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Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 launches February 6 with idol group debut

Angels of Delusion arrive

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Zenless Zone Zero ver. 2.6

HoYoverse has announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6, titled Encore for an Old Dream. The update launches on February 6 across all platforms.

Version 2.6 acts as an interlude after Season 2’s climax. It brings players back to Sixth Street. The update centers on dreams, love, and New Eridu’s annual Gilded Carrot Day celebration.

The spotlight falls on the debut of idol group Angels of Delusion. Two new Agents, Sunna and Aria, join the roster. The update also introduces new events, system improvements, and festive rewards. These include an Inter-Knot Membership and lucky draws tied to a massive 4 billion Polychrome prize pool.

As Gilded Carrot Day approaches, New Eridu lights up. Festive decorations fill the streets. Tension still simmers beneath the surface.

The Phaethon siblings take on an urgent commission involving an illegal intelligent entity. This leads them back to Sixth Street and into another partnership with Jane Doe. The celebration also reaches the 404 Error music venue, where Angels of Delusion prepare for their first live performance. An enigmatic vocal coach guides them. Even with Hollows looming, the city keeps dreaming. Songs find their audience. Someone always stands guard. This is New Eridu.

Angels of Delusion fight as a coordinated unit. Sunna and Aria lead the charge in Version 2.6.

Angels of Delusion

Sunna is an S-Rank Physical Support Agent. She boosts Attack and Anomaly teammates. Her companion, Bubblegum, marks enemies with Cat’s Gaze. Players can detonate these marks to deal damage and buff the entire squad. Her Ultimate delivers a heavy hammer strike and triggers a Quick Assist.

Aria joins as an Ether Anomaly Agent. She serves as the group’s lead vocalist. She features two forms: a construct form and an idol projection. Aria specializes in high burst damage against enemies affected by Attribute Anomalies. She excels in direct confrontations.

Supporting them is Bangboo Biggest Fan. The fan club president restores HP over time. It can also increase squad Attack when at least two Angels of Delusion members are present. Sunna and Aria will receive new outfits, with Aria’s costume featuring a dual-form design. S-Rank Agents Yixuan and Yuzuha will also return via rerun banners.

The main event, A Harmony of Delusions, puts Proxies behind the scenes. Players act as backstage staff for Angels of Delusion. They manage training schedules and social media activities. The event features rhythm-based gameplay and an expanded Marcel Adventure with new maps and mechanics.

Hollow Zero

Hollow Zero also expands with a new mode called Operation Matrix. It introduces weekly rotating themed stages with unique mechanics. Teams consist of three Primary Agents, one Bangboo, and one Auxiliary Agent. New Resonia and Agent-specific Gears deepen strategy. A new Sweep function also streamlines progression.

Rewards roll out alongside several optimizations. Agents Lycaon and Harumasa receive enhancements. Pan Yinhu gets a new outfit through a limited-time event.

A special Inter-Knot Membership event begins today. Players can earn Polychrome through daily activities. Login rewards total 3,300 Polychromes. From February 14 to 23, Gilded Surprise, Wonderful Boo-ns offers daily lucky draws. Players get a chance to share the 4 billion Polychrome prize pool.

HoYoverse will also launch a global fan initiative titled Sugar Rush: Cuteness Saves the World. The campaign includes worldwide collaborations, offline events, and themed activities. Fans can earn exclusive merchandise such as towels, light sticks, and T-shirts. More details will be shared through official channels.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 launches February 6 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC, iOS, and Android. New and returning players can still log in to claim the free S-Rank Agent Zhao. The game is rated Teen by the ESRB and PEGI 12.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look

Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access

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A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.

It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.

The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.

This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.

In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.

The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.

Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.

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AMD launches Radeon RX 9050 graphics card

Affordable GPU option for AAA titles

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AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.

This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.

The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.

Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.

This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.

Key specs:

  • Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
  • Compute Units: 16
  • VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
  • Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
  • TBP: 92W

In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.

This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.

Users can download the software here.

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NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more

First gameplay details revealed

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NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.

2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.

The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.

Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes

NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.

AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.

The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.

MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges

The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.

Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.

MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates

MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.

Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.

MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.

Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER

The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.

NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.

NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.

Watch the full trailer. 

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