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Forget The NHL – Hockey Beasts Wants You To Play As A Giraffe
Hockey Beasts offers a chaotic and fun arcade hockey experience on Xbox, featuring animal teams like giraffes and crocodiles battling it out on the ice. Developed by Revulo Games, it contrasts sharply with the simulation-focused NHL 27, providing a silly and accessible multiplayer option for quick sessions.
THAT BOMB GAME – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
THAT BOMB GAME is a multiplayer typing game for up to twelve players where the last one standing wins. Players must type words quickly to avoid exploding, with power-up cards offering strategic advantages. An open beta is currently available, allowing players to request access.
FromSoftware's first-ever player romance builds on "the maidens in Elden Ring," says Hidetaka Miyazaki: "It's a transient, ephemeral love, which is maybe a motif I'm striving for"
Hidetaka Miyazaki, director at FromSoftware, discusses the player-to-player romance feature in the upcoming game The Duskbloods, comparing it to the NPC relationships in Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3. He describes the feature as a 'transient, ephemeral love' and a sense of 'secure trust' rather than traditional romance, though player experiences in network tests suggest it can be contentious.
Planted shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer, physical release confirmed
Planted, a horticultural combat game from Curveball Games and Cloth Cat Games, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026, with a physical release also confirmed. The game combines harvest simulation and sports game elements, featuring arena battles where players sow, grow, and throw produce. It supports local and online multiplayer with cross-play between PC and consoles, as well as a single-player campaign.
Beloved PS4 Action Game’s PS5 Sequel Jumps Onto PS Store Today
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the sequel to the beloved 2010 indie action-platformer, has launched on PlayStation 5 for $14.99, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The game is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a lower price point of $9.99 on Steam. It features enhanced multiplayer modes for up to eight players, a single-player campaign, and new power-ups.
Brainrot Kart Is A Cheap – And Ridiculous – Xbox Racer
Brainrot Kart is a new, inexpensive arcade kart racer available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. It embraces meme culture and internet humor with ridiculous characters and chaotic multiplayer for up to eight players. Despite its low price and lack of technical ambition, it aims to provide a fun, laugh-inducing experience for friends.
CD Projekt mystery games update: Yes, they're still happening, and no, not any time soon
CD Projekt has confirmed that its two mystery projects, codenamed Sirius and Hadar, are still in development but will not be released anytime soon. Sirius, a multiplayer game based on The Witcher universe, is in pre-production with ongoing testing, while Hadar, an original open-world property, remains in the concept phase. The company is looking to expand the development teams for both projects.
I Buried Steve – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
I Buried Steve is a chaotic beach party game where players sabotage obstacle courses before racing through them. The game supports up to eight players online or locally, featuring hazards, power-ups, low gravity, and slippery ice. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, adding an eight-player splitscreen mode. This new feature enhances the local multiplayer experience for the popular racing game.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update 4.0.0 adds 8-player splitscreen
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received update Ver. 4.0.0, introducing 8-player splitscreen functionality and support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The update also includes faster loading times, CameraPlay features, and high-resolution TV support.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 improvements and features, more
Nintendo has released a major 4.0.0 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, introducing significant improvements for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. These enhancements include higher resolution, shorter loading times, and support for 5-8 player multiplayer. The update also adds CameraPlay functionality, requiring a separate USB camera.
Sick: Ace Combat 8 has online airbase lobbies where you can bum around as your own bespoke pilotsona
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will feature online airbase lobbies where players can customize and interact as their pilotsonas. The game includes co-op assault and co-op warfare modes, along with special missions and battle passes. The author expresses excitement for the multiplayer features but disappointment regarding the inclusion of microtransactions and battle passes.
Beloved PlayStation 4 Game Goes Offline Today, But There’s Good News
Grasshopper Manufacture's multiplayer game Let It Die is transitioning to an offline mode today, with publisher GungHo Online Entertainment releasing a paid DLC key for PC and PlayStation 4. This update introduces new content and removes wait times, allowing players to continue enjoying the game despite the discontinuation of online services. The save transfer function will be available until November 30, 2026.
Ace Combat 8's Multiplayer Is Aiming to Climb Higher Than Ever | IGN Preview
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve's multiplayer will focus on co-op and versus missions, aircraft customization, and an online lobby supporting up to 100 players. The game aims to deliver an expansive multiplayer experience.
Controversial PlayStation 4 Game Announces PS5 Sequel & Release Date, Watch Trailer
RecoTechnology has announced that Toro 2, the sequel to the controversial PlayStation 4 bullfighting game, will launch on September 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a career mode, a new multiplayer versus mode where players can be either a bullfighter or a bull, and will showcase various iconic bullfighting arenas.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Includes a Season Pass, Classic Namco Titles in Online Lobbies
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will feature a multiplayer lobby system with classic Namco titles like Pac-Man and a two-month seasonal pass that includes DLC aircraft. Pre-ordering the game for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC will grant players Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The game launches October 2nd.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse – A Brand New Take on a Classic
Behaviour Interactive discusses their design philosophy for Serious Sam: Shatterverse, aiming to blend the classic Serious Sam feel with modern FPS roguelike elements. The developers emphasize accessibility, peer-to-peer multiplayer, and a complete standalone experience, with support for future DLC.
Stalker 2-utvecklarna jobbar fortfarande på multiplayer
GSC Game World has confirmed that multiplayer and a second DLC are still in development for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. While the multiplayer component was initially promised shortly after release, the developers assure it is still coming and will offer a unique experience for dedicated players, distinct from round-based shooters. The upcoming DLC will feature a different narrative and experience compared to the previously released 'Cost of Hope'.
A Modern Warfare 4 open beta update adds the new big-team Combat Outpost mode
Infinity Ward has released a new update for the Modern Warfare 4 open beta, introducing the large-scale Ground War: Combat Outpost mode and two new maps. The patch also includes weapon balance adjustments, such as giving weapons with fewer than 60 reserve rounds an extra magazine, and a damage nerf to the .50 GS. The beta is currently live and will run until September 1.
Hello Neighbor's multiplayer spinoff has been 'temporarily shut down' after a hacker wiped player progression and demanded the game's 'removal from sale across all platforms'
Secret Neighbor, the multiplayer spinoff of Hello Neighbor, has been temporarily shut down due to a hacker who gained backend access, deleted player progression, and demanded the game's removal from sale. Developers Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild are working with authorities and backend service provider PlayFab to address the breach and attempt data recovery, though no timeframe for resolution has been given. The companies confirmed no personal player data was compromised.
