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EA Sports FC 27 Announces Pre-Loading And Launch Windows Across The Globe Ahead Of Release
Electronic Arts has announced pre-loading is available for EA Sports FC 27, with staggered release windows globally. Ultimate Edition owners and EA Pro members can play starting September 17th at 4 PM PDT, while Standard Edition owners will access the game on September 24th. An EA Play trial begins five hours after the initial launch.
Early access FPS Wardogs recounts a challenging first day of operation and marks 2M in box sales
The early access launch of Bulkhead's online multiplayer FPS Wardogs experienced significant issues, including queue problems and false ban waves, documented in a video of its first day. Despite these launch day challenges, the game has sold 2 million copies and reached over 420,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Kingmakers Leads tinyBuild’s 2026 Showcase With 16 Games
tinyBuild's Connect 2026 showcase revealed updates and announcements for 16 games, including a deep dive into Kingmakers. The event also featured new titles like The Crab is Walking and Road to Jukai, confirmed release dates for several games, and detailed console ports and live-service updates for existing titles.
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.
Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam
The early access shooter Wardogs has achieved significant commercial success, selling 2 million copies within its first five days of release on Steam. This rapid sales figure indicates strong player interest and a successful launch for the 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.
WARDOGS Hits 2 Million Sales in Five Days
Bulkhead's military simulation game WARDOGS has sold two million copies in its first five days of early access. The game has seen a surge in positive reviews on Steam, with players praising it as a balance between realism and arcade action. The developers plan to add more content over the next one to two years and are targeting Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 releases.
"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.
Early access turn-based tactical RPG Solasta II adds multiplayer functionality in its latest update
Developer Tactical Adventures has released a significant update for the early access turn-based tactical RPG Solasta II, introducing its long-promised multiplayer functionality. The update also adds the Warlock class, 30 new world events, enhanced character customization, new spell component rules, in-game dice rolling, and cloud saving.
Wardogs Devs Are Watching Economy Cheaters Like Hawks
Developer Bulkhead is implementing strict anti-cheating and exploit policies for its popular early access game, Wardogs. The studio announced that players caught farming money or experience through exploits will face temporary or permanent bans, with specific penalties outlined for different offenses. Bulkhead is open to feedback on the policy's severity.
Wardogs Players Really Want You To Close The Doors … Or Else
Players of the PC game Wardogs are expressing frustration over teammates not closing doors and gates at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), which can lead to enemy incursions and team losses. The community is discussing potential solutions, including auto-closing doors or in-game rewards for closing them, highlighting a significant teamwork issue within the game.
Strikeborn codes (September 2026) for emotes and spins
Strikeborn, a Roblox experience inspired by manga like Berserk and Jujutsu Kaisen, has released new codes for emotes and spins during its Early Access period. These codes offer random rewards to players who have purchased the R$400 pass, with the game expected to be free-to-play upon full release. The article provides instructions on how to redeem these codes within the game's shop menu.
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve – Official Story Overview Trailer
The official story overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Veve has been released, detailing the game's narrative of lies and conspiracies. The game is set to launch on October 2nd, 2026, with pre-orders unlocking the F-14A aircraft and exclusive access to Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. A Deluxe Edition will also be available, including three days of early access and a premium ace pass voucher.
Wardogs PC Specifications And System Requirements
Wardogs has launched into early access on PC, with its system requirements detailed for players. The game is not overly demanding, with minimum specs including an Intel Core i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16GB RAM, and an Nvidia GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 590. Recommended specs suggest an Intel Core i7 12700k or AMD Ryzen 7 5700x, 16GB RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT.
How To Win Matches In Wardogs
This guide explains how to win matches in Wardogs, a large-scale tactical warfare game available in early access on PC. Matches involve teams fighting for control of a 'Control Zone' and a moving 'Hot Zone' where players in the Hot Zone count as double points. The guide also details the in-game money system for purchasing loadouts, the importance of controlling towers for strategic advantage, and various roles players can take to contribute to victory.
How To Level Up Each Skill In Wardogs
This guide explains the skill progression system in Wardogs, an early access title. It details six skill tracks: Assault, Medic, Recon, Support, Driver, and Pilot, and outlines the actions required to level each one to unlock new abilities, weapons, and items.
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
Server Queues Temper Wardogs’ Huge Early Access Debut
Wardogs achieved over one million copies sold and 350,000 concurrent players on Steam during its early access launch. However, significant server queues impacted the player experience. The game is currently PC-only, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions planned for 2028.
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.
Wardogs sold over 1 million copies in its first 24 hours, making its launch a bright spot in an otherwise tough year for…
Wardogs has achieved a strong launch, selling 1.25 million copies within its first 24 hours. Despite initial server issues that led to negative reviews, the multiplayer FPS developed by Bulkhead is highlighted as a success in a year that has seen other competitive shooters struggle. The game's flexible approach to gameplay and its unique in-game economy are cited as key factors in its strong performance.
