Why Call of Duty's Hype Train Always Leads to Disappointment (Activisions Manipulative Tactics)

Every year, the Call of Duty franchise builds up incredible hype, only to deliver disappointment. From unfinished releases and endless bugs to recycled content and frustrating microtransactions, it’s the same story again and again. As someone who remembers the golden era of CoD, it’s heartbreaking to see how far the series has fallen.

In this video, I dive into why the hype train never delivers, what’s gone wrong with the franchise, and whether there’s any hope for the future. Let’s talk about why gaming doesn’t feel like gaming anymore and how we can push for change in an industry that seems to have lost its way.

Do you think Call of Duty can ever reclaim its former glory? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Let’s start a real discussion about what needs to change.

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0:00 - 0:55 Introduction
0:56 - 6:59 Activisions Tactics To Keep Us Playing And Coming Back
7:00 - 9:44 Ethical Concerns - Psychological Manipulation
9:45 - 14:27 It Is A Pattern - Recyclying (Trash) Every Single Year
14:28 -16:25 The Reason Why Every COD Has An Identity Crisis
16:26 - 17:47 Unethical Strategies Are The Norm In Gaming Industry
17:48 - 20:26 Another Year - Another Cycle of Disappointment

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