Call of Duty Adds Classic Matchmaking in Season 5
Activision confirms a new classic-inspired multiplayer matchmaking system arrives for Call of Duty in Season 5 on July 23, 2026.
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Steam Update Changes Digital Gifting and Wishlist Management
Valve updates Steam to allow cross-region gifting, purchases via shared wishlists, and buying games with just an email address without requiring a Steam account.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X Open Box Units Cut Prices by $100
Get the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for as low as $838.99 through Best Buy open box deals, shaving $100 off the normally $1,000 handheld gaming PC in 2026.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Adds Classic Matchmaking
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 introduces a new matchmaking system inspired by classic games, alongside Open playlist options in the Modern Warfare 4 Beta.
Twitch Adds Parental Controls Allowing Teen Stream and Whisper Bans
Twitch introduces optional parental controls for 13 to 17 user accounts, letting guardians disable streaming, private messages, and restrict mature content.
Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 5 Weapon Patch Notes: Meta Changes
Activision's Season 5 update brings extensive weapon adjustments to Black Ops 7 and Warzone, nerfing top assault rifles and rebalancing SMGs.
Steam Users Can Claim Human Fall Flat Completely Free for Limited Time
Steam users can claim an 8-player physics-driven co-op game key completely free of charge. Here are the details on the deal and key redemption.
Count Binface Demands Sega Make Shenmue 4 in Cameo Video
UK political candidate and comedian Count Binface has called on Sega to provide updates for Shenmue 4 in a Cameo video requested by fans.
Bethesda Montreal Staff Reportedly Offered Minimum Severance After Layoffs
Laid-off Bethesda Montreal employees were reportedly told they would receive the minimum legal severance on the day Fallout 5 and other projects were announced.
MindsEye Update 8 Adds 'Grenade Football' Multiplayer
Build a Rocket Boy has released Update 8 for MindsEye on PS5, introducing cross-platform multiplayer and a soccer-inspired mode called Grenade Football.
Bethesda Union Alleges Minimum Severance for Laid-Off Montreal Staff
Bethesda’s union, OneBGS, reports that Microsoft provided only the legal minimum severance to laid-off Montreal staff following July 2026 restructuring.
Microsoft Adds Achievements to Select Original Xbox Games
Microsoft has confirmed that select original Xbox titles will receive support for Xbox Achievements on both console and PC later in 2026.
Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition: Review Roundup
Pocket Tactics scores Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition an 8/10, highlighting its effectiveness for home workouts and accessibility for all fitness levels.
Activision Expands Ricochet Anti-Cheat Measures for Black Ops 7
Activision is updating its Ricochet anti-cheat for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone 2, targeting sophisticated exploits with expanded hardware bans.
Bethesda's Unannounced PvP Shooter Reportedly Canceled
A former Bethesda employee's LinkedIn profile confirms the cancellation of an unannounced PvP FPS title, potentially linked to the rumored 'Project Platinum'.
Freefall Racers Coming to Nex Playground on July 22
Smoking Gun Interactive’s former Xbox Kinect title Freefall Racers arrives on Nex Playground this July with motion-based controls and new gameplay features.
Moonlight Peaks Devs on Future DLC, Character Cuts, and Mobile Porting
Little Chicken Games discusses the development of Moonlight Peaks, potential future DLC, and the challenges of bringing the supernatural life sim to mobile.
Modder Creates 'Grand Theft Auto' Multiverse Running Three Games at Once
A new mod for PC allows players to jump between GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas via interactive portals that run simultaneously in one process.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Limited Camo Race Details
Activision has launched a limited-time race for the Serialized Gilded Ruin camo in Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Only the first 100,000 players can secure the version.
Human Fall Flat Surpasses 60 Million Copies Sold, Overtaking Super Mario Bros.
Developer No Brakes Games confirms Human Fall Flat has sold over 60 million units, moving it ahead of the original Super Mario Bros. on the all-time sales list.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Developers Address Difficulty Concerns
Konami producers confirm Castlevania: Belmont's Curse features optional difficulty settings and leveling systems to balance challenge for new and veteran players.
War Thunder Nuclear Escalation Event: All Changes and New Eras
War Thunder's Nuclear Escalation mode returns with two aircraft eras, updated anti-aircraft behavior, and rebalanced Silver Lion rewards through July 28, 2026.
Namco's Arcade Oddity Armadillo Racing Coming to PS5 with Trackball Support
Namco's 1997 arcade title Armadillo Racing arrives on PS5 and PS4 on July 23, 2026, featuring optional trackball controller support and new game modes.
Call of Duty League General Manager on 2026 Growth and Annual Releases
Call of Duty League GM Daniel Tsay discusses 2026 viewership records, the impact of the annual release cycle, and the future of competitive play.
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Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 5 Weapon Patch Notes: Meta Changes
Activision's Season 5 update brings extensive weapon adjustments to Black Ops 7 and Warzone, nerfing top assault rifles and rebalancing SMGs.
MindsEye Update 8 Adds 'Grenade Football' Multiplayer
Build a Rocket Boy has released Update 8 for MindsEye on PS5, introducing cross-platform multiplayer and a soccer-inspired mode called Grenade Football.
Namco's Arcade Oddity Armadillo Racing Coming to PS5 with Trackball Support
Namco's 1997 arcade title Armadillo Racing arrives on PS5 and PS4 on July 23, 2026, featuring optional trackball controller support and new game modes.
Expeditions: Samurai Reveals Eight Companions Ahead of August Launch
Campfire Cabal has unveiled the eight allies joining players in Expeditions: Samurai, launching in Steam Early Access on August 7, 2026.