yes I complain every time a new call of duty game comes out... they are all the same... but I still buy it... I also complain with the DLCs.... I didnt buy any till BO1... I swore imwhen BO2 came out I wasnt getting the season pass... yeah that lasted long... anyone want to play buried! ahhaha.... sigh....

I only buy COD games every other year for zombies, better community and not as much incentive to hack and if there is any its against the zombies. Treyarch needs to come out with a Zombies only game so I can stop supporting COD

I've been around the Call Of Duty franchise since Modern Warfare 1, and it's definitely had its ups and downs, but don't most games go through this? I mean as long as this franchise is, you can't expect it to be perfect. You may find the handful of "trollers" every couple of games, but it's their right to play how they want to. What you consider fun and what they consider fun may differ, but just remember they purchased the game just like you did, and are just as entitled as you are to play how they want to. Sure, it's annoying to be constantly flashbanged in hardcore, because they find amusement in your anger, just don't give in to what they prey on. Mute your mic, or just carry on like nothing happened, they won't see through you and then carry on to another victim.

Now with modding. This is different because it's not only against the rules for the game, but as well violates Xbox rules. And, I feel as though Xbox needs to crack down harder on these modders, hopefully with the upcoming console, we won't have to put up with it.

On to the DLC topic. They have the right to price their own merchandise how they want to. Whether you buy it or not, is entirely up to your decision. It's not stating "for you to play this game, you need the $50 DLC". No, but if you enjoy the game and want to extend onto the stock game, then you might consider the DLC. Same thing with Black Ops 2's personalization packs, you don't HAVE to buy them, but if you want to extend onto your multiplayer career, then at your expense, you can purchase the DLC.

If you want to talk about a money hungry company, take a look at EA sports. Yes, Call of Duty does release a similar game every year, but it's to keep it uniqueness. Not much you can change without starting to "copy" other games such as Battlefield. Now, EA on the other hand releases the same game constantly with an updated roster, and doesn't update it after you've bought the game. But still we make the decision and if we feel that way, easy enough, don't buy it.

Just my little reply to your rant, and hopefully my interpretation helped relieve some anger you've been having with CoD. If not, try playing other games such as Forza,Battlefield,Fighting games, Payday 2(coming out real soon!).

Good Luck!