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Endless Rails Review | TheXboxHub
Endless Rails is a bullet heaven roguelike with an inspired core mechanic of building and customizing a train with various carriages and cargo. While the train customization and build potential are praised, the game is criticized for lacking content, feeling like an Early Access title with limited trains, upgrade trees, levels, and enemy variety.
Röjiga top-down shootern Darkswarm bjuder in till alfatest
The top-down shooter Darkswarm, which draws comparisons to Helldivers and The Ascent, is inviting players to sign up for a closed alpha test on Steam. Players take on the role of a mercenary battling insectoid enemies in various colonies, with options for stealth and hacking alongside intense combat. The game will feature four distinct classes and is planned for an early access release on PC after testing.
Satisfactory går under jorden med expansionen Core Values
Coffee Stain Studios has announced a major expansion for their factory building game Satisfactory, titled Core Values. This expansion will introduce new underground resources, flora, and fauna, allowing players to expand their factories beneath the planet's surface. The game, which launched in early access in 2019 and later on consoles, will also continue to receive free content updates alongside the paid DLC.
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.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 581: George McFly is your Destiny 2
The Massively OP Podcast episode 581 covers Destiny 2's resurgence, the early access launch of Monsters & Memories, and impressions of Aion 2. The hosts also discuss Dune Awakening's console release, the future of Elder Scrolls Online following layoffs, and highlight Wizard101.
Stars Reach promises it will be adding professions and improvements to combat soon
Stars Reach developer Raph Koster has announced upcoming additions to the sandbox game, including new professions and combat improvements. While details are scarce, a roadmap post next week will provide more information on professions like xenobiology, rangering, and foraging. Revisions to GovBot and storage tech are also planned.
When is the Gears of War E-Day release time?
Gears of War E-Day will launch simultaneously worldwide on October 6 at 3pm UTC for Xbox and PC, with early access beginning five days prior on October 1 for those who pre-order. The game will not be available on PlayStation 5, confirming its Xbox exclusivity. Pre-installation will be available starting September 29.
Wardogs devs celebrate 3 million sales but warn that "hype won't last forever"
Developer Bulkhead announced that its shooter Wardogs has sold over three million copies since launching into early access on September 10, 2026. While celebrating the success, the studio acknowledged that the current hype may not last forever and expressed a commitment to addressing player feedback and developing future content like Season 2. The article also notes the game's current unplayability on Linux-based handheld gaming PCs.
As Wardogs sells 3 million copies, lead admits "bottom feeder cheaters," "constant DDOS attacks," and much more have left devs "overwhelmed," so many are taking mandatory holiday
Despite selling three million copies, Bulkhead's CEO Joe Brammer revealed the team behind Wardogs is overwhelmed by cheaters and DDoS attacks, leading to mandatory holidays for staff. Brammer acknowledges the challenges but remains committed to the game's long-term vision.
Saw: Genesis försenas till nästa år
The asymmetrical horror game Saw: Genesis has been delayed and is now slated for an early access release in the first quarter of 2027. Publisher Bloober Team and developers Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios cited the need for more development time to create a game worthy of the Saw film franchise.
Multiplayer hero tank shooter Tyr adds a new map and increases team size in latest update
The hero tank shooter Tyr has received a significant update, adding a new urban map called Core and increasing the maximum squad size from three to eight players. Developer Stoke Games also implemented tank balance adjustments, an option to remove Discord integration from clans, and the ability to purchase in-game gold for cosmetics.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s impending beginning, Ship of Heroes’ inevitable end
This column tracks the status of crowdfunded MMOs, highlighting upcoming early access launches for Loftia and Monsters & Memories. It also reports on the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's delay and layoffs, and updates on various other crowdfunded titles.
Whatever happened to Path of Titans, Realm of the Mad God, and EverRail?
This article provides an update on several overlooked MMOs in 2026. Realm of the Mad God has seen content updates including a reworked Third Dimension and new seasons. Path of Titans released on consoles and added new dinosaur species and features like interactive quests and climbing. EverRail entered early access in July and receives bi-weekly patches, with developers now focusing on larger content updates.
Betawatch: World of Warcraft Forever gets the beta explosion as Aion 2 cracks its doors open a bit
The beta for World of Warcraft Forever has launched with high player numbers, while Aion 2 has opened its doors for testing. The article also provides updates on State of Decay 3's development under an indie Undead Labs and Guild Wars 2's upcoming WvW map test. It serves as a weekly roundup of MMOs in various testing phases, including open betas, closed betas, and early access.
Hytale’s Update 7 brings a new dungeon and tweaks to items and enemies October 12
Hytale's Update 7, also referred to as the second wave of Chapter 1 content, is set to release on Monday, October 12th. This update introduces new features including reality-warping enemies, underground regions, a new dungeon with a boss named the Gobliterator, and numerous adjustments to items, combat, and enemy behavior.
Rise Again - Weapons news
The game Rise Again has received a weapons update, introducing new weapon types such as Dagger, Dual Blade, and Great Axe, alongside updates to existing weapons. The update also enhances item durability and losability systems, and adds Stash Chests for item storage. This update is available on the Unstable Branch for Early Access players.
Gears of War: E-Day Preload Times, Install Size, And Global Launch Dates
Gears of War: E-Day will require 115GB of storage on PC and likely a similar amount on Xbox Series X|S. Preloading begins on September 29, with early access for Premium and Collector's Edition owners starting October 1.
It's tough to stand out in today's games industry, but 'sorta like Helldivers 2 except dog people'…
The open playtest for Gravhounds, a co-op wave shooter with a unique dog-people character design, is available on Steam for a limited time. The game features satisfying gravity gun mechanics for resource collection and a light tower defense element, aiming to stand out in a crowded market.
The Best News For Saw: Genesis Is We Have To Wait Longer To Play It
Bloober Team has announced that Saw: Genesis, their asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, has been delayed from its planned 2026 early-access launch to 2027. The studio cited the need for more development time to meet their satisfaction with the game's quality. The article expresses that while the delay is warranted due to a lackluster preview and the competitive market, the anticipation for the game remains.
Colorful co-op shooter Mycopunk confirms its 1.0 release date of October 20
The co-op FPS Mycopunk, developed by Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, will launch its 1.0 version on October 20th for PC and PlayStation 5. The game features teams of players battling fungal enemies with futuristic weaponry, and the full release will include new guns, maps, modes, and characters.
