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
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will unfold in a fictional countryCall of Duty series didn't shy away from real-life locations or countries before but it appears that issues that arose from featuring them made Modern Warfare settle for a fictional nation, called Urzikstan.SEPTEMBER 26
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Spec Ops Survival mode is exclusive to PS4 until the next CoDActivision recently revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Space Ops Survival mode will be exclusive to PlayStation 4 effectively until the next CoD title comes around.SEPTEMBER 25
Call of Duty Modern Warfare gets a new story trailerInfinity Ward have shared a new story trailer for their upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The trailer is jam-packed with epic moments, explosions and good amount of backstory.Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 25
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Operation Dark Divide adds tanks to BlackoutTreyarch have introduced another content update to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and it's a pretty big one. Named Operation Dark Divide, the update adds new vehicles including tanks, new game modes, weapons and more.Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 24
Infinity Ward share feedback from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare betaInfinity Ward have listed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta feedback, which includes bug reports and other issues that players experienced during the test. The devs will aim to fix these problems before the official launch.Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 24
CoD: Modern Warfare battle royale leak hints at Radical Heights systemActivision and Infinity Ward have been keeping their lips shut when it comes to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale info but a recent leak hinted at battle royale mechanics for obtaining gear that were present in Radical Heights.SEPTEMBER 21