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Star Racer sets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Whatnot Games has announced that Star Racer will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026, with pre-orders now live on the Nintendo eShop for $14.99. The combat racer features high-speed battles, gravity-defying action, a robust track editor, and music from composer Grant Kirkhope.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Release Date And Details
Activision has detailed the upcoming Season 5 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, launching on August 20. The update introduces new weapons, multiplayer maps like Turbo Tilt and Descent, and the final round-based Zombies map, Rex Infernus, which includes the return of the Widow's Wine perk. Warzone will also see the return of Loaded Resurgence and Special Delivery Drones.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Review – Not Quite Rock and Roll
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers a large-scale warfare experience in a new theater, featuring detailed environments and solid gunplay. However, the game suffers from optimization issues, visual glitches, and jank that detract from the immersion and overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay loop is tense and methodical, players willing to overlook these technical shortcomings may find a deep and atmospheric multiplayer shooter.
'Halo Studios Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction' — Co-Creator of Halo Hits Out at the Main Menu Ring in Xbox's New Remake
One of the original creators of Halo has criticized Xbox's remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, specifically pointing out the main menu's ring design and the absence of player-versus-player multiplayer. The co-creator feels the development went in the wrong direction.
Akasha: 32-MECHA – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Akasha: 32-MECHA is a multiplayer mecha action game featuring 32 players in a shared narrative that unfolds over three in-game days. Players pilot mechs into a mysterious tower, combining shooter and melee combat with a unique second-person perspective. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the playtest.
Halo: Campaign Evolved needed PvP to match Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 sales, analyst says
An analyst suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved's lack of PvP maps is hindering its sales on PlayStation 5, causing it to significantly underperform compared to older Call of Duty: Black Ops ports. While Halo: Campaign Evolved sold 1.2 million copies, the PS5 ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 sold a combined 12 million units, with the analyst attributing the difference to the strong multiplayer component in the Call of Duty titles.
Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius hit by fresh layoffs
CD Projekt Red has reportedly laid off nine employees and reassigned another nine from its Project Sirius team, a multiplayer spin-off of The Witcher. This follows a previous round of layoffs and a rescoping of the project in 2023. The Molasses Flood, the studio acquired by CDPR in 2021 to develop Sirius, was fully absorbed into CDPR in April 2025.
One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027. The open-world action game, which has already sold over 4 million copies on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, is currently undergoing technical reviews for the hybrid system. Pearl Abyss is also researching the feasibility of adding multiplayer to the game, though they acknowledge it is a complex undertaking.
Multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius reportedly hit by layoffs again, in "broader shift in development strategy" at CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red has reportedly laid off nine employees working on the multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius, with another nine being reassigned. This move is attributed to a broader shift in development strategy, though a substantial team remains on the project. The company's priorities are currently The Witcher 4, a Witcher 3 expansion, and a Cyberpunk sequel.
Undead Night Crew comes to Steam later this year — MP3s & NPCs
Undead Night Crew, a rogue-lite zombie survival game, is set to launch on Steam for PC in Q4 2026. The game features 10 unique managers, 4-player online multiplayer, and extensive customization options for runs. A demo is currently available.
Crimson Desert getting a Switch 2 release, and Pearl Abyss sees "significant potential" for multiplayer, with "live service operation models" mentioned
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, targeting the first half of 2027, and is exploring significant potential for multiplayer and live service operation models. The company is conducting extensive research into integrating these features, aiming to extend the IP's lifecycle. Additionally, a DLC for Crimson Desert is planned for release within the current year.
Hell Let Loose Vietnam is often frustrating but always involving, making my matches appropriately hellish
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers an intense and involving tactical shooter experience, accurately capturing the hellish nature of the conflict. While balance issues and reliance on squad communication can lead to frustration, the game excels in its large-scale battles, sensational sound design, and implementation of asymmetric warfare through NVA tunnels, making for a deeply engaging, albeit sometimes unfair, multiplayer experience on PC.
Halo: Campaign Evolved struggles to sell in anywhere near the quantities the recent Black Ops revivals did, and the probable reason? Lack of multiplayer
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo campaign, has struggled to sell, with only 1.2 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox in two weeks. Analysts suggest the high price point and lack of multiplayer, a feature present in the cheaper Master Chief Collection and the successful Call of Duty: Black Ops ports, are the primary reasons for its poor performance. Despite being the first Halo title released on PlayStation, the campaign-only remake generated significantly less revenue than recent Call of Duty ports.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Latest Campaign Teaser Reveals An Unexpected Returning Character
Activision and Infinity Ward have released a new teaser for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign, revealing that Captain Price will team up with Valeria from Modern Warfare 2. The campaign is set to launch on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders granting seven days of early access. The article also briefly mentions a new multiplayer mode called Kill Block.
Big Walk strides past one million sales in its first week
The wholesome multiplayer game Big Walk, developed by House House and published by Panic, has surpassed one million sales in its first six days. The game, which features cooperative exploration and puzzle-solving in the Australian wilderness with proximity voice chat, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 with cross-play support.
Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release announced, pre-orders open
Fangamer has announced a physical release for Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, scheduled to ship on February 5, 2027. This edition includes version 1.6, a 18-page manual, and is compatible with the original Nintendo Switch. It features enhanced multiplayer options, including local split-screen and online co-op, along with intuitive controls.
Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels
Pearl Abyss is actively researching multiplayer modes for Crimson Desert and considering potential sequels. The company also provided an update on the target launch window for the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
"Crimson Desert is not a one-off title": Pearl Abyss is open to "sequel titles," multiplayer…
Pearl Abyss, the developer of Crimson Desert, is exploring various expansion opportunities for the game, including potential sequels, add-on content, and platform expansion. The company is also considering integrating multiplayer functionality into the currently single-player focused title. Immediate priorities include developing DLC for Crimson Desert, with a release scheduled for later this year.
Emotia Escape Character Tier List – Skills Ranked for Solo and Multiplayer!
This Emotia Escape character tier list ranks characters based on their skills for solo and multiplayer gameplay as of August 11th, 2026. The guide details characters from S-tier (Centrion, Lila) to D-tier (Glee), explaining their abilities and usefulness in different scenarios.
New PlayStation 5 Game in PS2 Era Action Series Gets Release Date
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new multiplayer action game from Behaviour Interactive and Devolver Digital, will launch on August 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features co-op, first-person shooter, and roguelite gameplay as players battle across shifting universes.
