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BeastLink Drops Battlefield-Scale Warfare Into a Pacific Rim Kaiju Sandbox
BeastLink, a third-person shooter combining Battlefield's scale with Pacific Rim's kaiju chaos, has launched in Early Access on Steam for $19.99, with an Xbox version planned. Developed by Grove Street Games, the game features fully destructible environments, 32-player matches, and the ability to control giant monsters. Despite some anticipated bugs and past controversies surrounding the developer, the game offers a unique experience for players seeking large-scale destruction and combat.
This Switch Game That Reached 1 Million Players Is Closing Official Servers Soon
Studio Wildcard announced that official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved and its Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch will shut down on August 31. The game has reached over one million players on the platform since its 2018 launch. Single-player and unofficial servers will remain playable.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
Rebels No More: How Rockstar Sold Out on GTA 6
This opinion piece criticizes Rockstar Games' marketing strategy for Grand Theft Auto 6, particularly the decision to give Netflix exclusive rights to an extended look at the game. The author argues this move, along with past issues like the Definitive Edition trilogy and labor practices, shows Rockstar has become a 'sellout' prioritizing corporate gain over artistic integrity. The article also touches on the impact of this exclusive reveal on other upcoming game releases.
Ark: Survival Evolved official servers are shutting down on Nintendo Switch
Official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved on Nintendo Switch will be shut down on August 31, 2026. While single-player and unofficial servers will remain playable, the closure affects over a million players who have used the official servers since 2018. The game will not be delisted from the Nintendo eShop.
Terrible GTA Trilogy remasters were actually enjoyed by "a lot of people," says studio boss who "agreed…
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledges the poor reception of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition but claims many players still enjoyed it. He suggests that while he agreed with most criticisms, the development team's perspective on the release and its response differed. Williamson also expressed dissatisfaction with Rockstar Games removing Grove Street Games from the title screens in updates.
GTA Trilogy remaster boss understands fan anger but says 'a lot of people were playing them and really enjoying…
Grove Street Games CEO Thomas Williamson acknowledged the widespread criticism of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition's buggy launch, agreeing with most reactions. However, he noted that internal metrics indicated many players still enjoyed the game. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect remaster would ideally be developed in-house by Rockstar Games.
Evening Postmortems/Retrospectives
Grove Street Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition, has acknowledged that fan criticisms regarding the remaster's quality were valid. However, the studio also stated that the disastrous launch was not solely attributable to the remaster itself, implying other contributing factors.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Studio Boss Acknowledges Issues, Says Players Still Enjoyed It
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledged the widespread criticism and bugs affecting Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. While admitting the release had issues, he stated internal metrics showed many players enjoyed the remastered titles. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect redux would require direct involvement from Rockstar Games.
THE KAIJU HAVE AWAKENED: BEASTLINK OPEN BETA STOMPS INTO ACTION THIS WEEKEND
Grove Street Games announced that the open beta for their upcoming game, BeastLink, will be available this weekend. The game features playable Kaiju with refined combat, enhanced destruction physics powered by Unreal Engine 5, and multiple game modes including PvE and PvP. BeastLink is set to launch into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC.
KAIJU FUN AWAITS - JOIN THE BEASTLINK PLAYTEST THIS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Grove Street Games is hosting a second playtest for its multiplayer destruction sandbox game BeastLink this weekend, May 15-18. Players can sign up via the Steam page to test new features including improved Kaiju fighting, a new map called Wharf, PvE and PvP game modes, and human customization. BeastLink, built on Unreal Engine 5 with a proprietary SuperDestruction system, will launch into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Giant Monsters, Collapsing Cities, Multiplayer Chaos – Meet BeastLink
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer sandbox game featuring colossal monster battles and city-wide destruction, launching into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and a custom SuperDestruction system with over 250,000 destructible objects. Players start as humans scavenging resources before transforming into one of four unique Kaiju to cause chaos.
GROVE STREET GAMES UNVEILS BEASTLINK: A NEW KAIJU GAME WITH FULL-SCALE CITY DESTRUCTION AND MULTIPLAYER CHAOS
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer destruction sandbox game featuring colossal Kaiju and full-scale city destruction. Players can engage in tactical human-led missions and vehicular combat before transforming into giant monsters to raze urban environments. Built with the proprietary SuperDestruction system in Unreal Engine 5, BeastLink is set to launch into early access on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC this summer.
BeastLink Announced as New Multiplayer Kaiju Destruction Game
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer kaiju destruction sandbox game utilizing Unreal Engine 5's SuperDestruction system. The game will launch into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC via Steam, featuring four distinct launch kaiju and extensive environmental destruction.
GTA Trilogy Dev Announces Unexpected PS5 Action Game
Grove Street Games, known for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has revealed BeastLink, a new multiplayer kaiju action game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features humans, vehicles, and colossal Beasts in destructible cities, with an early access launch planned for summer 2026. Initial player reactions to the reveal trailer have been mixed, with some criticizing its visual quality.
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential
BeastLink is a new multiplayer action game from Grove Street Games that combines humans, vehicles, and massive kaiju in fully destructible cities. Players can transform into various beasts, deploy vehicles, and utilize a "SuperDestruction" system to level entire urban environments. The game is set to enter Early Access in Summer 2026 and will feature large-scale battles for up to 32 players.
GTA Trilogy developer unveil kaiju multiplayer game BeastLink
Grove Street Games, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has announced its new multiplayer game, BeastLink. Players can engage in large-scale battles as either humans with vehicles or as giant kaiju monsters, with a focus on physics-based destruction. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a closed beta beginning May 8th, 2026.
BeastLink Announced
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer action game featuring kaiju, for Windows PC. The game is listed as 'coming soon' on Steam, with opportunities for players to sign up for playtesting.
If This PS5 Kaiju Game Doesn't Drop to 10fps, Then Frankly the Dev Has Failed
Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new online multiplayer game featuring humans, vehicles, and colossal kaiju battling in fully destructible cities. The game promises unprecedented scale and a new destruction technology called SuperDestruction. An early access release is planned for summer, with a PlayStation 5 launch to follow, and a closed beta test for PC players starting May 8th.
Upcoming indie BeastLink reminds me of Rampage, but this time you get to fight back as humans
Grove Street Games is developing BeastLink, a new multiplayer title featuring 32 players battling as humans and giant monsters in fully destructible cities. The game utilizes a 'SuperDestruction' system and will launch into early access this year, with a beta test beginning soon. BeastLink is also scheduled for a console release.