“They wonder why Fortnite is winning”: Fans troll Call of Duty as the official Twitter account loses its blue tick

Fans joked about Call of Duty losing its blue tick.

“They wonder why Fortnite is winning”: Fans troll Call of Duty as the official Twitter account loses its blue tick

Call of Duty is one of the most popular video game franchises in the world. It recently found itself at the center of a social media storm. The game’s official Twitter account lost its blue-tick verification. Fans of the game were quick to voice their displeasure. Many fans took to social media to express their frustration and disappointment.

The incident occurred on April 16th, 2023. There was no official explanation from Twitter or Activision as to why the account lost its blue tick. However, people understood that the reason behind the loss of verification was due to a new subscription service launched by Twitter called Twitter Blue.

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Fans react to Call of Duty losing blue tick due to Twitter Blue

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Twitter Blue is a monthly subscription service that gives users access to exclusive features. This includes abilities such as undoing tweets and access to a dedicated customer support team. However, one of the most notable benefits of the service is the blue tick next to the user’s name. The blue tick which signifies that the account has been verified by Twitter. Twitter has started to remove the blue ticks from accounts that have not subscribed to the Twitter Blue service. This would explain why Call of Duty’s official Twitter account lost its blue tick, as it had not subscribed to Twitter Blue.

Fans of Call of Duty were quick to react to the news. Many fans took to social media to voice their frustration. Some fans pointed out that the loss of verification could impact the credibility of the game’s developers. Meanwhile, others made jokes and memes about the situation.

“They wonder why Fortnite is winning,” one fan tweeted, alluding to the popular battle royale game that has seen significant growth in recent years. “Fortnite has a blue tick, and Call of Duty doesn’t. That tells you all you need to know.”

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The loss of the blue tick has also raised questions about the importance of social media verification. Some argue that the blue tick is essential for establishing credibility and authenticity. However, others argue that it is a superficial status symbol that doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. It’s clear that the loss of the blue tick has had an impact on the Call of Duty community. The game has a massive following, with millions of players around the world, and the loss of the blue tick has not gone unnoticed. As of now, fans are eagerly waiting for an explanation from Activision, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.

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