1. Call of Duty (2003) The franchise's first game was developed by Infinity Ward and published in 2003. This is the first of many entries in the series focused on World War II, following the steps of other household names like Medal of Honor.

There's no denying that the original Black Ops has one of the best stories in not only Call of Duty history but in all of gaming. The story of Alex Mason and the ties to secret government plots, implanted memories, and nuclear tension made for an intense game, and players have the acclaimed writer David S.