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I’m working on a new video about some of the hate that gets poured on the Call of Duty franchise, because if there’s one major franchise that’s sure to guarantee a hate parade, it’s that one.
Is the hate justified? Do people merely despise the series because it’s popular, or is there something inherently wrong with the franchise?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare had a huge influence on multiplayer gaming, popularizing character development and persistent upgrades. It also made World War II shooters passé to the point where I can’t even think of one in development right now. Everything’s about “modern” military shooters now, and we have COD to thank.
Has Call of Duty‘s influence improved our industry overall, or damaged it? How much of the “me too” military shooter influx is Infinity Ward’s fault? Do you love or hate the series? The floor is yours!
