Black Ops 6officially releases in October 2024, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until Fall to get your hands on the game. Here’s how you can get early access to theBO6beta. All eyes were on May 9’sCall of DutyDirect, which gave us our first look at the game,round-based Zombies, and new movement mechanics that could change howCoDis played forever. We also received confirmation that the game would receive an open beta, with early access available if you want to maximize your playtime....

From IO down to Brighton IO Interactivehas announcedthat they’ve got new digs. They’ve opened a studio in Brighton, United Kingdom to assist with their titles,Project 007,Project Fantasy, andHITMAN. According to the press release, the IO Interactive Brighton team is “already in place” and “located in the heart of Brighton on the beautiful south coast of England.” Most notably, they point out that having a studio actually in the UK is very appropriate when it comes to helping withProject 007....

AnAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraGame Pass debut would be magnificent for Xbox and PC gamers. It looks promising, unlike the original UbisoftAvatargame. Here’s what we know aboutAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraon Xbox Game Pass. Can you play anAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraGame Pass version? As of the time of writing,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorawon’t be on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Similar toAssassin’s Creed Miragethis year, it isn’t confirmed for Microsoft’s premiere game service....

Tag yourself ThePokémonseries has a not-so-hidden treasure trove of unfinished and unused designs. If you’re ever looking to kill a rainy day with a fascinating internet rabbit hole, I’d start off with thePokémon GoldandSilverprototypesthat made the rounds earlier this year and continue your descent from there. Another batch of early Pokémon designs has surfaced, this time originating from an NHK broadcast.As captured by Twitter user okp108, there’s a classic trainer illustration, a strange-looking Poké Ball, and a group photo of some not-quite-right Gen 1 creatures including Scyther, Arcanine, and Gyarados....

Kind of like how my parents are more proud of my brother… I’m actually shocked either made it so high. Japanese firm Risk Monstertook a surveyof 1,000 (employed) men and women between 20 and 69 (hehehe) years old to see which Japanese companies its citizenry was most proud of. Sony placed second, sandwiched between Toyota and Honda,$1.3 billion losses be damned. Honda is better than Toyota and Nissan is better than all three....

Sucks to be Scorpion I’m not sure what Scorpion plans on doing here. He’s in what we’d call a “no win situation.” Kung Lao’s fist is poised to usher Scorpion into a world of pain, and he’s opted to imaginary limbo instead of fighting back. Maybe he should propose a friendship. This is the first screenshot of Kung Lao inMortal Kombat Xas recentlytweetedby Ed Boon, co-creator of the franchise. Werecently learnedof Kung Lao’s return, and more details will be known when the next issue of GamesMaster Magazine comes out, as it has the exclusive....

We’ll probablynever see a third installmentin Valve’s legendaryLeft 4 Deadseries, but that’s okay.L4D2is still getting a lot of love and, in fact, it recently received a small update that comes packed with tweaks, as well as one sought-after change. As spotted byPC Gamer, thepatch notesfor the latest update toLeft 4 Dead 2notes that, among other things, Valve has finally decided to name the Swamp Fever gator, something that’s apparently been requested by the community....

If you woke up this morning craving some hot newPersona 4 Arenascreenshots, I’m about to make your day. Atlus passed along a couple of sets to share, so head to our gallery below. In this gallery you’ll find plenty of screens of Yosuke, including all eight of his color sets and some character and persona art. The brown suit is nasty. You’ll also find some shots that show off the game’s UI....

These seven should get you started Rocket Leagueis free-to-play now and that has brought a ton of new players into the fold. Today,Rocket Leaguehit one million concurrent players for the first time ever. There are a lot of people checking out this delightful five-year-old game, and many of them will inevitably like what they find. And, for some of them, it’ll turn into an obsession. It’ll transform into more than just playing....

Also,Have a Nice Death Bayonetta Originsis stealing the show this week, given that it’s published by Nintendo and features a pretty well known IP. Of course, you’re probably wondering whether or not it’s worth the full $60 price point.Well, we have a review for that!Some of you may want to wait for a price drop, but others will have a pretty good time diving into this storybook adventure. Have a Nice Deathis also worth a look,and has been in Early Access on PC for a bit....

Also, Super Paper Mario It’s a port and Virtual Console heavy day for Nintendo’s console, which isn’t a terrible thing depending on your tastes. Today sees the release ofTerraria, as well asSuper Paper Mario,andDrill Dozer. The Wii U is also gettingRun Run and Die,andTwin Robots. 3DS offerings are light, but there’s one huge surprise addition to make everyone happy —Rhythm Heaven Megamix. It was announced yesterday during Nintendo’s E3 Treehouse stream and dumped right on the eShop....

Nintendo has recently revealed that it’s discussing the possibility of creating an old-school top-downLegend of Zeldafor the 3DS. UsingA Link to the Pastas an example, Shigeru Miyamoto is named among those who want to exploit the sense of depth that olderZeldagames used. “Well actually, even Mr. Miyamoto himself has been talking recently about going back to the 2DZeldagames,” said series producer Eiji Aonuma. “In particular the ones that were designed with multiple levels to the world likeA Link to the Past, and taking those 2D graphics and recreating them in 3D so that you could get a sense for the depth of those worlds....

The newPath of Exile(PoE) 3.24 Necropolis Leagueis right around the corner. As per usual the new league brings its own unique league mechanic, but this league is also bringing an all-new crafting system, a ton of quality-of-life changes, and a reworked end-game. If you’re wondering when you can get into the action, this is the confirmedPath of Exile3.24 Necropolis League start time. When doesPoE3.24 Necropolis League start? The newPath of ExileNecropolis League begins on Friday, June 30, 2025, at 3 pm EST....