Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launching on November 14, 2025, features a new co-op campaign set in 2035 with a storyline involving the villain Raul Menendez, The Guild, and hero David Mason. The game introduces an expansive co-op experience called Endgame, where players explore Avalon, take down strongholds, and unlock progression across modes, including multiplayer and Zombies. Pre-orders offer exclusive content, and the game is available across multiple platforms with integrated progression and new gameplay mechanics.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launching on November 14 for PS5 and PS4, features a redefined co-op campaign set in 2035 with a new replayable Endgame experience where players face escalating threats in Avalon, unlock customization, and battle against the return of Menendez and new enemies like The Guild, blending legacy characters with a fresh near-future storyline.
The Mississippi John Hurt Museum in Avalon, Mississippi, was destroyed by a fire just hours after receiving landmark status. The museum, dedicated to country blues singer and guitarist John Hurt, was a significant site in the town's history as a formerly all-Black community. The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation has blamed the fire on arson, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Online gaming startup Avalon, led by industry veterans from games like EverQuest and Call of Duty, has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming metaverse game. The game will utilize blockchain technology and AI tools, and players will traverse a virtual universe through portals that transport them between different worlds. Avalon aims to provide accessible game development tools and plans to offer a monetization feature for developers. The game will prioritize diversity and inclusivity, using generative AI to represent various ethnicities. Avalon's chief product officer emphasized the importance of player ownership over in-game items, and the game will utilize blockchain to give players ownership rights. A playable beta test is expected in 2024, with a full release in 2025.
The 2023 Toyota Crown, which replaced the discontinued Avalon, is experiencing similar sales issues as its predecessor. The Crown has sold just over 3,300 units so far this year, which is comparable to sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota GR86. The car's year-to-date sales are currently worse than the Avalon's numbers last year. However, the Crown's April sales are better than the Avalon's, indicating that it needs time to catch on with consumers. The fate of the Crown remains uncertain, as it could suffer the same fate as the Avalon if sales continue to decline.
