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Get ready for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with its upcoming open beta, confirmed for October 23-25. Early access is available for select players from October 20-22. Dive into the latest Gunsmith 2.0 and experience the next chapter in the Modern Warfare series before its October 27 release.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release close to the highly anticipated GTA 6, in a crowded gaming season. Unlike its competitor, GTA 6 will notably not be available on Xbox Game Pass. This strategic move highlights the differing distribution approaches of two gaming giants.
The Steam Deck has sold out once more, mere hours after restocking, despite a significant $300 price increase to $949 for the 1TB OLED model. This surge in demand mirrors the broader gaming industry's challenges, including the recent PlayStation 5 price hike. The ongoing RAM crisis fuels these increases, yet the Steam Deck's popularity endures.
Intel's G3 Extreme, announced ahead of Computex 2026, promises to power high-performance handheld gaming PCs with its 14-core CPU and 12-core Arc B390 GPU. Capable of playing AAA games at 60+ fps on low to medium settings, it outshines AMD's current offerings. The Acer Predator Atlas 8 will be one of the first devices to feature this chip.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first Call of Duty game on a Nintendo platform in nearly 13 years. Scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, it will also launch on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Captain Price returns in this highly anticipated title.
Activision teases an imminent reveal of the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare game, hinting at a Korean setting through a live YouTube video. Infinity Ward confirms the development of the "definitive Modern Warfare" game, set to release exclusively on current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S). The reveal is anticipated around the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026.
Valve has announced a substantial price hike for the Steam Deck's OLED models, citing component costs and logistical challenges. The 512GB OLED Steam Deck jumps from $549 to $789, while the 1TB model increases from $649 to $949. This move positions the Steam Deck closer to the price range of other high-end handhelds like the Xbox Rog Ally X.
Intel's Arc G-Series processors are set to revolutionize handheld gaming PCs with enhanced performance. These next-gen chips promise to deliver console-like experiences on portable devices. Gamers can expect improved graphics and faster processing in upcoming handheld gaming PCs.
Rumors of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's imminent reveal are heating up, fueled by an official stream teaser. Leaks suggest a Korean setting, a significant departure from the series' recent locales. Fans anticipate a formal announcement soon, given the timing and nature of the tease.
Slay the Spire 2, despite being a "phenomenal game and worthy successor," faces a divided Steam review landscape due to review-bombing incidents. With filters on, the game boasts a 94% Very Positive rating, but this drops to 56% Mixed without. The community's love for the game shines through when ignoring bombed reviews, albeit with some criticizing its difficulty.
