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With "11 kills, 12 kills at a time," battle royale hybrid Project Zeta is not your daddy's MOBA (or your…
Nirvanana's Project Zeta aims to blend MOBA, battle royale, and hero shooter elements into a new hybrid experience. Executive producer Namseok Kim highlighted the game's focus on player satisfaction through frequent, high-kill skirmishes, differentiating it from traditional MOBAs. The developer is actively incorporating player feedback from public tests to refine the game's design and map.
Old Graves is back as League Classic patch 4 adds four more champions to the mix
League of Legends Classic patch 4 introduces four new champions: Graves, Fizz, Nami, and Nautilus, all themed around Bilgewater and the ocean. Game Designer David 'Phreak' Turley detailed the champions' classic kits and discussed recent community votes on game length, snowballing, and item additions. The patch also includes balance changes and addresses concerns about botting.
Lies of P Publisher Shadow-Drops PS5 Version of Hit 2025 Action Game
NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie have surprise-released their action roguelite 'Shape of Dreams' on PlayStation 5, following its PC launch in September 2025. The game, which combines hack-and-slash combat with MOBA-inspired team play, is available for $24.99, with a limited-time discount for PS Plus subscribers.
Shape Of Dreams Makes A Surprise Day One Drop On Game Pass And More
Shape of Dreams has surprise-launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, including day one availability on Game Pass. This action roguelite features hack-and-slash combat, MOBA-inspired teamwork, and procedurally generated worlds. The console release coincides with the Starless Path anniversary update, adding new content and characters.
Risk of Rain inspired one of my favorite new roguelikes, and it's getting a huge update and console ports a year…
Shape of Dreams, an action roguelike inspired by Risk of Rain, is receiving a significant update and launching on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch with crossplay support. The update introduces a new character, Cetus, and additional story content. The game has sold over 1.5 million copies since its PC launch a year ago.
Valve's nerf-happy new Deadlock update makes it harder to turn games around
Valve has released a new update for Deadlock that significantly alters gameplay through numerous nerfs to items, heroes, and core mechanics. Comeback mechanics have been reduced, objective bounties adjusted, and movement and combat abilities modified, making it harder to turn games around. Many heroes and items received balance changes, with some notable nerfs impacting characters like Celeste and Warden.
Syndicate of Souls – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Syndicate of Souls, an old-school MOBA emphasizing strategy and build depth, is opening sign-ups for a playtest. Players can create unique strategies by combining retainers and vessels across various maps, including Dreamfall Grove for traditional 5v5 matches and Deserted Stronghold for faster-paced games.
Experiencing BlizzCon 2026 and the returns of Starcraft, Diablo, and Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment celebrated the return of BlizzCon with numerous announcements, including World of Warcraft: Forever, a new Starcraft open-world shooter, Diablo 5, and updates for Warcraft 3 and Overwatch. The event also highlighted the company's integration as a Microsoft subsidiary and celebrated anniversaries for Overwatch and Diablo.
StarCraft, Diablo 5 and WoW Forever Define BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a significant lineup of new games and updates at BlizzCon 2026, including a new StarCraft open-world shooter targeting 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. World of Warcraft Forever, a remastered version of the original game, will launch November 4. The event also featured new content for Diablo 4, Overwatch, Warcraft 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm, alongside a Diablo animated series.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
Heroes of the Storm gets first new hero after supposed death and 6 year wait
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon that Xal'atath, the Harbinger of the Void, will be the first new hero added to Heroes of the Storm since Hogger's release in 2020. This marks a significant update for the long-dormant MOBA, which has primarily received balance passes and bug fixes since shifting to maintenance mode. Xal'atath, a character originating from World of Warcraft, will arrive on the PTR soon.
Heroes of the Storm Gets First New Character in Six Years
Heroes of the Storm is set to receive its first new character in six years, with the announcement made at Blizzcon 2026. The game will also be getting a new Public Test Realm.
For The First Time In 6 Years, Blizzard Is Bringing A New Character To Heroes Of The Storm
Blizzard Entertainment is adding a new character, Xal'atath, to Heroes of the Storm for the first time in six years. Xal'atath will be available on the Public Test Realm starting September 14 and will officially launch on September 28. This marks the first new character addition since Hogger in 2020, with Blizzard teasing that more could follow.
Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath, the game's first new character since 2020
Blizzard Entertainment announced at Blizzcon 2026 that Heroes of the Storm will receive its first new character since 2020: Xal'atath from Warcraft. The character will be added to the MOBA on September 28, marking a revival for the title which had seen reduced development.
"Everyone wants immediate gratification" - Project Zeta studio on making a new action-focused MOBA without all the fluff
Nirvanana and Krafton are developing Project Zeta, a new MOBA designed for immediate gratification and action-focused gameplay. The game features four teams of four in a single arena, encouraging constant PvP battles and objective securing, moving away from traditional laning phases. CEO Namseok Kim aims to revitalize the genre for a modern audience by prioritizing fast-paced, engaging combat.
League of Legends outlines additional tweaks for classic mode and the proliferation of voice chat to teams
League of Legends is introducing in-game voice chat for all team members, featuring improved noise cancellation and stability, with moderation tied to the honor system. The game will also see several updates to its classic mode, including lighting improvements, better IP and XP rates, and new champion additions.
Wild Rift Patch 7.3 Center Stage adds three champions and chaotic new 3v3v3 mode
League of Legends: Wild Rift's Patch 7.3, titled 'Center Stage,' is set to launch on September 22, introducing three new champions: Hwei, Sylas, and Rek’Sai. The update also features a new 3v3v3 game mode called Rift Rumble, significant gameplay adjustments to minions and Smite, and further refinements to the Ranked system.
League Classic patch 3 is its "biggest yet," with five new champions
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic patch 3 will be its largest update yet, introducing five new champions: Fiora, Galio, Poppy, Shyvana, and Xin Zhao. Game Designer David 'Phreak' Turley stated that these champions will feature their older, distinct kits from earlier seasons. The patch also includes balance adjustments for existing champions and is expected to release on Wednesday, September 9.
In a sea of failed live service games, I'm shocked to see someone trying to make a MOBA
Developer Nirvanana is attempting to enter the challenging live service market with Project Zeta, a 4v4 multi-team tactical arena battler that blends MOBA and battle royale elements. Despite the high risk and the market's poor track record, Nirvanana is focusing on building a core community through continuous playtests and a clear message about the game's team-fight-centric design.
There's a new Deadlock mod that syncs your gameplay with your vibrator. You're welcome, I think
A new mod for Valve's Deadlock, named LoveLock, allows players to sync in-game actions like kills and deaths with Lovense sex toys. This mod, created by 'asteriaOW,' customizes vibration strength and duration based on gameplay events, and is available via GameBanana. Similar mods exist for other games like Ultrakill, Overwatch 2, and Counter-Strike.
