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‘THE CUBE, SAVE US’ Launches Globally in Steam Early Access Today (March 18) as Free-to-Play
XLGAMES announced that its post-apocalyptic extraction action game THE CUBE, SAVE US, developed by Studio Cube, has launched globally on Steam in Early Access as a free-to-play title. The game features PvPvE combat in a devastated Earth setting, with players exploring the 'Cube' for resources and survival. Paid items will be limited to cosmetic customization, ensuring skill-based competition.
Marathon Review — You Get What You Give | Console Creatures
Bungie's Marathon is a tense PvPvE extraction shooter available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players act as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, completing contracts and battling AI and human opponents while trying to exfiltrate successfully.
Arc Raiders update nerfs notorious Il Toro shotgun from basically every angle: pellet damage, fire rate, dispersion,…
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has released Patch 1.20.0, which nerfs the controversial Il Toro shotgun. The adjustments address the weapon's damage per second and effectiveness at range, a change many players had requested to balance the PvPvE experience.
Marathon Guide – Lockdown Event
This guide details the Lockdown world event in Marathon, a Dire Marsh exclusive that triggers approximately fifteen minutes into a run. The event involves a multi-wave defensive mission against the UESC AI across three locations, requiring players to collect and insert 'Lockdown Drives' into UESC Security Caches to unlock valuable loot. Players are advised to bring an Antivirus Pack, ample ammo, and Cardio Kicks for efficient traversal, while also being prepared for potential encounters with other Runner teams.
Marathon review: Brilliant extraction tension and frustration - Notebookcheck
Bungie's Marathon is a tense PvPvE extraction shooter available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players take on contracts as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, battling AI and human opponents while attempting to exfiltrate with their loot.
Hands on: After 60 hours, Marathon is already one of my favorite shooters in years
After 60 hours of gameplay, Marathon is shaping up to be a standout extraction shooter with a stylish cyberpunk aesthetic and deep gameplay. The game offers diverse playstyles, from solo stealth to intense PvP encounters, and features a compelling narrative tied to player progression. While the user interface and audio can be inconsistent, the core experience is highly engaging and promises significant replayability.
Marathon’s punishing PvP gameplay loop is taking its toll on less-skilled players, but that’s likely by design
Marathon's punishing player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay loop is reportedly taking a toll on less-skilled players, leading to frustration and difficulty progressing. While Bungie markets the game as a tough extraction shooter where death is a learning experience, some players feel overwhelmed by highly skilled opponents, even after many hours. This difficulty may be by design, potentially impacting the game's long-term player retention if the population becomes dominated by expert players.
Pixelnest announces Cosmo Cargo
Pixelnest Studio has announced Cosmo Cargo, an inventory autobattler roguelite with a PvE focus set in a sci-fi universe. The game is slated for release on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, with a playable demo available on itch.io. Pixelnest Studio, founded in 2014, is known for titles such as Steredenn and Steredenn: Binary Stars.
Quinfall outlines update plans for monsters, world bosses, PvP features, and more sources of currency
Vawraek Technology has outlined upcoming updates for the sandbox MMORPG Quinfall, focusing on enhancing high-level monsters with improved rewards and strategy, and scheduling world bosses for regular spawns. The plans also include new PvP content such as a new map, arena modes, and a revised olympic war system, alongside increased availability of the tera currency through various activities. Most of these changes are expected within the next 15 days.
Arc Raiders received 'substantial negative PvP sentiment' during testing, causing the devs to second-guess its big pivot before realising it was really frustration with weapons and matchmaking
Embark Studios' Arc Raiders initially faced negative player sentiment regarding its PvP elements during testing, leading developers to reconsider the game's direction. This frustration stemmed from issues with weapons and matchmaking, ultimately shaping the game into its current PvPvE extraction shooter format.
No one at Embark could describe Arc Raiders before its extraction shooter pivot, leading to 'playtest battles' of competing directions for the game
Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders underwent significant development pivots, moving away from its initial PvE concepts due to a lack of clear direction. Production director Caio Braga detailed how internal playtest battles and conflicting visions led to the game's eventual focus on the extraction shooter genre, leveraging the studio's experience with The Finals.
RWR 2 (RUNNING WITH RIFLES 2) announced with a teaser trailer
Running With Rifles 2 has been announced with a teaser trailer, serving as a sequel to the popular top-down tactical shooter. The new installment will feature a significantly larger world map, destructible environments, and enhanced AI for bots and commanders. The game will focus on a campaign with solo, co-op, and a dedicated PvE mode, though a release date and specific platforms have not yet been confirmed.
"UESC is still a menace, don't worry" - Marathon community debates PvE nerfs following game's first major balance patch
Marathon players are debating Bungie's recent balance patch, which reduced PvE enemy health and boss shield durability by 10-25 percent. While some players welcome the change for improved survivability and resource management, others lament the loss of challenge and the game's previously intense combat feel. Developers emphasize that the core threat of the UESC remains, with adjustments focused on ammo conservation and rewarding player awareness.
How to get the free Skill Point in Diablo 4 Season 12 Mangled Message
This guide explains how to complete the 'Mangled Message' objective in Diablo 4 Season 12 to obtain a free Skill Point. The guide details the three tasks required, including participating in the Ceremony of Slaughter event, and notes that the Skill Point must be claimed on a fresh level 1 character.
The Legend of California – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Legend of California is an upcoming open-world action-survival FPS set during the gold rush era. Players can explore, gather, craft, build, and engage in combat across a large frontier with distinct biomes and optional PvP. Beta sign-ups are now open for the game.
Fortnite's original Save the World mode will be free to play starting on April 16
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original Save the World PvE co-op mode will become free to play on April 16. The paid version will be removed from sale on March 11, with existing players receiving in-game perks. The free version will be available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and for the first time, Nintendo Switch.
Lord of the Rings Online Update 47.1 adds more missions, Spring Festival quests, and Monster Play rewards
Lord of the Rings Online's Update 47.1 introduces new quests and rewards for the Spring Festival, alongside additional missions in Mûr Ghala. The update also activates Season 6 of the monster play reward track and initiates discussions about potential changes to the PvP feature, The Delving of Frór.
Fortnite Save the World Goes Free-to-Play Next Month
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's original PvE mode, Save the World, will become free-to-play on April 16th across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. This marks a return to a previously planned free-to-play model for the mode, which was originally released in 2017. Players can earn in-game rewards by registering on the Save the World website.
Fortnite: Save the World coming to Nintendo Switch 2, will be free-to-play
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, and will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2. The PvE co-op campaign, which was the original mode of Fortnite before the battle royale, will offer players the chance to build forts and fight monster hordes.
Bungies Marathon Is Brutal, Confusing, and Weirdly Addictive | COGconnected
Bungie's upcoming game Marathon is a science fiction extraction shooter set on Tau Ceti IV. It features player-versus-player-versus-environment combat where players form three-person squads. The game is described as brutal, confusing, and addictive.