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Massively on the Go: Splatoon Raiders’ multiplayer isn’t worth the effort for MMO fans
Splatoon Raiders, a spin-off from the main Splatoon series, is reviewed as a fun but flawed experience that focuses more on stats than style. While it offers deep customization and satisfying combat, its shift to a more single-player focused looter-shooter experience and lack of emphasis on fashion may disappoint fans of the original series, especially those looking for robust multiplayer or MMO-like features.
HUNGER – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
HUNGER is a multiplayer first-person extraction RPG set in plague-ravaged Napoleonic Europe, featuring character progression up to level 100 with over 100 customizable talents. The game blends ranged and melee combat, includes a player-driven marketplace, crafting, and proximity voice chat, with no forced wipes to preserve player progress.
Dominus Automa Playtest
A playtest for the multiplayer idle RPG Dominus Automa is currently available on Steam. Developed by Metashift Labs, the game is in active development with ongoing updates regarding its features and progression.
Dead by Daylight is getting a Survivor chat wheel soon, as Behaviour reveals plans to debloat a decade of systems
Behaviour Interactive has revealed upcoming updates for Dead by Daylight, including a Survivor chat wheel planned for fall, and efforts to streamline add-ons and progression systems. The developers also discussed plans for Killer bots in custom games, improvements to the offering system, and reflected on past event failures. Future updates aim to reduce inventory bloat and enhance the overall player experience.
Voxotron – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Voxotron is a new psychedelic, high-speed racing game where players navigate a cosmic cylinder with no brakes and instant death upon collision. The game features three speed classes, with runs lasting under 30 seconds, and rewards players for precise maneuvering. It also includes ghost replays and randomized multiplayer tracks for up to eight players, with beta sign-ups now open.
Game of the Week – Big Walk is a brilliant co-op puzzler that's more than "friendslop"
Big Walk is a brilliant co-op puzzler that offers mind-bending design and the joy of playing with friends. Developed by House House, the game requires players to collaboratively build a language to solve puzzles without explicit instructions. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, Big Walk takes approximately 12-15 hours to complete and is part of August 2026's PlayStation Plus Essentials.
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player peak has already passed the series' all-time record, and it's still…
The beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record for the series on Steam, surpassing 14,000 players. This peak occurred during the early access phase for pre-order customers and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, before the full open beta begins on August 13. The game is set to release on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Turis Station – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Turis Station, a retro-inspired sci-fi fantasy adventure, is entering an open beta. Players awaken as a soulless Auton, with their personality and story paths shaped by choices in trading, fishing, artifact collection, and crafting. The game features a blend of pixel art and 90s-inspired 3D environments, an in-game card game called Remnants, and private worlds supporting up to 128 players.
Call of Duty: World at War Multiplayer Nearly Had a Much Larger Focus on Vehicles
Dataminers have uncovered evidence suggesting that Call of Duty: World at War's multiplayer mode was originally planned to feature a significantly larger emphasis on vehicle combat. This content indicates a potential shift in the game's design direction during development.
New Kingdom Come trademark filings mention 'online' virtual worlds—but we shouldn't assume Warhorse is making a multiplayer game just yet
New trademark filings for Kingdom Come Salvation suggest potential online functionality, including virtual environments for user interaction. However, an IP expert clarifies that such broad classifications are standard practice for protecting trademarks and do not guarantee a multiplayer component for the next Kingdom Come game.
Big Walk simulates the strange, childlike sensation of being unexpectedly separated from your friends, and the joy and relief of finding your way back
Big Walk simulates the childlike sensation of being separated from friends and the joy of reunion through its unique proximity-based multiplayer. The game emphasizes close communication, where even minor terrain can cause players to lose contact, mirroring real-life experiences of isolation. This focus on communication and exploration, combined with environmental puzzles and a slow-burn design, creates a distinct co-op experience.
Can you play Big Walk alone or with randoms?
Big Walk, a co-op adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, requires players to have friends to play with as it is impossible to progress alone and does not feature matchmaking. Players can join friends on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via session codes or through their Steam friends list on PC. For those without friends interested in playing, online communities like the Big Walk subreddit are suggested for finding other players.
Boil Cabbage Make Soup is a new cozy multiplayer idler where you dress up your onion cook
Boil Cabbage Make Soup is a new cozy multiplayer idler game from UK-based developer Valorware, where players can decorate their islands, level up soup-making skills, and increase their onion cook's production. The game supports online co-op for up to three players, offering special bonuses for playing together. It is set to release on August 12th and features music from the 9th Dawn series.
Riktigt fina betyg för nysläppta samarbetsspelet Big Walk
The cooperative game Big Walk, from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has received strong reviews, averaging 89/100 on Opencritic and being labeled 'very positive' on Steam. The game emphasizes proximity-based voice communication and other methods like gestures and whiteboards for up to twelve players across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta dates, times, rewards and content
The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day will be split into two phases, with early access for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass members running from August 6th to August 10th. The open beta for everyone else will take place from August 13th to August 17th. The beta will feature Horde and Versus modes, with specific rewards available for players who reach certain milestones.
Big Walk isn't an open world hangout sim, it's a secret Predator game, or it would be if House House would quit fixing the voice volume
This article argues that Big Walk, a 12-player cooperative game from House House, has significant potential as a stealth horror experience, akin to Predator, due to its proximity-based voice chat and naturalistic environments. The author expresses disappointment that the developers are patching the voice volume, which they believe will detract from the game's emergent stealth and horror possibilities. They suggest that the game could be enhanced with more stealth-focused mechanics rather than typical 'friendslop' elements.
Guide To The Grow A Garden 2 Werewolf
Grow A Garden 2 has introduced a new werewolf game mode, triggered during Fall Harvest nights. Players are randomly assigned roles as either Defender or Werewolf, with the objective to steal crops as a werewolf or defend them as a defender. The roles can change throughout the night, adding a dynamic element to gameplay.
Big Walk review for Nintendo Switch 2
Big Walk is a cooperative puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch 2 that emphasizes teamwork and exploration. The game requires at least one other player and supports up to 12, featuring proximity voice chat and well-designed challenges that encourage experimentation. While it excels in multiplayer with friends, solo play is not supported, and progress is tied to the host player.
9 Yin Sutra: Immortal is an optionally multiplayer open-world cultivation sandbox about forging mystic items
9 Yin Sutra: Immortal is an upcoming open-world sandbox cultivation game from Snail Games USA, built with Unreal Engine 5. Players will explore a vast realm inspired by ancient Chinese myth, forging artifacts, brewing elixirs, and crafting talismans with the goal of seeking immortality. The game is designed as a primarily single-player experience with optional online co-op and will launch on PC via Steam first.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Mogul Life, PvP.Farm, and VoxelMancy
This article rounds up three lesser-known multiplayer online games: Mogul Life, a mobile pixel art MMO focused on corporate growth and investment; PvP.Farm, a browser-based factional PvP MMO with mechs and no safe zones; and VoxelMancy, a free-to-play voxel building sandbox. VoxelMancy's developer confirmed the use of AI for its assets.
