At the Xbox Games Showcase a few days ago, Blizzard announced that Overwatch 2 would launch in early access on PC and Xbox Series X/S in October, but there will still be more beta tests taking place before then. Ahead of tomorrow's Overwatch 2 stream, Blizzard has announced that the …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta coming in August
Every year we get a new series of closed and open beta tests for the next Call of Duty game and this year will be no exception. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be releasing this October and it seems that Infinity Ward already has its eyes set on …
Read More »Diablo IV 2023 release and Necromancer class confirmed in gameplay showcase
During the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Blizzard ended up on stage for a considerable amount of time. Not only did we get new announcements for Overwatch 2, but Rod Fergusson also took to the stage to give us a pretty deep look at Diablo IV in action. The new gameplay …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) will release in October
This year, Infinity Ward will be releasing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a direct sequel to 2019's Modern Warfare reboot. Activision hasn't revealed many details officially yet, but this week, the game was confirmed for an October release. As reported by Eurogamer, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) …
Read More »WB starts sending out playtest invites for Smash-style fighter ‘Multiversus’
Last year after months of leaks, WB Games announced its own Smash Bros-style crossover fighting game – Multiversus. We've already seen some gameplay and know a bunch of confirmed characters. Now this month, the first playtest is taking place and invites for it are being sent right now. Yesterday, WB …
Read More »Blizzard details first Overwatch 2 beta patch
The Overwatch 2 beta has been online for just over a week now, and Blizzard already has plenty of feedback to take into account. As we head into week two of the beta, Blizzard has revealed some of the changes it is planning to make. This is the first in …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Overwatch 2 – the sequel nobody asked for
Just as promised, the Overwatch 2 multiplayer beta went live last week. We're still a year or so away from release, but the game is in a playable state and there is a small amount of new content to boot, including new maps and a new hero. The game is now 5v5 instead of 6v6, removing one tank character from each team, the biggest balance change to Overwatch since its inception. With all of that in mind, is there enough here to justify a full sequel, or should this have been a revamp for the original Overwatch instead?
Read More »Blizzard disables Overwatch 2 hero for crashing the game
The first major update for Overwatch 2 has arrived. Blizzard launched the beta version of the game's multiplayer mode just one week ago and players were quick to discover a bug with Wrecking Ball, which can cause the game to crash for all players in the match. The bug in …
Read More »Overwatch 2 sets new records on Twitch following beta launch
The Overwatch 2 beta went live this week and in a surprise move, Blizzard also partnered up with Twitch to give away beta access to pretty much anyone who logged in yesterday and watched an Overwatch 2 stream. As it turns out, far more people wanted to get in than …
Read More »Blizzard is giving away Overwatch 2 beta access tomorrow through Twitch drops
The Overwatch 2 beta goes live today and it looks like more players are going to be invited than initially expected. Alongside Blizzard's own invite system, Overwatch 2 beta access will also be given away through the Twitch drops system. If you haven't received an invite directly through Blizzard, you …
Read More »Overwatch 2 datamine reveals hero levelling system, battle pass and more
A couple of weeks ago, new art was discovered for Overwatch 2, pointing to a new Battle Pass system, something that the original game lacked. Now, just ahead of the upcoming beta, the game files have leaked and dataminers are confirming lots of new features and content planned for the …
Read More »The Overwatch 2 beta begins in two weeks
We've known for a while now that Blizzard plans to begin beta testing Overwatch 2 this month. At this point, we have early PC system requirements for the game, as well as some details on content, which will be accessible to beta participants starting on the 26th of April. As …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta will include new hero, new maps and more
This month, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch 2 will be entering beta in April, giving players their first chance to check out the new 5v5 PvP gameplay. We've seen the game's PC system requirements ahead of the beta, and now, Blizzard has also revealed what content will be available, including new …
Read More »Ubisoft F2P shooter ‘XDefiant’ drops Tom Clancy branding
Earlier this month, Ubisoft announced an insider program for Skull & Bones to help gather feedback on the game. Now, one of Ubisoft’s other multiplayer-first titles, XDefiant, is also opening up for insider program sign-ups. Tom Clancy’s XDefiant was first announced last year as a free-to-play Tom Clancy-themed shooter. However, …
Read More »Overwatch 2 PC system requirements revealed ahead of beta
Last week, Blizzard confirmed that Overwatch 2 will be entering beta in April, giving players their first chance to check out the new 5v5 PvP gameplay. Now ahead of the first wave of beta invites, the game's PC system requirements have been revealed. As with the original Overwatch, the Overwatch …
Read More »Overwatch 2 beta is coming next month
We've known for months now that Overwatch 2 will debut this year as part of the next season of Overwatch League. However, we did not know if Blizzard would opt to hold a publicly playable beta for non-pros. That changed last night, with Blizzard announcing plans to begin beta testing …
Read More »Ubisoft is launching an ‘insider program’ for Skull & Bones
Skull & Bones has been in development for many years at this point, and during that time, the game has gone through multiple reboots. At this point, Ubisoft has settled on Skull & Bones being a ‘multiplayer first' game, with the core focus being PvP gameplay. Now, the publisher is …
Read More »Gotham Knights is releasing in October
Earlier this week, there was some speculation around when Gotham Knights would release, after retail stores advertised the game with an April launch, followed by developers uploading a beta of the game to Steam. Now, WB has made things official, making Gotham Knights a late October release. WB previously confirmed …
Read More »Synology launches DSM 7.1 beta with new features and upgrades
Synology's major DiskStation Manager 7.1 update is on the way and there is good news for current users – the public beta build becomes available today. With DiskStation manager 7.1 users will find expanded functionality, with more enhancements and features to help address various IT challenges. DSM 7.1 brings key …
Read More »New PS5 software update brings much-needed improvements
One of the most exciting aspects to a new console generation is seeing how a system’s UI looks and functions. While the PS5 UX does appear modern, it is a step back in some ways when it comes to functionality. Fortunately, a new system software update is bringing with it …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta broke an EA record
We're a month removed from the Battlefield 2042 beta and as it turns out, it was one of the biggest beta tests ever for the franchise. This time around with Battlefield 2042, three million players joined during the early access period, with that number more than doubling during the full …
Read More »Ubisoft delays Ghost Recon Frontline playtests following backlash
Just last week, Ubisoft officially announced Ghost Recon Frontline, a new free to play, PvP focused game in the series. While launch is still some ways off, Ubisoft did plan to bring players in to test the game this week, but due to feedback, playtesting has now been delayed indefinitely. …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta build is ‘months old’ and full of bugs
The Battlefield 2042 open beta has begun and unfortunately, there are a number of problems across platforms, ranging from graphical errors to performance issues. As it turns out, the beta build is “months old”, and according to DICE, there are already big improvements in place for the final game. Typically …
Read More »Ghost Recon Frontline is a PvP-focused free to play title
Following on from leaks yesterday, Ubisoft has officially announced Ghost Recon Frontline, taking the series into free to play territory for the first time. Like The Division Heartland, Ghost Recon Frontline will be a free to play game focused on PvP, rather than PvE content. Ghost Recon Frontline will include …
Read More »PlatinumGames drastically improve Babylon’s Fall’s graphics
Babylon’s Fall has had an interesting development. Originally announced all the way back in 2019, the game was initially met with excitement. Unfortunately, a more recent trailer was met with great skepticism due to what appeared to be ugly and unclear graphics. The team at PlatinumGames clearly took this to …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta dates and PC system requirements announced
After months of leaks and a delay, DICE has confirmed that the beta for Battlefield 2042 will be taking place in October. Alongside the beta dates, the studio has also revealed the PC system requirements for the game. A set of system requirements for Battlefield 2042 were shared by closed …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 beta to kick off next week
While many of us expected the Battlefield 2042 beta to begin earlier this month, DICE seemed to find itself running behind schedule and as a result, the game was delayed from October to November. This release date shift also means that the planned beta was moved accordingly, with leaks suggesting …
Read More »This week’s Halo Infinite playtest will be available to all Xbox players
Halo Infinite underwent its biggest public playtest last weekend, but 343 Industries isn't done yet. This weekend, there will be another playtest and this time, it is open to all Xbox players, not just Halo Insider members. Unlike previous tests, you won't have to be part of the Halo Insider …
Read More »You can play Halo Infinite multiplayer early over the next two weekends
Just as promised, there will be more Halo Infinite multiplayer tests taking place this month. Those that registered as a Halo Insider by September 13th have begun receiving invites for two public playtests, with the first taking place this week, and the second taking place next week. From tomorrow, the …
Read More »Call of Duty: Vanguard open beta begins tomorrow
Anyone interested in this year's Call of Duty will want to clear some hard drive space this weekend, as the Vanguard beta is set to go live. Starting tomorrow, Call of Duty: Vanguard enters open beta, allowing anyone on PC, Xbox or PlayStation to install an early version of the …
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