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A podcast about Call of Duty on a casual and professional level. We're two gamers who have been playing Call of Duty for years now and have a passion for it. More specifically, watching professional Call of Duty. The scene is slowly growing with the Call

Justin Yin and Mike Hargens


    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 221 EPISODES


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    WILL CALL OF DUTY BE A XBOX EXCLUSIVE? | PRICE INCREASE | The COD Casuals Ep. 221

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 85:55


    Welcome to episode #221 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we start off with the massive, yet unfortunate news of GTA VI being delayed until 2026. Though the demand is there for it to come out now, we cover why this delay is a good sign, and the importance of quality over hitting a deadline in gaming. We then shift to some rumors that are floating around regarding the battle pass for next year's COD. Rumor has it that there will be even more exclusive content and potential game modes that will be locked behind a paywall. This should come as no surprise, however it is a big concern regarding how far they take this, and we discuss the potential problems that could arise from this. What are your thoughts on delays in gaming? Does it bother you that GTA VI has been delayed into 2026, or are you excited regardless? What are your thoughts on the potential paywall in the battle pass for next year's COD? Would you buy it, or does it depend on what they have to offer? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    CALL OF DUTY 2026 LEAKS?! | The COD Casuals Ep. 220

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 59:57


    Welcome to episode #220 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we have some serious news that has been leaked for COD 2026, and most of it is not looking good already. There was recently a leak regarding the movement system they plan to implement, and their choice to not be continuing with omni movement. We discuss the possible move going forward with COD where they stick to one movement system, or if this flip-flopping of systems is what they should continue for the future. There has also been leaks that the campaign for COD 2025 is not living up to expectations, thus leaving us wondering if developers could put more time into what really matters when making a good COD. What are your thoughts on developers continuing to create their own movement system every year instead of sticking with omni movement? Do you think it was a game-changing system, or has it been overhyped and developers should continue creating their own twist on the movement? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 CDL MAJOR 3 PREDICTIONS | OPTIC, FAZE, AND LA THIEVES | The COD Casuals Ep. 219

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 68:32


    Welcome to episode #219 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we are looking ahead to major 3 in Miami, and cover all the big talking points leading up to this event. This is a very important major for a lot of the mid-pack teams, and their hopes for qualifying for champs. Lots of teams have made changes, and some have shown improvement while others have continued to slide downhill. We make our predictions for who is going to show out for this major, and what some teams need to do in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Which team do you feel needs to make a change the most? Is there any team that needs to stick together after this major, or is no team safe? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 7 2025?! VERDANSK IS BACK! | The COD Casuals Ep. 218

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 91:09


    Welcome to episode #218 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we have some major leaks and rumors towards COD 2025, which is being labeled as Black Ops 7. We have some confirmations regarding the omni movement returning, as well as the setting and timeline being after Black Ops 2, and being set in Japan. We share our excitement and trepidation towards this move, as we are curious if players will feel burnt out on a very similar experience to Black Ops 6 again, or we trust that Treyarch will deliver and bring us another great title. We then end on some updates regarding Verdansk and its success in bringing people back to COD, and cover another very interesting weekend of CDL matches, as teams and storylines continue to develop. What are your initial thoughts on these Black Ops 7 rumors? Do you think this game will play exactly like BO6, or will it be completely different? Should Treyarch focus their efforts on a better ranked play system this year, or leave it and handle the cheating situation? Finally, have you been playing Warzone? If so, what do you think of the addition of Verdansk, and the hope that they continue improving and developing Warzone? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    VIDEO GAMES NOT WORTH IT, ROKKR AND FALCONS CHANGE | The COD Casuals Ep. 217

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 78:50


    Welcome to episode #217 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we start off with a trip down memory lane on old handheld consoles, and the recent discussion around the Switch 2 reveal and pricing issues. We share our thoughts on how we believe this will become an even bigger issue going forward, as developers look to charge more for games, and gamers continue to lose faith in developers. We then shift to this week's CDL matches, and give some analysis on the teams that have been trending upwards, and give our opinions on some mid-tier teams that didn't make the necessary changes. This will play a big factor into who's making champs and who is gonna sit out until EWC. Do you think games will get more expensive as the years go on, or is $70 the standard price we will still continue to expect? What were your thoughts on ROKKR and Vegas with their new teams? Will they be playing spoiler or will they continue to regress? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC PRED OUT, HUKE IS BACK! BLACK OPS 6 SEASON 3 | The COD Casuals Ep. 216

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 68:14


    Welcome to episode #216 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we have lots of big CDL news to break down, as there have been lots of teams in the mid to lower pack who have made big team changes to help fight and secure their spot for COD champs in a few months time. Some big names have been shifted around, and we cover all the moves and our opinions on how these teams will perform, either positively or negatively. Finally, we end with some talk on the season 3 roadmap that has been released. With Verdansk being the main focus for Call Of Duty, the multiplayer side of the roadmap is lacking, and we share our thoughts on the “promise” of getting more maps, and the hope that these maps will make it into ranked play or the CDL, as we are in desperate need for new maps to keep things fresh. Who do you think made the best moves during this portion of rostermania? Will any teams make a big jump in their performance and standings, or will some changes not matter? What is your thought on the current OpTic roster? Will they be able to get back to winning this season? Finally, what do you think about the lack of multiplayer content in season 3, and focus on Verdansk? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 FAZE MAJOR II CHAMPIONS | THE DYNASTY | The COD Casuals Ep. 215

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 64:44


    Welcome to episode #215 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we break down a very exciting Major II tournament, filled with lots of unexpected results and runs from teams we did not expect. This event showed us a lot from the teams in the midfield, as some that we have come to expect on Sunday ended their tournament early, and a few teams fighting for 4-6th made an appearance on Sunday. We cover the big matches in this major that led to some big story lines, and give our thoughts on what led some of these teams to have success, and what other teams are going to be thinking about over the coming weeks. It is becoming very clear who the best teams are in this game, and we share our thoughts on what needs to be done so we can have a closer fight at the top. What was your biggest takeaway from this major? Did you predict most of these matches correctly? Do you think FaZe has gotten even better, or did the Thieves just not show their potential this major? Do you think OpTic will come back and make it to Sunday in Major III? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 CDL MAJOR II PREDICTIONS | The COD Casuals Ep. 214

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 74:18


    Welcome to episode #214 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we are ramping up for Major 2, and we are beyond excited! There is a strong fight for the top spot between FaZe and Thieves, as well as the fight for 3rd with the current struggles of OpTic. That being said, OpTic have made the statement that Kenny has officially been released from the starting roster, implementing that he is no longer a part of the organization. With this change, the rumor is that Skyz will be returning to the CDL with OpTic, and the fanbase has been divided on whether this is the right move or not. We break down our thoughts on the move, and our overall position on OpTic. We close out with our bracket prediction for Major II. With the Major out of the way and our bracket broken, did you think any of our predictions were insane, or did your predictions look similar? What were the biggest upsets of the tournament for you? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    NEW BATTLEFIELD, BO6 SEASON 3, VERDANSK IS BACK! | The COD Casuals Ep. 213

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 80:22


    Welcome to episode #213 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we continue with the topic of CDL teams and their current standings, as we have another week of matches, and another eye opening round of games that have us wondering what is next for these teams. Along with this, we cover some news regarding the new Battlefield game in development, and if we feel it will be a strong rival to next year's COD. Finally, we close with some of our hopes with season 3, as there have been rumors of multiple new maps on the way, and the possibility of them coming to ranked play and the CDL.  What are your thoughts on the Battlefield gameplay and news that we've seen so far? Are you going to be playing it, and will it compete with COD? Do you think any of the maps from season 3 will make it to ranked and the CDL, or will we see the same maps for the foreseeable 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.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC ROSTER CHANGE, MODERN WARFARE 4, AND WARZONE IS OVER| The COD Casuals Ep. 212

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 82:08


    Welcome to episode #212 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we do a full recap on the 2nd and last minor tournament in the CDL. We had some expected runs, and some that have people wondering who is at the top of the power rankings. With FaZe making an early exit, Surge placing 2nd, and Thieves looking dominant as ever, the excitement is at an all time high as we go into major 2. OpTic have continued to struggle, and the situation is becoming more severe every time they play. The main question is: Will they make a change? Finally, we end with some discussion regarding a rumor that COD will not be coming to last-gen consoles, and we give our thoughts on if this is a good or bad idea. There is also big news with season 3 being delayed, and share our hopes as to why this delay happened, and what we may expect. Do you think Vancouver Surge will be able to keep up their performances going into Major 2, or will they flop? After this minor, are the Thieves your top team, or does FaZe still hold that spot? What do you think about old-gen consoles not getting Call of Duty anymore? Is it time developers move on, or should they still support? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC NEEDS TO CHANGE?! CDL MINOR 2 PREDICTIONS | The COD Casuals Ep. 211

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 76:42


    Welcome to episode #211 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we cover the past week of matches with the 2nd and last minor right around the corner. We have some teams that have continued to make big strides as a team, and some that are raising some serious concern. For us, the Breach have continued to struggle, and taking the fight to the top teams seems more distant than it ever has this season. We share our thoughts on the team, and what we believe could be part of their problem. Along with this, the biggest shock has been the downward trend of OpTic. They have continued to struggle, and going into the minor, very few are keeping the faith that they will be able to bounce back in time, and especially with their own major right around the corner. We continue our thoughts on this matter, and cover lots of the rumors as to why they are struggling, as well as some solutions that have been brought up. With the minor just wrapping up, what are your thoughts on the Boston team with their current placement? Do you think they need to make a change, or is there something fundamentally wrong with their playstyle? What is your opinion on OpTic? Will they stick together or split up? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC MADE A MISTAKE?! PRED IS BACK | The COD Casuals Ep. 210

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 74:38


    Welcome to episode #210 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, the CDL has finally returned, and we've got some new faces in the league, and some returning ones as well. We have Pred returning to OpTic, and Neptune joining the Vancouver Surge. OpTic has been off to a very slow start, going 0-2 in matches, and 0-6 in map count. On the other hand, Vancouver pulled off a close win against FaZe. Neptune has found his spot on this team, and has improved them dramatically, but OpTic has not looked the same since major 1. Some serious debate has been around the fate of OpTic, and we give our opinions on the future of those players, and our response to the OpTic “fans”, Will OpTic make a change or will they stick with this roster for the rest of the year? What do you think is the root of their issues right now? Do you think Neptune is becoming a top player in the CDL? What are your opinions on who are the current top teams, and what teams need to make a change the most? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC PRED BACK?! | PSN SHUTDOWN | The COD Casuals Ep. 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 66:45


    Welcome to episode #209 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional!In this episode, we cover some big news that came as a shock to some, and was expected by others. Pred was officially announced back onto the starting roster for OpTic, and Huke has been let go as a free agent. The debate lies in if this is the correct move for OpTic. After a lackluster Major 1 performance, they need to bounce back in this second split, and with Pred's time off and potentially higher ceiling as a player, speculation has risen if he will be the piece that makes OpTic compete against FaZe and Thieves. With Huke being a free agent, questions have risen as to where he will go, and who's spot he will be taking, as we discuss the lack of changes within the bottom teams despite poor Major 1 performances. Finally, we close on the PSN shutdown, and the bigger discussion of how this issue is one of the biggest cons to gaming on a console, and the reliance on online servers to play even single player games. What was your reaction to the Pred news? After this weekend's matches in major 2, what did you think of his performance overall? Are there some growing pains as a team they need to overcome, or is there a bigger issue that needs to be resolved? What are your thoughts on online servers for single player games? Should some things be left off the cloud, or is it just not possible in today's climate of gaming? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us:Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠Contact us:Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 SEASON 2 OVERVIEW AND FAZE ARE THE CHAMPIONS | The COD Casuals Ep. 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 81:56


    Welcome to episode #208 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we begin with covering the new season 2 content, and to see if it has delivered and hopefully brought some fans back to the game. With the new maps and guns added, there is hope for the rest of season 2, as well as what we will be getting with season 2 reloaded. The main topic for this episode is the recap of Major 1 in the CDL. This shaped up to be one of the best events we have seen in a long time. From some big teams not making it to Sunday, to an insane battle in grand finals, we break down some of the big moments from this major, and what we should expect from teams regarding changes after this event. Who are some of the teams that you think are going to make a change after their major 1 placement? What was the biggest surprise for you from this major, and did your team make it as far as you had hoped? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.  Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 SEASON 2 | CHIEFS VS EAGLES REMATCH | The COD Casuals Ep. 207

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 72:03


    Welcome to episode #207 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with some much needed football talk as the superbowl is having another repeat year, and then we shift the conversation to the CDL and how the field is looking going into major 1. We share our thoughts on who we think is going to make it to Sunday, and who is going to be making an early exit. We then break down the season 2 roadmap for Black Ops 6, and there are some big quality of life changes coming. Firstly with the addition of the cross-play feature for console players, and a new perk that could change the game. There is a big emphasis on multiplayer and zombies this season, and little to none on warzone. Was this intentional? Having major 1 in the books, were your predictions right? Who do you think is going to make a change first? Are you excited to be playing season 2, or is there not enough to bring you back? What are your thoughts on the return of grind? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.  Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    FUTURE OF GAMING | VIDEO GAMES WILL BE $100?! | The COD Casuals Ep. 206

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 66:41


    Welcome to episode #206 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we start off with some big gaming news; the potential of game prices increasing to $100. After the rumors of GTA VI costing $100 at launch, other developers are hoping to follow suit with their games. We break down why this isn't realistic, and how this will have a huge impact on gamers everywhere. We shift this towards the talk of free to play games, and how this model may work it's way into Call of Duty. Finally, we close on some big updates coming to Black Ops 6, and the potential of bringing players back to Black Ops 6. With these changes, the CDL back, and rumored season 2 maps, could COD be back? What do you think of the $100 price tag attached to the game's rumor? Is any game worth that price to you? If this happened, would you stop gaming altogether? What do you think of the new COD updates? Will this bring players back, or is there more work to be done? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    STREAMING VS 9-5 JOB | BLACK OPS 6 CDL MINOR | The COD Casuals Ep. 205

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 73:56


    Welcome to episode #205 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are coming off of the first CDL minor, and we have some thoughts and discussion about this event and its bigger meaning. With COD in a tough state, is this where effort should be focused towards with the CDL? We bring up the issues of the league's infrastructure, and how the challengers' scene is more dead than ever, and this leaves a lot to be desired for up and coming pros, looking to break into the scene. Finally, with the results of the minor, we shift our focus towards the final push before Major 1, and speculate some moves that may be happening before, and definitely after the event. We break down the main team's placements and if we believe a change is in order. Which teams do you believe are going to make a change first? Is there any team that is safe? What are your predictions for Major 1? What did you think about our talk on the CDL infrastructure? What more should they be doing, and what should they shift focus off of? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    CALL OF DUTY IS IN TROUBLE | The COD Casuals Ep. 204

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 60:55


    Welcome to episode #204 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we address the serious issues that Call of Duty is currently going through. We believe this to be one of the worst times COD has ever gone through in its history, and we break down why this has continued to happen, what led to it happening, and what Activision can do about it. The more time that passes, the more people fall off of the game, and get less interested in the next title. With other games at people's disposal that can provide what they're looking for, Activision and Call of Duty have some big moves to make to maintain their player base down the line. We discuss these options, as well as what our predictions are for the future of the title. What do you think about the current state of COD? Is this the worst it has ever been or no? Does the current state of the game impact your ability to play it, or are you still playing with little to no issues? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    DO GAMERS GET BETTER AS THEY AGE? | BLACK OPS 6 DOUBLE XP | The COD Casuals Ep. 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 74:08


    Welcome to episode #203 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In the first episode 2025, we start off with our recap of one of our biggest grind times during Black Ops 6, with a full week of double XP. We have put in plenty of hours, and with COD being in a tough state at the moment, we share our experience with the game, and compare it to those who have not been having the best time. Along with this, our discussion shifts towards skill and game knowledge as you age. Do players get better as they age, or worse? This discussion has carried into the CDL at times, and lends itself to the casual player base who may give up on a game as they get older and “worse”. What level are you currently in BO6? Are you still grinding out the levels, or are you waiting until ranked play is fixed? What are your opinions on your skill diminishing as you get older? Do you feel you've become a smarter player overall, or has gaming become more difficult for you over the years?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 HACKERS AND PLAYERS LEAVING CALL OF DUTY? | The COD Casuals Ep. 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 84:10


    Welcome to episode #202 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In our final episode 0f 2024, we share our current feelings with Black Ops 6, and recent experiences as we draw to the end of the year, and lots of complaints have been surfacing. With this news, we cover our experiences with the game in its current state, as well as some personal “gaming goals” that we have set for ourselves, as many struggle to balance other games than COD, and feel burnt out too early. Along with this, some recent competition has come up against Call of Duty, and with ranked play being in the state it is currently in, we discuss the future of the ranked play model, and what impact this will have on the competitive scene as a whole. Will people return, or will they move on to better competitive titles? What do you think is the answer for the hacking situation in COD right now? Is cross-play the issue, or lack of anti-cheat? Will these other games such as Marvel Rivals take over and hurt the competitive scene? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 HACKERS, FAZE STRUGGLING, AND OPTIC ROSTER CHANGES | The COD Casuals Ep. 201

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 71:33


    Welcome to episode #201 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have week 2 of the CDL in the books, and we won't see anymore matches until their return in 2025. So far, we have been able to see what each team is looking like, and generally what the strong and weak teams currently are. Thankfully for us, the Boston Breach are off to a near perfect start! We discuss their matches, and give our thoughts on what has led to this success and turnaround from last year's woes. Along with this, we cover some of the other big news surrounding the other teams, mainly FaZe and OpTic. FaZe's struggles continue, and OpTic has to adjust with a new member on the team, and for what seems to be the foreseeable future. Will these teams maintain that top 3 pedestal, or will some mid level teams rise up? What do you think about the competition level in the CDL this year? Do you think it is higher or lower than previous years? Also, what do you think about our talks on the potential of FaZe? Will they stick together or is a change imminent? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 | CDL BOSTON BREACH BEATS OPTIC TEXAS! | The COD Casuals Ep. 200

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 72:10


    Welcome to episode #200 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! Firstly, we want to thank you for your continued support, and helping us get all the way to 200 episodes! We start this episode off with our first week of the CDL in the books, and we are beyond excited, as the Boston Breach are off to a great start! We break down their games, and what has been leading to their success. Along with this, we cover some big news that has happened in the CDL regarding OpTic Texas, and how this may affect their standing during the year. We share our thoughts on this discussion, and end with a look towards next week's matches. Are you watching the CDL this year? If so, which player or team are you supporting? Who is your team to look out for, and who's your team that you think is gonna be struggling all year? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! We wanted to thank you again for getting us to this monumental episode. We hope you all enjoy it, and we'll see you next week! Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 RANK PLAY, PROP HUNT, AND THE CDL RETURNS! | The COD Casuals Ep. 199

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 78:26


    Welcome to episode #199 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we continue our coverage of ranked play, and with new maps being added in with season 1 reloaded coming up, we are going to have some potential changes coming to ranked in the near future, and for the better. Our main topic today is surrounding the topic of if COD needs to evolve, as some are saying that Black Ops 6 is good, but a “step in the wrong direction”. We break down this argument, and if we think this a valid argument or not. Finally, we end with some discussion about the CDL, as we are only a few days away from the opening weekend, and have lots of new teams and room for potential upsets. We share our thoughts on the matches and give our predictions. What do you think about Hacienda coming into ranked play in the future? Does it need to be added or should it replace a map such as Red Card? What do you think about the topic of COD needing to evolve? Does it need to change, or is it being the same thing every year that fans look forward to? Finally, what were your predictions after week 1 of the CDL? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    HACKERS IN BLACK OPS 6 AND RANK PLAY | The COD Casuals Ep. 198

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 67:25


    Welcome to episode #198 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we cover our initial thoughts on ranked play in Black Ops 6, as it has been released earlier than it ever has in previous titles, and we have lots to say. Overall, the experience for us has been fantastic. We share our opinions on the state of ranked from our perspective, but also discuss the biggest problem plaguing ranked play at the moment: hackers. This has been an ongoing issue over the years, and as of now, it is not improving. Many believe this will be the make or break for ranked, and we give our thoughts on the matter, and discuss what Treyarch and Activision need to do to have ranked be the biggest success it possibly can be. What are your first impressions of ranked? Do you enjoy the maps/modes, or do you think more guns and different maps should be added? What current rank are you? Have you experienced any hackers yet, and if so how bad has it been? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 SEASON 1 REVIEW AND RANK PLAY | The COD Casuals Ep. 197

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 68:04


    Welcome to episode #197 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have season 1 of Black Ops 6 here! We have a few new maps at launch, as well as the anticipation of ranked play coming out. We share our thoughts on the content so far in season 1, as well as some of what is to come mid season with some remastered maps. In this season, we also have some fan favorite weapons returning, and share our opinions on if these will be part of the meta, or if they may end up broken and banned by the pros. The hype is real for ranked play this year, and we want to hear your thoughts on what you think the state of ranked play is and will be for this year. Have you gotten a chance to play the new maps in season 1? Do you think any are standout maps compared to what we currently have in the rotation, or are they easily forgettable? What are you hoping for with this year's ranked play compared to last years? Do you think the maps and modes will play well? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 CAMPAIGN REVIEW | The COD Casuals Ep. 196

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 70:28


    Welcome to episode #196 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we give our comprehensive review on the Black Ops 6 campaign. We finished it, and now we've got lots to unpack regarding story, characters, and mission types. We have some new ideas that have come to this game, as well as some returning ideas from last year's CODs, however nearly all of these ideas have improved. This is a big step up from what we have had in the previous years, and we couldn't be more excited to share all the pros with this campaign, and also offer our opinion on some of the “risks” that they took with this game. We also discuss the ending, and the potential set up for a sequel. Have you played the campaign yet? If so, what did you think of the story and mission types overall? Do you start with the campaign and then play multiplayer, or do you skip the campaign altogether? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6, DOUBLE XP, NUKETOWN | The COD Casuals Ep. 195

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 64:38


    Welcome to episode #195 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have gotten our first week of double xp, as well as the return of the much anticipated Nuketown! We have been on the grind during the weekend, and give our take on how we feel Nuketown fits into this title, and if it lives up to the hype or not. Along with this new map, some new maps are incoming to season 1, and the debate is stirring if these will be some maps to help the map pool, or be more of the same that many have complained about. We wrap up on some talks regarding SBMM, and other in game patches that are now live, and share how we think these will impact the game. Did you hop in the Nuketown 24/7 playlist? Do you like Nuketown, or do you think it's overrated? What do you think about our opinion on skill-based matchmaking? Do you notice it a lot in this game or is it not an issue for you? Finally, do you think the new maps are going to save the map pool, or will we have to wait until we get remasters to save us? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 ZOMBIES IS BACK! | The COD Casuals Ep. 194

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 58:30


    Welcome to episode #194 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we give our thoughts on the return to round based zombies in Black Ops 6. We have two new maps to unpack and share what our first impressions are of having played these maps after a long time away from classic zombies. With this return, there are some familiar concepts that have made a return, as well as some new improvements that have made it that much better. We give our thoughts on these changes, and if we feel they should be staples to COD going forward, and some things that many zombie players are yearning for to return. With two maps at launch, we let you know our favorite of the two, and talk about the journey to complete the easter eggs. What do you think of the new zombie experience? Do you feel it does round based zombies justice, or does it not feel the same anymore? Which is your favorite of the two maps, 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. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OP 6 FIRST IMPRESSIONS! | The COD Casuals Ep. 193

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 74:10


    Welcome to episode #193 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! The wait is finally over, as Black Ops 6 has officially launched! We have been playing nonstop since its release, and are beyond excited to share our experience with the game so far. We cover our first impressions on all aspects of the game. From the maps, to the guns and prestige, we give our opinion on what we think of the game overall from day one. Lots of discussion has been about the quality of the maps, and whether they live up to the hype that has been associated with Treyarch maps. We go over the maps, and what we think is the best move going forward for both casual and competitive for map rotation. Finally, we close with some tweaks we would like to see going forward, and share our excitement to start up the campaign and zombies mode. What do you think of Black Ops 6 so far? Are you a fan of the new maps and weapons? Do you agree with the thought that these maps aren't good, or do you like all of them? What is your go-to weapon currently, and what level are you right now? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MODERN WARFARE III 2023 FINAL REVIEW | The COD Casuals Ep. 192

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 108:33


    Welcome to episode #192 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! Our final review of MWIII is here! After months of putting in countless hours in all parts of the game, we give our comprehensive breakdown and review of this year's Call Of Duty. From the campaign, to zombies, and of course multiplayer and ranked, we cover each part of the game and discuss how it stacks up overall and compared to last year's game. We share our opinions on each part of the game, and also ask the question if this really is an improvement from MWII, or is it really just a $70 DLC. Finally, we end with our scores for the game as a whole, and ask you to share your thoughts and rating of the game overall! We close this season of the COD Casuals as we now go into Black Ops 6, and are beyond excited to start off strong! What would you rate MWIII 1-10? Do you agree with our points not? If so, explain. What was the strongest point and the weakest point of this game, and what could have been done to make this game better? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week with Black Ops 6! Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 6 THE FINALE | DIGITAL VS PHYSICAL GAMES | The COD Casuals Ep. 191

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 74:07


    Welcome to episode #191 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we come to our final talks on our hustle to the end of MWIII, as we prepare for our final review of MWIII for next week's episode! We also jump into some more developing CDL news as time goes on, and more teams options are now running low with big players locked down. We focus this episode on a topic relating to a law being passed regarding the understanding that we do not own digital properties related to gaming and entertainment. We debate the pros and cons of both, and what we think will be the way going forward. Along with this, a discussion has started about online games “expiring” due to servers being shut down, and if this is right, especially after spending $60 on a game. We cover both sides, and give our opinion on the matter. What are your thoughts on the debate over digital vs. physical games? Do you exclusively buy one over the other, or no? Should there be no expiration date on a game that you purchased, or is it part of knowing that you don't own 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 in our final MWIII review.Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    FINISHING MW3 SEASON 6 | CDL RUMORS | The COD Casuals Ep. 190

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 80:47


    Welcome to episode #190 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we share our woes and struggles with closing out season 6 and MWIII altogether. We are in the final stretch of hitting the max level, and giving ourselves some much needed time to relax before starting up Black Ops 6. We are preparing for our end of year review with MWIII, and will have much to say regarding gameplay, maps, and overall fatigue. We share some thoughts as we come to the end of the game, and also some ideas that hopefully Treyarch uses to help reward those who make it to the end, as we share our annoyances with the lack of rewards for the long grind. We close with some CDL talk, as some big rumors have been confirmed, leaving big questions for the bottom teams. We share our opinions on these confirmed moves, and our predictions for other teams. Do you agree that there aren't enough awards and incentives to grind to the end of COD in recent years? What do you think should be given as a reward for hitting max level? What do you think about the confirmed and rumored CDL rosters? Are there any that are sleeper teams? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 6 OVERVIEW AND CDL ROSTERMANIA | The COD Casuals Ep. 189

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 65:58


    Welcome to episode #189 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are in the midst of the final season of MWIII, and we have our updates regarding levels and what we have been given in season 6 regarding maps. We share our thoughts on hitting fatigue with the game as we draw to a close, as well as shifting towards some CDL news that is starting to gain traction. We give our opinion on the matter, and how we think this will affect the CDL in Black Ops 6. Finally, we end with some talk regarding the new PS5 Pro that has been announced, and the controversy that has come along with it. We cover the main topic surrounding it, and give our takes. Are you feeling fatigue with MWIII in the final season, or did you feel it long ago? What are your thoughts on the new CDL rumors, and finally, how do you feel about the new PS5 Pro? Worth it or not at all? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 6 INCOMING | THE FINALE | The COD Casuals Ep. 188

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 77:52


    Welcome to episode #188 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have concluded our time with the Black Ops 6 beta, and are back on MWIII, as season 5 draws to a close and we are in the final season of the game. We haven't given up on the game, and intend to hit the 1250 max level to put a stamp of finality on MWIII before our end game review. With season 6, there are lots of exciting collabs to look forward to, and also some questionable map “additions” for the Halloween theme this season is based around. We cover each part of the season 6 roadmap, and compare how it stacks up to previous seasons. Finally, we end with some updates regarding the CDL, with some potential big shake ups that could happen if the rumors prove true.  Are you going to be playing season 6? If so, what do you think about the new maps that we are getting, and how do they compare to what we have gotten in previous seasons? Will you be hitting max level, or are you done with COD until Black Ops 6?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 OVERALL REVIEW | THE BEST COD? | The COD Casuals Ep. 187

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 61:59


    Welcome to episode #187 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we discuss our experience with the open beta, a full week after our first impressions from the early access beta. We get to see some new additions with a new level cap with more to unlock, new maps, modes, and some tweaks made along the way. We compare from what we played during week 1, and share what we think are the biggest takeaways from it. We go over some important changes we think may impact the future of the game and potentially the CDL, as well as some parts of the game we wonder what the future will look like. We got a glimpse at the new face off and gunfight modes, and how these may be where the future of the casual fanbase will gravitate towards, as some say this is what Call of Duty is moving towards; quick games on small maps for high xp. We discuss this point and if we think COD is moving this way. What were your thoughts on the 2nd week of the beta? If you did not play the first week, give us your first impressions on the game! What do you think of the new face off and gunfight modes/maps? What do you think about the take discussed on the future of the casual fanbase in COD? Do you think it is moving in this direction or not? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 BETA REVIEW | The COD Casuals Ep. 186

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 67:48


    Welcome to episode #186 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we unpack everything from the early access beta food Black Ops 6. It is finally here, and we have lots to unpack on every aspect of the game. From the maps to the modes, guns and omnimovement, we share our thoughts on each of these, and give the pros and cons to both that we have experienced so far. Lots of people have their complaints, and many have praised the game so far, but we need to understand that this is only a beta. More than likely lots will change from the early access to the open beta, and thus at launch. What are your impressions of the game so far after a week of changes? Are there still issues you're seeing that worry you, or do you think most will be fixed? What do you believe are the strongest points of the game so far, and the weakest? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 BETA EXPECTATIONS? | The COD Casuals Ep. 185

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 70:35


    Welcome to episode #185 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are getting ready for the Black Ops 6 early access beta! The anticipation for this game has been at an all time high, and in recent years, this may be the most hyped COD we have seen. We have Call of Duty Next doing a showcase as well, so we hope to see more on what is coming for that event, as well as get some insight into warzone, zombies, and campaign. We share our thoughts on what we expect from the beta. We have ideas as to what will be in this beta, and we break down each point, as well as making sure everyone understands this is only a beta! We hope it continues to get even better, but be sure to not rush to judgment! What did you think of the beta overall? Were there things you did not expect? Does it feel like every other COD to you, or does this year feel different? What were some of your favorite and least favorite parts?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    ESPORTS WORLD CUP 2024 THOUGHTS & OVERVIEW | The COD Casuals Ep. 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 82:44


    Welcome to episode #184 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, the EWC has come to an end, and we have our first World Cup Champion in Call of Duty! We break down each day of the event, the matches, and ultimately how the event came to a conclusion. There were some big upsets amongst the top 4 teams from CDL Champs, as well as some teams that made huge improvements to their game. We discuss how these moments may impact the next CDL season, with some potential roster changes coming up. Along with this, we share the news of the Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer mod being shut down by Activision. This came as a surprise to many, but unfortunately it is not unexpected from Activision's track history with mods to their games. We share our thoughts on this, and the possibility of any mods in the future. What did you think of the EWC event? Is there anything the CDL should learn from this event, and what do you think EWC can improve upon? Did you plan to play the H2M mod for Mw2? Do you think Activision should change the decision or not? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 NEWS | THE END OF BOSTON BREACH | The COD Casuals Ep. 183

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 85:00


    Welcome to episode #183 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have lots of news to unpack regarding Black Ops 6 zombies, with major details as to what we will see at launch, including two maps, weapons, abilities, and more. We have some big changes coming to zombies for this year, and we are very excited to see how these changes impact the future of zombies. Along with this, there has been a mod created that is a full remaster of Modern Warfare 2, as well as adding loads of maps from Call of Duty 4, original killstreaks, and overall quality of life changes. We break this down as well, and share our thoughts on how we think this remaster will fare as time goes on.  What do you think of Black Ops 6 zombies from what we have seen? Are you happy with what they have kept and what they are removing? Do you think this is a step in the right direction for zombies or not? Also, will you be playing the Modern Warfare 2 Remaster when it launches, or will you be skipping out on 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. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 LEAKS AND NEWS | The COD Casuals Ep. 182

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 60:42


    Welcome to episode #182 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have some major leaks from Black Ops 6, and these honestly came out of nowhere. We have leaks every year from Call of Duty, however this one was extensive, as we got multiple maps confirmed, a first hand look at omni-movement, as well as a variety of weapons confirmed. We break down everything that we saw and give our thoughts on each main point, as well as open some discussions if the steps Treyarch is taking will change COD forever, or simply be a one-off. We share our thoughts on this discussion, as well as what we hope to see from Black Ops 6 before we get the beta which is at the end of this month. What did you think of the Black Ops 6 leaks? Did anything stand out to you? Is this a COD that old fans should make a return for, or is it going to be more of the same? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 5 OVERALL REVIEW, HACKERS, AND EWC! | The COD Casuals Ep. 181

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 70:00


    Welcome to episode #181 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, there is a lot to cover. Firstly, we share our initial thoughts on season 5 of MWIII, focusing on the maps and overall direction with the seasons, as we only have one more until we get Black Ops 6. With this new season, there were some issues regarding the Ricochet anti-cheat, and an influx of hackers came with it. We talk about the potential of this happening again, as well as the possibility that the Xbox Game Pass could have had something to do with it, with MWIII being free to play. Finally, we talk about the upcoming EWC, as teams have officially locked their rosters, and we have seen some interesting moves with the lower teams, wondering if they will stick with this team for the 2025 CDL season or not. What are your thoughts on season 5 so far? Is there anything missing for it that you thought should have been in it? Have you come across hackers in Warzone or Multiplayer? If so, what do you think of our ideas for dealing with hacking in COD? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    OPTIC CALL OF DUTY CHAMPS 2024 | MW3 SEASON 5 | The COD Casuals Ep. 180

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 77:06


    Welcome to episode #180 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are coming off of the week of COD Champs, with OpTic Texas being the 2024 CDL World Champions! We recap the weekend, the surprises throughout, and what this means for OpTic and the other teams currently in the league as we prepare for EWC and for next season in Black Ops 6. Along with this, season 5 of MWIII has arrived, and we break down the roadmap, specifically the new maps, guns, and modes that we will be seeing throughout. We give our initial thoughts on these, as well as an overview of how the content level has been within this COD title, and if they have gotten better or worse as the year has gone on. Did you watch COD Champs? If so, what did you think about the games overall, and our opinions on some of the teams? What teams do you think will be making changes, and which will stay the same? If you are playing in season 5, do you agree with our assessment, or do you feel differently? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 4 ENDING AND COD CHAMPS 2024 PREDICTION? | The COD Casuals Ep. 179

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 66:09


    Welcome to episode #179 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we are coming to the end of season 4, as well as the last tournament for the CDL, with COD Champs being just around the corner from the time of recording, and then we go into the off-season, and players/teams will more than likely find new homes for next year. We got announcements from the Breach regarding their roster, and questions are arising as to who will be on the team next year, and how they can work on improving from this year. Along with this, we have season 4 coming to an end in MWIII, and season 5 on the horizon. We share some leaks and announcements so far, and look forward to its release on July 24th. Finally, we share our thoughts on the cheating that occurred in the World Series of Warzone, and how no matter what happens, we continue to see hacking make its way into big tournaments. What are your predictions for the off-season with the Breach? What's an ideal roster you wish we could have going into Black Ops 6? Are you going to be playing season 5, or are you done after watching COD Champs? What should be the penalty for the hacker at the WSOW? Is Activision really working hard to prevent hacking in their games or not? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 5 UPDATES | CDL MAJOR IV | I'M BACK | The COD Casuals Ep. 178

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 65:00


    Welcome to episode #178 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we return with lots of news regarding the CDL, as well as moments going on outside of the game. We cover how Major IV concluded, as well as some of the big surprises that have us left with lots of questions before COD Champs. Along with this, we have some new maps that we have yet to cover in season 4 reloaded, along with some new leaks that we are seeing for the release of season 5.  Did you watch Major IV? If so, what were your thoughts on the event overall? Are you going to be watching COD Champs, and if so who do you think will win it all? How much have you been playing MWIII still, and are you still enjoying it or moving on?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

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    CASUAL CALL OF DUTY PLAYERS | Q&A | The COD Casuals Ep. 177

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 65:45


    Welcome to episode #177 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we spend the time going over the questions you sent in for us to answer over the past few episodes, and we cover everything from COD related questions to personal questions to know a bit more about us outside of the podcast! We share some thoughts on our overall COD K/D, what COD we could play for 5 years straight, and more! If you have any questions you would like us to answer in the future, be sure to leave a comment on Youtube or respond with one on Spotify!  What are your answers to the questions we covered? Do you agree with some of our thoughts, or do you think completely differently? Would you like to see another Q&A episode that doesn't talk about COD at all, or strictly COD? Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    FAZE AND OPTIC THE BEST TEAMS IN CDL? | BOSTON BREACH ELIMINATED | The COD Casuals Ep. 176

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 72:42


    Welcome to episode #176 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we take a deep dive into what's been going on in the CDL. We are rounding the corner to champs, and we have a serious race going on amongst the teams at the cutoff for champs. Every team is within just a few points of one another, and there are 4 teams that won't be fighting for that championship at the end. We share our thoughts and predictions for the end of the year, as well as discussing some of the difficulties that the Boston Breach faced this year. In a year where we were expecting the most success, we struggled for wins and our out of champs. We cover some of the moves during the year and get into what may have contributed to this difficult year for the team. Who do you think will be crowned the 2024 Call of Duty Champions? Who do you think is not going to qualify for champs, and why? Do you have a team that you are rooting for overall, or a team in the fight for champs that you hope to see there? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    IS CALL OF DUTY GETTING BETTER OR WORSE? | The COD Casuals Ep. 175

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 62:17


    Welcome to episode #175 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we answer a question that has come up from time to time in the COD world, and it comes after seeing all the new changes with Black Ops 6. Is Call of Duty getting better or worse? We share our answer to this question, which is not one that can be answered with a simple yes or no. We go over what time we think COD was the best, and when we believe it started to get worse over time. This can relate to movement, maps, developer support, and anything else that may impact the experience of COD for you. We give our thoughts on all of these and more on the topic. Do you think COD is getting better or worse? What were the best years in the COD franchise, and what were the worst years? Do you think Black Ops 6 is going to be the start of something great, or a continuation of the same stuff we have seen in the past few years? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 REVEAL OVERVIEW | WILL THIS SAVE CALL OF DUTY? | The COD Casuals Ep. 174

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 81:40


    Welcome to episode #174 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! The day has finally come! We got our real for Black Ops 6, and everything big that we need to know to get us excited for the next iteration of Call of Duty! We have an official date for release, campaign news, and most importantly big announcements regarding multiplayer. We go through every big piece of news that we got from this announcement, and give our thoughts on what is most important, and what we believe are going to be the biggest changes to the future of COD. We couldn't be more excited for this news, and we hope you are just as excited as us with all these details coming our way. We will see more news at COD Next on August 28th, and be prepared for Black Ops 6's release on October 25th. Did you watch the announcement live? If so, what were your initial thoughts? Are you excited for the big changes regarding movement and customization? What was the piece of news that excited you the most? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 4 OVERVIEW, BLACK OPS 6 NEWS, AND MORE! |The COD Casuals Ep. 173

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 68:37


    Welcome to episode #173 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have gotten into the swing of season 4, and have our thoughts to share on what we have seen so far, and what we are hoping for with season 4 reloaded. We discuss the new weapons, as well as a debate regarding the DNA bomb vs. MGB, and which one is “better”. Along with this, we are coming off of a big COD event with some of the biggest names from the top teams, the Founding Fathers event hosted by 100 Thieves, FaZe, and OpTic. This was an event for the ages, and we cover some of the highlights from this event. Finally, we end with a quick Boston Breach update, regarding their place in the standings, and what their role will be as the year goes on into Major 4. What are your thoughts on season 4 so far? Are you liking the new maps added? Did you get a chance to watch the Founding Fathers event? Do you think you could go back and play well on old CODs? Finally, what team are you rooting for in the CDL?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week.Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    BLACK OPS 6 CONFIRMED AND XDEFIANT THOUGHTS | The COD Casuals Ep. 172

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 79:10


    Welcome to episode #172 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have lots of news regarding Black Ops 6 that have finally been confirmed, and we are only a couple weeks away from a big announcement answering gameplay questions, as well as us getting a look at what we will be seeing later this year with the new COD title. This news came shortly after the drop of XDefiant, and we got our hands on it and have lots to share regarding it, both good and what we think could be improved. Lots of discussion is surrounding this game being a COD killer, and we answer these questions and offer our opinion on the fate of XDefiant for the foreseeable future. What are your thoughts on season 4 so far in MWIII? Are you enjoying it? Have you gotten the chance to play XDefiant? If so, what are your thoughts on it? Are you excited for Black Ops 6, or do you think it will be just another year of Call of Duty?  Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

    MW3 SEASON 4 INCOMING, XDEFIANT, AND BLACK OPS 6?! | The COD Casuals Ep. 171

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 76:28


    Welcome to episode #171 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we finally have the full roadmap for season 4 of MWIII, which will be launching on May 29th. In this, we've got plenty of new maps, as well as some fan favorite modes and weapons that are returning. This is our most anticipated season thus far, especially with it coming off of the rumors surrounding Black Ops 6. We cover the multiplayer side of the roadmap, as well as cover some of the rumors and news surrounding COD 2024. Along with this, we have just finished with CDL Major III in Toronto, and this was a major that will go down in history. We share some of our favorite moments, and discuss some of the moves that we will likely be seeing for the remainder of the season. What are your thoughts on the offerings of season 4? Are you happy with the fan favorite returns, or are you let down? With the launch of XDefiant, are you going to be playing it over COD, or do you plan to just play it for a short time? Please let us know as we discuss this and much more! Hope you all enjoy the episode and we'll see you next week. Follow us: Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@TheCODCasuals⁠⁠ Contact us: Business Inquiries: TheCODCasuals@gmail.com

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