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Good Smile Company is re-releasing the Crash Bandicoot Nendoroid just in time for the iconic marsupial's 30th…
Good Smile Company is re-releasing its Crash Bandicoot Nendoroid figure to celebrate the iconic marsupial's 30th anniversary. The detailed figure includes swappable parts and the character's companion, Aku Aku. Pre-orders are open until October 20, with shipping expected between April and June 2027.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer
Infinity Ward discusses the map and movement design for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer, focusing on its South Korean-inspired setting and new traversal mechanics. The developers aim to balance authentic environments with fluid gameplay, incorporating elements like pipe climbs and slide maneuvers to enhance player mobility and strategic options. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with beta weekends starting August 21.
MW4 Open Beta, NEXT, Fanatics Fest, & Serialized Camo
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game's multiplayer beta will begin on August 21, with an early access period for pre-orders and an open beta following shortly after. Pre-ordering the game offers exclusive cosmetic items, including a serialized weapon camo for the first 100,000 players.
MW4 Multiplayer: Kill Block Intel
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a dynamic multiplayer experience called Kill Block, an adaptive training facility where modular battlegrounds reconfigure before each match. Attendees at Fanatics Fest NYC can experience Kill Block firsthand, which includes expanded Gunfight modes like 3v3 and 10v10, with future support planned for more core multiplayer modes. The game is developed by Infinity Ward and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 23, 2026.
Black Ops 7 Season 05: Full Intel
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and a Battle Pass. The update includes new multiplayer maps like Jubilee, a new Zombies Survival map, and the Drone Labs POI in Warzone. Ranked Play seasons for both Multiplayer and Resurgence will also begin, offering new rewards.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are available to all Xbox players, while Ikonei Island requires an Xbox Game Pass membership. Demonschool and The Stone of Madness also feature limited-time trials.
Black Ops 7 Season 04 Reloaded: Full Intel
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 04 Reloaded brings a mid-season update on June 25, featuring new multiplayer maps like Zenith and Launch, the Operation King Killer in Endgame, and the Kowakujō Round-Based Zombies map. The update also introduces the Champion's Quest in Core Battle Royale and a Summer of Action event led by Nick Cage. New weapons, attachments, and various in-game events and bundles are also part of the content drop.
Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access
Players who digitally pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will receive early access to the game's campaign starting October 16, 2026. The full game launches on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The campaign follows Private Park during a North Korean invasion and Captain Price's off-book operations.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview – A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More
Toys For Bob Studio Head Paul Yan discusses the upcoming game Spyro: A Realm Beyond, set to launch in Spring 2027. The interview highlights the new character design, the return of Tom Kenny as the voice of Spyro, and the significant addition of true flight mechanics. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the game will feature a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula, extensive multiplayer modes with new movement and gunplay mechanics, and the extraction-based DMZ mode. The title will also integrate with Call of Duty: Warzone, with older console versions of Warzone being phased out.
Modern Warfare 4 Editions: Pre-order Benefits Detailed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on October 23, 2026, with pre-orders now available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The article details the benefits of pre-ordering, including early access to the Open Beta and exclusive operator skins, as well as the differences between the Digital Standard, Vault, and Physical Standard editions. A 10% loyalty discount is offered on the Vault Edition for players who have owned previous Call of Duty titles.
Introducing Call of Duty: Mobile Season 5 — Revenge
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 5, titled 'Revenge,' launches on May 27, featuring a major collaboration with the TV series 'The Boys.' The update introduces new game modes, a themed event with over a dozen rewards, and three character-inspired Draws. It also includes the Armored Royale mode, the BAL-27 Assault Rifle, a new Battle Pass, and the Kui Ji Mythic Operator.
Black Ops 7 Season 03 Reloaded: Full Intel
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone have received their Season 03 Reloaded update, introducing new content across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Battle Royale modes. The update features new maps like Onsen and Totenreich, game modes such as Freerun and Hot Pursuit, new weapons like the Siren Special Weapon and Katana, and various events and store bundles, including a RoboCop-themed pass.
Blacknut Levels Up: Select Activision Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment Games Now Streamable on Blacknut
Cloud gaming platform Blacknut has integrated a selection of Activision Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment titles, including Diablo III, Warcraft I: Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, through the Ubisoft+ Premium pass. These games are now available for streaming without downloads on various devices, expanding Blacknut's library and reach across over 65 regions worldwide.
Introducing Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 — Eternal Prison
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4, titled "Eternal Prison," launches on April 22nd, introducing the Rebirth Island map to both Battle Royale and DMZ: Recon modes. The season features a collaboration with Godzilla x Kong, new weapons like the DP27 LMG, a Toxic Overload Battle Royale class, and a new Battle Pass with various rewards.
Black Ops 7 Season 03: Full Intel
Activision Publishing has detailed the extensive content update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 03, launching on April 2nd across all platforms. The update introduces new maps, modes, weapons, and events for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, including the new "Launch Pad" POI in Verdansk and the "Endgame" mode going free-to-play for a limited time.
How Black Ops Royale is Reviving a Fan-Favorite Call of Duty Experience
Call of Duty: Warzone introduces Black Ops Royale, a new battle royale mode inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout. Available now on the Avalon map, it supports 100 players across 25 squads with no loadouts, buy stations, or Gulag, emphasizing scavenging for loot and upgrades. Game Director Pete Actipis discusses modernizing classic features and balancing the experience for both new and veteran players.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black Desert
This weekend, Xbox Game Pass members can play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert for free from March 5-8. FBC: Firebreak and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are also available for all Xbox members to try from March 5-8 and March 5-9 respectively. Players can keep their progress and achievements if they purchase the games at a discount.
