Activision has released new statistics that speak to cheating in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta, with the company claiming that nearly 99% of matches are cheater-free.
Activision's anti-cheat team, Ricochet, said when the beta began back on October 2, about 97.5% of matches were cheater-free. By the fifth day of the beta, about 98.8% of matches had no cheaters.
The publisher went on to say that the anti-cheat tools in Black Ops 7's beta "adapted and improved" over time...
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Earlier this year, NPC Studio dropped the third major update for its farm life fantasy RPG Fields of Mistria. Now, the team is laying out plans for the next update, as well as Fields of Mistria's exit from early access in 2026.
NPC Studio shared its content roadmap on X, and revealed that Update 4 will debut in early 2026 and conclude The Mines storyline. The full 1.0 release of Fields of Mistria will debut at an undetermined date in 2026, but many of the upcoming features have been laid...
The unlikely mash-up of Mario and the adorable Rabbids from Rayman resulted in two fantastic Nintendo Switch strategy games, and for anyone looking to add them to their collection, check out the Amazon-exclusive double pack before Big Deal Days ends. Released September 18 for $30, the double pack with Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope is now on sale for only $20. It's one of several notable Nintendo Switch exclusives on sale for Big Deal Days. For more Mario, check out Amazon's deal on Mario...
Would you believe us if we told you that the best Prime Big Deal Days gaming controller deals aren't actually at Amazon? Well, it's true--Walmart is running its own sale this week, and the deals include muiltiple bundles that include a PS5 DualSense or Xbox Wireless controller plus a game. The PS5 bundles include games like Gears of War: Reloaded, Borderlands 4, or NBA 2K26, while Xbox players can grab a Doom-themed Xbox controller that includes a steelbook copy of the Doom Anthology. Most...
Amazon Big Deals Days isn't the only sales event happening right now on the site, because you can also score substantial savings on video game art books with the Buy Two Get One Free promotion. Just like previous events, this will give you a chance to explore the visual foundation of multiple games and get a 100% discount on one of the three books you choose. You're not just limited to books either, as you can also choose from eligible Blu-rays, toys, and other items while the sale is live...
If you're an Apple die-hard, we assume you have most of the tech giant's flagship devices by your side already. Most of us have iPhones and MacBooks, but not everyone has taken the leap and added a tablet into the mix. If you want to be one of those people, you should really take advantage of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, because the retailer is offering a really big discount on the pint-sized version of Apple's critically acclaimed tablet. Until the sale end later tonight, you can get...
Earlier this year, Microsoft unleashed a massive wave of layoffs and game cancellations, including Project Blackbird, an MMO that was described as a cross between Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny from the team behind The Elder Scrolls Online. Now, that team has reunited to form an employee-owned studio, Sackbird Studios.
The studio shared the announcement on its official site, and noted that Sackbird is self-funded "for multiple years" without the aid of outside investors. That will allow the...
Ubisoft reportedly canceled an entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise last year after determining that its proposed setting--the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era of the 1860s and 1870s--was too controversial for its audience, according to the newsletter Game File.
The game, which was canceled early in development, would have put players in control of a Black protagonist who escaped enslavement and started a new life away from the South. He is later recruited by the Assassins...
Literal walking simulator Baby Steps is already a punishing affair, but the game has one last trick up its sleeve that might make certain players fume with rage.
If you skip enough cutscenes in the wacky and raunchy Baby Steps, you'll be treated (or penalized, depending how you look at it) with a meandering 28-minute long cutscene full of meta jokes and haphazard conversation topics, which user Cuttyflame shared on YouTube (per PC Gamer).
Baby Steps, which was made by Ape Out developers...
Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment is keen to make and release games faster, CEO Justin Dowdeswell said in a new interview, but the company isn't banking on AI to get there.
In an interview with GI.biz, Dowdeswell said one of the company's Achilles heels is that it has taken too long to release new games. "There's long stretches of time between game releases, and you lose touch with the players, people lose touch with what you're up to--and they generally cost a lot more, the...
The Outer Worlds 2 caused some waves among fans when it was set to be $80 at launch. Microsoft subsequently walked back the price to $70, but if you want to spend extra money, there's a pair of pricey Outer Worlds 2-inspired Xbox controllers heading your way.
Microsoft has announced that players can now purchase controllers adorned with The Outer Worlds 2's Moon Man and art from the game. But the most intriguing part of these controllers is that fans can customize the designs with Xbox...
We're always looking for an excuse to play with our Nintendo Switches, whether it's the newly released Switch 2 or the original handheld console. Luckily, Prime Big Deal Days is giving us plenty of those excuses, because they've got a solid collection of Nintendo Switch titles on sale right now. Included in the bunch is the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which comes with seven games for just $28.50 (was $40). Check that deal out as well as more Nintendo Switch game discounts from...
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta added new playlists recently that only factor in skill "minimally," and that's something hardcore fans have wanted for some time. The feedback around these non-SBMM playlists has been pretty positive, and now Activision has said its development teams are "inspired" by the feedback from these tests, and the feedback around the beta so far in general.
The non-SBMM playlists in Black Ops 7 are referred to as "open" playlists. Activision said it...
Microsoft has announced a new perk for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Starting October 15, Game Pass members can get a new DLC bundle for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, and it adds a bunch of content for the Call of Duty games.
Here is a rundown of what's available:
2 operator skins
3 weapon blueprints
1 weapon charm
Finishing Move and 2 Loading Screens
Spray and Large Decal
2XP Token (1 hour) and 2WXP token (1 hour)
In other Call of Duty news, the Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is...
Near the end of September, EA disclosed a $55 billion deal to take the third-party video game publisher private under a new ownership group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake. It's also the largest leveraged buyout (LBO) of all time, and it will require EA to settle $20 billion in debt. According to several prominent analysts, the fastest way for EA to reach that number is by shedding studios and selling...
Nintendo Switch 2 ended its debut summer with record-breaking sales numbers, according to data from research firm Circana.
Sharing the firm's monthly sales report for August on Bluesky, Circana executive director Mat Piscatella stated that 2.4 million Switch 2 units were sold in the US during its first three months on the market, surpassing the record set by the PlayStation 4, which had sold 2.2 million units in its first three months. That makes Switch 2 the fastest-selling home console in...
Fans of the Dead Space series have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the pricing of a new crossover bundle in EA's free-to-play title, Skate, currently in early access. The bundle features a cardboard-style Isaac Clarke costume, a themed skateboard, the Necro Stomp emote, and several stickers. The bundle is priced at 3,350 San Van Bucks, the game's virtual currency, but the pricing structure forces players to spend a minimum of $35 to acquire the necessary in-game funds. While a USG...
After a day of speculation and befuddlement, Nintendo has released a second animated short with a baby that shows Pikmin moving blocks, toys, and a pacifier around a room. However, the company still doesn't seem to be announcing a new video game, movie, or TV show--at least not yet.
On the Nintendo Today app, the company posted the new video, which is titled "Close to You" just like the first weird animated short from yesterday. However, this time Pikmin are seen in the baby's room as the...
Amazon Big Deal Days is almost over, but the sales event is still offering some big discounts on dozens of console games. The specials includes PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch titles, with big savings on a surprising number of recent releases. Whether you're looking for JRPGs or a massive sandbox to lose yourself in, there's bound to be something here that'll catch your eye, and we've rounded up the notable items on the sale for you to check out.
Some of the big discounts are for...
A Borderlands 4 dataminer has claimed that the game might have featured one of the franchise's most polarizing characters at one point in its development. Having dug through files for the game, EpicNNG uploaded their findings online.
Warning: Spoilers for Borderlands 3 and 4 below
After spending a chunk of time on Kairos, players eventually run into the Siren Amara in Borderlands 4 as part of their quest to find the villainous Vile Lector. Amara was the playable Siren character first...