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Call of Duty is one of the most successful shooter franchises ever. Teaching teenagers military tactics since 2003.

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Since 2003, it’s released major titles across multiple console generations and became a defining modern FPS brand. Its annual launches and huge online player base helped make multiplayer shooters a mainstream entertainment category.

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