Call of Duty Movie Set in Modern Warfare Universe & Fallout 5 Confirmed - July 2026 Gaming News

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• •Paramount Pictures and Activision confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, aiming to authentically represent the iconic setting fans know from the original trilogy. Director Peter Berg also revealed that Infinity Ward is a central character in the film, strengthening its ties to the game’s development studio.[IGN][Dualshockers]
• •Magic: The Gathering announced a new Universes Beyond set featuring 35 Hobbit-themed cards with classic characters like Thorin, Gandalf, and Gollum during MagicCon Amsterdam. This substantial expansion adds new art and game elements, expanding the cross-franchise appeal of MTG.[Polygon]
• •Insomniac Games released a Marvel's Wolverine trailer that generated over 10,000 comments, many discussing speculation over the PlayStation disc format. This title is likely Insomniac’s final game release to include a physical disc edition, signaling a potential shift towards digital-only distribution.[Kotaku]
• •The Xbox Summer Sale 2026 is running for two weeks, offering steep discounts of 90-95% on over 100 games out of more than 2,000 participating titles. This massive sale presents gamers with a major opportunity to acquire AAA and indie games at heavily reduced prices on Xbox platforms.[Pure Xbox]
• •Bethesda continues its Fallout saga with Fallout 5 officially confirmed and ongoing speculation about its features circulating. Additionally, a new expansion named Raven Rock for Fallout 76 will release next year, serving as a prequel to Fallout 3 and adding significant narrative depth to the MMO RPG.[PC Gamer][GamesRadar+]
• •Castlevania Belmont’s Curse developers emphasized returning to the franchise’s core gameplay roots while ensuring the new game remains accessible after a long series hiatus. They aim to balance nostalgia with modern playability for both longtime fans and new audiences.[Destructoid]
• •Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM announced layoffs of up to 32 employees due to continuing legal conflicts and public disputes dating back to 2019. This workforce reduction comes just months after releasing their game Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, which has struggled commercially.[Eurogamer][Rock Paper Shotgun]
• •Nintendo reported that Pokémon and Mario Kart were the best-selling Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 eShop games in Japan during the first half of 2026, reflecting the ongoing popularity of these flagship franchises on handheld consoles in the region.[Nintendo Life]
• •Valve confirmed that the Mann vs Machine update for Team Fortress 2 remains in active development despite delays, with the company assuring players of continued progress. The update was initially announced last year but has faced complexity-related hurdles in its production.[PC Gamer]

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