Activision announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during the Xbox Games Showcase, and the reveal trailer could also be hinting at Warzone's next big map for battle royale.Near the end of the Black Ops 7 reveal trailer, there is a scene of four soldiers dropping down onto a map, which looks very much like a squad diving into a Warzone match together. The map in question also looks similar to the rumored Avalon map found in Black Ops 6's spectator mode, with both featuring a cluster of islands connected by bridges. This specific scene was saved for the end of the trailer and shown alongside a brief tease of Treyarch's Zombies mode for Black Ops 7, so it is possible Activision is teasing Avalon for Warzone.However, fans shouldn't get their hopes up too soon. Black Ops 7 is revealed to be a co-op campaign, so it is possible the scene in question is just a section of the campaign used to show off four-player co-op. Additionally, known Call of Duty insider "The Ghost of Hope" claims the Avalon map was scrapped for battle royale and would be used for campaign and Outbreak Zombies mode for Black Ops 7.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Vampire Survivors studio Poncle is getting into game publishing, and its first such game is Berserk or Die. Nao Shibata, a solo developer from Japan who makes games under the name Nao Games, revealed the project--an action game with a unique control scheme--is out now.As revealed during the PC Gaming Show, Berserk or Die uses a keyboard and mouse as a controller--but not in the traditional sense. Players will smack the left and right sides of their keyboard in order to move and attack in that direction--with attack power dependent on how many keys are pressed with each slap--while shaking the mouse will activate the player character's special ability. Accessibility options--including a controller-based control scheme--will also be available.Berserk or DieWhen not in battle, players will shop at nighttime peddlers in order to heal and restore magic, and they can also visit the training grounds to learn new abilities for the next fight. Berserk or Die will feature unique pixel art from Nao Games and music from Vampire Survivors composer Filippo Vicarelli.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

D&D Art & Arcana: A Visual History Special Edition Box Set (Hardcover) $51.65 (was $125) with coupon See at Amazon D&D Art & Arcana: A Visual History (Hardcover) $19.60 (was $50) with coupon See at Amazon D&D fans can save big on a really cool special-edition book box set at Amazon. Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History Special Edition is available for only $51.65 (was $125). To get the full $73-plus discount, you need to click the coupon box on the store page to slash an additional $10.05 from the price. Alternatively, you can get the standard hardcover edition for only $19.60 (was $50). D&D Art & Arcana: A Visual History Special Edition Box Set (Hardcover) $51.65 (was $125) with coupon Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History is a 448-page, full-color art book detailing the artistic evolution of the tabletop RPG. It includes concept sketches, official illustrations, photographs, and other material from D&D's many rulebooks, adventure modules, novels, magazines, and more. In total, the book contains more than 700 original pieces of art and more than 40 interviews with artists and game designers who have worked on the storied tabletop game over the years.The Special Edition includes an eye-catching display box with exclusive artwork. Inside the book-like box, you'll find the actual hardcover as well as 10 art prints, and a pamphlet of D&D co-creator Gary Gygax's classic Tomb of Horrors adventure module, all within a clamshell case featuring original designs by D&D artist Hydro74. See at Amazon D&D Art & Arcana: A Visual History (Hardcover) $19.60 (was $50) with coupon The standard hardcover version of Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana doesn't come with any of the extras, but you're still getting a 448-page tome filled with all of the original artwork and interviews found in the Special Edition. Make sure to click the coupon box to get the full discount. See at Amazon Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana: A Visual History Special Edition Earlier this year, Wizards of the Coast released an updated Monster Manual for D&D's tabletop game. The Monster Manual joined the updated Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide, both of which received new editions for the first time in a decade.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The battle royale genre dominated 2017. Fortnite, PUBG, Apex Legends, and other games came out around that time and took over the gaming zeitgeist. We're almost a decade out from the golden age of battle royales and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes it is the best shooter genre out there."If you look at the shooter genre, it evolved with new game types coming out over time based on what was possible with the current technology," Sweeney said in an interview with IGN. "Battle royale just happens to be the best shooter genre yet invented -- and thanks to both the Japanese movie makers and [PUBG creator] Brendan Green for discovering the magic there. But it's definitely not the last. There'll be more and it'll get even better and new technologies are going to make things that are currently impossible, possible, and I think that's going to unleash unexpected surprises and creativity."Sweeney also spoke about the fact that people still view Fortnite as just a battle royale and not an "everything game." Epic Games considers Fortnite a platform that includes creator-made modes as well as developer-created modes like Fortnite Festival and Rocket Racing. Battle royale, including it's multiple spin-offs like Zero Build, is still the game's most popular mode.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There are times in life where things just don't go as planned, and you need to just wipe the slate clean and try again. With technology, that sometimes means a factory reset on a device. If you've got a Nintendo Switch 2 that's giving you problems, or you simply want to wipe all of your data from it to sell or give to someone else, you'll probably need to do exactly that. Here's how to factory reset a Switch 2.How to factory reset a Switch 2Before you begin a full reset of your Switch 2, it's extremely important to remember that a factory reset will wipe all of your data from the console, including your user profiles, settings, game downloads, and any save data not saved to the cloud via a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. (Keep in mind, some games don't support cloud saves.) Once this stuff is gone, it's gone for good. Be absolutely sure you want that to happen before proceeding.When you're ready to reset your Switch 2 to factory settings, you'll first need to turn the console on. Then, follow the instructions in the order outlined below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the many great things about a Nintendo Switch 2 is the ability to have multiple profiles on a single system, which allows family or friends to enjoy using the console, whether separately or at the same time. However, you'll need to add a user to your console before they can join in the fun. And once you no longer want that profile on your Switch 2, you'll need to manually remove it, too. With that in mind, here's how to add and remove users on Switch 2.How to add a user on Switch 2To add a new user on your Switch 2, follow the instructions below.Select the Settings icon on your Switch 2 home screen.Select Users.Select Add User.Sign in to a Nintendo Account or create a local user.Here, you'll need to decide whether you'd like to sign into a Nintendo Account or simply add a local account. Regardless of your decision, follow the remaining instructions to get set up, including choosing a cool new avatar, nickname, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Safety and security are of paramount importance when kids have access to the digital world. Luckily, whether you want to limit your child's screen time, ensure they can't make rogue purchases, or even stop them from accessing certain online functionalities like video chat, you have a multitude of parental-control options on the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's how to access these controls and how to set them up so that you can rest easy.How to set up parental controls on Switch 2To set up parental controls on your Switch 2, first select the Settings icon on your Switch 2's home screen. Scroll down and click on Parental Controls, then select Set Up Parental Controls.Here, you'll be asked to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app for your smartphone. The easiest way to do this is to open your phone's camera and scan the QR code on this screen, but you can also download it from the app store on your device or through the following links:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The internet has become an all-important part of the gaming realm over the last few decades. Many games require massive updates to fix bugs or add new content, and plenty others are only available for purchase via digital storefronts. Perhaps even more notable, though, is the appeal of online gaming and chat functionality. And with the Nintendo Switch 2 now offering its GameChat feature to players, there's never been a better time to jump online with some pals. Here's how to connect your Switch 2 to the internet.How to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internetThere are multiple ways to connect your Switch 2 to the internet. You'll be walked through these instructions during the initial setup of your console with a step-by-step explanation. However, don't worry if you bypassed the internet portion of the setup process--you can easily hop back in and get connected.Wireless (Wi-Fi)The first way to connect to the internet with a Switch 2 is via a wireless connection. To begin, navigate to the Settings icon on your Switch 2 home screen, then scroll down and select Internet. Afterward, select Internet Settings.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo didn't develop Mario Kart World totally on its own. Now that the game is out, it's been discovered that Nintendo sought help from other studios, both internal and external.Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft, which is owned by Nintendo, announced on social media that it contributed to the game's character designs and environments. The studio previously worked with Nintendo on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Another Nintendo-owned company, 1-Up Studio, contributed to Mario Kart World as well. The studio also worked on Super Mario 3D World, Ring Fit Adventure, Super Mario Odyssey, and other Nintendo games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We spend the majority of our time in video games mashing on buttons on a controller, so it seems reasonable enough to want to customize that experience to make things as comfortable as possible for ourselves. Luckily, the Nintendo Switch 2 features button remapping, allowing you to swap any button for another, whether it's for improved accessibility or simply a matter of preference. Here's how to remap your controller buttons on Switch 2.How to remap buttons on Switch 2To remap your buttons on Switch 2, you'll first need to navigate to your console's Settings from the home screen. Once you're in Settings, scroll down and select Accessibility. Here, you can click on the option Change Button Mapping.Side note: Keep in mind that you can also toggle on the setting called Change Button Mapping from Quick Settings in the Accessibility menu. As the name suggests, this will add the option to change your button mapping from Quick Settings, which is accessed by holding down the Home button on your controller. This can making this process significantly faster and easier.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Mario Kart franchise always finds exciting ways to impress fans with each installment, and Mario Kart World is no exception. But it's also a series built on tradition, so you wouldn't start up a Mario Kart game without assuming you'll get to race on Rainbow Road, right?Rainbow Road is one of the series' most-beloved tracks, with each iteration bringing a fresh take on the winding path in the sky. Mario Kart World is no different with the track returning, and it offers some of the most challenging racing in the entire game. But if you want to race on this colorful track, you'll need to unlock it first. Here's how to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World.How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart WorldUnlocking Rainbow Road will require you to do quite a bit of racing first. As a matter of fact, this track is the final race within the Special Cup, which can only be unlocked by completing every other cup in the game's Grand Prix mode.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.If you're looking for more freebies, you can check out our list of the 25 best free PC games to play in 2025, or for more options, the 25 best free games to play in 2025 on multiple platforms.Current free games at EpicDeathloop Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After years of rumors and speculation, Final Fantasy Tactics is heading to modern consoles with a remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Director Kazutoyo Maehiro, art director Hiroshi Minagawa, and original script, scenario writer, and editor Yasumi Matsuno all gave statements about the remaster. However, it was Matsuno who opened up about the political backdrop of the story and how it's still more relevant than ever.The story of FFT centers around two men, Ramza Beoulve and Delita Heiral, who come from completely different backgrounds but initially have similar goals. Eventually, their lives fork off in massively different directions and they find themselves now at odds with one another."Nearly 30 years ago, the collapse of Japan's bubble economy engulfed the nation's financial institutions in mountains of bad debt, triggering a wave of corporate bankruptcies, a sudden and extreme rise in unemployment rates, and stagnation of Japanese society as a whole, it was an era when many were robbed of hope, when dreams were measured by their price tag," Matsuno said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch $60 | Releases October 16 Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch 2 $70 | Releases October 16 Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Pokemon fans can return to the Kalos region on October 16 when Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The Pokemon Company officially revealed the Switch 2 edition of the highly anticipated sequel last week. Rather fittingly, Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders opened the same day Nintendo's new console launched (June 5). Preorders are available for both editions at Walmart and Best Buy.Pokemon Legends: Z-A retails for $60 on Nintendo Switch and $70 for Switch 2. Interestingly, the URLs for Walmart's new store pages for both editions mentions an exclusive gift; at the moment, the store page doesn't mention the freebie, so it's possible the URL is wrong about this. We'll update with more details as we learn more.Pokemon Legends: Z-A Preorder BonusesThough Pokemon games have received in-game preorder bonuses in the past, the majority of Nintendo's first-party games don't come with official bonuses. Instead, retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop sometimes compete with each other by offering exclusive trinkets. It remains to be seen if any other major retailers will offer a unique bonus.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Wes Anderson Archive: The Criterion Collection $368 (was $500) Preorder at Amazon Wes Anderson's directorial career has spanned almost 30 years, and in that time, he has established himself as an auteur filmmaker with an instantly recognizable style. Anderson has directed 13 feature films since 1996, and thanks to the Criterion Collection, 10 of those movies are getting a premium 4K Blu-ray box set on September 30. Along with the movies, Criterion Collection's The Wes Anderson Archive will also include a selection of illustrated books and other exclusive collectibles. While Amazon lists the pricey collection for $500, preorders are currently discounted to $368. The Wes Anderson Archive: The Criterion Collection $368 (was $500) First up, the films. In total, there are 10 movies here that have been digitally remastered in 4K. These include Anderson's early efforts like Rushmore and well-known movies like The Grand Budapest Hotel. Here's the full list:Bottle RocketRushmoreThe Royal TenenbaumsThe Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouThe Darjeeling LimitedFantastic Mr. FoxMoonrise KingdomThe Grand Budapest HotelIsle of DogsThe French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening SunAdditionally, you'll get over 25 hours of special features, like various audio commentary tracks, deleted scenes, promotional materials, interviews, photo galleries, and various other bonus materials that go deep behind the scenes on the making of each film. The big draw here is that this is a Criterion Collection release, which means that each movie is presented as the director intended. Anderson oversaw the development of this box set and he provided final approval, so these are essentially the definitive versions of his films, down to the audio and visual design.The entire bundle also comes with 10 illustrated books, and alongside the 20 Blu-ray discs, the collection is boxed up in a deluxe clothbound edition slipcase that looks like a prop from one of his films. Preorder at Amazon As mentioned above, Anderson films have a distinct look and feel. The director often uses central framing to tell a story, giving his projects a theatrical and scaled-down feel, filling each scene with props and costumes that have a chic, retro-artisanal vibe. The soundtracks are also heavily inspired by the past, as Anderson frequently draws music from the 1960s and 1970s to complement a scene. Anderson has also directed two stop-motion animation movies, which are included in this collection--which feature an amplified take on his quirky directing style.Another great bundle to check out--but it is also quite expensive--is CC40: The Criterion Collection. This 40-film box set features eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films, all accompanied by various special features, and packaged in deluxe packaging. It also comes with an illustrated 216-page book featuring essays on the films inside by critics, scholars, and authors. If you enjoy arthouse cinema, this is the collection to have, if you can afford it. You're getting critically acclaimed films like Sunday Bloody Sunday, Do the Right Thing, and Repo Man, as well as genre-defining movies like Night of the Living Dead and Persona. The giant box set normally costs a whopping $800, but it's currently on sale for $372.66 at Amazon--just be sure to click the coupon code on the store page to get the full discount.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com