Games

This week during the Call of Duty NEXT event, players of Call of Duty got a wealth of information about both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. For the most part, the information was positive and well-received. In relation to Call of Duty: Warzone, it was announced that Verdansk will return as a map, a location which served as the original battleground for Call of Duty’s battle royale game, and has been eagerly anticipated by players for quite some time now. For those playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on older consoles, Activision clarified that at least one feature seen in previous Call of Duty games will not be available on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

This weekend, it’s possible that “Inside Out 2” will reach its highest box office milestone yet. As the Pixar classic nears the end of its extended cinema run, the sequel is almost there in breaking into the top 10 domestic box office records of all time. With $646 million earned so far, “Inside Out 2” needs just $8 million more to surpass “Jurassic World’s” ($653 million) record and join an elite club. The Disney sequel made a strong start this summer by earning $200 million in domestic markets within only 5 days. Its popularity continued, with audiences propelling “Inside Out 2” to become a bona fide sensation over the summer.

Even though Team Asobi’s Astro Bot initially estimates a playtime of 12 to 15 hours, it appears that the game offers a dense experience with over 80 stages and more than 300 Bots to save. But don’t let the launch be the end of your adventure, as the developer has confirmed free additional content after release.

85 years ago, Marvel Comics was born as Timely Comics under Martin Goodman’s leadership, later evolving into Atlas Comics and finally adopting its current name in 1961. The story of Marvel began with the creation of The Fantastic Four and other legendary titles by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others. To mark this significant milestone, Marvel Studios shared a touching video on social media, featuring vintage footage of Lee and interviews with actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This heartfelt tribute is sure to bring joy to any Marvel enthusiast’s heart.

Universal Studios has unveiled a dynamic promotional image for “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the forthcoming chapter in the blockbuster Jurassic Park series, marking a new phase of the park’s story. Starring Scarlett Johansson, this movie is scheduled to hit theaters on July 2, 2025, making it an ideal choice for filmgoers over the July 4th weekend, traditionally a popular period for family-friendly blockbusters like Jurassic World. The summer of 2025 looks set to be action-packed, with major franchises such as Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and Warner Bros.’ Superman (directed by James Gunn) also making their way to the big screen.

Fans of “One Piece” continue to hold the Marineford Arc as one of the most impressive stories involving the Straw Hat Pirates, due to the epic battles faced by Luffy and his team, and also because it demonstrated that creator Eiichiro Oda wasn’t afraid to remove significant characters from the Grand Line. While we may have to wait a while before seeing Marineford appear in the live-action Netflix series, fans are revisiting this location on their own terms. To retell the “One Piece” story, one enthusiast has constructed an amazing display using Legos.