ANNOUNCEMENT 17 Mar 2017­ by K-putt

Quake’s New Scalebearer Champion

Id Software and Sabre Interactive have this time dropped their newest Champion profile from Quake Champions upon us, introducing the Warlord of the marauding Greiss, "Scalebearer". A heavy hitter who crushes his foes...literally. I didn't know that Bethesda is trying to mix the old-school arena shooters with basic MOBA elements, but it seems like they're giving…
ANNOUNCEMENT 12 Mar 2017­ by Kyle Johnson

Nyx Phases Into Existence in Quake: Champions

Building off the Closed Beta announcement earlier this week, id Software and Saber Interactive have released the first Champion trailer concerning Nyx, the Fathom Agent. Her active ability is “Ghost Walk,” which teleports her into a space where she can avoid damage and move without being seen. This can be used for repositioning, stalking, or…
NEWS 07 Mar 2017­ by Kyle Johnson

The Quake Champions Cometh Into Closed Beta

With PAX East just around the corner, id Software and Saber Interactive are looking to move their Quake resurgence into closed Beta. Promising an unlocked framerate, the impressive speed of the original Quake multiplayer games, and 120 Hz server tick-rates, even with the inclusion of champions with their own abilities, Quake Champions has all the hallmarks of…
ANNOUNCEMENT 07 Mar 2017­ by Kyle Johnson

LawBreakers Breaks Into Closed Beta

Building off feedback from the LawBreakers closed Alpha test that ran last summer, Boss Key Productions is moving from the Alpha test phase into Beta, starting later this month. March itself is a busy month for Boss Key, for after announcing integration with Shadowplay Highlights, the team will be making another appearance at PAX East,…
NEWS 16 Feb 2017­ by L Coulsen

Return to Bolivia in Ghost Recon Wildlands’ Open Beta

The first Beta for Ghost Recon Wildlands introduced us to a game with a lot of potential, that still needs a little polish. Offering the entire first, of 21, sections of the finished product, it had a good 8 hours or so of content. But next week, February 23rd to the 27th, the open Beta will…
ANNOUNCEMENT 08 Feb 2017­ by Bis18marck70

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr’s Public …

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr's public alpha, termed 'The Founding' will be available on February 10. NeocoreGames newest title will be open to all Founders, with more information being made available from February 10 and on wards. One imagines that it includes a special buy-in option for those that feel inclined to throw money at a…
NEWS 31 Jan 2017­ by L Coulsen

For Honor, For Beta, For You

Coming February 9th to the 12th, For Honor will enter its final Beta before the game launches on the 14th. Open to one and all, it features the same nine heroes (sadly still no Valkyrie) from last week's closed Beta. But also adds in an extra game mode that I am especially keen on. Joining…
NEWS 25 Jan 2017­ by David Pink

Ghost Recon: Wildlands Starting Closed Beta Phase Soon

Ubisoft announced earlier today that their upcoming open-world shooter and latest edition in the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon franchise will be opening up their doors to a select few players when Wildlands enters its Closed Beta next week. Available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and our glorious PC platform to those lucky enough to gain…
NEWS 21 Jan 2017­ by Kyle Johnson

Halo Wars 2 Blitz Mode Beta Now Live

Offering a card-based take on the traditional RTS format, Halo Wars 2’s Blitz Mode has entered an open beta, which runs from January 20th through the 30th. Reminiscent of some mobile-based deck-building games, Halo Wars 2 sees RTS units, formations, and counters transformed into cards, making for a shorter mode for players looking for quick matches.…
NEWS 17 Jan 2017­ by David Pink

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Open Beta Signup Begins

CI Games are opening up the Open Beta registry as of today, January 17th for their upcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise. On the official Ghost Warrior 3 Open Beta sign-up page, players are free to enlist for a chance at gaining entry into the limited Beta that begins next month,…
ANNOUNCEMENT 11 Jan 2017­ by L Coulsen

Screw the Users, I Beta Fight For Honor

With less than a month until its Valentine's Day release, For Honor is gearing up for its next round of Beta testing. Capping off the month over the 26th-29th weekend with a closed session that offers extra incentives. All gameplay across all platforms will be tracked, with the single faction which generates the most success…
ANNOUNCEMENT 03 Jan 2017­ by Stephen Haselden

Rimworlds and Wanderlust

RimWorld is one of those delightful games that keeps being expanding upon in Steam Early Access, despite being a better game and more complete than 90% of other titles on Steam currently! RimWorld's latest update Alpha 16, named ‘Wanderlust’, adds a whole new aspect to this intriguing game. Up until now the game has furnished players…
ANNOUNCEMENT 29 Nov 2016­ by Stephen Haselden

The Hunt Begins for Beta Players in Call of the Wild

The fresh smell of forest pine, the cool mist of the early morning, the gentle sunshine reflecting through the trees. It’s great to get outdoors, connect with nature, and unload some lead into one of the innocent creatures of the forest. Boasting some gorgeous visuals and an open world sandbox, with both single and multiplayer…
ANNOUNCEMENT 04 Nov 2016­ by L Coulsen

Release the Deathwing Upon the Beta Xeno’s Horde

I might as well just write up a transcript of the above trailer, because there isn't much else to say. Space Hulk: Deathwing now has a December release date and an incoming beta for “a limited number” of pre-order customers which will begin some time next week. The Beta will consist of the game's tutorial,…