Children are not playing the game Black Ops 6, which has improved the experience for everyone.

Have you ever wondered who is playing the latest installment of Call of Duty, Black Ops 6? Well, according to a reader, it seems like the average age of players has been rapidly increasing. And believe it or not, this has actually made the game more enjoyable for many.

It's hard to believe that Call of Duty has been dominating the gaming industry for 17 years now. I remember when Call of Duty 4 was released, it was a milestone moment not just for the series, but for gaming in general. But did you know that Call of Duty has actually been around since 2003? It's a bit odd that they didn't make a big deal about their 20th anniversary last year. Maybe they were too embarrassed about Modern Warfare 3.

But for me, I've been a fan since the beginning. I remember playing it when it was only available on PC and had almost no multiplayer. I've been playing and enjoying Call of Duty games for a long time, not just as a mega fan, but as someone who has been a part of this franchise for the majority of my life. And if you think about it, to have enjoyed all the Call of Duty games from the start, you would have to be at least in your 30s. It's hard to imagine younger kids being interested in a serious WW2 simulator back then.

Now let's talk about Black Ops 6. I've been playing it since launch and I have to agree with the general consensus that it is the best one since the Modern Warfare reboot. However, I've noticed something strange. Many people have been making the same comment about everyone playing the game being suspiciously good at it. Some have even referred to it as the "sweaty lobbies" problem, where it seems like everyone you're playing with is a veteran player from day one.

Naturally, the first assumption is that it's due to broken matchmaking and cheaters. And while there have been reports of cheaters, it's hard to believe that the game has such a major fault that it's only matching you with the world's best and most dishonorable players. I think it's just that we're all older now and have been playing Call of Duty for so long that it's like second nature to us.

But here's the interesting part - there are far fewer children playing the game now than ever before. Back in the heyday of the original Modern Warfare, the game was dominated by sweary teenage boys. But that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. And it's not hard to understand why, with the many new distractions in the world, both in and out of the gaming world. But it's also a known fact that younger generations are more likely to play games on their mobile devices. So, the idea of spending £70 on a console game, when they can play a similar version for free on their phone, might not be all that appealing to them.

Perhaps there's also something about Call of Duty itself that doesn't resonate with the younger generation. I can't say for sure, but from my personal experience, it seems like most Call of Duty players now are adults. I couldn't guess the average age, but I would imagine it to be at least late 20s, if not older.

And I have to say, it's made the game better. Not just because there are fewer squeaky-voiced tweens trying to outdo each other in terms of swearing and bigotry, but because everyone takes the game more seriously now. The multiplayer hasn't really changed that much in Black Ops 6, but it just feels better because the players are more mature and sensible.

I'm not sure if this has affected the design of Black Ops 6, but I do think that Activision is aware of the fact that their audience is getting older. It's an interesting change that has implications for all games, but it's most obvious in Call of Duty because its potential younger audience is now being drawn to free mobile games like Warzone, PUBG, and of course, Fortnite. Who knows, maybe the next Call of Duty will be sponsored by Werther's Original.

Overall, it's fascinating to see how the age of players is affecting the gaming industry. And while this may have some consequences, I personally think it has made Call of Duty a better game. It'll be interesting to see how other games adapt to this changing demographic. But for now, let's enjoy Black Ops 6 and all the other games that this community has to offer.

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