Call of Duty
GameBy Infinity Ward · Released Oct 29, 2003
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Call of Duty League Championship 2026
The 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) Championship is scheduled to take place from July 16 to July 19, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) Championship will take place from July 16–19 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a $2 million USD total prize pool.
- The event is a collaborative production between the Call of Duty League, ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), and FaZe Esports.
- FaZe Vegas, the CDL franchise operated by Atlanta Esports Ventures and GameSquare Holdings, will serve as the host for the championship.
Road to EWC 2026 Formally Launches
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially launched the "Road to EWC 2026," a comprehensive global qualification program designed to funnel competitors into the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23, 2026.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has launched 'Road to EWC 2026,' a global qualification program featuring over 230 tournaments that serve as the primary pathway for competitors to reach the 2026 Esports World Cup.
- The 2026 Esports World Cup is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from July 6 to August 23.
- The qualification program utilizes a unified global calendar that integrates existing publisher leagues, international events, and open qualifiers to create a structured path from grassroots to professional levels.
Annual Charts: The Most Successful New Games in Germany 2025
The annual charts for 2025 identify the most successful new video game releases in Germany, providing a comprehensive overview of consumer preferences across PC and console platforms.
- EA SPORTS FC 26 (Electronic Arts) was the best-selling new PC and console game in Germany in 2025.
- The top five best-selling new releases of 2025 were EA SPORTS FC 26, Battlefield 6, Mario Kart World, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Split Fiction.
- Ubisoft Mainz’s city-building strategy game, Anno 117: Pax Romana, was the highest-ranking title developed in Germany, securing seventh place.
The Song Remains the Same
The gaming industry is currently grappling with concerns regarding market stagnation, specifically following the release of Circana data showing that the five most-played PlayStation games in 2025 were identical to those in 2024.
- The five most-played PlayStation games in 2025 were identical to 2024: Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTAV, Roblox, and Minecraft, reflecting a persistent dominance of established live-service titles.
- Despite the dominance of legacy titles, new games on Steam showed growth in 2025, with 31 of the top 50 grossing games being less than two years old, compared to 24 in 2024.
- Xbox experienced its worst year on record in the UK in 2025, with console sales slumping 39% compared to a 19% decline for PlayStation.
Top Esports Tournaments of December 2025
The competitive gaming landscape concluded 2025 with significant momentum, characterized by record-breaking viewership milestones and a robust expansion of regional influence.
- Three major esports tournaments surpassed the one-million peak concurrent viewer threshold in December 2025.
- The StarLadder Budapest Major established itself as the leading tournament for both global and English-language viewership, highlighting the continued dominance of tactical shooters.
- Arena of Valor achieved an all-time viewership record driven by the SEA Games, while the PUBG Mobile Global Championship reached a five-year peak.
The Year in Kojima, Silent Hill Exclusives, and Haute Couture Gaming
This year-end review reflects on the evolution of gaming journalism throughout 2025, emphasizing the importance of agile, independent reporting in an industry defined by cyclical release schedules.
- CD Projekt Red successfully ported Cyberpunk 2077 to Apple silicon Macs, achieving high efficiency and lower power consumption after a two-year development cycle.
- The three-year contract saga for Call of Duty workers reached a formal resolution in 2025.
- Gaming journalism in 2025 shifted toward covering the intersection of gaming with fashion, beauty, and broader cultural trends.
Call of Duty Co-Creator, Respawn Founder and Battlefield Boss Vince Zampella Has Died
Vince Zampella, a prominent figure in the global video game industry, passed away at the age of 55 following a car accident in Los Angeles.
- Vince Zampella, the co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died at age 55 following a car crash in Los Angeles.
- Zampella rose to prominence as the development director for 2002's Medal of Honor: Allied Assault before co-founding Infinity Ward, where he helped launch the Call of Duty franchise in 2003.
- After being fired from Activision in 2010 due to a contract and royalty dispute, Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment, which created the Titanfall series and Apex Legends.
A Nightmare November for Video Game Console Sales: The Big Three Drop in the U.S.
The video game console market in the United States experienced a significant downturn in November 2025, with all three major manufacturers—Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo—reporting declines in unit sales compared to the same period in 2024.
- U.S. video game console sales suffered a significant downturn in November 2025, with hardware spending falling 27% year-over-year to $695 million, the lowest November total since 2005.
- Total unit sales reached 1.6 million, the lowest volume recorded by Circana for a November since 1995.
- Console performance across the major manufacturers was universally down: Xbox Series unit sales dropped over 70%, PS5 sales fell over 40%, and combined Switch and Switch 2 sales declined more than 10% compared to the previous year.
PS5, EA Sports FC 26 and Hogwarts Legacy Top Europe’s Black Friday Sales
The European video game market experienced a significant surge in activity during the 2025 Black Friday sales week, characterized by strong hardware performance and consistent software demand despite a lack of new releases.
- During the Black Friday week in the UK, console revenue increased by 14% and unit sales by 7% compared to the previous year.
- The PS5 was the primary market driver with a 62% market share, achieving a 16% year-over-year increase in unit sales.
- Aggressive discounting fueled PS5 performance, with the PS5 Pro reaching an all-time low price of £586 and the average price of all PS5 models dropping to £340.
November 2025's Top New Steam Games Revealed
This analysis examines the performance of new video game releases on Steam and major console platforms during November 2025.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is underperforming significantly, with sales metrics showing a decline of more than 50% compared to its predecessor.
- The shooter genre is experiencing intense competition, as titles like ARC Raiders and Battlefield 6 draw player counts away from established franchises.
- November 2025 saw a cooling market trend characterized by a lack of high-volume breakout hits compared to the performance levels seen in October.
November's Best-Selling Steam Games
The November 2025 market analysis identifies the top-performing titles on Steam, highlighting a significant trend toward independent game dominance.
- ARC Raiders was the top-selling Steam game in November, moving 3.5 million copies and reaching 7.7 million total units sold across all platforms to date.
- The indie title RV There Yet? sold 1.1 million copies in November, bringing its total sales to over 4 million units, driven largely by streamer engagement and a low $7.99 price point.
- Escape from Duckov outperformed the Steam release of Escape from Tarkov, selling 3 million copies and generating $38 million in revenue in 17 days, compared to Tarkov's 400,000 units and $14 million in revenue over the same period.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Market Performance: Europe
The market performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in Europe indicates a challenging launch period, as the title fell to the number two position in unit sales during its second week on the market.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dropped to No. 2 in European unit sales during its second week, signaling a disappointing launch performance.
- EA Sports FC 26 reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the European market for the week ending November 23, 2025.
- Battlefield 6 moved up to No. 3 in unit sales, contributing to a strong showing for Electronic Arts in the top three.
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