Call of Duty: Warzone
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Evening Multiplex
This article highlights several game trailers and demos, including a flythrough of the New Avalon POI for Call of Duty: Warzone and a demo trailer for Conjurers. It also mentions Creations for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, specifically the Legacy of Orsinium, and touches upon the topic of paid mods.
Is Marathon Heading for the Same Fate as Concord and Highguard? | Invision Game Community
The article analyzes the challenges faced by new live-service multiplayer shooters, using Concord and Highguard as examples of recent failures. It discusses how Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, faces similar retention hurdles despite initial testing interest, and its success hinges on Bungie's experience with Destiny 2 and creating a compelling gameplay loop.
First Call Of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale Gameplay Footage Is Full Of Blackout Nostalgia
New gameplay footage for Call of Duty: Warzone's upcoming Black Ops Royale mode showcases a return to the franchise's first battle royale, Blackout. The mode features nostalgic elements like grapple hooks, the Avalon map, and familiar sound effects. It also introduces new weapon and perk systems, with loadouts being replaced by archetypes and perks as consumables.
Activision Launches New Way To Talk With Call Of Duty Fans
Activision has launched a new communication channel, the Call of Duty CM account, to directly engage with fans about the popular First-Person Shooter franchise. This initiative aims to foster better communication regarding game updates, announcements, and community discussions, especially following recent discussions about game leaks and the reception of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Game Guidance
This guide explains how to play the Black Ops Royale mode within Call of Duty: Warzone. It details the specific rules and strategies for this limited-time battle royale variant.
2XKO is no longer in PlayStation 6 top downloads charts and nobody is remotely shocked
Riot Games' 2XKO has fallen off PlayStation's download charts, indicating lower-than-expected popularity for the 2v2 fighting game. Despite attempts to market it as a mainstream title and introduce expensive cosmetic skins, the game struggles to gain traction beyond the dedicated fighting game community, leading to layoffs and questions about its long-term viability.
(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.
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.
'Thank you for bringing back Blackout' — Call of Duty fans react to the new Black Ops Royale mode
Call of Duty: Warzone is introducing a new battle royale mode called Black Ops Royale, inspired by Black Ops 4's Blackout mode. This new mode will be free for all players and focuses on scavenging for gear without loadout drops or the gulag. Players can upgrade weapons with attachment kits and find unique perks, with redeploy tokens available for respawning.
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.
Evening Multiplex
Developer briefings have been released for Call of Duty: Warzone's Black Ops Royale mode. Additionally, The Division is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a showcase and the Anniversary Season for The Division 2, along with a look at 'The Road Ahead'.
Call of Duty's Black Ops Royale is the kind of rulebook-burning experience Warzone needs
The article discusses how Call of Duty: Black Ops's "Blackout Royale" mode offers a refreshing experience by focusing on loot rather than the intricate loadout system found in Call of Duty: Warzone. This shift is presented as a positive change that Warzone could benefit from.
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.
This Week's Patch Notes: Battlefield 2042 Updates
A recent patch for Battlefield 2042 focuses on general updates and bug fixes to improve overall playability and stability. While not introducing groundbreaking content, the patch aims to address minor issues and ensure smoother gameplay for players. Future updates for Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends are hinted at, potentially bringing more significant changes.
March on Xbox Game Pass is a whopper, boasting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana 2 and more
Microsoft has announced a significant lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, including major titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf. The article also touches on recent leadership changes at Xbox and mentions games that will be leaving the service.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout March, including Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. New additions will be available on Cloud, Console, and PC, with some launching day one on the service. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on March 15.
Call of Duty’s new ‘Black Ops Royale’ mode brings back classic battle royale
Activision has launched Black Ops Royale, a new free-to-play battle royale mode for Call of Duty Warzone, designed to emulate the original Blackout experience from Call of Duty Black Ops 4. The mode features a new map called Avalon, removes familiar mechanics like loadouts and buy stations, and focuses on scavenging and squad tactics for survival. It also includes special events and ties into Black Ops 7 progression.
Call of Duty Abandons “World Series of Warzone” After MLB Legal Challenge
Activision has dropped the 'World Series of Warzone' branding for its Call of Duty: Warzone esports events following a legal challenge from Major League Baseball. MLB argued that the 'World Series' name belongs exclusively to their sport and also took issue with the 'zone' part of 'Warzone.' The tournament is expected to continue under a new name.
