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Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Reveal Announced for July 30th
The Coalition announced that the multiplayer reveal for Gears of War: E-Day will occur on June 30th, showcasing Versus Mode and new symmetrical maps. The game, launching October 6th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, will feature a 14+ hour campaign, a 12-player Horde Siege mode, and a robust seasonal roadmap with earnable content. An open beta is also slated for August.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Overview Trailer Details A New Mode and Features Ahead of Launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will launch on July 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. A new overview trailer showcases various modes including Story Mode, Arcade Mode, a Gallery, Training, Combo Trials, and online Casual and Ranked play. The game features rollback netcode for smoother online matches.
Evening Multiplex
This article presents official trailers and overviews for several upcoming games. It includes a modes and features overview for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a first look at the digital battlefield for Bolt Action, and a trailer for RAVEN2 titled 'The Heart of the Halted Empire'.
Blizzard's calling time on Overwatch's hero customising Stadium mode, and I may well be the only person that's sad about that
Blizzard Entertainment is discontinuing active development on Overwatch's Stadium mode due to low player engagement, with only three percent of the player base actively playing it. Game director Aaron Keller announced that while the mode will remain accessible, it will not receive new heroes or maps. The company is exploring alternative game formats, including experiments with 6v6 role queues and a 1-3-2 flex role queue, to address issues with the tank role in standard 5v5 matches.
When is DBD Chaos Shuffle back?
The limited-time mode Chaos Shuffle is returning to Dead by Daylight from Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to Tuesday, August 4, 2026. This mode randomly assigns perks to players and is part of the game's Summer of Screams event, which also features the 2v8 and Lights Out modifiers.
Riot's talking about Twisted Treeline again, but it isn't dropping with League of Legends Classic
Riot Games has confirmed that the popular game mode Twisted Treeline will not be included at the launch of League of Legends Classic. Game Director Brian Feeney stated that while no non-Summoner's Rift modes are planned initially, additional modes are likely to be added over time. Other limited-time modes like Odyssey: Extraction are not considered part of the Classic banner.
Riot quickly backpedals on paid old-school skins in League of Legends Classic after backlash
Riot Games quickly reversed a decision to charge for classic skins in the new League of Legends Classic mode after significant player backlash. The skins are now unlocked by default, with Riot Games acknowledging player feedback. The company also addressed concerns about the mode's mixed approach to historical game patches, stating that future changes will be influenced by player votes.
Retiring Valve programmer says 'at least one' of the studio's beloved game modes was made in secret to…
Retiring Valve programmer Christopher Green announced his second and final departure from the company, reflecting on his 16 years working on titles like Half-Life 2 and its Source engines. Green revealed that the popular Half-Life 2: Deathmatch game mode was developed semi-secretly by a single programmer who believed in the project.
Overwatch stopping work on Stadium may be an even bigger fumble than PvE
Blizzard Entertainment has ceased development on Overwatch's Stadium game mode, with only 6% of the player base engaging with it. The author expresses sadness over the decision, highlighting Stadium's potential as an experimental space for creative ideas, some of which were originally intended for the canceled PvE mode. The article argues that canceling Stadium is a greater fumble than the PvE mode's cancellation due to its proven traction and popularity during its launch week.
Not So Massively: The death of Stadium is another shortsighted waste of Overwatch’s potential
Blizzard Entertainment has ceased development of new characters and maps for the Overwatch Stadium game mode, effectively ending its support. The author criticizes this decision as a shortsighted waste of potential, citing issues with balance, item complexity, and a lack of clear direction for the mode. This move is seen as another instance of Blizzard abandoning projects that don't immediately become massive hits, despite the mode serving as a crucial accessibility tool for some players.
Battlefield 6 is resurrecting a 20-year-old mode for a Top Gun crossover
Battlefield 6 is reintroducing its "Carrier Assault" mode, originally from Battlefield 2142 and later adapted in Battlefield 4, as part of a Top Gun crossover event. This mode tasks players with sinking the enemy's aircraft carrier. The update also includes a new two-seater jet styled after the Top Gun films and a jets-only mission called "Top Gun: Fighter Sweep."
Battlefield 6 is getting an evolved Carrier Assault mode in Season 4, and the Top Gun collab brings more than cosmetics
Battlefield 6's Season 4, launching July 21st on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, will introduce naval combat and a Top Gun collaboration featuring iconic aircraft. The season includes new maps like Tsuru Reef and a remake of Wake Island, along with the return of the Carrier Assault mode, now called Carrier Strike. The update also brings new weapons, quality-of-life features like custom lobbies, and the debut of Spectator mode.
Overwatch's attempt at bringing back 6v6 feels like a bad compromise—it just doesn't work
This article analyzes Overwatch's recent attempt to bridge the gap between its 5v5 and 6v6 formats through a new 1-3-2 flex mode in the Quickplay Hacked Event. The author argues that this compromise fails, as teams with two tanks consistently outperform those with one, making the mode redundant and suggesting that a true compromise between the two distinct formats is not feasible.
League of Legends Classic - Release date, champions, progression
Riot Games is releasing League of Legends Classic on July 29, a separate tab within the Riot client that returns players to the Season 3 era of the MOBA. It will feature 60 champions, classic items like Zz'Rot Portal, and a progression system with runes, masteries, and a Classic Level track that unlocks content and cosmetic rewards.
Marathon Vault Breaker Mode Next Week
Bungie announced that a new experimental game mode called Vault Breaker will be added to Marathon in the upcoming Mid-Season 2 Update. The update is scheduled to release next week and will include detailed information about the new mode.
Overwatch axing future Stadium heroes and maps due to "dedicated, smaller audience"
Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller announced that the Stadium game mode will no longer receive new heroes or maps due to a dedicated but smaller audience. While the mode will continue to receive seasonal balance updates, its player statistics indicate it accounts for only about 3% of daily players. Lessons learned from Stadium's development will be applied to future plans for Overwatch.
Modern Warfare 4 offers first look at Kill Block ahead of multiplayer gameplay debut this week
Infinity Ward has revealed 'Kill Block,' a new procedurally generated multiplayer arena for Modern Warfare 4, ahead of its debut at Fanatics Fest NYC. This adaptive mode will support 3v3 and 10v10 Gunfight at launch, with more traditional modes coming later. Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Battlefield 6 Development Team Provides Update on Upcoming Content in Season 4
Battlefield Studios has provided an update on Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 4, launching July 21st, which will reintroduce Naval Warfare with the new Tsuru Reef map. The studio also shared statistics from previous seasons, highlighting player engagement with maps like Railway to Golmud and game modes such as Obliteration and Ranked Battle Royale. The iconic Wake Island map is also confirmed to be returning in Season 4.
Blizzard ends support for Overwatch's MOBA-inspired Stadium mode, no more heroes or maps to be added
Blizzard Entertainment is ending support for Overwatch's Stadium mode due to low player numbers, with no new heroes or maps planned. Game director Aaron Keller announced that while Stadium will receive seasonal balance updates, development focus will shift to new experimental 6v6 modes aimed at improving match dynamics and player experience in Role Queue.
Overwatch launches Quick Play Hacked and puts Stadium into maintenance mode
Overwatch has launched its Summer Games event, featuring returning modes like Lucioball and Winston's Beach Volleyball until July 30th. A new mid-season patch introduces 'Quick Play Hacked' with a unique team composition from July 16th to 19th and again from July 28th to August 3rd. Development on the Stadium mode is being put on hold due to low player counts, though it will continue to receive seasonal updates.