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Does the reduced SBMM playlist in the Black Ops 7 beta really have better server latency? — It's not quite that simple

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer reveal screenshots show combat, weapons, score streaks, and maps.

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New Xbox games releasing October 6-12: Battlefield 6 is here — and the spooky season continues with this new horror game

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Par : [email protected] (Samuel Tolbert)
Here are all the new games launching on the Xbox Store this week, including Electronic Arts' Battlefield 6.

Battlefield 6 image with text reading "New Games on Xbox" in the top right corner

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You NEED a Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta — here's how to get one, potentially for free!

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.

Using a Pack-a-Punched Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a special multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card in the beta — here's how to get it

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a few surprises up its sleeve, not least a Dark Ops Calling Card reward which has been found. If you have the time, it's not too difficult to get.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer reveal screenshots show combat, weapons, score streaks, and maps.

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The Battlefield 6 release date and launch times are imminent, and I'm chomping at the bit — here's exactly when you can play EA's latest FPS installment

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
At long last, the long-awaited Battlefield 6 is finally coming out soon — and thanks to an official reveal from EA, we now know its exact release dates and launch times.

Official screenshots of Battlefield 6.

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Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target

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Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh new colors, and they’ll be available exclusively at Target online starting October 5, 2025, and in stores from October 6, 2025.

Backbone Pro limited edition purple and pink.

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Did Microsoft admit that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was simply too good to be true? — Some thoughts on the "why."

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

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I'm leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the dust — I just cancelled my subscription and moved to the new best tier instead

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
The recent price increase to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has seriously reduced its value, making one of the service's alternative tiers the new best option (if you're able to use it well, that is).

Xbox Game Pass sign

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta players run into big "You don't have access to the content" launch bug — here's the workaround fix

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has officially kicked off in Early Access, but its launch has quite a big bug stopping players from getting in. Thankfully, there's a workaround fix.

An official screenshot of armed robotic drones from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

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Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, but we STILL don't have a family plan

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not really delivering anything new of value. Meanwhile, the previously tested family plan still doesn't exist.

Xbox Game Pass display at Gamescom

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