Titanfall 2 isn't the easiest game to play online nowadays, with hackers being left to their own devices and multiplayer services being prone to DDOS attacks while Respawn focuses most of its efforts on its flagship game, Apex Legends. However, players on PC may now have an alternative to official …
Read More »Halo Infinite ‘Winter Contingency’ event goes live
Since launching Halo Infinite multiplayer, 343 Industries has been tweaking the balance of XP and in-game rewards to address player concerns. We'll get to see some of these changes in action over the next week, as Halo Infinite's ‘Winter Contingency' event has launched today. Winter Contingency will reward players ten …
Read More »Halo Infinite players will face 30GB+ download today due to lack of campaign pre-load
After plenty of delays and a lengthy development cycle, we have finally arrived at Halo Infinite launch day. The multiplayer will leave beta in a few hours time and the campaign will finally debut worldwide. Unfortunately, your chances of playing exactly when the campaign unlocks are pretty low, as there …
Read More »343i ‘committed’ to tackling cheaters in Halo Infinite Multiplayer
One of the biggest challenges with launching a free to play multiplayer shooter is keeping on top of cheaters. The problem only gets worse when a game features cross-platform matchmaking, as it introduces the problem of cheating to consoles, which are usually safe from such practices. With Halo Infinite Multiplayer …
Read More »CD Projekt Red working on bringing multiplayer to The Witcher and Cyberpunk
After cancelling plans for a dedicated multiplayer game set in the Cyberpunk universe, CD Projekt Red pivoted to working on multiplayer modes for its single-player franchises, rather than creating new spin-offs. This week, the studio confirmed that it is working on multiplayer functionalities for both Cyberpunk and The Witcher. During …
Read More »Halo Infinite Multiplayer XP rewards get significant boost
Over the weekend, a Halo Infinite designer sided with the community and agreed that multiplayer is still too stingy with XP rewards. Now this week, 343 Industries has detailed the next set of changes to get things right, and this time, the change is much more substantial. When complaints of …
Read More »Halo Infinite designer says multiplayer progression changes are ‘a top priority’
Microsoft surprised us all this month with an early launch for Halo Infinite Multiplayer, giving everyone the chance to jump in early and play all the launch-day maps and modes. There was one problem that immediately stood out – Battle Pass progression. While 343 has taken some small steps to …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves rating suggests no multiplayer for PC and PS5
Earlier this year, Sony announced plans to bring Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves to PC and PS5 in early 2022. It looks like a release date announcement is now imminent, as the game has since been rated by the ESRB. The rating listing isn't all good news though, as it looks …
Read More »Halo Infinite patch adds per-match XP to aid Battle Pass progression
Earlier this week, I shared my experience with the Halo Infinite Battle Pass so far, pointing out its painfully slow progression and the lack of per-match XP. 343 Industries was quick to address this, stating that an update will arrive later this week to begin to address the problems. As …
Read More »Halo Infinite update will speed up Battle Pass progression this week
In the days following Halo Infinite's multiplayer launch, there has been a growing number of complaints around slow Battle Pass progression. Fortunately, it looks like 343 has now taken the feedback on board and changes will be made this week. Halo Community Manager, John Junyszek, revealed the immediate changes coming …
Read More »Halo Infinite’s Battle Pass desperately needs a rework
Halo Infinite's free to play multiplayer has launched and while the core gameplay is good, there are some notable areas for improvement – particularly when it comes to the Battle Pass and progression. In its current state, the Battle Pass is far too grindy, leading to complaints around the game …
Read More »Halo Infinite becomes most played Xbox Game Studios title on Steam
Following a surprise launch yesterday evening, Halo Infinite has already gone on to become the most played Xbox Game Studios title on Steam, wiping out the record that Forza Horizon 5 set just a week ago. Forza Horizon 5 just had the largest day-one launch of a game in Xbox …
Read More »Halo Infinite Multiplayer is available right now
After many rumours over the weekend, today during the Xbox 20th Anniversary stream, 343 Industries announced that it is indeed launching Halo Infinite Multiplayer today. The multiplayer is technically in beta, but it is a fully open beta, with all content unlocked and available across all platforms. Xbox One, Xbox …
Read More »Evidence points to early launch for Halo Infinite multiplayer
Xbox is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Monday, a date that also marks the 20th anniversary of Halo. Microsoft is holding a stream for the occasion, but claimed there would be no major reveals. As it turns out, there might be one particularly big showstopper, as dataminers have …
Read More »Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin launches March 2022, new demo available
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, an action-focused spin-off to the long-running JRPG franchise. Now at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix has shown the game off once again, while also announcing a release date and a new demo version coming this year. Stanger …
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 »The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer has no release date, but Naughty Dog is hiring
Ahead of The Last of Us Part 2's release last year, Naughty Dog confirmed that it would not be shipping the game with multiplayer. Instead, the game's planned multiplayer mode is being spun off into its own separate game. Things have been quiet since then, but this week, the studio …
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 »Halo Infinite multiplayer preview returns this month
Earlier this week, we heard whispers that the next Halo Infinite multiplayer test would be taking place in October. As it turns out, 343 Industries will be holding another test even sooner, confirming plans to hold another public playtest this month. Over on the official Halo Twitter account, 343 confirmed …
Read More »Halo Infinite’s free to play multiplayer to include 23 maps at launch
Microsoft began publicly testing Halo Infinite multiplayer earlier this year with the first flight, which accidentally revealed a bunch of story spoilers buried within the game files. Now, we're starting to see leaks focusing more on the multiplayer side of the game, with the latest information pointing towards 23 maps …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 to get two expansions, multiplayer back in development
CD Projekt Red has been tight lipped on future content for Cyberpunk 2077 following the game's messy launch. However, thanks to the game's latest patch, we have a pretty good idea of what's coming, including two major expansions and a multiplayer mode. YouTuber Tyler McVicker, went digging through the new Cyberpunk …
Read More »Assassinations have been removed from Halo Infinite
During the Halo Infinite multiplayer preview a few weeks ago, players quickly discovered that assassinations weren't present in the game. As it turns out, 343 Industries made the decision to remove them and it doesn't sound like they will be coming back. Assassinations have long been a feature in Halo …
Read More »Halo: Infinite bots will not teabag you
Teabagging is as old as the Halo franchise itself, with the act of crouching and uncrouching upon your defeated enemy being seen as a gesture of victory and bragging in the world of multiplayer first-person shooters. While 343i has attempted to create AI enemies which follow human patterns in Halo: …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Halo Infinite Preview – did 343 finally get it right?
After a middling reception to campaign gameplay in 2020, 343 Industries came back with a bang this summer, revealing Halo Infinite Multiplayer for the first time. Better yet, the studio was ready to begin public playtesting right away, leading to a Technical Preview last weekend. I was fortunate enough to get an invite and after spending several hours in multiplayer matches, I’m pleased to say that so far, Halo Infinite is looking to be a winner.
Read More »Halo Infinite multiplayer gameplay showcased ahead of public playtests
The Halo Infinite technical preview is set to kick off today and just as promised, 343 Industries gave us a first look at the playtest in a stream last night. Unlike the E3 trailer, the stream gives us a direct look at a full Halo Infinite multiplayer match. The match …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 will be an always-online experience – even in training mode
EA and DICE made the bold decision with Battlefield 2042 to drop its single player mode, offering a purely multiplayer experience. While this news came with mixed reactions, many fans were excited by the prospect of DICE putting all of its resources into the multiplayer mode. It seems this has …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 to include crossplay between PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5
Battlefield 2042 isn't out for a few more months, but DICE is preparing for technical alpha and beta testing in the coming weeks. One of the features that will be tested over the summer is crossplay, with DICE planning to enable console and PC players to matchmake together. In the …
Read More »Control will get a multiplayer spin-off
Control is the latest game from Finnish video game developer Remedy Entertainment. Known for cult titles such as Alan Wake, Control helped push the studio into new heights. While Remedy Entertainment currently have a lot on their plate – working on 5 different titles – the studio has now confirmed …
Read More »Quantic Dream’s next game may be a competitive multiplayer title
Quantic Dream has made a name for itself over the years for developing story-focused and emotionally resonating titles with relatively little gameplay. However, it seems the studio may be taking a different route with their next project, as a number of job listings seems to suggest that the team’s next …
Read More »Halo: Infinite’s Battle Pass detailed
Microsoft recently re-revealed Halo: Infinite following last year’s disappointing gameplay showcase. Alongside a new look at single player, the game’s multiplayer mode was shown off. Now, more details have been revealed, including exactly how the title’s Battle Pass will work. Battle Passes have become an increasingly popular method of post-launch …
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