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Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Bellwright takes you on a horsey ride with a trailer for its upcoming mounts update
Bellwright is preparing to release an update that will introduce mounts, specifically horses, to the early access survival sandbox game. A trailer debuted at Gamescom showcasing characters riding horses and hinting that the feature is 'closer than you think.' The recent hotfix also addressed several bugs and crashes.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Something for the Weekend – 11/07/26
This week's news includes Microsoft confirming significant layoffs affecting multiple studios, Palworld's 1.0 launch with a large patch, and matchmaking issues for Black Ops players on PlayStation 4 and 5. God of War Laufey is slated for a 2027 release, and a petition to save physical games has garnered over 285,000 signatures.
Betawatch: Palworld’s launch, EverQuest Legends’ monetization
This week's Betawatch covers the official launch of Palworld and ongoing discussions surrounding the monetization strategies of EverQuest Legends and Aion 2. The article also highlights various games in different testing phases, including EVE Vanguard's open alpha and updates for titles like Scars of Honor and Bitcraft.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, ranging from classic Japanese RPGs like The Legend of Dragoon to expansions like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Others are diving into Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Bellwright, and X-COM, with one person looking forward to Wario Land on Nintendo Switch Online.
What We Played – Iron Nest, Black Flag Resynced & Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Granblue Fantasy Relink, Iron Nest, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Others delved into titles like Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, God of War: Ascension, and Silent Hill 2, with one person expressing anticipation for a potential Silent Hill 1 remake. The article also mentions experiences with Black Flag Resynced, Bellwright, Balatro, Human Fall Flat, 33 Immortals, and the original Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War.
Bellwright Review
Bellwright is a survival game that attempts to differentiate itself by incorporating elements of Mount & Blade, allowing players to eventually avoid direct combat by raising armies. The game suffers from significant early-game issues, particularly with its inventory system and slow progression through the tech tree, making resource gathering a chore. While the ability to recruit NPCs to handle tasks improves the experience later on, the initial grind and clunky mechanics can be a major deterrent.
Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players
Donkey Crew has released online co-op functionality for their early access survival sandbox game Bellwright on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The studio cited rigorous certification processes by Sony and Microsoft as the reason for the delay compared to the PC version. Crossplay is the next planned feature, with a release date to be announced after certification.
Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop
Xbox highlights five indie games for July 2026: Mina the Hollower, Realm of Ink, Bellwright, Coffee Talk Tokyo, and NBA The Run. These selections feature strong personalities, rewarding progression, and distinct worlds, offering a variety of genres from action-adventure and roguelites to survival and visual novels.
What We Played – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, God of War: Ascension & Trail Out
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing through Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Jurassic Evolution 3: Rebirth DLC, and Marvel Rivals. Others discussed titles like Trail Out on PlayStation 5, God of War: Ascension, and various early access games such as Kromlech and Bellwright.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
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Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including the Horizon franchise, Bellwright, Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, and Felvidek. Discounts range from 34% to 65%.
Bellwright Review | TheXboxHub
Bellwright is an ambitious medieval life simulation and management game where players start from nothing and build a settlement, recruit villagers, and raise an army to rebel against those who framed them. While the game offers deep systems for survival, city building, and combat, it can feel rough around the edges with tricky menus and occasional graphical glitches. Despite its flaws, Bellwright provides a significant time investment for players seeking a comprehensive kingdom-building experience.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
Bellwright PS5 review - build your own medieval community
Bellwright is a medieval life simulator that blends realistic survival with strategic management, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While it features intricate systems for construction and resource management, the game suffers from clunky PC-centric menus, minor graphical glitches, and a flat English translation with uninspired voice acting. Despite its rough edges, Bellwright offers a deep and engaging experience focused on building a community and fomenting rebellion.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets a launch date, Bellwright sells a million copies
EverQuest Legends is set to launch on July 28th, with preorders opening next week. Meanwhile, Donkey Crew's medieval survival game Bellwright has surpassed one million copies sold on Steam and is releasing on consoles. The article also mentions several other games entering early access or testing phases.
Donkey Crew’s medieval survivalbox Bellwright releases on consoles, sells 1M copies on Steam
Donkey Crew's medieval survival RPG Bellwright has launched on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, featuring a new map and optimized gamepad controls. The game has also achieved a significant milestone, selling one million copies on PC via Steam over the past couple of years.
Popular medieval survival RPG Bellwright launches today on Xbox Series and PS5 consoles
The medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright has launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, following its success on Steam Early Access. Priced at $29.99, the game is currently available at a discount for console players. This release includes over two years of content updates and is optimized for gamepad controls.
Build, Battle And Rebel In Bellwright On Xbox, Play Anywhere And PlayStation
Bellwright, a medieval survival RPG that previously spent time in Steam Early Access, has now launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features settlement building, large-scale battles, and open-world role-playing, with all major updates from its Early Access period included from day one on consoles. It is priced at £24.99 and is not available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
