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A Call Of Duty Movie Is Officially On The Way As Paramount Strikes Deal With Activision
Video games have been making the leap to television and movies for decades, with Fallout, Twisted Metal, Minecraft, and Until Dawn among the most recent examples. Today, Paramount and Activision have announced a deal to bring one of the largest video game franchises in the world, Call of Duty, to the silver screen.
With the deal, Paramount will "develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature film based on Call of Duty," according to the official release. No specific details on the film itself were revealed, including release window or story details, but the release stated that both Paramount and Activision "are committed to honoring the brand’s rich narrative and distinctive style, promising an authentic and exciting experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike."
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Paramount is no stranger to adapting video games to feature films, as its first foray into video game movies can be traced back to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie in 2001. The studio is also currently enjoying success with the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy starring Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, and Jim Carrey.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHere Are Two New Spider Men Cards From The Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man Set
In June, Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy became the fastest-selling MTG expansion of all time, as it sold $200 million in product in a single day. Wizards of the Coast is hoping lightning will strike twice with Marvel's Spider-Man, the next MTG expansion, which launches on September 26.
We have an exclusive look at two cards included in the Spider-Man set, both of whom share a moniker: The Scarlet Spider! We have Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker cards to reveal, with each Scarlet Spider taking from a different combination of the Magic color pie.
First, here's Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly:
Continue Reading at GameSpotSteam Now Requires A Credit Card To Verify Your Age When Viewing Mature Games In The UK
In July the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act came into effect, requiring that any form of online services feature age verification checks if these services contain content that could be deemed "harmful to children." This law has affected a range of websites, including social media sites like X, as well as sites that contain adult, 18+ content, and even Xbox will require age verification in the UK come next year. Now, Valve has introduced its own age verification process that requires users in the UK to register a credit card to their account in order to view certain games.
As detailed on a new Steam support page titled Age Assurance Under the UK Online Safety Act, Valve explains, "In order to access Steam store pages for mature content games as well as their associated community hubs, you need to be logged into an active user account and explicitly opt-in through the account settings page. For UK users, this opt-in process requires age verification. Your UK Steam user account is considered age verified for as long as a valid credit card is stored on the account."
Valve says that it uses this process as Ofcom, the UK's regulatory and competition authority, has said that credit card checks are very effective forms of age verification due to the fact you must be 18 to obtain one. GameSpot can also confirm that a UK debit card will not work in place of a credit card--in the UK children as young as 11 can get a debit card, which is likely why this is not offered as an option.
Continue Reading at GameSpotUpcoming Game Pass Titles In 2025 And Beyond
There are more ways than ever for consumers to get their hands on video games, but Xbox Game Pass remains one of the most popular methods. Game Pass is one of the most successful video game subscription services on the market, and that doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon. The service boasts a library of hundreds of games that players immediately gain access to upon becoming a subscriber. However, Game Pass is continually adding more games all the time, growing the library little by little.
Whether you're a current Game Pass subscriber or someone interested in subscribing to the service, you'll likely want to know what future games are arriving in the library. As of right now, several games have official release dates for Game Pass, while other games are confirmed for the service but don't have a concrete launch date yet. Below, you can see a list of every upcoming Game Pass title we know of in 2025, 2026, and beyond.
Table of Contents [hide]- September
- October
- November
- TBD 2025
- 2026
- High On Life 2
- Aphelion
- Clockwork Revolution
- Fable
- Persona 4 Revival
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Outbound
- At Fate's End
- Vapor World: Over The Mind
- Subnautica 2
- Replaced
- Freestyle Football 2
- Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
- Super Meat Boy 3D
- There Are No Ghosts At The Grand
- Beasts of Reincarnation
- Snap & Grab
- Denshattack!
- Tropico 7
- Wildekin
- Beastro
- Bushiden
- Harmonium The Musical
- Echo Weaver
- Sopa
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Developer: Strange Scaffold
- Game Pass Release Date: September 2, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Red Candle Games
- Game Pass Release Date: September 3, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
- Developer: Team Cherry
- Game Pass Release Date: September 4, 2025
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 1 + 2
- Developer: Digital Sun
- Game Pass Release Date: September 4, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: 3DClouds
- Game Pass Release Date: September 10, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Game Pass Release Date: September 16, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
- Developer: Funday Games
- Game Pass Release Date: September 17, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Kenny Sun
- Game Pass Release Date: October 15, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
- Developer: Double Fine Productions
- Game Pass Release Date: October 17, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Team Ninja
- Game Pass Release Date: October 21, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: DINOGOD
- Game Pass Release Date: October 23, 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Digital Sun
- Game Pass Release Date: October 23, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- Game Pass Release Date: October 24, 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Treyarch Studios
- Game Pass Release Date: November 14, 2025
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Mike Klubnika
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: FuturLab
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Lunar Software
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Beethoven and Dinosaur
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Pine Creek Games
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Reuben Games
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox One, PC
- Developer: Teenage Astronauts
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: RiffRaff Games
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Denkiworks
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch
- Developer: Chucklefish
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Squanch Games
- Game Pass Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: DON'T NOD
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: InXile Entertainment
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Playground Games
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Atlus
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Asobo Studio
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Asobo Studio
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Thunder Lotus Games
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: ALIVE Inc.
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Sad Cat STUDIOS Limited
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: WOORE
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Wishfully
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch
- Developer: Sluggerfly
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Friday Sundae
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Game Freak
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: No Goblin
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Undercoders
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Gaming Minds Studios
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Cute Newt
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Timberline Studio
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Pixel Arc Studios
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
- Developer: The Odd Gentlemen
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Moonlight Kids
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: StudioBando
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch
- Developer: The Coalition
- Game Pass Release Date: TBD
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
No Man's Sky Sees Its Highest Steam Player Count Since Launch Following Latest Update
Long gone are the days of No Man's Sky being billed as a massive disappointment, as not long after its ninth anniversary the game appears to have no problems pulling players back in. Last week the game's latest major update, Voyagers, went live, adding in a laundry list of features as the game's updates tend to do. With that, it also seems to have brought in a large influx of players, as the game has hit its highest number of players since launch.
Hello Games co-founder and No Man's Sky programmer Sean Murray took to X to acknowledge the fact, sharing a screenshot of the game's concurrent player count at the time of posting. Murray's own screenshot showed 97,986 players all in-game at once, but SteamDB actually shows it went a bit higher than that yesterday, reaching 98,285 players. That's still less than half of the game's player count peak of 212,613 it achieved at launch, but an impressive figure considering few games see this kind of resurgence so long after release.
The Voyagers update was, as usual, a hefty one, with the standout new feature being the addition of a new class of starship, the Corvette. With this particular ship you can completely customize it piece by piece, inside and out, and once you've built it you can walk around inside it, as well travel through space with your friends in it.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHollow Knight: Silksong's Price Is Cheaper Than You Might Have Guessed
Team Cherry has revealed that Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost $20. In addition to the price point, the developer also noted that the sequel will go live at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on September 4, so there's no reason to stay up late September 3.
The launch price and release times were detailed over the weekend by Team Cherry on X. Silksong costing $20 could come as a surprise for some, since it's only $5 more than what Hollow Knight retailed for since arriving in 2017. The hype for the sequel has led to Hollow Knight breaking Steam concurrent-players records--the metroidvania game saw over 71,000 people on September 1. The price has also been a mystery after it wasn't provided alongside Silksong's release date announcement last month.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNintendo Direct Could Happen Very Soon
Even more evidence has come to light that suggests the next Nintendo Direct event could take place very soon. Reliable leaker NateTheHate2 has backed up the initial reports of the next Nintendo Direct coming in September, saying, "Yes, there is a Nintendo Direct in September."
But when? The leaker said fans can expect it during the second week of September. He said it's likely to happen on September 11 or 12. That matches up with a previous report that the event could happen on September 12, which is one day before the 40th anniversary of the release of 1985's original Super Mario Bros.
As for what might be on tap for the next Nintendo Direct, the leaker said it's possible the Direct could be the venue for the announcement of the rumored Red Dead Redemption II port for Switch 2."Maybe? Depends if Nintendo was able to court Rockstar. RDR2 is Switch 2 bound regardless of announcement/reveal venue," NateTheHate2 said.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHere's How Borderlands 4 Will Keep You Looting And Shooting After Launch
Like previous Borderlands games, Gearbox Software has big plans to keep players invested in Borderlands 4 well after they've wrapped up the campaign and all of its side missions. Free and paid DLC are on the cards, as players can expect new expansions, new Vault Hunters, and an endgame that will be updated weekly.
For the paid content, Story Packs will flesh out the planet of Kairos with post-launch narrative content. Two Story Packs are scheduled to be released in 2026, with the first one planned for release in the first quarter of the year. Gearbox says its first Story Pack will be a bloody, cosmic-horror-inspired tale entitled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. As the title suggests, this DLC will star Moxxi's daughter Ellie, a trend that will continue in future DLC drops as players can expect to see a few familiar faces pop up.
There'll also be multiple main missions and side missions set inside a new zone set inside a new zone of Kairos included in these Story Packs, as well as a brand-new Vault Hunter, new gear to earn, and a bunch of new cosmetics to unlock. Gearbox says more details on the mystery Vault Hunter will be revealed during the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBlack Myth: Wukong Has Big Downgrade In Performance Mode On Xbox
Xbox Series X|S users had to wait an entire year for Black Myth: Wukong to make the leap from PlayStation 5 and PC. Unfortunately, it went through some major compromises and a big visual downgrade according to a comparison by Digital Foundry.
Digital Foundry notes that the Xbox Series X port of Black Myth: Wukong can run at a higher resolution (1296p) than PS5 (1080p), which gives it a slight advantage in clarity and detail as well as its ability to deliver 60fps. However, that comes at the expense of the lumen lighting system in performance mode. The intriguing and visually arresting lighting of the PC and PS5 versions are noticeably missing on Xbox Series X. There are also more frequent drops and full-screen tearing on Xbox Series X.
Xbox Series S has even bigger struggles running Black Myth: Wukong, and can only do so with downgraded visuals and the absence of the lumen lighting system. It was previously rumored that technical issues with the Xbox Series S were behind the delay of the game's port, which publisher Game Science denied. The Game Science team has acknowledged that bringing the game to the Xbox consoles was unexpectedly difficult.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMortal Kombat 2 Movie Gets Surprise Last-Minute Delay
Mortal Kombat 2 was slated to begin its box office battle on October 24, but Warner Bros. and New Line have called an audible. The studios have decided to postpone the upcoming MK sequel until summer 2026.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mortal Kombat 2 will now debut in theaters on May 15, 2026. Typically, the beginning of May isn't an ideal space for anything that isn't a big-budget blockbuster. But because Avengers: Doomsday was pushed to December 2026, there's no Marvel movie in the immediate vicinity of Mortal Kombat 2. That may give the sequel a better chance to break out from the pack than next month's crowded October slate would have.
The Boys' Karl Urban is the most prominent addition to the cast of Mortal Kombat 2 as the fan-favorite Hollywood actor Johnny Cage. Warner Bros. dropped a faux-trailer for Uncaged Fury--a fake Johnny Cage movie--before releasing the real trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 just a day later.
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