Latest articles by Richard Devine
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 have cross-save?
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be on console and PC, and in the case of the latter, not just from one source. But can you cross-save your progress between them?
Black Ops 7 and Game Pass: everything you need to know before you play
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the second title in the franchise to launch under Microsoft ownership, but with the recent Xbox Game Pass changes, what's the status of the latest game?
Is Football Manager 26 on Game Pass?
Gaming Football Manager 26 marks the return of the popular management sim, but if you're on Xbox Game Pass, can you play it as part of your subscription?
Razer's latest PS5 controller is also one of the best you can get for PC
Review Razer's latest controller isn't for the Xbox crowd, but if you're a PC or PS5 gamer, then it's absolutely glorious. Here's why it might be your new favorite.
Black Ops 7 most probably ISN'T launching early
Gaming A rumor surfaced stating there was a chance Black Ops 7 could launch early, but in all truth, it looks like a dud.
How to complete Echoes of the Dead in Black Ops 6 in just an hour
Gaming The Echoes of the Dead event is now live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and while it runs for a week, you will only need an hour to complete it and reap the rewards.
3 reasons Call of Duty is BACK with Black Ops 7
Gaming All the "cool kids" might be ripping on Black Ops 7 and 'jumping ship' to Battlefield 6, but I'm not buying into that. Here's why I'm all-in on this year's Call of Duty.
HP's latest gaming laptop is a love letter to League of Legends
News HP has revealed a special edition Omen 16 gaming laptop that won't really interest you if you're not a fan of League of Legends. But if you are, form an orderly queue!
Black Ops 7 needs to steal this Battlefield 6 feature
Gaming Battlefield 6's campaign might not be the highlight of the release, but if you play it, you'll get a handy reminder that you can regain your storage when you're done.
How to redeem Monster Energy rewards in Black Ops 7
Gaming Monster Energy is offering exclusive Black Ops 7 rewards with purchases of its products, but the process of redeeming them is far too convoluted. Here's what you need to know.
Should you play Battlefield 6 or Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? What we think
Feature Both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are poised to be some of 2025's biggest games when they come out this fall. But which one is actually better? Here are our thoughts.
Black Ops 7 will say goodbye to heavy SBMM at launch
Gaming Call of Duty's players have been heard, and Activision has confirmed the open matchmaking trialed in the Black Ops 7 beta will carry over to the full release.
Black Ops 7 might not be full of cheaters when it launches
Gaming Black Ops 6 and Warzone have been a cheater-fueled nightmare over the past year, but changes made with the Black Ops 7 beta might make for a different story.
Playing Black Ops 7 on the Xbox One is not a good time
Xbox I'd completely missed that Black Ops 7 will be available on last-gen consoles, and I think it's a mistake. At least right now.
A rare Xbox console deal appears — and it includes free stuff
Deals The Xbox console lineup has got more expensive again, and there's an alarming lack of deals. Fortunately, I found one that's reduced and throws in some free stuff, too.
All the Dark Ops challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Gaming Dark Ops challenges aren't listed in Black Ops 7's Calling Cards menu, as, like previous games, they're secretive. But here's a list of every known Dark Ops so far and how to get it.
Forget massive desktops, this mini PC is perfect for AI and gaming
Deals The GMKtec Evo-X2 is one of a new breed of mini PCs with AMD's incredible Strix Halo APU at its core, besting many desktops on size, price, and performance.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
Does less SBMM in the Black Ops 7 beta also mean lower ping?
Gaming A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?
Here's everything you can earn from the Black Ops 7 beta
Gaming If you're playing the Black Ops 7 beta, you have the chance to acquire some exclusive rewards that will be gone when it ends. Here's what you can get your hands on.
How to get the Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta
Gaming If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.
How to get the Black Ops 7 multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card
Gaming The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a few surprises up its sleeve, not least a Dark Ops Calling Card reward which has been found. If you have the time, it's not too difficult to get.
Xbox Game Pass price hikes: Where's the family plan we need?
Xbox Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not really delivering anything new of value. Meanwhile, the previously tested family plan still doesn't exist.
