Splinter Cell's dedicated fans have noticed that the new Netflix animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, has been featuring callbacks to the death of Douglas Shetland, a character from the Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory games. Now, Ubisoft has confirmed that Deathwatch is canonical to the world of the video games, with some minor exceptions.
"[Deathwatch] follows the timeline and characters set by the mainline games," an Ubisoft spokesperson told IGN. "While Deathwatch respects the...
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With so many studios under one umbrella, Microsoft has one of the biggest back catalogs of game franchises in the industry, if not the biggest. And yet, certain titles stand out among the countless many. In an interview with IGN Japan, Xbox boss Phil Spencer talked about some of the most-requested revivals, among a variety of other topics.
Spencer noted in the interview that the most highly requested titles from the Microsoft back-catalog are Japanese RPGs Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, and...
Just like Battlefield 6, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone are adding a new combat-roll feature, and now we know what it looks like in action. Some are saying it doesn't look very good.
As you can see in the video below from the recent Call of Duty: Next event, the combat-roll ability has the camera switch from first- to third-person. Some are saying it looks clunky. See for yourself:
How to unlock combat roll in Call of Duty
The combat roll mechanic is not a default...
You don't have to wait for Prime Big Deal Days to kick off on October 7 to start saving, as the Toshiba 55-Inch Class C350 LED Smart Fire 4K TV is already down to its lowest price ever at Amazon. The LED TV is just $200 (was $400), and several other sizes are also discounted ahead of the shopping event--including nice price cuts on the 75-inch and 65-inch variants. Despite being official Big Deal Days early offers, these budget-friendly Toshiba 4K TVs are shipped and sold by Best Buy...
We're getting a blast from the past when a future major Call of Duty: Warzone update drops in Spring 2026. "A bold new experience" will come to the battle royale, inspired by the Black Ops 4 battle royale mode, Blackout.
"Call of Duty: Warzone is bringing a bold new experience in Spring of 2026 inspired by the original Blackout, set on Avalon," reads a post from the official Call of Duty X account.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was the first Call of Duty game to feature a battle royale mode...
A South Dakota teenager has pleaded guilty to sending messages to developers at Fortnite studio Epic Games threatening to kill them.
Jayden Griffin, 19, pleaded guilty to "threatening interstate commerce." He faces a sentence of up to five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, or both, and a period of supervised release of up to three years.
Court documents seen by GameSpot show that a US Grand Jury charged Griffin in December 2024 over claims that he sent threatening messages to...
No one likes waiting, especially when there's nothing to do to pass the time. Peak developer Landfall Games had that same thought when working on Peak's most recent DillyDally update. It adds a handful of activities to lobbies while waiting for other players to join, including a basketball hoop, photo booth, and chess pieces.
Players went straight to work with the chess pieces, but not according to official rules the classic game uses.
"My friend and I got bored after we finished a...
As part of the Call of Duty: Next event today, Activision made a series of major announcements about the FPS franchise, including what's next for Call of Duty: Warzone.
To begin with, Activision said Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's integration into Warzone will begin in Season 1, and this will include a brand-new Resurgence map called Haven's Hollow. This is a smaller map than Fortune's Keep but larger than Rebirth Island.
Haven's Hollow
The map takes place in Liberty Falls, which is the town...
A cult-classic Final Fantasy spin-off has gotten a new lease on life with the launch of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and if you're looking to show off your love for that franchise, then you can do so with some new clothing. Available now through Amazon and the Square Enix Store, these are official T-shirts and long-sleeve tops that have original art from the game on the front. They're available in a wide range of colors and are ready to ship out.
Key Art T-shirt -- $20...
EA is preparing to go private, as the veteran video game company will be sold for an eye-watering sum of $55 billion to an investor consortium made up of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake. While this deal will require regulator approval and a sign-off by stockholders, EA is expecting the deal to be completed in Q1 FY27.
A privately owned EA could be a very different company when compared to its public...
As part of Call of Duty: Next today, Activision and Treyarch hyped Black Ops 7's post-launch support, which begins with Season 1. It will be the "biggest in franchise history" as it relates to a Season 1 for a new Call of Duty game, the developer said.
Specifically, there will be seven more 6v6 maps added to Black Ops 7 multiplayer in Season 1, along with two new Zombies Survival maps, and one new round-based Zombies map. There could also be new Call of Duty: Warzone content as well...
At the end of this week, players will finally get a chance to explore Sucker Punch's much-anticipated follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei. But judging from the massive size of Ghost of Yotei's day-one patch, you may want to make sure you're up to date before searching the areas around Mount Yotei.
Sony has confirmed that the Version 1.006 patch will give Ghost of Yotei several important fixes, including ray tracing and performance improvements, as well as animation, gameplay, and...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's November 14 launch is around the corner, and the fan-favorite map Nuketown is reported to make a return sometime after the game's launch on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
CharlieIntel confirmed in an Twitter post on September 30 that Nuketown will arrive in Black Ops 7 "before Season 1." While this means it isn't one of the game's 18 multiplayer maps, Black Ops 6's first season kicked off on November 14, 2024--just 20 days after its...
Battlefield 6's first season will begin on October 28, EA and Battlefield Studios have announced. The developer also disclosed some of what's coming to the game, including new maps and guns.
Season 1 will play out in three phases, including Rogue Ops, California Resistance, and Winter Offensive. Each phase adds a new map and other items, including weapons. Here's a rundown:
October 28: Rogue Ops
This first phase adds the Blackwell Fields map, along with a new mode called Strikepoint and a...
While Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, you can get a taste of the military shooter's multiplayer action on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in early October. And now, we know exactly when, as the Call of Duty blog revealed both the game's early access and open beta unlock times.
Black Ops 7's early access beta period runs from Thursday, October 2, to Sunday, October 5, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. This window is for folks who preorder the game, subscribe to...
It appears that Sony is working on an updated PlayStation 5 controller with a removable battery pack, similar to those available for Xbox controllers, according to a new report by the German gaming outlet PPE.pl.
As spotted by VGC, PPE.pl is reporting that this PS5 controller--reportedly known internally as the DualSense V3--is slated to arrive this November with a removable battery pack. Specifics were sparse, but according to PPE.pl's source--someone named Graczdari, who correctly...
Sony has shared launch times for when Ghost of Yotei will go live for players, with the PS5 exclusive's official release date set for October 2. The game is a follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, though this title has a standalone story.
Ghost of Yotei will unlock at basically midnight local time October 2 in each player's country. This means that parts of the US can begin Atsu's tale of revenge late tomorrow, October 1. For instance, people on the West Coast will see Ghost of Yotei unlock at 9...
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update has arrived, but do not expect much in the way of significant changes. Version 20.5.0 launched on September 29 and is focused on stability.
The one-line patch notes state: "General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience."
Social media user OatmealDome, who is known to pore over the files and discover additional details not mentioned in the patch notes, said there is "no info" on what might be hidden in this new update, if...
The Super Mario Galaxy games are widely considered to be among the crown jewels of 3D Mario platforming. Fans may differ on which Galaxy game is better or if Odyssey is the new apex of the form, but the fact that they're even in the conversation makes them some of the best Nintendo games of the last two decades. That makes it all the more strange that it has consistently been so difficult to play them. You could play on Wii or Wii U, but otherwise the only way to play Galaxy on modern...
Call of Duty: Next, Activision's annual Call of Duty reveal event, is coming today, September 30, promising news and updates on Black Ops 7's multiplayer, Zombies, and campaign. We're also expecting updates on what's next for the battle royale game Call of Duty: Warzone.
It's a major event for one of the biggest FPS franchises out there, and it'll be streamed live for everyone to watch. Tuning in has a special bonus this year, as Activision is giving out Black Ops 7 early-access beta codes...