https://www.ign.com/articles/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-pops-up-on-esrb-website A listing for the unannounced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has appeared online.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-beta-adds-non-sbmm-playlist-opens-for-everyone/1100-6535236/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Black Ops 7 beta has introduced something fans have wanted for years.

https://www.ign.com/articles/crimson-desert-gameplay-ign-first Check out 11 minutes of brand new Crimson Desert gameplay, showcasing an action-packed quest to retake a fortress captured by rebels.

https://www.ign.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-praised-in-japan-for-how-quintessentially-hokkaido-it-feels Released on October 2, Ghost of Yotei is quickly garnering praise from Japanese gamers who are busy exploring Sucker Punch’s depiction of 1600s Japan. Its choice of setting, picturesque scenery, and expansive map seem to be resonating with local residents, with the developers receiving plaudits for their detailed research and sense of style.

https://www.ign.com/articles/after-a-epic-journey-lasting-almost-15-years-youtuber-kurtjmac-has-finally-reached-minecrafts-far-lands It's taken 14-and-a-half years, but Minecraft YouTuber KurtJMac has finally reached the Far Lands.

https://www.ign.com/articles/after-the-week-microsoft-had-youd-be-forgiven-for-believing-a-rumor-that-xbox-had-canceled-its-next-gen-hardware-plans-but-the-company-insists-its-false Microsoft has issued a statement insisting it remains committed to Xbox consoles after a fresh rumor that it planned to exit the hardware business.

https://www.ign.com/articles/97-of-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-beta-cheaters-were-caught-within-30-minutes-of-signing-in-activision-says 97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cheaters were caught within 30 minutes of signing into the beta, Activision has said.

https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-confirms-it-scrapped-the-xbox-game-pass-discount-on-all-games-and-dlc-purchases-gives-subscribers-more-rewards-points-instead Microsoft has confirmed it has scrapped the Xbox Game Pass discount on DLC purchases. Instead, it’s giving subscribers more points for use in its Rewards scheme.

https://www.ign.com/articles/kingmakers-delayed-indefinitely-as-developer-says-it-needs-more-time-before-we-feel-good-about-charging-money-for-it Redemption Road has delayed its shooter strategy game Kingmakers indefinitely, saying it needs "a little bit more time on content polish before we feel good about charging money for it."

https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-issues-official-statement-in-response-to-generative-ai-claim-as-openai-ceo-sam-altman-calls-sora-2-copyrighted-character-videos-interactive-fan-fiction OpenAI has vowed to give copyright holders “more granular control” over character generation after its Sora 2 app produced a flood of videos that depicted copyrighted characters — including those owned by Nintendo.