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PlayStation 5 Players Can Get GTA Online Without PS Plus for Limited Time
Rockstar Games is offering PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players the chance to play Grand Theft Auto Online without a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Essential subscription until July 20, 2026. This promotion coincides with the release of The Kortz Center Heist update, which is speculated to be the final major content addition for Grand Theft Auto V ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's launch on November 19, 2026.
Get 10 games to play with your friends for $10 with Humble's Squad Goals bundle
Humble Bundle has launched its 'Squad Goals' bundle, offering 10 games for a minimum price of $10. The bundle includes multiplayer titles like Content Warning and Human Fall Flat, along with other games such as TMNT: Splintered Fate and PlateUp!. This limited-time offer provides significant savings on games with a combined retail value exceeding $100.
The Duskbloods' promised playtest is happening next month on Switch 2, and it sure looks like getting in will be hard
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, will hold a closed network playtest from August 21st to 24th for Nintendo Switch owners with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Applications open on July 22nd and close on July 28th, with successful applicants notified on August 7th. The playtest will feature up to eight players in online PvPvE matches, though bugs and balance issues are expected.
Buy Grand Theft Auto Online (Xbox Series X|S)
Grand Theft Auto Online is now available on Xbox Series X|S with enhanced visuals, faster loading times, and new content. Players can migrate their Grand Theft Auto V Story Mode progress and GTA Online characters and progression to the new consoles. The release includes new vehicle upgrades, the Career Builder, and access to all previous updates.
Activision scrambles to stop cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops port as lobbies become practically unplayable thanks to…
Activision is scrambling to address widespread cheating issues in the recent PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Players reported lobbies being overrun with cheaters, making the games unplayable. Activision has begun implementing server-side fixes and resetting affected players' experience levels.
As feared, those new Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are riddled with hackers, but Activision is at least doing something about it
The recently released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and 5 are experiencing widespread hacking and modded lobby issues, mirroring problems from their original releases. Activision has responded by disabling affected playlists and implementing server-side fixes to address negative XP and demotion exploits, with further updates promised.
Splatoon Raiders outlines its co-op shooter RPG gameplay as it swims to July 23 release
Splatoon Raiders, a new co-op shooter RPG from Nintendo, is set to release on July 23rd for the Nintendo Switch. The game features a single-player campaign with up to three players joining in co-op, and players can customize their playstyle with various weapons, gadgets, and tanks.
Respawn Monday #6: Diablo IV Season 14, Dead by Daylight & Sony's Disc-Less Future — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author shares thoughts on Diablo IV Season 14, noting its improved state since launch and the excitement of new character builds, despite some changes to unique items. They also discuss their experience with Dead by Daylight, preferring the Killer role and the challenges of learning new characters against skilled survivors, particularly on Asian servers where cheating is also noted. Finally, the article expresses concern over Sony's planned discontinuation of physical game production by 2028, highlighting the potential negative impact on regions like the Philippines with limited digital storefront access and the broader implications for game ownership and preservation.
PlayStation Offers Free Multiplayer Days After Upsetting Everyone
Sony is offering a free online multiplayer weekend for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users from July 3 to July 5, allowing access without a PlayStation Plus subscription. This move comes amidst significant backlash from players regarding changes to digital ownership and subscription models, with the company remaining largely silent on social media.
Assetto Corsa Rally now has online multiplayer as update 0.5 releases
Assetto Corsa Rally has released update 0.5, introducing online multiplayer with official and custom lobbies. The update also adds Greece as a new location with two special stages and 12 layout variants, alongside a significant physics overhaul including a gravel bulldozing effect. New events, cockpit dynamics, and improvements to the ideal line feature are also included.
Best Android Party Games – Updated
This guide highlights the best Android party games for group fun, ranging from social deduction titles like Among Us and Goose Goose Duck to cooperative bomb defusal in Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes. It also features card games like Evil Apples and Exploding Kittens, VR-assisted experiences like Acron: Attack Of The Squirrels, and digital board games such as Codenames and The Jackbox Party Pack.
80% of single-player game sales are on PS5 over Xbox reveals combined data
New data indicates that single-player game sales on PlayStation 5 significantly outperform Xbox Series X/S, with 75%-80% of global launch sales occurring on Sony's console. This trend is attributed to higher PlayStation 5 unit sales and Xbox Game Pass potentially reducing individual game purchases. While Microsoft has disputed some figures, the console sales disparity suggests a substantial market advantage for PlayStation in the single-player space.
Respawn Monday #5: Silent Hill 2 Remake & Dead by Daylight's 10th Anniversary — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses their recent experiences with the Silent Hill 2 Remake, praising its atmosphere and puzzle design while noting combat felt too easy. They also detail a renewed addiction to Dead by Daylight, highlighting its engaging 4v1 gameplay and the variety of killers available, especially with the recent 10th-anniversary event.
What Can We Expect from GTA 6 Online, and When Will We Play It?
This article discusses potential features and release timing for Grand Theft Auto 6's online component. It explores questions surrounding the cost and availability of the next iteration of GTA Online.
Shareholder asks Nintendo president about Splatoon 3 communication errors
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed shareholder concerns regarding online communication errors in Splatoon 3. The game, despite its strong single-player and multiplayer modes, has experienced persistent issues with its online connectivity since launch.
GTA 6 fans worried you'll have to pay extra for online mode
Fans are concerned about the potential cost of Grand Theft Auto 6's online multiplayer, especially given the game's high initial price. While Rockstar Games has confirmed a single-player experience at launch, speculation is rife about whether a future online mode, potentially a successor to GTA Online, will be a free add-on or require a separate purchase, with many hoping for a free-to-play model supported by microtransactions.
Rockstar Is Currently Describing GTA VI As A “Single Player Experience,” Raising Questions About GTA Online
Rockstar Games is describing Grand Theft Auto VI as a "single player experience," leading to questions about the status of Grand Theft Auto Online. The developer has not yet provided details regarding the online component of the upcoming title.
GTA 6 fans 'devastated' there's no disc as Rockstar confirms no online at launch
Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with standard and ultimate editions priced at $79.99 and $99.99 respectively. Both editions will not include a physical disc, instead providing a download code, which has caused significant backlash from fans concerned about digital distribution and pricing. The game will initially be a single-player experience, with no online component available at launch.
GTA 6 “Features A Single-Player Experience,” At Least At Launch
Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with a single-player experience and without online multiplayer at launch. The game will be priced at $80 for the standard edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with an $100 Ultimate Edition available. Preorders, which include a free month of GTA+, begin on June 25.
Take-Two all but confirms that online multiplayer for Grand Theft Auto 6 isn’t coming at launch
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a primarily single-player experience, with its online component, Grand Theft Auto Online, not available at release. The game is priced at $80 and preorders open on June 25th, including benefits for the current GTA Online. While the new version of the online mode is expected post-launch, court documents suggest it may support up to 32 players.