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 . Although that ascent into the gaming hall of fame began with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007), the series’ place was solidified upon the debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops in 2010.

This month marks the 15th anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops and the long-awaited release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (out now). Following the success of the first two Modern Warfare games, publisher Activision began searching for another sub-franchise that could alternate annually with Modern Warfare and other subsequent series.

The team at Treyarch set its sights on a Vietnam

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