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ONE YEAR ON: REMATCH CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY!
Sloclap is celebrating the first anniversary of its football game, Rematch, which has attracted over 7 million unique players and seen 105 million matches played in its first year. The game has received four seasons of new content, introduced cross-play across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and featured collaborations with football and fashion brands. The studio has also teased a roadmap extending to 2027 and highlighted recent gameplay updates in Season 4.
Battlefield 6's next update is bringing back a classic mechanic… from Call of Duty: Ghosts
Battlefield 6's upcoming update, arriving June 30th, will introduce a new 'Contract' system in its 'Wet Work' event, which bears a strong resemblance to the 'Field Order' mechanic from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Players will pick up contracts dropped by eliminated enemies to complete mid-match objectives for rewards. The update also includes changes to gunplay, vehicle balance, and a new event menu.
Review: 33 Immortals’ Idea Is Stronger Than Its Execution
33 Immortals offers an appealing concept of immediate raid access for players, but its execution falls short due to repetitive maps, unbalanced difficulty, and a lack of player connection. While the core multiplayer functionality works well, the game's incentives for replayability are weak, and success often relies heavily on group coordination, particularly in the early Inferno stages. The game is available on Xbox Series X and PC.
Randy & Manilla’s Fakepeace Update Adds Two New Worlds And A Ton Of Content
The latest Fakepeace Update for the indie game Randy & Manilla introduces two new worlds: the crime-ridden urban sprawl of Fakepeace and the mysterious memory archive of Quantum HND. The update significantly expands the game's content, which features a multiverse of genre-bending Net-Cube worlds that the titular characters explore to defend the cyber-universe from the Cracksom Virus.
N Plus Infinity Times Two turns precision platforming into a party game
N Plus Infinity Times Two transforms Metanet's signature precision platforming into a competitive multiplayer experience for up to four players. The game retains the fast-paced, momentum-based gameplay of its predecessors while introducing new modes like Racing, One-Up, and Team Tag designed for friends. N Plus Infinity Times Two is scheduled for a PC release in 2027 and will feature a level editor at launch.
Cave Crave multiplayer is live on PSVR2
Cave Crave, a VR spelunking adventure, has launched a multiplayer mode for PlayStation VR2, allowing up to four players to explore caves together. The update also includes new maps, avatar customization, and upcoming additions like the Tham Luang Cave, a real-world location famous for a 2018 rescue.
After playing Modern Warfare 4 I'm pretty certain that Call of Duty multiplayer is firing on all cylinders once…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a polished first-person shooter that significantly improves upon previous entries by dropping support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game features enhanced movement, weapon handling, and visual detail, with a focus on balanced firefights and refined TTK. The multiplayer experience includes new features like the Apex Attachment system and a redesigned Gunsmith, alongside a campaign and a returning DMZ mode, aiming to revitalize the franchise.
Burglin Gnomes Weapons Guide - Full List & Uses
This guide details the various weapons available in the multiplayer co-op game Burglin Gnomes, explaining their uses and how to find them. Weapons include a Small Gun, Main Gun, Rocket Gun, Bomb, Landmine, Pepper Spray, Taser, Darts, and Forks, each offering different offensive or defensive capabilities.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 Ports Announced For PlayStation
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released for modern PlayStation consoles in July. The ports, handled by Iron Galaxy, will include both multiplayer and zombies modes, with no remakes or remasters currently planned.
Black Ops and Black Ops II are being ported to PS4 and PS5
Treyarch has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy. These ports will include the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes and are expected to release in July. The announcement comes despite Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, making these specific ports exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
Treyarch confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are "being ported to PlayStation" and "will include…
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are being ported to PlayStation consoles by Iron Galaxy and will be released in July. These new ports will include the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. While originally released on PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360, these titles have been inaccessible on modern platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, unlike their Xbox counterparts which are playable via backward compatibility.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II ports announced for ‘PlayStation’
Activision, Treyarch, and Iron Galaxy have announced ported versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation consoles. These ports will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes. The specific PlayStation platforms, whether PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or both, were not detailed.
The biggest Gears of War: E-Day gameplay changes should have a transformative impact on the series' tired…
The Coalition is implementing significant changes to the core gameplay mechanics of Gears of War: E-Day, rebuilding systems from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. These alterations focus on enhancing movement fluidity, cover interaction, and environmental destruction, aiming to modernize the series' signature combat and potentially reshape its multiplayer experience. The game will feature a prequel campaign and a multiplayer beta starting August 6.
Preview: 2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces Is a Start
2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces is a strategic deckbuilder with online multiplayer that is currently in early access. The game features a unique mechanic where card abilities change based on equipped weapons. While the core gameplay shows promise, the current build suffers from bugs, including camera issues and problems with objective completion, as well as multiplayer synchronization problems.
Fame or Folly Multiplayer Demo Out Now for Steam Next Fest!
The roguelike deckbuilder Fame or Folly has released a multiplayer demo for Steam Next Fest. The game features both solo and 100-player ranked multiplayer modes, with a 'push your luck' mechanic and dynamic deck pivoting. The demo is available now, with the creator aiming for a full multiplayer release within a year.
[S2 Preview #9] Myth of Empires: Throne Reveals New Seasonal Talents and Prayer Pillar Locations for Season 2
Myth of Empires is previewing its upcoming Season 2, titled 'War of the Eight Princes,' which will introduce a new seasonal progression system with four new talent sets focused on resource management, siege weapons, environmental adaptation, and sustained control. The update also reveals the locations of three strategic Prayer Pillars on each map, which will offer increased Violet Dawn Essence conversion for guilds that control them, but will also become targets for rival factions. The developers also confirmed that the official launch date and time for Season 2 will be announced tomorrow.
NBA: The Run Review — Nothing But Net
NBA: The Run is an arcade basketball revival aiming for casual, social experiences with responsive controls and fluid animation, influenced by titles like NBA Street Vol. 2. While it features real NBA stars and archetypes on real courts, the game prioritizes momentum and flow over strict simulation accuracy, leading to some animation quirks. Despite defensive inconsistencies and limited modes at launch, its strong arcade identity, momentum-driven matches, and design for short sessions provide a solid foundation.
Crazy Taxi World Tour main draw will be single-player experience, but there will be multiplayer
Previews for Crazy Taxi World Tour indicate that the game will remain faithful to the original while introducing new elements. Producer Kenji Kanno stated that the single-player experience will be the main focus, though multiplayer modes will also be included.
Finally, A Fun NBA Game That Doesn’t Ask For All My Time And Money
NBA The Run, the debut title from Play by Play Studios, offers a refreshing arcade-style basketball experience distinct from simulations like NBA 2K. The game features quick 3v3 tournament matches with randomized rule sets, an engaging offense and defense system, and a roster of real NBA stars and streetball legends. While progression can feel slow and matchmaking with random players can be inconsistent, the game shines when played with friends, providing a stylish and fun alternative for basketball fans.
Danger Zone
Epic Games is actively hiring for Linux anti-cheat development, a move that could significantly improve the multiplayer gaming experience on Linux distributions. This initiative suggests a commitment to enhancing compatibility and performance for gamers using the open-source operating system.