The ‘Call of Duty tax’ means games media doesn’t cover COD the way it used to, Activision says

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, October 15, 2026). The ‘Call of Duty tax’ means games media doesn’t cover COD the way it used to, Activision says: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-10-15/the-call-of-duty-tax-means-games-media-doesn-t-cover-cod-the-way-it-used-to

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  title = {{The ‘Call of Duty tax’ means games media doesn’t cover COD the way it used to, Activision says}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-10-15/the-call-of-duty-tax-means-games-media-doesn-t-cover-cod-the-way-it-used-to},
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