Gaming

Call of Duty: Warzone transforms to 1984

Warzone Crosses 100 Million Players

Published

April 23, 2021

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Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season Three launches today with the most ambitious free content offering in Call of Duty history.

Season Three marks a huge celebration for Call of Duty: Warzone, which has crossed 100 million players since its launch last year. The free-to-play, free-for-everyone battle royale experience that fans know and love, receives its biggest transformation yet, travelling back to 1984 and the Cold War.

The new Warzone features massive changes, including new and reimagined locations, new gameplay options and deep optimizations across the entire map as nearly every building, surface and object has been touched to provide a more seamless gameplay experience.

Black Ops Cold War Season Three

Across Black Ops Cold War, throughout Season Three players will experience new multiplayer maps and modes, the next chapter of Call of Duty Zombies in Outbreak and a host of new gear to use in the battles ahead. This is just the beginning with more content, events and surprises to come this season and beyond.

“The launch of Warzone has reinvented Call of Duty. In just over a year, more than 100 million players around the world have jumped in to play Warzone together, and starting today we’re taking it to a new level,” said Rob Kostich, President, Activision.

“Season Three brings a massive amount of content and new updates – the most since launch – to Warzone as it transforms to 1984, while we’re also bringing a tremendous amount of new, free content to Black Ops Cold War. Thank you to our fans everywhere, today is a celebration for our community. There’s so much more coming this season and beyond, get ready.”

Community events

The massive Season Three community celebration taking place today is the culmination of weeks of events inside Warzone that led to waves of Zombies overtaking Verdansk, its eventual nuclear detonation and ultimate transformation — and Call of Duty players were there for every part of it.

For weeks, players have fought-off Zombies throughout Warzone, while tracking their progress via Containment Protocols and Corruption Zones.
Yesterday, as the Zombies horde reached its tipping point, millions of players experienced an event in-game that triggered a nuclear blast decimating the entire Warzone map, as Verdansk went dark.
In its aftermath, Warzone players were transported to Rebirth Island, where a series of mysterious in-game clues and hidden messages helped players unlock the remaining secrets of the event and understand what really happened to Warzone, ultimately transporting everyone to Verdansk in the year 1984, and the highly anticipated launch of Season Three.
As the new Warzone experience officially launches today, the community celebration continues as players head online to play all the new Season Three content, including the new-look Verdansk 1984 Warzone map and a host of new Multiplayer and Zombies content across Black Ops Cold War.
Fans can follow the latest intel @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, or visit www.callofduty.com. Viewers can also head to Twitch.tv/callofduty for live action, including the Atlanta FaZe US$ 100,000 Gold Rush Tournament.

Call of Duty: Warzone is integrated with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Call of Duty and its titles are published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), and developed by studios (in alphabetical order) Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games.

This is a press release from Activision

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Gaming

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches with new Official Pawns

Myrtle Sarrosa and Alodia Gosiengfiao join the adventure.

Published

October 12, 2026

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is now available, bringing new adventures, dungeons, and creator-inspired companions to the fantasy RPG.

The release introduces the Northern region of Norgan, where players must team up with the mysterious Eir to uncover the secrets of the undying Fallen Dragon. The expansion also adds new weapons, skills, character customization options, and 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges.

Players can watch the official launch trailer below.

Watch the official launch trailer

Creators join the adventure as Official Pawns

Several gaming creators from across Asia are joining the game as summonable Official Pawns. These companions offer different combat roles and specializations to help players explore Norgan and take on its challenges.

New additions include Filipino cosplayer and gaming content creator Myrtle Sarrosa, whose Official Pawn, Myrtle Gail, specializes in frontline defense as a Fighter. Other new Official Pawns include BBS from Indian gaming creator BeastBoyShub, Mr.G from Thai creator Gssspotted, and Xyaa from Indian gaming creator Xyaa.

Each companion brings a distinct role to the party, from healing and defensive support to ranged attacks and high-speed melee combat.

Returning Official Pawns also receive upgrades. Filipino gaming personality Alodia Gosiengfiao returns with her Sorcerer Pawn, Alodia, featuring an updated appearance and powerful spells, including Meteoron.

Thai gaming creator HEARTROCKER also returns with FrungFringZ, a Sorcerer equipped with high-level skills and Augural Flare, a powerful spell designed to deal heavy damage to bosses.

Gaming channel The Jooomers brings back Rattlexnake, an evolving companion currently available on Steam. Its vocation, equipment, skills, and combat tactics adapt as its creator progresses through the game.

Players can learn more about the available companions through the official Pawn website.

Available on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen makes its franchise debut on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base game with all Dark Arisen expansion content.

The complete package is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players who already own the base game on these platforms can purchase the Dark Arisen Expansion separately.

The expansion introduces new challenges and equipment while expanding the original game’s world with the frozen Northern region of Norgan. Players can also customize their characters with additional hairstyles and tattoos.

Pricing and availability

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The complete package has a suggested retail price of S$60.90, while the Dark Arisen Expansion is available separately for S$36.90 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The complete package includes:

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Explorer’s Camping Kit
Dragon’s Dogma Music & Sound Collection, featuring custom sounds

Gaming

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo to launch in Gran Turismo 7

Xiaomi becomes 36th company in Vision Gran Turismo project

Published

October 10, 2026

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The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (Xiaomi Vision GT) is coming to Gran Turismo 7, the video game has announced.

Xiaomi becomes the 36th brand and the first technology company to join the Vision Gran Turismo project.

Launched in 2013, the project invites brands to imagine and create original concept cars exclusively for the Gran Turismo video game series.

As such, the Xiaomi Vision GT, which made its global debut at MWC 2026 Barcelona, is a concept only available on the racing simulation. Although, a physical concept was showcased at Auto China 2026 in Beijing.

Gran Turismo 7 introduces the first EV driving experience for the concept model. Challenges feature both the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Vision GT.

This gives players a new way to explore the distinct acceleration, braking, and handling characteristics of the high-performance EVs, albeit in a virtual setting.

Sculpted by the wind

The Xiaomi Vision GT is guided by the design philosophy “Sculpted by the Wind.” Rather than relying on deliberately sharpened surfaces or add-on aerodynamic elements, the car is shaped around a suspended teardrop-like cabin, with every surface aerodynamically optimized and every structural element designed with an airfoil cross-section.

Building on aerodynamic solutions proven in production vehicles such as Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi YU7, Xiaomi Vision GT takes the approach further.

Its cross-shaped headlights also function as airflow guides, while the signature halo-shaped taillight is integrated into the rear air channel. Together with an active wake-control system, these features enable an aerodynamic efficiency value of 4.1 and a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29.

Moreover, Xiaomi Vision GT also introduces the “Sofa Racer” concept, centered on a cocoon-like cockpit that combines comfort, immersion and driver focus.

Powered by Xiaomi Hyper XiaoAi AI Voice Assistant and Xiaomi MiMo foundation model, the cockpit can anticipate and respond to driver intent while connecting naturally with Xiaomi’s Human × Car × Home smart ecosystem.

Gaming

Ubisoft makes The Crew Motorfest available on Switch 2 as Season 11 launches

Carefully optimized for the on-the-go gaming experience

Published

October 10, 2026

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Ubisoft has launched The Crew Motorfest on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the newly released Season 11: Expeditions to Nintendo players.

The Switch 2 version has been carefully optimized to preserve the richness of the title’s experience, while embracing the freedom of playing anywhere and anytime on the handheld.

Ubisoft Ivory Tower officially kicked off The Crew Motorfest’s fourth year of content earlier in the week with Season 11, the title’s most expansive content yet.

It provided players with a new island, Special Events, and never-before seen features, including wildlife roaming across the archipelago.

Aside from Switch 2, the update is available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam Deck, and PC (Ubisoft, Epic Games, Steam).

New vehicles, challenges, more

In Season 11, The Crew Motorfest partners with Crystal Dynamics for a premium DLC pack.

This includes exclusive vehicles, a new island, and a brand-new playlist (Tomb Raider: Secrets of Ni’ihau).

Players will join Lara Croft as she searches for her missing friend who vanished after chasing a powerful relic. Using Lara’s guidance from afar, players will navigate a storm lashed jungle crawling with ancient ruins and deadly predators as every mile brings them closer to the truth.

Moreover, the game’s maps also expands this season with the new free island Kauai. Players can explore this via the Kauai Expeditions Playlist.

The free playlist features eight main events, 40 animals to photograph, and the new Road Discovery feature, which encourages players to travel along all the exciting paths in the game to explore the world, uncover the map, and earn rewards.

Furthermore, Season 11 includes a new winch & towing feature for select vehicles. Winch turns every dead end into an opportunity. Players can haul debris, crack puzzles, explore new blaze trails, and even drag other vehicles out of trouble.

To take on towing challenges, there’s a selection of vehicles like the Hyundai Crater Concept, Suzuki Jimny Winch Ed, and Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6.

The latest season also includes the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. And in a new special event, players can experience a showstopper dedicated to the legendary Bugatti Tourbillon.

A total of 20 new vehicles will roll out across Year 4 and Season 11, including: