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INTERVIEW: "We wanted to do something that was absolutely unique," — Treyarch Studios embraces the madness of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Treyarch invited us to visit their studio and talk about the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and embracing the madness in a new psychological narrative with deep roots.

Treyarch Studio in California leading up to the launch of Black Ops 7.

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Germany wants Google and Apple to ban China's "illegal" DeepSeek AI — after it failed to comply with data protection laws

Germany's data protection commissioner has reported DeepSeek AI to Google and Apple as "illegal content" in a move that could lead to a ban.

DeepSeek logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with the flag of Germany in the background.

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Just days after joining Game Pass, the Xbox PC edition of Call of Duty: WW2 is taken offline for "an issue"

Call of Duty: WWII launched on Xbox and PC Game Pass just a few days ago, but RCE hackers wasted no time hitting new players with exploits and taking over PCs. The Call of Duty team has temporarily taken the PC edition of WWII offline to investigate the exploits, but refuses to outright explain to players what the "issue" is.

A screenshot of a flamethrower in action in Call of Duty: WWII edited to show the game's PC case on fire to symbolize the state of the game following reports of RCE exploits on the PC Game Pass edition.

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Even the Meta Quest can be an Xbox — Leaked images show an Xbox-branded Quest 3S that could shadow drop in just a few days

Xbox and Meta have partnered to create an Xbox branded Meta Quest VR headset, rumored to cost approximately $399 and to shadow drop on June 24. Images of the headset have appeared on social media.

Leaked images of the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition featuring the black and green Xbox branding.

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'7 Days to Die' meets 'Animal Crossing': This wholesome survival game for Xbox and PC has some interesting inspiration

Cozy meets survival to explore safety and danger in Winter Burrow, a unique genre-mashup from Pine Creek Games that offers a more approachable survival experience with a storybook aesthetic.

Winter Burrow key art.

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With WH40K Boltgun and Dungeons of Hinterberg, this month's Humble Choice lineup is stacked for less than $12

The Humble Choice line up for June hits hard with highly praised game titles like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Sker Ritual, and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered all bundled together for just $12 as part of a Humble Choice subscription.

Screenshots of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Nobody Wants to Die, and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered.

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The Alters PC review: I'm rethinking my own life paths after falling in love with a sci-fi game

11 bit studios' The Alters is a sci-fi strategy game where survival hinges on choosing different life paths to create altered clones of yourself. But is there enough substance here to make me alter my feelings on sci-fi narratives?

The Alters review screenshots.

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7 changes for Call of Duty that I know could improve the game in 2025

Anticipation for this year’s Call of Duty is ramping up. Still, as a longstanding fan, I have some grievances I would like to see the next premium game address.

Call of Duty operator bundles coming to Season 4 from left to right, the Tracer Pack: Olympus Bolt Mastercraft Ultra Skin, the Tracer Pack: System Breach bundle, and the Tracer Pack: The Goat Ultra Skin.

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Available now, this might be the darkest and most gorgeous metroidvania hitting Xbox and PC this year

Craving a new punishing soulslike adventure? Pick up arms in Mandragora and become the hero of a world that has fallen to ruinous monsters. Crafted by narrative experts previously known for Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree’s narrative is almost as haunting as its combat.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree screenshots showing off gameplay for the 2.5D side scrolling action RPG that blends metroidvania and soulslike gameplay.

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