Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1965, Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1965, Eileen Ivers, American fiddler was born. In 1978, Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Support Crossplay Between PS4 and PS5, Activision Confirms

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July 12, 2026

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Support Crossplay Between PS4 and PS5, Activision Confirms

Activision has clarified that its recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports do in fact support crossplay between PS4 and PS5, following confusion from players online.

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Kotaku

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· Jun 29, 2026

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Order Ad Reminds Everyone It’s ‘Not On Xbox Game Pass This Year’

The messaging mess is in full swing

Polygon

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· Jun 21, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved backtracks on ridiculous local co-op requirements on PS5

The PS5 port of Halo: Campaign Evolved requires players to have two PS Plus subscriptions in order to play split-screen co-op

Digital Trends

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· Jul 2, 2026

PS Plus adds Modern Warfare III in July, plus two games worth your time

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III headlines July's PS Plus lineup, and even with a widely criticized campaign, its multiplayer package makes it worth adding to your library.

Gematsu

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· Jun 28, 2026

2XKO adds Lux, Samira in 2026

League of Legends-based free-to-play tag fighting game 2XKO will add Lux and Samira as playable Source

DualShockers

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· Jun 29, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Main Pre-Order Bonus Will Be Digital-Only

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 follows Rockstar's lead with physical media.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Switch 2 Players Need To Try This Action-Packed 2D Platformer In 2026

Courtesy of Lizardcube Players looking for new titles on the Nintendo Switch 2 have a great action-oriented game to look forward to, whose recent update offers new content just in time for a launch on another system. Originally released for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this game combines a gorgeous hand-drawn, painted art style with precise platforming []

Metro

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· Jun 30, 2026

GTA 6 and Nintendo rumoured to be making a Switch 2 port happen

Rumours say Nintendo and Rockstar are working together on a Switch 2 port of GTA 6, but there are conflicting claims on whether it'll actually release.

TheGamer

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· Jun 30, 2026

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ad Boasting "Not On Xbox Game Pass" Spotted

Xbox appears overly keen to advertise the fact that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 won't be on Game Pass day one.

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· Jun 30, 2026

It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

Bounding Into Comics

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sea of Thieves Live-Action Movie Has Been Confirmed

With constant news about video game adaptations, the latest one has just been confirmed, and it seems like we’re hitting

Engadget

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· Jun 25, 2026

Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229

Retroid's Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 23, 2026

UFC And Meta Team Up To Reinvent Fighter Rankings

The UFC and Meta announced a new partnership Monday afternoon that revolutionizes the current fighter ranking system that has been in place since 2013. The multi-billion dollar mixed martial arts organization partnered up with the artificial intelligence company to use their technology to evaluate the athletes based on a specific algorithm using advanced metrics such ...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 24, 2026

Preview: With ‘Echoes of Aincrad,’ ‘Sword Art Online’ comes to life as a video game

The “Sword Art Online” franchise has come full circle with “Echoes of Aincrad.” Game Studio is working on an action role-playing game that brings the fictional video game at the heart of the series to life. It’s a bit meta, but it’s ...

Gamesradar

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· Jun 25, 2026

My anti-GTA 6 gaming deals will help you combat FOMO this Prime Day if you're not ready to pre-order Rockstar's long-awaited blockbuster

My anti-GTA 6 gaming deals will help you combat FOMO this Prime Day if you're not ready to pre-order Rockstar's long-awaited blockbuster

IGN

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· Jun 24, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 'Plays Best on PS5,' Sony Boasts — Here's Why

Grand Theft Auto 6 will play best on PS5 as it makes use of various immersive console features, Sony has said, boasting of its close partnership with Rockstar Games.

Wolf's Gaming Blog

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For July, 2026

July's here, bringing fresh PS Plus free games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Despite Xbox's ownership, Sony still offers it. Plus, check out fun titles like For The Queen 2 and CrossCode. What's on your play list?

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jun 23, 2026

Civilization 7 finally gets hotseat local multiplayer via a new update out now, which also makes cities moodier and overhauls governments

Following a serious revamp with the Test of Time update, Civ 7 devs Firaxis are ready to deploy the next raft of additions and tweaks to the strategy game. With the ability play as one society through an entire game now in place, this latest update delivers another classic Civ staple - the option to take on your mates on one PC via hotseat local multiplayer games. Read more

Investing.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast to split cable business from media through NBCUniversal, Sky spinoff

Comcast to split cable business from media through NBCUniversal, Sky spinoff

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []

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· Jun 26, 2026

Capcom refuses to back down from the not-GTA 6 games rush, re-commits to Onimusha: Way of the Sword's September release date despite rumors

Capcom refuses to back down from the not-GTA 6 games rush, re-commits to Onimusha: Way of the Sword's September release date despite rumors

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Speaking to Iran's president, Pakistani premier urges US-Iranian commitment to peace pact

Pakistan will continue playing 'honest and sincere' role in facilitating dialogue between US and Iran

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.

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