The late 2000s were a period where shooters blossomed, largely in part to the ongoing popularity of Halo, newcomers like Gears of War, and the rise of Activision’s cultural juggernaut, Call of Duty.

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 now released, this series now has more games than any other within the wider Call of Duty franchise. There are more Black Ops games than Modern Warfare or World War II ...