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How “camping” became the ‘Call of Duty’ strategy gamers love to hate

Anyone who’s played at least a few hours of a first-person shooter like Call of Duty or Halo has either had to deal with camping, or has camped themselves. In short: It’s when players choose to sit in one corner of the map for most of the game to gain a tactical advantage.

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Prof. Palmer February 2, 2020January 8, 2025 Call of Duty, Doom, Game Design, Gaming Strategy, History, In the News, Quake
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