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MW4 Open Beta, NEXT, Fanatics Fest, & Serialized Camo
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game's multiplayer beta will begin on August 21, with an early access period for pre-orders and an open beta following shortly after. Pre-ordering the game offers exclusive cosmetic items, including a serialized weapon camo for the first 100,000 players.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In
Activision has announced the beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with early access starting August 21 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, followed by an open beta from August 28 to September 1. The beta will feature multiple maps, modes like Search & Destroy and Kill Block, and a selection of 19 weapons. The Nintendo Switch is also listed as a supported platform for the open beta.
Palia: How to Teleport to Friends’ Housing Plots
This guide explains how to teleport to friends' housing plots in Palia. Players can visit friends' plots via the 'Visit Other Players' board on their own housing plot, provided the friend is online and has added them as a friend. Visiting friends' plots allows for cooperative activities like cooking parties, which are a significant gold farming method.
Palia: How to Teleport to a Friend’s Location
Palia has introduced a new feature allowing players to teleport directly to a friend's location via the social panel. This guide explains how to use the 'Teleport to Player' option, which requires either a cooldown or a Teleport Potion (formerly Hearth Potion). The feature can also be used to bypass challenges like the Tower climbing event.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announces open beta for Nintendo Switch 2
Activision has announced an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2, running from August 28 to September 1. The beta will feature multiple multiplayer maps and modes, new operators, and a selection of weapons. Pre-orders for the Vault Edition will include all Vault Edition operators.
Kom och spela Palworld med oss i FZ:s Polarvärld
FZ is hosting a community event for the 1.0 release of Palworld, inviting players to join their "Polar World" server. The event includes a stream by @Wakkaah from 19:00 to 21:00, and the server will be accessible for three months. Players can join by purchasing and downloading Palworld and connecting to the IP address 37.60.247.17:31900.
Arcade racer Max Speed announced for Nintendo Switch
Smokoko has announced Max Speed, an arcade racer coming to Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. The game features 14 customizable fantasy sports cars, 29 tracks across 9 diverse locations, and multiple game modes including Career and Split-Screen multiplayer for up to 4 players. Max Speed will be available digitally for $12.99.
Battlefield 6 Drops Gameplay Deep Dive Into Naval Warfare Ahead of Season 4 Release
Battlefield 6 has released a gameplay deep dive focusing on its naval warfare mechanics ahead of Season 4. The new season will introduce two maps, Tsuru Reef and Wake Island, featuring dynamic weather systems that impact gameplay. New weapons and vehicles are also being added to enhance the multiplayer experience.
Future Fall – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Future Fall is a multiplayer post-apocalyptic survival game where players explore dual realities connected by wormholes. The game features clan mechanics for base development and territorial wars, a crafting system for weapons and equipment, and realistic survival elements. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Skate’s X Games collab brings new challenges, skate parks, and cosmetics on July 21
Skate's collaboration with X Games launches on July 21st, introducing new challenges, skate parks inspired by real-world X Games locations, and X Games-themed cosmetics. The update also adds a spot battles feature, friend codes, and increases co-op challenge party size to eight players, running through August 25th as part of Season 4.
Introducing S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready). Play the next big hit from Abylight Barcelona.
Abylight Barcelona and Abylight Studios announced S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready), a 1-4 player online co-op submarine simulator. The game, which emphasizes teamwork and survival, is set to release on PC via Steam in the first quarter of 2027, with a playtest available now. The developers also noted a cooperation with the Spanish Navy.
Real-Time Tactical Card Game Hard Edge "War Zone" Launches July 23rd on PC
SUNSOFT announced that Hard Edge "War Zone", a real-time tactical card game set in the Hard Edge universe, will launch on PC via Steam on July 23rd. The game features 4v4 team-based tactical battles and a solo roguelike campaign, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Riders Ready! MAVRIX 1.0 Launches Today, With New Head-to-Head Multiplayer Mode
MAVRIX has launched its 1.0 version today, introducing a new head-to-head multiplayer mode where up to five players can compete directly on racetracks and slopestyle trails with commentary from Rob Warner. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S and day one with Xbox Game Pass, featuring a large open world with over 30 official trails.
Machine Party Launches July 30, Bringing Violent Party Games Where Failure Is Lethal
Machine Party, a collection of violent party games from creator Mike Klubnika and co-developer GDeavid, will launch on PC via Steam on July 30, 2026. Published by Oro Interactive, the game features 15 minigames where failure can be lethal for 2 to 4 players. A new trailer showcases the chaotic multiplayer and customizable elements.
Planted! – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Planted! is a chaotic combat party game for one to four players where players claim territory, sow seeds, and grow crops to use as weapons against opponents. The game features strategic planting decisions, fertilization timing, and combat involving launching produce for points across eight diverse biomes. It supports online, offline, split-screen, and cross-play modes, with a solo campaign and twelve unique gardening rivals.
GTA RP gets a massive upgrade next week, as FiveM Enhanced sets early access launch date
FiveM, now part of Rockstar Games, will launch its enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplaying into early access on July 21, 2026. This overhaul rebuilds core components for improved performance, stability, and higher player counts, featuring a new network synchronization engine and enhanced scripting support. The update aims to make GTA RP servers bigger, better, and smoother.
The Duskbloods network test has finally revealed a few new details about FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 game, including multiplayer matches with 'up to eight players'
FromSoftware has revealed new details for The Duskbloods, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, including plans for a closed network test from August 21 to August 24. The test will allow up to eight players to participate in multiplayer matches, aiming to assess server load and gameplay balance. While a release date remains unannounced, the network test is a significant step towards the game's launch.
Modern Warfare 4 offers first look at Kill Block ahead of multiplayer gameplay debut this week
Infinity Ward has revealed 'Kill Block,' a new procedurally generated multiplayer arena for Modern Warfare 4, ahead of its debut at Fanatics Fest NYC. This adaptive mode will support 3v3 and 10v10 Gunfight at launch, with more traditional modes coming later. Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Brink Of Death – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Brink Of Death is an upcoming asymmetrical horror game where up to four players can either play as survivors trying to destroy scarecrows to weaken a killer doctor, or as the killer doctor themselves. Fallen teammates can return as spirits to aid the living. The game is currently open for beta sign-ups.
Update to Mario Tennis Fever adds Galaxy Court, GameShare, and More - NintendoFuse
Mario Tennis Fever has received a new free update, introducing the Galaxy Court with a Black Hole Racket, new color options for Luma, and GameShare support via GameChat. This feature allows players to team up with friends who do not own the game.
