CDL MAJOR 1 starts tomorrow! The boys have a long discussion on their thought process of the matchups and who will have the dark horse run? Paris obtains GRVTY and the mp40 gets a range nerf, does this mean a new smg is potentially inbound? And finally, we choose our over & unders on prizepicks!
CDL Major 1 qualifiers are complete! We breakdown the matches from Week 3 on top of the recent drama surrounding Shotzzy's use of the F8 stabilizer attachment against Toronto, and the potential of a blacklist from scrims because of it. Paris Legion also is suspected to make a change for NA challenger players GRVTY & Jimbo, and power rankings seem more chalked as the season progresses!
The boys discuss their hopes for a successful ranked play (got delayed lol) system for Vanguard, Have Treyarch found the formula for competitive success? Lionman arrives just in time to analyse the teams from last week's matches, on top of the woes that still haunt NYSL. Week 3 predictions are made, with the current schedule brewing some spicy headlines for Major 1 qualifications.
NYSL beat JKAP with the first roster move of the season! Neptune is benched & will compete in challengers, will Royalty help NYSL? The lads also breakdown the success of the Opening weekend, London & Seattle's insane teamwork, on top of the aim-assist through walls drama. Predictions for week 2 are also discussed!
Easymac & Rab discuss the current ongoings of the CDL scene, with the top story drawing from smokes being G/A'd, potentially leading to a path with no snipers. Scump also speaks out on playing 8s and the difference in gameplay from scrims & Karma's take on issues that could plague NYSL. Predictions for the opening weekend are finalised by the duo.
Joining us today is Toronto Ultra's Head Coach: MarkyB! Discussing all things kickoff classic as we breakdown the positives and negatives of the CDL teams going into the season, as well as thoughts on smokes & snipers being allowed going into the CDL 2022 season.
Major news this week as Microsoft purchases Activision Blizzard for $70 BILLION! What could this mean for the CoD franchise in the future? As well as the implications for growth for the competitive scene CoD with Halo. The lad's breakdown the newly revealed CDL 2022 schedule & the debacle of the sniper g/a. Ending with them breaking down their predictions for the CDL Kickoff classic!
With the CDL kickoff classic arising, Rab & Easymac discuss the matches and the potential storylines that will emerge from the pre-season tournament. Scump also talks about his career, still fighting for the 2nd ring. Will he retire if he does so? Again, the boys talk frustrations on the game's competitive support & the potential of a CDL upgrade for next season after the CDL community update from Daniel Tsay, will things soon become better for comp cod?
Back from the New Year with a juicy banger of an episode as the boys dive deep into the craziness of CoD, as the community has stressed its frustrations of the lack of support on all fronts: WZ, comp, & casual Vanguard. Could a CoD mobile as a premium title be the only savior? Boston's leaked roster of Methodz, TJ, Nero & Capsidal have shown promise of a bright future for CDL2022 & we investigate the potential of the CDL kickoff & league format.
Lion & Rab discuss the CDC Cup delay due to the tragic release of Control, on top of which more Pro players are leaving for Halo & Warzone ventures. Ben has left as co-host of 'the Flank' leaving fans on the predicament of who could be next, Patty P? Censor leaked on 'the Flank' of a CDL format consisting of 4 Majors, consisting of only 4 Majors, Champs & an AM vs Pro LAN! Giving CDL Pros a bad taste in their mouth with the already atrocious state of Vanguard. Are we in for a good ye...
Doug 'Censor' Martin comes out victorious with $150,000k in the bank while creating a rivalry between him & Scump! Will this be the year Doug gets a CDL spot? In addition to Doug's dub, he has been the leader of enabling ATS for CDL & Challenger CoD, fighting FaZe & Parasite on the case. LionMan & Rab reminisce on pre-CDL days & the horrid state of Vanguard.
Tonight, we have a special guest: Jake Rowell! Jake Rowell is an independent Director/Art Director who has worked for various companies including Activision/Infinity Ward, Sony Pictures Imageworks, & Dreamworks Animation. He is best known for his work on Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Superman Returns, Animatrix, & VR Experiences. The boys will be discussing his prosperous career as a 'Creative Director' in & out of CoD, the future of gaming with VR/AR, & its implications for espor...
With Vanguard finally out, the boys dive deep into the state of the game & the amazing reception to the SnD tournaments, however as the days go by glitches and cheaters still plague the Competitive CoD scene. OpTic finally confirms as 'OpTic Texas', with the OpTic & the Envy merge complete; how will the future look for the Hecz/Hastr0 duo? Havok also gets dropped mid-flight from Florida and beats them in the first tourney! What a season we have upon us!
Joined by the latest addition to the NYSL, DREAL! (The performance coach for the team) and his winning mentality going into the CDL. From teaming with HyDra, twitter beef with Crimsix as well as the discipline he believes COD players should have to legitimize the sport & player wellbeing. Also, Washington have pulled out of the NRG deal! Leaving us with 11 teams in the CDL!? Furthermore, Yeez and Havok have been dropped for Vivid and the boys talk about the expectations going into Vanguard....
CDL 2022 rostermania is looking juicier by the minute! We dive deep into the OpTic Dallas confirmation from CDL Intel, as well as the pros & cons of this partnership. NYSL has confirmed a roster with Clay, Crim, Neptune & HyDra, does the Empire duo have the potential to win Champs again? Finally, we also discuss the rumoured rosters from the Washington & Paris teams and how they will compete in the league going into Vanguard.
Joined by the true 'Soviet Markman' of the PPSH, Kenny from LA Thieves to discuss his CDL 2021 season. The lack of consistency from management with constant roster changes to the formation of the new roster coming into CDL 2022. Will the rivalry between Thieves and Guerillas become the next trial of combat? Slasher's leadership for LAG to challenge the roster, and where will the boys play from? All here in episode 39.
With rostermania announcement drying up, we speak to Accuracy and Novus of the Seattle Surge to get their perspective on the new roster. How did Accuracy cope with being benched from Rokkr, and why did Novus depart LAT for this new role? We break down the construction of new roster, and consider the realistic potential of this roster going into Vanguard. Can anyone compete with FaZe in CDL power rankings? How does Accuracy clutch so consistently, namely THAT 1v3 against OpTic.
Apathy has confirmed his retirement from the CDL, re-joining LAG as a content creator. FormaL considers a move to competitive Halo Infinite for HCS Raleigh, discussing the superiority of the open format compared to the current CDL. We consider Loony joining Rokkr as a coach, drama between Neptune, Owakening & iLLeY, & a BO4 cheating debacle involving female player Cely. With Shotzzy spotted at the Heczquarters, how long will we be waiting until OpTic Dallas confirm their roster?
We bring a special episode with new LAG members Gunless & Asim. Discussing their intentions to be in Texas for the 2022 season, & the chaos of past off-seasons. Gunless talks on the difficulties that Seattle Surge faced in CW, while Asim explains the importance of chemistry & team culture to success. Both predicting LAG will beat out rivals LAT once again this year, especially with SlasheR & Huke on their revenge tours. Should FaZe & Ultra retain the top spots in pre-season p...
Envoy joins Los Angeles Thieves and Octane returns, will the new Los Angeles Guerrillas still get the better of them in CoD Vanguard? Did Minnesota Rokkr and Toronto Ultra make the correct decision sticking, and will Seattle Surge finally finish in the Top 8? Will OpTic Chicago’s spot be moved to Washington, could Methodz join? What will the third gamemode be in Call of Duty Vanguard as the beta continues, will Patrol be introduced?
Rostermania is reaching the business end, with many rumors flying around. LAG has confirmed a major upgrade with SlasheR, Huke, Gunless & Asim, while their counterparts LAT look to acquire Envoy alongside Octane, Kenny & Drazah. Will NYSL’s Clayster, C6, Hydra & Neptune squad work despite the risk, how does the SMG duo match up to Scump & Shotzzy of the alleged OpTic Dallas? London & Seattle seek younger lineups, while Ultra & Rokkr look to stick after all. How will Vangu...
CDL rostermania is well underway, with some insane rumours since Champs concluded. The boys discuss Crimsix getting dropped from Dallas Empire, and the rumored merger with OpTic Chicago to form OpTic Dallas. Can a team of Scump, Shotzzy, Illey, and Dashy take down Atlanta FaZe? We reflect on the announcement of Formal’s retirement and consider where Envoy could go in rostermania. Could LA Thieves be an option alongside Octane, Kenny, and Huke? Where will SlasheR go if that were the case?
The CDL World Championship has concluded, with Atlanta FaZe coming away with the crown. After a great weekend of matches and high viewership, what changes should be made to dethrone the new champions in rostermania? Could Clayster return to Dallas Empire alongside Crimsix? Will OpTic Chicago make a change, do they require more discipline? Could any of FormaL, Dashy or Envoy leave the squad? Octane is finally free from Seattle Surge; will he go to LA Thieves in place of SlasheR?
CoD Champs starts Thursday, with many questions still to be resolved. The boys discuss the return of Clay to NYSL, can he go back-to-back-to-back? We consider OpTic’s precarious situation, and why fans shouldn’t be worried about Scump & Envoy’s positive tests. Champs predictions: FaZe, Ultra & Rokkr emerging as favourites? Pros seem optimistic about CoD Vanguard, could it be the best-supported competitive title ever, & will snipers return? What would the CDL look like if Simp had joi...
With Champs around the corner, there are still many questions left to be answered. Which amateurs from the Challengers Champs will get their shot next year? Will Clayster return to the NYSL starting lineup as the CDL appears to leak his comeback? The boys question whether Champs will go ahead as planned, which is confirmed towards the end of the episode. We give a rostermania preview, and discuss the rumours surrounding CoD 2021, anti-cheat’s rumored arrival, and our wish list for competitive....
With fans back in the venue, NYSL found some life in the absence of Clayster, while LAT finished in 5th-6th. FaZe had their worst placing in history, losing to Surge in a remarkable series. OpTic managed 3rd for the 1st time this season, but couldn’t get past a Toronto team that fell to Rokkr in the greatest comeback in CDL history! making them CDL major 5 champions! Can OpTic bounce back with CDL Champs around the corner, and what are the power rankings going into the final event of the season?...
1 Week till the major, and drama is still among us as Clayster steps down from New York in controversial circumstances, while Crimsix reveals Dallas targeted him after dropping Huke earlier this season. Should the CDL’s worst teams have used snipers this week? FaZe embarrass New York to bounce back from defeat to OpTic, while they secure 1st seed despite being reverse swept by an inconsistent LA Thieves. How many teams will be involved in rostermania this off-season? Will OpTic finally find form...
Finally an exciting week of action! SlasheR claims the format should be changed, could we see the end of the CDL regular season games? Will Activision be concerned over the OpTic playing Valorant? What do LAT do now after a disappointing loss to Paris, could we see yet another change? New York are in shambles, can they turn the end of their season around? OpTic vs FaZe was one of the series of the season so far, with OpTic clutching up. Could this provide the confidence they need to make a deep ...
The boys give the rundown on an interesting week of Call of Duty League action. Methodz claims Crim6 is still angry after being dropped from OpTic in 2019, is this why he’s calling out Scump? Fans return to LAN for the Stage V Major; will this help OpTic as they closed out an impressive 6-0 map count week? Can New York bounce back from weak performance, and will LAT continue their resurgence against FaZe this coming week? If CoD 2021 proves similar to MW, are we in for a painful year in 2022?...
Stage 5 is finally underway; the boys give the rundown of the week. With Surge and Rokkr considering role changes, are they in desperation mode? As FaZe claim they bodied LAT in scrims, do they have the SMG power to compete with the best. Would they consider bringing Octane & Slasher back together next season? Envoy & Dashy spoke on the pressure of playing for OpTic, as fans return to the Stage 5 Major, does this help the team? We also rank our Top 5 SMG & AR players in CW right now!...
