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• Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps

  27-07-2026 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Meccha Chameleon--a multiplayer prop-hunt game that's been blowing up on Steam lately--seems to have hit its first real road bump since it launched in early June. As pointed out by a player who goes by Feint, some of the game's player-made maps are basically just Trojan horses containing malware. One of Feint's friends had mentioned briefly seeing a command prompt appear while they were downloading the map. Curious, Feint dug into the files and concluded that the map known as Lazer Tag Zero cont
  
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• Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps

  27-07-2026 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Meccha Chameleon--a multiplayer prop-hunt game that's been blowing up on Steam lately--seems to have hit its first real road bump since it launched in early June. As pointed out by a player who goes by Feint, some of the game's player-made maps are basically just Trojan horses containing malware. One of Feint's friends had mentioned briefly seeing a command prompt appear while they were downloading the map. Curious, Feint dug into the files and concluded that the map known as Lazer Tag Zero cont
  
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• Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps

  27-07-2026 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Meccha Chameleon--a multiplayer prop-hunt game that's been blowing up on Steam lately--seems to have hit its first real road bump since it launched in early June. As pointed out by a player who goes by Feint, some of the game's player-made maps are basically just Trojan horses containing malware. One of Feint's friends had mentioned briefly seeing a command prompt appear while they were downloading the map. Curious, Feint dug into the files and concluded that the map known as Lazer Tag Zero cont
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Multiplayer

  27-07-2026 19:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty Season 5 is live in Black Ops 7, bringing more guns and new attachments to the game. You'll definitely want to consider updating your loadouts for this new season of Call of Duty. In this guide, we provide you with some recommended weapon builds to try in Season 5 of multiplayer.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Multiplayer

  27-07-2026 19:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty Season 5 is live in Black Ops 7, bringing more guns and new attachments to the game. You'll definitely want to consider updating your loadouts for this new season of Call of Duty. In this guide, we provide you with some recommended weapon builds to try in Season 5 of multiplayer.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Multiplayer

  27-07-2026 19:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty Season 5 is live in Black Ops 7, bringing more guns and new attachments to the game. You'll definitely want to consider updating your loadouts for this new season of Call of Duty. In this guide, we provide you with some recommended weapon builds to try in Season 5 of multiplayer.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 5

  27-07-2026 19:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is live in Warzone. The big update brings new guns in the battle pass and more attachments to unlock, so this is a good time to update your existing loadouts. In this guide, we will recommend some of the best weapon builds for Warzone in Season 5.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll list the
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 5

  27-07-2026 19:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is live in Warzone. The big update brings new guns in the battle pass and more attachments to unlock, so this is a good time to update your existing loadouts. In this guide, we will recommend some of the best weapon builds for Warzone in Season 5.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll list the
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For BO7 Season 5

  27-07-2026 19:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is live in Warzone. The big update brings new guns in the battle pass and more attachments to unlock, so this is a good time to update your existing loadouts. In this guide, we will recommend some of the best weapon builds for Warzone in Season 5.Black Ops 7's Gunsmith includes the weapon build code feature. Weapon build codes are unique to each weapon and a specific set of attachments, making it easy to share and receive custom weapon builds. We'll list the
  
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• You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers

  27-07-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon card scalpers are generally regarded as the worst part of the hobby, and in Japan, The Pokemon Company is taking steps to address the problem. As part of its crackdown to create a safe shopping environment, The Pokemon Company is introducing a facial recognition system for adult shoppers and children of a certain age.According to its website, this will be a mandatory measure for gaining access to a Pokemon Card Store, and customers may only enter a shop once per day. Presc
  
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• You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers

  27-07-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon card scalpers are generally regarded as the worst part of the hobby, and in Japan, The Pokemon Company is taking steps to address the problem. As part of its crackdown to create a safe shopping environment, The Pokemon Company is introducing a facial recognition system for adult shoppers and children of a certain age.According to its website, this will be a mandatory measure for gaining access to a Pokemon Card Store, and customers may only enter a shop once per day. Presc
  
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• You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers

  27-07-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon card scalpers are generally regarded as the worst part of the hobby, and in Japan, The Pokemon Company is taking steps to address the problem. As part of its crackdown to create a safe shopping environment, The Pokemon Company is introducing a facial recognition system for adult shoppers and children of a certain age.According to its website, this will be a mandatory measure for gaining access to a Pokemon Card Store, and customers may only enter a shop once per day. Presc
  
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• The Best Way To Remake More Final Fantasy Games Is Staring Square Enix In The Face

  27-07-2026 16:12 via gamespot.com
  
  With the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy reaching its conclusion next year, franchise fans are already asking which game will be next for a modern-day glow-up. The subject was brought up during the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Berlin on the weekend, and Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida said that some of the most-requested titles for a remake would need multiple games to pull off successfully.Final Fantasy 6 appears to be at the top of the list--with Final Fantasy 8 and 9 also in contention--but
  
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• The Best Way To Remake More Final Fantasy Games Is Staring Square Enix In The Face

  27-07-2026 16:12 via gamespot.com
  
  With the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy reaching its conclusion next year, franchise fans are already asking which game will be next for a modern-day glow-up. The subject was brought up during the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Berlin on the weekend, and Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida said that some of the most-requested titles for a remake would need multiple games to pull off successfully.Final Fantasy 6 appears to be at the top of the list--with Final Fantasy 8 and 9 also in contention--but
  
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• The Best Way To Remake More Final Fantasy Games Is Staring Square Enix In The Face

  27-07-2026 16:12 via gamespot.com
  
  With the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy reaching its conclusion next year, franchise fans are already asking which game will be next for a modern-day glow-up. The subject was brought up during the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Berlin on the weekend, and Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida said that some of the most-requested titles for a remake would need multiple games to pull off successfully.Final Fantasy 6 appears to be at the top of the list--with Final Fantasy 8 and 9 also in contention--but
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation – Everything to Know

  27-07-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Game Freak, the legendary studio behind the Pokemon series, is making its foray into the action RPG genre by blending real-time and turn-based combat. Here’s everything you need to know about Beast of Reincarnation.
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation – Everything to Know

  27-07-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Game Freak, the legendary studio behind the Pokemon series, is making its foray into the action RPG genre by blending real-time and turn-based combat. Here’s everything you need to know about Beast of Reincarnation.
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation – Everything to Know

  27-07-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Game Freak, the legendary studio behind the Pokemon series, is making its foray into the action RPG genre by blending real-time and turn-based combat. Here’s everything you need to know about Beast of Reincarnation.
  
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• Stalker 2’s First Major Expansion Arrives Very Soon

  27-07-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Stalker 2 has been out for nearly two years, and if you've been itching to jump back into the post-apocalyptic hellscape, you'll have a great reason to do so. The game's first expansion, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, releases in just a few weeks across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  Cost of Hope puts you back in control of Stalker 2 protagonist Skif, with the character following a "mysterious PDA signal" as the dangerous Zone's Duty and Freedom factions come into conflict. GSC Game World promises "doz
  
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• Stalker 2’s First Major Expansion Arrives Very Soon

  27-07-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Stalker 2 has been out for nearly two years, and if you've been itching to jump back into the post-apocalyptic hellscape, you'll have a great reason to do so. The game's first expansion, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, releases in just a few weeks across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  Cost of Hope puts you back in control of Stalker 2 protagonist Skif, with the character following a "mysterious PDA signal" as the dangerous Zone's Duty and Freedom factions come into conflict. GSC Game World promises "doz
  
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• Stalker 2’s First Major Expansion Arrives Very Soon

  27-07-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Stalker 2 has been out for nearly two years, and if you've been itching to jump back into the post-apocalyptic hellscape, you'll have a great reason to do so. The game's first expansion, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope, releases in just a few weeks across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  Cost of Hope puts you back in control of Stalker 2 protagonist Skif, with the character following a "mysterious PDA signal" as the dangerous Zone's Duty and Freedom factions come into conflict. GSC Game World promises "doz
  
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• Xbox Network Is Down Right Now, Microsoft Confirms

  27-07-2026 14:50 via gamespot.com
  
  It's not just you; the Xbox network--or parts of it, depending on when you read this--is down. After users across the globe began reporting issues with the Xbox Network, Xbox identified several issues affecting its online services today. At the time of writing, the following functions are still experiencing "major issues" on the Xbox network:
  Account and profileStore and subscriptionsGames and gamingApps and mobile
  These problems are widespread, and include an inability to sign in
  
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• Xbox Network Is Down Right Now, Microsoft Confirms

  27-07-2026 14:50 via gamespot.com
  
  It's not just you; the Xbox network--or parts of it, depending on when you read this--is down. After users across the globe began reporting issues with the Xbox Network, Xbox identified several issues affecting its online services today. At the time of writing, the following functions are still experiencing "major issues" on the Xbox network:
  Account and profileStore and subscriptionsGames and gamingApps and mobile
  These problems are widespread, and include an inability to sign in
  
  Read more

• Xbox Network Is Down Right Now, Microsoft Confirms

  27-07-2026 14:50 via gamespot.com
  
  It's not just you; the Xbox network--or parts of it, depending on when you read this--is down. After users across the globe began reporting issues with the Xbox Network, Xbox identified several issues affecting its online services today. At the time of writing, the following functions are still experiencing "major issues" on the Xbox network:
  Account and profileStore and subscriptionsGames and gamingApps and mobile
  These problems are widespread, and include an inability to sign in
  
  Read more

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