Back in May, EA officially announced Battlefield 5, which will be heading our way on the 19th of October. As usual though, there will be a beta beforehand. If you would like to give the multiplayer a try ahead of launch, then you'll be able to do so very soon. …
Read More »The Call of Duty Blackout beta now has a PC launch date
Update (21/08/18): We already knew that the Black Ops 4 Blackout beta would be kicking off for PS4 owners on the 10th of September. However, we now have dates for PC players. In an update last night, Treyarch tweeted out that the Blackout PC beta will go live on the …
Read More »Treyarch details some changes for Black Ops 4 following beta feedback
The multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has wrapped up and Treyarch has since had a chance to look over all of the feedback. Now we know what the studio plans to change for the game's final release, including nerfs to the new body armour mechanic. For starters, …
Read More »Call of Duty’s Blackout battle royale beta now has a date
The Call of Duty Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta may have concluded, but those of you who downloaded it will want to hang on to the files for a bit longer. The Black Ops 4 beta is taking place in two phases, one for regular multiplayer and another for the …
Read More »Black Ops 4 beta will be updated in September, so don’t delete it just yet
The Call of Duty Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta may have concluded, but those of you who downloaded it might want to hang on to the files for a bit longer. Activision has confirmed that a multiplayer beta update will be arriving in September. We've known for a while that …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta details announced
The team at Treyarch is trying something different for Call of Duty this year. Black Ops 4 will be the first game in the series to ditch the single-player campaign mode, refocussing all efforts on multiplayer. The standard multiplayer and Zombie modes will be returning, alongside a Battle Royale mode …
Read More »Fallout 76 will have a beta before launch, Xbox will get access first
Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …
Read More »The Steam Link app has launched for Android
Last week, Valve announced the next step for the Steam Link, opting to release it as an app for iOS and Android. The app will allow you to stream your Steam library to more devices than ever before, ranging from smartphones and tablets, to Android TV boxes or the Apple …
Read More »There is a Fortnite Android beta phishing scam doing the rounds
Fortnite has been a huge success over the last year, which has been bolstered by the launch of Battle Royale on iOS. Currently, Fortnite is the top earning app on the iOS App Store. The game is heading to Android too later this year, but unfortunately all of the excitement …
Read More »PUBG’s third map is getting a second beta test next week
When PUBG left Early Access back in December, players were greeted with the game's second map, Miramar. Now, a few months later, the folks at Bluehole are gearing up to launch PUBG's third map, titled ‘Savage'. The map will be getting a second round of beta testing this week, but …
Read More »DayZ’s long awaited engine upgrade is finally coming in the next update
While DayZ was one of the biggest games on Steam at one point, its slow development in Early Access has seen plenty leave over the years. Those who have been waiting for DayZ's big ‘overhaul' may not have to wait much longer though, as Bohemia has explained that major engine …
Read More »Stardew Valley will finally get its multiplayer beta this year
Fans of Stardew Valley have been waiting for the game's coveted multiplayer mode for quite some time now. The multiplayer update was pushed back last year, planting it in a ‘Q1 2018' release window. Now, we finally have an update on that front, with Stardew Valley creator, Eric Barone, announcing …
Read More »The Sea of Thieves closed beta attracted over 330K players
Microsoft's first big exclusive game for 2018 is already off to a good start. The Sea of Thieves beta ended last week and while we don't know how popular the game will end up being when it launches in March, the closed beta caught plenty of attention. In total, 332,052 …
Read More »Age of Empires Definitive Edition has a new release date and a multiplayer beta date
Last year at Gamescom, Microsoft announced that it would be completely reviving Age of Empires, starting with ‘Definitive Editions' for the first three games, followed by Age of Empires IV. Initially this was set to kick off in October with the release of Age of Empires Definitive Edition. Unfortunately, the …
Read More »Sea of Thieves is having a beta test later this month
If you've been looking forward to Rare's pirate sim, Sea of Thieves, then you're in luck as this month, there will be another beta test ahead of the game's release in March. You'll need to be signed up as a ‘Sea of Thieves Insider', but once that is out of …
Read More »The Oculus Core 2.0 beta brings a fresh new experience to the Rift
If you happen to be an Oculus Rift owner, then you've likely gotten used to UI at this point. Previously when putting on a Rift headset, you'd find yourself staring at a floating screen, with quick access to the store, your list of installed games/apps and your friends list. Now, …
Read More »DayZ won’t hit beta this year after all, devs still plan to leave Early Access in 2018
DayZ, the game responsible for the massive Early Access survival trend will finally be getting its full release next year. Bohemia Interactive has been slowly chipping away at this game since 2013 and after more than a few setbacks, it looks like the end is finally in sight. However, it …
Read More »Sea of Thieves is having one more pre-release test, here’s how to get involved
Rare has been working away on Sea of Thieves for quite some time now. The game is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated on Microsoft's list of exclusives and soon, you'll get to try it out for yourself. This week, Rare announced that it would be having one last …
Read More »Samsung’s Android 8.0 Oreo update is now available in beta
If you happen to own a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note 8 and happen to be itching to get your hands on the Android Oreo update, then you are in luck. This week, Samsung launched its Android 8.0 Oreo beta program, inviting owners of its 2017 devices to test out …
Read More »DICE addresses Battlefront II loot boxes, aims to strike a fair balance
Over the last few months, there have been some growing concerns surrounding Star Wars: Battlefront and its in-game microtransaction system. This came to a head last weekend when the open beta kicked off. Fans didn't get the best impression of the loot crate system, so today, DICE has spoken out …
Read More »Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is getting an updated, refined version of Dust2
There have been many legendary maps introduced to Counter-Strike over the years, though Dust2 sits at the very top of the pile. Over the years, Dust2 has remained fairly untouched, with Valve choosing to focus on revamping other classic maps for CS:GO instead. That is changing this year though, as …
Read More »EA extends Star Wars Battlefront II beta
The Star Wars: Battlefront II beta went live on Friday just in time for the weekend. The beta was initially supposed to come to a close last night but EA has decided to extend it for a couple more days to give more people a chance to try the game …
Read More »The Star Wars Battlefront II beta is live
While the first game may have been a swing and a miss in many areas, Star Wars: Battlefront II appears to be shaping up nicely. DICE is looking to show these improvements off too, with the open beta for Battlefront II now live across the PC, Xbox One and PS4. …
Read More »Bioware’s Anthem will get a public beta but it is still some ways off
While most games under the EA umbrella do get a beta these days, Mass Effect: Andromeda did not. This has led to questions surrounding Bioware's next game, Anthem, and whether or not it will receive a beta. The good news is, it definitely will, though it won't take place for …
Read More »Call of Duty: WWII PC beta launches on 29th September
Activision is hoping for a resurgence in popularity for Call of Duty this year, as the series heads back to the past to explore World War II. Those of you who are intrigued by a ‘back to basics' Call of Duty title will get the chance to try it out …
Read More »Star Wars: Battlefront II beta details appear online
DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront II is heading our way in just a couple of months time and as with most major games from EA these days, there will be a beta test. This week, details about the Battlefront II beta came to light, with dates for the PC, PS4 and …
Read More »Destiny 2’s PC beta will be improved over the console version
Last month, the Destiny 2 beta came to a close for console players and Bungie swiftly began talking about changes it would be making based on player feedback. Now, it seems that some of these planned improvements have already been implemented into the PC beta build. On top of that, …
Read More »Destiny 2 PC beta kicks off on August 28th, system requirements announced
With Destiny 2's console beta now over, we can turn our attention to the more exciting PC beta. Many PC gamers were left disappointed following the first game but that will be rectified this year with the sequel. Those looking to test the game out will get the chance starting …
Read More »Bungie already has some changes planned based on Destiny 2’s beta feedback so far
The Destiny 2 beta has been live for a couple of days now and during that time, Bungie has been keeping a close eye on fan feedback. While there is still more to come before the end of the week, Bungie has already outlined a few key changes it will …
Read More »The Destiny 2 beta kicks off tomorrow, known issues and content revealed
It is Bungie's time to shine this week as the Destiny 2 beta will be going live tomorrow for console, starting with PS4 owners. So what will be included in the beta, what issues can you expect to be present in this early build and what time do servers open? …
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