Call of Duty raises $1.6M for LA fire relief through gamer in-app purchases

Activision said it has raised $1.6 million for LA Fire Relief as a result of gamer purchases of the in-game pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty Warzone.Read More
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