ACHES: Why I loved being COD’s biggest villain | Esports Stories

Alan Bernal
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The Call of Duty esports landscape changes every year, but one thing remains the same: Patrick ‘ACHES’ Price is the villain everyone loves to hate. And ACHES wouldn’t have it any other way.

Before retiring from competition, the 27-year-old claimed two World Championships and a reputation for being the bad guy who backs up big talk. Even through injury and roster changes, ACHES battled through to put his stamp on the scene.

Dexerto sat down with ACHES and fellow CoD pros to dive into the legacy of the esport’s greatest villain and how his career impacted the game.

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Alan is a former staff writer for Dexerto based in Southern California who covered esports, internet culture, and the broader games/streaming industry. He is a CSUF Alum with a B.A. in Journalism. He's reported on sports medicine, emerging technology, and local community issues. Got a tip or want to talk?