Highlights
- Dr. Disrespect is taking aim at Activision for its recent “Blaze Up” event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, calling into question the event’s theming.
- The streamer openly insults Activision’s team, calling the studio “a bunch of idiots” for the marijuana-themed event in contrast with its previous removal of streamer Nickmercs’ collaboration.
- Dr. Disrespect’s criticisms of Activision are nothing new for the creator, often being outspoken with his opinions on gaming companies like Activision and Twitch.
Popular streamer Dr. Disrespect is heavily criticizing Activision in response to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3‘s recent “Blaze Up” event, directly insulting the developers. Dr. Disrespect has long been one of the most outspoken creators within the online gaming space, gaining success for his skill at shooters like Call of Duty. Dr. Disrespect has built up a streaming empire that has seen him release a book, collaborate with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, and even start his own video game studio in Midnight Society. Now, Dr. Disrespect has some choice words for Activision.
Activision recently unveiled its “Blaze Up” event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, featuring a plethora of new cosmetics themed around marijuana. The event is set to celebrate the “4/20” holiday on April 20, an unofficial holiday celebrated by marijuana enthusiasts. The Modern Warfare 3 event has already revealed multiple exclusive gun skins and charms tied to the event, alongside new Operator skins based on popular comedians Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. Now, however, Dr. Disrespect is taking aim at Activision with regards to the new event.
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Dr. Disrespect recently sounded off against Activision on his personal Twitter account, heavily criticizing the recent Call of Duty event. Dr. Disrespect chastised Activision for the use of marijuana and drugs being pushed through the recent event, while also remarking on the previous removal of fellow streamer Nickmercs’ operator bundle. Dr. Disrespect went so far as to call the developers “a bunch of idiots”, referring to them as the “biggest suit and tie phonies” found within the gaming industry.
Dr. Disrespect Heavily Criticizes Activision, Calls Studio “A Bunch of Idiots”
Dr. Disrespect’s response to the newest event comes as Call of Duty has consistently been one of the streamer’s most frequented games. Dr. Disrespect regularly features the Call of Duty games during his streams, even becoming part of the first team to get a nuke victory in Call of Duty Warzone‘s Season 2. His familiarity with the games goes beyond his streams as well, with Dr. Disrespect formerly serving for four years as a Community Manager for Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games.
While Dr. Disrespect is known for his outspoken personality, the creator’s infamous Twitch ban remains one of the most well-known events of his career. He recently revealed that the fallout from the Twitch ban resulted in Dr. Disrespect losing several major sponsorships, including massive brands like Nike. Dr. Disrespect has often openly criticized Twitch for the permanent suspension, going so far as to refer to the site’s management staff as “slithery, disgusting purple snakes.” Despite the ramifications of his permanent ban from Twitch, Dr. Disrespect has remained one of streaming’s most recognizable figures.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
Released in November of 2023, Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) continues Captain Price’s story from the 2019 and 2022 games.
- Released
- November 10, 2023
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
