Call of Duty fans surprised to discover new Black Ops 2 port preserves the emblem editor, not surprised to find swastikas being made with it

Amongst all the news of brutal layoffs, studio divestments, and ironic task force appointments at Microsoft this week, over in the Call of Duty corner of the megacorp, something kinda cool happened. Activision released updated ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Black Ops 2 (2012). They come with caveats, of course: At…

PlayStation Account Flaw Makes No Discs a Big Issue for Millions

Sony has a major policy issue when it comes to PlayStation accounts that’s rightfully causing concern about an all-digital future. While many are unhappy about Sony’s decision to end disc production because it takes away player choice, those with PSN accounts in regions they don’t reside in have a bigger worry. Inability to change PlayStation…

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – July 10, 2026

If you’re a lapsed Marvel Rivals fan (or someone waiting for a good opportunity to get into it), the superhero shooter’s latest update is its biggest yet, effectively redefining the game’s flow for the foreseeable future. The game’s most unique feature, the Team-Up mechanic, has been totally reworked. Originally, Team-Ups only activated when two compatible…

The New Roku Update Is Terrible And Everyone Hates It

About two weeks ago or so, I booted up the Roku TV in our living room and flopped onto the couch. But to my surprise, the TV featured a tutorial-like screen letting me know that Roku had pushed out a big update to the home screen and UI. I hated it; however, I figured that…

After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid’s next update will finally deliver a stable build, “and it’s a big one”

It’s been an agonizing wait for Project Zomboid build 42 if you prefer to stay on the stable side of things. It’s been 19 months and 19 major iterations since it arrived on the ‘unstable’ branch of the zombie game, and in that time The Indie Stone has continued to update it with significant changes…

When is the Holofoil power hour in Fortnite?

Published Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT Increased odds for Holofoil Sprites Image: Epic Games Power hour is returning to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 this weekend on Saturday, July 11, with Holofoil Sprites appearing more often. During power hours, the odds of finding a specific sprite are boosted. In this case, you have a higher…

Help! I’m Obsessed With Rhythm Heaven Groove’s Secret Beatspell Finale

Image: Nintendo Life Here’s a sentence that I never thought I’d write: I’m about to discuss spoilers for Rhythm Heaven Groove. That’s right, I have spoilers, and they’re for a Rhythm Heaven game. What’s more, it was a really lovely surprise to discover it myself. So, if you’re still working your way through the minigames…

How to unlock Samael’s romance in Moonlight Peaks

I don’t blame you for loading up Moonlight Peaks and saying: “Wait, how are you supposed to date Samael?” The broody bartender is easily the most conventionally attractive guy in town. If you peeked at the datable candidates list for Moonlight Peaks, you’ll have seen Samael featured alongside all the other eligible townies. When you…

2 Brand-New PS5 Action Games Are Already 50% Off on PS Store

A pair of PlayStation 5 and PS4 action games that launched just yesterday are already 50% off in a rare PS Store deal. The July 2026 ports of PS3 games Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 cost an eye-popping $39.99 each, but not if you purchase them before August 6. 2026 Call of…

Industry Connection Exclusive – Off The Grid Performance Update

Gunzilla Games is taking a sledgehammer to its technical barriers with the latest update for its cyberpunk battle royale, Off The Grid. For a game that thrives on fast-paced verticality and cybernetic chaos, performance isn’t just a luxury—it is life or death. With the community demanding a smoother experience, Gunzilla has delivered a substantial optimization…