Game Modes
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World of Warcraft invites players to take the Talebound game mode for a spin starting on October 30
World of Warcraft is inviting players to test its new Talebound game mode, available from October 30th to November 1st on the game's test server. This mode allows players to experience three distinct tales using specialized classes: Slayer, Inquisitor, and Witch, at three different difficulty levels.
The Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 roadmap kicks off in just one week, and it's packed
Infinity Ward has detailed the upcoming Season 1 roadmap for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, launching on November 6. The update will introduce new maps like Backstab, Canyon, and Shoot House, alongside returning modes such as Grind and Drop Zone. The season will also feature Halloween events including Possession and Infected prior to its official start.
EA Sports FC 27 Review
EA Sports FC 27's Career mode receives meaningful attention, offering a positive experience for players. However, the ambitious "The Grounds" mode is a letdown with little to do, and the game suffers from an overwhelming number of menus.
RuneScape Reignited Canceled Less Than Two Weeks After Being Announced
RuneScape Reignited, a new game mode intended for both new and returning players to start fresh, has been canceled by Jagex. Creative director Mod Ryan announced the cancellation less than two weeks after the mode's initial announcement.
League of Legends Classic is effectively calling it quits after just three months of operation
Riot Games is shutting down League of Legends Classic after only three months due to low player engagement, with the mode remaining playable until January 2027. The studio plans to revisit the concept in the future, potentially as an adjusted event mode, and is issuing refunds for Classic-specific content.
3 months after launch, Riot announces League of Legends Classic will be killed in January: 'most have gone back to…
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic will be shut down in January 2027, just six months after its launch. The mode, which aimed to capitalize on nostalgia for older versions of the game, failed to maintain player interest beyond its initial release. Riot plans to explore future iterations, potentially as an event mode, and will issue refunds for obsolete content.
How to play PvE in ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders has added a PvE mode, allowing players to enjoy the game without direct player-vs-player combat. To enable PvE, players can toggle the PvE option on the map screen. This mode features dedicated servers, zero player-to-player damage, and adjusted loot values, though certain map conditions will still require PvPvE engagement.
Torchlight Infinite adds a game mode where players have to manage and fight in a prison October 15
Torchlight: Infinite is introducing a new prison-themed game mode called Tartarus in its upcoming Season 14, launching on October 15th. This mode involves tracking escaped prisoners, managing the prison by strategically placing inmates, and finally fighting arranged enemies across multiple difficulty levels for rewards. The season also includes a new hero trait, Spacetime Witness Youga, and a follower-based progression system.
Senxin Aleste announced for Nintendo Switch release
M2 announced that Senxin Aleste, a vertical-scrolling shooter originally released in 2021, will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 18, 2027, in Japan. The Switch version includes new modes like "Senxin Aleste Blade" with a "Blade Missile" weapon and character switching, as well as a "Training" mode and new music arrangements.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero reveals future plans, including new modes and offline content
Bandai Namco has revealed a year-two roadmap for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, detailing upcoming modes and offline content. New features like 'Tower of Power', 'Mission 100 SP', and 'Survival Mode SP' are planned, with some content delayed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners until after next summer. The Super-Limit Breaking Neo DLC and another character are slated for spring releases on these platforms.
Crowning the best FPS mode of all time through 1v1 combat (ROUND 2)
PC Gamer's FPS column, FOV 90, is conducting a community tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode of all time. Round 1 saw 16 modes compete in 1v1 matchups, with winners like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, Conquest, Bomb Defusal, Payload, Infection, Capture the Flag, and Attack & Defend advancing. Round 2 voting is now open, pitting these winners against each other.
The Icebind feels like "Warframe 2014" in all the best ways, and now you can finally play it
Digital Extremes has released The Icebind, a new six-player cooperative mode for Warframe, which aims to provide a challenging experience reminiscent of the game's early days. Community Director Megan Everett clarified that The Icebind is not a raid but a mode designed for coordinated squads, addressing player requests for more challenging content. The mode currently requires a full six-player group and features performance-based loot, with plans to potentially support smaller squads in the future.
Review – FC 27 Xbox Series X
EA Sports FC 27 is reviewed as a step backward from its predecessor, offering uninspiring gameplay and a focus on microtransactions. While visuals and presentation are strong, the new 'The Grounds' mode lacks purpose and the Ultimate Team mode is heavily pay-to-win. Gameplay mechanics, particularly off-ball AI and tactical implementation, are criticized for being problematic and unbalanced.
League of Legends to add five new augments, one of which is a load of bees
League of Legends is introducing five new augments to its ARAM Mayhem game mode in patch 26.21. These augments, including 'Get Jinxed,' 'Brass Blast,' 'BEES!!!,' 'Totentanz,' and 'Salvation,' add over-the-top effects and mechanics to the fast-paced mode.
"This is Call of Duty's definitive extraction shooter experience" - Infinity Ward details the new DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward is heavily investing in the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, aiming for it to be a major pillar of the series. The new DMZ mode builds upon the 2022 beta with separate progression, a persistent economy, and enhanced AI enemies across the Haijin map. It will launch on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Aniimo Irisalis Teams [Best Builds]
This guide provides recommendations for building the best teams around Irisalis in Aniimo, focusing on Energy (EP) regeneration. It highlights support Aniimo like Turbo, Leafy, Somniwing, Besauce, Tromber, and Glacy, detailing their abilities and how to obtain them to maximize Irisalis's effectiveness.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting a Counter-Strike-inspired game mode that I can't believe it never had before
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will introduce a new game mode called Collateral, which draws heavy inspiration from Counter-Strike and Valorant's Bomb Defusal mode. This mode features an in-game cash economy, disabled loadouts, no automatic health regeneration or respawning, and requires strategic spending on weapons and perks.
Making our favorite FPS modes 1v1 to decide the greatest of them all
This article discusses the diverse and enduring appeal of various first-person shooter game modes. It introduces a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode, pitting popular formats like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, and Capture the Flag against each other.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s 2XP Tokens Will Only be Consumed During Matches
Infinity Ward has announced a change to how Double Experience (2XP) tokens will function in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, stating they will now only be consumed during active matches rather than from the moment of activation. This change aims to provide players with more efficient use of their tokens. The game will also feature a new 'Kill Block' mode with over 500 map configurations, alongside 12 core multiplayer maps and a single-player campaign.
Discord's PC system resource-hogging days are numbered — a new 'Game Mode' is coming to reduce CPU…
Discord is developing a new 'Game Mode' feature aimed at reducing its CPU and GPU consumption while users are gaming. This feature appears to be an automatic toggle for the existing 'Reduced Motion' setting, intended to disable animations and effects when a game is detected, potentially improving in-game performance. However, it remains unclear if this will address Discord's significant RAM usage or improve resource consumption during screen sharing.
