Call of Duty

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Call of Duty is a video game franchise featuring military first-person shooters, launched in 2003.

The series spans World War II, modern warfare, and futuristic combat scenarios.

COD or CoD abbreviates it.

The title evokes patriotic obligation to serve—the phrase call of duty itself means a summons to fulfill one's responsibilities, especially in military or public service contexts.

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