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Emmy and RTS award-winning composer Nainita Desai was World Soundtrack Awards 2021 winner for "Discovery Of The Year." A double BIFA and Cinema Eye Honors nominee -- and BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and IFMCA Breakthrough Composer Of The Year 2019, Desai has been described by Empire Magazine as "one of the top five composers to watch for in 2022." She has also recently garnered MPSE Golden Reel, ASCAP, SCL, GANG, and Develop nominations for her score for acclaimed video game Immortality.

The world of video games has long been a realm where players can immerse themselves in epic battles, breathtaking landscapes, and captivating storylines. Yet, there's something truly special about those moments when the virtual world collides with the real one, giving gamers a chance to play alongside their favorite celebrities. Call of Duty, one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time, is no stranger to this phenomenon, having featured stars like Ice Cube, Kit Harrington, and Jason Statham in its ranks. Now, it's time to welcome some new faces into the fray, including the one and only Nicki Minaj.

If you've ever dreamed of taking down foes one by one in Call of Duty while rocking high heels and vibrant, lengthy pink hair, your wish has just been granted! The Call of Duty online store now offers the Nicki Minaj Operator's bundle, complete with her sassy catchphrases. You can enjoy her presence in both Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II.

Nicki Minaj, famed artist, celeb, and entrepreneur, will be featured and noted as the first female celebrity Operator in "Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2", Activision announced on July 27th.

In an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts, Xbox head Phil Spencer has recently announced that Microsoft and PlayStation have entered into a binding agreement to ensure the availability of Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. As a passionate gamer and someone who enjoys playing Call of Duty, this news brings a sense of relief and excitement.

Fans of Call of Duty: Mobile (CoD: Mobile) are in for a treat as information regarding the highly anticipated Season 6 has leaked the arrival of a long-awaited Mythic Templar character skin is among the intriguing disclosures. The Chinese version of the game's officials have already hinted at the character's appearance on their server. In terms of the global version, well-known data miners estimate that the mythological skin will arrive in the future season, ensuring players an incredible gaming experience.

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty confirmed in a recent interview with Axios that while 343 Industries will continue to work on Halo games, other studios may also be allowed to develop new Halo games. This news may come as a surprise to some fans who are used to seeing 343 Industries as the sole developer of the franchise.

The first-ever Regiment Gaming Tournament that will be hosted by the American Legion will take place on Saturday, June 10th from 10 AM to 8 PM CST at the Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Post 172. The Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 is located at 260 4th Avenue SE in Osseo.

My days of playing video games are pretty much over, but over the years I have taken note of them, good and bad. Things have come a long way since the days of Pong. Against that backdrop, here are ten failed video games.

Microsoft is making a case to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that its acquisition of Activision Blizzard should be allowed to proceed, despite the FTC’s recent complaint aimed at blocking the deal. The Xbox company has put $69 billion on the line for, the "Call of Duty" maker, Activision-Blizzard. The stakes are high for both sides — if the merger is allowed, it could mean big changes for the gaming industry as we know it.

Fortnite, a hugely popular game created by EPIC Games.Photo byFortnite. Epic Games, a massive private company with a $32 billion valuation, has received the FTC’s highest penalty ever — for duping customers, mostly children, and its “dark patterns” and billing practices.