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Highguard: Why Wildlight’s Hero Shooter Collapsed in Under 50 Days | Invision Game Community
Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter Highguard collapsed less than two months after its launch, despite initial hype and strong player numbers on PC via Steam. The game suffered from gameplay flaws, balancing issues, repetitive maps, and poor matchmaking, compounded by fierce competition in the crowded hero shooter market. Internal struggles, including layoffs, further hampered the developer's ability to support the live-service title, leading to community backlash and a swift shutdown.
Hatch Dragons Is a New Cosy Game, Where You Collect & Care for Dragons
Runaway Play Games has launched Hatch Dragons, a new free-to-play mobile pet simulation game where players collect and care for hundreds of unique dragon species. The game encourages players to nurture dragons from eggs, rebuild an enchanted forest, and uncover lore inspired by Nordic folklore. Optional in-app purchases are available.
Little Nightmares and an Idle Champions Bundle Are This Week’s Freebies on the Epic Games Mobile Store
Epic Games is offering Little Nightmares and an Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms bundle for free on its mobile store for Android users worldwide. The promotion runs from March 5th to March 12th, 2026. Little Nightmares is an atmospheric adventure game, while Idle Champions is an idle strategy title featuring characters from the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse.
Family Island Free Energy – Today’s Links!
This guide provides daily links for free energy and in-game currency for the mobile game Family Island. It also offers tips on how to earn more energy through gameplay mechanics such as feeding family members, collecting resources, waiting for regeneration, leveling up houses, and increasing player level.
Monopoly Go Free Rolls – Free Dice Links
This guide provides tips and tricks for obtaining free rolls and dice in the mobile game Monopoly Go. It details methods such as following official social media channels, checking daily links, playing regularly, upgrading towns, leveling up, completing albums, daily challenges, and inviting friends. The article also mentions a dedicated Discord server for obtaining more free dice.
Konami announces free-to-play eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT for PS5 and PC, now available
Konami has released eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT, a free-to-play installment in its Professional Baseball Spirits series, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam worldwide. The game supports both English and Japanese languages.
A Free PS5 Baseball Sim Is Here to Shake Up MLB The Show
Konami has released eBaseball: Pro Spirits, a free-to-play baseball simulation game, on PlayStation 5. This new entry in the Professional Spirits Baseball series aims to compete with Sony's MLB The Show, offering realistic visuals powered by Unreal Engine and online multiplayer modes focused on card collection.
Konami Launches eBaseball Pro Spirit Globally: A New Free-to-Play Baseball Era
Konami has launched its free-to-play baseball title, eBaseball Pro Spirit, globally. The game features World Championship tournaments, extensive Team Edit customization options, and supports cross-play between players worldwide.
Skate Season 3 Looks Cool, But It May Be an Uphill Battle to Win Back Fans
Full Circle has unveiled Season 3 for the free-to-play skateboarding game Skate, which is currently in early access and begins on March 10th. The update introduces the overhauled Isle of Grom, though its paywalled access has frustrated players. Additional content includes graphical improvements, new spots, modes, and features like loadouts and dark tricks.
Konami Launches eBaseball Pro Spirit Globally: A New Free-to-Play Baseball Era
Konami has launched eBaseball Pro Spirit, a free-to-play global version of its Japanese baseball series, on PC and PlayStation 5. The game features a new "World Championship" mode where players build and compete with their dream teams against opponents worldwide. This release aims to provide a competitive alternative to existing baseball simulation titles.
Feature: The Rise of “Social Currencies” in Modern Free-to-Play Games
The article explores the rise of "social currencies" in modern free-to-play games, particularly for Xbox gamers. These intangible assets, such as status, access, and influence, go beyond traditional progression and focus on community validation, visibility, and prestige through elements like battle passes and leaderboards. Developers must maintain transparency to avoid exploitative practices and build trust, as social currencies are becoming a key pillar in game design and player interaction.
See More Of The FPS-Style World Of Tanks: Heat In New Gameplay Video
Wargaming has released a new gameplay video for the upcoming free-to-play tank game World of Tanks: Heat, showcasing its FPS-style mechanics. The video details the 'Agent' system where players control different roles like Defender, Assault, and Marksman, each with unique abilities and the ability to switch between two tanks during a match. The game is set in an alternate post-World War II timeline and is currently in development without a release date.
Konami Stealth Drops Free PS5 Game on PS Store, Players Like It
Konami has released eBaseball: Pro Spirit as a free-to-play title on the PlayStation 5, with an optional PS Plus membership required for online play. The game utilizes the 'eBaseball Engine' for realistic stadium and player actions. Early player reception has been positive, with the game holding a near 4/5 star rating on the PlayStation Store.
Get Planet Coaster Collection for Free
The theme park simulation game Planet Coaster is currently available for free on the digital store Digiphile. Players can claim the game permanently by acquiring it before the giveaway period ends.
Highguard stänger för gott
Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that their free-to-play shooter Highguard will be shut down on March 12, less than two months after its January 26 release. Despite efforts and a player base of over two million, the game failed to build a sustainable community. Developers with experience from Apex Legends and Titanfall were involved in its creation.
Three Free Games on Steam
Steam is offering three games for free, including the action/adventure title BOOMEROAD. Players can claim these titles before they transition to a paid model.
Highguard Will Officially End Service This Month
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its free-to-play shooter Highguard will cease operations on March 12, just 45 days after its January 26 launch. The developer cited an inability to build a sustainable player base, with reports indicating Tencent withdrew funding due to poor commercial performance and low player retention. The game remains available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Hit PS4 Exclusive Action Game Shutting Down After 10 Years
The PlayStation 4 exclusive action game Let It Die, developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, will shut down its online servers on September 1, after nearly a decade of service. An offline version is planned, which will allow players to transfer their save data and enjoy the game without restrictions, though this version will require a purchase.
Let It Die Ending Online Service After Nearly 10 Years, But You'll Still Be Able to Play It
Let It Die will end its online service on September 1st, 2026, after nearly a decade. An offline version, Let It Die Offline Edition, will be released this fall as a premium title, allowing players to continue enjoying the game's content. Save data from the online version will be transferable to the offline edition.
Highguard will shut down permanently next week because Wildlight doesn't make "enough revenue to keep anyone employed to work on it"
Developer Wildlight is permanently shutting down its free-to-play hero shooter Highguard on March 12th, less than six weeks after its launch. Despite attracting over two million players, the game failed to generate enough revenue to sustain its development. Wildlight cited a lack of a sustainable player base as the primary reason for the closure, with a final update planned before servers go offline.
