Call of Duty fans debate upcoming movie director Peter Berg's years-old comments, where he once called games "pathetic" and gamers "weak"
Call of Duty fans are debating director Peter Berg's past comments calling war games 'pathetic' and gamers 'weak,' resurfaced amid his involvement in an upcoming film adaptation. The 2013 interview has sparked skepticism about his suitability to helm a movie based on the popular military shooter franchise. While some argue people can change over time, others question his understanding of the source material. The film is set for release on June 30, 2028.
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Home News Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Call of Duty fans debate upcoming movie director Peter Berg's years-old comments, where he once called war games "pathetic" and gamers "weak" Shots fired. Image credit: Activision <img alt="Victoria Phillips Kennedy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1644925423.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > News by Victoria Phillips Kennedy News Reporter Published on April 28, 2026 15 comments Follow Call of Duty A 2013 interview with Call of Duty film director Peter Berg, in which he called those who played war games such as Call of Duty "weak" and "pathetic", has recently resurfaced, leading to plenty of discussion amongst the series' fans.
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