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Stephanie Judge
120 days ago
Is it October 7th yet?!? Can't wait to watch this live! I wonder if it will just be the voice actors making an appearance, or if they will configure a moment where their animated counterparts are there as well? Either way, it's going to be great!

    Michelle Holstine
    120 days ago
    It's gritty. It's dark. It's the Frankenstein we've needed. What do you think?
    Iain McParland
    121 days ago
    I don't know about you, but I'm not paying $360 a year to play Call of Duty each year. Sure, if I cared about Doom or Forza or Flight Sim, it'd be worth it but... WOOF
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