https://www.gamespot.com/articles/almost-99-of-black-ops-7-beta-matches-are-cheater-free-activision-claims/1100-6535329/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Ricochet anti-cheat tools have gotten better and better, and will continue to improve, Activision says.

https://www.ign.com/articles/borderlands-4-on-ps5-just-got-its-first-big-discount-at-amazon Borderlands 4 just got a discount at Amazon just weeks after launch, with almost 20% off of the PS5 version of the loot shooter.

https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-finally-comments-on-this-weeks-closer-to-you-pikmin-videos-reveals-theyre-the-first-short-films-from-nintendo-pictures Nintendo has at last offered something of an explanation for its mysterious short film project 'Closer to You', which debuted this week and was later revealed as featuring Pikmin.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fields-of-mistria-exiting-early-access-in-2026-new-mines-update-detailed/1100-6535328/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f NPC Studio lays out the plans to bring Fields of Mistria out of early access while teasing post-launch updates in the future.

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-simpsons-long-rumored-fortnite-mini-season-now-feels-imminent-as-kang-and-kodos-turn-up-in-game Fortnite fans are convinced the game will soon feature a mini-season dedicated to The Simpsons, following the in-game arrival of the show's Kang and Kodos.

https://www.ign.com/articles/crimson-deserts-combat-explained Crimson Desert's combat system combines fighting game influences with swords, magic, and battle robots. How does that strange mix come together? We spoke to developer Pearl Abyss to find out.

https://www.ign.com/articles/wondering-where-metal-gear-creator-hideo-kojima-got-his-future-oriented-and-globalized-outlook-a-life-changing-expo-he-attended-in-1970 Death Stranding and Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima recently revealed how repeated visits to the 1970 World Expo (Expo ‘70) as a child had a “life-changing” impact on him, profoundly shaping his outlook as a game developer. In a separate piece, the legendary video game auteur shared how he had a very different experience of the current Expo 2025.

https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-set-during-post-civil-war-period-canceled-last-year-due-to-increasing-concerns-over-us-political-climate-report Ubisoft allegedly scrapped early plans for an Assassin's Creed game set during the U.S. post-Civil War period, a report has claimed, with the decision made primarily due to anxiety surrounding the country's current political climate.

https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnites-halloween-plans-get-off-to-messy-start-following-social-media-snafu-involving-doja-cat-and-a-sex-toy Fortnite has assembled its largest ever cast of Halloween crossovers in time for the game's latest Fortnitemares celebrations, including Wednesday Addams.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/catan-sixth-edition-strategy-board-game-and-expansion-amazon-deals/1100-6530696/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Popular expansions for the classic strategy board game are also on sale for the first time for Big Deal Days.