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Modern Warfare 4 beta hasn’t even started yet, but Call of Duty devs are already responding to fans over SBMM: “We asked for feedback and you definitely gave it to us”
Call of Duty developers have begun responding to fan feedback about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) even before the Modern Warfare 4 beta has opened, after players used early feedback channels to voice strong opinions on the system. A developer acknowledged the response, saying “we asked for feedback and you definitely gave it to us,” suggesting the…
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All of the pirates in Hooded Horse city builder Corsair Cove hate me because I can’t make them eyepatches fast enough
Stories of pirates are full of swashbuckling, daring-do, and grog. But Limbic Entertainment’s city builder Corsair Cove reveals those hijinx are only a sideshow: logistics is the star. As the proud owner of a tropical island surrounded by high seas dotted with patrolling Spanish galleons, pirate hunters, and kraken, your focus is squarely on building…
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‘I’m talking to him’ – Sam Hutchinson plotting Sheffield Wednesday reunion at non-league club – thestar.co.uk
‘I’m talking to him’ – Sam Hutchinson plotting Sheffield Wednesday reunion at non-league club thestar.co.uk
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Lost Star Wars RPG Officially Resurfaces Online
Early gameplay footage from a cancelled Star Wars role-playing game, reportedly known as Star Wars: Magellan, has resurfaced online after appearing in a developer’s portfolio. The multiplayer-focused RPG was reportedly cancelled in June 2025 when publisher Zynga shut down its developer, Echtra Games, meaning the project never saw an official release. Its reappearance offers fans…
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‘Smell the history’ – Bradford boss makes Hillsborough atmosphere admission ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash – thestar.co.uk
‘Smell the history’ – Bradford boss makes Hillsborough atmosphere admission ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash thestar.co.uk
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EA’s Saudi takeover wouldn’t have happened if the company’s culture “had any semblance of a moral backbone”, say staff fearing layoffs and ownership meddling
Employees at Electronic Arts are voicing fears over layoffs and creative interference following the completion of the company’s leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, which has taken EA private. According to a Game Developer report based on interviews with anonymous staff, workers feel EA’s culture lacks the moral…
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HBO’s Best Thriller Series Just Scored a ‘Silo’ Star
HBO’s acclaimed financial drama Industry has added several notable names to the cast of its fifth and final season, including Silo actress Jessica Brown Findlay. The series, created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, has grown steadily in popularity, and its ratings success this year prompted HBO to commission one last season…
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Why Cheap Retro Handhelds Make More Sense Than Ever In 2026
Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. It’s no secret that starting a gaming hobby is more expensive than ever before, with console price increases, select games retailing for $80, and accessories making the barrier to entry even…