Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Preload and Global Release Times Confirmed for Campaign, DMZ, and the Full Game

Activision has confirmed the global release schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game launches fully on October 23, but players can gain early access to the Campaign starting October 16 and DMZ mode beginning October 20, with preloading available from October 14.

Tactical PC FPS Game Squad Is Coming to Consoles, Playable PS5 Alpha Releases Later This Month

The tactical PC shooter Squad is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation players can try a playable alpha version later this month (October 16 - 25), while the developer promises an optimized console experience, including crossplay and new communication methods.

Dota 2 Pro Claims He Had to Play a Full Match in Front of Police to Prove His Identity

Dota 2 pro player 23savage claimed that following a police raid on his team's boot camp in Kuala Lumpur, he was forced to play an entire Dota match live for officers to prove his professional identity. He alleges that dropping 32 kills was enough proof to convince the authorities to release him and his teammates.

The Batman Part 2 Brings in Director Steven Soderbergh to Finish Film in Place of Matt Reeves

Steven Soderbergh has been hired by Warner Bros. to complete the principal photography of The Batman Part 2 after director Matt Reeves stepped away due to personal family matters. Soderbergh will work closely with Reeves to ensure that the film's final weeks maintain Reeves’ original artistic vision, allowing him to handle post-production.

RuneScape Reignited Cancelled Less Than Two Weeks After Being Announced

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Remedy Boss Reacts After Control Resonant Sells 1 Million Copies, Becoming Studio's Fastest-Selling Game

Remedy's game, Control: Resonant, has hit a major milestone by selling one million copies, making it the studio's fastest-selling title and surpassing Alan Wake 2. The success is noted as a strong indicator of the developer's financial health and positive reception from both critics and fans.

Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter Cast Saying They Want a Crossover Movie

The cast of the Street Fighter movie expressed strong enthusiasm for a crossover film with Mortal Kombat. Creator Ed Boon acknowledged the possibility but stipulated that a game must be made first, while the article notes that current industry shifts and shared rights ownership make such a collaboration more feasible than ever before.

Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces Legislation to Ensure Gamers Own Their Digital Games

Congressman Ritchie Torres introduced 'The Power to the Players Act,' legislation designed to ensure consumers truly own their digital games rather than merely holding a revocable license. The bill would require online games to have offline functionality, protecting players when servers are shut down and addressing industry concerns about game ownership.

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Enshrouded: Why the Survival Genre Is Generating Massive Buzz

The game Enshrouded is experiencing a massive surge in search interest, indicating high player anticipation for its unique blend of survival mechanics.

'It's Clear That We Missed the Mark' — Jagex Cancels RuneScape Reignited Less Than Two Weeks After A

Creative director Mod Ryan announced that RuneScape Reignited, a new game mode designed for both old and seasoned players to start fresh, has been canceled less than two weeks after it was first annou

'I Got That Completely Wrong' — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure

Dan Houser, former writer for Rockstar Games, admitted that Max Payne 3 failed commercially despite being critically acclaimed. He acknowledged that his writing was a key factor in this failure, noting that the game shifted tonally away from the gloomy noir style of its predecessors.

Rockstar's GTA 6 Follow-Up Won't Take 8 Years - IGN Daily Fix

The Daily Fix reports that Rockstar Games suggests its next title won't take as long to develop as GTA 6. Other news includes Nintendo confirming compatibility for all Zelda amiibo with the Ocarina of Time remake, and announcing that Mafia: The Old Country will headline October's PlayStation Plus games.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Shares More Details on Project Helix 'Family of Devices'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that Microsoft's next-generation gaming strategy, Project Helix, will be a 'family of devices' rather than a single console. This lineup is expected to include core consoles, handheld PCs, and potentially laptops, though its success hinges on developing a seamless user experience across all platforms.