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New look at the Kill Block MP map in Modern Warfare 4

First gameplay debuts July 16

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Operator Lionel Messi has scored his 20th career FIFA World Cup goal

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Xbox has pulled funding for IO Interactive's Project Fantasy title, which IO says will result in layoffs

Xbox spokesperson tells Bloomberg: “We're not reducing our overall investment in games. We expect to invest about the same in content as we did last year. What's changing is where we're investing and the kinds of projects we're backing.”

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Xbox is also sending notifications to Game Pass subscribers that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 won't be on the service at launch, but will be added in Holiday 2027

"If you'd like to jump in on day one, you'll need to purchase the game."

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FORTNITE IS WORKING ON ITEM SHOP REACTIONS

You’ll be able to Like, Double Like, or Dislike shop cosmetics

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Rockstar Games added a new landing oage on their website stating that “Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5”

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Call of Duty is running ads for Modern Warfare 4 that specifically state the game is "not on Xbox Game Pass" to avoid players who are assuming it will be after the last two years

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Wild.

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PlayStation CEO on its next-generation plans:

"Rather than simply serving as an alternative to PCs, we aim to deliver value that is unique to PlayStation. This includes not only technological advancements but also an expansion of usage styles, enabling a seamless experience that can be enjoyed naturally beyond the living room."

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Sony executives say they 'do not intend to sell' PlayStation hardware at 'significant losses':

"We are carefully monitoring the market and continuing to evaluate our approach. We believe it is important for us to make every effort to ensure that customers fully understand the value we provide in relation to pricing.”

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Several RAM manufacturers have been sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly fixing prices and restricting supply, resulting in increased price of memory across industries

[via Law360]

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Fun Fact:
In GTA Online's Tuner update Rockstar added a clipboard with a photograph of the tanker trailer.

That photo though... is actually taken straight from the GTA Wiki page for it.

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The following #Fortnite cosmetic has returned to the shop after a while 🛍️

• Hypermelon (1,165 days ago)

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New World Cup Football skins drop on June 30th! #Fortnite

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The following #Fortnite cosmetic has returned to the shop after a while 🛍️

• Emblem (452 days ago)

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) is on sale for $7 on Steam

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There are currently ‘no plans’ for a disc version of Grand Theft Auto VI — at launch or anytime after launch, per new report from @THR

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GALAXY POWER HOURS ARE OUT NOW

- Galaxy Sprites appear more often
- Start with a Firework Flare Gun + Self-Revive
- All fishing spots are golden
- Campfire healing is boosted

There will be more Galaxy Hours at 9pm ET

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Vice City, 2002, 2006 and 20 years later, 2026.

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Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe revenue wise, Xbox CEO says

[via EW]