November 9, 2025 marks the 15-year anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops' release. Below, we look at how it departed from previous Call of Duty campaigns and defined developer Treyarch’s contributions to the franchise going forward.

During the infancy of Activision's Call of Duty franchise, Treyarch was the other Call of Duty studio. Comparisons between Treyarch and series creator Infinity Ward were common on internet forums, and a general sentiment among fans and even some industry figures was that the former was the franchise's "B-team."

Treyarch's 2006 game Call of Duty 3 was a competent World War II shooter, but it was quickly overshadowed the following year by Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare--a downright revolutionary game that set a new standard for first-person shooter campaigns and online multiplayer modes. Treyarch's subsequent game, 2008's World at War, threw the series back in time and mostly played like a World War II re-skin of Modern Warfare.

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Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray

$67.66 (was $95)

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Succession: The Complete Series is on sale for $67.66 (was $95) on Blu-ray at Amazon and Walmart. The box set includes all four seasons of one of HBO's superb satirical drama in one 12-disc Blu-ray collection with a bevy of bonus content. Succession: The Complete Series is also available on DVD for $41.49. The hit HBO show ended its run in 2023 with a pile of Emmy awards, high ratings, and universal acclaim.

Big fans of Succession should also consider picking up Succession: The Complete Scripts. All four seasons are available to read in 700-plus page paperbacks for under $20 each.

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If you've received an Arc Raiders quest called Power Out and aren't quite sure where you need to go to get it done, you've come to the right place. This may be one of the game's most basic quests, but as with many of its outings, the act of getting there and getting back out can be more challenging than anything. So, we'll share the exact location of the quest below so that you can take some of the guesswork out, allowing you to focus on making the magic happen.

You won't need to extract to complete Power Out, but you may potentially be making quite a trek to reach the quest location. It's not a bad idea to toss on a combat-focused augment with a good gun and shield, as well as plenty of ammo and healing items to ensure you're prepared to take on anyone standing in your way.

When you're ready to tackle Power Out, follow the steps below.

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Quests in Arc Raiders sure like to send you repair missions--so much so that you're probably feeling like a full-blown electrician by now. Flickering Threat requires you to jump into the Dam Battlegrounds map and fix up a power generator, so don't think you're getting any time off today. And if you're feeling a little lost on how to complete this quest, we're here to help you out.

While you don't need to extract to complete Flickering Threat, you will need 4 Wires to repair the generator during the quest, so make sure to add those to your inventory or loot them from the Power Generation Complex while you're exploring. Without these in your inventory, the quest can not be progressed.

When you're ready to tackle Flickering Threat, follow the steps below.

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The Wes Anderson Archive: Criterion Collection

10 Films on 4K Blu-ray for $250 (was $500)

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Wes Anderson fans can save big on the recent Criterion Collection box set featuring 4K UHD remasters of 10 of the auteur filmmaker's movies. The Wes Anderson Archive just launched September 30 with a lofty $500 MSRP, but thanks to the Criterion holiday sale at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, fans can grab The West Anderson Archive for $250. The 50% discount will be available until December 7--unless it sells out before then.

At $250, the 10 movies are going for $25 each, the same price as the average 4K Blu-ray in the promotion. But considering only two of the movies in The Wes Anderson Archive are sold individually on 4K Blu-ray, this box set is the only option. The $250 price sounds like more of a bargain when you think about the cost of buying all of the movies on standard Blu-ray right now (roughly $213). And this box set gets you 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray versions of all 10 films, including The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Royal Tenenbaums, and more of Anderson's highly original films.

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While PvP may sound most dangerous when you think about an extraction shooter, Arc Raiders may change your mind. You'll come into contact with a wide variety of ARC, robotic enemies, that can do devastating damage and quickly send you back to Speranza with nothing to show for it. Below, we'll detail every enemy you can encounter in Arc Raiders and how to deal with them.

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• Basic enemies
  • Wasp
  Basic enemies

  These enemy types are foes you'll encounter on a fairly regular basis, or that don't pose nearly the same threat as their much larger cousins in most cases. That's not to say they're not a challenge, of course, but you should be able to handle all of them solo without too much trouble by using basic weaponry.

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  Weak Spot: Thrusters

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If you've loaded up Arc Raiders and noticed that Spaceport is currently home to the Hidden Bunker map condition, you may be interested in figuring out how you can reach the bunker and see what's inside. In this guide, we'll walk you through what you (and potentially the rest of the raid) need to do to pop open that bunker and take a look at what's hiding within.

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• How to open the hidden bunker on Spaceport

How to open the hidden bunker on Spaceport

When you load into Spaceport during the Hidden Bunker map condition, you can open your map to find a total of four antenna icons scattered across the map at random locations. Look for the icon below to identify their locations.

Antenna icon

To open the bunker, these antennae will need to be activated by raiders during the match. That being said, it doesn't have to be the same team activating them all--meaning different teams can activate different antennae to get the bunker open more quickly.

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The time of Halo: Infinite is coming to a close. Microsoft and Halo Studios have revealed that the game's next major update, Operation: Infinite, will be its last. The announcement came on Friday during Halo Studios' Halo: Infinite livestream.

In a message posted to the official Halo site, Halo Studios thanked fans for supporting Infinite. The team also indicated that this decision was made to allow the devs to focus on "multiple Halo titles in development." This part is nothing new or surprising, given that Microsoft has been saying for over a year now that there are multiple new Halo games in development.

"With multiple Halo titles in development, we'll need our whole team's combined focus to deliver new experiences with the same passion and care that our community has given us," reads the statement. "While we remain committed to supporting Halo Infinite on the road ahead, Operation: Infinite is the last major content update currently planned."

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The Criterion Collection 50% Off Movie Sale

4K Blu-rays, Blu-rays, DVDs, and Box Sets (Ends Dec. 7)

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The Criterion Collection holiday sale is live at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Hundreds of movies are on sale for 50% off at both retailers while supplies last. The sale includes many stellar 4K Blu-rays for $25 and 1080p Blu-rays for $20. The vast majority of Criterion Collection movies in Amazon's inventory are eligible for the limited-time discount, including recent releases like Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me on 4K Blu-ray, the Academy Award-winning animated feature Flow, Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley, Ken Russell's sci-fi horror classic Altered States, David Cronenberg's The Shrouds, and The Wes Anderson Archive.

The holiday sale runs through Black Friday and Cyber Week. But while you technically have a month (until December 7) to shop the sale, it's common for popular Criterion releases to sell out before the sale ends.

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We created Amazon store pages dedicated to popular directors, actors, and film franchises in the Criterion Collection, including David Lynch, Akira Kurosawa, Stanley Kubrick, Guillermo del Toro, and more. You can also check out Criterion's Adam Sandler movies, classic Godzilla movies, and a store page focused on animated movies such as WALL-E, Flow, and Fantastic Planet.

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Fortnite OG is holding its latest live event this weekend, with a recreation of the Chapter 1 Butterfly Event slated to go down on Saturday, November 8. Fortnite OG has been hot and heavy with these sorts of live events, in which some wild thing happens on the map during regular matches, and this certainly won't be the last one we see as the permanent OG mode starts moving through the last few seasons of Chapter 1.

It's Fortnite's second big live event in a week, as one held last Saturday introduced the Simpsons' invasion of the main Battle Royale mode. Here's how you can take part in the Fortnite OG Butterfly Event.

When and where is The Fortnite OG Butterfly Event going to take place?

The Butterfly Event will go down during matches of Fortnite OG on Saturday, November 8 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. You'll want to get in a few minutes early, and head to the big cube next to Loot Lake in the center of the island. Epic has been adding safe zones for live events recently, so you may not have to worry about players griefing you during it--but be on your guard in case you do have to defend yourself.

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Earlier this week, Square Enix disclosed its ambition to drastically cut its Quality Assurance employees and use generative AI to handle 70% of its game QA and debugging. The company went on to note that it wants to "establish a competitive advantage in game development." However, Michael Douse--the publishing director of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian--has called out Square Enix and described its plan as "stupid."

"So QA are some of the most video games engaged people in any company," Douse wrote on X. "They are integral to your community teams. To publishing. They give you the real feedback. They know what is good and what is bad before the audience does, and they are the most resilient department."

"[The] idea that QA people can be replaced at a large scale is stupid because it supposes that the conversations with them can be replaced and they can't," added Douse. "They are a massively advantageous vibe check."

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Arc Raiders presents you with plenty of quests that require you to find materials or unique items, but only a few require you to use your materials to complete them. Eyes on the Prize, however, is one such quest that expects you to bring along a little something to help you get the job done. Let's jump in and see what's what.

You'll need 3 Wires to repair the solar panel and complete Eyes on the Prize. Wires are a common resource found in Electrical-based POIs, and within a few hours of gameplay, you should've already amassed quite a collection--unless you've been selling them. Whether you're tossing them into your inventory before you head out or finding them while in the raid, just make sure you have 3 of them before you head to the secluded roof terrace for Eyes on the Prize. And make sure you toss them in a safe pocket if possible, as you never know when things could go wrong, and you don't want to lose them.

When you're ready to repair a solar panel, here's how to complete Eyes on the Prize.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$38 | Releases November 25

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The Conjuring 4-Film Collection

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Halloween is behind us, but there are still plenty of scares to be had for the rest of 2025, including the upcoming Blu-ray release for The Conjuring: Last Rites. Fans will be able to add the latest installment in the long-running supernatural horror film franchise to their collection on November 25, and there will be multiple formats to pick from. The most premium option is The Conjuring: Last Right Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray, which is now available to preorder for $38 at Amazon. Preorders are also live for the 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD versions. Alongside The Last Rites, there's also a new The Conjuring Four-Film Collection Blu-ray launching the same day that will bundle the first four entries in the series into a single set. You can preorder the collection for $55 at Amazon

The Conjuring: Last Rites Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $38 | Releases November 25

Inspired by the supposed real-life Smurl haunting case, Last Rites sees Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they take on one last, terrifying case. The Conjuring: Last Rites Limited Edition Steelbook includes a 4K Blu-ray version of the film and an exclusive steelbook case featuring art of the film's theatrical poster. Bonus materials for The Conjuring: Last Rites haven't been revealed yet, but if previous films are any indication of what we can expect, then there'll likely be several short featurettes detailing the real-life stories that inspired the movie, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and promotional materials.

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As mentioned above, a standard edition of the film is also launching on November 25 in 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD formats, sans steelbook cases. Aside from the differences in picture quality, we expect these to include similar bonus features.

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On the same day at The Conjuring: Last Rights Blu-ray editions launch, there will also be a new The Conjuring 4-Film Collection. The collection will be available in Blu-ray and DVD editions, and includes all four entries in the mainline series, plus special features. Here's the list of films in the collection:

• The Conjuring
• The Conjuring 2
• The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
• The Conjuring: Last Rites

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While these new Conjuring Blu-rays are a handy way to add The Last Rites to your collection, there are other versions of the rest of the series available as well--including 4K and limited-edition steelbook versions of the earlier films, plus several of its spin-offs that aren't included in the upcoming 4-Film Collection.

The first film, The Conjuring, launched the series and introduced audiences to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a haunted farmhouse inspired by the real-life Amityville Horror case. It's available in a $30 steelbook edition at Amazon.

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Arc Raiders is probably the last game you'd expect to need to go beehive hunting, but that's exactly what you'll need to do in the aptly-named Bees! quest--and shoutout to Embark Studios for the Arrested Development reference. This quick and straightforward quest sends you to Blue Gate to snag one of these honey-filled bee homes from the Olive Grove POI, and we'll tell you exactly where to get your hands on it.

You'll need to extract with the beehive in your inventory to get credit for the quest's completion, so you'd do well to bring an augment that possesses a safe pocket so that you can toss this quest item in there for safekeeping--you know, just in case some other raider decides to get fiesty with you. Don't worry--the bees won't sting, though.

When you're ready to get your hands sticky with honey, here's how to find a beehive for the Bees! quest.

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Lego Animal Crossing Deals

A bunch of popular building sets are retiring soon.

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Lego Animal Crossing building sets are on sale for solid discounts at Amazon. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a new update in January, the official Lego playsets could prove to be popular gifts this holiday season. But there's another reason why fans should grab Lego Animal Crossing sets sooner rather than later. More than half of the Lego Animal Crossing lineup will be discontinued in the the coming weeks. Lego has marked seven of the 13 retail sets as "retiring soon" on its storefront, including multiple of the most popular playsets.

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Intellivision Sprint

$150 | Releases December 5, 2025

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If you're yearning to return to the formative years of home console gaming, then you'll want to check out the upcoming Intellivision Sprint. This device combines the retro appeal of the original Intellivision with modern conveniences, including HDMI ports and wireless controllers. It also comes with 45 built-in video games, such as Boulder Dash, Baseball, and Astrosmash. The Intellivision Sprint will be available for $150 starting December 5, and preorders are live at Amazon.

Intellivision Sprint Video Game Console $150 | Releases December 5

The Intellivision Sprint was created in partnership with Plaion and Intellivision's biggest rival during the '80s, Atari, after Atari acquired the Intellivision brand back in 2024. While the new device recreates the classic look of the original Intellivision, including its faux wood-panel elements, it also features upgrades such as an HDMI port, allowing it to connect to modern TVs. It comes preloaded with 89 games (check the full list below) and two wireless, rechargeable "disc" controllers. Preorders are available at Amazon.

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Here's the full list of games included with the Intellivision Sprint:

Intellivision Sprint games

• Armour Battle
• Astrosmash
• Auto Racing
• B-17 Bomber
• Baseball
• Body Slam: Super Pro Wrestling
• Bomb Squad
• Boulder Dash
• Bowling
• Buzz Bombers
• Chip Shot: Super Pro Golf
• Deep Pockets: Super Pro Pool & Billiards
• Frog Bog
• Golf
• Hover Force
• King of the Mountain
• Motocross
• Mountain Madness: Super Pro Skiing
• Night Stalker
• Pinball
• Reversi
• Sea Battle
• Shark! Shark!
• Slam Dunk: Super Pro Basketball
• Slap Shot: Super Pro Hockey
• Snafu
• Soccer
• Space Armada
• Space Battle
• Space Spartans
• Spiker!: Super Pro Volleyball
• Stadium Mud Buggies
• Star Strike
• Sub Hunt
• Super Pro Decathlon
• Super Pro Football
• Takeover
• Tennis
• Thin Ice
• Thunder Castle
• Tower of Doom
• Triple Action (Racing Cars / Biplanes / Battle Tanks)
• Triple Challenge (Chess / Checkers / Backgammon)
• Utopia
• Vectron

Retro gaming enthusiasts have a few other options for getting their classic computing fix, including the C64 Mini - Black Edition. This $120 replica comes preloaded with the C64 Mini's original 64-game lineup and 25 modern titles like Sam's Journey and A Pig Quest. That means you're getting 89 games in total for this tribute to the original Commodore 64 computer. Games are displayed in a 720p resolution, and you can even apply scanlines via the CRT filter. Like the original Commodore 64, you can even write your own programs and/or boot games you add to The C64 Mini via a USB stick, and thanks to the vast library of homebrew software on Itch.io, you can top up the device's library with new games. Consider pairing it with the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard: C64 Edition. The wireless keyboard sports a C64-inspired design. It supports PC, Mac, SteamOS, Android, and iOS. It's currently on sale for $95 (was $110).

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Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometimes--maybe even more so if they're living underground after devastating losses to an army of machines. In the Espresso quest in Arc Raiders, you'll need to go topside and seek out an espresso maker from a cafe in Buried City. If you're wondering where exactly to go for this caffeine fix, we've got you covered.

You'll need to extract from Buried City and return to Speranza with the espresso machine in your inventory to complete the mission, so it's smart to bring along an augment with a safe pocket to store the quest item in. A good gun and shield for protection can't hurt, either.

When you're ready to get the espresso machine, follow the steps below.

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Fortnite Battle Royale will return to a more typical experience once the current Simpsons mini-season ends at the end of November, according to a blog posted on the Fortnite Status Twitter account, with the game slated to return to 100-player rounds and a much roomier island.

The launch of Fortnite's Simpsons-themed mini-season at the beginning of November introduced some dramatic changes to the rhythm of Battle Royale matches, thanks largely to the size of the map. The new Springfield island covers about half the land area that the Chapter 6 island did, with the mode temporarily supporting 80 players instead of 100. That's made the island extraordinarily dense with players, and it's been tough to land in any named location at the start of a match without bumping into an opponent trying to grab the same chest you're going for.

The blog said that fundamental shift in the flow of matches was an experiment.

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One of the last quests you'll receive in Arc Raiders' initial batch of launch quests is called Building a Library. This quest asks you to find and retrieve three books in the library in the Buried City and bring them back to Apollo at Speranza. Since these books are located in a high-traffic area, you'll want to know where to find them so you can quickly get in and get out before things get rough.

It's important to note that you need to extract with all three books in a single raid to complete Building a Library. With this in mind, it's in your best interest to come equipped with a good shield, weapon, and plenty of ammo to ensure you're prepared for any engagements that may transpire as you're trying to get in and out of the library.

Here's where to find all three books for Building a Library.

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Activision has revealed new details regarding the upcoming preload for the launch of Black Ops 7. The game releases on November 14, but players can start preloading Black Ops 7 as early as November 10. This update for the Call of Duty HQ will also include reorganized and existing Black Ops 6 and Warzone content packs, so players will want to be aware of some additional downloads.

The publisher says the Black Ops 7 preload will be a larger update for players with all Black Ops 6 and Warzone content installed, but they can reduce the size of the download by uninstalling content they're no longer playing, such as the Black Ops 6 campaign.

After downloading, players will be able to instantly load into Black Ops 7 on November 14 when the game goes live in their region. Make sure to check out our full breakdown of Black Ops 7 launch times and preload details to find when the game unlocks for you.

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