Call of Duty Endowment, ‘Seal of Distinction’ submissions phase

The Call of Duty Endowment today begins its application process for the sixth annual “Seal of Distinction” Awards, recognizing U.S. and U.K. based non-profits that demonstrate the highest levels of effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in placing ex-service personnel into high-quality jobs.

The prestigious award for grantees is accompanied by a £23,000 unrestricted grant, as well as the opportunity to apply for future funding.… Read the rest

CWL Seattle Recap

Call of Duty World League

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Seattle Open, Presented by PlayStation 4, gave CWL fans perspective on where their favorite teams stand after Rostermania took the league by storm in mid-April.

Rise Nation, who recently swapped out Anthony “Methodz” Zinni for Austin “SlasheR” Liddicoat, stole the CWL Seattle Open championship from the Evil Geniuses, beating them in back-to-back Grand Finals series after making an incredible Losers Bracket run.… Read the rest

2018 Call of Duty World League Championship Headed to Columbus

The year’s biggest competitive Call of Duty® event of the season, the 2018 Call of Duty World League Championship, Presented by PlayStation®4, is headed to Columbus, Ohio, on August 15 – 19, 2018. The definitive competition for the best Call of Duty® esports players from around the world will take place at the Nationwide Arena August 17 – 19, 2018 and will close a record-setting season, featuring $4.2 million in total prizing.… Read the rest

Call of Duty: WWII Alexa Skill

Call of Duty®: WWII players will have an additional ally on their side with the Call of Duty Alexa Skill. Created by Activision and available in Beta, the Call of Duty Alexa Skill features an array of support options, including personalized player recommendations, updates on in-game achievements and the ability to stay connected with and compare your play with friends.… Read the rest

CWL Seattle Open Pool Play: Pools C and D Preview

2018 Call of Duty World League

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Seattle Open, Presented by PlayStation 4, comes right after rostermania, a week-long period of roster changes that shook up the rosters of some of the CWL’s best teams.

This event will be the first opportunity for newly formed teams to find their strengths and for the rest of the pack to take notes on their new competition.… Read the rest

Call of Duty: WWII, ‘The War Machine’ Second DLC pack

With The War Machine, Sledgehammer Games has created a series of exciting new maps and experiences designed to take Call of Duty®: WWII players to all-new theatres of war. Players will fight in an iconic World War II battle at Dunkirk, travel to a secret German V-2 rocket facility and push the battle across continents and into Egypt.… Read the rest

CWL Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs Championship Recap

AMES MATTONE – CWL Pro League

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs, Presented by PlayStation 4, ended with FaZe Clan earning their first major championship since the 2015 MLG Pro League Season 3 Playoffs.

After wading through the Losers Bracket, FaZe beat OpTic Gaming in the Stage 1 Grand Finals, taking the Stage 1 title with back-to-back five game series victories.… Read the rest

CWL Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs Previews, Pt. 2

CWL Pro League

The 2018 CWL Birmingham champions and the 2017 CWL Champions both look to add a Pro League Stage 1 title to their resumes.

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs, Presented by PlayStation 4, ends the three month long journey for the top four teams from Divisions A and B, and will determine the CWL’s best Pro League team in Stage 1.… Read the rest

CWL Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs Previews, Pt. 1

CWL Pro League

Rise Nation and FaZe Clan finished on top of their respective Pro League divisions. Can they continue that success and defeat their first round opponents?

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Pro League Stage 1 Playoffs, presented by PlayStation 4, will see the top-eight Stage 1 teams battle it out for $500,000 and bragging rights inside the MLG Arena on April 6-8.… Read the rest

Luminosity Take CWL Birmingham Open Championship

This weekend, competitors from around the world arrived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, to compete for the top prize at the CWL Birmingham Open, presented by PlayStation®4, but only Luminosity walked away champion. Teams Splyce, Rise Nation and OpTic Gaming rounded-out the top four spots at the three-day competition in Call of Duty: WWII, hosted at the INSOMNIA62 Gaming Festival.… Read the rest

CWL Pro League Stage 1 Division B Week 4 Roundup

CWL Pro League

FaZe Clan and Epsilon bookend Division B with notable final Stage 1 regular season weeks.

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Pro League, Presented by PlayStation 4, ended Division B play on March 22, with FaZe Clan (1st, 11-3, 38-16) stealing the division’s first place position.

During FaZe’s successful finish, Epsilon Esports (8th, 2-12, 14-39) ended their Division B campaign with their first and only Stage 1 victories.… Read the rest