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MAPPING THINGS OUT | Treyarch confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 6 maps won’t be too big at launch, and certainly no bigger than what you’ve played in the beta

The company also notes that map flow and variety is key, with more info to come.

Sept. 10, 2024 Connor Makar

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Switching Loadouts | Destiny 2 is switching to offering two "medium-sized" expansions per year, because its annual add-ons had "started to feel too formulaic"

"We believe it’s time for Destiny to change and evolve, and that our community wants this game to grow and innovate too."

Sept. 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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Destiny's Destiny | Bungie is offering a little bit of insight into what's next for Destiny 2 next week, just don't expect much for its 10th anniversary

Another 10 years of Destiny, perhaps?

Sept. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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BO Beta Ready | Black Ops 6 beta second weekend: start times, pre-load and everything else you need to know

The second and final round of the Black Ops 6 beta on PS5, PC and Xbox Game Pass is nearly here. Here's every detail we know about the beta.

Sept. 6, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Not Xbox's Destiny | "I passed on so many games" - Xbox's Phil Spencer doesn't regret not grabbing Destiny or Guitar Hero as exclusives, even if he now gets their appeal

The man just wasn't into PvP and plastic guitars, it happens to the best of us.

Sept. 2, 2024 Mark Warren

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A New Front | Here we go again - the war against cheating is already underway in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta

Imagine cheating in a beta. Go to your nearest church, mosque, synagogue, or other religious building immediately.

Sept. 2, 2024 Connor Makar

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How many kills? | Black Ops 6 will be buffing its miserable weapon XP in the beta, but we're going to have to wait until the second weekend

If you're among the many, many Black Ops 6 beta players who noticed just how slow unlocking attachments for your weapons has been, we've got good news.

Sept. 2, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Sing Along | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are taking each other hostage and getting saucy thanks to the game's best new feature

You know a feature is doing well when it prompts impromptu singing sessions.

Sept. 2, 2024 Connor Makar

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TOP OF THE DROPS | The best PlayStation Plus games on PS4 and PS5 in 2024

Our top picks for Sony's money-saving subscription service!

Sept. 1, 2024 Connor Makar

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Barrett Gone | Ex-Marathon director was reportedly fired from Bungie following a misconduct investigation

Joe Ziegler was announced as having replaced Chris Barrett as lead on the game earlier this year.

Aug. 29, 2024 Mark Warren

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CoD Next Fest | Where to watch Call of Duty: Next, what to expect, and how to earn rewards by tuning in

Call of Duty: Next is bringing a detailed look at Black Ops 6 multiplayer, a first look at the new Warzone map, fresh Zombies content and even some Twitch Drops - here's how to watch.

Aug. 28, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Flame Off | Yes, it looks like Crash Bandicoot 5 was real, and it apparently would have featured the exact crossover you've all been wanting for years

Activision reportedly wanted to move more towards live-service, and we know how that worked out with Crash Team Rumble.

Aug. 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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BLOPS | Call of Duty Black Ops 6 shows off flashy campaign trailer and announces open beta at Gamescom Opening Night Live

Treyarch and Raven Software's latest look at Black Ops 6 is looking promising, with an open beta coming in September.

Aug. 20, 2024 Connor Makar

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Featured Games | Call of Duty is decoupling Warzone from the annual games, and revamping Call of Duty HQ

Getting into the different Call of Duty games is about to become easier, but not without some growing pains.

Aug. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Maggie's Back | Remember the Doom mod that lets you kill Margaret Thatcher? You can now try and beat Jeremy Corbyn's world record on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, but not Switch

"Shigeru Miyamoto doesn't want you pissing on graves."

Aug. 9, 2024 Mark Warren

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Cool Kids Club | Treyarch may have found a way to welcome new players to Black Ops 6 Zombies without ruining Call of Duty's infamous Easter egg hunts

Zombies mode in Black Ops 6 will, unsurprisingly, bring back the fabled Easter egg hunts, but it's not entirely leaving new players in the dust.

Aug. 9, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Uninterrupted Slayin | For the first time, Black Ops 6 Zombies will let solo players pause their game, and squad players reconnect if they drop out

Black Ops 6 Zombies is bringing a tonne of new features to the beloved co-op mode, including some that significantly improve the quality of life.

Aug. 9, 2024 Sherif Saed

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We Back? | Black Ops 6 Zombies has been officially revealed, and we're getting gameplay tomorrow

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode is a mystery no more, as Treyarch just offered a first look at the mode's story.

Aug. 7, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Jet-Packed | Star Wars: Bounty Hunter's remaster is above-average, but be prepared to face the original's rough edges

The coolest Fett is back.

Aug. 2, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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Missing Money Marks | Not even Destiny 2: The Final Shape being a runaway blockbuster success would have prevented Bungie's latest layoffs, report claims

"I think Bungie sold things they were just not able to deliver."

Aug. 2, 2024 Mark Warren

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Retro Rides | Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has seemingly spent over $2 Million on classic cars and motorbikes since Sony bought the studio back in 2022

The executive has faced calls to resign from former Bungie staff following yesterday's layoff announcement.

Aug. 1, 2024 Mark Warren

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Big Changes | Destiny 2 developer Bungie to lay off 220 staff, integrate more deeply with Sony, and "spin out" one game's development to a new PlayStation studio

CEO Pete Parsons calls it a "difficult and painful day".

July 31, 2024 Mark Warren

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STRIKE | Publishers of GTA 6, Call of Duty, and more to be impacted as video game voice actors strike over AI implementation

SAG-AFTRA voice actors go on strike as negotiations fall apart around AI and fair compensation.

July 26, 2024 Connor Makar

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Time To Kill | Xbox Game Pass gets Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 today - time to lose about 13,000 deathmatches before Black Ops 6 drops

Look, you're not a weak link that can't aim and keeps pointlessly crouch-walking everywhere, you're a valued teammate.

July 24, 2024 Mark Warren

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BO On GP | Black Ops 6 beta dates have been set, and Game Pass members get to play early

For the first time in nearly a decade, the schedule of a Call of Duty beta is not a confusing mess.

July 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Woah... | Crash Bandicoot 5 was reportedly in the works, but one former Toys For Bob dev says it's been canned: "It's gonna break hearts"

Better luck next time.

July 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Waning Inspiration | The First Descendant devs respond to allegations they copied a bunch of Destiny 2 icons

Nexon has actually released a statement regarding the similarities between several in-game icons in The First Descendant and Destiny 2.

July 12, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Miyazaquella | There's now an Elden Ring mod that swaps Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss for Hidetaka Miyazaki riding Patches, because why not

"My loyal blade. And champion who pre-ordered the DLC..."

July 12, 2024 Mark Warren

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Pick One | The First Descendant may have copied a lot of Warframe’s systems, but now the community is accusing the developer of lifting barely-altered Destiny 2 icons, too

The First Descendant is not exactly a bastion of originality, but players are starting to notice a few in-game elements that may have gone a bit too far.

July 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Take it in Pride | First F1, the World Cup, and golf – now esports: gaming’s biggest ever sports-washing tournament starts today

Life changing money, courtesy of the Saudi Arabian Public investment Fund.

July 3, 2024 Connor Makar

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Again? Again! | Fresh off beating Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring players have one last request for FromSoft - unleash the boss rematches

After all, killing a giant thing that's previously spent 40 hours battering you isn't quite enough if you do it just the once.

July 2, 2024 Mark Warren

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PODCAST | Which games have aged like a fine wine, and why is everyone so mad at our guest host?

There's nothing graceful about the Best Games Ever podcast episode 104

July 2, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Times Are Changing | Say goodbye to linear storytelling in Destiny 2, as for Year 11 Bungie plans to focus on "expanding our worlds and world-building"

"All of the content coming in Year 10 is the catalyst for what happens next in Destiny 2."

June 30, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Scan And Grab! | Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is getting a surprise remaster by Aspyr on all modern platforms, Boba Fett included

Just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.

June 27, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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Rad Reference | UPDATE: Call of Duty's Fallout crossover drops this week, and features a definitely accidental nod to one of Fallout 4's best quest mods

Hey, don't worry, we can add two different Vault 141s to the canon if it means Soap and co in colorful jumpsuits.

June 25, 2024 Mark Warren

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Tarnished On Top | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree beats all the bosses to become both highest rated game of 2024 so far, and the highest rated DLC ever

Bow down to the Elden Lord, the likes of The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

June 19, 2024 Mark Warren

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PODCAST | What’s the best game that had the worst reveal trailer? The Best Games Ever Podcast episode 102

They say that the first impression is the most important, so even if your game is great, you’d better not botch the announcement.

June 18, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Mystery | Forget that controversial 300GB figure: even senior CoD developers don’t actually know how big Black Ops 6 modes will be

Treyarch wants players to download parts of the game important to them, but can't say how big those parts will be.

June 18, 2024 Connor Makar

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Smaller Mag | Don't worry, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 won't require about six Witcher 3s worth of space on your machine

Phew, your care package should be of a more manageable size than 300GB.

June 11, 2024 Mark Warren

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NOT SO FINAL SHAPE | Bungie teases that Destiny 2's "Journey Continues" but fans aren't quite sure what that means for Destiny 3

It's unclear if Destiny 3 is on the way, but there's definitely more Destiny coming at least.

June 10, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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technical help | Destiny 2 players witness very little during The Final Shape launch due to server issues

One of gaming's greatest struggles has reared its ugly head, as the expansion launch has found itself in rocky waters.

June 5, 2024 Connor Makar

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IT WAS ALL PURPLE | Toys For Bob isn't owned by Activision anymore, but it is partnering with Xbox for its first game post-split

Is a new Spyro on the horizon?

June 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGGGG | Destiny 2's The Final Shape might require about five times the space of one Elden Ring to install via Steam

Yep, get ready to potentially uninstall all those crap games you bought during the last sale and are pretending you'll play.

May 31, 2024 Mark Warren

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DEFYING EXPECTATIONS | XDefiant dares to ask the question: "What if Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was good?"

'Call of Duty meets hero shooters' could be done right after all.

May 31, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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PLAY FAIR | Bungie wins its Destiny 2 cheat maker court case, taking home five figure chump change while potentially setting a bad precedent

The ruling might by the first of its kind.

May 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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CALL ME MAYBE | Reports now say Call of Duty 2024 is definitely, for real, coming to Game Pass

What's happening with the series about shooting the people? Honestly, who knows at this point.

May 17, 2024 Mark Warren

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NEWS IN BRIEF | Activision announces Elsewhere Entertainment, a Warsaw-based studio creating a brand new narrative-based triple-A IP

A new studio, eh?

May 16, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PLAY HAS NO LIMITS | The best PS1 games to play in 2024

Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.

May 16, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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LET IT RIP | New Doom rumoured as Xbox June showcase approaches

This would mark the first new entry in the reboot since 2020.

May 13, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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WHAT WAS THE POINT? | Is Call of Duty coming to Xbox Game Pass? Yes, no, maybe, who knows - but it’s clear no one believes what Xbox says any more

After years of building up Game Pass as a viable part of its business, and billions of dollars spent acquiring content for it, even Microsoft is seemingly struggling to justify Call of Duty on Game Pass.

May 10, 2024 Sherif Saed

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