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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date and launch times are imminent — here's exactly when you can play the Xbox Game Pass FPS juggernaut

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is poised to be one of 2025's biggest FPS titles and the biggest game of the holiday season — and ahead of its release, the devs have announced its launch times.

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Activision's Call of Duty Black Ops 7 also has TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements – and kernel-level anti-cheat shows no signs of slowing down

Just when there has been some backlash against EA's Javelin anti-cheat system used in Battlefield 6, Activision joins the list of games that require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot settings.

TechRadar

Despite the hype, Battlefield 6 fails to dent Call of Duty's reign in the US ahead of Black Ops 7 launch — but there's a big caveat

Battlefield 6 is off to a strong start in the U.S, but it doesn't seem to be peeling players away from Call of Duty, at least so far.

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Activision clears the air: no Call of Duty Black Ops 7 early access despite rumors

KontrolFreek just dropped new Call of Duty Black Ops 7 thumbsticks, and they even come with a free in-game weapon charm.

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No, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is not launching early — here’s why

The rumors that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release early just won't go away, but hopefully now, people will stop buying into them.

Windows Central

20 Years Ago, This Billion-Dollar Franchise Took Its First Step Onto Consoles

‘Call of Duty 2: Big Red One’ discovered that camaraderie, not graphics, were the future of the brand.

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Arc Raiders lead says no goofy skins here as Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty players push for visual realism: "I don’t think the novelty is worth the trade"

"We're pretty protective of making sure that anything that goes into the game fits within the visual identity"

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Activision and Paramount's Call of Duty film finds director and writers — it's being helmed by Hollywood duo Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg

The Call of Duty movie from Paramount and Xbox's Activision now has a director and writer, with Taylor Sheridan And Peter Berg once again teaming up.

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Your last chance to play Black Ops 7 before release is to book a slot at this free matcha pop-up

This Call of Duty pop-up lets you play Black Ops 7 one last time ahead of launch.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time ahead of the launch of Black Ops 7 – here's everything you need to know

While we wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision has announced that Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time.

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Call of Duty: Warzone's overhaul detailed — can it compete with Battlefield 6 RedSec battle royale?

The studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone has published a detailed outline of its plans for the year ahead, but the question remains; will it be enough?

Windows Central

20 Years Ago, Call Of Duty Had Its Breakthrough Moment

'Call of Duty 2' brought the PC series to consoles, positioning it for its inevitable industry takeover.

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Two of Call of Duty’s best maps ever return in Black Ops 7 season 1, and it’s about damn time

I've missed you, buddy.

Destructoid

Battlefield 6 Season 1 is a compelling free content drop that should see the FPS through the disruptive release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Opinion | Blackwell Fields is about to be a new favorite

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OG Modern Warfare 3 director is "immensely" worried about what will happen to Call of Duty under Xbox: "What's happening to Gears of War, where's Halo… you know what I mean?"

"Once you're assimilated by one of these companies, I think you take on some of their traits"

Windows Central

Worried about Call of Duty under Xbox? — Former CoD director Glen Schofield is

Former Call of Duty director Glen Schofield says he’s “immensely worried” about the series under Xbox, citing Halo and Gears as cautionary tales. But while his concerns are understandable, the franchise’s decline runs much deeper.

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Dead Space creator and ex Call of Duty boss Glen Schofield says AI is "the right investment" and downplays theft concerns: "Picasso said 'good artists always borrow, great artists steal'"

"Use it. Let the lawyers figure it out. It’s going to be figured out someday."

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Former Call of Duty director Glen Schofield says "I hate doing this, but since I left Sledgehammer, none of the games have been very good"

The Callisto Protocol director still thinks Treyarch's got it

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Glen Schofield says he worries 'immensely' about Call of Duty's direction under Microsoft: 'none of the games have been very good'

A former Call of Duty director has choice words for the franchise under Microsoft: 'I worry about it immensely'

Windows Central

I knew Battlefield 6 was going to be a massive hit, but these launch sales numbers still shocked me — it's "hit all-time highs" that rival Call of Duty

Official Battlefield 6 sales numbers are here, and they're shocking. The game has done so well at launch that it's even rivaling Call of Duty's performance.

Windows Central

Here's how to finish the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 "Echoes of the Dead" event in only ONE HOUR

The Echoes of the Dead event is now live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and while it runs for a week, you will only need an hour to complete it and reap the rewards.

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 blows past 7 million copies in 3 days, 'the biggest launch in franchise history'

The new Battlefield is such a hit, even Vince Zampella isn't mad anymore.

Tom’s Guide

Battlefield 6 is the best shooter I’ve played on PS5 Pro in 2025 — 3 reasons Call of Duty has real competition this year

Battlefield 6 has arrived, and after years of being unchallenged, Call of Duty should be worried. This is the best Battlefield in a very long time.

PC Gamer

Battlefield boss Vince Zampella: 'The only reason that Call of Duty exists is because EA were dicks'

EA created its own worst enemy.

Windows Central

Activision's Team RICOCHET shares more anti-cheat data from Black Ops 7's beta and things are looking REALLY good

Activision's Team RICOCHET reports that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was 99% cheat -free by the end of its weeklong beta, and shares plans for new AI-powered cheat detection tools coming at launch.

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