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Video games

'Helldivers 2' Devs Have A Plan For A Sequel, And It's Not What You Think

Video games

Helldivers 2 Devs Aren't Making Sequel Plans

fromInverse

Video games

'Helldivers 2' Devs Have A Plan For A Sequel, And It's Not What You Think

Video games

Helldivers 2 Devs Aren't Making Sequel Plans

Cyberpunk 2 Multiplayer Could Be A Great Thing But It Won't Be Easy

CD Projekt Red is exploring multiplayer systems and server optimization for Cyberpunk 2, indicating renewed interest in online components and live-service features.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

3 weeks ago

Far Cry Franchise Will Emphasize Multiplayer More In Future, Ubisoft Says

Ubisoft is prioritizing stronger multiplayer features in the Far Cry franchise to extend long-term player engagement.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

EA Sports FC 26 preview new play styles aim to tackle Fifa challenge

EA prioritizes player feedback for EA Sports FC 26, creating portals, monitoring tools, and a dedicated engineering team to act quickly on community concerns.

4 weeks ago

EA's skate. Enters Early Access This September with Bold New Features | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

After years of speculation and anticipation, EA and developer Full Circle have finally confirmed that the beloved Skate franchise is officially making its return. The new installment, simply titled skate., will enter Early Access on September 16, 2025. The reveal came alongside a full gameplay trailer that provides the clearest look yet at the game's ambitious design and the ways it seeks to redefine virtual skateboarding for a new era.

Video games

#free-to-play

fromWGB

Video games

Skate Ollies Into Early Access September 16

Video games

Skate Is Placing A Long-Term Bet On Its Community

fromWGB

Video games

Skate Ollies Into Early Access September 16

Video games

Skate Is Placing A Long-Term Bet On Its Community

Here Are The Best (And Worst) Live-Service IP Crossover Events

Live-service game crossovers are pervasive and often clash with a game's tone, prioritizing recurring microtransaction sales over cohesive design.

fromThe Verge

EA's free-to-play Skate revival hits early access in September

Skate, a free-to-play live service game, launches in early access September 16 with social features, crossplay, optional cosmetics, and seasonal content.

As Anthem Approaches Its Shutdown, Ex-BioWare Boss Reflects On What Could Have Been

Anthem will become unplayable when servers shut down in January, illustrating live-service games' vulnerability without sustainable revenue or alternative peer-to-peer architectures.

Ubisoft Quietly Confirms It's Working On A New Ghost Recon Game

Ubisoft is developing a new first-person entry in the Ghost Recon series.

#james-bond

Games

007 First Light Only Had One Request From MGM About Its Take On James Bond

3 months ago

Video games

007 First Light May Have Hitman-Like Live-Service Missions

Games

007 First Light Only Had One Request From MGM About Its Take On James Bond

3 months ago

Video games

007 First Light May Have Hitman-Like Live-Service Missions

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Helldivers 2 Set to Become First Sony-Published Game to Launch on Xbox

"We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. We have so much more in store for the future months and years - and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun," Helldivers 2 director Mikael Eriksson said in the Xbox Wire announcement.

Video games

fromKotaku

3 months ago

The New Persona 5 Spin-Off Is Sapping My Excitement With Gacha Mechanics

The Phantom X offers innovative RPG elements but raises concerns with its live-service and gacha mechanics.

fromInverse

4 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Just Added One Of The Best Live Shooters At The Start Of Its Biggest Season Yet

The Division 2 offers engaging gameplay that's easier to access now with Game Pass, despite challenges in the live service shooter landscape.

fromVG247

4 months ago

A new PlayStation studio which "originated at" Bungie is working on "a team-based action game" inspired by life sims and "frog-type games", but what the frog does that mean?

PlayStation's new studio, teamLFG, is focused on creating multiplayer live-service games inspired by various genres, including unique 'frog-type games'.