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Weekend Console Download Deals for June 19: Dispatch your wallets
This article highlights various digital game sales available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for the weekend of June 19. It features discounts on a wide range of titles, including notable games like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, Dave the Diver, and Grand Theft Auto 5, across different storefronts and subscription services.
Evening Multiplex
This article presents official trailers for several upcoming and existing games. It includes teasers for Borderlands 4's Takedown and Bounty Pack 3, a reveal trailer for the new Brawlhalla legend Aurus, and a cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 4 Reloaded Release Date And Details
Activision has revealed details for the upcoming Season 4 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching on June 25. The update will introduce new weapons like the AN-94 assault rifle, additional multiplayer maps including Zenith and a remake of Launch, and a new Zombies map called Kowakujo. Warzone will also receive a new limited-time mode called Squad Gun.
The Floor Is Lava In CoD: Black Ops 7’s New Zombies Map
Treyarch has released the new round-based Zombies map, Kowakujo, for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 4 Reloaded update. The map features a lava-filled environment set at Takeo Masaki's family castle and introduces a new supernatural Wonder Weapon and GobbleGum. The update also includes new weapons and modes for multiplayer and Warzone.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Treyarch’s Mark Gordon Steps Down as Studio Head After 22 Years
Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is retiring after 22 years, with Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller stepping up as new co-studio heads. The studio, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise, is not developing this year's entry, which is Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This new title will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on October 23rd, and will feature a new story, updated multiplayer movement, and the return of the DMZ mode.
Treyarch announces retirement of Studio Head Mark Gordon
Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is retiring after 22 years, having overseen the development of the entire Black Ops series. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will succeed him as co-studio heads. Gordon's tenure included titles like Call of Duty 2: Big Red One and Call of Duty: World at War.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top five
EA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox must become 'sustainable' as it reportedly considers major spinoff
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that Xbox must become a 'sustainable' business, implying it has been subsidized rather than profitable. This follows reports that Microsoft is considering spinning out Xbox into a standalone unit, potentially to sell it or find a partner. The company also aims to speed up development for major franchises like Halo and The Elder Scrolls, while addressing challenges like memory chip price increases driven by AI companies.
Sunday Multiplex
Nightdive Studios released a gameplay trailer for SiN: Reloaded. The article also briefly mentions a "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" concept featuring Terry Crews and a segment about "1 Gamer vs 20 Gaming CEOs" using AI.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Brings Back Campaign Early Access, Here’s How To Get It
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will offer campaign early access for players who preorder or pre-purchase the standard digital or Vault editions. This early access begins on October 16, a week before the official October 23 release date, and will only include the campaign. The game features actor Young Mazino as Private Park.
Activision shuts down claims that Call of Duty's upgraded anti-cheat can be bypassed
Activision has addressed claims that its Ricochet anti-cheat system, particularly the Microsoft Azure Attestation component, can be bypassed. The company stated that Microsoft has already fixed the reported vulnerability and that the system remains effective in identifying and preventing cheaters from entering matches. This update is part of ongoing efforts to combat cheating in Call of Duty titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Xbox Game Pass lost “millions” of subscribers from 2025’s price hike
Xbox has admitted to losing millions of Xbox Game Pass subscribers following a significant price increase in October 2025. New CEO Asha Sharma has since lowered the price of Game Pass Ultimate to $23 per month, a move that may help to recover lost subscribers. The price hike was speculated to be in response to adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as a day-one release.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 For Season 4
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 has launched, introducing new guns and attachments. This guide provides recommended weapon builds for multiplayer, including specific attachments and weapon build codes for easy sharing. Featured weapons include the Voyak KT-3, MXR-17, KRS-7.62, CBRS-3, Carbon 57, and Hawker HX sniper rifle.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 4
Season 4 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 the battle royale and Resurgence modes, including weapon build codes for easy sharing. It also highlights top ground loot archetypes for the Black Ops Royale mode.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 gives Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a big boost
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026, shows Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth re-entering the top ten at number four following its release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Other titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World also charted within the top ten.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Activision has detailed the upcoming content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04. The update will introduce new gameplay elements and features for both titles.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 4 Adds Maps, Guns, And The Return Of Fortune’s Keep
Activision has detailed Season 4 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching on June 4. The update introduces a new battle pass, six free DLC weapons, additional multiplayer maps including remasters, and new Zombies content with survival maps and a new map called Kowakujo. Warzone's Fortune's Keep Resurgence map also returns, alongside new seasons of Ranked Play and limited-time events.