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Treyarch Can’t Remove a System From Black Ops 7 That’s Been Criticized by Call of Duty Fans for Years
The developers acknowledged that not every decision about the game is theirs to make. When responding to CharlieIntel’s questions about SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) and the practice of reconstructing lobbies for each match, Treyarch admitted they are powerless to change it — the choice to implement these systems doesn’t lie with the studio. Although Call of...
Mariah Carey Pop-Up Channel Debuts on SiriusXM Ahead of New Album ‘Here for It All’
SiriusXM Launches Limited ‘Mariah Radio’ to Mark Mariah Carey’s New Album, Here for It All Published September 25, 2025 Mariah Carey performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images SiriusXM announced on September 25, 2025 that it will debut a limited-run channel dedicated to Mariah...
PS Store Launches Tokyo Game Show 2025 Sale — Up to 75% Off
In total, more than four thousand titles have been discounted, including several games released fairly recently. The PlayStation Store has kicked off a Tokyo Game Show 2025 sale, with reductions of up to 75% on many games — several of which are recent releases. Assassin’s Creed Shadows (40% off — now 1,679 lira, down from...
Crunchyroll’s New Manga App Could Transform the Market
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Trigger / Toho / OLM / Toei / Shueisha / Kadokawa / Square Enix Keeping pace with the top manga releases can be surprisingly cumbersome, even in the digital age. In Japan, rights are spread across multiple publishers, forcing many Western readers to manage several apps, storefronts, and subscriptions. Crunchyroll...
Housemarque Shows First Gameplay of Dark Action Game Saros
The game is set to launch in 2026 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Housemarque has released the first gameplay footage for Saros and outlined several features of its sci‑fi action title, which unfolds on a grim, constantly shifting planet. The studio said it will disclose additional information about the project in the months ahead. Saros...
Microsoft Flight Simulator Will No Longer Be a Microsoft Exclusive in December
Rumors were confirmed — the flight simulator is indeed coming to PlayStation 5. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on December 5 for the PlayStation 5. A new gameplay trailer debuted during the State of Play broadcast. Start your aviation career from wherever you are. Accumulate experience, build a reputation, and earn certifications to gain...
Electronic Arts Reveals First Footage of Battlefield 6 Campaign
The new shooter is slated to launch in October on PC and consoles. A new Battlefield 6 trailer premiered during State of Play, exhibiting campaign footage from Electronic Arts’ upcoming shooter. Expect a visceral plunge into total war: take part in intense infantry engagements, carve the skies in aerial combat, and tear through environments to...
Crimson Desert Developers Reveal Release Date for the “Korean Witcher”
The game will launch on PC and consoles. Pearl Abyss has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert, announcing the game’s release date as March 19, 2026. Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure. Take on the role of Cliff, commander of the Grey Mane squad, and journey across the striking yet unforgiving continent of...
Logan Says He’s Not a Violent Guy While Slicing Enemies into Bloody Ribbons in the First Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Trailer
The game’s release is planned for 2026 on the PlayStation 5 console. During State of Play, Insomniac Games revealed a brutal, blood-soaked trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine that depicts Wolverine dismembering his adversaries. The studio said they wanted to portray Wolverine true to his comic-book persona and promised to disclose additional details about the game in...
Valve lets Steam users check if Secure Boot and TPM are enabled on their PCs
Secure Boot has recently become highly sought-after in online gaming, and Valve has taken steps to make users more aware of it. Recently, Valve not only rolled out a major update to the main Steam client featuring a redesigned interface, but also began experimenting with a new feature that inspects a player’s system. In the...
Season 10 of Diablo 4 Launches With Issues — Blizzard Makes Emergency Change to Legendary Item Drops
Some players have already collected a sizable haul of legendary items. A substantial update for Diablo 4 was released recently, marking the start of Season 10, dubbed “Season of Infernal Chaos.” Blizzard implemented a wide range of class adjustments, revamped boss loot tables, and introduced a new loot category called “Chaos Armor” — enhanced variants...
Sven Vincke says Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Deck support came about thanks to one developer’s enthusiasm
One developer’s initiative ultimately improved the game across all platforms. Baldur’s Gate 3 recently received its 34th hotfix, which brings full Steam Deck support. The game now has a dedicated build for Valve’s handheld. Larian Studios’ head Sven Vinke revealed that this Steam Deck version came about thanks to the enthusiasm of a single developer...
Fan-Made Remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault Revealed — Planet Kolaador in Unreal Engine 5
Some games are being refreshed thanks to community efforts. The creator behind the UnrealWars YouTube channel recently drew attention to an unofficial remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault, which is being developed using the modern Unreal Engine 5. Star Wars: Rebel Assault is a rail shooter that follows a pilot of the Rebel Alliance. This...
Owlcat on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s Moral Grey Areas and Investigations — cRPGs Built to Make Even Their Creators Want to Play
The developers drew on lessons from their work on Rogue Trader. Owlcat Games continues to showcase the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy cRPG across multiple platforms. Recently, executive producer Anatoly Shestov spoke with reporters. He addressed the setting’s moral ambiguity: “Conventional stories usually come with a predefined set of actions labeled as either good or evil....
Several Major Black Ops 7 Collaborations Canceled Due to Player Backlash
Reports indicate Activision originally intended the new Call of Duty to adopt an atmosphere and aesthetic similar to that of Black Ops 6. In a recent interview, Treyarch’s Senior Production Director Yale Miller explained the studio isn’t pursuing strictly “realistic” cosmetic items for Black Ops 7; instead, they want cosmetics that “make sense for Black...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Wins Top Prize at the 2025 Japan Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was honored with the Breakthrough Award for its innovative concept. Metaphor: ReFantazio was named Game of the Year at the Japan Game Awards 2025 ceremony held on Tuesday. The event — organized annually by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association of Japan (CESA) — is partly decided by public voting. The Minister...
Treyarch Can’t Remove a System From Black Ops 7 That’s Been Criticized by Call of Duty Fans for Years
The developers acknowledged that not every decision about the game is theirs to make. When responding to CharlieIntel’s questions about SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) and the practice of reconstructing lobbies for each match, Treyarch admitted they are powerless to change it — the choice to implement these systems doesn’t lie with the studio. Although Call of...
Mariah Carey Pop-Up Channel Debuts on SiriusXM Ahead of New Album ‘Here for It All’
SiriusXM Launches Limited ‘Mariah Radio’ to Mark Mariah Carey’s New Album, Here for It All Published September 25, 2025 Mariah Carey performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images SiriusXM announced on September 25, 2025 that it will debut a limited-run channel dedicated to Mariah...
PS Store Launches Tokyo Game Show 2025 Sale — Up to 75% Off
In total, more than four thousand titles have been discounted, including several games released fairly recently. The PlayStation Store has kicked off a Tokyo Game Show 2025 sale, with reductions of up to 75% on many games — several of which are recent releases. Assassin’s Creed Shadows (40% off — now 1,679 lira, down from...
Crunchyroll’s New Manga App Could Transform the Market
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Trigger / Toho / OLM / Toei / Shueisha / Kadokawa / Square Enix Keeping pace with the top manga releases can be surprisingly cumbersome, even in the digital age. In Japan, rights are spread across multiple publishers, forcing many Western readers to manage several apps, storefronts, and subscriptions. Crunchyroll...
Housemarque Shows First Gameplay of Dark Action Game Saros
The game is set to launch in 2026 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Housemarque has released the first gameplay footage for Saros and outlined several features of its sci‑fi action title, which unfolds on a grim, constantly shifting planet. The studio said it will disclose additional information about the project in the months ahead. Saros...
Microsoft Flight Simulator Will No Longer Be a Microsoft Exclusive in December
Rumors were confirmed — the flight simulator is indeed coming to PlayStation 5. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on December 5 for the PlayStation 5. A new gameplay trailer debuted during the State of Play broadcast. Start your aviation career from wherever you are. Accumulate experience, build a reputation, and earn certifications to gain...
Electronic Arts Reveals First Footage of Battlefield 6 Campaign
The new shooter is slated to launch in October on PC and consoles. A new Battlefield 6 trailer premiered during State of Play, exhibiting campaign footage from Electronic Arts’ upcoming shooter. Expect a visceral plunge into total war: take part in intense infantry engagements, carve the skies in aerial combat, and tear through environments to...
Crimson Desert Developers Reveal Release Date for the “Korean Witcher”
The game will launch on PC and consoles. Pearl Abyss has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert, announcing the game’s release date as March 19, 2026. Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure. Take on the role of Cliff, commander of the Grey Mane squad, and journey across the striking yet unforgiving continent of...
Logan Says He’s Not a Violent Guy While Slicing Enemies into Bloody Ribbons in the First Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Trailer
The game’s release is planned for 2026 on the PlayStation 5 console. During State of Play, Insomniac Games revealed a brutal, blood-soaked trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine that depicts Wolverine dismembering his adversaries. The studio said they wanted to portray Wolverine true to his comic-book persona and promised to disclose additional details about the game in...





