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Battlefield Redsec Is Adding A New Playlist Fans Had Been Asking For Since October: Solos
Battlefield Redsec, the battle royale spin-off of Battlefield 6, is introducing an experimental Solos playlist for a limited time from March 6-9. This mode will be available in the live game as a Battlefield Labs test to gather player feedback on pacing, balance, and tension in a one-versus-everyone format. The developers aim to assess how the game holds up in this mode, which has been a popular request from fans since the game's launch.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 2 Reloaded Release Date And Details
Activision has detailed the upcoming Season 2 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching March 11. The update includes new weapons, multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map called Paradox Junction, and the Black Ops Royale battle royale mode. Warzone's Black Ops Royale mode will launch separately on March 12.
The complete guide to game subscription services in 2026
This guide details the current state of gaming subscription services as of February 2026, analyzing pricing, library sizes, and platform support across major offerings like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online. It highlights recent price hikes, tier restructurings, and the evolving landscape of cloud gaming and bundled services, offering insights for consumers to determine the best value.
Dollar Shave Club Reveals Limited Edition Call Of Duty: Warzone Razer Handle
Starting with the 2026 season, Activision is removing guaranteed revenue streams for Call of Duty League teams, which were previously set at $500,000 annually. This decision, driven by high operating costs and player salaries, has led to concerns among teams about their financial viability and future ambitions in the league.
CoD: Warzone's New Black Ops Royale Mode: Start Times And How It Works
Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 2 Reloaded update introduces Black Ops Royale, a new mode inspired by Black Ops 4's Blackout. This mode removes custom loadouts, the Gulag, and Buy Stations, focusing on scavenging for weapons and survival on the Avalon map with 100 players. It features unique mechanics like red fear gas, redeployment tokens, and temporary consumable perks.
"The rumor factory working overtime" - Call of Duty's social media account shuts down talk of a standalone Zombies game
Activision has officially denied rumors of a standalone Call of Duty Zombies game through the franchise's official X/Twitter account. This denial comes amidst speculation about the future of yearly Call of Duty releases following a lukewarm reception to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Even though many developers are being laid off, consumer spending in gaming was actually up in January 2026, new report reveals
Despite widespread layoffs in the industry, US consumer spending on video games in January 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware sales saw a 16% increase, boosted by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, even as sales for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the original Nintendo Switch declined.
US video game spending rose 3% in January, driven by $596m from subscription services | US Monthly Charts
US video game spending increased by 3% to $4.3 billion in January 2026, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware revenue saw a 16% increase, though console sales declined year-on-year, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S experiencing notable drops. Top-selling games included Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and NBA 2K26, while Final Fantasy 7: Remake saw a significant surge in sales following its multi-platform release.
Call of Duty Tops US Gaming Sales Chart for January 2026
Circana's January 2026 US sales data shows Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topping the all-format chart, driven by strong physical and digital sales. Sports titles NBA 2K26 and Madden NFL 26 followed, with Minecraft and Battlefield 6 rounding out the top five. Subscription services and hardware contributed to a modest 3% year-over-year increase in the gaming industry.
UK's Advertising Standards Authority bans Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 commercial for "trivializing sexual violence"
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a commercial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for trivializing sexual violence. The advertisement depicted fake airport security staff engaging in inappropriate behavior, which the ASA deemed irresponsible despite Activision Blizzard's arguments about its parodic nature and 18-rating.
Call of Duty ad banned in the UK for trivializing sexual violence
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned a live-action advertisement for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, concluding that it trivialized sexual violence. The ad, which depicted airport security officers in a suggestive manner, received nine complaints. Activision Blizzard argued the ad was targeted at adults and intended as humor, but the ASA found it irresponsible and offensive, ordering it not to appear in its current form.
GeForce NOW Rings In 2026 With 14 New Games in January
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 14 new titles in January 2026, with five available immediately. The service highlights its 2025 upgrades, including RTX 5080-powered cloud instances with DLSS 4 and 5K 120fps streaming, and enhanced Steam Deck support.
It’s official: Battlefield 6 is 2025's best-selling game, but Black Ops 7 still managed to be November’s top-seller
Battlefield 6 has officially become the best-selling game of 2025, a title previously dominated by the Call of Duty series. While Black Ops 7 topped sales in November, Battlefield 6 secured the year-to-date lead. The report also highlights a significant decline in video game hardware sales across all major platforms in November.
Battlefield 6 kicks off its first free trial post the Black Ops 7 launch to twist that knife
EA has launched a one-week free trial for Battlefield 6, six weeks after its initial release, in response to Activision's free weekends for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The trial includes three maps and four game modes, though it was unfortunately impacted by a matchmaking outage at launch. Battlefield 6 reportedly outsold Black Ops 7.
Battlefield 6 may have actually done it: beaten Call of Duty
Battlefield 6 has achieved unprecedented sales success for the franchise, becoming the best-selling game of 2025 year-to-date and surpassing the lifetime sales of Battlefield 1 in its launch month of October. The game also set a new record for the highest single-month dollar sales across all platforms in the last three years. It is now positioned to potentially outsell Call of Duty titles for the year, a feat that has eluded the Battlefield series for over a decade.
GeForce NOW Enlists ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ for the Cloud
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now available to stream on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing play on various devices including underpowered laptops, Macs, and Steam Decks. The service also added 12 other games, including Anno 117: Pax Romana and Assetto Corsa Rally, with new RTX 5080-class hardware rolling out to more regions.
Fall Into Gaming With 20+ Titles Joining GeForce NOW in November
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding over 20 games in November, including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. The service is also expanding its RTX 5080-class hardware to new regions like Phoenix and Amsterdam.
New Battlefield 6 Skips Ray Tracing, Developers Confirm Performance Focus - New Game Network
Battlefield 6 will launch without ray tracing to prioritize performance, with developers confirming the decision was made early in development. The game will also feature EA's Javelin anti-cheat, requiring Secure Boot and thus excluding Linux-based devices like the Steam Deck. Electronic Arts has detailed pricing and editions, with the standard version at $70 and a Phantom Edition at $100, and confirmed that microtransactions will be limited to cosmetics.
