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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 publisher Activision has made it clear that you cannot simply toggle off its upcoming game’s much-hyped new “omnimovement” feature, which lets you sprint and dive in any direction.

Speaking via the official Call of Duty podcast, Activision confirmed omnimovement was a permanent mechanic in the game and a “global system” across all of its modes – campaign, multiplayer and zombies. And no, there’s no option to switch it off.

“Can you toggle omnimovement on and off?” Activision senior director of studio communications Stephanie Snowden said. “The answer is no. Omnimovement is a core foundational mechanic of the game, you cannot turn it off. But I think where people maybe got that impression was, we have another new feature, a part of movement, called Intelligent Movement.”

Newscast: Does the loss of day one launches make Xbox Game Pass pointless?

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Atlus has released an official Persona 5 coffee line, so you can set up your own iconic Café Leblanc.

In collaboration with Jade City Foods, the coffee line includes three different roasts: the Café Leblanc dark roast, Phantom Thieves of Hearts medium roast, or Shujin Academy light roast.

The dark roast offers chocolate and caramel notes, the medium roast has fruity acidity, and the light roast has a cherry and chocolate flavour. All are available as whole beans or ground.

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Crocs has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to offer more official versions of its shoes.

Following the Pikachu-themed Classic Clog released earlier this year, four more variants are due to arrive this year based on Gen 1 favourites Gengar, Charizard, Snorlax, and Jigglypuff.

Each design features a Jibbitz charm to go with its colour scheme, as well as Pokéball logos on the straps. I hate them all.

Newscast: Does the loss of day one launches make Xbox Game Pass pointless?

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NetherRealm has unveiled our first peek at upcoming DLC fighter, Takeda Takahashi.
Available from 23rd July as part of the Kombat Pack – and from 30th July for everyone else – Yakuza fighter Takahashi has an “inspired moveset” that includes serrated whips, explosive projectiles, and “mastery of teleportation to attack opponents from behind”.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Takeda Gameplay Trailer

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This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft’s big changes to Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass for console is gone, unless you subscribe already. In its place: Xbox Game Pass Standard, which will no longer include new day one games from Microsoft, Activision, Blizzard and Bethesda. Oh, and everything’s going up in price.
Do these changes mark the end of Game Pass being a must-have subscription for Xbox owners? Or, after an impressive summer presentation painting a rosy picture of Microsoft’s 2025 slate, are you now more likely to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, where day one launches will remain. Joining me this week are Eurogamer’s Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss.

Newscast: Does the loss of day one launches make Xbox Game Pass pointless?

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Total War: Pharaoh – Dynasties, the free and final addition to the war sim, now has a release date.

The “expansion-sized addition” will include new map regions, new cultures, gameplay mechanics, and quality of life improvements. It’s set for release on 25th July.

You can check out more in the trailer below.

Total War: PHARAOH – Dynasties Overview

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EA Sports FC 25 will release in September 2024, with a seven-day early-access period expected to launch on 20th September.
That’s according to French website Dealabs and prolific leaker billbil-kun, who has accurately leaked gaming intel ahead of time in the past.

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Nintendo is requesting participants in its secretive Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program do not disclose details of the test.
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced it would soon be playtesting a new Switch Online feature, but only up to 10,000 people would be accepted.
This, of course, drew plenty of attention and excitement – so much so that the playtest application reached capacity within a minute of going live yesterday.

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Until Dawn’s remake is set to make its debut on PS5 and PC tomorrow, 4th October.
However, some have already managed to get their hands on the game prior to its official launch date, and as such new information on the remake has started making the rounds online. This includes a new ending, which points to a potential sequel.
Please note, there will be spoilers for Until Dawn below.

Until Dawn – Features Trailer | PC Games

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Nintendo has issued a copyright strike against a YouTube channel that reviews emulation handhelds.
The channel in question, Retro Game Corps, describes itself as offering “in-depth reviews and showcases” as well as “emulation setup guides”. One of its more recent videos has received a copyright strike from Nintendo, marking a second strike for the channel.
“My Wii U video was taken down and I received another copyright strike, even though this showcase video was no different than all of the tech demos and reviews I have made on this channel previously,” Retro Game Corps owner Russ wrote in a statement on YouTube (thanks, TimeExtension).
Russ is now considering filing a counterclaim as he believes the video “was for educational use, transformative in nature, and had no effect on the market”.

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