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Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 has much worse input lag than PS5

  • Switch 2 multiplayer latency is higher than PS5’s.
  • Portable mode averaged 100ms, versus 49ms on PS5.
  • Multiplayer mostly runs at 60fps; the campaign is capped at 30fps.

Digital Foundry found that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has substantially higher input lag on Switch 2 than on PS5, which could make multiplayer less responsive for Nintendo players. The findings highlight a performance trade-off in the series’ return to Nintendo hardware after 13 years. Measured multiplayer…

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The best local co-op games to play in 2026

  • Local co-op still has plenty of options in 2026.
  • The selection spans four major gaming platforms.
  • Picks range from action campaigns to relaxed puzzles.

The article highlights local co-op games for players who want to share a screen, arguing that couch and split-screen experiences still offer plenty of worthwhile choices. Its 2026 selection focuses on less widely featured titles across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. The games…

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Drift 36 codes (November 2026)

  • Drift 36 codes provide free in-game cash.
  • The article lists 20 available codes.
  • Cash can help players buy cars and upgrades.

AutoBlox Games’ Roblox racing game Drift 36 offers promotional codes that players can redeem for free in-game cash. The rewards help players buy cars and upgrades, expand their garages and progress without earning all their money through racing. The article lists 20 codes, including 80KLIKES, 75KLIKES, 5KACTIVE and…

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Doom Creator John Romero Revives Xbox-Canceled Game At New Publisher

  • Romero Games has secured a new publisher.
  • The Xbox-cancelled shooter has been redesigned.
  • The studio now employs about 15 developers.

Doom creator John Romero says Romero Games has found a new publisher for its next shooter, after Xbox cancelled the project during its 2025 layoffs. The studio owns the project’s intellectual property and has redesigned the game to fit a much smaller team, giving the work a chance…

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Where to find all eight hireable NPCs in Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season

  • Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season includes eight free-to-hire NPCs.
  • Five NPCs are in the south; the others are spread around the map.
  • Pirate Shop Tokens can unlock items that usually cost V-Bucks.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season has launched with One Piece-themed content and eight NPCs players can find around the map. All eight can be hired for free, giving players a way to recruit characters during a run. Five NPCs are in the southern part of the map, with one…

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Itch.io reports daily game listings have doubled, mostly due to AI projects

  • Itch.io’s daily new game pages rose from about 3,000 to over 6,000.
  • The platform says AI projects make up most of the new pages.
  • Downloads and purchases have not doubled alongside the listings.

Itch.io says the number of new game pages created each day has more than doubled since August, rising from about 3,000 to over 6,000 by 30 October. The surge matters because the storefront is a major outlet for independent developers, and a larger volume of listings can make…

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How to solve the Frog Statue Puzzle in Fortnite

  • Find three frog statues south of Lantern Landing.
  • Interact with each four times to face them inwards.
  • Rare Chests may contain Pirate Shop access tokens.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters season includes a puzzle involving three frog statues on the centre island. Turning them towards the island’s middle makes Rare Chests appear, offering players a chance to find valuable loot. The statues are just south of Lantern Landing, grouped around the centre island and initially…

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Team Fortress 2 spinoff Mann Versus Zombies looks so good it could almost be official

  • Mann Versus Zombies has a new gameplay trailer.
  • The TF2 mod is planned for early 2027.
  • Up to eight players can face endless zombie waves.

A new gameplay trailer shows Mann Versus Zombies, a community-made Team Fortress 2 mod that turns familiar maps into arenas for an endless zombie-survival challenge. The project is on track for release in early 2027, offering fans a new co-operative way to play the long-running shooter. The mod…

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New Fortnite Item Makes Everything on the Item Shop Completely Free

  • A rare token gives a whole team two weeks of free eligible shop items.
  • Claimed items remain in players’ lockers after the token expires.
  • It can be used before 15 December and again in 2027.

Fortnite’s Pirate Shop Access token lets a team claim eligible Item Shop items for free for two weeks, offering players a chance to collect cosmetics during the pirate-themed Treasure Hunters season. It matters because the shop includes costly crossover items, including a One Piece bundle priced at 4,000…

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The 10 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of November 2026

  • November brings 10 anticipated science fiction and fantasy releases.
  • The picks include new series, returning sagas and debut authors.
  • Stories range from sky pirates to cosmic horror.

A preview highlights 10 science fiction and fantasy books expected in November 2026, spanning new series, continuing sagas and debut novels. The selection ranges from sky-pirate adventures and Slavic-inspired epic fantasy to faerie intrigue, magical school trouble and cosmic horror, offering readers a varied set of releases for…

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