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9 Empulse Tips To Dominate In The Titanfall Successor
Empulse is a new early-access 6v6 arena shooter from 1047 Games, the developers behind Splitgate. This guide offers tips for players on mastering movement, utilizing paint grenades, effectively using mechs, and understanding game modes and weapon progression. The game emphasizes fast-paced movement and verticality, with a focus on chaining abilities for survival and offense.
Aussie indie MMORPG Spiritvale scores almost $250K on Kickstarter ahead of July early access
The Australian indie MMORPG SpiritVale, developed by Baikun Interactive, successfully raised over AU$357,000 (nearly $250,000 USD) on Kickstarter, surpassing its funding goal. The game is set to launch its early access period on Steam on July 15th, with a demo currently available.
Morning Interviews
Developers from Frosthaven discuss the challenges of launching games without Early Access, highlighting the importance of player feedback. They emphasize that while player input is valuable, developers must also maintain their creative vision.
Pierwsza otwarta beta Northgard Battlegrounds rozpocznie się 9 lipca
An open beta for Northgard Battlegrounds, an auto-battler with settlement building elements set in the Northgard universe, will run from July 9 to July 15 as part of Steam Tacticon. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game will enter Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Windrose’s first major update is taking players to the Ashlands – we just don’t know when
Developer Kraken Express has outlined the first major content update for its early access pirate game, Windrose, which will introduce a new biome called the Ashlands. This update aims to significantly expand the game's story and side quests, adding new islands, enemies, items, resources, recipes, and a major boss encounter. While a release window has not been announced, the Ashlands update will also focus on enhancing naval gameplay with new ship classes and improved AI, alongside base building expansions and increased faction activity.
Ships At Sea’s Biggest Update Yet Launches July 3
Misc Games announced that the significant Early Access update v0.8.7 for its maritime simulator, Ships At Sea, will launch on July 3 for Windows PC via Steam. This update introduces the IMT 9604, a large offshore service ship that acts as a mobile base, and adds new wind farm jobs. The update also increases dedicated server capacity to 16 players and includes various gameplay improvements.
EA Sports College Football 27 is already playable, but only if you picked the right edition
EA Sports College Football 27 is set to launch worldwide on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Different editions offer varying levels of early access, with some players able to play starting July 2. The game introduces new features like Dynasty Blueprint for program management and expanded Road to Glory options, alongside the chaotic Mascot Mashup mode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up to Sept 4 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, two weeks earlier than previously announced. This change affects digital pre-orders, which will be cancelled and require new pre-orders, and will be reflected in an updated demo. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
EA SPORTS College Football 27 Kicks Off – Early Access Begins As The New Season Starts
EA SPORTS College Football 27 has begun its staggered release, with Deluxe Edition owners and specific membership subscribers gaining early access on July 6th and July 2nd respectively, ahead of the Standard Edition's July 9th launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game expands on last year's title with enhanced Dynasty management, an improved Road to Glory mode, and Mascot Mashup.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch brought forward to 4th September
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than previously announced. A demo is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering in-game bonuses for players who transfer save data. An early adopter bonus is also available for purchases made before September 24th.
Evening Reading - July 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including patch notes for Mario Kart World, PlayStation's planned discontinuation of physical disc production in January 2028, and the reworking of the Endless Legend 2 dev roadmap. It also mentions Krafton's bonuses, Lethal Wedding hitting a Kickstarter goal, and a new Doom: The Dark Ages trailer. Additionally, the article touches on the shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Stores and a review of Rhythm Heaven Groove.
Valheim will get a 50% price hike when it hits 1.0, and no changes to the ocean biome
Valheim will increase in price from $20 to $30 when it officially launches out of early access on September 9. The 1.0 update will introduce a new Deep North biome and Steam achievements, but will not include changes to the ocean biome as some players had hoped. Iron Gate Studios stated that while bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements will continue, major content updates after 1.0 are uncertain.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moves Up to September 4
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders for various editions are live, offering Early Adopter Bonuses until September 24. A free demo is also available, with players receiving an in-game charm for having demo save data.
How to play College Football 27 early? MVP+ membership explained
This article explains how players can gain early access to College Football 27 through an MVP+ membership. It details the benefits and requirements of this membership tier for accessing the game ahead of its official release.
Avalon MMORPG Integrates Sonium
The AI-driven MMORPG Avalon will integrate Sony's Soneium blockchain to manage item ownership and trading, aiming for a playable version by late 2026. The game emphasizes community-generated content with tools like Forge, Merlin, and Sage, and plans to simplify blockchain complexities for players. A private beta is scheduled for July 2026, with Early Access targeted for the end of the year.
Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus
Krafton has settled a lawsuit with the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment, agreeing to pay a $250 million bonus to the studio's staff. As part of the settlement, CEO Ted Gill has resigned, stating new leadership is best for the studio's future. The dispute involved allegations of Krafton attempting to avoid paying bonuses tied to revenue targets for the game's 2025 Early Access release.
Subnautica 2 Bonuses Confirmed; Unknown Worlds CEO Departing
Reports indicate that Ted Gill is departing Unknown Worlds Entertainment months after the conclusion of the Subnautica 2 Early Access release saga. The article also mentions bonuses confirmed for Subnautica 2.
Endless Legend 2 dev roadmap reworked on top of biggest early access update
Amplitude Studios has released a significant early access update for Endless Legend 2, reworking major quests and the quest UI to enhance immersion. The developer also updated the game's roadmap, shifting some features like Faction World Quests and minor faction improvements to a July/August 2026 window, with a new playable faction planned for later that year.
ENDLESS Legend 2 gets a new roadmap and all new artwork alongside next EA update
Amplitude Studios and Hooded Horse have released a new update for the turn-based strategy game ENDLESS Legend 2, focusing on reworked questlines for the Kin of Sheredyn and Necrophage factions. The update also introduces a revamped quest interface with new visuals and an autoplay system, alongside new 2D art and improvements to the resource panel. A new roadmap detailing future early access content, including faction-based world quests, has also been shared.
Frosthaven Launches October 15 on Steam and Epic Games Store
Frosthaven, the digital adaptation of the board game, will launch on October 15, 2026, for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The full release includes the complete story campaign, all 17 playable hero classes, a new opening cinematic, and lore codex. The game has been in Early Access, with developers incorporating player feedback to improve onboarding, multiplayer, and UI.
