Welcome to episode #79 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we cover our final talks on season 4 as it comes to a close, and how our time has shifted more towards ranked play. Our season goal is to get into the elite ranking, and we are so close with only a few days left! We talk about our recent matches, how we play certain maps and modes, and tips that you can take away to maybe help you win some ranked matches. Are you excited...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Welcome to episode #78 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week talking about the history of COD maps, and some of our favorites. This time though, it is all about the WORST maps throughout COD history. These are our worst maps, and we make sure to give our reasons as to why we ranked these as maps that can go extinct from history and never load into again. What do you think of our picks for ...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Welcome to episode #77 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, it's all about maps. What makes a great map? Why do we all gravitate towards the same maps when discussing the all time “great” maps in Call of Duty? We cover our top 5 best maps in Call of Duty history, and some of the picks may surprise you. It was tough to narrow it down to ONLY 5 maps, but if we could only have these maps in our rotation of Call of Duty, this would b...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Welcome to episode #76 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we return to Vanguard, and some new updates are making their way to the game. As season 4 is at the halfway point, some new operators, skins, and patches are being added into multiplayer and Warzone. We give our updates on how our progress through the season so far, as well as breaking down the newest update set to release on August 1st. We With Modern Warfare II on the ...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Welcome to episode #75 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we recap everything we saw and experienced in New York City for the CDL Major 4 tournament. Our first ever pro COD event, and was it one to never forget! From arrival at the venue, to all the amazing games we saw throughout the weekend up to championship Sunday, we unpack our overall experience at the venue, with the crowd, and with all the pro teams. It delivered on so ...
Jul 25, 2022•56 min
Welcome to episode #74 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we continue comparing the old vs. the new, and this time the topic shifts towards prestige systems. From COD 4 to Black Ops 4, the original prestige system was used and built upon to have the casuals and hardcore players grind to show off their uinque prestige logo and level. In recent years and going forward, the prestige system has changed to being locked into seasons,...
Jul 18, 2022•54 min
Welcome to episode #73 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we reflect and discuss the different eras of Call of Duty, and the pros and cons of each throughout the years. Since the beginning of COD, there has been an evolution and change in the refining of movement and overall styles, from advanced movement to the original boots on the ground that started it all. We cover what we feel are the games with the best movement and mech...
Jul 11, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Welcome to episode #72 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have gotten the chance to sink our teeth into season 4 for Vanguard, and share our opinions on what we’ve seen so far, and if there is anything new and interesting that you should keep your eyes out for! Some small fixes have come in, new balanced guns, and some glitches are still left unfixed. Zombies and warzone are the two biggest updates with this new season, and ...
Jul 04, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Welcome to episode #71 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we shift off of Modern Warfare II and back to Vanguard. Season 4 has finally arrived, and has lots to offer. Lots of new updates and additions for Warzone, and some for multiplayer, mainly the return of USS Texas. With this rumored to be the final season in Vanguard, we share our frustration with this being the last throwback map being added to the game. Along with new w...
Jun 27, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Welcome to episode #70 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! The big reveal has finally come to the surface, and we have two new trailers to highlight the story and environments in MWII. With all the hype behind this game, we get insight into what’s new to this generation of MWII, and what they are bringing back from the original 2009 release. Lots of rumors and theories have sprung up from these released trailers regarding the gameplay, environme...
Jun 20, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Welcome to episode #69 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! As the days and weeks go on, more important news and leaks have come our way, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what else comes our way. A new trailer is on its way, and the discussion has shifted to some specifics inside the game. With Call of Duty using seasons for content, instead of MW2s map pack system, we ask the pros and cons of either system for content. Does one provide bet...
Jun 13, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Welcome to episode #68 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! Continuing from last week's episode, more and more news has been released on Modern Warfare II, along with a teaser trailer that was released earlier this week. The information is slowly coming out as we learn more and more about the new title, and what it will bring to us during this new two year cycle. With what we have seen and heard so far, hopes are high going into its release in Oc...
Jun 06, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Welcome to episode #67 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, some new intel has come out regarding Modern Warfare II! New details about a new game mode have been discussed, as well as some early screenshots and gameplay footage. With the new Call of Duty leaks slowly coming out as the new COD season quickly approaches, we give our take on what we have seen so far, and whether you should be excited or apprehensive about what new id...
May 30, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Welcome to episode #66 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, the common theme with all the seasons in Vanguard is upon us again; some new content to start, and now a period of nothing new being added to the game. With this, we talk about what we have been doing to keep the grind going, and what you can do too if you need that extra boost to keep things interesting. We cover our current gun rotation, camo grind, and of course our c...
May 23, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Welcome to episode #65 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, season 3 has been under way and we have some thoughts on what has been delivered so far. With each season having a theme to define it, we break down what we have been experiencing in the season, all the good and bad it has brought. With King Kong vs. Godzilla being the main point of the season, we explore if this is a good or bad move, and what Activision can do with the...
May 16, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Welcome to episode #64 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we cover some groundbreaking news that has come to everyone in and outside the COD community. Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 has been officially announced, and we could not be more excited. With this, so many questions have arisen as to what it may look like, and what will be kept from the original released back in 2009, and the more “modern” take. Will it be a near dire...
May 09, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Welcome to episode #63 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, the new season 3 has arrived! After a long time of playing season 2, some new content in the multiplayer is upon us, along with some other new arrivals that will be coming mid season. The big collab for this season is Godzilla vs. King Kong, so we will wait to see what comes of that! We have new maps, new guns, and the beloved trophy system that we have been begging for....
May 02, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Welcome to episode #62 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, following the potential for a Modern Warfare 2 remaster, as well as another COD that will be the first of its kind with a two year cycle, we break down and discuss what is needed to keep the players engaged over such a long time. Over the life cycle of a game, things can tend to get stale, and players lose their interest! We discuss some changes and ideas that could be a...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Welcome to episode #61 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, some recent rumors have been stirring around that have led to today’s conversation! A potential remaster of Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer is or will be in development in recent time, and this has made everyone answer the question: What will it look like? We all hold onto the nostalgia and charm that this game brings to us, however what will it look like in 2022? If the ga...
Apr 18, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Welcome to episode #60 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we bring you our Call of Duty Tier Lists!! We go through each COD that has been released, and break down our top and bottom picks throughout the years! Having played the vast majority of these games, it wasn’t easy to find a place for each, but the lists are in! Hot takes may be in bound, but let us know what you think! Do you agree with our lists? What are some games th...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Welcome to episode #59 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we continue to get some new updates coming our way to fix long standing issues, and some that have recently come due to updates. With this though, we have not seen the amount of change that we were expecting with all of these recent updates.With a long season that is ahead of us, we further discuss our goals during this season, and what is keeping us fresh! With these ne...
Apr 04, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Welcome to episode #58 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we give a deeper dive into the ins and outs of ranked play, and what we have been working on to improve and get more wins! From how to control spawns, map control, and what guns to run for the highest level of success, we give you our input and tips on how to improve and play like the pros! Along with this, a new season update is coming in, with not much emphasis on mult...
Mar 28, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Welcome to episode #57 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we have continued our hustle on the casual aspect of Vanguard, but our attention has shifted more towards ranked play…finally! With lots of updates still needing to come to the public match area, ranked play has been our main focus, and it has been a blast! Lots of wins, with some unfortunate losses too, but that’s the name of the game! With ranked having been out for a ...
Mar 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Welcome to episode #56 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, the grind of season 2 and of everything vanguard has still been our top priority. With this though, a lack of updates has still left some major game modes unplayable, and riddled with bugs that are causing problems for anyone trying to play the game. What is the reasoning for these lack of fixes to the game, and new content coming to the game? If the game is going to ris...
Mar 14, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Welcome to episode #55 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, the biggest and most recent news in COD in a while has happened. Call of Duty will break the yearly release cycle, and we will have the next Call of Duty game for not one, but two years! This is because of the recent change in ownership with Activision Blizzard, and the pressure that each developer is under to create a new game every year to the standards of fans. We cov...
Mar 07, 2022•51 min
Welcome to episode #54 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! This episode is all about the new season update that has come to Call of Duty Vanguard! It has brought many new things, such as maps, guns, and the most anticipated of all: ranked play. With a full week of playing and trying the new season out, we give our first overview of what we think of the new season. Some much needed fixes have come to the game, but also some new problems that need...
Feb 28, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Welcome to episode #53 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we finally have season 2 upon us, and all that is coming with it! A major update to Vanguard has come with this, regarding weapon balancing, game mode fixes, and many more. Lots of hype around this new season and what it has in store for the future of the game, and we cover each and every aspect for you! We cover the new maps, guns, and the much needed addition of ranked...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Welcome to episode #52 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We first off want to thank each and every one of you for your support of the podcast and keeping up with us over the year since we started this podcast. We have seen your support on the episodes and on social media, and we are so thankful for the continued support and for being along for the ride with us! This episode, we make sure to give our updates on the g...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Welcome to episode #51 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, we discuss many more exciting updates that are coming our way for Vanguard, and what is on the horizon for season 2. There have been some leaks that have looked promising…and some not as much! We give you our takes on what we think of these updates, and if they will lead multiplayer in the right direction or not. With this coming, many fixes have been coming to season 1 ...
Feb 07, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Welcome to episode #50 of The COD Casuals, where we discuss all things Call of Duty, casual and professional! In this episode, a massive change has come that’ll change the future of COD, and that is Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. This came as a shock to everyone, and we give our initial thoughts as to why this move went down, and what it means for the future of the game. How will this impact the development cycle of Call of Duty, and what will this mean for the quality of the game that...
Jan 31, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 50
