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Pokemon Champions Has No 6v6 Battles, Is Always Online
Pokemon Champions, now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, requires a constant online connection for all multiplayer battles, which are limited to 1v1 and 2v2 formats, excluding 6v6. The game also features a Premium Battle Pass and Mystery Gifts, with early download bonuses including Dragonite and Machamp.
New No Man's Sky Xeno Arena update adds a full-fledged Fight Club for your alien pets
The new Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky introduces a creature-collecting and battling system where players can form squads of their tamed Xenos to fight in holo arenas. Developer Hello Games, led by Sean Murray, has added new Xeno types with unique abilities and elemental affinities, drawing inspiration from games like Pokémon and Palworld. The update also includes a player progression path and daily challenges, positioning it as a significant multiplayer addition to the space exploration game.
No Man's Sky Xeno Arena update lets you "raise, train, and battle the alien creatures found across the universe," is inspired by Hello Games' love of Pokemon, Palworld, and World of Warcraft's pet battling
Hello Games has released the Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky, introducing a new creature-raising, training, and battling system inspired by games like Pokemon and Palworld. Players can now find holo-arenas to battle NPCs and other players, with daily challenges, seasonal rewards, and future plans for ranked play. The update allows for creature training, breeding, and genetic modification to create unique variants.
No Man's Sky goes full-on Pokémon in new creature-battling update - "This is an entire multiplayer game all of its own"
Hello Games has released a new update for No Man's Sky called Xeno Arena, introducing creature raising, training, and battling mechanics inspired by games like Pokémon. Players can discover, train, and battle alien creatures in newly introduced holo-arenas for rewards, with the developer describing it as a "multiplayer game all of its own" within No Man's Sky.
How to battle your friends in Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions is now available on Nintendo Switch, allowing players to battle friends online. The guide details how to add friends using user IDs and set up private rooms for battles. Currently, there is no offline local PvP option, and all friendlies require an internet connection.
Cave Crave Gets Less Lonely With Multiplayer Update
Cave Crave is receiving a multiplayer update, initially launching for Meta Quest, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation VR2 and Steam Deck. This update aims to make the spelunking experience more social.
Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 For Season 3
This guide provides recommended weapon loadouts and attachments for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3. It details specific builds for assault rifles like the MK35 ISR, EGRT-17, and Voyak KT-3, as well as submachine guns such as the Sturmwolf 45 and VST. The article also explains the weapon build code feature for easy sharing of custom loadouts.
F-Zero 99 version 1.7.1 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released version 1.7.1 of F-Zero 99, a software update that addresses several bug fixes. The patch notes detail corrections for issues related to World Tour rewards, Elite leaderboard resets, and bonus point awards. F-Zero 99 is available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members.
First Time in FiveM District 99... And It Went Totally Wrong 😂
The author shares a humorous account of their first experience with FiveM, a modification for Grand Theft Auto V. After joining a server called District 99, they were asked to change their character's name and found it difficult to delete or create a new character without paying, leading them to leave the server.
Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis Next announced for Nintendo Switch
Gameloft has announced Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis Next for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on May 28, 2026. The arcade tennis game features 15 characters from Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, offering customization, a story mode, and local split-screen multiplayer.
Solo Dev’s Mega Bunny Blast 3D Hops onto Steam with Quirky Charm
Mega Bunny Blast 3D, a new indie game developed by solo developer FortressSoft, has launched on Steam. The game features a collection of bunny-themed mini-games, including Bunny Gliding and Bunny Boxing, with online multiplayer support for up to four players. The developer's honest marketing and a cosmetic gacha system for bunny hats are highlighted as unique aspects of the release.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Just Won’t Stay Dead — and New Players Keep Proving It
Despite its initial reception, Star Wars Battlefront 2 continues to attract new players, prompting a discussion about the current state of multiplayer FPS games. The article questions the saturation of genres like battle royale and hero shooters, expressing a desire for the return of more traditional PvP shooter experiences.
Necesse collabs with four major games in this week’s Secrets patch, sets next major update for summer
Necesse has received a 'Secrets' update featuring cosmetic items, weapons, and trinkets, including official collaboration content from Palworld, Valheim, Rimworld, and Core Keeper. Developer Fair Games also announced that the next major content update, which will merge planned spring and summer features like a romance system and world generation 2.0, is scheduled for release this summer.
Ukrainian combat FPV drone simulator receives a massive update adding multiplayer and a mission editor!
The combat FPV drone simulator Remote Reaper: FPV Drone has received a major update, introducing full multiplayer co-op and a mission editor. Players can now team up to complete missions and create their own scenarios, customizing maps and targets. The simulator features detailed drone physics, electronic warfare simulation, and support for various control modes.
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Still Feels Like a Major Turning Point
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is highlighted as a significant turning point in 90s Star Wars flight simulations, particularly for its introduction of online multiplayer dogfights. The game allowed players to engage in aerial combat as both Rebel and Imperial pilots.
Slay the Spire 2 is cooking a "competitive" mode, but I'm most excited about its new short-time format
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano discussed potential new modes for Slay the Spire 2, including a competitive mode and a shorter-time format for players with less time. He also teased a new social multiplayer interaction mode, emphasizing that these are still in consideration and may not make it into the final game. Yano also expressed caution about adding too many features or Ascension levels to maintain the game's core simplicity and avoid an overly long completion time.
Dangerous Mountain Together Launches on Steam for Multiplayer Chaos
Dangerous Mountain Together has launched on Steam, offering a chaotic multiplayer driving experience focused on navigating treacherous mountain roads. The game emphasizes physics-based gameplay and emergent player interactions, encouraging both cooperation and friendly sabotage among friends. It aims to provide a straightforward, fun experience without microtransactions or complex progression systems.
IT HAS MY FACE 1.0 Launches Tomorrow with 8-Player Multiplayer Mayhem
BHVR's horror game IT HAS MY FACE is launching its full 1.0 version tomorrow, expanding from a 1v1 experience to support up to 8 players. The update introduces new multiplayer modes like Free For All and Team Deathmatch, along with 18 mutators to alter gameplay. The developer has focused on building robust multiplayer infrastructure, including straightforward matchmaking and a spectator mode, to handle the increased player count.
Terminal War: An Indie Shooter Inspired by The Last of Us 2 Factions - GameHaunt
Terminal War is an upcoming indie tactical third-person shooter targeting PC via Steam Early Access, with a planned development cycle of 12 to 18 months. The game emphasizes slow, realistic combat and teamwork over fast-paced action, featuring 4v4 multiplayer matches in a war-torn 1990s America. Developers aim to provide a more strategic experience than mainstream shooters like Call of Duty and Apex Legends.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park review
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds new content including challenge stages, boss battles against the Koopalings, and minigames. While the core game remains excellent, the expansion's new stages are more focused on difficulty than creative design. The minigames offer fun couch co-op experiences, but online multiplayer options are limited and require coordination with friends.
