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]]>When was the last time that a Call of Duty (any Call of Duty) appeared on a Nintendo console (any Nintendo console)? Well, turns out it was longer than we thought, as that game was Ghosts for the Wii. And for those who don’t feel like googling it, that launched in 2013. So yeah, it’s been a while.
Nevertheless, the drought is officially over as of this October. That’s when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives for the Switch 2, with an edition that looks surprisingly sharp. At least, it does from the first trailer, shared last week.
In that video, we got a look at Price racing through an urban area, firing from the side of his car. There were also glimpses of what looked to be the multiplayer modes in action, with plenty of running and gunning, airstrikes, and monster-sized explosions.
You might’ve noticed that there are some console-specific options shown in that trailer. It being the Switch, those were kind of a given, and indeed Activison and Infinity Ward will be making use of the console’s unique strengths.
Those start with the joy-con 2’s mouse mode, letting players make use of the native, more PC-like, control option. That’s not all though, as gyro controls are ready to roll as well. And in a cool additional note, “cross-play/cross-progression” is also included. That’s a pretty slick option, not to mention unexpected.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on the Switch 2 in a little under two months, on October 23rd, 2026.
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]]>Trapped on an exo-colony that’s embroiled in a planetary Deathstorm seems like it’d be a harrowing experience. So does facing down legions of hostile beasts, while trying to survive said storm. We’re talking about upcoming first-person shooter Alien Deathstorm there, a game that’s firmly on our radar.
For those not following the game, it’s developer Rebellion‘s latest project. We first reported on it a few months back, though it’s looking even better now. In the latest look, genre fans can check out even more of the lone engineer in action.
We got a good look at the above thanks to a showing at Gamescom today, and it’s looking sharp. The levels of atmosphere are off the charts in this new trailer, as the storm is a constant threat to everything in its path. That includes shearing off sections of a building that the engineer is making his/her way through.
Then there are the aliens. Looking almost as relentless as the storm, the tidal wave of savage foes that’ve over taken the colony look to come in a few forms, all of which are sufficiently nasty.
Alien Deathstorm sees you exploring a devastated off-world colony which has been ravaged by a cataclysmic mega-storm and overrun by dangerous aliens. You will have to use your skills and firepower to discover what has happened to the colony. You knew it was going to be bad, but it’s much worse than you expected, and it’s going downhill fast. What you thought was a rescue mission has now become a furious fight for survival.
Action-horror first-person shooter Alien Deathstorm puts you in the heat of the action as an isolated Engineer faced with insurmountable odds. Dropped into a decimated human colony at the mercy of both a planetary scale storm and a seemingly endless swarm of predatory aliens. The storm is an ever-present and escalating danger. It has already wreaked unprecedented damage on the planet and proves a constant, ongoing threat to the intrepid Engineer.
Rebellion press release
So, what’d you think? For our part, we’re more impressed with Alien Deathstorm every time we see it. So far anyway, it’s looking like a title to watch, as it heads towards its Spring of 2027 release for the XBOX Series X|S, PC (via Steam and XBOX on PC), and PS5. Along with the those platforms, players can also look for Alien Deathstorm to hit Game Pass on day one, and be XBOX Cloud playable.
If you’d like to see more in the meantime, check out the official site, here.
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]]>Probably one of the most anticipated retro first-person shooters out there at present, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is rocketing towards release. The title follows up on the 2023 original, which was a breakaway hit for developer Auroch Digital.
Boltgun 2 is looking like it might be a worthy successor to that lineage too, adding in more of just about everything. That includes a second playable character. Ultramarine Malum Caedo will be joined by Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath this time, as they engage a horde of Chaos filth.
If you’ve been waiting for more about the game, praise the Emperor, because your day has arrived. That’s thanks to the title’s appearance at Gamescom, which has been quite generous with details. Chief amongst those, is the reveal of a new arch-foe, called Vashtorr the Arkifane.
That’s not all though. Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games have also announced a massive name that’s set to rock the soundtrack for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. That would be one Mick Gordon, who shooter fans should be well familiar with, thanks to his work on DOOM.
If you’re a fan of his, then you’ll no doubt recognize his work the second the below trailer starts up. It loaded with blasting audio, and more daemons than you shake a chainsword at.
Traveling to an isolated star system to check on reports of increased Chaos activity, playable characters Ultramarine Malum Caedo and Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath soon find themselves facing the wrath of Vashtorr the Arkifane. A demigod of immense power, Vashtorr awakens a vast daemonic machine at the centre of the planet, causing a catastrophic explosion and destroying much of the Imperial fleet. Now Malum and Nyra must race from world to world to cleanse the corruption powering Vashtorr’s daemonic machinations – and to stand a chance of banishing the demigod back to the Warp.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 continues where the original Boltgun left off, bringing unrepentant strafing action and increased variety of killer weapon selection to fans. Battle fan-favorite foes like the sassy plague-spreading Nurglings and Chaos Cultists, as well as all-new enemies. The ferocious Bloodletters and their bloodthirsty Juggernauts are just the beginning. Greater terrors await in the Emperor’s endless war.
Big Fan Games press release
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is heading towards an October 14th release date. Fans will be able to pick it up for the PC, PS5, and XBOX Series X|S. Prefer to take the action mobile with the Switch 2? Well, as of today, it’s officially on the way to Nintendo’s latest platform. That won’t mean a day one release, but publisher Big Fan Games says to expect it not long afterwards.
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]]>One of the best-loved first-person shooters from the 64bit era, Turok was a legend that spawned a few high-quality sequels. But that was then, and the series has tumbled through a series of missteps ever since. Fast-forward to the present though, and it might be poised for a big time comeback.
At least, it looks that way from what we’ve seen so far of Turok: Origins. A game that sports some sharp graphics, and will let players engage with its world in FPS style, or third-person. That’s a big change for the line, but not the only one.
This time around, fans can look for not just one superhero to play as, but an Order of humanity defenders. From the looks oof the previews, we’re thinking that’ll include a set cadre of playable heroes, and yes, that also means that there’ll be co-op play ready to roll. Playes might need the help, as the Order looks to fend off the reptilian enemies of humanity across the galaxy, including throughout The Lost Land.
That’s a name that should ring familiar for anyone who played the classic games. And from the new trailer that was just released, it looks like the ancient version of the place is no less dangerous.
Turok: Origins is the modern evolution of the classic dinosaur-hunting game series. Players will take on the mantle of the mystical Order of the Turok, heroic guardians of unimaginable power locked in a war for survival against ferocious dinosaurs and a terrifying alien threat that seeks to destroy all human life in the galaxy. Unleash devastating attacks on enemies with powerful weapons and abilities in both first-person and third-person action. Embark on a high-stakes adventure across the treacherously beautiful Lost Lands, solo or together with friends, and unravel the mysteries that hold the key to saving humanity.
Saber Interactive press release
Turok: Origins is heading to the PC, PS5, XBOX Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Fans an look for the fresh take on the property to arrive some time the Spring of 2027.
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]]>If you’re a first-person shooter fan, and specifically a Call of Duty fan, then you know this release calendar has been an interesting one. The upcoming release, which will be a fourth Modern Warfare title, looks sharp in a few ways.
The campaign is definitely a part of that, as it once again includes the likes of Price and Ghost. It also stars a wholly new theater of war, with a 21st century Korean conflict. Right there with that though, is a multiplayer suite that looks more interesting than it has in a while.
While the series has had its fans throughout its entire run, this new title actually looks like a return to form. By that, we mean that it’s (so far) sans any kind of celebrities or wackiness. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s multiplayer is looking like it might be an answer to fan feedback, and if so, that’d be a very good thing indeed.
One of the new additions too, is Kill Block. A fresh multiplayer mode, Kill Block features a battleground that can move and shift, in high-tech fashion. From what we understand, this doesn’t happen in-game, but is a narrative element behind the mode itself.
As it happens, it was also the star of the game’s appearance at NY’s Fanatics Fest last month. The crew from developer Infinity Ward took the game to the con in what looks to be grand style. That included an early look at the title in action, as well as a ridiculously cool booth.
And to give players everywhere a look at the festivities, the latest release in the From the Ward video series has the full look. That includes the event itself, as well as what went into creating it.
Hyped? Well, hang on, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 lands on the XBOX Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC on October 23rd, 2026. Pre-orders are open now, and placing one will get you playing (the campaign) a week early, on October 16th.
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]]>Coming up fast is the next installment of the Call of Duty series. As you might know, that’ll be Modern Warfare 4, a title that’ll pick up from the ending of 2023’s third game in that set. As such, players can look forward to more of Price and Ghost, as well as a range of new characters.
In keeping with that theme, the first-person shooter will also feature a whole new theater of action. South Korea plays home to that, as it fends off an all-out assault from the North. Hang on though, because (obviously) that’s not all. Because along with all of the new campaign elements, there’s also the multiplayer.
Starring new modes, including the intriguing Kill Block, CoD’s multiplayer looks like it might be returning to form. From what we’ve seen in the previews, it does seem like Modern Warfare 4 will get back to gritty military action, offering less (none?) of the pop culture crossovers and flamboyant cosmetics that we’ve seen in recent times.
If so, and right now that’s a big “if”, then the recentering would be just what fans have been pining for.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives for the XBOX Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC on October 23rd, 2026. But as mentioned above, for those who pre-order, there’s a chance to play a shade early.
Just revealed by Activision, the upcoming FPS will be offering an early access play-window, as goes its single-player campaign. No, those looking forward to getting into multiplayer won’t be able to dig in. But for those who are eager to play the campaign, well they might want to think about a pre-order.
Those who do just that will be able to play a full week early, on October 16th. That’s a pretty generous window, from what we’ve seen over the years. And feasibly, you could try to wrap up the campaign and be ready to blast away in the game’s multi, come the global release on the 23rd. Food for thought.
Before we go though, we have a reveal for you in the form of the Losing Ground mission from the that very campaign. In it, prospective players will get a look at all-out chaos, as a Korean squad attempts to survive a war that’s been thrust upon them.
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]]>Revitalized and ready for another round is Call of Duty, with the upcoming fourth (current) Modern Warfare title. That much was revealed a while ago, as Activision took the wraps off of what looks to be an action-packed new offering.
So far, you’ve seen a look at the campaign and more, thanks to the From the Ward video series. But there’s much more that’s left to be talked about, and that starts with Kill Block.A new mode that we told you about a couple of weeks back, Kill Block gets a detailed explanation via a new video release.
A totally new mode, Kill Block will apparently look to present a new experience for every match. That’s according to Activision, who says that the mode will take place in a single location. Be that as it may though, it’s also a locale that can morph and change.
That’s done (in game) via a series of “massive steel structures”. Said structures are called Slabs, and can change the layout of the Kill Block map between firefights. That’s meant to lend itself to a “live-fire” exercise that will try to keep 3 vs 3 and 10 vs 10 matches fresh.
Kill Block takes place inside the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility, an adaptive live-fire environment where the map physically reconfigures between matches. Three modular Slabs, massive steel structures moved by motors and rail-mounted tracks, combine into hundreds of possible layouts, so no two matches play out the same way.
Activision press release
Fans can look for Kill Block to be playable upon Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s release, on October 23rd. It won’t be a one and done play type either. The mode will support “expanded Gunfight experiences, including 3v3 and the all-new Gunfight 10v10 mode, with additional core Multiplayer modes planned post-launch.”
Click over to Activision’s official Call of Duty site here, to check out more about Kill Block.
While the new mode is looking sharp, there’s another element that hasn’t really gotten much of a once over. And yes, that’d be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s arsenal. But don’t worry, because the latest of the From the Ward videos is here, and the topic is hardware.
Most of the guns that’ll be usable in the game look to be what you’d expect. You’ve got your shotguns, your sniper rifles, and more. Though even so, there are a few surprises. For one thing, Modern Warfare 4 will have a guidable, gun-mountable, mini-missile launcher. There’s also a six-shooter that looks absolutely killer, with two firing modes.
There are a few nuggets of info in this episode of From the Ward that are right along those lines. And honestly, they’re pretty slick sounding. What you shouldn’t expect though, is for this episode of the series to be a catalogue of guns.
This installment of From the Ward isn’t really about that. Instead, it gets deep into what went into designing those weapons, from a development standpoint. If you’re into that though, it’s an enjoyable watch that sheds a tad more light on what Modern Warfare 4 will bring to the table.
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]]>Playing directly off of some of the best-loved console FPS’ of all time, is Agent 64: Spies Never Die. Replicant D6‘s upcoming first-person shooter will look to recreate the feel of those classics, in terms of both gameplay and look. In doing that though, it’s decidedly carving out its own universe.
The title stars John Walter, a spy in the classic mold. Walter is on the hunt for a global supervillain, and his nemesis, Dominic Pulp. That mission will take him through a full 14 stage campaign, complete with a neat looking arsenal to make use of, and some spycraft. Walter will have to take on a small army, sure, but he’ll also need to save hostages, steal secrets, and even don disguises on occasion. That’s not all either, as this classically-styled action affair will also feature a full multiplayer mode.
Local split-screen play will allow for four players in that realm, while online fans can dig into 8 player action. And yes, this one looks to have all the 64bit trimmings. According to Replicant D6, players can look for “70+ nostalgic cheats and gritty modifiers like Big Heads, Melee Disarms, slow bullet speeds, and random weapon changes in Paradox Mode.”
“Rare’s classic shooters were my favorite games as a child, and there’s so much fun from the N64 era that feels totally forgotten today,” said solo developer Replicant D6. “Agent 64takes all of the adrenaline-fueled memorable moments from the classics, trims out the limitations, and adds in my inspirations from modern action film classics like John Wick. Gamers who played Rare’s beloved titles will feel immediately at home, and those who haven’t will discover a new love for a benchmark era of gaming they missed out on.”
Replicant D6 press release
Ready for action? Agent 64: Spies Never Die is set to hit the PC (via Steam) on Tuesday, August 11th.
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]]>By now, every Call of Duty fan knows that a fourth Modern Warfare title is incoming. The new game will pick up from the last episode of the rebooted series, but also looks like it’ll be shaking things up a bit when it comes to narrative.
Early looks at the campaign have, so far, been packed with surprises. A drastic shift in (at least part of) the storyline will see action in the Koreas, a first. It’s big-stakes stuff too, as the North is seen invading the South. That’s not all though, as Price is apparently a rogue agent, and hunted by none other than Ghost.
For those elements alone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 looks like it might be a title to watch for fans.
As neat as the above looks, there’s more. The multiplayer looks like it’s also set to cause some shaking, though in a way that might have it getting back to basics. If true, that’d be great, especially for those who feel the game had strayed way too far from its core themes.
To that end, we’ve seen a bit of the in-game action to date, but apparently there’s more to come. And by that, we mean a whole new mode. According to Activision, that would be Kill Block, which will… well, actually, we don’t really know what Kill Block will entail. The only hint that’s arrived is that it looks to take place in a pretty contained arena.
That much at least, we could tell from the teaser video posted to X earlier today.
Intrigued? Well, those who are interested won’t have too long to wait. As you can see above, Activision has also revealed that Kill Block will be debuting this very month. That happening will be at Fanatics Fest, in New York City. Yes, Fanatics Fest.
If you’re not familiar with the convention in question, Fanatics Fest is all about sport. Taking place at the Javits Center in NYC, and hosted by the Fanatics brand, Fanatics Fest 2026 is set to welcome in a massive amount of monster talent.
Just how monster? Well, the likes of Eli Manning, Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Carlos Beltran, Novak Djokovic, Brett Favre, David Wright, Daryl Strawberry, and Cam Skattebo, are all scheduled. Actually, let’s add the world champion NY Knicks to that lineup also. Jalen Brunson and a host of others are named on the official website.
To put it mildly, it sounds like a big show. On top of all those stars though, the event will also include the aforementioned Call of Duty. Now, just how the game’s new Kill Block mode will be featured, we’re honestly not sure. But nevertheless, Fanatics Fest looks to be where its introduction will take place.
As for the show itself, fans can look for that to run from July 16th through the 19th. Tickets are on sale now too, if you’re going to be in town. As far as Kill Block though, we’ll look to have any trailers or press releases/info for you right here on BG, as it’s released.
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]]>Still looking like something fairly new for the long-running franchise is Turok: Origins. If you haven’t been following along, that’s being cooked up right now by Saber Interactive, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. While it’s still fast and brutal looking action, which is right in line with other games in the line, it otherwise shakes things up a decent amount.
For one thing, fans can now swap between first and third person action. Turok being typically an FPS, that’s definitely a new approach. Then there’s the fact that it also features a shift towards co-op play. That’s a big time change, though one that players don’t have to engage with, if they prefer playing solo. Either way though, that brings us to the fact that there isn’t just one Turok.
Unlike in the legacy series, this new game will feature a cadre of “guardians” called the Order of the Turok. That’s where the multiplayer comes in, with players fielding their own hero on a quest to stop an alien threat that’s out to smite humanity itself.
While we didn’t get a ton of new story info today, we did receive a fresh look at gameplay. And for those looking for sci-fi firefights, superpowers, and gigantic dinosaur-like beasts, it might just hit the spot for you. Check it out below.
In Turok: Origins, players will take on the mantle of the mystical Order of the Turok, heroic guardians of unimaginable power locked in a battle for survival against ferocious dinosaurs and a terrifying alien threat that seeks to destroy all human life in the galaxy. Unleash devastating attacks on enemies with powerful weapons and abilities in both first-person and third-person action. Embark on a high-stakes adventure across the treacherously beautiful Lost Lands, on your own or together with friends, and unravel the mysteries that hold the key to saving humanity.
Saber Interactive press release
Sink your teeth into Turok: Origins when it arrives this fall, for the PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam). In the meantime, you can check out more about the game here, on the official site.
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