I’m DONE With Call of Duty: The Final Straw (AI, Microtransactions, Lag)
In this video, I’m sharing my honest and unfiltered thoughts on the current state of Call of Duty. After years of playing and investing in the franchise, I’ve reached my breaking point. I’m discussing the major issues that have led me to quit, including:
* The Rise of AI Content: How the increasing use of AI in Call of Duty is impacting gameplay and creativity.
* Excessive Microtransactions and Pay-to-Win: The exorbitant costs of in-game items and the feeling that the game is becoming pay-to-win.
* Unreliable Servers and Lag: The constant server issues and lag that make the game virtually unplayable.
I’ll be sharing my personal experiences and frustrations, and explaining why I believe these problems are ruining the Call of Duty experience. If you’re also feeling disillusioned with the franchise, or if you’re curious about the issues plaguing Call of Duty, this video is for you.
Let me know what your thoughts are and if you’re still playing COD – and if not, what game should I try next?
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TIMESTAMPS – Feel free to jump around!
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00:00 – Intro
01:01 – My History With Call of Duty
02:01 – What Started To Change My Mind?
04:47 – The Microsoft/Activision Deal and slop content
05:35 – Bundle Design
06:06 – An Unplayable Game
08:19 – A Dwindling Player Base
09:20 – Pay To Win Events?
10:34 – Lack of Original Content
12:32 – The Rise of AI Content
13:12 – The Future of the Channel
14:14 – Outro
Sources:
https://www.theflatnoodle.com/YouTube/2025-02-19-COD-Cooked.txt
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