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Pokémon Champions Is Launching on Android and iOS on June 17
The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions will launch on Android and iOS on June 17. The free-to-play title, already available on Nintendo Switch, focuses on player-versus-player battles and will feature save data transfer for those switching from the console version. A special bonus including Raichu and two Mega Stones will be available to celebrate the mobile release.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic has launched its tenth Player versus Player season, titled "Honor in Battle." This update focuses on competitive PvP gameplay within the game's universe.
Star Wars The Old Republic’s GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn goes live today to cap off Legacy of the Sith
Broadsword has released the GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn update for Star Wars The Old Republic, serving as the conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith expansion. The update includes a new story arc involving Darth Jadus and Heta Kol, the start of PvP Season 10, and various gameplay tweaks. French and German voice localization for the new content is still forthcoming.
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon
Bungie is introducing a new experimental mode called Sponsored Survival to Marathon, which reduces the emphasis on player versus player combat for a more relaxed experience. This mode will be available during the free-to-access Open Play week from June 2 to June 9. Bungie is testing this mode to cater to different playstyles and gather feedback for potential future additions to the live service shooter.
Arc Raiders is finally getting a PvE mode, but only in China
Arc Raiders is testing a new pseudo-PvE mode called Rebellion Mechanic on its Chinese client, co-developed with Tencent. This mode encourages cooperation by marking players who attack others, though betrayal is still possible with severe consequences. It is currently unclear if this mode will be released outside of China.
Stars of Icarus revives Guns of Icarus’ ship crew PvP 14 years later – here’s how to playtest it
Muse Games is reviving its airship combat PvP franchise with Stars of Icarus, a successor to Guns of Icarus. A playtest is currently underway and runs until June 8th, featuring a new map, updated ship art, UI tweaks, and gameplay balance. The game is slated for a 2026 launch on PC.
TapTopia Introduces PvP with Offline Defense Deck Battles
TapTopia has launched a new player-versus-player mode, introducing competitive battles and an asynchronous Defense Deck system that allows players to defend even when offline. This update enhances the desert-themed, tap-to-earn game's engagement and tokenomics, built on the TON blockchain and integrated with Telegram.
An Arc Raiders player who's 'sick of hearing about PvE' has come up with a 'Rival Gangs' PvP…
A player has proposed a new 'Rival Gangs' PvP mode for Arc Raiders, aiming to satisfy players tired of the game's PvE focus. This concept would involve high-difficulty maps with increased loot and a requirement for players to equip at least 30,000 raider coins worth of weapons, ensuring a more balanced and high-stakes player-versus-player experience.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the biggest obstacle to your enjoyment of MMORPG PvP?
This article discusses the significant obstacles preventing players from enjoying Player vs Player (PvP) combat in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs). Contributors highlight issues such as overwhelming toxicity, the professionalization of PvP, the time commitment required to become proficient, and the inherent unfairness often present in MMORPG progression systems. The piece explores how these factors alienate casual players and lead them to prefer Player vs Environment (PvE) content.
Type Soul Partial Res Guide – The New, Updated Way To Get Partial Res
This updated 2026 guide explains how to obtain Partial Resurrección in Type Soul, a Roblox game. Partial Res grants players an elemental moveset and transformation, crucial for PvP. The process involves reaching Grade 2 as an Arrancar, finding the Ulquiorra Cifer NPC in Hueco Mundo, obtaining a Hogyoku Fragment from Aizen at The Palace, and completing a parkour challenge.
Att försvara sig i Arc Raiders räknas inte längre som lika "aggressivt"
Embark Studios has clarified the matchmaking system for their upcoming game, Arc Raiders. They explained that defensive actions against other players will no longer be considered as aggressive as initiating combat. Additionally, rounds with low player activity will have less impact on matchmaking profiles, and the developers debunked nine common misconceptions about the system.
Type Soul Gods Prize Guide
This guide details the Gods Prize item in Type Soul, a Roblox game. It explains that the Gods Prize is a Legendary face accessory offering stat boosts like +15 Health Points and +15 Reiatsu. The item can be obtained through ranked Player vs Player matches in the Type Soul Arena, with winners earning ELO and loot.
Dominus Automa - We want you to crash our servers. PvP Stress Test signups
Independent developer Metashift Labs has opened sign-ups for the PvP Stress Test of its upcoming MMORPG, Dominus Automa. The game features automated gameplay where characters act on player-defined strategies even when offline. Sign-ups are being handled through the game's Discord server, with a Steam page already available.
So You're Retiring From PvP. Here's What to Play Instead (2026)
This article discusses the phenomenon of adult gamers retiring from Player vs Player (PvP) gaming due to life commitments and the widening skill gap. It aims to help readers understand the reasons behind this trend, alleviate guilt, and make informed decisions about alternative games to play.
MMORPG Drakantos’ CBT2 begins this weekend with a new movement system and a first stab at PvP
Wingeon Game Studios' pixelart MMORPG Drakantos will begin its second closed beta on May 22nd, introducing its first Player versus Player modes across 13 maps and 3 different modes. This test also features significant gameplay improvements, including a transition to fully free movement, revamped mouse controls, and a shift to full action combat. Access is automatic for previous testers, with new players able to request access via Steam.
Choosing the Best World of Warcraft Boosting Service
This guide breaks down the world of World of Warcraft boosting services, explaining why they have become essential for players seeking to progress through endgame content like raids and Mythic+ dungeons. It details various boost types including self-play, pilot, and remote play, and compares top providers like Overgear, Blazingboost, and Epiccarry based on reliability, speed, security, and pricing.
Bungie attempts to broaden extraction shooter Marathon’s appeal with PvE modes
Bungie is introducing Player vs Environment (PvE) modes to its extraction shooter Marathon to broaden its appeal, acknowledging the game's steep learning curve and high-intensity gameplay loop. Future seasons will experiment with PvE-focused modes, including one where crews complete objectives together across matches, aiming to provide a more relaxed experience alongside the existing PvP content.
Throne and Liberty adds ‘cumulative growth content,’ new PvP seasons, and quality-of-life updates
Throne and Liberty has received a new patch introducing 'cumulative growth content' through the Stellar Journey system, which permanently boosts character stats. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements to the user interface, new seasons for PvP modes like arena and battlegrounds, and adjustments to open-world PvP engagement rules. Additionally, skill chains have been extended for some epic equipment, and numerous bug fixes have been implemented.
Lord of the Rings Online makes huge changes to the upcoming Angmarim Sorceress PvP class
The Lord of the Rings Online is implementing significant changes to its upcoming Angmarim Sorceress Player versus Player class, which will be exclusive to the PvP zone for players aligned with Sauron. Lead designer Orion detailed adjustments made over the past year, emphasizing the class's role as a flexible support character with four distinct stances. The Angmarim Sorceress is expected to return to the test server soon, and the game's 19th-anniversary festival has been extended.
DC Universe Online teases its Supergirl arc, begins level scaling beta test, and kicks off Legends PvP week
DC Universe Online is launching a new narrative arc focused on Supergirl, titled Children of Krypton, with the first installment due May 22nd. The game is also initiating a beta test for its level scaling system, aiming for consistent player stat values across content, and is hosting a Legends PvP event featuring iconic DC characters.