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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 launches July 23, full details
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and events. Black Ops 7 will feature new multiplayer maps like Jubilee and Frequency, along with new Zombies survival maps and a mid-season round-based finale. Warzone adds a new Verdansk POI, Drone Labs, and introduces the HKDs Killstreak and Quickdrop Kit, alongside Resurgence Ranked Play.
Meet the story behind Shard Squad
Shard Squad is set to launch on July 30, 2026, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Creator Rennan Costa discussed the game's origins as a Unity learning project and the challenges of developing it without funding. The game features unique characters and a blend of intense action with progression systems.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Port Deemed 'Unplayable' As Lobbies Are Filled With Exploiters
The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops is reportedly unplayable due to multiplayer lobbies being overrun with exploiters. Players are expressing frustration with the state of the game's online experience.
The New PlayStation Black Ops Ports Feel Like The Bare Minimum
The recent PlayStation ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are criticized for offering minimal improvements over the original games, with no 4K resolution or 120Hz framerate options on PlayStation 5. Digital Foundry notes that the ports retain visual blemishes and lack modern quality-of-life updates, while PC and Xbox Series X|S versions offer better value through mods or backwards compatibility. The high price of $40 per game, plus additional costs for DLC, is a significant point of contention, even with PlayStation Plus discounts.
Jackbox-esque social deduction game Forest of Deceit releases today on Steam and consoles
The social deduction game Forest of Deceit, developed by Ghost Camp and Thomas Mackinnon, has been released today on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. The game supports 4-8 players and features Sylvester McCoy as the narrator. A Nintendo Switch version is expected later this month.
More people are playing 14 year old Black Ops 2 over Black Ops 7 suggests stats
Ports of the 14-year-old Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are outselling the latest entry, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, on PlayStation consoles. Despite complaints about pricing and missing DLC, these older titles are topping sales charts and have more active players than the current-generation game across all platforms.
Expensive and pointless? Black Ops 1 and 2 PS4 and PS5 ports cost a lot of money and barely offer any upgrades over the originals
Activision has released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, but players are criticizing the high price and lack of significant upgrades. The games do not support 4K resolution or 120Hz framerates on PS5, and offer minimal improvements over older versions. The DLC is also sold separately, increasing the total cost significantly, though discounts are available for PlayStation Plus members.
PlayStation Plus Premium July 2026 Game Revealed Early
Sony has announced that the PlayStation 2 action-adventure game Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium classics lineup in July 2026. The game is expected to be available on July 21st, though Sony is testing staggered release schedules in some regions. The full July lineup will be revealed on June 15th.
"Bleach: Brave Souls" 11th Anniversary Bankai Live Airs Monday, July 20 from 19:00 JST! Special Voice Actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Yuki Matsuoka, Ryotaro Okiayu and Mitsuaki Madono are Scheduled to Make an Appearance
KLab Inc. announced that Bleach: Brave Souls will host its 11th Anniversary Bankai Live on Monday, July 20, 2026. The livestream will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Yuki Matsuoka, Ryotaro Okiayu, and Mitsuaki Madono, and will include gameplay, future update information, and news about the game. Various campaigns and contests will also be held during and after the broadcast.
Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess
Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 each, with Season Passes costing an additional $29.99. These ports are criticized for their high price, lack of modern features like FOV sliders or 120fps support, missing original game modes, and technical problems including input delay and server issues. The situation is particularly notable as Microsoft, which owns Activision, has not released comparable native versions for Xbox players.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Support Crossplay Between PS4 and PS5, Activision Confirms
Activision has confirmed that the recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 support crossplay between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This clarification addresses confusion among players regarding the feature.
My greatest gaming experience was a 40-year-old game in VR - Reader's Feature
A reader shares their profound experience playing Tetris Effect in PlayStation VR, describing it as the greatest gaming experience they've ever had, surpassing even classics like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Despite initial console issues and a lost Meta Quest 2 library, the immersive VR version of Tetris Effect provided an unforgettable and near-perfect moment.
Something for the Weekend – 11/07/26
This week's news includes Microsoft confirming significant layoffs affecting multiple studios, Palworld's 1.0 launch with a large patch, and matchmaking issues for Black Ops players on PlayStation 4 and 5. God of War Laufey is slated for a 2027 release, and a petition to save physical games has garnered over 285,000 signatures.
Black Ops PS4 & PS5 players are already running into matchmaking woes
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are experiencing matchmaking issues. The rereleases lack cross-play between PS4 and PS5 versions, and the separate purchase of DLC further fragments the player pool. Activision is offering the base games and season passes at a discounted price until August 2026.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Latest Patch Updated (W/Patch Notes)
Deltarune Chapter 5 has received its most substantial update yet, version 0.0.247, addressing a wide range of issues including softlocks, crashes, combat inconsistencies, and visual glitches. Notably, fixes for memory leaks causing random crashes on PlayStation 4 are included, with a Nintendo Switch version submitted for certification. The patch also includes text changes and credits for new contributors.
This Isn’t The First Time PlayStation (And Others) Tried To Kill Used Games
This article discusses how Sony's move away from physical media by 2028 is a culmination of past industry trends, specifically the 'online pass' system implemented by publishers like EA, Ubisoft, and PlayStation in the late 2000s and early 2010s. This practice required single-use codes for online functionality, effectively hindering the used game market and leading to consumer backlash. Despite initial justifications related to online service costs, the practice was phased out, and Sony even championed used games for the PlayStation 4. The article suggests that current market trends, favoring digital sales, now allow platform holders to reintroduce similar restrictions.
The next PlayStation looks more and more like a PC, and that's not a bad thing
Sony's decision to end physical disc production in January 2028 for PlayStation consoles is discussed, drawing parallels to the PC's digital-first market. While acknowledging the nostalgia for physical media and concerns about content ownership, the article suggests that a discless future could be positive if Sony ensures steady digital discounts. The author proposes limited edition physical releases as a compromise to keep physical media alive.
2 Brand-New PS5 Action Games Are Already 50% Off on PS Store
Two PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 action games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, are currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store. Originally released for PlayStation 3, these ports are priced at $19.99 each for PlayStation Plus members until August 6, 2026. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members can receive a 67% discount on the Season Passes and access free DLC bundles for Black Ops 2.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation Exclusive RPG Still Coming, Dev Says
Cygames has confirmed that its PlayStation 4 exclusive action RPG, Project Awakening, is still in development. Company president Koichi Watanabe stated that the game is "steadily progressing" and "really starting to take shape," suggesting it is still some time away from release and unlikely to launch within the current console generation.
'Sounds like the original launch' — Some fans think the new Black Ops PlayStation ports suffer from input lag but others argue they're the same as the original releases
Activision has released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, featuring upgraded resolution. While some players report issues with controller input lag, others argue the ports feel similar to the original releases.
