It seems even stranger right now to go to a virtual war to relax. The shooting games in the “Call of Duty” series from Activision Blizzard are still among the most popular in the world. More than 50 million copies have been sold so far. For many fans, the sporting aspect is the main focus, but the games have also been often and heavily criticized for their depictions of violence and militarism. Johanna Faries, the series manager, explains why the martial setting is part of the games’ success concept.
20 years of “Call of Duty”: Interview with manager Johanna Faries – Culture
