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🖥 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PCModern Warfare 4 beta dates set for August, and this year Game Pass subscribers get no special treatment
Pre-order players get five extra days of playtime.
🎮 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).
🎮 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."
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCHow to get all Haki Skills in Haze Seas
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/haze-seas-buso-trainer.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Last updated: July 20th, 2026 - Added new Haki locations! If there's one universal truth about Roblox, it's that One Piece adaptations are eternal. Haze Seas is yet more evidence that the cycle continues like clockwork. It's the latest One Piece-inspired RPG to grow a dedicated community, and as a result, you can expect certain mechanics to show up, a primary one being acquiring a Haki. Each Haki is a powerful ability that you'll track down while tootling across the high seas, and if you want to skip the usual song and dance of tracking them all down, we've got you covered. Below, we've listed all of the Haki locations in Haze Seas and the requirements to unlock them, so you can start aura farming ASAP. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/haze-seas-haki-guide)
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCAll outfits in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/black-flag-gold-outfit.png?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) If you're looking for a list of all outfits in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced), you've come to the right place. Thus far, we've counted 37 outfits for Edward Kenway, ranging from reskinned classics returning from the original 2013 version of Black Flag(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-vs-original), to some striking new duds only available as DLC purchases. Black Flag Resynced also brings an important change when it comes to these costumes. Unlike the original game, Resynced's outfits are 100% cosmetic, and any in-game benefits that they may have provided over a decade ago are instead granted via equippable trinkets. That said, Assassin's Creed has always been renowned as a fashionable franchise full of cool-looking killers in sweet hoods. This jaunt through the Caribbean is no different. Read on for a complete rundown of all 37 outfits in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, along with screenshots and detailed info on how to obtain them. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-all-outfits)
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Explains What Makes A Game An Xbox Exclusive
Amidst mass layoffs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-layoffs-studio-closures-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/) and increasing hardware prices(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-is-increasing-the-cost-of-xbox-consoles-again-starting-in-august/), one of the other side effects of the Xbox "reset" is a renewed focus on console exclusives. While we know that Gears of War: E-Day(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-skipping-ps5-means-reaching-fewer-players-and-microsoft-is-ok-with-that/) and Clockwork Revolution(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/clockwork-revolution-is-another-xbox-console-exclusive-coming-in-2027/) will only be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, they won't be the only two exclusives landing on those platforms. "I can assure you, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles we're planning," chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said to GamesRadar(https://www.gamesradar.com/games/xbox-return-to-console-exclusivity-report/section-the-return-of-first-party-exclusives). "To grow a platform like ours, you have to have exclusive games and services. These are not going to be the only two titles. To return our platform to consistent growth, we need a reliable pipeline of exclusive games. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are just the first." While Xbox has its eye on drawing more people to its platforms through the power of exclusives--it is aiming to "entertain" a billion people every day(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-wants-to-entertain-1-billion-people-every-day-it-cant-even-explain-how/), eventually--not every game will be locked to Xbox. Ball added that "large live-service titles" will continue to be multiplatform titles, and some single-player games could also make their way to hardware like the PS5. As Ball explained, Microsoft has a "framework" in place for deciding which games will be Xbox exclusives and which ones will expand to additional platforms, as the company decides on a case-by-case basis. "I recognize that this approach is not obvious to all of our players, and we are committed to making this clearer," Ball said. While the new Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won't be landing on PS5, Halo: Campaign Evolved(https://www.gamespot.com/games/halo-campaign-evolved/) and Fable(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fable-4-everything-we-know/1100-6485774/) will be available on the Sony platform the same day and date as the Xbox and PC versions of the game. Halo: Campaign Evolved executive producer Damon Conn added that going multiplatform was the right approach for the game as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, as this will allow friends to enjoy shared experiences no matter which system(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-cross-play-and-cross-saves-explained/) they're on. While Xbox seems adamant to offer exclusive games once again, one analyst believes that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are being used as sacrificial lambs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-xbox-exclusives-are-being-sent-out-to-die-analyst-says-xbox-pushes-back/) to win back hearts and minds, following several months of bad news at the Microsoft gaming division. The Best Xbox Series X Games In 2026 !4412246-4410073-indy.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4412246-4410073-indy.jpg?w=1024) !007-First-Light-main(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/007-First-Light-main.jpg?w=1024) !4214719-4151108-alanwake2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4214719-4151108-alanwake2.jpg?w=1024) !4623906-gamespotimagetemplate(9).jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1864/18643033/4623906-gamespotimagetemplate(9).jpg?w=1024) !4475838-avowed.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4475838-avowed.jpg?w=1024) !4638327-arcraiders.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4638327-arcraiders.jpg?w=1024) !4475834-blueprince3.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4475834-blueprince3.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-xbox-series-x-games/2900-3818/)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformThe modern Final Fantasy era began 25 years ago, with one fan-favorite game
A quarter of a century later, one great Final Fantasy game serves as the dividing line that began a series of more unique Final Fantasy games.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformExpedition 33, Baldur's Gate 3 star Jennifer English cancels next role over health concerns
Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actress Jennifer English will no longer play Gwendolyn in Eclipse Glow Games' Tides of Annihilation
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, Multi-platform5 puzzle games that are secretly the best co-op games
These great single-player puzzle games make for great couch co-op experiences, as you can solve them with a pal.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPhysical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO
In a games industry that is increasingly shifting to digital, amplified by PlayStation phasing out physical game discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) starting in 2028, where does a brick-and-mortar chain like GameStop fit into this future? GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen appears to have no concern for this monumental shift whatsoever. When asked by Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-16/cohen-calls-physical-video-game-sales-irrelevant-to-gamestop) about how Sony's digital policy would affect GameStop's business, Cohen responded: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter at all." While his answer appears flippant and preposterous on the surface (the word "game" is in the company's name, after all), the company's financial reporting appears to support his stance that the potential decline of physical games, new and used, would impact GameStop. "Software--it mattered in the past. Software today makes up less than 12% of the business, and collectibles make up over half the business. So it's totally, totally irrelevant," Cohen said. https://youtu.be/G3fCkeo2kY8?si=0cZ6O9FzWL9oER1&t=983 GameStop's stock price was largely unaffected(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-is-not-hurting-after-sony-kills-discs-and-there-is-a-good-reason-why/) by Sony's bombshell announcement about its plans to abandon physical media--in fact, the company's share price jumped up. According to GameStop's financial reports for the first quarter of 2026, collectibles, such as Pokemon cards, made up 41.8% of the company's total revenue, with hardware and accessories making up nearly 40% of its revenue. Gaming software is by far the smallest portion of GameStop's business today. Bloomberg also brought up Rockstar Games' plan for Grand Theft Auto 6's discless release(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-wont-be-on-a-disc-not-at-launch-or-months-after-report-says/) having no resale value for a retailer like GameStop. Cohen pivoted the conversation hard, saying he wanted to "go back and talk about eBay," referring to his ongoing push to acquire the famous online marketplace(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-came-up-with-plan-to-buy-ebay-on-the-toilet-wants-it-to-become-re-seller-of-digital-gaming-items/) and turn a combined eBay-GameStop entity into a "$1 trillion business." How Cohen hopes to achieve such a feat is unclear. What is clear, however, is Cohen's apathy toward the medium that built GameStop's business in the first place.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platform20 years ago, Persona 3's social stats changed how we think about video game characters
Released in 2006 by Atlus, Persona 3 transformed the future of JRPGs by establishing a new way to design characters with its social stats.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, VR, PCBe the Final Boss codes
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/be-the-final-boss-0.webp?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Be the Final Boss is a Roblox(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/roblox) tycoon game that lets you take on the role of a game’s final boss. You’ll unlock new units, place them on your plot, purchase upgrades from a skill tree, and watch (from the comfort of your evil throne) as your team automatically takes down wave after wave of foes. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/roblox-be-the-final-boss-codes)