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BIG BAD SOCCER OUT NOW ON STEAM - FAST, CHAOTIC LOCAL PARTY FOOTBALL WITH A 10% LAUNCH DISCOUNT
Independent developer Superstar Games has launched Big Bad Soccer on Steam, featuring fast-paced, chaotic arcade football designed for local party gameplay. The game emphasizes quick matches and fun with friends over complex simulation. A 10% launch discount is available on Steam.
BIG BAD SOCCER DEMO NOW LIVE AHEAD OF FULL RELEASE
Independent developer Superstar Games has released a playable demo for their upcoming arcade football game, Big Bad Soccer, on PC via Steam. The demo allows players to experience the game's fast-paced, physics-driven gameplay and local multiplayer modes ahead of the full release. Big Bad Soccer focuses on chaotic fun and accessible gameplay, with character customization and multiple pitches available.
Dogfights Return In Star Fox's New Online Battle Mode, GameShare Support Detailed
The new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch will feature a 4-vs-4 online battle mode with distinct objectives on three different stages. Players can also engage in local multiplayer matches, including GameShare support for original Switch owners. The game will also offer co-op campaign and challenge modes where one player pilots and another acts as the gunner.
Best Co-Op Games on Switch 2: Play Together Anywhere (2026)
The Nintendo Switch 2 excels as a local multiplayer device, offering a strong library of co-op games. This guide highlights must-play titles like Mario Kart World and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, alongside excellent co-op experiences such as It Takes Two and Split Fiction. The Switch 2 also benefits from backward compatibility with the original Switch's extensive co-op catalog.
The Ultimate Couch Co-Op Guide: Best Local Multiplayer Games in 2026 | TAG
Couch co-op gaming is experiencing a significant resurgence, with local multiplayer games generating billions in revenue and seeing increased player engagement. This guide categorizes the best local multiplayer titles for various player groups, including couples, families, and friends, highlighting games like It Takes Two, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and the Jackbox Party Pack series. The article also discusses the historical decline and recent comeback of couch co-op, emphasizing its unique social and bonding benefits.
Micro Overdrive: Home Tour Races Onto Xbox With Big Speed In Tiny Spaces
Micro Overdrive: Home Tour, an arcade racer inspired by classic games like Micro Machines, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features miniature cars racing through oversized everyday environments, offering both single-player progression and chaotic local multiplayer modes.
Best Android Local Multiplayer Games
This guide highlights the best local multiplayer games available on Android, catering to various playstyles including same-device and WiFi-based multiplayer. The list features popular titles like Minecraft, The Jackbox Party Pack Series, and Among Us, offering fun experiences for friends playing together.
Conan The Barbarian Wreaks Havoc In New Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel DLC
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is releasing a DLC on April 9th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S that adds Conan The Barbarian as a playable character. The update also includes free local multiplayer with new mechanics and a new deity, the God of Fate, offering a high-risk, high-reward blessing system.
"Best-in-class emulation from over five decades of gaming" - The Evercade Nexus is a brand new cartridge-based handheld with thumbsticks, local multiplayer support, and a bonus N64 Banjo-Kazooie collection
Blaze has announced the Evercade Nexus, a new cartridge-based retro handheld featuring dual analogue sticks, a 5.89-inch screen, and local multiplayer support. It will launch in October for $199.99 and includes Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. The device aims to offer a modern handheld experience for emulation fans, with a special limited "64 Edition" also planned.
