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The Controversy Surrounding Call of Duty and the Backlash Over Social Politics
Introduction: A Major Social Media Backlash
For over a week, the gaming community and social media followers have been embroiled in a heated controversy involving the popular video game franchise, Call of Duty. At the heart of the dispute is the company's response to a sensitive political statement made online, which quickly escalated into a broader debate about social activism, corporate accountability, and freedom of expression.