We finally have a definitive answer. The cy83r14 “ARG” is not officially endorsed by Activision or Treyarch, despite Milo (MrRoflWaffles) explicitly referring to Treyarch as the sender of the briefcase in his possession. He has now added a disclaimer to the descriptions of his “ARG” videos, but unfortunately, it’s a bit late for that. I’m slightly disappointed in Milo, as he’s usually a straight-shooter regarding the validity of a rumour or leak. Maybe he just got lost in the hype or was fed false information. Regardless, I wish him the best in solving what hopefully isn’t a real-life version of …
Tag: Call of Duty
The Black Ops 6 Zombies ARG May Be Back From the Dead
I may have spoken too quickly about the fate of the Cy83r14 ARG. After the revelation that Activision claimed no involvement in the teaser site and associated e-mail address, I lost interest in actively working on it. I wrote it off as a well-made hoax, but I kept an eye on the progress of others, curious to see where it led. There were a few instances of influencers staging a disappearance like Milo (MrRoflWaffles) did, but nothing of real substance beyond the second e-mail from Cy83r14. Milo eventually returned with a video explaining his absence. He was ordered to go …
BO6 Zombies: Should the Perk Limit Return?
Show a casual COD player—or even someone who’s never played COD—the Juggernog machine, and they’ll likely say, “That’s that thing from Zombies, isn’t it?”. The perk system is one of several examples of Zombies taking standard gameplay components from Call of Duty and making them cool. Perk-a-Colas, as they are fondly known, debuted in the mode’s second map, Veruckt, mixing valuable buffs with the slick style of a branded soft drink. Players could buy up to four perks at a time to increase their chances of surviving against the undead hordes. As new maps released, the pool of perks increased, but …
The Black Ops 6 Zombies Reveal Hoax
Well, that was an eventful Thursday evening! For about an hour, it felt like the Black Ops 6 Zombies reveal teasers had kicked off, and all was right in the world. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite the case. I’ve made it back up the rabbit hole in one piece to explain to those catching up. A now-deleted Reddit account (u/VariousYak6826) posted about a potential discovery found in the Safehouse Terminal of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s campaign a few days ago. The account went back and forth with a few users, eventually returning with a video of the terminal displaying …
Everyone Needs To Calm Down About Dark Aether
Call of Duty entered the podcast game yesterday, announcing and releasing the franchise’s first official podcast episode. The CODPOD, hosted by Miles Ross and Stephanie Snowden, aims to give players a peek behind the curtain and relay important information in a longer format than usual COD marketing. Among the tidbits of news in the CODPOD was confirmation that Modern Warfare Zombies’ story finale will launch in Season 5 of Modern Warfare III. The MWZ story could have been better, but it’s serviceable. It’s fun seeing Ravenov and Modern Warfare legend Soap McTavish interact, and newcomer Ava Jansen is an intriguing …
BO6 Zombies: Should Loadouts Return?
To loadout or not to loadout? Thanks to the lack of new Black Ops 6 information, that question is doing the rounds again. Like most current-day Zombies disputes, the starting weapon debate isn’t new. The community remains split on the idea that emerged when Treyarch first toyed with letting players change their starting weapon in Black Ops 4. BO4 limited the pool of starting weapons to pistols and a few others (Saug 9mm SMG, MOG 12 shotgun, and Essex tactical rifle). Using specific talismans made it possible to spawn in with more powerful weapons, but let’s be honest: the talisman …
MWZ: Unstable Rifts Live Up to Their Name
Modern Warfare III’s Season 4 Reloaded update launched this past week, and with it came another nail in Modern Warfare Zombies’ coffin. It’s a shame. I was a big proponent of the mode, and despite receiving much criticism at the reveal, it launched to a fairly positive reception: The gameplay was a gripping blend of extraction mode DMZ, Warzone, and Call of Duty Zombies. The story fleshed out the modern era of the Dark Aether saga with some crucial ties to the past. The three-act mission structure with unlockable rewards gave players substantial content to work through at launch, and …
Black Ops 6 Direct Preview: The Truth Is Nigh
The reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is imminent, and maybe it’s just me, but there’s a rare feeling of optimism throughout the Call of Duty community. While the “COD cycle” – where fans jump from hating the present product to getting excited for the next one – exists, this feels different. Be it single-player-minded players who are looking to sink their teeth into the alt-history of the campaign, multiplayer fans who are looking for innovation following Modern Warfare III’s return to form, or Zombies players desperate for more traditional round-based maps – people are excited about Black …
Seven Things to Make Black Ops 6 Zombies a Success
It’s roughly three weeks until the reveal of the next Call of Duty, and for many, it’s business as usual: a ritual or a habit more than something to get excited about. Those outside the CODsphere remark, “Another Call of Duty?!” and move on with their lives. But for those like myself, this year means much more. A new Call of Duty Black Ops title is on the way, and with it comes the promise of more Zombies. As someone who has dedicated themselves to Zombies since its debut in World at War, I’ll be the first to tell you …
With E3 Gone, the Big Three Look On
The video game industry is a fast-moving beast. Trends appear overnight and disappear just as quickly. Development studios close at the click of an executive’s finger. The game of the moment becomes tomorrow’s afterthought. One constant, however, is the period in early summer, when publishers, developers, and hardware manufacturers showcase plans for the rest of the year and beyond, although the format has changed from what was regarded as the standard for twenty-something years. The Entertainment Software Association held the inaugural Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 – get it?) in May 1995 with the goal of making it the premier …