Welcome to episode #273 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with the news that Modern Warfare 4 will not be released on last-gen consoles, making it the first COD in over a decade to move exclusively to the current generation of consoles. We share our thoughts on the move, those who still main on the old consoles, and what the future looks like for console gaming vs. PC gaming, as both are becoming more and more expensive. We then shift to the current state of BO7, and discuss how COD has changed over the years to where we currently are, and what this says for Modern Warfare 4. The focus has shifted over the years to variety and quantity for all players, and moved away from good fundamentals in their titles. We give our opinions on the fundamentals IW needs to focus on to gain traction for their title. Finally, we give an overview on the CDL weekend, as serious concerns are still there for some of the bottom teams, and the battle for the top has gotten even closer as we are closing in on major 3.

What do you think about the move away from old gen support regarding COD? When did you make the switch to the next gen, or do you still play your old console? What are your thoughts on our talk regarding settings in COD? Do you think there are too many, or do you enjoy the customization? Finally, what are your main points for IW to focus on for MW4? 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 #272 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have some major news regarding the future of COD, and the serious potential of a major loss in sales, as Xbox officially has announced that COD will not appear on game pass until a year after release, no longer being at launch. This comes off the back of a much needed price cut for game pass, but now the question is; will the Xbox Call of Duty playerbase take a serious hit because of this change? We give our opinions on the matter, and how this year’s game is now even more important. Along with this, we cover the most recent minor tournament in the CDL this past weekend, and cover the top teams and what is next for those teams who continue to struggle. Finally, we wrap up with the recent interview with Daniel Tsay on The Flank. There are lots of questions to be answered regarding changes to the CDL format, and the overall future of the league, and we cover the most important points from this.

What do you think about Xbox not having the newest COD on game pass? Will Xbox lose some of it’s core playerbase because of this, or will the impact not be felt that heavily? What did you think of the most recent CDL matches? Are there matches simply not worth watching, and does this show how the CDL needs a format change? 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 #271 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with the confirmation that we will be seeing a COD movie in the near future, and what this means for the series. Set to release in 2028, we give some thoughts and theories as to why they have decided to make COD into a movie, and what their hopes are with the outcome from it to support their game. We break down the potential ideas they could have with COD 2028, as well as if it will be successful or not. We then shift to some of the decline that’s been seen in FPS games across the board, as hackers have now ruined Arc Raiders and ranked play for BO7. This will lead players onto new games, constantly chasing the next best game. We give our thoughts on this movement as a whole, and how we feel the game industry has led to games feeling “disposable” as years have gone on. We finally end with some CDL news updates and changes, as we head into the first minor tournament of Major 3, getting a first look at the top teams in the league.

What do you think of the COD movie announcement? Are you excited for this, or more worried? What do you think Activision hopes to achieve with this movie, and do you think they’ll be successful? Do you agree with our assessment of the gaming industry and there being too many games to choose from? Finally, what do you think of the competition in the CDL right now after Major 3? Do lots of teams need to make changes, or wait until after Major 3?  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 #270 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with the increase in pricing for gaming, which now seems to be nearly across the board. With the recent news that Sony raised the price of the PS5 across the board, with the PS5 being $900, and Microsoft’s new CEO announcing a change to the Game Pass pricing, we cover the thoughts as a gamer in 2026, and how our hobby’s barrier to entry is getting more and more difficult to reach. Along with this, we also got a rumor circling that Call of Duty will be taken off of Xbox Game Pass later this year, assuming that COD’s next title will not be available through it. We share our thoughts on this move, and if it’s good or bad for the future of the game and the series, as GTA VI looms over all games releasing towards the end of this year. Finally, we end with some more CDL roster moves, as we draw close to the first week of the Major 3 qualifiers.

What do you think of the price increase on consoles and gaming subscriptions? Do you have a cutoff price for consoles or games? Do you think consoles will continue to get more expensive, or will it eventually hit a cap? What do you think of the future of COD on Game Pass? Is this going to hurt or save the series down the line? 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 #269 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with our overview of season 3 so far. As it’s the most anticipated season yet in Black Ops 7, we give our take on the new maps that have been added in, as well as a meta shift for competitive play as some nerfs and buffs have been implemented. We give our opinion on the shakeup, and what this will mean for ranked play and the CDL. Shifting to the CDL, we end with lots of roster news and rumors. Boston have officially made the decision to drop Snoopy and pick up Afro as their one change during this break, and we give our thoughts on the move, and if we’ll see any improvements into the major 3 qualifiers. There are also moves surrounding Carolina, Vancouver, and Riyadh that have yet to take place, but are in the process of going down. We share our insight into the potential moves, and ask if these are really the moves these teams need to be making to be fighting for a spot at champs.

What are your thoughts on the season 3 maps so far? Are you a fan of the remasters, or do they feel different than they used to? Which is your favorite map? What do you think of the pros trying out different weapons, shifting up the meta? Finally, do you think Boston and the other teams making changes are gonna improve or stay the same come major 3?  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 #268 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with breaking down the season 3 roadmap. This has to be the most anticipated launch for a season in Black Ops 7, with tons of fan-favorite remasters returning, as well as the new season of ranked play. We break down each part of the roadmap, and give our thoughts on the big talking points from it, such as the return of the classic mode demolition. Finally, we end with the Major II results, and some of the biggest winners and losers from the event. Some of the big talking points from this Major are the updated power rankings, which teams saved their rosters from blowing up due to a good result, and those teams that will most likely see changes before the start of major III qualifiers.

What are your thoughts on the season 3 roadmap? Do you like seeing a lot of these returning maps as remasters, or would you rather see brand new maps make up the majority of new map additions? Are you looking forward to the new ranked play season? Are there any changes that need to be made to it? Finally, did you watch major II over the weekend? What do you think of our takes on the teams at the top and bottom, and who needs to change?  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 #267 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with some Black Ops 7 updates. Master prestige has finally been achieved, and we’re getting into our other games in the back catalog. We share our struggles with balancing other games during the COD season, as well as the importance of being able to play enough of the game to give a review on it. When talking about opinions on games, our discussion shifts to MW 2019, as a recent sale has brought back lots of players to the game, along with double xp being provided. We don’t buy into the hype around this game, and give our reasons as to why this game was one of the worst in the franchise, and the beginning of the end for the series in recent years. Finally, we end with our CDL talk, and start with discussions regarding the Boston Breach who failed to qualify for Major II along with C9. We give our thoughts on their next moves, as well as predictions for Major II.

What’s your current level right now in Black Ops 7? Are you still grinding it out, or are you someone hopping on the MW 2019 train currently? What do you think about our takes on MW 2019? Is it truly one of the worst CODs ever, or has it been judged too harshly? Finally, what do you think is next for the Boston Breach and Cloud 9? Will their inevitable roster changes bring them success, or will they stay at the bottom?  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 #266 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we give our first impressions of season 2 reloaded, as it has been highly anticipated with some fan favorite remasters included, as well as following up with Blackout 2. Treyarch has continued to deliver good content for Black Ops 7, and the hope is that with Blackout 2 seeing instant success, this will drive more traffic to the multiplayer and change people’s view on the game. Along with this, we share thoughts on the game as it has changed over the years, and how the player base has evolved with it. Things such as 2v2 SnD matches, 1v1 sniper battles, and more used to be common, and now it seems players don’t want any of that. We close with some discussion on the CDL matches and team standings. We are coming down to the wire before Major 2 in Birmingham, and these matches are becoming more important as we draw closer. We give our thoughts on the current power rankings, and some predictions post Major 2.

What do you think of season 2 reloaded overall? Are you happy with the new maps and remasters? Is this your first time playing the old maps, or do you already know your way around them? What do you think of Blackout 2 if you have played it? Are you more a battle royale player or multiplayer person in Call of Duty? 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 #265 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we start off with a preview of the content in season 2 reloaded. It’s hard to believe we are fast approaching season 3 for Black Ops 7, and Treyarch has held up their promises regarding maps and updates to the game. We give a breakdown on the major things coming with this new update, as well as a preview of Blackout 2, which is currently out now. We share some thoughts regarding Treyarch’s take on the battle royale, and if it is going to revive the warzone community, which has been in steady decline in recent times. Finally, we end with some big CDL updates, as the CDL continues to surprise us both positively and negatively. We go over some of the biggest winners and losers going into Birmingham for Major 2, and give our takes on some of the teams at the bottom that may not attend the event due to poor results. 

What do you think of season 2 reloaded so far? Are you a fan of the remastered maps they’ve put in, or are you waiting for something bigger to come? Are you going to give Blackout 2 a shot, or will you pass on it? If you’re playing it now, what are your impressions so far? Finally, what are your thoughts on some of the bottom teams we discussed? Do you think moves need to happen now, or wait until after major 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 #264 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we kick off with some big gaming news, as it was announced recently that Microsoft Gaming’s former CEO Phil Spencer is retiring after over a decade in the role, as well as former President of Xbox, Sarah Bond. This launches a new era for Xbox. The next president stepping in, Asha Sharma, coming off of being president of Microsoft AI, lots of concerns are circling around the fear that Xbox will go heavy into the AI side of gaming. Is this the future for the brand, and if it is, what will the fans think about this move? We give our thoughts on the future of Xbox, and further discuss what they need to do to bring Xbox back to its glory days of gaming, once as a titan in the console wars. Finally, we close with some CDL news, as we have some big moves forwards and backwards for a lot of teams in the league. With the current power rankings all over the place, we have a very interesting next couple of weeks ahead of us, and we share our opinions on what we’re seeing from the teams in question.

What do you think of the new change in leadership at Xbox? Do you believe this is the right move for the company going forward? Do you have concerns regarding AI becoming a huge part of the Xbox brand, or do you believe it won’t be as big of a deal as people are making it out to be? Finally, who are some of your sleeper teams in the CDL right now, and which teams do you think need to blow it up? 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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