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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-15 16:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Activision, Call, Duty, Cod

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Gaming News | According to Activision, the press no longer covers Call of Duty the way it used to | 2026-10-15 14:22 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxNWHNhMVdubFdlNVN1akJvWXlQR293UE9DNFRETjR4ekZfdS1MZmdQZmNEdVhOcF9tRUpHZ0hWYzNPdlJtSlZlb09td1ZSNVhzeS1Gc0dhN2ZpcDlnWEFTOGVoMEJhcEpIalBIN09PdndkVWRqRW1mYUpvRTI4OXp5emcxQWx3XzlKUFdYYjZieWNDc19QT2pHcEJaakxadDczcGUwd3JmbEdMYnhOTnczQzNmR1pUcC0xaHVnaF9RUmVHTU1WNVAxRGoyZnk?oc=5) |

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