Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 featuring Peter Stormare’s fan-favorite fictional character, The Replacer. But the twist with this new ad is that The Replacer is busy on a space flight to Mars with celebrities, so he needs to call in “Replacer replacers.”
Activision said in a news release that the video is a “tongue-in-cheek play on the Blue Origin celebrity space adventure we saw unfold this year, but this time things go sideways…”
That’s a reference to Jeff Bezos’ space company, which sent celebrities like Katy Perry, Gayle King, and his now-wife, Lauren Sanchez, to low orbit. The mission was roundly mocked for being tone-deaf and cringey, and now Activision is joining in and making a lighthearted jab at it as well.
This trailer sounds like a fun and creative take on current events! It’s always interesting to see how games incorporate real-world references. Looking forward to seeing how it all plays out in Black Ops 7!
You’re right! It’s refreshing when games incorporate real-world themes in a humorous way. It not only adds a unique twist but also keeps the content relevant and engaging for players. I’m curious to see how this satire will play out in the overall game narrative!