Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7's launch weekend is done, and the official social media accounts have shared the traditional thank you post to players and fans--however this year's post is unusually devoid of player stats or any figures that might suggest how the latest CoD title is faring.

In past years, the Call of Duty social media account has always shared a few impressive statistics to celebrate launch weekend. Last year's Black Ops 6 was named "the biggest Call of Duty 3-day opening weekend ever," breaking franchise records for numbers of total players, hours played, and total matches across the launch period. The previous year, the Call of Duty account shared some more select statistics to celebrate MW3 as having "the highest engagement in the new Modern Warfare trilogy."

The Black Ops 7 post, shared at the end of the 3-day launch period, is far more vague with its celebrations. "Across opening weekend, we've seen a great response to the quality and depth of gameplay in Black Ops 7," the post reads, alongside thanking players and developers, and promising "this is only the start," with new content lined up soon.

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Join the trashcan knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and Half Kingdoms of the Dump. Rescue the trashpicked King, defeat the totally disgusting Toxic Grimelin Army and prevent the Lands of Fill from an all-out war! Accompanied by your best friend Ratavia, embark on a perilous quest from the Trashmounds of Garbagia to the Faucet Falls of Detergeos. Brave dank, dangerous dungeons, face-off against fearsome, filthy foes, and build a party tough enough to tackle the toxic threat!

A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within.

In Desert Race Adventures, you are thrust into the heart of a gripping rally race that tests your strategic planning, resource management, and adaptability. This game combines the nostalgia of retro 2D-pixel art with the depth of strategy and adventure gameplay, creating an immersive experience that echoes the classics while carving its own path. Whether you're a fan of strategy games, or adventure titles, or just looking for a nostalgic trip with a modern twist, this game offers an engaging experience that will keep you coming back for more. Are you ready to take on the challenge and lead your team to victory?

You are a hungry mouse, scrounging for scraps in the sewers, when you meet a magical sentient fatberg who teaches you to transform into a mighty little Morsel. With your new powers, set off to dangerous upper worlds where you battle against the cats' oppressive forces and collect new Morsels, strategically swapping as you go. From developer Furcula, Morsels is an oddball top-down, creature collector roguelite with a rotating roster of playable characters you switch between at will. Packed with frenetic action and personality, players use magical cards to transform into little monsters, collect and nurture a troop of your own monster friends to battle cat dominance, and persist at all costs to survive.

8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller

$25.53 (was $40) with coupon

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The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for only $25.53 (was $40) at Amazon. To get the full discount, you'll need to click the coupon box on the store page. Only the white edition is available for this price; the black edition has remained close to full price since the controller's July launch.

8BitDo designed its reimagined N64 controller in partnership with retro hardware manufacturer Analogue. Revealed last October alongside the Analogue 3D, the controller wound up launching before the system. But with Analogue 3D preorders finally shipping this week (starting November 18), now's a great time to pick up the 8BitDo 64 if you haven't already.

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In June, Hypixel and its parent company, Riot Games, announced that the Minecraft-inspired adventure game Hytale was canceled after 10 years of development. At that time, Hypixel was set to be shuttered as well. But now, the founders of Hypixel have rescued the studio with plans to finally bring Hytale into early access.

Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme announced the news on social media that his studio has repurchased the rights for Hytale from Riot Games and plans to release it as soon as possible. However, he cautioned fans to temper their expectations as the game remains unpolished. While Collins-Laflamme acknowledged that "there's a lot of work to be done," he added that there will be, "No more waiting. You'll get to play it, rough edges and all. It won't be perfect on day one. My hope is that together, we'll shape it into something truly special."

We did it. Hytale is saved. We have acquired Hytale from Riot Games.

— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) November 17, 2025

In a lengthy post on Hytale's official site, Collins-Laflamme noted that he and his Hypixel co-founder Philippe Touchette are co-funding the resurrected Hytale, with Kevin Carstens as the technical lead and Patrick Derbic as the management lead. They also announced that 30 developers who previously worked on Hytale have been hired to return.

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The city-building RTS Anno 117: Pax Romana had barely been released when sharp-eyed fans noticed the tell-tale signs of AI artwork in one of the loading screens. But rather than deny it, publisher Ubisoft has promised that it will replace the artwork in an upcoming update.

The image in question was first spotted by a user on Reddit, as seen below. The scene is set at a Roman banquet, and the background elements and characters feature some common AI mistakes including misshapen faces and bodies that don't line up to human physiology. It may not even be the only AI pic in the game, as Kotaku has pointed out another image that has a pair of Roman senators who are missing their heads.

An Ubisoft spokesperson told IGN that the initial version of the banquet art was meant to be replaced in the final version of the game.

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Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition

$40 (was $60)

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The physical versions of Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition are discounted during Amazon's early Black Friday offerings. You can pick up either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X versions for $40, saving you $20 off the original price of $60. This version includes the base game, all the post-launch story DLC expansions, and a selection of bonus digital content.

Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition $40 (was $60)

Alan Wake II first launched in 2023 as a digital-only title, but finally received an official physical release in Fall 2024 with this Deluxe Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Along with the physical box and game on disc, you also receive a selection of bonus content, including The Lake House and Night Springs story expansion DLC packs. Here's everything included in the Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition:

• Alan Wake Remastered Digital Edition Download Code
• Night Springs DLC
• The Lake House DLC
• Crimson Windbreaker Saga Anderson Skin
• Celebrity Suit Alan Wake Skin
• Parliament Shotgun Skin
• Nordic Shotgun Skin
• Lantern Charm

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Alan Wake 2 was the sequel over 10 years in the making. When it finally released in 2023, it was one of the year's best games, earning a coveted 10 out of 10 from GameSpot's Mark Delaney in his review. In it, players once again assume the role of titular troubled writer Alan Wake, who has been trapped in the Dark Place since the end of the first game. This time, however, you also play as FBI Agent Saga Anderson, who's been sent to Bright Falls, Washington to investigate mysterious and gruesome ritualistic murders. The game features stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, great writing, and plenty of jump scares, perfect for fans of the survival horror genre.

If you're looking for something less spooky, there are still plenty of other games getting early Black Friday price cuts. The Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remasters Collection is at its lowest price ever, going for $40 (was $75), and the recently released Borderlands 4 is at a steep discount by new game standards. Whatever the genre, there are great video game deals to take advantage of this Black Friday. Check the links below for a few more noteworthy early price cuts, and be sure to check out GameSpot's Black Friday deals hub throughout the month for the latest holiday shopping discounts.

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Fast food and video games come together every so often, in a myriad of ways. Most of the time, we're talking about new toys or Pokemon Cards in a kid's meal, but Popeyes has decided to celebrate the upcoming release of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 in theaters with a new meal offering.

The meal, called the Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box, packs two new menu items, along with a new way to taste a long-standing classic, for $13. We put the meal to the test thanks to a sample meal sent by Popeyes, and truth be told, we may go back for seconds.

The Popeyes Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box, as it arrived at the door.

The Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box contains the following:

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