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 from Black Ops 6 Zombies prior to the zombie outbreak. Given that timeline, the map doesn't include a zombies aesthetic and instead has a more vibrant color tone, along with many points of interest to explore. The map was designed and developed by High Moon Studios.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Apparel

T-shirt: $20 | Long-sleeve: $25

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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
• Key Art Long-sleeve -- $25
• Deluxe Key Art T-shirt -- $20
• Deluxe Key Art Long-sleeve -- $25

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles clothing

The first $20 T-shirt has the official key art for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the front with a square print that features Ramza, Delita, and their allies. Black is the default--and best--color for this top, but if you'd prefer something more vibrant, there are 14 other colors to choose from. The $25 long-sleeve top has an identical design, and you can choose from black, navy blue, and dark heather grey for this option.

The second T-shirt design is also priced at $20, and the art is purely focused on Ramza and Delita on their own, with enlarged illustrations of the duo. There are 17 different colors to choose from for the T-shirt, and five colors for the $25 long-sleeve top. For sizing, both T-shirts are available in men's and women's cuts, while the long-sleeves have a unisex fit.

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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 incarnation, and it will also have to work off $20 billion of new debt that is being used to finance the buyout. So what does $55 billion buy you these days? Quite a lot, as EA's potential new owners will be acquiring studios, brands, and much more. Here's a broad overview of all things EA

EA's various entertainment studiosEA has established a rich library of games over the years.

EA has built up a sizable collection of studios under its portfolio, and several of these have become responsible for EA's biggest hits. Criterion Games has developed several Need for Speed titles, DICE is best known for its work on the Battlefield series, and Maxis made a name for itself with The Sims.

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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.

Activision historically releases Call of Duty's seasonal content over time and not all at once, often divided between content available at launch and then down the road in a Reloaded update.

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Hamilton has released a new special edition of its popular Khaki Field watch in partnership with Call of Duty. Timed with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's launch on November 14, this edition is limited to 5,000 pieces. The watch looks almost identical to the standard Khaki Field model, with the only game-related detail being a special caseback.

It also appears in the game itself, worn by the mysterious Axel Vermaak, and is the third collaboration between Hamilton and video games. The others being Far Cry 6 and Death Stranding 2.

"With our partnership with Call of Duty, we're expanding that narrative into a new frontier: interactive storytelling. Gaming is now one of the most immersive mediums, and by becoming 'the watchmaker of game makers,' we're not just placing watches in virtual worlds--we're helping shape the aesthetic and emotional experience of gameplay," Hamilton spokesperson Vivian Stauffer said in an interview.

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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 environmental adjustments. There are a lot of bugs mentioned in the patch notes, and the update also addresses crash fixes and new photo mode additions.

This patch is primarily for players who purchased Ghost of Yotei on disc. Players who have the digital version pre-installed will already have the 1.006 patch when the game's launch time arrives.

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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 October 25, 2024 launch. If Black Ops 7's first season follows a similar trajectory, Nuketown could drop in early December.

Nuketown was first introduced in 2010's Black Ops. Iconic for its incredibly tight shooting lanes and those two opposing two-story houses, it's one of those maps that speeds up what can already be a really fast game. It appeared in Call of Duty: Mobile but hadn't been seen until it was remastered in Black Ops 6. And now, it'll make a comeback before Black Ops 7 Season 1 drops.

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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 new vehicle called Traverser Mark 2. It also adds new guns, including the SOR-300SC carbine, the GGH-22 sidearm, the Mini Scout sniper rifle, and the Rail Cover and LPVO attachments.

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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 Game Pass Ultimate, get a code via Xfinity, or watch Call of Duty: Next for one hour on Twitch. Meanwhile, everyone who's willing to wait--as well as those early birds--can jump into the shooting arena from Sunday, October 5, to Wednesday, October 8, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

While you'll get a feel for the changes to Black Ops 7's gameplay--like body shields and wall jumping--the beta will also include a Zombies map for you to check out.

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