Call of Duty Needs To Bring Back Wager Matches

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Call of Duty: Black Ops is one of the most beloved entries in the franchise for several reasons. It featured an impactful campaign that introduced characters like Frank Woods and featured a twist that is still talked about to this day. Its version of Zombies made the mode mainstream, with maps like Kino Der Toten and Ascension instantly becoming iconic. As for multiplayer, the game featured one of the best weapon and map lineups the series has ever seen, ensuring that all three of its core experiences were a hit.

Alongside classic maps like Nuketown, Summit, and Firing Range, multiplayer fans were treated to Wager Matches. These Wager Matches served as variants of Party Games like Sticks and Stones, One in the Chamber, and Gun Game, with the key difference being that players had to put some of their COD Points on the line. While some changes may be needed to justify the return of Wager Matches in a modern game, the system is worth bringing back, as it made Party Games significantly more intense.

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Back in 2010, COD Points meant something entirely different from what they do now. In Call of Duty: Black Ops, COD Points were an in-game currency that could not be unlocked by spending real-world money, and they were used to purchase the game’s cosmetics. From weapon camos to calling cards, players were in constant need of COD Points, and they could be earned through natural play — or in bigger bunches through Wager Matches. By winning Wager Matches, players could take COD Points off of other players, making in-game money to buy things like Gold weapon camos a lot faster.

In 2022, COD Points are the main form of microtransactions within the Call of