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Type Soul Unseen Blade Essence Guide
This guide explains the Unseen Blade Essence in the Roblox game Type Soul, detailing its effects, how to obtain it through various game modes like Clan Wars and Ranked matches, and its benefits for different player races, particularly Shinigami and Quincy. The Essence grants an Unseen Blade Core, which provides unique combat abilities that vary in damage and visual effects depending on whether the player is using a Vizard or Blut.
Is Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight co-op?
Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight features two-player local co-op, allowing a second player to join at any time by connecting a second controller and pressing start. The game does not support online co-op, and requires two controllers for local multiplayer. To end co-op, the second controller can be disconnected.
Cast Spells by Shouting Like an Anime Character: “Super Shout Showdown” Demo Available Now
Rezero Studio has released a demo for their upcoming PC game, Super Shout Showdown, on Steam. This online multiplayer title allows players to cast spells by shouting into a microphone, with support for over 10 languages and alternative input methods. The full game is expected to launch later this year.
Hashire Hebereke: EX launches in September
Gravity Game Arise announced that Hashire Hebereke: EX, a remake of the 1994 Super Famicom racing game, will launch on September 3rd for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features various modes including Story, Battle Run, Time Attack, and online multiplayer for up to 8 players.
CD Projekt Red wanted The Witcher to have multiplayer: "Didn't happen, but it shows ambition"
CD Projekt Red considered adding multiplayer to the original The Witcher game, according to senior technical writer Adrian Fulneczek. While the feature never materialized, it reflects the studio's early ambitions. This concept predates similar discussions for Cyberpunk 2077.
'PS5 Is for the Payers': Just 18% Think PS Plus Essential Is Good Value for Money in 2026
A recent poll indicates that only 18% of PlayStation 5 owners believe PlayStation Plus Essential offers good value for money in 2026, with 64% stating it is not worth the cost. This sentiment arises amidst minor price increases for monthly and three-month subscriptions, which Sony appears to be using to encourage annual commitments. Players express frustration over increasing costs for services like online multiplayer and cloud saves, feeling squeezed by rising prices across the industry.
Choose My Adventure: Nostalgia for a time never experienced through a Star Trek Online character
The author reflects on the nostalgic experience of playing Star Trek Online with a character from the original series era, despite not being introduced to the franchise through it. They discuss the slow character progression, the comfort found in the game's aesthetic, and the unexpected fondness developed for their engineer character. The article concludes by posing a question to readers about what group content they should pursue next with a friend joining them.
MMO Burnout: Forza Horizon 6 continues the series’ dominance as the best online racing playground
Forza Horizon 6 continues the series' tradition of excellence, offering a visually stunning open-world racing experience set in Japan. The game excels in its multiplayer offerings, providing a vibrant playground for players to enjoy driving and competitive events. While minor issues with multiplayer integration and DLC practices exist, the core gameplay and presentation make it the premier online racing title.
Yodelee Golf Announced
Q-Games Ltd. has announced Yodelee Golf, an open-world multiplayer game that will launch on PC via Steam soon, with other platforms to be announced later. A teaser trailer indicates the game will feature minimal traditional golf gameplay.
Xbox Users Want Microsoft To Double Down On What Once Made Xbox Different
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Player Voice, a forum for users to submit feedback and ideas for the Xbox ecosystem. Top suggestions include a return to traditional exclusives, reviving the backward compatibility program, and offering free online multiplayer. The company emphasizes that not all feedback will result in changes but aims to improve visibility between user input and platform development.
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS gets Steam P2P multiplayer and more content to come
The developers of Planetary Annihilation: TITANS have implemented a Steam P2P multiplayer system, replacing the old server infrastructure to improve stability and connectivity. They are also planning major content updates and have introduced a public testing environment for players to try upcoming features. A separate Linux beta branch is available due to ongoing build system issues.
Xbox Users Want Microsoft To Double Down On What Once Made Xbox Different
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Player Voice, a forum for users to submit and vote on ideas for the Xbox ecosystem. Top suggestions include a return to traditional exclusives, reviving backward compatibility, and offering free online multiplayer. While not all feedback will be implemented, Microsoft aims to improve visibility between user input and platform changes.
NBA THE RUN – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
NBA THE RUN is an upcoming online 3v3 arcade street basketball game featuring NBA stars and stylized visuals. The game emphasizes fast-paced action, crossovers, and dunks, with rollback netcode for smooth online play. Players can compete in Knockout Tournaments at various global locations, and a beta sign-up is currently available.
World of Tanks: HEAT is Coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 26th
Wargaming has announced that World of Tanks: HEAT will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 26th. The new trailer showcases the game's fast-paced, super-powered tank combat, featuring aerial support from jets and drones, and a story mode. The game will also feature customization options and cross-progression across platforms.
Thatgamecompany celebrates 20 years with Sky Children of the Light goodies and teases for a multiplayer future
Thatgamecompany is celebrating its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its mission to create impactful and artistic video games. The studio is releasing themed in-game accessories for Sky Children of the Light, inspired by its earlier titles flOw and Flower. The company also teased ongoing development for new projects while continuing to support Sky Children of the Light with new content and community initiatives.
Netflix Drops Cosy MMO Adventure Spirit Crossing where You Craft and Have Fun
Netflix has released Spirit Crossing, a massively cooperative MMO-style life simulation game developed by Spry Fox. Players can engage in crafting, building friendships, and maintaining shared settlements called Waystations in the ever-changing Crosslands. The game supports 1-50 players and requires a Netflix subscription to play, featuring a visually cosy art style similar to Cozy Grove.
CD Projekt Red has enlisted Destiny 2: The Final Shape's narrative lead for The Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius
CD Projekt Red has hired Kwan Perng, narrative lead for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, as the lead writer for their multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius. Perng previously worked on Guild Wars 2 and Last Epoch. The project was rebooted in 2023 and is now being developed by CD Projekt Red after absorbing The Molasses Flood.
Wilder World Introduces Open World Multiplayer
Wilder World has launched a multiplayer mode in its virtual city, Wiami, allowing players to interact in real-time. The update introduces scalable events, new locations like City Storage and the Bank, and enhanced mechanics including voice chat and destructible vehicles. Future plans include a Steam release and further gameplay improvements.
Grand Theft Auto CEO believes GTA 5 was so successful because it's a 'highly social' experience
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes Grand Theft Auto 5's enduring success is due to its constantly updated and highly social online component, Grand Theft Auto Online. The game has sold over 225 million copies since its 2013 release. These comments precede the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026.
Ghost of Yotei Fans Upset as Multiplayer Content Support Ends
Sucker Punch Productions announced that the multiplayer content for Ghost of Yotei, specifically the Legends co-op mode, will not receive further major updates after only a month of support. This decision has led to significant disappointment among players who were expecting more content for the mode.
