You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Duty Zombies has cemented itself as one of the most popular co-op experiences in the entire franchise. Black Ops 6 saw the return of the classic round-based formula and a wealth of secret Easter eggs to uncover while fending off various undead opposition.Since the Citadelle des Morts map arrived as part of the Season 1 Reloaded update, players loading into the medieval castle have started to grow tired of the battleground due to numerous bugs impacting the action. As part of the games January 3 update, Treyarch claimed to have fixed a bug allowing Vermin to attack twice in one attack. However, thats not the case.Black Ops 6 Vermin bug continues causing chaosDespite Activision claiming the Black Ops 6 Vermin bug had been fixed, developer Treyarch has since revealed it had failed to address the issue, much to the annoyance of fans.In the Black Ops 6 Zombies map, Vermin scuttle along the ground and can deal huge damage with a single attack. Instead of performing one attack as intended, players have noticed the beasts attack twice at the same time, increasing the difficulty even further.According to the developers Trello board which keeps track of all the known issues with Black Ops 6, the fix was intended to go live as part of the huge January 3 update. Due to unforeseen issues, the fix is now planned to go live as part of the Season 2 update scheduled to launch on January 28.The double Vermin attack on Citadelle des Morts is certainly frustrating, especially if youve managed to make it to a high round and are unable to react quickly enough to the critters scuttling around the castle. Even experienced players have struggled to play due to the doubled attack rate.One of many issuesThe Vermin isnt the only issue with the third Black Ops 6 Zombie map. Other problems include unexpected crashing when using an Elemental Sword in certain scenarios. On top of that, you may notice some visual effects arent working properly in some areas of the map resulting in the atmosphere being ruined.Considering there are several weeks before Season 2 begins, Citadelle des Morts has become unplayable. With quick reactions the only way for players to counter the overpowered Vermin, its worth revisiting Terminus or Liberty Falls if youre after a bug-free Zombies match.For more CoD intel, check out all of the active promos along with the best controller settings to maintain high accuracy at all times. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):ShooterRelated TopicsCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereIs your New Years resolution to finally finish Act 3 in Baldurs Gate 3? Are you just excited for the games 12 new subclasses coming to the game? Whatever the case, Larians amazing RPG has started 2025 off stronger than most with its highest concurrent player count in months.Baldurs Gate 3 starts 2025 with a bangAs likely the final year of major Baldurs Gate 3 content as Larian Studios leaves Faerun behind for its exciting new project, fans are proving that the phenomenal RPG has enough content to keep them satiated for years to come.Via SteamCharts, gamers celebrated the New Year by flocking to Larians masterpiece en masse. On January 5, 2025, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 122,720 players all exploring the Sword Coast at the same time. As soon as the calendar switched from 2024 to 2025, players immediately turned to the game.Since release, Baldurs Gate 3 has maintained a very solid player base with weekend player counts typically reaching between 80,000 to 100,000 players. With a low of 61,000 players on Halloween, the game has consistently maintained its dedicated player base.Of course, this is all without evidence towards the console versions of Baldurs Gate 3, or even the games releases on other PC platforms. For example, the game is available via GOG where many other gamers have played and still do.While multiplayer games player numbers continue to dominate the discussion about concurrent player counts and gaming successes, such as the rapidly declining state of Destiny 2, Larians single-player focused title is still pulling in numbers only typically seen by games like Skyrim. Its the new bar for a single-player game, and its downright incredible to see something succeed in the current industry.For more BG3 coverage, read about the cut content mod bringing back early access content to the game. Additionally, read about the mods that attempt, and fail, to make Astarion hotter.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

XDMicrosoft's gaming handheld really does sound like the Xbox Deck that solves all our problemsIf Microsoft actually pulls this one off, the world of handheld gaming consoles could be forever changed, and its goals are certainly ambitious.Image credit: Microsoft/ Xbox News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 8, 2025 The state of handheld gaming PCs is a lot different today than back when the Steam Deck was initially introduced. Aside from all the hardware and specs drama, your choices essentially come down to one of two segments.Your device is either power-efficient and performant enough to actually let you get a few hours of gameplay on the go, but it runs SteamOS or some Linux variant, making it only usable with a subset of games, and locking you out of some of the biggest titles. Or, you get whats essentially a mini Windows laptop that pretends to be made for gaming, but you miss out on the transformative features of SteamOS and Linux, and the battery life they enable.At CES 2025, we're starting to see the two realms merge, but Microsoft has its eye on what could be the next evolution of that marriage.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Microsoft has made several comments in the past about its intent to build a handheld console. But is that going to be a pocket-size Xbox, a handheld Windows device or something altogether different? Well, it sounds like the answer isnt clearcut.Microsofts VP of next generation, Jason Ronald, spoke to The Verge following an AMD and Lenovo event at this weeks CES 2025. Ronald revealed what many of the people who follow the handheld space have suspected for a while; that Microsoft wants to bring the seamless, console experience of Xbox to Windows, not bloat the former with programmes designed for desktop and office use.Weve been really innovating for a long time in the console space, and as we partner across the industry its really about how do we bring those innovations that weve incubated and developed in the console space and bring them to PC and bring them to the handheld gaming space, said Ronald.How that is going to manifest remains the real question, however, and Ronald certainly wasnt eager to share specifics, which is quite understandable considering the development timeline of the mysterious Xbox handheld.I would say its bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together, because we have spent the last 20 years building a world-class operating system, but its really locked to the console, he added. The Xbox dashboard beats the Windows dekstop anytime.Theres great significance to this particular event, too, thats worth keeping in mind. This is where the Lenovo Legion Go S was announced, which is the companys second-generation handheld that runs SteamOS, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Steam Deck, and the first third-party one of those to use Valves modified Linux operating system.Its not likely that the Xbox handheld will run SteamOS, or dualboot between Windows and Linux. Whats more likely to happen is that Microsoft will have, hopefully, fine-tuned the Windows experience enough for it to make sense on a handheld. Thats certainly what Ronald suggested.Were focused on really simplifying that and making it much more like a console experience, Ronald said of the Windows experience on handhelds. Our goal is to put the player and their library at the center of the experience and not all the [Windows] work that you have to do today.Ronald rightly pointed out that the Xbox OS is, at the end of the day, a variant of Windows, so the idea of making that console experience work on a different device isnt outlandish or even impractical. The good news is that were going to start seeing some of those efforts later this year, likely well before we get a look at Xboxs mysterious handheld.

Digging TimeRemember Holes? The 2000s classic is getting a TV reboot on Disney Plus, with the writer of, uh, Cloverfield and The Cabin in the Woods at the helmRemember when Shia LaBeouf was regular?Image credit: Disney News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Jan. 8, 2025 You might have forgotten about Holes, but Disney certainly hasn't, as it's just ordered a TV series adaptation for its streaming service.Once upon a time, Shia LaBeouf wasn't the mess of a human he is now, and was instead a boisterous young actor appearing in stuff like Even Stevens and, as not everyone might remember, Holes! The 2003 film based on the 1998 book of the same name is one generally looked fondly upon by those that do remember it, with Walt Disney Pictures producing it back in the day. Always one to exploit any IP it has under its belt, the house of mouse is once again adapting the novel (via Variety), this time as a TV show set to air on Disney Plus. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. There is one key difference with this adaptation though, the logline explaining, "In this reimagining of the beloved 1998 book from Louis Sachar, a teenage girl is sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose." The teenage girl in question is likely the character of Stanley Yelnats, played by LaBeouf in the film, so there's been a bit of a genderswap with the character seemingly.Alina Mankin is serving is writer on the project, executive producing the series is Drew Goddard through Goddard Textiles along with Sarah Esberg. You'll best know Goddard as the writer behind films like Cloverfield, The Cabin in the Woods, and World War Z, though in more recent years he also created the Netflix Daredevil series, and executive produced The Good Place, that last one making his involvement in Holes make a bit more sense.In an interview with Variety, Goddard said, "My moms been a schoolteacher for her whole life and, as such, shes served as a de facto book scout for Goddard Textiles. She always knows what the kids are into long before everyone else does. Holes was the first book she suggested to me - this was back in the late 90s - and she was positive it was going to be a phenomenon. It feels good to bring it full circle for Mrs. Goddard and her sixth grade class."Right now it's just a pilot in the works, and there's no word on a shoot date, so you'll probably have to wait a while until this one releases, if it gets picked up for a full series at all.

Top SwitchretNintendo Switch 2 continues to be uber-secret, with April launch claims and dummy models offering more evidence it looks like a Nintendo Switch 2Accessories manufacturer Genki has been busy at CES.Image credit: Nintendo News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Jan. 8, 2025 You know the Nintendo Switch 2? Well, it seems whatever you've been doing to try and magic up more info on it has worked, as accessories manufacturer Genki has shown off dummy models of it at CES 2025, in addition to siggesting to believes an April launch to currently be on the cards.Yep, call up your local tarot card reader and thank them for the existence of companies that manufacture bits to go alongside your hardware.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. This comes from French site Numerama, which went hands-on with one of the dummy models. It was also reportedly told by a Genki representative that - according to said representative's latest info - the console is currently expected to launch this April.While this is far from the only Switch 2 info leak to crop up recently, Numerama asserts that Genki was able to be so open about all of this because it allegedly has no formal contract with Nintendo in relation to the Switch 2 to break. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.So, what do the dummy models suggest the Switch 2 to look like? Well, like a Nintendo Switch 2. It's larger than the original Switch, boasts magnetic joy-cons, an optical sensor, and there's an extra "C" button on one of the joy-cons, plus an extra USB port on top.That's all pretty much as expected at this point, but what isn't is that the Numerama report claims that some accessory makers have said that it's currently possible to get a real Switch 2 on the black market "if you put up the money". That sound you just heard is probably the ears of a Nintendo lawyer pricking up.VG247 has reached out to Nintendo for comment.If you love handheld, but are sick of all the Switch 2 chatter, why not check out the details about one that has been revealed recently - the Atari Gamestation Go.

Image: Nintendo LifeThe Pokmon Europe International Championships return to London next month (20th-23rd Feb), and while we are, of course, very excited to see the cream of the competitive crop go head to head across a range of disciplines, the big selling point for many will be the pop-up Pokmon Center.Reservations for this one are expected to open in the coming weeks (yep, if you want to shop, you'll have to book a slot), but Pokmon site Serebii has today revealed a first look at some of the exclusive merch we can expect to find this year. Spoilers: it looks set to be a big one for Psyduck fans.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kWatch on YouTube In this first peek at the exclusive merchandise, Serebii showcased a new Championship playmat and accompanying bag, a water bottle and a magnet, all with Psyduck at the front and centre (Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Quagsire and Clodsire also make a cameo). But the pice de rsistance in our book is the yellow Psyduck sweater, which features the beloved Water Type looking characteristically confused come on, that's sweet.Last year's Championship merch saw Armarouge, Ceruledge and Gengar steal the spotlight, so it's nice to see things turn more aquatic this time around. Naturally, there's bound to be a bunch more exclusive merch for us to check out when the London pop-up Pokmon Center opens its doors on 20th Feb how long it all remains in stock is another question entirely.Come on, TPC, surely it's time for a permanent store in London now! Please don't catch 'em allWhat a Blast(oise)Good eeveeningWhat do you make of this first wave of exclusive Championship merch? Will you be heading to the London pop-up Pokmon Center next year? Let us know in the comments.[source serebii.net, via x.com]See AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesThe Pokmon Center Has Dubbed 2025 "The Year Of Eevee"Good eeveeningSonic The Hedgehog 'Metal Sonic' First 4 Figures Statue Revealed, Here's Another LookIf you know, you knowPokmon Unite Adds Another Pokmon To The Roster This MonthGalarian Rapidash arrivesPokmon TCG Pocket: Mew EX Deck GuideMew EX is here to keep the meta in check

Whatnot, the platform that allows users to sell items such as trading cards, comics, and sneakers through live videos, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $265 million in a Series E funding round, a significant investment for a livestream shopping platform. This round puts Whatnots valuation at $4.97 billion.The investment marks an important milestone for Whatnot and highlights the potential for livestream shopping to grow in the U.S. The considerable amount raised reflects investors belief that Whatnot can innovate further in the space, particularly in collectibles and niche items, which is Whatnots focus area.The new capital will be allocated to expanding into more categories, including art, golf, and vinyl. Whatnot is also working on new seller tools designed to assist sellers in growing their businesses. One of these tools aims to simplify the management of inventory and orders for sellers.Whatnot also plans to launch in Australia next month as well as other markets in Europe later this year. Its currently available in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, and Belgium.Founded by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head in 2019, Whatnots platform is today designed for collectors, differentiating itself from competitors focused on fashion and beauty products. Initially centered on sports trading cards, action figures, comic books, and memorabilia, it has expanded over time to include accessories, clothing, electronics, live plants, and more.A key feature of the platform is its sudden death auctions, where the last bidder wins the item. Recently, Whatnot introduced a new selling method called flash sales, which allows sellers to offer customizable, time-sensitive discounts on products. During livestreams, a countdown clock creates a sense of urgency among buyers. Last year, the platform launched a new rewards tool that allows buyers to redeem rewards from sellers after completing certain achievements and leveling up.Alongside the funding announcement, Whatnot said it plans to launch its first-ever tender offer to buy back up to $72 million worth of shares. The company told us that this move reflects its commitment to investing in its 600 full-time employees. Share buybacks often suggest that a company is performing well and can afford to invest in its workforce, whether through salaries, benefits, or other investments.The round was co-led by Avra, DST Global, and Greycroft, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), CapitalG, BOND, Durable Capital Partners, and Y Combinator. To date, Whatnot has raised approximately $746 million.Whatnot also revealed that its annual gross merchandise value (GMV) for livestream sales surpassed $3 billion after recently reporting an annual GMV of over $2 billion.

SteamOS is slowly becoming an alternative to Windows for handheld gaming devices. After launching the Steam Deck with SteamOS, its own operating system, Valve is now partnering with third-party manufacturers so that they can release gaming handhelds with SteamOS support.On Tuesday, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S at CES 2025. Unlike its predecessor, the Legion Go, this gaming handheld has a more traditional form-factor with a large, 8-inch display surrounded by controllers on each side of the screen. The detachable controllers and the kickstand at the back of the device are gone.But the most interesting part of the device is that it comes in multiple configurations. Customers will be able to decide between two AMD chipsets: the newly announced budget processor Ryzen Z2 Go, and the Ryzen Z1 Extreme that Lenovo is already using for the Legion Go. Asus is also using the Z1 Extreme for the ROG Ally X.Image Credits:LenovoSimilarly, customers will get to decide whether they want to buy the Legion Go S with SteamOS pre-installed or Windows 11. While SteamOS is a much better experience for a gaming handheld with a better interface, a better out-of-the-box experience, and better support for sleep/wake, some customers might prefer Windows if they download games through Xbox Game Pass or if their favorite multiplayer game relies on Windows-only anti-cheat software.The Z2 Go version will be available for $599 with Windows 11, or $499 with SteamOS, while the Z1 Extreme variant will cost $729. Lenovo is releasing the Z1 Extreme version in January, while the Z2 Go configurations will be available in May 2025. The entry-level device will come with 16GB of RAM, while the $729 one features 32GB of RAM.When it comes to specifications, the 8-inch display has a 16:10 aspect ratio and supports resolutions of up to 19201200 with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. The Legion Go S comes with a 55Wh battery, two USB 4 ports and a microSD slot. The device weighs 730g (1.61 pounds) and comes with an extremely tiny touchpad to navigate the desktop interface.Lenovo also plans to update the original Legion Go, and it even showcased an early prototype of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2025. The idea is that the Legion Go S and the Legion Go will be two separate products that will be updated every now and then.While you could consider the Legion Go S as a Steam Deck competitor, remember that Valve has collaborated with Lenovo to tweak SteamOS for the new machine. Valve takes a cut on every Steam purchase, and the company seems to think that its more important to grow the Steam ecosystem than become the next big console maker.

Japanese electronics giant Casio has confirmed that the personal data of almost 8,500 individuals was stolen during an October ransomware attack.Casio was the target of a ransomware attack on October 5, which saw hackers access sensitive data and render many of the companys systems unusable. The attack was claimed by the Underground ransomware gang, which said it had stolen more than 200 gigabytes of data from Casios systems, per a dark web post seen by TechCrunch.In an update posted on Tuesday, Casio confirmed that the hacking group which security experts have linked to a Russia-linked cybercriminal group known as RomCom (or Storm-0978) accessed the personal information of approximately 8,500 individuals during the October cyber attack.Upon completion of the investigation as far as possible, Casio would like to report that some of its internal documents, including personal information, have been leaked, Casio said in the update.Casio said the breach impacted the data of almost 6,500 employees, and included information such as names, employee numbers, and email addresses. Some employees gender information, dates of birth, ID card data, family data, and taxpayer ID numbers were also compromised.The hackers also accessed the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and ID card information of more than 1,900 Casio business partners, along with the personal information of 91 customers.Casio said no credit card information had been exposed in the breach, as its system that handles customers personal information was not impacted by the incident.In Tuesdays update, Casio confirmed the hackers had phishing techniques to get in, due to some deficiencies in the companys measures against phishing emails. The company also confirmed that it did not negotiate with the hackers responsible for the attack, saying it has not responded to any unreasonable demands from the ransomware group that carried out the unauthorized access.Casio said the services that had been impacted by the ransomware incident are back online, with the exception of some individual services. Its unclear which services remain unusable. The company did not immediately respond to TechCrunchs questions.

Australian large-format Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) specialist AML3D has delivered 3D printed prototype tailpiece components for the US Navys Virginia Class nuclear submarine program as part of the trilateral AUKUS partnership.The Copper-Nickel components, valued at approximately A$156,000, will undergo testing before being installed on a Virginia-Class nuclear submarine for in-service trials later this year. AML3D manufactured these submarine parts in less than five weeks, a significant improvement over the 17-month lead time required by conventional manufacturing methods.The company asserts that its metal additive manufacturing technology is key to building a strong trilateral AUKUS supply chain in partnership with Australias allies, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The three nations signed the AUKUS military alliance in 2021. Initially focused on helping Australia develop its first nuclear-powered submarines, AUKUS now extends to hypersonic missiles and other warfighting technologies.AML3Ds latest delivery builds on two years of collaboration with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to support the US Navys submarine industrial base. Through its US Scale Up strategy, AML3D acquires US defense contracts to address supply chain challenges with 3D printing. The company is working to become a point-of-need additive manufacturing solution through its ARCEMY WAAM technology.Production of a U.S. Virginia-Class Submarine component in Australia is a great example that AUKUS is happening now, and demonstrates our commitment toward supporting expansion of the trilateral industrial base, commented Richard Marles, Australias Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. He added, Australias Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program and the AUKUS partnership will provide incredible opportunities for Australias industry, and these opportunities have already started.A US Navy Virginia Class submarine. Photo via the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).AML3D bolsters US submarine industrial baseAccording to AML3D, the companys additive manufacturing technology is delivering a step change in production efficiency and quality for the US Navys Submarine Industrial Base. Through Scale Up, the Australian 3D printer manufacturer has partnered with BlueForge Alliance and the Navys Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program to meet material readiness needs and address supply chain challenges.Scale Up has reportedly delivered over A$16 million of metal 3D printing orders since launching in 2023. That year, AML3D secured a USD$0.6 million prototype Nickel-Aluminium-Bronze component order. The 1-tonne 3D printed submarine part was produced using the companys ARCEMY technology in 22-24 weeks. Earlier in 2023, AML3D announced the sale of a large-scale, industrial ARCEMY X-Edition 6700 3D printer to assist the US Navys efforts to integrate WAAM technology and accelerate its adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques.Last year, another X-Edition 6700 was integrated into the Navys Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in Danville, Virginia. Worth A$1.1 million, the WAAM 3D printer continued AML3Ds efforts to address US DoD supply chain challenges with its metal additive manufacturing technology.Admiral Jonathan Rucker, head of the US Program Executive Office Attack Submarines, highlighted AML3Ds contribution to US Navy efforts ahead of the Submarine League Conference in November 2024. He revealed he had been personally asked for formal approval on one of AML3Ds engineering drawings.Collaboration in this space is critical to our ability to build and sustain Virginia Class submarines now and for the next many decades, commented Rucker. Through partnerships like the one with AML3D, we are creating resiliency and robustness domestically as well as in critical areas of Naval operation.ALM3D CEO Sean Ebert stated that, through its work with the US Navy, the company has created a successful model that includes cross-continental coordination, information sharing, and the deployment of our ARCEMY advanced 3D metal printing technology across a network of U.S. defense industry and academic experts. He also pointed to the completion of several alloy testing and characterization programs including Copper-Nickel, which allows the company to supply components to the US Nuclear submarine program.Inside an ARCEMY metal 3D printing system. Photo via AML3D.3D printing enhances US warfighting capabilitiesAway from AML3D, the US Navy has turned to other 3D printing companies to help address its supply chain challenges. Last year, Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) selected Velo3Ds fully integrated metal 3D printing system to support the US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.The solution features Velo3Ds Sapphire XC large format 3D printer calibrated for stainless steel 415. This system is being operated by materials company ATI, at its newly established additive manufacturing facility located outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. By integrating this large-format metal 3D printing technology, BPMI and ATI hope to improve the production process for critical nuclear submarine components. Additive manufacturing will be used to manufacture parts previously made using casting, reducing lead times and optimizing the supply chain.Elsewhere, last year saw the US Navy leverage additive manufactring technology during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in Hawaii, the worlds largest international series of naval drills. The technology included an XSPEE3D cold spray 3D printer from SPEE3D and Snowbird Technologies SAMM Tech hybrid DED manufacturing system. The trial sought to reduce the delivery time of critical parts from days to hours through a cradle-to-grave manufacturing approach.Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards?All the news from Formnext 2024.Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news.You can also follow us on X, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content.Featured image shows a US Navy Virginia Class submarine. Photo via the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).