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Viractal, the “Very Positive” Board Game RPG of Dice and Betrayal, Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch September 30
The board game RPG Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party? is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 30th in the West and October 1st in Japan. The game features procedurally generated maps, randomized events, deck-building mechanics, and online multiplayer. It currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, where it is already available.
Rayman Legends Retold will be $40 and a physical edition is planned for Switch 2
Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch on October 1st for $39.99, with a physical edition planned for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The platformer will include an online cooperative multiplayer mode for up to four players.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed for October 23
Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to launch on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a campaign centered on a global conflict in the Korean Peninsula, with Captain Price returning in a separate storyline. Multiplayer will introduce the Ballistic Authority system and 12 Core maps, while the DMZ extraction mode also returns.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 har utannonserats
Infinity Ward has announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to release on October 23rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a campaign focused on a North Korean invasion of South Korea, with missions also featuring Captain Price in various global locations. The multiplayer will introduce changes like the removal of "bloom" for more predictable shooting and an enhanced movement system, alongside twelve launch maps and the return of the DMZ extraction mode.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Officially Revealed, Set During a Korean Peninsula Crisis
Infinity Ward has officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a first-person shooter set during a Korean Peninsula crisis. The campaign follows Private Park and Captain Price through various global locations, while multiplayer features a new Ballistic Authority system and a reconfigurable Kill Block map. The extraction-based DMZ mode will also return. The game launches on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Viractal coming to Switch and Switch 2 in October
Japanese developer Sting announced that their board-game style role-playing game, Viractal, will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30th. Originally launched in early access on PC in September 2025, Viractal features procedurally generated maps, randomized elements, and strategic deck-building gameplay with online multiplayer support.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Preview
Infinity Ward returns to develop Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, marking a new chapter for the franchise and the studio. This preview offers a hands-on look at the game's multiplayer, focusing on its updated movement and gunplay mechanics.
Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the game will feature a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula, extensive multiplayer modes with new movement and gunplay mechanics, and the extraction-based DMZ mode. The title will also integrate with Call of Duty: Warzone, with older console versions of Warzone being phased out.
Heartopia Adds New Party Modes Hide & Seek Party and Parkour Party
XD Games has released a new update for Heartopia, introducing two new party modes: Hide & Seek Party and Parkour Party. Hide & Seek Party supports up to twelve players in a supernatural game of cat and mouse, while Parkour Party allows players to create and race through custom obstacle courses. The update also enhances town and party systems, adding a Party Festival event and allowing visitors to join full towns.
One Bloodborne player has spent 11 years and 3,500 hours helping people with one of FromSoftware's hardest bosses, but he's finally giving up because nobody plays Bloodborne anymore
A dedicated Bloodborne player, known as Noahman, has spent 11 years and over 3,500 hours helping others defeat the challenging Orphan of Kos boss. However, due to the dwindling player base on PlayStation 4, he is now giving up as he no longer gets summoned for co-op. Noahman estimates he has assisted between 5,000 to 6,000 hunters in overcoming this difficult encounter.
Skate Season 4 opens the San Van Open, a stadium skatepark, and an X Games collab next week
Skate's Season 4 is launching next week, introducing a new indoor skatepark within the Lucre Financial Stadium and a season-long San Van Open event. The update includes new tricks, a mid-season 'spot battles' mode, an expanded battle pass, and a collaboration with X Games.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Confirmed, And You Can Get In Early
Activision has confirmed an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which is set to release in October. Players can gain early access to the beta by preordering the game. The full release on October 23 will feature new multiplayer modes and a campaign set during the Korean War.
Modern Warfare 4 goes head-to-head with Arc Raiders and Escape from Tarkov as Call of Duty's extraction shooter…
Activision is re-entering the extraction shooter genre with Modern Warfare 4, featuring an expanded DMZ mode described as the definitive Call of Duty extraction experience. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X, promising a living combat sandbox with shifting conditions and dynamic objectives. Infinity Ward aims to refine the extraction shooter formula based on lessons learned from the Modern Warfare 2 beta.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announced
Activision and Infinity Ward have announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to release on October 23rd for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. The game features a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula and in other global locations, a multiplayer mode with refined gunplay and movement, and the extraction-based DMZ mode.
I played Modern Warfare 4’s multiplayer for a few hours, and I don’t know how to feel just yet
The author had an early hands-on experience with the multiplayer component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. While noting some welcome changes, the overall impression remains uncertain after a few hours of gameplay.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 finally revealed, and it's officially leaving last-generation consoles behind
Activision and Infinity Ward have officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to launch on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, notably skipping last-generation consoles. The game will feature a campaign with multiple narrative threads, a revamped multiplayer with new movement and attachment systems, and a fully developed DMZ extraction mode. This release marks a significant shift for the series by moving away from older hardware and introducing new gameplay mechanics.
Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer ditches CoD’s omnimovement for a more ‘realistic’ feel, but it’s smoother than before
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer will move away from the series' signature omnimovement system, opting for a more 'realistic' feel. Despite the shift towards realism, the developers have ensured the movement remains fluid and responsive for players.
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Sets PS5 Release Date, Off to Korea
Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward, for current-gen platforms including the PlayStation 5, with a release date of October 23, 2026. The game will feature a dark campaign set on the Korean Peninsula and globally, alongside a robust multiplayer suite including new maps, modes, and the return of DMZ.
Modern Warfare 4 will bring back DMZ, Call of Duty's extraction shooter
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to release in October, will feature the return of the DMZ extraction mode, which first appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Activision Blizzard and Infinity Ward describe the new DMZ as a "living combat sandbox" with shifting conditions and objectives. The article also touches on Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer, noting Infinity Ward's continued strength in weapon design.
