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Fortnite reveals Pokemon-like "creature-based games" in upcoming new update, and you can play it this week
Fortnite is launching a new update on Thursday, July 23, featuring "Cuddles and Chaos Collection" which introduces creature-based games with "Sidekicks" in a Pokemon-like style. The update promises fierce battles, adventures, and deep bonds, with conservationist Maya Higa involved in live events. This new collection is reportedly built using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
Off The Grid Summer League Puts $5,000 on the Line Across Five Weekends
Gunzilla Games is hosting a Summer League for its game Off The Grid, featuring a $5,000 prize pool and running from July 17 to August 15, 2026. The event emphasizes solo play and requires consistent performance across five weekends to reach the Grand Finale. Off The Grid, which entered early access in October 2024, combines battle royale and extraction shooter elements with optional Web3 features.
PUBG is the original battle royale game and probably still the best
PUBG: Battlegrounds remains a premier battle royale experience, praised for its foundational gameplay mechanics and tactical depth that have stood the test of time. Despite the emergence of other titles like Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG's methodical pace and emphasis on positioning and accuracy continue to offer a unique and rewarding social action experience.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 Coming: All Details on New Season
Battlefield 6 Season 4, launching July 21, introduces naval combat, a new map called Tsuru Reef, and a Top Gun crossover event. The season will roll out in three phases throughout the summer, adding new weapons, vehicles, and game modes, including Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep. The update also includes various gameplay improvements and polish.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 adds new boats, guns & custom lobbies
Battlefield 6 Season 4, launching next week, introduces new content including the Tsuru Reef map with new sea vehicles like the RGIB and CB90. The season also adds new firearms such as the EF88 assault rifle and the VSSM DMR, with Phase 2 on August 18 bringing the Wake Island map and the Desert Tech HTI sniper rifle. A collaboration with Top Gun will add new vehicles, characters, and modes like Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep, alongside quality-of-life improvements including spectator mode and custom lobbies.
WARDOGS Showcase Gives Insight Into Its Real-World Inspirations, Performance, and Challenges
The developers at Bullhead provided an in-depth look at WARDOGS, a 100-player battle royale game. The showcase detailed the real-world inspirations for its 2x2 km map, the 'Control Zone,' and the technical challenges overcome to ensure 60 FPS performance on low-end PCs through its 'Potato Mode.' An 'Overkill Mode' is also available for high-end systems.
You've never seen an Aston Martin like this — legendary car maker reveals SUV designed exclusively for Modern…
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a digital-only military SUV designed exclusively for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The vehicle, featuring a V12 engine and luxury interior elements, will appear in the game's DMZ mode and the free-to-play Warzone battle royale. A full-size model will be displayed at Fanatics Fest.
"Never say never": Criterion aren't ruling out a return to Need For Speed, but Battlefield is their only focus for now
Criterion Games, known for the Burnout and Need For Speed series, is now exclusively focused on supporting the Battlefield franchise as part of Electronic Arts' new strategy. Studio representatives Danny Isaac and Amy Pejic stated that while their current focus is Battlefield, they are not ruling out future projects outside of the series, emphasizing that creative freedom can exist within the vast Battlefield platform. They also confirmed that the Burnout series is unlikely to return, but the future of Need For Speed remains open.
PUBG Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Biggest New Player Hurdles
Krafton Inc. has released an update for PUBG: Battlegrounds aimed at improving the new player experience. The update introduces a revamped Basic Training mode, enhanced team communication features, and quality-of-life tweaks to existing modes and maps. These changes are intended to address a key hurdle in attracting new players to the long-running battle royale title.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 trailer brings a boatload of watery gameplay
The trailer for Battlefield 6 Season 4 showcases new naval combat gameplay, featuring two new maps including the original Tsuru Reef and a remake of Wake Island. The season, launching July 21st, will also introduce four new weapons, the return of the F-14 jet, and ranked play for Redsec Battle Royale.
The Best Android Battle Royale Shooters – Updated!
This article lists and describes the best battle royale shooter games available on Android devices. It highlights popular titles like Fortnite Mobile, PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, and Call of Duty: Mobile, detailing their unique features and appeal. The guide also includes other notable games such as Farlight 84, Blood Strike, Brawl Stars, and Zooba, offering a comprehensive overview for mobile gamers.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 Brings Naval Warfare, Massive New Map, and Fresh Weapons on July 21 | Invision Game
Battlefield Studios has announced Season 4: Naval Warfare for Battlefield 6, launching July 21, 2026. This update introduces large-scale naval combat, a new massive map called Tsuru Reef, new vehicles like the RCB-90 Patrol Boat, and four new weapons. The season will also feature a new Ranked Battle Royale season and the return of the iconic Wake Island map.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh content
Activision has revealed the upcoming Season 5 content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching on July 23, 2026. The update introduces five new multiplayer maps, including the original Jubilee and remasters of Frequency and Dig, alongside new limited-time modes like Overdrive Domination. Players can also expect new weapons such as the FG42 assault rifle and dual Gremlin SMGs, with more content arriving in the mid-season update.
Call Of Duty Season 5 Puts You Inside A Pinball Machine, Heavy Metal Heroes Mode Returns
Call of Duty's Season 5, launching July 23, introduces a pinball-themed multiplayer map, the return of Heavy Metal Heroes in Warzone, and the final Zombies map for Black Ops 7. The season also brings new weapons, a battle pass with cosmetic rewards, limited-time events, and new multiplayer modes like Overdrive Domination and Gauntlet Rush.
Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles
343 Industries has reportedly cancelled Project Ekur, a multiplayer Halo project that was being prototyped by Certain Affinity. The cancellation appears to be linked to recent Xbox layoffs and potential development issues with the Halo 1 remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Project Ekur was envisioned as a large-scale multiplayer experience with customizable Spartans and Elites, drawing inspiration from Halo 5's Warzone mode.
Rob Pardo’s battle royale tower climb ARPG Arkheron kicks off a two week-long closed beta July 15
Rob Pardo's indie studio Bonfire Studios announced that their isometric PvP team-based brawler Arkheron will begin a two-week closed beta on July 15th. The beta will focus on the Spires mode, with the primary Ascension mode available on Fridays and Saturdays. Players can request access on Steam, and participants from earlier playtests will be able to join.
PUNCH ARENA – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
PUNCH ARENA is a new physics-based battle royale brawler featuring elastic punches as projectiles and a blend of shooter and melee combat. Players customize skills like hit power and arm length using points earned in matches, with random map layouts and game modes ensuring variety. An open beta is currently available, allowing players to request access.
Taylor Swift needs to be a skin in Fortnite - rumor suggests it could happen soon
A new rumor suggests that pop superstar Taylor Swift could be coming to Fortnite, potentially as an Icon Series skin and a headliner for Fortnite Festival. This speculation is fueled by the game's history of featuring major music artists and the potential for her discography to be used for emotes and Jam Tracks.
Arkheron, a competitive PvPvE action RPG, will open its closed beta next week—and I'm getting that Battlerite nostalgia just looking at this thing
Arkheron, a competitive PvPvE action RPG developed by Bonfire Games, will launch its closed beta on July 15 and run until July 26. The game features squad-based gameplay where players climb a tower in the afterlife, combining looting and combat segments with arena showdowns. CEO Rob Pardo and game director Jeremy Craig discussed the evolution of the game's camera mechanics and gameplay.
Rather than rip and tear id Software apart, Xbox should have put the FPS pioneers on Gears of War
Following significant layoffs at Xbox Game Studios, including a reported 50% staff reduction at id Software, the article argues that Xbox should leverage id Software's expertise for the Gears of War franchise. It suggests that id's talent for creating visceral first-person shooter experiences would be a better fit for Gears of War than continuing with their own struggling franchises like Quake Champions or Rage 2.
