Modern Warfare gets stunning PC trailer as Activision confirm pre-load datesActivision have released a brand new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, detailing unique PC features such as ultrawide support and more. The publisher also confirmed the pre-load start date for the game.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 19
Call of Duty Mobile celebrates Halloween with special eventCall of Duty Mobile is gearing up for Halloween celebrations with a special, limited-time event. The update is already live and the first bit of content is Halloween-themed Black Ops 2's Standoff map. Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 19
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare download size on Xbox One revealedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare is available for pre-load exclusively on Xbox One and the download size is a whopping 137.66 GB. While this is not as big as 175 GB that was listed under PC specs, it's still a pretty massive file size.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 18
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare drops loot boxes for Battle PassYou know it's serious when a developer and publisher need two separate statements to assure fans that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will not rely on loot box monetisation. Instead, it will use the Battle Pass system, Activision revealed.OCTOBER 17
Warlock Ashe sights will be fixed soonOverwatch's latest Halloween skin lineup provided beautiful skins once again, one of which is Warlock Ashe. This skin proved to be problematic for the users due to difficulties while aiming down sights but Blizzard are working on a fix.OCTOBER 17
Overwatch Halloween skins revealedBlizzard released eight new Halloween-themed skins for Overwatch heroes. There are five Legendary and three Epic skins so get your virtual wallets ready if you are planning on acquiring all the new looks.OCTOBER 16
Blizzard suddenly cancels Overwatch launch event for SwitchNintendo announced that Blizzard cancelled the Overwatch launch event that was meant for Nintendo Switch, just under two days ahead of launch. It appears they were afraid of people potentially protesting their recent censoring policies.OCTOBER 15
Infinity Ward claim no loot boxes in Modern Warfare, fans unconvincedInfinity Ward came out saying that no loot boxes or supply drops, as they are known in Call of Duty games, are in the works at the moment but fans are not buying any of it, remaining wary of previous practices Activision put them through.OCTOBER 14
Blizzard partially retracts punishment for Hearthstone championBlizzard found themselves under fire for taking away the prize of Blitzchung, who won Hearthstone Grandmasters and permanently banning him as well as two casters, due to the player spreading a pro-Hong Kong message. The resulting pressure made them partially reverse the decision.OCTOBER 12
Activision explain why Modern Warfare requires 175 GB of storageCall of Duty: Modern Warfare won't require 175 GB of storage space on launch it's been confirmed by the publisher Activision. They explained that 175 GB is the space they recommend for all post-launch content.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 11
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare disk space requirement is off the chartsActivision revealed the system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare that don't seem to be high in any aspect, besides the disk space. It requires a whopping 175 GB of storage.OCTOBER 9
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Spec Ops mode will support 4-player co-opInfinity Ward have officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Spec Ops mode will support four-player co-op with multiple Spec Ops modes on launch.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 9
Hearthstone's new event Doom in the Tomb has landedAs promised, Blizzard have rolled out a fresh new event for their card game Hearthstone. Dubbed Doom in the Tomb, the event follows the Headless Horseman, who has barricaded himself in Uldum's deserted tombs and is asking for trouble.OCTOBER 9
Call of Duty Mobile has been downloaded 100 million times in its first weekCall of Duty Mobile had the best launch in the history of mobile games, reaching 100 million downloads in its first week according to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 9
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare gets explosive launch trailerActivision and Infinity Ward have released a launch trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and as expected, it's packed with explosions, action and heavy metal.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 8
World of Warcraft Auction House is getting reworkedBlizzard are working on improving the Auction House and this time they are rebuilding it from the ground up, finally getting rid of single stacks that bloated the tabs while trying to find the best price.OCTOBER 8
World of Warcraft BfA gets Mechagnomes and VulperaWorld of Warcraft is headed for a bigger content drop in update 8.13, titled Visions of N'zoth where Alliance and Horde will get the help of Mechagnomes and Vulpera in their fight against the Old God.OCTOBER 8
Overwatch getting a book on Orisa's creator, The Hero of NumbaniIn addition to comics and animated features, Blizzard's popular shooter is now getting a book. Dubbed The Hero of Numbani, the book is about a character you're indirectly familiar with, whether you follow the lore or not - Efi Oladele.OCTOBER 7
Spyro & Crash Bandicoot remasters are on Humble MonthlyHumble Monthly Bundles tend to have one or two heavy hitters in each lineup and this time around there are technically more than two. October's bundle features Spyro Reignited and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane trilogies.OCTOBER 6
Blizzard are PC dev first, president laments Diablo Immortal gaffeBlizzard's president J. Allen Brack recently reiterated Blizzard's commitment to PC games, suggesting that the notorious Diablo Immortal announcement at BlizzCon might've not been as dramatic had the company made this unequivocally clear.OCTOBER 3
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled fourth season Spooky Grand Prix revealedActivision have announced a new Grand Prix season for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled named Spooky Grand Prix. As the name suggests the new season is Halloween themed and it brings a new track, new characters and items to unlock.Semir OmerovicOCTOBER 2
Call of Duty Mobile supports controllers, keyboard and mouse inputsCall of Duty Mobile is, as the name suggests, coming to iOS and Android devices where it will support controller input, instead of just touch screens. Furthermore, it will be playable on PC and support keyboard+mouse input.SEPTEMBER 30
Rumour: Modern Warfare Supply Drops will include weapons, not just cosmeticsAccording to Call of Duty leaker TheGamingRevolution, the upcoming Modern Warfare will have Supply Drops system that is going to replace the salvage mechanic. Supply Drops will include cosmetics like titles and emblems but also new weapons.Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 28
Modern Warfare dev says "ultra dark toxic comments" are not helpingCall of Duty Modern Warfare devs have responded to a player backlash which was caused by the announcement of PS4 exclusive mode. Art director Joel Emslie asked players to ease up on toxic comments and attacks on the team.Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 28