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I’m working on a new video about some of the hate that gets poured on theCall of Dutyfranchise, because if there’s one major franchise that’s sure to guarantee a hate parade, it’s that one.

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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 Warfarehad 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 haveCODto thank.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

HasCall 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!

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.