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Free weekends typically apply only to multiplayer. Activision has announced a limited-time free period for Black Ops 6. From October 9 to October 16, players on PC and consoles will be able to download the shooter to sample not just the multiplayer and Zombies modes, but the campaign as well — with no restrictions. Call...

Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks Fans to Pray as the Star Manages Health Concerns Updated Oct. 7 — Family statement and rescheduling details Dolly Parton at a fireside chat and press conference at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on January 28, 2025. Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Parton’s vast fanbase has rallied around the country...

Players are least enthusiastic about the Portal mode. Electronic Arts published the results of an internal player survey. Battlefield 6 fans indicated which feature of the new entry they’re most excited about. The poll covered four main aspects of the game. Tactical destruction — 39% of votes Return of the campaign — 30% Maps, modes...

Justin Bieber Keeps His Drink in Hand in the New “Bad Honey” Video Posted Oct. 7 — Music Official music video for “Bad Honey.” While most people set their drink aside before showing off their moves, Justin Bieber keeps his beverage in hand throughout the new video for “Bad Honey.” Released on Oct. 7, the...

In GTA Online, Halloween is an entire month-long extravaganza, not just a single evening of fright. This October follows suit, with the first themed week already in full swing. However, the celebration truly escalates in just two days, when Rockstar rolls out additional missions and activities alongside a fresh GTA+ cycle. Patience for a New...

Blue Öyster Cult Says It Wasn’t Contacted After Trump Shares AI Video Using “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (L-R) Richie Castellano, Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma and Danny Miranda of Blue Öyster Cult at the Tempodrom on June 3, 2025. — Frank Hoensch/Redferns Blue Öyster Cult has issued a public clarification after former president Donald Trump shared...

The informal contest among gacha titles continues, and Zenless Zone Zero’s revenue dipped noticeably in September. Gacha enthusiasts remain attentive to the financial performance of genre entries. Sensor Tower’s figures for September 2025 were published recently. Three miHoYo (HoYoverse) titles appear in the ranking; their reported revenues are listed below: Genshin Impact — 2nd place;...

Taylor Swift on The Life of a Showgirl: Embracing Praise and Criticism Trending on Billboard Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is tracking toward what may be her largest release yet — even as it provokes a wide range of reactions. While many listeners have embraced the record immediately, others find certain...

Valve continues to monitor the commercial performance of titles on Steam. Valve has once again published its weekly financial summary for Steam. The data covers the period from September 30 to October 7, 2025. In the overall rankings, Battlefield 6 (pre-orders) was outranked by the free-to-play Counter-Strike 2, with Valve claiming a third spot as...

The franchise is set to return with Battlefield 6, and IGN’s writers took a look back at the series’ previous releases. From that retrospective they put together a ranked top ten. IGN’s roundup spans both newer releases and classic entries from the franchise. The much-maligned Battlefield 2042, however, did not make the cut. IGN’s top...

Need for Speed: Rivals captivated fans for many years. Support for Need for Speed: Rivals’ online features has recently ended. Electronic Arts took the servers offline, and players bid farewell to the beloved title: keyur14: “Need for Speed Rivals’ online functions are shut down. It’s sad to part with you, friend — we’ll always miss...

White House Responds After Zach Bryan Shares Snippet Containing ‘ICE’ Lyric Zach Bryan headlined the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park on June 28, 2025, in London, England. Gus Stewart/Redferns Zach Bryan sparked criticism from the White House after posting a short excerpt of an unreleased track that includes a line about immigration enforcement...

The campaign AI has been behaving differently than the developers intended. The team behind the global strategy Total War: Warhammer 3 published a new developer diary describing the issues they encountered while working on the game’s artificial intelligence. They explained that, to allocate and spend resources effectively, the AI depends heavily on a set of...