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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.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Adds New Maps and Modes
Activision and Treyarch have released the mid-season update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded, introducing new content for multiplayer and Zombies modes. The update includes remasters of classic maps like Torque and Cliff Town, a new Zombies map called Paradox Junction with the Blundergat Wonder Weapon, and the Gauntlet Mode playlist. A standalone Black Ops Royale is also set to launch shortly after.
Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Zombies Trailer Breakdown
Activision has released a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded, showcasing the new Zombies content. The update features a round-based map called Paradox Junction with randomized Perk Machines, new enemies like Rad-Hounds, and the return of the Blundergat Wonder Weapon. The season also introduces the Lockshot Scorestreak and a new Berserker perk, with narrative escalations following previous events.
Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
Resident Evil Village topped the PlayStation Store download charts for both North America and Europe in February, despite launching only two days before the end of the month. Other notable entries included Reanimal and God of War: Sons of Sparta, while Red Dead Redemption 2 led the PS4 charts and Alien: Rogue Incursion topped the PSVR2 charts.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for February 2026 across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles in various regions. Resident Evil 4 and its zombie-themed content dominated the charts in both US/Canada and Asia for PS5.
Evening Multiplex
A trailer has been released for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 02 Reloaded, showcasing new Zombies content. This update adds fresh experiences to the popular Zombies mode within the game.
BO7 Season 2 Reloaded early patch notes – 5 maps, new game modes, new weapons, more Endgame, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is receiving its Season 2 Reloaded update on March 12, introducing five new maps, two new weapons, and returning game modes like Infected. The update also brings new PvE Endgame content with Glitch Fractures and a Nightmare Skills track, alongside additions to Warzone's Black Ops Royale.
BO7 Zombies Season 2 Reloaded early patch notes – New map, new enemy, new Wonder Weapon, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Zombies mode is receiving a mid-season update for Season 2, introducing the new map Paradox Junction. This map features multiple Nuketown variants and a main Easter Egg quest. The update also adds a new enemy, the Rad-Hound, and brings back the Blundergat Wonder Weapon, with an upgraded 'Sundergat' form.
Activision shuts down Call Of Duty leaker to not 'mess with player expectations'
Activision has taken legal action against prominent Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope, demanding they cease disseminating confidential information. The company stated that leaks, even if sometimes accurate, can negatively impact game developers and player expectations. TheGhostOfHope has confirmed compliance with the demands.
PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
Resident Evil Requiem led the download charts for PlayStation 5 in both the US and EU regions for February 2026. The article provides comprehensive download rankings for PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles on the PlayStation Store.
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.
