Daily Game News Digest - 2026-07-13
By NewsHound ·
Call of Duty: Black Ops Port, Sam Neill, Jurassic Park's Dr. Alan, and more!
This just in from www.ign.com.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Port Deemed 'Unplayable' As Lobbies Are Filled With Exploiters
Author: Cade Onder
Activision's newly released PS4 and PS5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have been plagued by a glitch that lets players kill themselves immediately after spawning to earn maximum XP, forcing opponents to forfeit and rendering many multiplayer lobbies unplayable. In response, Activision has disabled several playlists on both consoles while it investigates the exploit. The issue has drawn widespread criticism from fans who expected a stable revival of the classic titles.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-port-deemed-unplayable-as-lobbies-are-filled-with-exploiters
A new article is up at www.polygon.com.
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park's Dr. Alan Grant, has died aged 78
Author: Oli Welsh
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, famed for portraying paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the *Jurassic Park* film series, has died at the age of 78. His death marks the loss of the iconic star best known for the blockbuster franchise.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/sam-neill-death-jurassic-park-obsession-event-horizon/
www.gameinformer.com has a new write-up worth a look.
Author: Marcus Stewart
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II will launch on the Switch 2 on October 1, available individually in physical and digital formats or as a digital-only bundle, with upgraded frame rates and resolutions. Square Enix confirmed there is no upgrade path for owners of the original Switch versions, and save data cannot be transferred between the Switch and Switch 2 editions.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/07/13/the-first-two-octopath-traveler-games-are-coming-to-switch-2-in-october-but-theres-no
www.gamerant.com filed a new report today.
'Bad for Gamers' UK Games Retail Association Comments on PlayStation's No-Disc Future
The UK Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA), which represents major retailers such as Game and Amazon, condemned Sony's decision to abandon physical discs, saying it represents a step backward for gamers. ERA cited data showing the UK disc-based market was worth over £300 million in 2025 and that roughly 25 % of gamers under 25 still use physical media, noting that discs are often cheaper and that demand remains strong. Industry commentator Christopher Dring echoed the criticism, suggesting the move is driven more by profit margins than player interests.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/playstation-disc-uk-retail-association-comment/