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Krafton, Flyquest, Arbitrum invest $3.5M in Psychedelic Games' MOBA Golden Tides
Psychedelic Games, the developer of the upcoming MOBA Golden Tides, has secured $3.5 million in funding from Krafton, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The company aims to build a sustainable competitive ecosystem through strategic partnerships rather than traditional venture capital. This investment will support the development and launch of Golden Tides, which seeks to innovate within the MOBA genre.
EverSiege: Untold Ages Review – A solid MOBA, but without the salt
EverSiege: Untold Ages is a PvE MOBA that allows players to team up with friends to progress towards objectives, level up characters, and build bases. While the co-op progression system has some flaws, the core match-to-match experience is fun, and the single-player mode offers a satisfying action strategy feel. The game features solid visuals and sound design, though some voice acting is noted as jilted.
Dissidia Duellum: 5 Breakout Characters in Final Fantasy's New Mobile Game
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new MOBA-style mobile game set in Tokyo, has launched from Square Enix. The article highlights five breakout characters from the initial roster, including Warrior of Light, Prompto, Krile, Lightning, and Rinoa, detailing their unique abilities and roles within the game. It also touches on the importance of ability customization and upcoming character additions.
The Next Risk of Rain Is Allegedly in Development...for Deadlock
A leaker specializing in Deadlock news claims that a new Risk of Rain-like game mode is in development for Valve's MOBA shooter. This follows the suspension of activities at Risk of Rain developer Hopoo Games after its co-founders joined Valve.
League of Legends in 2026: A Complete Guide for New and Returning Players
This guide provides comprehensive information for new and returning players of League of Legends, covering its core gameplay as a team-based strategy MOBA, champion roles, and the learning curve. It details the ranked system, essential game knowledge like vision control and objective priority, and highlights significant changes for returning players, including item reworks and role queue. The article also touches upon the thriving esports scene and offers tips for success, emphasizing the game's enduring appeal through continuous evolution and strategic depth.
PvE in Deadlock? Leaker suggests it’s right around the corner and it’s ‘1:1 Risk of Rain’
A leaker suggests that Valve's upcoming game Deadlock will feature a PvE mode that is heavily inspired by Risk of Rain. This mode would allow players to defend against waves of enemies and collect items. The leaker also indicated that this PvE mode might be tied to the game's lore and skins, and is not expected in early builds for several months.
WILD RIFT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE IN PATCH 7.1: FLAT OUT!
League of Legends: Wild Rift's Patch 7.1, titled "Flat Out," introduces three new champions: K’Sante, Taliyah, and Skarner. The update also brings new keystone runes, gameplay adjustments to the rune system, and themed upgrades to the AAA ARAM and Arena game modes. Additionally, the patch features new Wild Pass skins and a collaboration with Porsche.
FIFA Heroes hands-on preview - an arcade style rival for EA Sports FC
FIFA Heroes is a new free-to-play, arcade-style football game from Enver Studio, branded by FIFA, that aims to revive the genre for consoles and mobile. It draws inspiration from titles like FIFA Street and MOBAs, featuring a live service model and targeting a younger demographic with accessible gameplay and microtransactions. The game will launch on iOS and Android on April 28, with PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
Golden Tides is a new Krafton-funded MOBA featuring a piratical theme and nautical gameplay twists
Golden Tides, a new MOBA developed by Psychedelic Games and funded by Krafton, features a piratical theme with dynamic 20-25 minute matches focused on treasure hunting and naval combat. The game recently secured $3.5 million in funding and is preparing for a playtest in the second quarter of the year.
A huge new Dota 2 patch U-turns on one of Valve's biggest additions in years
Valve's Dota 2 has received a major update with patch 7.41, which removes the controversial Facets feature. The patch also introduces new items, hero abilities, and significant map alterations, marking a transformative change for the MOBA.
MOBA Game Golden Tides Secures $3.5M in Funding
Psychedelic Games has secured $3.5 million in funding for its innovative MOBA game "Golden Tides," which focuses on treasure collection rather than traditional lanes and towers. The investment round included strategic partners KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The game is set for release on PC and aims to integrate blockchain technology.
Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening Today
Call of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
4v4 PVP Adventure MOBA Golden Tides Secures $3.5M Funding Round
Psychedelic Games has secured a $3.5 million funding round for its pirate-themed 4v4 MOBA, Golden Tides. The investment, led by KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, will support continued development and the game's upcoming launch. CEO Devin Richman aims to innovate the MOBA genre with a focus on freedom and naval combat, while FlyQuest CEO Brian Anderson highlights the potential for new esports collaboration models.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Impressions - Worth Giving A Chance
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a new mobile MOBA title that pits two teams of three against a shared boss monster. Despite initial player exhaustion with another live service Final Fantasy mobile game, impressions from a closed beta suggest enjoyable moment-to-moment gameplay with a MOBA structure focused on building Bravery to damage the boss. The game features a gacha system for abilities and characters, with controls designed for mobile screens, and is available on iOS and Android.
Dissidia Duellum Takes Final Fantasy To The Streets
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 boss battle arena mobile game from Square Enix, has launched worldwide. Set in a stylized Tokyo, the game features characters from across the Final Fantasy series in both classic and covert outfits. While the core gameplay loop involves capturing points and defeating bosses, the game also offers solo challenges and a story mode unlocked through the Season Pass. The developers have incorporated feedback from a beta, adding controller support and balancing adjustments, though the gacha system for unique skills may be a point of contention for players.
ByteDance Sells Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Dev Moonton to Saudis for $6b
ByteDance has agreed to sell Moonton, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabian-owned Savvy Games Group for over $6 billion. This acquisition is part of Saudi Arabia's significant investment in the gaming sector. Moonton's parent company, ByteDance, previously acquired the studio in 2021 but has since been divesting from its gaming ventures.
SMITE 2 offers up a roadmap for its next few deities through the start of May
SMITE 2 has released a roadmap detailing upcoming deity additions and updates through May 5th. The roadmap includes the introduction of Gilgamesh, Ratatoskr, Ishtar, and Atlas, with specific updates focusing on new stats, events, and features to combat player attrition. The game will also feature a Tracker Extravaganza event throughout April.
Double Fine’s Kiln pops out of the oven and onto PC, Xbox and PS5 on April 23
Double Fine's new multiplayer online pottery party brawler, Kiln, will be released on April 23 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The game features a unique gameplay loop where players shape and decorate pottery, with size and shape influencing combat abilities. An open beta will be available on Steam from April 9 to 11.
Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
Best PvP Games in 2026: Most Popular Competitive Multiplayer Games Right Now
This guide highlights the top Player versus Player (PvP) games dominating the competitive gaming landscape in 2026, based on player counts and popularity. It covers titles across genres like tactical shooters (Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT), battle royales (PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone), and MOBAs (League of Legends, Dota 2), as well as popular mobile titles. The article also discusses the enduring appeal of PvP games, the importance of balanced gameplay, strong matchmaking, and community support for long-term success.
