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August 22, 2026

It’s Time. How to Get Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta

Activision is set to launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, 2026. The Early Access Beta will run from August 21 at 2 p.m. ET to August 25 at 1 p.m. ET, available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, requiring a preorder. Players can preload the beta starting August 20 at noon ET. The open beta will take place from August 28 at 1 p.m. ET to September 1 at 1 p.m. ET, accessible to all players on Xbox, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with preload available from August 26 at noon ET. To access the Early Access Beta, players can either preorder the game or have an active Discord Nitro subscription. Minimum system requirements for the PC beta include Windows 10 64 Bit, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400, 12GB RAM, and specific video card requirements. Recommended requirements include Windows 11 64 Bit, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700, 16GB RAM, and higher-end video cards.

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August 21, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta dates: How to sign up for both MW4 beta weekends

Players can participate in beta tests for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 before its official release in October. - Early Access Beta starts on August 21 for pre-order customers. - Open Beta begins on August 28 for all players. - Pre-order customers may need a beta code, depending on their purchase method. - Codes will be available during the Call of Duty: Next Showcase on August 21 at 9 am PDT. - Most maps and modes will be available during both beta weekends, with some exclusives. - Pre-loading for the open beta starts on August 26 at 9 am PDT. Players who participated in the early access beta will not need to download the game again but may receive updates.

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August 7, 2026

Take-Two boss dismisses hand-wringing over the end of disc-based games: ‘Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is’

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, stated that physical game discs "don't really make sense" in today's digital market, especially with the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively in digital format. While PC gamers have largely adopted digital gaming, the console sector has traditionally relied on physical releases. However, the lack of a physical edition for Grand Theft Auto 6 and Sony's plan to stop disc production by 2028 indicate a shift in this trend. Zelnick noted that although the transition to digital is inevitable, Take-Two will still release physical editions "now and then." Ubisoft's CEO and industry analyst Daniel Ahmad support Zelnick's views, highlighting that the console ecosystem is becoming "nearly entirely digital." The release of Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S raises questions about digital distribution and ownership in gaming.

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June 25, 2026

Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin at midnight local time on June 25, 2026, ahead of the official launch on November 19, 2026. The game will retail for .99 and will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. An Ultimate Edition will be available for .99, featuring exclusive content. Pre-orders made before November 20, 2026, will include the Vintage Vice City Pack and digital pre-orders will come with a complimentary month of GTA+. Preloading for digital versions will start on November 12, 2026, and physical editions will also be released on that date, including a download code. The game will be available on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and various global retailers.

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January 31, 2026

Mighty No. 9 studio Comcept, which somehow still existed, is now officially dead and buried

Mighty No. 9 was launched through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013, led by Keiji Inafune, but faced numerous delays and failed to meet backers' expectations. Comcept, the studio founded by Inafune in 2010, has been formally dissolved, marking the end of its operations. The studio struggled with the development of Mighty No. 9 and faced backlash from backers in 2015. A partnership with Fuze Entertainment to continue development did not materialize, and Comcept's other projects, including ReCore, did not impress. In 2017, Comcept was absorbed into Level-5, and Inafune left in 2024 after launching a Mega Man-inspired NFT collection.

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November 9, 2025

Terminator 2D: No Fate has been pushed back a second time, as its publisher scrambles to assemble physical copies after tariff-induced shipping woes: ‘We are sincerely sorry for the repeated delays’

Terminator 2D: No Fate has been delayed again, with its release now set for December, having originally been scheduled for October 31 and then postponed to November 26 due to global financial instability. Reef Entertainment attributed the initial delay to global trade and tariff changes affecting the shipment of components for the game's editions. The shipping of physical copies has now been completed, but the assembly of the physical editions will require additional time. The game aims to recreate iconic moments from the film in a 16-bit style and features a mix of run-'n'-gun, beat 'em up mechanics, vehicular chases, and stealth elements. Additionally, Nacon Studio Milan is developing Terminator: Survivors, an open-world game set in the aftermath of Judgment Day.

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November 2, 2025

Warframe’s latest collaboration is with D&D’s sci fi rival, and I’ve already added those dice to my cart

Digital Extremes announced a collaboration with Paizo to develop a one-shot adventure themed around 1999 for Starfinder, titled Operation Orias, which is now available. The adventure allows players to embody four Protoframes—Amir, Aoi, Arthur, and Lettie—each with unique playstyles, to thwart the Corpus' plans involving Infested Chargers. Operation Orias features fast-paced gameplay and encourages creativity in character creation. The adventure is priced at .99 for a physical copy and .99 for a PDF, with physical editions limited to 2,000 prints. A seven-piece Warframe-themed dice set is also available for .99.

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June 3, 2025

Minecraft Movie Streaming Soon on Max With Sources Pointing To June Date

The Minecraft Movie is set to stream on Max, with a potential release date of June 20, 2025, although this has not been officially confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring Jason Momoa, premiered in theaters on May 30, 2025. It will be available for digital purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Physical editions (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD) are scheduled for release on June 24, 2025. In 2025, Minecraft modpacks are evolving, with a focus on technical modpacks and new gameplay experiences. Notable modpacks include "Biohazard: Project Genesis" and "Multiversal Archeology," which emphasize automation and resource gathering. Popular modpacks are introducing intricate quest systems, performance optimizations, and visual enhancements, including high-definition textures and dynamic lighting. Tools like CurseForge and packwiz are streamlining modpack creation and sharing. The Bedrock Edition has seen new modpacks like "Elemental Horizons" and "Survival Evolution." "Technological Frontiers 4" is currently the top-rated modpack on CurseForge. The 1.21 update has influenced modpack developments, leading to new dungeon exploration themes.

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May 31, 2025

Minecraft Trading Card Boxes With Exclusive Inserts Are Up For Grabs At Amazon

Panini's 2024 Minecraft Trading Card products are in high demand, with many retailers sold out or limiting sales. Amazon has restocked two primary Minecraft card boxes: Blaster Boxes and Mega Boxes. The Blaster Box contains six booster packs (36 cards total) and features exclusive Cubic Parallel cards, while the Mega Box includes 12 booster packs with a higher likelihood of obtaining numbered cards. The complete set has 221 base cards, including 25 rare inserts for Minecraft's 15th anniversary. Availability at major retailers like GameStop and Walmart is limited, but local card shops may still have stock. Panini's offerings are strictly for collecting, not a trading card game. The recent interest may be linked to the success of the Minecraft film adaptation.

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May 9, 2025

A Minecraft Movie releases digitally next week

Warner Bros will release A Minecraft Movie for digital streaming on May 13, available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. DVD and Blu-ray versions will be released on June 24. The film features Jack Black and Jason Momoa and includes special features such as featurettes on building the Minecraft world, the film's unique mobs, musical elements, the chemistry between the lead actors, and a comedic journey of characters voiced by Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge. The film grossed 1 million globally in its opening weekend, and discussions about a potential sequel have emerged. Critics have noted the film's charm, while an unfinished version has leaked online.