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Gears of War E-Day's Horde Siege shines when squads collide in its dense city, but sags when they're apart
Gears of War: E-Day's new Horde Siege mode offers an ambitious co-operative experience where three squads of four players battle Locusts across large city districts. While the mode shines when squads converge and objectives intersect, it can feel less engaging when players are isolated. The game is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview
A preview of Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer, based on approximately 10 hours of beta gameplay, suggests the series is implementing smart gameplay changes. The article focuses on the multiplayer aspects of the upcoming shooter.
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – All the Details
This article provides details about the multiplayer component of Gears of War: E-Day. It mentions that the game will feature multiplayer modes and discusses the use of cookies for website experience and advertising.
Gears Of War: E-Day multiplayer preview – the once and future Xbox exclusive
Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original game, focuses on its competitive multiplayer modes for longevity. The game introduces enhanced parkour abilities and a refined active reload mechanic, set in the war-torn city of Kalona. While the multiplayer offers an entertaining experience with solid movement and impactful weaponry, the game's core cover-based shooter mechanics, while refined, add little new to the established genre.
Gears of War: E-Day – Get an In-Depth Look at Multiplayer with New Trailer and Deep Dive
Gears of War: E-Day is set to feature a robust multiplayer experience, including the new 12-player Horde Siege mode and the return of classic Versus PVP. The Coalition developers provided a deep dive into these modes, highlighting new mechanics and post-launch content teases. An open beta for pre-orders on Xbox Series X|S and Steam begins August 6.
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer is so old, it feels new again
Gears of War: E-Day aims to recapture the feel of classic multiplayer experiences from 20 years ago, focusing on core cover shooter mechanics without modern trends like battle royale or extraction. The preview highlights changes to movement, the return of classic PvP modes, and a new 8-player Horde Siege mode inspired by games like Helldivers 2, featuring class-based progression and objective-based missions.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour to get multiplayer closed network test — MP3s & NPCs
Crazy Taxi: World Tour will conduct a closed multiplayer network test from September 11-13 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, featuring cross-play to assess online stability. Sign-ups are open until August 31. The game, slated for a 2027 release, will feature a new West Coast map and a global campaign where players chase down thieves who stole the protagonist's taxi.
Gears of War: E-Day Launches With Four Versus Modes, Six Maps and Ranked Play
Gears of War: E-Day will feature four core 4v4 Versus modes, including Team Deathmatch, Conquest, Demolition, and Crucible, across six maps at launch. The game will also offer Social and Ranked playlists, with a multiplayer beta running from August 13th to 17th ahead of its October 6th release.
Cozy multiplayer life sim Pokémon Pokopia releases the first part of its DLC expansion August 5
The first part of the Bubbly Basin DLC expansion for Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on August 5th for Nintendo Switch. This underwater expansion will introduce a new town, water-based Pokémon, new outfits, and underwater building mechanics. A free 2.0 update will also add the Dive move to the base game.
Exciting PlayStation 5 Racing Game Gets Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live
NASCAR 26, the latest installment in the popular racing series developed by iRacing Studios, has released a new gameplay trailer and opened pre-orders. The game is set to launch on September 18, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will feature all four premier NASCAR series, a dynamic track feature, an improved Career Mode, and online cross-platform multiplayer.
Splatoon Raiders Review – Ink Reborn
Splatoon Raiders is a surprisingly impressive spin-off that revitalizes the franchise by introducing looter shooter and primarily single-player elements. Despite initial concerns about repetition, the game's core mechanics, robust multiplayer, and technical performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 make it a standout title and one of the best loot games available.
The Last of Us multiplayer mod has hit a 'big milestone' as it prepares for launch in September
A modder known as Speclizer has announced a significant milestone for their fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC, with the project now supporting 4v4 matches and preparing for a September 2026 launch. This development comes after Sony's cancellation of the official The Last of Us Factions multiplayer game. The mod features a functional leaderboard, new maps, and aims to replicate Naughty Dog's animation quality.
Stealth and armour placement rule supreme in Tyr, the new tank shooter from former Destiny and Valorant devs, with a public playtest now live
Tyr, a new multiplayer tank shooter from former Destiny and Valorant developers at Stoke Games, is currently holding a public playtest until August 2nd. The game emphasizes stealth and strategic armour placement, featuring unique tank designs and mechanics where visibility and reconnaissance are crucial for survival. Tyr is slated for an early access release later this year.
Heave Ho 2 Review – The friends who swing together…
Heave Ho 2 builds upon the original's physics-based swinging gameplay by introducing online multiplayer, allowing up to four players to cooperate or compete. The game features a wide variety of new environments and inventive puzzle designs, though the kitchen-themed levels are noted as a weaker point. Despite minor drawbacks, it's considered a great sequel that offers significant fun for both local and online play.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test is coming in September
Sega announced a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, featuring two multiplayer modes, will run from September 11th to 13th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game, helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno, is expected to release in 2027 with a story-driven campaign and global locations.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Opens 5,000-Slot Network Test Ahead of 2027 Launch
Sega is launching a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, featuring two modes, four characters, and six vehicles, ahead of its 2027 release. Registration is open until August 31 for the test, which runs from September 11-13 and supports cross-play on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available at full launch.
Xbox Announces Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and More for Gamescom
Xbox has announced a lineup of games that will be playable and showcased at Gamescom 2024, including Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Attendees can experience titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer and the campaign for Gears of War: E-Day. Xbox will also host live broadcasts featuring interviews, gameplay reveals, and trailers.
Anticipated PlayStation 5 Open World Game Gets New Trailer, Closed Network Test
Sega has released a new trailer for the anticipated PlayStation 5 open-world game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, showcasing its West Coast map. The company also announced a closed network test for the game's multiplayer modes, Pickup Race and Cops 'N' Cabbies, which will run from September 11-13, 2026. Applications for the test are open until August 31, 2026, with the full game set to launch in 2027.
Not So Massively: ZeroSpace needs a lot of work, but Galactic War is a blast
ZeroSpace, an ambitious multiplayer RTS from Starlance Studios, has entered early access but remains in a very unfinished state with numerous bugs and UI issues. Despite its rough edges, the Galactic War PvE mode is highlighted as a strong and enjoyable feature, offering addictive co-op missions and territory control. The new Xol faction shows promise with its unique unit-combining mechanic, though its incomplete status prevents its use in competitive modes.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a decent fighting game adaptation of the Avatar universe, featuring good animations and a generally fun combat system. However, its roster is a mixed bag, the story mode is considered weak, and the lack of a ranked multiplayer mode limits its long-term appeal.
