Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. The nights are getting colder, the leaves are falling, and the plague of pumpkin spice spreads unchecked across the land. To most, these are simple signs of fall, but to gamers, they’re yearly omens that herald the arrival of a new Call of Duty. This year’s entry, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launches November 7th. In the convoluted timeline of the sub-series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be a direct sequel to 2012’s near-future classic, Black Ops 2, not last year’s 90s-themed Black Ops 6.
Last week, players who preordered Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 were granted access to a closed beta, offering an early look at how the near-future shooter is shaping up. After spending most of the weekend jumping and sliding through its new maps, I’ve got some thoughts. In short, if you liked last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, you’re going to enjoy Black Ops 7. If you were hoping for the more grounded, tactical gameplay of the Modern Warfare... Read more