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Weekend Console Download Deals for July 31: PlayStation Summer Sale Part 2
The PlayStation Summer Sale has entered its second phase, featuring discounts on games like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, alongside first-time deals on Saros and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The Nintendo eShop also has sales on Bethesda, Capcom, and Annapurna Interactive titles. Xbox Game Pass deals are available for subscribers, and general sales are open to all Xbox users.
Gears of War E-Day's Horde Siege shines when squads collide in its dense city, but sags when they're apart
Gears of War: E-Day's new Horde Siege mode offers an ambitious co-operative experience where three squads of four players battle Locusts across large city districts. While the mode shines when squads converge and objectives intersect, it can feel less engaging when players are isolated. The game is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
200 million new Xbox players weren't enough to offset falling revenue in its latest fiscal year, CEO says: "We…
Despite attracting over 200 million new players to Xbox and its games in fiscal year 2026, Microsoft's gaming division experienced a decline in revenue. CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged the gap between audience growth and business performance, stating that investments in player value are expected to drive growth by the end of fiscal year 2027. The company also underwent significant restructuring, including layoffs and spinning out several first-party studios.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Multiplayer
This guide provides recommended weapon builds and attachments for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 multiplayer. It details specific loadouts for weapons like the FG42, AN-94, DS20 Mirage, Swordfish A1, Sturmwolf 45, and Gremlin, including weapon build codes for easy sharing.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 5
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has arrived in Warzone, bringing new weapons and attachments. This guide provides recommended weapon builds and loadouts for various combat scenarios, including long-range, medium-to-long-range, sniper support, and close-range engagements. It also details weapon build codes for easy sharing and mentions archetypes to look for in Black Ops Royale mode.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will have low-SBMM playlists, as Activision continues to 'learn a lot…
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature low-skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) playlists in its beta, continuing experiments from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The company is incorporating player feedback and data to refine its multiplayer matchmaking systems, aiming for better team balancing and match variety.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 24: PlayStation & Xbox Summer Sales continue
The PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale are ongoing, offering discounts on a wide range of titles for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo eShop also features deals, including a sale on Balatro for the Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games.
Evening Patches
Several games have received recent updates. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has released its Season 05 patch notes, while Killing Floor 3's Season 4: Operation Shadow Hunter is now live. Additionally, StarCraft II is offering a 15-day Co-op XP boost on Battle.net.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Details have been released for the Season 05 content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. The update includes new content for both titles.
Resident Evil movie gets another spooky trailer, and features a fun game reference for keen-eyed fans
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released, featuring a bio-terror plot and an easter egg referencing shotgun shells from Resident Evil 4 and 5. Separately, Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, adding to its existing matchmaking options.
How To Unlock All Season 5 Weapons In Black Ops 7 And Warzone
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching July 23, introduces four new weapons: an assault rifle (FG42), dual SMGs (Gremlin), a light machine gun (Mammoth), and a melee weapon (Mace). These can be unlocked through the battle pass, events, or weekly challenges, with missed weapons becoming available in the Armory.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will very soon offer three different matchmaking systems, and you'd be right to be confused
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a third matchmaking system, inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2. This new system will be available in Quick Play, Party Games, and Black Ops Classic playlists. The game already features two other matchmaking systems: the standard Skill-based Matchmaking (SBMM) and an Open matchmaking option with minimal skill consideration.
Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by…
Activision is updating the matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with a new approach inspired by classic Call of Duty titles. This change comes after the recent release of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which reignited discussions about older matchmaking experiences. The update aims to improve the multiplayer experience by incorporating elements appreciated by long-time fans.
Call Of Duty Is Introducing A New “Classic” Matchmaking System In Season 5
Activision is introducing a new "Classic" matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starting with Season 5 on July 23. This system is inspired by older Call of Duty games and aims to move away from heavy skill-based matchmaking, though the current "Open" playlists will remain. The change may be influenced by the recent popularity of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 expands Ricochet anti-cheat to combat exploits in Ranked after banning over 263,000 cheaters…
Activision is expanding the use of its Ricochet anti-cheat software to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and its Ranked play mode to combat sophisticated exploits. The Ricochet system has already banned over 293,000 accounts year-to-date, with enhanced hardware ban capabilities being implemented in Season 5. The company emphasizes that most bans are driven by internal detection and investigation data, not just player-submitted clips.
Evening Multiplex
Activision released new trailers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showcasing Season 05 multiplayer maps and the BlackCell Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7. Additionally, SEED has launched in Early Access.
Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass Adds New Guns And A Familiar Operator
Call of Duty Season 5 for Black Ops 7 and Warzone launches on July 23, featuring a new battle pass with over a hundred items. The pass includes two new weapons, the return of the operator Spectre, new skins for operators like Richtofen and Dempsey, and the premium BlackCell bundle with exclusive content. The season also introduces new multiplayer maps, a Zombies map, and battle royale content.
How to unlock the Call of Duty Serialized Gilded Ruin Camo in Black Ops 7 and Modern Warfare 4
This guide explains how to unlock the limited-edition Serialized Gilded Ruin Camo in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Modern Warfare 4. Players who pre-order Modern Warfare 4 before July 23, 2026, and complete a challenge to earn 5,000 Skulls across various game modes will be eligible for the unique weapon skin, with the first 100,000 players receiving a serial number.
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.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.