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PATABAJO El Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Sale a la luz nueva evidencia en el caso de Charlie Kirk y es perturbadora -PATABAJO El Podcast #246
“Gaming company discussed regarding Call of Duty franchise and industry microtransaction trends”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
How to Fix Xbox - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Microsoft acquisition; discussed for live service titles (Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo) integration into Game Pass”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
How to Fix Xbox - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Acquired by Microsoft; discussed for Call of Duty franchise strategy and live service game integration into Game Pass”
Game Theory · Mar 5, 2026
The Console War is OVER
“Major game developer acquired by Microsoft; FTC required Microsoft to keep franchises like Call of Duty multiplatform rather than exclusive.”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
Highguard SHUTTING DOWN on March 12th - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.03.26
“Call of Duty publisher; Warzone battle royale receiving Blackout-inspired overhaul on March 12th”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
What’s the Worst FPS? - Kinda Feudy
“Publisher of Call of Duty franchise, identified as #1 worst FPS in community survey”
Game Scoop! · Feb 27, 2026
Game Scoop! 846: Requiem Is a Dream
“Major Microsoft acquisition; Call of Duty franchise struggling to maintain cultural relevance despite quality”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
PlayStation's Wolverine Release Date FINALLY Revealed! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.24.26
“Acquired Radical Entertainment in 2008, eventually allowed studio to close by 2013”
Behind the Bastards · Feb 24, 2026
Part Three: How Jeffrey Epstein Helped Build the Modern World
“Bobby Kotick mentioned as Epstein associate with poor judgment regarding cryptocurrency and governance”
Behind the Bastards · Feb 19, 2026
Part Two: How Jeffrey Epstein Helped Build the Modern World
“CEO Bobby Kotick received strategic advice from Epstein on microtransactions and educational gaming integration”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 4, 2026
Side Stories: Pizza Party
“Epstein pitched in-game currency and virtual market ideas to CEO Bobby Kotick, influencing modern gaming monetization”
Game Scoop! · Jan 9, 2026
Game Scoop! 839: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Games
“Call of Duty HQ is #2 most-played PS5 game; discussed complex installation/update system and franchise consolidation”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Dec 30, 2025
983. Andy & DJ CTI: Fake Somali Daycare Fraud Scandal, Anthony Joshua Car Crash In Nigeria & TPUSA AV Guy Caught Pulling SD Cards
“Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, left Activision to join EA; his fatal car crash discussed in context of career transitions”
The Knowledge Project · Dec 23, 2025
Be Your Best in 2026: The Most Important Lessons from The Knowledge Project (2025)
“Mentioned in podcast context as example of founder-built company; Bobby Kotick featured in Big Shot episode”
The Daily · Nov 2, 2025
Sunday Special: The Year in Gaming
“Publisher of Call of Duty franchise; discussed as dominant first-person shooter series released annually”
Version History · Sep 19, 2025
Introducing Version History
“Guitar Hero franchise featured as a key product to be covered in the series”