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Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Order Grants Early Campaign Access on Nintendo Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward reveal a pre-order bonus for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 that grants early single-player campaign access beginning October 16, 2026,...
Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Beta Dates and Vault Edition Rewards Confirmed
Activision confirms a Switch 2 open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 from August 28 to September 1, 2026, and details Vault Edition pre-order rewards including...
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Dates Confirmed — Switch 2 Beta Aug 28–Sep 1, 2026
Activision Blizzard confirms two open betas for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in August 2026, with a public beta on Switch 2 from Aug 28–Sep 1 and Vault Edition...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed — Open Beta Starts 28 August 2026
Activision Blizzard and Infinity Ward confirm a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Weekend on Nintendo Switch 2 starting 28 August 2026, ahead of the full...
Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch Open Beta Dates Confirmed — Pre-orders, Platforms, and Requirements
Activision and Nintendo confirm an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch from August 28 to September 1, 2026. Learn about pre-orders,...
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed — Open Weekend Starts August 28
Activision confirms Modern Warfare 4 open beta for Nintendo Switch 2 starting August 28, with pre-orders beginning August 26 and no pre-order required to participate.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Dates, Features, and What to Expect
Activision confirms an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 running Aug. 28–Sept.
Kill Block Mode Revealed for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — Full Details on the New Multiplayer Arena
Activision and Infinity Ward reveal Kill Block, a reconfigurable multiplayer mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Playable at Fanatics Fest and launching October...
Glen Schofield retirement: Dead Space and Callisto Protocol creator retires after 35 years
Veteran developer Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career that produced Dead Space, co-founded Sledgehammer Games, and led Striking Distance...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Spring 2027 — Toys for Bob Outlines Vision and Two-Year Development Plan
Toys for Bob discusses development timeline, design goals, and studio history for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, confirming a target of Spring 2027 and detailing how the...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Details Flight Mechanics and Spring 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Toys for Bob outlines the vision, flight mechanics, and development roadmap for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, slated for Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified...
Call of Duty Black Ops PS4 PS5 Release Sparks Questions About Nintendo Switch Ports
Activision quietly released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on PS4 and PS5, and reports from CharlieIntel suggest Nintendo Switch ports are not planned while...
Xbox layoffs and studio divestment: Reports detail 3,200 cuts and five studios leaving Xbox Game Studios
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft is planning significant restructuring at Xbox, including 3,200 job cuts and the...
Activision Super Pocket announced: 34 Atari classics pre-installed on new HyperMegaTech handheld
HyperMegaTechBlaze's HyperMegaTech sub-label launches the Activision Super Pocket handheld on September 28 with 34 pre-installed Atari home-console titles, Evercade...
Xbox restructure 2026: Asha Sharma announces 3,200 layoffs and five studios leave Xbox Game Studios
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has outlined the most significant Xbox restructure in the company's history, announcing 3,200 job cuts, studio transitions for Double Fine and...
Xbox layoffs: 3,200 employees affected as four studios transition out of Xbox Game Studios
Xbox confirms 3,200 redundancies and transitions for four studios. Double Fine and Compulsion regain independence while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs pursue new...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending July 4 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tops as Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 rises to number one, Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts at #5, and Star Fox slips to #4. Full...
Star Fox UK Sales: Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title Tops UK Charts Week Ending June 27, 2026
Star Fox launches at No.1 on the UK software chart for week ending June 27, 2026, with strong physical sales on Nintendo Switch 2; Rayman 30th debuts.
Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2: What’s Fact and What’s Rumor About Xbox’s Cross‑Media Plans
A clear breakdown of claims that Call of Duty will debut on a Nintendo Switch successor and Xbox's broader plans to expand Activision Blizzard franchises into film and...
UK Software Sales Chart June 20 2026: 007 FIRST LIGHT Tops Weekly UK Game Charts
Weekly UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 — 007 FIRST LIGHT at No.1, Tomodachi Life returns to top five, Square Enix's new release debuts at No.6.
Diablo IV Nintendo Switch 2 Rating: Taiwan Listing Flags 'Lord of Hatred' DLC
A Taiwanese rating listing references Diablo IV's 'Lord of Hatred' DLC and an R classification, stirring discussion about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 release....
Toys for Bob Shares Spyro A Realm Beyond Concept Art Ahead of 2027 Spyro Revival
Toys for Bob revealed concept art for Spyro A Realm Beyond — the studio behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy shares early designs for 2027’s Spyro the Dragon. Read details...
UK Software Sales: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tops Week Ending June 13, 2026 as Nintendo Dominates Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 rises to No.1 amid World Cup interest while Nintendo places 15 titles in the top 40.
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Live Now: Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Yakuza Kiwami and Hundreds of Discounts
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting major bargains including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami, with...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Announces New Spyro Game for Nintendo Switch 2 and Consoles (2027)
Microsoft revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Games Showcase (June 7, 2026). Toys for Bob is developing the new Spyro entry, slated for a 2027 console release...
Call of Duty Black Ops Remasters Spotted on PSN Backend, Data Miner Finds PS5-Enhanced Flags
Files unearthed on the PlayStation Network backend indicate unannounced remasters of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II, with PS5-enhancements and new language...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Reveals New Spyro Title at Xbox Game Showcase
Toys for Bob announces Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Game Showcase. Studio leads explain the studio's history with Spyro and how Reignited's audience helped secure...
Call of Duty Black Ops Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Spark After PlayStation Store Backend Update
PlayStation Game Size flagged Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on the PlayStation Store backend ahead of a Nintendo Direct. Developers, historical release...
UK Software Sales Week Ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Returns on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth re-enters at #4 after its Nintendo Switch 2 launch; full top 40 breakdown and...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Remake Rumors — VGC’s Jordan Middler Hints Activision Move
Journalistic coverage of VGC reporter Jordan Middler's hint that Activision may be working on a remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, plus background on the original...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami Hit Record Low Prices
A comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time low prices on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami plus...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC
Activision and Toys for Bob reveal Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first all-new Spyro game in over two decades, arriving Spring 2027 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2 — Toys for Bob Announces Spring 2027 Release
Activision Blizzard and Toys for Bob reveal Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2, with Tom Kenny returning as the voice of Spyro and a worldwide Spring 2027...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Switch 2 — Toys for Bob Returns to Mainline Spyro (2027 window)
Activision and Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Nintendo's next hardware with a 2027 release window. The trailer highlights open-air flight and marks...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Announces New Spyro Game for Switch 2, PC, and Current-Gen Consoles
Activision and Toys for Bob revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Summer Showcase, promising a new mainline Spyro entry in Spring 2027 for Switch 2, PC via Steam,...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Trailer Debuts at Xbox Games Showcase
Activision unveiled new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 footage at the Xbox Games Showcase and confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release date of October 23, 2026. Read the...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Tom Kenny Returns, Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Set for Next Spring
Activision confirms Tom Kenny will reprise Spyro in Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new original adventure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next spring. Read details on the...
Spyro A Realm Beyond Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — Xbox Game Show Reveal
Spyro A Realm Beyond was revealed at the Xbox Game Show and is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read our coverage of the trailer, fan reaction, and franchise...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Activision and Toys for Bob Confirm New Spyro Entry
Activision and Toys for Bob have announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond and confirmed a release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified background on Toys for Bob, the Spyro...
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Mode Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Everything Developers Announced
Activision and Infinity Ward detail DMZ extraction mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, ahead of the game's October 23, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Publishing on Nintendo Switch 2: How Xbox Balances Multi-Platform Releases and Platform Exclusives
Xbox's multi-platform publishing strategy and the tension between reaching wide audiences and maintaining platform exclusives, including comments attributed to Xbox...
UK Software Sales Chart May 30 2026: Yoshi Drops as Pokémon Pokopia Moves Up
Weekly breakdown of the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 30, 2026, covering top movers, publisher performance, and Nintendo Switch presence.
Justin Richmond Joins Overwatch Team as Franchise Creative Director — Dragon Prince Creator Moves to Blizzard
Justin Richmond, co-creator of Netflix’s The Dragon Prince, announced via LinkedIn that he has joined the Overwatch team as Franchise Creative Director. This article...
Korean Ratings Board Lists Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II — Remaster Signals
South Korea's ratings body has listed Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II. Here’s what the official listings and past precedents mean for potential remasters.
Xbox Reconsiders Showing Other Platform Logos at Shows: What That Means for Marketing and Cross-Platform Releases
Xbox leadership is reconsidering whether to display other platform logos during live showcases. We examine the marketing, platform strategy, and fan reactions amid...
Call of Duty movie confirmed for June 30, 2028 — Paramount, Pete Berg and Taylor Sheridan attached
Paramount has set a June 30, 2028 theatrical release for the Call of Duty movie. Director Pete Berg and writer Taylor Sheridan are leading the project amid Microsoft’s...
Call of Duty movie set in Modern Warfare universe — release date confirmed for 30 June 2028
Director Peter Berg confirms the Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe and is scheduled to launch on 30 June 2028. Modern Warfare 4 will arrive...
Overwatch Faces Framerate Issues on Nintendo Switch 2: Activision-Blizzard Responds and Promises Patch
Overwatch's Nintendo Switch 2 release is challenged by framerate problems, prompting Activision-Blizzard to pledge a fix. Read the latest on the game's launch issues,...
Overwatch 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Enhanced Performance and Visual Upgrades
Activision-Blizzard brings Overwatch 2 to Nintendo Switch 2, offering improved visuals, 60fps gameplay, and cross-platform multiplayer with the debut of Reign of Talon...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Remake: Showrunner Teases Possibility Amid Fan Demand
The Simpsons: Hit & Run remake remains one of the most requested projects among fans, and recent comments from showrunner Matt Selman shed new light on its...
Crash Bandicoot TV Show: Franchise Co-Creator Calls for Animated Series or Movie
Crash Bandicoot's original co-designer, Charles Zembillas, speaks out on the missed opportunity in not having an animated TV series or movie, highlighting the...
Jeff Kaplan Reflects on Overwatch 2, Activision Blizzard Pressure, and His Exit: Full Story and Industry Insights
Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan discusses his departure from Blizzard, industry pressures, and his new project following Overwatch 2’s pivotal launch,...
Blaze and Rare Unveil Super Pocket Handheld and New Evercade Cartridges for 2026
Blaze announces Activision Collection 2 and Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 Evercade cartridges and partners with Rare on the Super Pocket handheld, launching in 2026.
Overwatch Drops Sequel Number: Nintendo Switch 2 Version Launches with Season 2
Activision Blizzard has rebranded Overwatch 2 as simply Overwatch and confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release alongside the upcoming Season 2. Discover all the new...
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Unreleased PS1 Game 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do Hollywood' Surfaces Thanks to Hidden Palace
Prototypes of the cancelled PlayStation title 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do Hollywood', developed by New Level Software, have become available to the public, shedding new...
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Overwatch x Fortnite Collaboration Officially Announced: Epic Crossover Arrives This Season
Epic Games and Activision Blizzard confirm an Overwatch x Fortnite crossover, bringing iconic Overwatch heroes to the Fortnite universe this season. Learn all the key...
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Call of Duty Set to Return on Nintendo Switch 2: New Datamined Evidence Emerges
A recent datamine reveals references to Nintendo platforms in Call of Duty code, suggesting the franchise may launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Call of Duty for Nintendo Switch Nears Completion: Activision Hits Key Milestones
The highly anticipated Call of Duty release for Nintendo Switch is reportedly nearing completion, according to verified industry sources. Activision's adaptation marks...
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Call of Duty Nears Completion for Nintendo Switch 2: Release Expected in 2026
The first Call of Duty title for Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly finished, with a 2026 release window confirmed by industry sources and Microsoft’s regulatory commitments.
Call of Duty Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Debut: New Release Nears Completion
Call of Duty is poised for its first release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 platform, with a launch targeted for 2026, marking a significant milestone for both...
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