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Highguard will shut down just 45 days after launch — 'We are witnessing the era of two month lifespan…Wildlight Entertainment has announced that its online shooter Highguard will shut down on March 12, 2026, just 45 days after its January 26, 2026 launch. The studio cited an inability to build a sustainable player base despite over two million players engaging with the game. This closure follows a trend of high-profile live-service game failures, including Sony's Concord.
Apex Legends at EWC 26: Where Stories Unfold Through Rotations and ReadsThe Esports World Cup 26 is highlighting Apex Legends by focusing on the narrative elements of competitive play, such as rotations, reads, and pace. This approach frames the battle royale as a sophisticated storytelling medium, potentially setting a new standard for how future tournaments showcase the genre. The article suggests that Apex Legends has evolved into a platform for compelling competitive narratives, with teams acting as storytellers.
Alliance Completes Their Apex Legends Story with German Star akkuGEREsports organization Alliance has completed its Apex Legends roster by signing German controller player akkuGER. This move finalizes a months-long building process for the team, aiming to create a diverse and talented international lineup. The signing is seen as a significant step for both akkuGER and the German esports scene, with the team now preparing for upcoming tournaments.
Apex Legends Gets a Gundam Crossover EventApex Legends is collaborating with the Gundam franchise in a limited-time event starting March 10, 2026. The crossover introduces Gundam-themed gameplay, cosmetics, and map changes, including a transformed Broken Moon map and a Buster Rifle weapon. The event will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Highguard's failure is emblematic of something that has tormented videogame investors for years now: past live service hits do not equal future live service hitsThe failure of live service games like Highguard highlights a persistent problem for investors: past success does not guarantee future hits. Even experienced developers like those from Apex Legends and major companies like Riot Games and Valve have struggled to replicate live service success, leading to cancellations and layoffs across the industry.
Apex Legends Gundam Gunpla Kits on the WayRespawn Entertainment and Bandai Namco are collaborating on an Apex Legends and Gundam crossover event starting March 10, 2026, featuring new in-game abilities, cosmetics, and a map update. The collaboration will also include three Gunpla model kits inspired by Apex Legends characters, with pre-orders beginning March 18, 2026. Apex Legends is available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.- Highguard has raided its last fortress, will shutdown on March 12Wildlight Studios announced that its live-service multiplayer shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, just 46 days after its launch. Despite efforts to add new content and support from over two million players, the game failed to build a sustainable player base. Factors contributing to its demise include a lack of marketing post-announcement, dwindling player counts, and reportedly, Tencent pulling funding.
Jason Zumwalt Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorVoice actor Jason Zumwalt, known for his role as Roman Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV, will be a guest of honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The convention will take place from June 20 to June 21. The article also briefly mentions the global release of StoneAge: Idle Adventure, a Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, Dupli-Kate joining Invincible VS, the Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra World Tour, the Nintendo Switch release of Blue Prince, and the upcoming launch of Unrailed 2: Back on Track.
Apex Legends is getting a Gundam collaboration, launching March 10Respawn Entertainment announced that Apex Legends will feature a Gundam collaboration event starting March 10. The event will introduce Gundam-inspired weapons, abilities, and transform the Broken Moon map with new aesthetics and destructible elements. Limited-edition Gunpla kits will also be available for pre-order.
Gundam x Apex Legends Collaboration Beginning March 10Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts are launching a collaboration event for Apex Legends starting March 10, featuring Gundam-themed abilities and a transformed Broken Moon map. The event introduces new Wild Cards like Epyon's Lash and Heavyarms Salvo, allowing players to utilize Gundam-inspired powers. Apex Legends is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.- A huge new Apex Legends Gundam event is about to have me calling out attacks from XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam ZeroApex Legends has announced a new collaboration with Gundam. The trailer for this event has generated excitement among players, with some expressing concern that the collaboration might be exceptionally well-executed.
This Week's Patch Notes: Battlefield 2042 UpdatesA recent patch for Battlefield 2042 focuses on general updates and bug fixes to improve overall playability and stability. While not introducing groundbreaking content, the patch aims to address minor issues and ensure smoother gameplay for players. Future updates for Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends are hinted at, potentially bringing more significant changes.
The Marathon server slam consumed my weekend: 21 hours later, I've gone from 'meh' to believerAfter an initial period of skepticism, the author became a believer in Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon during its server slam test. The game's lethal PvP, satisfying gunplay reminiscent of Halo, and deep progression systems, particularly its gun modding and loot scarcity, were highlighted as key strengths. The author found the methodical pacing and emphasis on positioning and stealth to be a refreshing departure from faster-paced shooters.
Announcements from Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase - July 31, 2025 - NintendoFuseNintendo's Partner Showcase on July 31, 2025, revealed numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch. Highlights include Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, Octopath Traveler 0, and Dragonball Sparking Zero, with release dates spanning from late 2025 into 2026.
Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to cheat than Battlefield 6 fansA study by Surfshark reveals that Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to search for cheats than Battlefield players. The analysis, based on global search volume, also highlights Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege as games with high interest in cheating. The study suggests that robust anti-cheat software may deter players from searching for hacks, and warns that high search volumes for cheats can pose cybersecurity risks.
One former Highguard level designer thinks it's struggled because Wildlight "leaned too far into the competitive scene"A former senior level designer for Highguard suggests the game struggled due to an overemphasis on its competitive 3v3 format, which created a high skill floor and limited casual appeal. Unlike Apex Legends, which launched during a nascent battle royale era, Highguard faced a more saturated market with a steep learning curve, potentially alienating players who lacked consistent team coordination.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAGSony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Highguard started life as a survival shooter, and Tencent pulled funding two weeks after launch, a new report claimsTencent allegedly pulled funding from the multiplayer shooter Highguard just two weeks after its January 26 launch, leading to layoffs of most of the 100-person team at developer Wildlight. The report suggests the game failed to meet Tencent's metrics, with fewer than 20 employees remaining at the studio. Highguard's development was marked by a pivot from a survival-shooter concept to a more crowded competitive shooter space, resulting in a complex core gameplay loop.
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new reportA report details issues surrounding the development and launch of Highguard, with former Wildlight Entertainment staff citing leadership hubris and financial mismanagement. The studio, founded by former Respawn developers, struggled with scope and a surprise launch strategy, leading to layoffs and a significantly reduced remaining team.
Could pre-launch open testing have saved Highguard?Wildlight Entertainment's live service shooter Highguard failed shortly after launch due to a lack of public testing and a management decision to prioritize secrecy over community feedback. Developers cited hubris and a desire to replicate Apex Legends' secretive launch as contributing factors to the game's rapid player drop-off and the studio's subsequent implosion.