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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 5th and 9th. Titles include Gears of War: E-Day, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection I-III, and many more across various genres.
Alien Breed 35th Anniversary and the return of Commodore interview
Commodore is relaunching as a publisher, starting with the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection. The company, which has reacquired its original trademarks, aims to preserve classic games and hardware, with plans for future publishing ventures. The Alien Breed collection features all six original games, updated controls, and extensive museum content, highlighting the importance of game preservation.
Wardogs boss talks balance, XP, and why 'the endgame is sh*t' right now
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer acknowledges that Wardogs' endgame progression and balance are currently "sh*t," citing issues like mortar spam and an excessive XP grind. He explains that the short Season 1 was a deliberate choice to address these known balancing problems before a longer season, and that the studio is actively working on improvements based on player feedback and data from the early access period.
Putting Together A Game Showcase Means Treating 45 Minutes Like A Puzzle
Evil Empire's co-founder Benjamin Laulan discusses the meticulous process of curating the Triple-I Initiative video game showcases, emphasizing respect for viewer time with a 45-minute, trailer-only format. The initiative focuses on high-quality indie games and aims to be a cornerstone of marketing campaigns, with plans to expand reach and collaborations.
I've already had a ton of fun with Wardogs - in a tough year for competitive shooters, it's a jolt of electricity that's brought a genre gasping back to life
Wardogs, an early access competitive shooter from Bulkhead and Team17, offers a refreshing take on the genre by integrating a unique cash mechanic that incentivizes various player actions beyond direct combat. While this system creates a fascinating critique of late capitalism and can lead to players prioritizing profit over victory, the game successfully blends elements from Battlefield, ArmA, and Counter-Strike, providing engaging gameplay with responsive controls and atmospheric maps. Despite a potential flaw where avoiding combat is the most rewarding strategy, the game is already a jolt of electricity for the genre.
I did the math on my Wardogs XP grind, and now I wish I hadn't
An analysis of the XP grind in Wardogs reveals that reaching the final Medic gear unlock at level 24 requires 337,000 XP, with the author only 52% of the way there after 30 hours. The article details the significant playtime needed to unlock items, sparking community debate on the game's progression systems and the developer's approach to player time and commitment.
Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2 for all Xbox members, and The Escapists 2 and Young Suns for Xbox Game Pass members. These titles are available from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, with options to purchase the games at a discount after the trial period.
Wardogs CEO braces for an Arc Raiders situation: "We're not going to have enough content for people"
Joe Brammer, CEO of developer Bulkhead, acknowledges that Wardogs, currently in Steam early access, may not have enough content to satisfy its large player base. He compares the situation to Arc Raiders, emphasizing the team's focus on delivering a great 1.0 launch for PC and consoles, despite the current demand.
Wardogs boss admits "we definitely have a balancing issue" as blue team gets destroyed for "mixed…
The CEO of Wardogs developer Bulkhead, John Brammer, has admitted to a significant balancing issue within the game's early access period. Players have reported that the blue team consistently loses, while Brammer states green team wins most often, with red and green being fairly even. This imbalance is being actively investigated by the studio.
Wardogs is the only FPS where I actually expect to get revived
Wardogs stands out as a unique first-person shooter where the medic role is highly accessible and rewarding, encouraging widespread cooperation. The game's incentive structure, which heavily rewards reviving teammates with in-game currency, makes playing as a medic a profitable and appealing choice. This design, combined with slower manual revives and a three-team structure that spreads out combat, fosters a strong sense of teamwork and ensures players are more likely to wait for a revive rather than giving up.
Wardogs error codes and possible fixes
This guide provides potential fixes for various error codes encountered in the game Wardogs. It covers general troubleshooting steps like checking internet connection, updating the game, and verifying file integrity, as well as specific advice for common errors like 'Failed to authenticate' and launch-related WD-L0 codes, including repairing the Elytra anti-cheat system.
Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves and Hell Let Loose Vietnam
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for Sea of Thieves and Hell Let Loose from September 17 to September 20. Hell Let Loose requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership, while Sea of Thieves is available to all Xbox members on Xbox and PC.
How to earn Driver XP in Wardogs
This guide explains how to earn Driver XP in Wardogs, a process described as slow and tedious. The primary methods involve delivering supplies to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) using vehicles like the Ural truck or Kodiak, and transporting teammates to control zones. An additional method involves using the APC for teammates to spawn on, though it has earning limits. The article suggests that rebalancing is needed to make the vehicle grind less frustrating.
Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2
Wardogs has achieved significant commercial success on Steam, selling over 2.2 million copies and generating $70 million in revenue, outperforming Bungie's Marathon and showing stronger initial momentum than Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2. The game's pricing strategy is cited as a key factor in its success, though developer Bulkhead faces scrutiny over its work culture and CEO Joe Brammer's controversial comments.
Wardogs feels like Call of Duty without the pressure to kill or be killed – as long as you're making phat…
Wardogs is a multiplayer FPS that blends traditional combat with mercenary simulation, allowing players to earn money through various roles beyond just combat. While the core gunplay is satisfying, the game suffers from issues like a harsh early-game experience, wonky vehicle controls, and a lack of Linux support. Despite these drawbacks, its unique approach to gameplay and the potential for diverse roles make it an engaging early access title.
Team17 owner Everplay increases shareholding in Wardogs dev Bulkhead, touts strong FY26 results
Everplay, the owner of Team17, has increased its shareholding in Wardogs developer Bulkhead following the game's success since its early access launch. Despite a reported decrease in revenue and profit for Everplay in the first half of FY26, the company anticipates strong full-year results, driven by the outperformance of Wardogs and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Everplay also noted significant growth in its subsidiary StoryToys.
"We track every server you enter": the Wardogs devs are "coming down hard" on XP farms and cash exploits, even as they encourage people to grind
The developers of the military shooter Wardogs, Bulkhead Interactive, have announced a strict crackdown on players using exploits and bugs to farm in-game currency and XP. Players caught in XP farming servers for more than a few minutes will face permanent bans, while those abusing cash exploits will have their progress reset and receive timed bans. This policy comes despite the game's premise of encouraging players to get rich, creating a mixed message for the community.
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Is Getting A Second Event In 2026
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase will return on October 8th with a second event in 2024, following its annual presentation format. This showcase will feature eight world premieres and announcements from various developers and publishers, including Team17, Amanita Design, and Strange Scaffold, with reveals for games like Dave the Diver and Risk of Rain 2. The event, organized by Evil Empire, focuses purely on game trailers.
My favourite soundtrack of 2026 so far is tucked in one of this year's biggest sleeper hits
The article praises the soundtrack of the co-op game Big Walk, developed by House House, as its favorite of 2026 so far. The music, created by Australian duo aksfx, features ethereal beats and vocals that enhance the game's exploration and emotional moments, particularly when discovered through in-game radio stations.
UK studio Bulkhead's Wardogs sells over a million copies and tops 350,000 concurrent players on launch day
Bulkhead's new tactical shooter, Wardogs, has achieved over one million copies sold and surpassed 350,000 concurrent players on its launch day into Steam Early Access. Despite server congestion, the studio's CEO expressed gratitude and emphasized ongoing development and player feedback for future improvements.
