The COD Casuals

Welcome to episode #167 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we cover the past week of double xp in MWIII, and how we took full advantage of this time to grind out levels to make this season much easier on us. We are nearly max level with over a month left of the season, and this will give us plenty of time for ranked and other game modes. Along with this, somenews has dropped regarding COD Gulf War, and we couldn’t be more excited for this game in 2024. We also share some thoughts on it’s competitor, xDefiant, and how it will fit into the space with its release, as we got another taste of it with an open beta this past weekend. Finally, big news has come out regarding the CDL, and the potential for teams to be entering in the franchise in future years with these big changes. We cover the debate that has been circling this topic, and share our thoughts on what we think is best for the CDL and the fans.

Are you looking forward to Gulf War, or do you think it will be just another year of COD? Did you get to play the xDefiant beta? If so, what are your thoughts on it? What do you think are the potential pros and cons of expansion in the CDL, and do you agree or disagree with our opinions? 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 #166 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we continue our hustle through season 3, and have some new updates regarding ranked play, and this leaves some questions as to what we will see for changes regarding in the future of ranked, as well as in the CDL. With these changes, we cover our thoughts, as well as how they help with spicing things up, and keeping the game fresh in both pubs and in ranked. Along with this, we share some thoughts on the party modes such as team gunfight, and with one in the chamber coming soon. We share some future thoughts on these modes, and some other changes we’d like to see going forward.

How has your season 3 experience gone so far? Are you enjoying the new maps? What are your thoughts on the new weapons being added to ranked play? Do you think they should stay for the future, or should they go back to just two weapons? What do you think of the changes we suggested, and what else should 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 #165 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we finally have season 3 in our hands, and we have a lot of good to say from what we have been given so far. Lots of new maps that freshen up the game, as well as rumors (now confirmed) that some of these will be making their way into the ranked playlist. Along with this, these have been lots of talks regarding GAs in the pro side, and this has brought the question in for ranked players as well: Should there be more guns that we can use in ranked, or have it be only two weapons? We break down our thoughts on the topic, and offer some potential solutions as well.

What are your thoughts on season 3 so far? Are you a fan of the new maps, and do you think they are good enough to replace one we currently have in ranked? What do you think about having more weapons in ranked play? Should there be a handful of weapons to use for variety, or keep it the way it is? 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 #164 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, season 3 is just around the corner, and we have the roadmap to show us what we will be expecting to see. We have lots of new maps and modes coming, and we discuss our opinions on what we are seeing, and if they will make their way into ranked play at some point. Along with this, we share our ending of season 2 ranked, and our hopes for where to land in season 3. Also, there is some news regarding the Boston Breach lineup after Major II, and we share our thoughts on what we are currently seeing and are hoping for in the future.

Are you going to be playing season 3 of MWIII? If so, what are you most excited for? Are you going to continue to play ranked? What rank did you end season 2 in? 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 #163 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have some new news regarding season 3 of MWIII, and what we can expect to see at launch on April 3rd. Compared to the past two seasons however, the content is a bit lacking, and we hope this isn’t a trend going forward for future seasons. We cover the importance of adding fresh content to the game, and most importantly; new maps. We talk about how this game has cashed in on the nostalgia train for most, and how this has become a new trend in gaming, and how it may not be the solution for long term success with a game. We share our thoughts on previous titles in the franchise, and how they achieved success and became fan favorite CODs. 

Are you going to be playing season 3 of MWIII as much, or are you slowing down?

What do you think about games tapping into nostalgia? Is that a big selling point for you, or do you want to play a completely new game with new content? What is your favorite Call of Duty from the past 5 years, and why? 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 #162 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are coming to the final weeks for season 2, as well as our last week before Major II starts! We chat about the Boston Breach and what we can expect from them at Major II, as well as some formatting issues with the CDL in general. Along with this, there was some big news that happened with hacking outside of Call of Duty, and this has led a conversation into the future of COD, and gaming in general. Finally, we end with a discussion on our MWIII grind so far, and our hopes for season 3. New maps? Remastered Maps? We can only hope.

What are your thoughts on our takes regarding hacking and the switch from PC to console? Do you think it is necessary, or is there another way to fix it? Are you a PC gamer or console gamer? What do you want to see from season 3 of MWIII? 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 #161 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have an exciting few weeks ahead of us! For the Boston Breach, they have one more match to play before the CDL Major II in Miami, and for us, we’re closing in on our goals of reaching diamond for season 2! We cover our recent watch party experience at the Helix Center for the Boston Breach’s most recent match, and talk about the difficult road a  lot of these teams have ahead of them in the season, and leading up to champs. Along with this, we dive into some more ranked play talk, as well as debate a long talked about topic; CDL vs Wazone players: Who’s better? 

Are you going to be cheering on the Breach for the next week leading up to Major II? What rank are you currently in ranked play, and are you going to reach your goal? Give us your thoughts on the CDL vs. Warzone debate. Do you agree with our opinions? 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 #160 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have a few updates that have made the quality of life much better in ranked play, as well as a couple of new additions with season 2 reloaded. One big fix was the cruise missile finally working properly in the game, and now being a useful tool in ranked. This fix came shortly before the release of season 2 reloaded, which brought some changes to zombies, as well as a new reimagined map, Das Haus, making its return from Vanguard. We discuss these additions, as well as news of Warzone Mobile making it’s debut in the near future. Will this be another evolution of COD Mobile, or will it be a new stand alone title that makes COD even bigger?

What do you think about season 2 reloaded? Is there enough content, or are you left wanting more? What do you think about our talks regarding Warzone Mobile? Is it merely a cash grab, or will there be an even bigger audience for this game, knowing the market of mobile gamers?  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 #159 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have some big topics on our minds. Firstly, we experienced a major issue in COD where the servers were down for quite some time, and no reasoning was given for this. Lots of people were left wondering why and how they could let this happen, and of course if it’ll happen again. With this, there was also a glitch with the cruise missile that became apparent, where it was completely broken. Now this has been fixed thankfully, but it took far too long in our opinion to get resolved. Along with this, some talk has resurfaced regarding the Ricochet anticheat, and its overall effectiveness. We share some thoughts on this, along with some updates on our experience on the way.

What are your thoughts on the COD server shut down that we experienced? Do you think we will see something like this again, and is it scary that a huge company could let something like that happen? Give us your thoughts as well on the current anticheat, and how effective you think it is. Do you agree with our suggestions?  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 #158 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have lots of big news surrounding COD, with a big lawsuit that has come down on Activision Blizzard and Call of Duty coming from two of the biggest names in COD. This is a big shakeup for the future of the CDL, and we will see how this transpires over the coming months and beyond. Despite this, our experience with the new maps in season 2 has been fantastic, and we discuss how we want more of this in COD: new maps and guns that come in and shake up what we already have, and add variety to what can sometimes feel stale of a small selection of maps and guns at our disposal.

What are your thoughts on the current lawsuit that is going on? Do you think it is a big deal, or it's something that will have no impact in the long run? What do you think about our takes on the new maps and guns? Do you feel it would be good to have more guns and maps in ranked play, or keep it simpler? 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 #157 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are in full swing with season 2 of MWIII, and lots of good changes are on the horizon. We have lots of new content our way, and especially some new maps that could have a big impact on ranked play in the future, with some maps that hopefully should be removed in the near future for some improvements. We chat about some of these new maps and our opinions on them, and what we think would work best for the future of ranked play in MWIII. Also, we share our thoughts on some big changes that have recently come in ranked, and what we think should come in the future to help make a more balanced experience for everyone.

What are your thoughts on the recent maps added in to ranked? Do you think they are better than what we currently have, or should we go back to what we had at the start? What are your thoughts on the removal of snipers? Is this a pro or a con? 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 #156 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we get ready for all the big updates and additions that are coming with season 2 of MWIII. Prior to this, there have been updates regarding hardpoint rotations, as well as some gun buffs and nerfs, and this will be even more prevalent with the start of season 2. We break down the roadmap that has been shown to us, and go over the pros and cons of it. Lots of new content for us on the multiplayer side, but not as good of news for zombies fans, as well as for us who are hoping for more raid episodes in MWIII. So far Sledgehammer has delivered on lots of good content, and we hope they keep this up with future seasons.

What are your thoughts on some of the new maps and weapons in season 2? Are you a fan of them? What do you think about our replacing Terminal with Rio for ranked play? Is it a good or bad move? What other updates should come to make the game better in your opinion? 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 #155 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we sit down after the conclusion of Major 1 at the MGM Music Hall in Boston,MA. It was a long weekend filled with amazing moments on screen and behind the scenes, and we share our experience. From going to the venue on day 1, to sharing the final moments of our favorite teams and who held the trophy on championship Sunday, we cover what it’s like to spend a weekend at a Call of Duty event. We go over our favorite moments, and give insight for those who may have never been to a gaming event before.

Did you tune in to the games over the weekend? Have you ever been to a professional COD event, and if not, would you ever go to one? Would you compare our experience to that of one you’d have at a standard sporting event?  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 #154 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are covering post Major 1, and though recording before we go, we share how we hope Boston is the mainstay place for hosting a COD event for the foreseeable future. Along with this, ranked play has been out for some time, and we share our thoughts on what we hope to see with it. Knowing that it is not going to be changed much from last year, we share our thoughts on what can be improved, and go into some hopeful ideas regarding rewards for particular ranks that you hit each season. 

What are your thoughts on ranked play so far? Do you find that there are lots of hackers, or are you experiencing less? What are your thoughts on our ideas for camo and skin rewards? Do you have any ideas of your own? 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 #153 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are coming up on our season 1 reloaded, but have yet to have any word as to what exactly will be included in it! In the meantime, the CDL teams have released their 2024 packs, and you know we are talking about the Boston Breach’s skin, and how we do wish teams had more creative freedom with these overall designs, whether it be character skins or camos. We also have news that an anti-cheat is being developed, titled “Splat”. We aren’t sure when it will be released, but we hope it is during the early stages of ranked play to help make the first couple weeks a more enjoyable experience for everyone, and especially into the future.

Are you planning on buying a CDL team pack? Which one is your favorite and why? Do you agree with our thoughts on blueprints, and how they should be available for all guns and not just one? Do you think this anti-cheat will deliver, or will hackers still be easy to come across and spot? 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 #152 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have a very special guest to kick off our 2024! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dillon Pomeroy, the director of partnerships at Oxygen Esports! From his early roots in gaming, to how his career in marketing outside gaming led him into the world of Esports,  we cover all aspects of what a day in the life looks like for a role that is crucial for the survival and support of an Esports team. Dillon offers insight into what makes a team successful as a brand, and what is needed to continue the future success of professional Call of Duty teams. This is an episode you will not want to miss a second of!

Let us know if you have any questions from the podcast, or any for Dillon. We greatly appreciate his time to sit down and chat with us, and hope you all enjoyed it! Be sure to leave a comment and rating, and don’t forget to subscribe for more content like this. We hope you enjoy our interview, and we will see you in the next episode!

Welcome to episode #151 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we cover our recent grind within the season, as well as sharing how important it is to take a break from COD every once in a while, and how it recharges you and can even make you better as a player. With that being said, we’ve got a long grind ahead of us, with it being camos to unlock, or simply hitting level 250 before ranked comes out, which will take our full attention. With ranked coming out soon, we shift to talking about a major concern for us: hacking. Will we see the same amount of blatant cheating as we did in MWIII, or will it be fixed with a strong anticheat? We will have to wait until January 17th to find out.

Are you working on the camo grind/level 250 grind, or have you completed it already? Do you share some of our concerns with hacking this year in ranked play? If so, what sort of punishment should be laid down for those who are caught? 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 #150 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In our first episode of 2024, we have some new things to be looking forward to within season 1, and they’re coming quickly! We have ranked play coming January 17th, along with everything else in season 1 reloaded, which will include new maps and weapons. We have been grinding away at the season, and share our thoughts on the new maps and modes that we’ve been offered so far. Along with this, we cover the lingering issue with MWIII since launch: spawns. We share our thoughts on it, and if/when we will start to see some changes to make this game even better.

What do you think about our thoughts on spawns in the game? Is that your top problem or do you have other issues in the game that you think are more important? Are you going to be playing ranked this year? If so, what rank are you shooting for? 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 #149 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

Our final episode of 2023 is here! Firstly, we want to thank all of you who have tuned in and supported us throughout the year, we can’t thank you enough! We look forward to an even bigger and better 2024 and will see you there!

That being said, we have season 1 in full swing, and we have been grinding away at the new maps and on our way to level 250. We share our thoughts on this season compared to MWII season 1, as well as our hopes for ranked play, which will be coming on January 17th! We share our thoughts on what we hope to see with it, as well as some changes we hope to see to help improve on last year’s model.

What are your initial thoughts on season 1? Are you happy with the new maps and modes that are coming around the holidays? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you again in our first episode of 2024!

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Welcome to episode #148 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ben J. Nissim, content creator and co-host/executive producer of The Flank, and formerly of Esports Engine and FaZe Clan. A big name within the scene, and one with great insight into the inner workings of professional Call of Duty, we take a deep dive into a variety of topics, professional and casual. We get his origin story, and how that led him onto FaZe, and then becoming part of the biggest Call of Duty podcast. We talk past, present, and the future of Call of Duty, and what needs to be done for the continued success of the game.

We greatly appreciate Ben’s time, and will have his links below for you to check out! If you have any questions, be sure to comment below so we can answer them! Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated! We hope you enjoy our interview, and we will see you in the next episode!

Welcome to episode #147 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have a very special guest! He’s the social media coordinator for Faze, and associate producer for the popular Call of Duty podcast, “The Flank”. We have Gushaan “Gursh” Singh to sit down and chat with! As a 21 year old who is well known within the space, we explore his journey from his early days as a gamer with his friends in school, to eventually breaking into the scene, and then becoming one of the most recognized members within the Call of Duty scene for his comedic relief and innovative knowledge of connecting to those within the space. We cover his strategies, opinions on COD and the community, as well as the risks taken to get to where he is, and how one can break into the space. You’ll want to listen to this entire episode for sure!

We greatly appreciate Gursh’s time, and will have his links below for you to check out! If you have any questions, be sure to comment below so we can answer them! Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated! We hope you enjoy our interview, and we will see you in the next episode!

Welcome to episode #146 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have finally gotten news that season 1 will be dropping on December 6th, and we are beyond excited to get the grind going! No major leaks have come out as to what we will be seeing in season 1, but we are hoping for a lot compared to the launch of MWII. Some new maps will be coming, along with some added modes, and hopefully some quality of life changes to make the game that much more enjoyable. We share our thoughts as we come closer to this date! Along with this, some news has already leaked for the next COD coming out in 2024, titled COD Gulf War, developed by Treyarch. We touch on this, and though excited, explain how we cannot forget about the current COD and let it slip from our attention!

What are you hoping to see in season 1 of MWIII? Do you think the new maps will be a good addition, or will they be the worst maps compared to what we already have? What quality of life changes are you hoping to see at the start of season 1 or during it? Are you excited for COD Gulf War? What are some expectations that you have for that game?  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 #145 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we continue our coverage and thoughts on the game, as some big quality of life changes have come to MWIII, making the experience better than it has been since day 1. Lots of updates regarding weapon tuning, movement mechanics, and unlock systems have been fixed, and we are happy to see them. Along with this, we break into a discussion of why all developers should take the advice of the players like Sledgehammer has been doing, as well as sharing some big issues that we would like to see fixed for the future.

What do you think about some of the changes coming to MWIII? Have you noticed a difference in the game, or does it feel the same to you? What are some changes that you think need to come to the game sooner rather than later?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week

Welcome to episode #144 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

The full release of MWIII has finally arrived, and we are very excited to share our experience so far! We have gotten our hands on all the maps, as well as a majority of new weapons that were not available during the beta. We share our first impressions on what the game has to offer, as well as some critiques that have left us confused. So far this game has done an excellent job with sticking to the basics, however we cover some points that we feel need to be simplified even more to enhance the experience, and not make it more complicated. We also touch on our experience with zombies for the first time as well, and give our initial impressions of the mode.

How are you liking MWIII so far? What is your favorite part of the game? Are you a fan of the maps and modes? Do you agree with our opinions on what we believe is good and needs to be improved in the game?  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 #143 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

We finally have our hands on MWIII! With preordering the game, we have gotten our hands on the campaign early…and we are not pleased with it whatsoever. After completing it, we sit down and share our thoughts on the mission types, the story, length, and how this stacks up against previous COD campaigns. This is definitely not how we were hoping to start our year with MWIII, however it’s too big an issue to not cover and be honest about! We cover each aspect, and give our opinions on the campaign as a whole, and are curious what you think about our rating.

What did you think about the campaign? Did you feel the same way we did about it, or do you disagree? What are some of your biggest issues with it, and what would you rate it from 0-10? Do you think they milk this story with another few entries in the series around these characters, or do they do 1 more game and end it? 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 #142 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

The day is finally here. Our full review of Modern Warfare 2 is out, and we couldn’t have been more excited to make this. With over 1500 hours between us on this game, we give a full, comprehensive review on this entry in COD, and give our pros and cons throughout. We make sure to cover each aspect of the game; from the campaign and DMZ, to multiplayer and ranked play. We leave no stone unturned in this review, and end with our final score of the game. We hope you enjoy it, and be sure to let us know what you think!

Do you agree with our rating? What do you think of our opinions on the game? What did you agree with, and what did you disagree with? What would you rate MWII from 0-10? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week

Welcome to episode #141 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

We have finally hit level 1250 in MWII! After over 1500 hours between the both of us on MWII, we  finally hit the max level in the game, and have completed it just in time before we get ready for MWIII. We cover the final grind that was in place, and go into the difficulties and rewards you get for putting in all that time, and not having much in the way of rewards. We open up a discussion regarding the new vs. old prestige systems, and why most people don’t bother hitting the max level anymore in COD. With that being said, we talk about our upcoming episode for the MWII review, where we will cover every aspect of the game, and give our final review in season 3 of the COD Casuals before starting up Season 4 with the launch of MWIII. Be sure to be on the lookout for episode 142!

What level did you reach in MWII? Did you hit max level, or did you stop playing long ago? Do you agree with our opinions on hitting max level, and our thoughts on the new vs. old prestige systems? Which do you prefer? 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 #140 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are coming fresh off of playing week 2 of the MWIII beta, and we have lots to discuss! We have a new map in the rotation, as well as many new quality of life changes that have made the experience much better since week 1. We cover the big points that are going to change the game going forward, as well as our overall experience compared to the first week. We also give our opinions on what we think the game still needs to be even better, as well as covering what the community has to say about the beta so far. Until then, we will have to wait until its official release and see what they have for us!

Did you get a chance to play during week 2 of the beta? If so, what were you happy to see added, and what is one thing you want changed going forward? Do you think the game got better or worse after week 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 #139 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

It’s official! The MWIII beta is finally here, and we finally have our hands on this game after what has felt like forever! Week 1 of the beta is officially underway, and we have been playing it as much as we possibly can! We still can’t forget about the MWII grind, which is quickly finishing up, but our focus is shifting towards the next entry in Call of Duty. We are very excited with what we have seen and played so far, and share all of our thoughts and critiques wrapping up week 1. Lots of good, and some things that need tweaking to turn this COD into a top 5 of all time. From the maps, to the guns and gear system, we give an extensive rundown on everything we’ve seen so far, and what we are looking forward to seeing in week 2, which will have some new maps and features as well.

What are your thoughts on the beta so far? Are you a fan of the game overall compared to previous titles? What are your pros and cons, and what are you looking forward to most in week 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 #138 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, the beta for MWIII is right around the corner! We have some details that have come out regarding what we will be playing for the opening beta weekend on PS5, as well as some new details that will be relevant for when the full game releases. With these leaks, we have to stay composed and focused on finishing MWII up completely, as we have less time to finish the game at level 1250 and then produce our final review of the game before jumping into the next title. We are very excited to start a fresh game, and are hoping this title will be the defining one that puts COD back on the right track for the coming years!

Will you be playing the beta? If so, what are you most excited to try out? Do you think that this Call of Duty has a lot of pressure to succeed, or will it be no different than last year's title, and we will have the same thoughts about it? Are you looking forward to zombies as well after the cinematic trailer, or are you indifferent about it?  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 #137 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have come to the conclusion of season 5 of MWII, and now have a full picture of what we will conclude this game with in season 6, as COD Next draws closer. With the final season roadmap shown, we give our thoughts on this last season, and how we feel they let off in some aspects, and also give us some of the best bundles we have seen in the game. Along with this, we share our thoughts on the skin for getting to level 1250, and what COD should do to help showcase your hard work in their titles, as this one and previous titles severely lack compared to older ones.

What are your thoughts on the final season of MWII? Are you gonna hit the 1250 level, or are you done with the game and ready to play the MWIII beta? What do you think of our takes regarding in-game rewards for players? What are you hoping to see from COD Next, and what aspect of COD are you most excited to see showcased? 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 #136 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, the rumors and leaks surrounding MWIII have started to pick up again, as we draw closer to the beta and future COD Next event, where the multiplayer will be fully showcased. Some images surrounding the remastered Mw2 maps have surfaced, as well as a short clip of the movement that we will be seeing in the next title. We are beyond excited for the game after what we have seen, and we discuss the potential for these remastered maps in this game, and in future COD titles. Along with this, we draw close to the end of season 5, as we give our final thoughts on it, as our focus shifts towards the final stretch in season 6.

What do you think about the remastered map images that we have seen so far? Do you think the maps will live up to the hype, or will they fall short? Should remastered maps be a staple in CODs going forward, or is this a one-off? Are you going to be playing through season 6 to hit max level, or are you waiting until MWIII?

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Welcome to episode #135 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we give one of our final talks on the progression in season 4 of MWII, as we come to the final days, and then moving on to season 5 to wrap the game up. Despite it being the end of the game, we have continued to grind out the levels in pubs and in ranked, and are still shocked to see hacking being a big part of the ranked experience. We share our opinions on the matter, as well as our goals in ranked for season 4 and going into season 5. Along with this, we did hear some news about the future of COD, and that being with COD 2025. Rumor is that this game will feature all remastered Black Ops 2 maps at launch, similar to what MWIII is doing this year. We give our thoughts on this, and discuss if this is a wise move going forward within Call of Duty.

Are you still playing MWII, or have you long since given up? If you are or did play a lot, what was your experience like with cheaters? Do you share some of our stories? When it comes to the COD 2025 news, do you think this is a good or bad idea? Should COD always have staple maps, or innovate and create new ones each year? 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 #134 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are following up on some big leaks that have come out regarding the new MWIII perk system, now labeled as the gear system. We have seen specific gear from each class and what they do, and so far we are very optimistic! We share our thoughts on why this could be a big win for MWIII, but also what could potentially go wrong if not executed correctly. Along with this, there have been some new additions to MWII in the season 5 reloaded that are very random, and look to be things that are maybe being tested for MWIII? No one knows for sure, but we give our thoughts on what is being added in the final months of MWII.

What are your opinions on the new gear system overall? Should they stick to the normal perk system, or are you indifferent? Are you worried about this failing and being a broken part of the game, or do you not care much about it either way? What are your thoughts on the new voting system in MWII? Is it a good or bad idea? 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 #133 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us! We have Alyssa “Allycxt” Parker, a very well known streamer, founder of WxC, and a member of the Call of Duty League as an analyst and caster. We have the opportunity to learn about her early beginnings in gaming, and how the road from casual gaming led to a path towards competing in Call of Duty, to an email that got her started as a caster on the professional side of COD. We then lead into how she took this following to grow her following as a streamer, and then deciding to be a pioneer in developing the first women’s Call of Duty league. She is a trailblazer in an untouched realm of Call of Duty, and we dive into the reasoning behind it, and what she hopes to accomplish within the coming years inside the gaming space.

We want to thank her for her time and insight into her ever growing career, and we hope you enjoy hearing her story, and we would love to hear any questions or thoughts on what you heard in this episode! Be sure to leave them in the comments on Youtube, as well as to comment and subscribe for more content like this! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week!

Welcome to episode #132 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have lots of bg news regarding MWIII, as well as a trailer and an official release date, being November 10th on all platforms. With this release, we have seen a lot of changes that are coming to this year's COD, and we are beyond excited already! Changes that we and the rest of the community complained about in MWII are now being fixed, as well as some other much needed changes that we have wanted for the past few years. We cover all the news that has been confirmed so far, and give our takes on what is top priority for this COD, and what should stay for future games.

What are your thoughts on the recent MWIII leaks? Are you as excited as us, or are you skeptical about the game due to false promises in the past? What part of the game are you most excited for, and what is one change you still think they should add to MWIII? 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 #131 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we cover some of the new changes that have come to MWII, and ones that most were not expecting to see. Are these just late decisions by the developers, or are they getting us ready for changes that will be coming to MWII? With that being said, our main topic circles around COD Mobile vs. mainline COD, and the success that COD Mobile has seen over the past year, regarding bringing fan favorite maps, weapons, and interesting camos and player skins. We cover the divide between both games, and discuss what future CODs could take from COD Mobile to see more success.

What are your thoughts on COD Mobile vs. mainline COD? Do you agree with some of our opinions? What is one thing that COD Mobile does that you wish the mainline titles would implement? Should COD be on a yearly cycle like it currently is, or should it be under one title, and add to it on a consistent basis? 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 #130 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, season 5 is underway, and we share our thoughts so far on the new maps, weapons, and everything else that is new with this season. Along with this, we have an official date for Modern Warfare 3, being November 10th. We are very excited for this, and along with it have some intel as to what is going to be included in the game! Lots of the changes are in the forward direction, and we discuss our opinions on what we hope to see with these changes, and what is needed for MWIII to be the best COD in recent years.

What do you think about the rumored changes coming to MWIII? Are you optimistic, or do you have concerns with this game at launch and going forward? Will you be playing MWIII or waiting until COD 2024? 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 #129 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we give our overview of the season 5 roadmap, which is set to release on August 2nd, and we have a lot to talk about! This season has some new things that we are excited for, such as new maps and guns, but a bigger talk is brought up. Has IW let us down with what is included in these seasons? We were promised a lot more at the start of the game, and though they have delivered on this promise to an extent, there is much more that could’ve been done to live up to the MWII name. With this reset, we share our final ranked placing and experience as we look towards the reset and start from the beginning once again. What are your thoughts on the season 5 roadmap? Do you feel that they have been lackluster, or are you satisfied with what has been included? What is your opinion on the remastered maps? Do you agree with us on remastering MWII maps and not COD4 maps? Where did you finish ranked this season, and what’s your goal rank to hit this coming season? 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 #128 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, more leaks have continued to come out regarding MWIII, including the logo that will be used for the game. This opens up our discussion as to what Infinity Ward will continue to keep and develop from MWII, and what will they abandon? We discuss this, along with what we think needs to be improved to live up to the title of a sequel to MWII, and will they be able to live up to the original from 2011. Along with this, a lot of the community has been hooked on the old Call of Duty titles that have now been fixed so they are playable. Though this is great for the community as a whole, is it something Microsoft will cash out on? 

What do you think of our opinions on what should be kept and scrapped for MWIII? Is there anything we missed that you think is important to keep for the next title? What are your thoughts on Microsoft potentially introducing microtransactions to these old CODs to make money off them? Will they do this, or leave them alone? 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 #127 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we have lots of news and reviews to cover. Recently, there have been some new rumors surrounding MWIII, and we couldn’t be more excited over what we’ve heard so far! Hopefully they continue to make these steps in the right direction and we end up getting one of the best CODs in recent years. Along with this, we also bring you our Raid episode 3 and 4 final review! It has been one of the best additions to MWII, and we had a blast playing each episode. We share our highs and lows within the episodes, and our hopes for continuing the series in MWIII.

What are your thoughts on what has been rumored about MWIII so far? Are you going to be playing the game regardless, or will you be skipping this COD? Also, what is on your wishlist for this COD? Have you played the Raid episodes for this game, or did you not bother? If you did play, what was your favorite episode and why? 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 #126 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we got some news heading into the last few months of MWII, with some questionable moves that have left us wondering what is next for season 5. Season 4 reloaded has been announced, and we have some new bundles that are exciting. However, we delve into a bigger issue regarding these bundles, and why we never end up buying them, despite us liking what’s included in them. A few new maps have also made their way into season 4 reloaded, and this raises another issue with us as to what was promised from the beginning of the game, as we share our hopes for the final season of Modern Warfare II.

What are your thoughts on season 4 reloaded? Are you excited for the new map and bundles, or are you going to continue playing as if this update never happened? What are your thoughts on our opinions regarding the new map, and the price tag these bundles have had in this COD and in recent CODs? What is your biggest wish for season 5 to close out MWII? 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 #125 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we continue covering our progress within season 4 of MWII, as well as a topic surrounding hype for future COD titles. Some have already given up on MWIII, and are looking forward to the next in the series from Treyarch, coming in 2024. We give our takes on this thought process, as well as the notion that XDefiant is coming in as a replacement for COD to some. With this shift, there has been lots of hacking on all levels in MWII, and this is definitely a result of support dwindling down for this game as we come closer to the end of the game.

What are your thoughts on switching titles during the MWII season, and the thought of skipping MWIII for the next COD game made by Treyarch? Do you buy and play COD regardless of what is included in the game, or do you wait until after it is released? Have you looked into xDefiant? Do you see it as a replacement for COD in the future?  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 #124 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we continue covering and sharing our experience with ranked in MWII, as most have dropped off, and have started to notice more hackers at all levels, as we wonder if support for the game is slowly dropping off. We also cover our latest experiences, and share our stories when the game pushes us too far! Along with this, we cover some of the recent moves being made by the Boston Breach regarding players, and look forward to an announcement hopefully soon! We end with a small discussion regarding the xDefiant beta, and share our thoughts on what we have seen so far.

If you are still playing ranked, have you noticed the increase in hackers as well? Do you think support for the game has dropped off significantly, or completely at this point? What are some of your biggest “rage” moments, and what do you do in those situations? If you played the xDefiant beta, what were your thoughts? Do you agree or disagree with our opinions? 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 #123 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we discuss the conclusion of the 2023 season for the CDL, and how the championship weekend panned out. We cover some highlights from the event, as well as what is next for the majority of the teams competing. Along with this, season 4 has been underway, and we share our thoughts on the new maps, and new season of ranked. With lots of people dropping off from MWII, we discuss why so many players leave the game before its conclusion, and if this is an issue Call of Duty needs to work on for the future. We also cover a big contract to streamer xQC worth $100 million, and what implications this has for gaming.

Are you grinding season 4 with us, or have you moved onto another FPS or game altogether? Do you agree with our reasoning as to why so many stop playing COD? Let us know your thoughts on the recent contract for xQC, and what you think about our opinions. Do you agree or disagree? 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 #122 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we take a look at the season 4 roadmap, and everything it has to offer from new multiplayer maps, to weapons and game modes! We have two more seasons of MWII, and discuss what is needed to help keep the fanbase playing until MWIII. We cover each part of the roadmap, and what we are looking forward to most. Along with this, we cover some of our expectations for the next COD, and how to build off of MWII so that the next COD is one of the best within the past 5 years. XDefiant is also around the corner for an open beta, and we debate the idea of this being a COD “killer”.

Have you kept up with playing MWII, and if so, are you excited for what’s coming in season 4? Are you still grinding ranked play with us? If so, what’s the highest rank you’ve reached? Do you agree with our assessment of MWIII? 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 #121 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are finally getting to see what will be coming for season 4 of MWII. We have news on the new Warzone 2 map that will be coming at launch, and hopefully it is a successful new addition for the Warzone community. We still wait for news on multiplayer, and hope to hear something within the week. Along with this, CDL champs is right around the corner, and we share our thoughts and predictions for the biggest Call of Duty match of the year! We also dive into some recent news regarding Activision support for this COD and the future, and what that may look like going forward.

Are you going to be watching COD Champs this week? If so, who do you think will win it all? What are your thoughts on our discussion about Activision? Do you think they will offer more support and change going forward, or is money their sole purpose?  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 #120 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, we are coming to the closing weeks of season 3 in MWII, and are looking forward to what Infinity Ward has to offer come season 4. In the meantime, we have continued the ranked grind, as well as sharing some of our story with Raid episode 3. Along with this, some interesting news has come out regarding older COD projects that are being shut down by Activison, and the community is split. Is this a good thing or bad thing for Call of Duty, and is there any alternative?

With the talk around Activision and older titles, would you want to play a remastered Call of Duty? If so, which ones? Do you yearn for that old experience of COD over what is currently offered, or would it be a game you play on occasion just for nostalgia? 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 #119 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

With Season 3 reloaded underway, and some new changes coming before the end of the season, we give our mid-season updates on how we’ve been progressing in ranked, as well as what we’ve been experiencing in face-off. We also give some thoughts on what has been happening in the CDL, as the professional season is quickly coming to an end, with Major V and champs being the last two events. We hope you’ve been following along as we share our takeaways and hopes for the Boston Breach at the end of the year.

Have you been following along with the CDL season throughout the year? If so, have you been a fan for awhile or did you start watching because of us? How has season 3 been going for you so far? As of posting this, face-off has been removed along with infected. Do we see these game modes return, or are they gone forever? 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 #118 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!

In this episode, some major news has come our way in the COD community. It was officially announced that we will be getting MWIII 2023 in November, following an alpha and beta. You know the original MW3 is our favorite COD of all time, so our hopes for this one are high. We share our thoughts, and give our wishlist as to what we hope to see from this Call of Duty, hoping to deliver what the fans really want out of the game after the feedback from MWII. Along with this, there is some big news with big creators getting involved in the CDL as the year comes to a close, and we give our thoughts on what needs to be done to help COD and the CDL grow. 

How excited are you for MWIII? Are you optimistic, or are you expecting it to be another year of the same stuff? What is your wishlist for this game, and what do you want to see changed from MWII to MWIII? Are you going to be tuning into these streamers to watch COD Champs? If so, who? 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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