Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is now available on PlayStation 5, offering players their first hands-on look at the game's new movement mechanics, six multiplayer maps, and a playable Campaign mission. Weekend One runs through August 25, followed by an Open Beta weekend starting August 28 that adds Warzone Resurgence on the new Zodiac map. Progression carries over between weekends and rewards earned up to Level 30 will transfer to the full launch on October 23.
A reliable leak reveals the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch on Black Friday for $899.99, making it the most expensive Xbox console ever released. The translucent green anniversary console includes a special edition controller with original Xbox color scheme buttons and 1 TB of storage.
Asobo's upcoming action-adventure Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly been cracked and shared online a full week before its August 27 launch. The Plague Tale subreddit has responded by permanently banning users who discuss or request leak information, with moderators threatening to lock the entire community if the situation escalates.
Amazon-owned retailer Woot is offering Sonic x Shadow Generations for a single dollar to first-time shoppers who apply the promo code HELLOTEN at checkout. The deal also drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to $8 on Nintendo Switch, with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Both titles earned strong reviews from IGN and represent some of the best Sonic releases in years.
Leaked pricing details reveal Microsoft's 25th anniversary translucent green Xbox Series X will retail for $899.99 when it launches on November 27. The special edition console matches the PlayStation 5 Pro's price point and arrives just in time for Black Friday shopping.
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani will host a five-episode official podcast counting down to Avengers: Doomsday, debuting August 27 on Disney+ and other platforms. The series will recap key MCU moments before the film launches December 18.
The Master Collection port brings Metal Gear Solid 4 to PC and Steam Deck with 4K resolution and a locked 60 fps, finally freeing the 2008 classic from its PlayStation 3 exile. Acts 1 and 2 deliver some of the finest stealth sandboxes ever designed, but the second half abandons gameplay for excessive cutscenes and linear sequences.
Dave Bautista has officially replaced Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Prime Video's live-action God of War series after Hurst suffered a torn bicep during stunt filming. Production is set to resume in mid-October 2026, while Santa Monica Studios prepares to launch God of War Laufey in February 2027.
Netflix has officially confirmed that Blue Eye Samurai will conclude with a third and final season, wrapping up Mizu's revenge journey across Edo-period Japan and beyond. Season 2 arrives in January 2027, with the final season to follow. The announcement came alongside a new trailer at Anime NYC showing Mizu sailing toward London.
The complete Lord of the Rings Extended Edition trilogy in 4K UHD digital is currently on sale for $14.99, down from its regular $45 price. This limited-time deal covers all three Peter Jackson films with the extended footage that fans consider the definitive versions. For anyone who has been streaming on HBO Max or holding onto aging disc collections, this is the cheapest way to own the trilogy permanently in its highest-quality format.
