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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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 predicted Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's PS5 reveal and uncovered the boxed version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered--it seems the DualSense V3 will allow you to replace the battery pack if necessary, instead of you having to buy a whole new controller whenever it dies for good.

If it launches this November as suggested, the DualSense V3 will reportedly replace the current PS5 controllers on retail shelves.

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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 PM PT tomorrow, which equates to 12 AM ET October 2 for residents of the East Coast.

Ghost of Yotei focuses on Atsu, who is a sellsword instead of a samurai like Jin in Ghost of Tsushima. The upcoming open-world game takes place in Feudal Japan and sees Atsu seeking revenge after a gang of outlaws killed her family.

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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 anything. However, OatmealDome said the patch "might have some backwards compatibility fixes."

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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 hardware was with the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, a bizarrely time-limited collection that was still missing Galaxy 2. So the remastered Galaxy and Galaxy 2 on Switch and Switch 2 is a treat simply for making these great games available and easy to access--but a handful of improvements make them better than ever.

If you already own the All-Stars release, the remastered version of Galaxy is largely the same, but the new remaster-package version does look noticeably better. It's sharper and the UI elements have been moved ever-so-slightly toward the edges to give you more screen real estate. A new Assist Mode makes the game a bit easier, with more generous lives and the ability to bounce back onto terra firma if you fall off an edge--which is not uncommon in the Galaxy games, since they're centered around small planetoids. Menus have also mostly been revised to allow button-based selection, so you don't need to point the cursor at the screen to proceed to a stage or respond to a dialogue prompt.

Super Mario Galaxy

The cursor functionality is still present, however, for picking up star bits, the little confection-colored pieces that pop up in Galaxy games and largely substitute for coins, which are made more rare than usual. You'll still need to wave the cursor over the screen to grab star bits, or have a second player do it for you, and that element of the Galaxy games has maybe aged the most poorly. I wished there were some way to turn on auto-gathering, maybe at a trade-off of not accurately collecting 100% of the ones that appear, just so I wouldn't have to mess with the cursor at all.

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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 to people who watch for a set period of time.

Below is a rundown of everything we know so far about Call of Duty: Next and how to watch.

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Microsoft is gearing up to make some kind of Halo announcement. The developer, Halo Studios, has reaffirmed plans first announced in June to reveal "what we've been working on" during the upcoming Halo World Championships event this October.

In a new blog post, Halo Studios said the team will appear on the main state to "talk about it." There will also be a "deep dive" panel lined up that Halo Studios says "you won't want to miss."

These events both take place on Friday, October 24. That's all Microsoft had to say--the company did not even specify if it plans to talk about new games or if the announcement could be something else.

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Nearly three years ago, Ken Levine shared the first look at Judas, his long-awaited follow-up to BioShock Infinite. Players have noticed some obvious visual similarities between Judas and the BioShock games, but according to Levine, it represents "the biggest radical departure" for him since the original BioShock.

"There are parts of Judas that are more similar to BioShock, and there are parts of Judas that are really really radically different," explained Levine during an appearance on MrMattyPlays' YouTube show. "I'm sure people notice there's a gun in one hand [and] powers [in] the other hand. We have an additional hacking thing which we haven't shown off that much. But the way the game works, the way the game is populated, and the way you choose between these relationships is something we've never ever done before. The way the world is decorated, the way encounters come in, the way you choose paths in the game, those are all so radically different. ... This is probably the biggest radical departure we've made since I did BioShock."

Judas is the name of the game's main character, who finds herself trapped on a generational spaceship called the Mayflower. The Mayflower is carrying the last survivors of humanity, and their fate may be tied to three powerful individuals on the ship and Judas' decisions to befriend or alienate them.

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Lego Star Wars: Darth Vader Helmet (834 Pieces)

$62 (was $80) | Retiring soon

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Not many Lego sets have the type of run the Darth Vader Helmet has enjoyed. Released way back in March 2021, the 834-piece display model of the classic Sith Lord from the Original Trilogy has outlived many Star Wars Lego sets released after it. The Darth Vader Helmet is practically ancient in Lego years, but it remains one of the best-selling Star Wars sets at major retailers to this day. Just in the last month, Amazon says it has sold over 2,000 Darth Vader Helmets, which is a higher total than a bunch of recently launched sets. But Dark Lord Vader's life-support system can't keep him alive in the Lego Star Wars universe forever. Lego has marked the Darth Vader Helmet as "retiring soon," which means it'll likely be sold out at major retailers before the end of the year.

If you want to add the set to your personal collection or are looking for an always-popular gift for a Star Wars fan this holiday season, the Lego Darth Vader Helmet is on sale for $62 (was $80) at Amazon and Walmart ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. This isn't the all-time lowest price, but it's one of the better discounts offered this year. We wouldn't be surprised if both retailers sold out, and there's no guarantee it would be restocked again. For context, the Lego Store is selling the set for full price, but it's on backorder and won't ship for two months.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition

$40 | Releases October 13

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Fans of The Elder Scrolls who have been waiting for the physical edition of Oblivion Remastered are apparently being rewarded for their patience with a cheaper-than-expected price. Oblivion Remastered's physical Deluxe Edition is available to preorder now for only $40 at Amazon and GameStop. Unless it's a pricing error, the physical edition for PS5 and Xbox Series costs $10 less than the standard digital edition and $20 less than the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition launches October 13.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have its first open beta on October 2 for early-access players, before letting everyone else in on October 5. Cheating has been an ongoing issue with the franchise, up to and including last year's Black Ops 6. To combat this trend, Activision has unveiled the latest upgrades to its anti-cheat measures ahead of the Black Ops 7 open beta.

According to Activision, in-game detection measures have been enhanced by training "advanced machine learning systems on millions of hours of gameplay." The publisher is also stepping up its legal measures to dismantle attempts to monetize cheats outside of the game.

The primary tools being used to combat cheaters are the Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 requirements for Black Ops 7 on PC. Those measures will be implemented alongside the newest incarnation of the Ricochet anti-cheat software to prevent cheaters from sidestepping or fooling them. Activision notes that it will also be removing cheaters in real time as they are detected.

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Since the announcement of Silent Hill f back in 2022, I've seen one question circulating online with far more fervor and frequency than any other: Does it have any connection to the rest of the series? After years of waiting and speculation, we finally have an answer.

Warning: Silent Hill f spoilers to follow.

If you've rolled credits on Silent Hill f, you're familiar with its shocking first ending. In it, it is revealed that the Hinako exploring Ebisugaoka is actually a twenty-something-year-old Hinako experiencing deep, drug-induced psychosis. Though players have witnessed what seemingly started out as an ordinary day for our high school-age main character, we come to discover that, in the real world, it's Hinako's wedding day, and she's spent the last few hours of it murdering her friends and family members. Her actions are, of course, horrific, but make sense if you do a little digging around.

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Prime Big Deal Days Movie Deals

Get 4K Blu-rays for $15 or less ahead of Amazon's big sales event.

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Amazon has dozens upon dozens of cheap 4K Blu-ray deals this week in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days. The annual sales event officially runs October 7-8, but you can take advantage of some terrific early deals while supplies last. Many of the 4K Blu-rays on sale are up for grabs for $15 or less. We put together a long list of the best Prime Big Deal Days 4K Blu-ray deals below. We plan on updating this roundup throughout the week and during the Big Deal Days sale, so make sure to check back in the coming days for new 4K Blu-ray and box set deals.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: 4K Blu-rays Under $15

To make it easier to browse, we separated the $15 and under 4K Blu-ray deals from the rest of the discounts. From classics to recent blockbusters, Amazon has a huge selection to pick from. Several huge franchises have multiple movies in the sale. Sci-fi fans can get most of the original 10 Star Trek movies on 4K Blu-ray for $15 each. Tom Cruise's Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick are $15 each. Fans of Cruise's action movies can also get Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, Fallout, and Ghost Protocol for $15 each.

With Halloween around the corner, now's the perfect time to watch some scary movies. Amazon's sale includes a bunch of awesome horror films like the original Friday the 13th, A Quiet Place, Shutter Island, and The Thing.

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Reef Entertainment has announced that, once again, Terminator 2D: No Fate has been delayed--and this latest delay is due to tariffs.

In a statement, the developer said the game is slipping from October 31 to November 26. The delay is due to "ongoing global trade and tariff changes that delayed shipment of the components" for the game's physical editions.

"Because we are committed to launching all editions together, this new date applies to both physical and digital releases worldwide," the developer said. "We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're sorry for this further delay."

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Summer 2049. A ghoulish-looking man is huddled against a shelf in a derelict building. He's grasping a long, rusted pipe. An eerie voice asks him to accept a bargain: power in exchange for his soul.

"Take it," the voice says, "and save your daughter … "

You see the man talk to said daughter later, as she coughs repeatedly, and you can see the pain of a parent watching their child suffer. When he promises her that the monsters around them won't hurt her, you see a father trying his best to reassure his frightened daughter in the midst of genuine danger. When he growls at the enemies to stay away from her, there is an intensity in his voice--a perilous quality. As he begs for someone to help them while he holds her, you sense a specifically parental kind of fear and heartbreak.

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