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Blades, Bows & Magic Launches on Steam with Tactical Card Combat
Blades, Bows & Magic, a new tactical card game developed by Funk, has launched on Steam. The game features both singleplayer and multiplayer modes and is currently available with a 20% discount as part of Steam's Medieval Fest. The developers emphasized their community-driven approach, incorporating feedback from demos and streamers throughout development.
Windrose hits new peaks in sales (1M) and player concurrency (222K) as it addresses connection issues
The pirate-themed multiplayer survival game Windrose has achieved significant sales milestones, selling 1 million copies and reaching a peak of 222,134 concurrent players on Steam within its first 48 hours. Developer Kraken Express is actively addressing multiplayer connection issues with recent patches, including server selection options and direct IP connections.
ARC Raiders Wins Multiplayer Award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards
Embark Studios' multiplayer extraction adventure ARC Raiders won the Best Multiplayer award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Executive Producer Aleksander Grøndal expressed gratitude for the recognition from players, critics, and BAFTA.
BAFTA: Clair Obscur och Dispatch vinner lika många priser
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch were the biggest winners at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025, each taking home three awards. Clair Obscur was named Game of the Year, also winning for best debut and best lead performance for Jennifer English. Dispatch received awards for best animation, sound, and supporting performance for Jeffrey Wright. Arc Raiders was recognized for its multiplayer component.
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 gets formally announced
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has been officially announced, with a planned release in 2027. The game will feature original characters created by Akira Toriyama and is set in AGE 1000, with a focus on West City. The article also expresses hope for improved Linux and SteamOS multiplayer support, referencing issues with Easy Anti-Cheat in the previous installment.
I thought this sci-fi mystery looked cool, but my interest dropped when I realized it's another multiplayer…
The author expresses disappointment that the sci-fi mystery game Blind Descent is another four-player co-op survival title, finding the genre repetitive. While the game promises a unique symbiosis system reacting to player actions, the author doubts its solo playability and overall appeal.
International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it's an impressive achievement
The transport simulation game Worldwide Rush has received its third major update, introducing full multiplayer support with both cooperative and competitive modes. The update also brings improvements to AI, late-game balance, and adds eleven new vehicles. Developer Memel Games highlighted the complexity of implementing multiplayer for the heavily simulated title.
A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly
The Indie Stone is preparing to release a new update for Project Zomboid, focusing on increased realism and multiplayer options. Build 42.17 will introduce balance tweaks, new VHS Tapes for skill training, more plentiful loot, and the option to enable sprinters in multiplayer servers. The update also refines starting town selection and adjusts trait point costs.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
Tank Havoc – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tank Havoc, a fast-paced online multiplayer game, is entering its open beta. The game features team-based PvP with modes like 4v4 MOBA battles, 3v3 Brawls, and 1v1 Duels, all with direct tank control and customizable skill loadouts. Players can expect strategic gameplay with destructible environments and extensive visual customization.
SKIDDDDDD: The Friendship-Destroying Racing Game is Finally Here
The physics-based racing game SKIDDDDDD, developed by EVNA Games, has officially launched. The game is designed to create unpredictable and chaotic moments through its physics engine, aiming to test and potentially ruin friendships during multiplayer sessions. EVNA Games also announced that a Competitive Mode will be added in late April.
Directive 8020 Gets New Trailer Ahead of Launch
Supermassive Games released a new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, showcasing its premise and gameplay. The game is set to launch on May 12, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring branching story systems, survival mode, and both local and online multiplayer options.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme heading to Nintendo Switch
Smokoko announced that RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, featuring local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players. The game offers over 20 hours of combat racing in its career mode, with 21 unique cars, three classes, and a variety of weapons and abilities across eight distinct locations.
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Heads to PC on April 23
Arc System Works and Taito announced that Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! will be released on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026, celebrating the Bubble Bobble series' 40th anniversary. The game features a story mode with four-player co-op, competitive online multiplayer, and classic bubble-matching gameplay.
Multiplayer Commodore 64 Gaming in the Browser? Welcome to C64-Cade!
C64-Cade, created by Andrew Hayes, has launched C64-Live, a platform enabling real-time, multiplayer Commodore 64 gaming directly in web browsers. This system allows a host to stream a C64 session, with a second player joining remotely to control the second joystick port. The platform also supports live spectating, interactive chat, online lobbies, and versatile loading options for cartridges and disk images, aiming to make classic multiplayer accessible to a wider audience.
Puzzle Bobble Every Bubble! Launches on Steam This April | Invision Game Community
Arc System Works and Taito Corporation announced that Puzzle Bobble Every Bubble! will launch on Steam for PC on April 23, 2026. The game introduces a first-ever 4-player co-op Story Mode alongside classic bubble-shooting gameplay and competitive multiplayer options.
"Most of these are on us" - Invincible Vs devs reveal why rage quitting was such a problem during the open beta, and how they'll fix it
Developers at Quarter Up have addressed the rage quitting issues experienced during the Invincible Vs open beta, attributing most problems to internal oversights. They have fixed rank point and skill-matching bottlenecks and will implement penalties for disconnecting, including matchmaking cooldowns for repeat offenders in future updates.
Shiro’s adorable MMO lite Farever is coming to Steam early access May 6th
Shiro Games announced that its cute MMO-lite game, Farever, will launch into Steam Early Access on May 6th. The online multiplayer action RPG set in Siagarta will feature diverse regions, dungeons, crafting, and four classes at launch, with more content planned during its approximately one-year early access period.
’83 early access launch date confirmed with 40v40 battles coming our way
Blue Dot Games has announced that its large-scale tactical FPS ‘83 will launch into Steam Early Access on April 23. The game features 40v40 multiplayer battles set in an alternate Cold War timeline and emphasizes squad-based coordination and accessible realism. It is described as a spiritual successor to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.
Sign up for the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PC Playtest
Expression Games and Team17 have announced an upcoming PC playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, a historical shooter set during the Vietnam War. The game will feature large-scale 50v50 battles across six maps, with new additions like helicopters and patrol boats. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this year.
