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Call Of Duty Is Finally Returning To One Hugely Popular Platform
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo platforms after over a decade. This release fulfills a 10-year agreement made by Microsoft to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo consoles with full content parity. The game will also be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, but not on last-gen consoles.
"Don't buy this game:" Final Sentence dev warns players to hold fire for now
Brusnika, the developer of the typing battle royale game Final Sentence, is advising potential players to wait for an upcoming sale to save money. The developer announced on Steam that the game will be discounted soon, a move that has garnered significant praise from the gaming community. Additionally, an upcoming update will introduce live leaderboards to the game.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE SEASON 17 ADDS MIRKO, THE RABBIT HERO, AS A BRAND-NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTER
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has released Season 17, introducing the new playable character Mirko, the Rabbit Hero. This free-to-play Battle Royale game, inspired by the hit anime series, is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The new season also includes exclusive costumes and special events with various rewards.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 4 Release Date And Details
Activision confirmed that Season 4 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone will launch on June 4th, bringing new maps, weapons, and limited-time events. Treyarch has released intro cinematics for Black Ops 7's post-launch story, hinting at new operators and potential weapons. While specific multiplayer details are scarce, rumors suggest throwback maps may return, and a new Zombies map is expected in a mid-season update. Warzone will see the return of the Fortune's Keep Resurgence map.
Tetris 99's Latest Crossover Event Celebrates Yoshi's New Game, Unlock A Special Theme
Tetris 99 is hosting its 54th in-game event, a crossover celebrating the release of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch. The event runs from May 29th to June 1st, and players can unlock a special Yoshi-themed cosmetic set by earning 100 event points. Participation requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Tetris 99's Latest Crossover Event Celebrates Yoshi's New Game, Unlock A New Theme
Nintendo is hosting a crossover event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Yoshi's Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch. The event runs from May 29th to June 1st, 2026, and players can unlock a special Yoshi-themed art and music theme by earning 100 event points. Participation requires a Nintendo Account and an active Switch Online membership.
Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir Arrive in Call of Duty: Mobile as The Boys Join Season 5 – Revenge
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 5 - Revenge, launching May 27, introduces a major collaboration with The Boys, featuring characters Homelander, Starlight, and Black Noir. The update includes new game modes like Supe'd Up Attack of the Undead and Vought Royale in Battle Royale, a faction-based themed event, the BAL-27 Assault Rifle, and the Mythic Kui Ji Operator Draw.
Modern Warfare 4 Reveal Looks Imminent As Infinity Ward Teases A “Relentless” Experience
Infinity Ward has begun teasing its next Call of Duty title, presumed to be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, promising a "bold" and "relentless" experience. The studio, known for the original Modern Warfare trilogy, is focusing on visceral combat. The game will not be available on Game Pass or PlayStation 4 at launch, and is expected to compete with Grand Theft Auto 6 in November.
GET YOUR TICKETS: GAMES OF THE FUTURE 2026 TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY
Tickets for the Games of the Future 2026, a premier phygital tournament combining sport, esports, and fan entertainment, are now on sale for the event taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 29 to August 9. Early bird discounts are available for group stage passes across disciplines like Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter, MOBA Mobile, MOBA PC, and Battle Royale. The event will feature over 800 participants competing for a multimillion-dollar prize pool.
Demos and Freebies
One Last Hand is a chaotic party game for 2-6 players on PC that blends poker with Battle Royale mechanics. Players can attack rivals with powerful hands in a deadly game where fair play is discarded.
Debellum Arena Begins Closed Beta on Mobile for iOS and Android
The closed beta for the mobile game Debellum Arena is now live for selected players on iOS and Android devices. Testers can download the game via TestFlight for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android. Early gameplay focuses on dynamic arena combat and collecting player feedback to refine the game's mechanics and performance.
I'm not sure who the PUBG x Payday collab is for, or why it exists
This article questions the purpose and execution of the PUBG x Payday collaboration, arguing that the new game mode is uninspired and detracts from the core battle royale experience. The author suggests that such collaborations, along with features like map selection, may dilute the player base and harm PUBG's long-term health.
After six years, Fortnite finally returns to Apple's App Store in most countries, but the legal battle continues
Fortnite has returned to the Apple App Store in most regions after a six-year absence, marking a new development in the ongoing legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple. Epic Games stated the return is due to confidence that regulators will address Apple's App Store fees, citing momentum from new laws in Japan, the EU, and the UK. The legal battle, which began after Epic bypassed Apple's payment system, continues with Epic aiming for a more open mobile app ecosystem.
Type Soul Flame Of Blitz Essence Guide
This guide details the Type Soul Flame of Blitz essence, an obtainable universal essence in the Roblox game Type Soul. It can be acquired through Clan Wars or the Battle Royale mode and offers a damage boost along with a unique self-healing ability that scales with nearby players. The essence has a 50-second cooldown between uses.
10 years after Overwatch’s launch, Tracer’s butt is a hot topic all over again
A discussion resurfaced regarding the character design of Tracer from Overwatch, specifically her posterior, following her inclusion in Fortnite. This controversy, which first emerged in 2016, has been reignited due to Tracer's appearance in Fortnite featuring seemingly larger glutes than in the original Overwatch game. The article notes that this collaboration has overshadowed Overwatch's 10th-anniversary in-game event.
Fortnite’s Zero Build changes make it feel like a whole new mode, and not just a BR variant
Fortnite's Zero Build mode has received substantial changes in its latest update, making it feel like a distinct experience rather than just a variant of the battle royale. New features include Pocket Items with unlimited utility usage on a cooldown, the ability to redeploy or cut gliders, and the removal of fall damage as a lethal mechanic. The update also reintroduces unlimited stamina while holding the pickaxe, a change highly praised by the author.
Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives
Fortnite has received a significant gameplay update, particularly impacting its Zero Build mode, which includes the addition of Overwatch characters like Tracer and Genji. This shakeup also features a major adjustment to lethal fall damage within the game.
Fortnite's most embarrassing cause of death has been removed, but Epic Games has managed to balance it shockingly…
Epic Games has removed instant death from fall damage in Fortnite's Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. Instead of dying immediately, players will enter a 'splat' animation, have their health and shields fully drained, and be left with 1 HP, effectively making falling as dangerous as before but with a delay.
When does Overwatch come to Fortnite?
A collaboration between Fortnite and Overwatch is set to launch on May 14, 2026, introducing Overwatch-themed landmarks, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Players will be able to recruit allies like Genji and D.Va, and new weapons from Overwatch will be added to the loot pool. A new Payload gameplay mechanic will also be unlocked through in-game events.
The Fortnite Overwatch collab is playing it safe, but at least it's finally real
Fortnite has officially revealed its collaboration with Overwatch, featuring Tracer, Mercy, D.Va, and Genji as new characters. The crossover, part of Overwatch's tenth-anniversary celebrations, introduces these iconic heroes into Fortnite's battle royale mode. While the collaboration leans on familiar characters and catchphrases, it also includes new skins, emotes, weapons, and potentially NPCs, launching on May 14 as part of Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3.
