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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 offers a satisfying co-op experience with tense shooting and deep customization, despite some noticeable glitches. The game successfully evokes the atmosphere of the Aliens films and introduces new classes and a refined Horde mode, making it an easy recommendation for fans of the franchise.
WRUP: Absolutely true facts about The Wolf edition
Several Massively OP staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including time in City of Heroes, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The discussion also touches on personal anxieties related to job interviews and important decisions.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
‘Launch is just the beginning,’ says Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 studio as the game nears 8K Steam peak concurrent
Cold Iron Studios, owned by Daybreak Game Company, is actively addressing technical issues and gathering player feedback for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 following its launch. Despite initial mixed reviews, the game saw a peak of around 8,000 concurrent players on Steam. The studio emphasizes that launch is only the beginning and they will continue to support and update the game based on community input.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 review: "I love this janky, deliciously imperfect bug-hunting adventure"
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a solid squad shooter that offers satisfying gunplay and deep class customization, despite occasional technical issues and an inconsistent atmosphere. The game features a 15-mission campaign and a challenging Horde mode, with new content and unlocks providing long-term engagement.
EverQuest opens the Lethar progression server, EverQuest II beta tests Origins server’s Shadow Odyssey
Daybreak Game Company has launched a new time-locked progression server for EverQuest named Lethar, featuring the Serpent's Spire expansion and a level cap of 75. Concurrently, EverQuest II is beta testing the Shadow Odyssey expansion for its Origins progression server, with the beta running until September 8th.
Long-Awaited Aliens PS5 Action Game Out Now on PlayStation Store
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a highly anticipated third-person shooter, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company, the game features a survival-based campaign where players fight Xenomorph hordes. Two editions are available, with a Premium Edition including exclusive DLC and cosmetics.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 577: Stars Reach’s next generation trek
The Massively OP Podcast episode 577 covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, the upcoming MapleStory Classic World, a preview of Stormforge, playable Kodan in Guild Wars 3, and Palia's fall roadmap. The hosts also touch on Daybreak Game Company's financials and other meta site topics.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios have announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026. The co-op shooter expands to four players with new classes, more ferocious Xenomorphs, and customizable Specialist options. A new trailer showcasing the game has also been released.
EverQuest Legends revamps classic Unrest, where the skelly laughter still haunt our dreams
EverQuest Legends has received a significant update focused on revamping the classic 'Unrest' zone. This update, titled 'The Estate of Unrest Revamp,' includes buffs to rare mobs, improved loot drops, and adjustments to monster spawns. Additionally, Solusek's Eye zone has seen similar upgrades, and numerous bug fixes have been implemented, including changes to pet faction and aggro.
The Bug Hunt Gets Bigger as Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Launches
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, expanding the co-op experience to four players. The game introduces new classes, deeper customization options, more challenging Xenomorph enemies, and a revamped Horde mode. Developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company, it builds upon the foundation of the original title.
EverQuest II releases GU132 aka Revelations of Malice today with fabled dungeons and UI scaling
Daybreak Game Company has released Game Update 132, titled Revelations of Malice, for EverQuest II. This update introduces fabled dungeons, experimental UI scaling, and various improvements to character creation, mount training, mercenary AI, and the tutorial. Players can revisit dungeons like the Ossuary and Castle Highhold for new loot.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
EverQuest Legends dev says 'I'm sure we would' add new classes, races 'in the longer-term vision of…
Developers from Daybreak Game Company and Game Jawn discussed future plans for EverQuest Legends, including the potential addition of new classes and races not present in the original EverQuest. While not guaranteed for the upcoming expansion, these additions are part of the long-term vision for the game. The developers also touched upon the work involved in implementing such features.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at LOTRO’s Shadows of Angmar
This article looks back at the initial launch and early development of Lord of the Rings Online, focusing on its first major content rollout, Shadows of Angmar. It details the game's state at launch in 2007, its initial zones, and the subsequent additions of features like housing and new areas, highlighting how the game evolved from its early days into the expansive MMORPG it is today.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
EG7 Q2 2026: Daybreak has finished buying out Cold Iron and Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
Enad Global 7's subsidiary Daybreak Game Company has finalized its acquisition of Cold Iron Studios for $3 million, securing assets and intellectual property related to the developer, including the Aliens franchise IP for Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Daybreak reported improved profitability in Q2 2026, driven by Palia and DC Universe Online, alongside steady performance from its other live-service titles like EverQuest and EverQuest II.
EverQuest Legends has revamped the classic Mistmoore Castle with today’s update
EverQuest Legends has received a significant update that revamps the classic Mistmoore Castle zone. The patch guarantees named NPCs will spawn with loot, introduces new items with stat bonuses, and designates all named enemies as rare creatures. Additionally, creature aggression has been adjusted, and various other fixes and improvements have been implemented, including adjustments to grouping experience and UI scaling.
EverQuest Legends is the only MMO that could hook me in 2026
EverQuest Legends offers a modernized take on the classic MMO, aiming to recapture the nostalgia of its original 1999 release while making the experience more accessible. Developed by Game Jawn, it retains the core feel of EverQuest but removes harsh mechanics like corpse runs and adds features like in-game maps to encourage longer play sessions. While Project 1999 offers a free, more authentic classic experience, Legends seeks to be a game players will actively return to.
The Daily Grind: Is there a canceled MMO you’re still salty about?
This article discusses canceled MMORPGs that never reached launch, focusing on player sentiment towards titles like EverQuest Next and Ultima X Odyssey. The author expresses disappointment over the cancellation of EverQuest Next, believing it left a void in the MMORPG landscape during its intended development period.
