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Undershroom – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Undershroom, a psychological horror game, is currently available for an open beta playtest. The game features unstable reality, an unsettling atmosphere, and a narrative that players piece together. It promises a memorable horror experience with disturbing visuals and tone.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the editorial team are sharing their weekend gaming plans, including James playing the Wardogs closed beta, Edwin trying out Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3 on a loaned gaming laptop, and Ollie returning to The Finals. Jeremy is enjoying Blood of the Dawnwalker, while Julian is progressing through Star Wars: Zero Company and reflecting on EA's new ownership and studio furloughs.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
The open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players. The beta allows players to experience a global crisis scenario with Captain Price and a South Korean squad, featuring multiplayer combat across diverse locations. Access to the open beta concludes on September 1st.
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.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weekend Two Intel
Information regarding the second weekend of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta is provided. The article also includes a privacy statement regarding the use of cookies for website experience and personalized advertising.
Following Xbox Breakup, State Of Decay 3 Will Return With A Closed Beta Playtest
Undead Labs announced that State of Decay 3 will begin a closed beta playtest before the end of 2026, with more players gaining access over time. The beta aims to stress-test the game's large map and untethered multiplayer, building on lessons learned from a previous alpha test. The game is currently slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are live, here's how to grab double XP, steelbooks and even discounts
Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are now available for both Standard and Vault Editions, offering various bonuses such as double XP, steelbooks, and digital content. The game officially launches on October 23, 2026, with Vault Edition owners gaining early campaign access on October 16. An open beta will also be available for console and PC players.
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know
This article provides information regarding the open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It details what players need to know about the upcoming beta, with further information available through cookie management and a privacy statement.
NCsoft’s anime OARPG Limit Zero Breakers opens signups for September ‘Frontier’ closed beta
NCsoft is opening signups for the second closed beta test, dubbed the 'Frontier Test,' for its anime-inspired action RPG, Limit Zero Breakers. The test will feature expanded content including new story chapters, raids, and characters, along with gameplay improvements based on player feedback. The beta will be available on PC via Steam and for Android devices, with signups beginning soon.
LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS Announces Second Closed Beta Test for PC and Mobile | Invision Game Community
NC and VIC GAME STUDIOS have announced the second closed beta test, named the "Frontier Test," for their upcoming anime-inspired action RPG, LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS. The five-day test will run from September 9 to September 13 on PC via Steam and mobile devices (Android and iOS), featuring new story content, raids, characters, and gameplay improvements based on player feedback.
FFFF: Fatal Five Finger Fillet – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
FFFF: Fatal Five Finger Fillet, a roguelite inspired by the classic knife game, is now available in open beta. The game challenges players to slam a knife between their fingers, with four fingers serving as lives. Players can equip rings and knife point items to create synergistic builds and face off against five unique bosses.
SHOTGUN DREAMS – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
SHOTGUN DREAMS is a first-person 3D platformer focused on momentum and speed, featuring brutalist architecture and creative movement mechanics. Players can sprint, slide, wall-run, and leap through four worlds, utilizing special shell pickups for gravity shifts and teleportation. The game includes four modes: Dream run, Sequence, Retroversion, and Axis, with medal tiers rewarding optimized routes. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Opens “Entrenched” Campaign Mission to Everyone
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will offer players access to its "Entrenched" campaign mission during the upcoming open beta. The beta, running from August 21 to September 1 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, will also feature new multiplayer maps and modes.
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy Free Play Days featuring the Gears of War: E-Day open beta, Sunderfolk, and Asdivine Cross. The Gears of War: E-Day beta runs from August 13-17, offering Horde Siege and Versus PvP modes on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available for the full weekend for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members.
Luminous Nights – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Luminous Nights, an action RPG inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights, is entering an open beta. Players control Faris, who is trapped in the eternally dark Noor City ruled by the Masked King. The game features real-time combat with magic abilities, 3D platforming, and character relationship building.
Minecraft just got a Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta, here’s a first look
A closed beta for Minecraft on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is currently underway, offering players a first look at new features like Vibrant Visuals and an increased render distance of up to 28 chunks. The target performance is 60 frames per second, though dips may occur when Vibrant Visuals are enabled. The game is slated for release on October 27, 2026.
Minecraft for Switch 2 has a closed beta available to selected players
A closed beta for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft is currently underway, allowing selected players to test the game. Mojang Studios and Microsoft are using this beta to identify and fix bugs before the game's official release in October.
Archangel: Demon Rush – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Archangel: Demon Rush, a third-person action roguelite combining fortress building with simultaneous combat, is entering an open beta. Players simultaneously place defenses and engage in direct combat against demon hordes. The game features real-time defense placement, free turret placement without grid restrictions, and a build system that evolves with stacked cards and weapon synergies.
How to get all rewards in the Gears of War: E-Day open beta
This guide details how to obtain all rewards available during the Gears of War: E-Day open beta. Players can earn cosmetic items like weapon skins and character skins by completing various in-game challenges, such as reaching a specific player level or performing a set number of revives and headshots.
