome to episode #246 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we start off by talking about advancements in gaming, and where the future of it lies. Will handheld gaming ever be replaced by VR as the main way to game, and is there anything coming down the line? We then get into the news that BO7 has confirmed the remastered launch maps, as well as when to be expecting future releases. This comes after rumors of the game coming out earlier than expected, as well as the continuing debate over BF6 vs. BO7. Along with this, we got to watch the Halo World Championship, which concludes the HCS and competitive Halo for the near future. There have been talks about Halo pros switching to COD, and some like Formal, potentially making a run at a 3rd FPS title. We share our thoughts on if these players will end up in the CDL, or if Halo can make a big comeback with their newly announced Halo Campaign Evolved.
Do you do any VR gaming? If so, what’s your experience with it like? Do you see it as a potential replacement, or do you think that handheld gaming can never be overthrown? What are your impressions on the maps Treyarch has chosen to remaster? Do you think there are any ones missing? Finally, let us know about the future of Halo, and what do they need to do in order to rebuild that fanbase, competitive scene, and continue to rival Sony? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #245 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we have lots to cover regarding the launch of Battlefield 6, and its immediate success with over 7 million copies sold within the first couple days. Black Ops 7 is nearing its release, and the debate still swirling over which FPS will come out on top, we give our thoughts on what is going to be the deciding factor for BO7 to be a success this year and beyond. We also cover the thoughts on games being worth the $70 price tag. COD has gotten this criticism, as well as many other AAA games that come out. Are developers really putting in the effort in these games to make it worth that price, while some games are simply a copy of last years with little innovation? We share our opinions on what we have been reading, and talk about which developers always put in the time and effort for new games.
Did you play Battlefield 6 at launch? If so, what did you think? Will you be playing both BF6 and BO7, or do you stick to just one FPS? What do you think about our talk regarding games not being worth the $70, and too many games to play with not enough time? Do you feel the same way as us? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #244 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we start off discussing some big changes that are coming to Black Ops 7 that will have a big impact on the casual experience of the game. With the beta in the rear view and eyes on the full release, Treyarch announced the return of open matchmaking to the full game, as the main way to matchmake in public games. This was one of the biggest changes they made during the beta, and now having confirmation that it is going to be the standard in the full game, we couldn’t be more excited. This comes at a perfect time too, now that Battlefield 6 has launched with high praise. Activision and Treyarch have a tough year ahead of them regardless, and we share our thoughts on this, as well as some other quality of life changes coming at launch. Finally, we close with some CDL news, as now the bottom teams have nearly solidified their rosters. We share our thoughts on these moves, and who we think are the sleeper teams for the upcoming season.
What do you think about the classic matchmaking returning? Do you fear that developers in future titles will revert back to the heavy SBMM? Will COD be able to compete with Battlefield this year? What do they need to do to have it be a successful year? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #243 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we break down what was a very successful beta week with Black Ops 7. With the early access and open beta now concluded, we give our thoughts on the main aspects of the game that will make or break this year. From the map design, new game mode, zombies, and more, we give our opinions on each part of the game and what we think of the beta overall. With Battlefield now launching, Black Ops 7 is being directly compared to their competitor, and we wonder if it will really hurt how people view this game versus how it actually is. In this beta, the main takeaway was the changes made during the beta, as well as the implementation of the open moshpit, which has completely changed people’s opinion on pubs, as we may have finally returned to what has made COD great for over a decade.
What did you think of the beta overall? What were your highs and lows with it, and what do you think is the biggest takeaway from the beta? Are you excited for the full game launch, or did the beta not impress you as much as you’d have hoped? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #242 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we have finally gotten our hands on Black Ops 7, with the early access beta now being live until October 8th! This has been a long time coming, and with lots of anticipation. We share our day 1 experiences on the game, and give our initial thoughts on what we have so far. There is a lot to be excited about, and also some concerns. We give our opinion on the main things the game does well, and what needs to change before the official release. We cover the maps, guns, gameplay, and more in this breakdown, and we are beyond excited for what Treyarch has brought to the table, and we are already seeing them listen to the feedback.
Could this be the year Call of Duty finally bounces back? What are your first impressions of the beta? Do you agree with our pros and cons with the beta? Is there anything we missed? If so, what? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #241 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we have finally gotten the long awaited multiplayer reveal trailer for Black Ops 7! With the early access beta around the corner, and the game coming quickly, we break down what we know so far from the reveal trailer, and give our first impressions. We cover the movement, weapons, maps, perks, and killstreaks that were shown, and if we think these will lead to a successful year. We also got a zombies reveal trailer to break down, and things are looking good for the zombies community this year! Finally, we end with the final two teams in the CDL confirming their rosters, as well as the rebrand of Atlanta FaZe to FaZe Vegas. With the top 4 teams solidified, we now wait to see the rest of the CDL fall into place with the remaining players and teams.
What is your impression of the reveal trailer? Did you get excited after watching it, or do you feel like it’s going to be just another year? What parts of the trailer caught your interest the most, and are there any parts of the game you are worried about? How do you think this year’s zombies mode is going to hold up? Will the zombie’s community finally get a game they can be proud of? Finally, what do you think about the FaZe rebrand? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #240 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we cover some new Black Ops 7 news, as we finally got a sneak peek at some of the multiplayer maps. We got some small gameplay footage, but it is more than enough to get us excited for this incoming beta. We talk about the maps we have seen so far, and overall the path forward with balancing new maps with remasters, and how many maps this game needs to keep it fresh and not die out like the CODs before it. Along with this, there have been some other confirmations related to the movement, as well as redesigning the Vault Edition for the game. We share our thoughts on these, and our hope that this is all to help capture the vision that Treyarch has for this game. Finally, we close with some big confirmations in the CDL regarding new teams, and the struggles of some at the bottom.
What do you think about the new maps? Do you think they will stick to the standard 3-lane maps system that made COD great, or will they take chances? How many maps do you want to see in this game at launch? Do you want mainly remasters or originals? Finally, what do you think of the teams at the bottom of the CDL, and their struggle to field a roster? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #239 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we start off with a talk regarding streamers; particularly the massive IRL streamers such as iShowSpeed and Kai Cenat. Though we don’t talk about these creators much, we have a talk about how important they have been to the gaming and creator space, and our thoughts as to what their futures look like beyond streaming. After this, we get into the main topic for today: Call of Duty is officially becoming a movie. The news broke a few weeks ago that Paramount would be in charge of creating a Call of Duty movie. There isn’t much information beyond this, and we give our thoughts on why they are deciding to do this, and what we think about the idea as a whole. Lots of questions are circling around this announcement, and fans are eager to learn more.
What do you think about the importance of big streamers, especially the streamers we mentioned? Do you think they will transcend streaming into acting or other professions? What do you think of the Call of Duty movie? Do you think it will be a success, or a complete flop? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #238 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we finally cover this year’s rostermania situation, which looks to have finally settled down. Since the end of the season, rumors quickly floated around about big teams breaking up and totally changing the landscape for the CDL next year. These rumors have for the most part been confirmed to be true, and some are going to have a major impact on what we will be watching next year. We cover the big moves from the biggest teams; FaZe and Thieves, and in our opinion, the dark horses of next season, Gentlemates and Falcons. We give our opinions on these roster moves, and who we think will come out on top for Black Ops 7. Finally, we end with a discussion about the rest of the CDL, and who is exactly going to be making up those teams, as there are little to no confirmations about the bottom 6 teams.
What do you think of the moves between FaZe, Thieves, and Falcons? Do you think the FaZe trio will find success on their own, or should they have stuck together? Who is your current underdog team going into Black Ops 7? Finally, what do you think the bottom 6 teams should do for players? Recycle pros, or take a chance in challengers? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #236 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Boston Breach content creator Tyler “TDawg”. As our first returning guest in over 2 years, we have lots to catch up on regarding all things Call of Duty. From the success of Vanguard into Black Ops 6, to the battle between Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7, we cover everything that has been brought to our attention in recent times, and the direction COD has shifted to over the past few years since our last interview. We start with the recent success of Battlefield 6, and if Treyarch is going to take any lessons that can be learned from Battlefield, and then shift to overall where Call of Duty went wrong to create such a divisive playerbase. We cover everything related to the game, so be sure to check the timestamps to get our full opinions on each topic in this long episode!
Where do you think Call of Duty went wrong? Do you agree with Tyler’s opinion on the SBMM in Battlefield 6, and do you think COD should follow suit? What does Black Ops 7 need to do to maintain those players who are on the fence about BO7? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #235 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!
In this episode, we start off with some news regarding Battlefield 6. By now we have had two beta periods, and the game has gotten great reviews so far. We share our opinions on this success, and discuss if COD should be worried or taking notes at the very least. With Black Ops 7 on the horizon, and the news about returning maps and concepts from older COD titles, we wonder if Call of Duty would’ve been better off as a single title, much like CS or R6. There have been many pros and cons to what they’ve done with a new title every year, and we share our thoughts on what has worked and failed. We finally end with a talk on being too busy to game, and how we’ve realized this as we become older and trying to balance life and gaming.
What are your opinions on Battlefield 6 so far? Do you think Call of Duty needs to take notes from this game for Black Ops 7? What do you think about COD stopping it’s yearly cycle? Is that what makes it more fun? Finally, do you feel you have less time to game as you get older? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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Welcome to episode #234 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sam Nelson Harris and Adam Levin, two members of the iconic pop-rock group X Ambassadors. Though these guys spend more time onstage and in the studio than in front of a gaming screen, we get to hear Adam and Sam share their love for everything Call of Duty. From their first video games as kids, to managing to find time to play COD as an adult with responsibilities, we gain insight into the lives of two people who most would never think have any current connection with video games. This interview was a real pleasure for us, and we hope you enjoy our conversation with Adam and Sam.
What did you think about some of their answers to our questions? Did you find their answers relatable to your own life? How has gaming become harder for you to balance as you’ve gotten older? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! We want to again thank Adam and Sam for their time, and their manager Becky for making this all happen. Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.
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