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🎮 Multi-platformIn the wake of Stadium's death, Overwatch's Quick Play Hacked weekend makes me hope 6v6 returns permanently
Blizzard's new 6v6 experiment in Overwatch makes matches more exciting and unpredictable than ever, and I hope it becomes a permanent fixture
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 gets open beta in August
Activision announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta dates and how to get into the beta playtest if you pre-order (and if you don't).
🎮 Multi-platformParamount-Warner Bros. merger blocked by judge in new legal snag
A federal judge has put the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on hold temporarily after 12 US states sued to block it.
🎮 Multi-platformThe Mermaid Mask is one of 2026's best reviewed games, for good reason
The Mermaid Mask is a hilarious murder mystery game with a memorable cast of goofball suspects.
🎮 Multi-platformChristopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has a surprising connection to Dune
Frank Herbert's Dune books eventually connect Paul Atreides all the way back to the Trojan War.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In
Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21. The company also revealed how you can get it, what's in the beta, and when to expect more details. Read on to learn more. Modern Warfare 4 beta dates Early access to the open beta runs August 21-25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The multiplayer beta then opens for everyone, regardless of preorder status, from August 28-September 1. The open beta also brings in Switch 2 as a supported platform. How to get in The early access period is available for people who preorder Modern Warfare 4, but the open beta is free and available to everyone. The fine print also states that an "online multiplayer subscription" may be required. The early access period is not available on Switch 2 because Switch 2 preorders don't begin until August 26. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-20-at-1.26.53-PM.png?w=1024) The MW4 beta begins in August. What's in the beta? The Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer includes multiple maps and modes and a "wide selection" of playable characters. The beta includes "as many as" 19 different weapons, while some of the supported modes include Search & Destroy and Kill Block, and the Training Mobility Course to help players learn the ropes. The beta also includes a "wide variety" of tacticals, lethals, field upgrades, perks, and killstreaks to try out ahead of launch. People who preorder the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 4 can use the operators and weapons included in that version of the game during the beta. These include content from the Vault Edition preorder bundles below: Hostile Alliance Operator Pack - Price - Valeria - Ghost - Blix Special Forces Operator Pack - COM SFT (France) - KSK Amphibious (Germany) - SK Special Forces (South Korea) - SAS (United Kingdom) Signature Weapons Collection - Kastov 762 Assault Rifle and “Voltspine” Blueprint - ISO Nightshade Submachine Gun and “La Sombra Venenosa” (“The Poisonous Shadow”) Blueprint - Rezi 12 Shotgun and “Shattered Code” Blueprint - Oris 8.6 Marksman Rifle and “Volt-Edge” Blueprint - Combat Knife (Melee) and “Sombra Besada” (“Shadow’s Kiss”) Blueprint More announcements to come Activision said it will share more details on what it called an "unprecedented beta experience" in the weeks to come. This will include more details on beta rewards and "other surprises." Call of Duty Next The annual Call of Duty event, Call of Duty Next, returns on August 21, Activision announced. This live event will feature new gameplay footage, an "in-depth briefing" on Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer content, along with developer interviews and "new reveals."
🎮 Multi-platformThe Pokémon Center drops second wave of 30th anniversary TCG pre-orders
Pokémon fans can now purchase the rest of the TCG items dropping on October 2, including Booster Bundles and Mini-Tins.
🎮 Multi-platformLego One Piece is an unreliable retelling of the live-action show, and Netflix just dropped its first full trailer
Lego One Piece is a comedic retelling of the live-action show by Straw Hat pirate Usopp. The animated special drops in September.
🎮 Multi-platformWhy does Hank hate charcoal? King of the Hill showrunner answers the internet's 3 biggest questions
King of the Hill showrunner Saladin Patterson answers "Does Dale know?" "Where's Luanne?" and "Why does Hank hate charcoal?"
🎮 Multi-platformThe Odyssey has Christopher Nolan fans traveling hundreds of miles to see it the right way
People are making 12-hour road trips and taking country-spanning flights to see The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Pass loses Celeste and more games at the end of July
Crusader Kings 3, Rain World, and more leave Xbox Game Pass on July 31
🖥 PC, Multi-platformLG’s glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400
If you&8217;ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming monitor, LG&8217;s 27-inch 27GX704A-B pairs a glossy WOLED panel with a fast refresh rate, and it’s currently on sale for $379.99 (about $70 off) at Amazon and directly from LG, marking a new low price.&160;It originally launched at $799.99, but has been available for under $500 since &8230;