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Minecraft 1.18 Launch in 2021 Not Threatened; New Snapshot and Beta

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 November 2021, 13:25

Mojang has finished adding new content for Minecraft version 1.18 beta, leading us to believe that the release of Caves & Cliffs Update: Part Two wil take place on schedule.

Elden Ring is Doing Very Well on PS4

Paul Musiolik, 11 November 2021, 14:22

Elden Ring has no major performance issues on PS4. The game by From Software maintains 30 fps most of the time.

EA Boasts of Financial Success and Battlefield 2042 Test Results

Adrian Werner, 04 November 2021, 15:56

Electronic Arts reports financial success and impressive popularity of Battlefield 2042's open beta.

Lost Ark Closed Beta Launches Tomorrow; Here's Latest Trailer

Paul Musiolik, 03 November 2021, 11:09

Lost Ark closed beta is approaching. The combination of MMO and hack 'n' slash will be available to test from November 4.

Diablo Immortal Beta Launches; Blizzard Tests Changes and Monetization

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 October 2021, 15:54

Blizzard Entertainment has started beta testing Diablo Immortal. After a short break, the mobile hack'n'slash returns with a new class, important changes and microtransactions.

Elden Ring's Network Test is a Chance to Play FromSoftware's New Game This Year

Adrian Werner, 20 October 2021, 13:58

We found out the details about the closed network tests of Elden Ring, the upcoming game by FromSoftware.

Elden Ring Delayed

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 October 2021, 16:53

Elden Ring was delayed. New game by FromSoftware, creators of Dark Souls series, needs some work and its release in January is impossible. Fortunately, we won't have to wait much longer for the game, and closed beta tests of its network mode will take place in November.

Ridiculously Expensive Pack for World War 3 Sold; Buyer Will Star in a Movie

Damian Gacek, 15 October 2021, 21:55

Polish shooter World War 3 wants to win back the hearts of the players and prepares to launch a closed beta. On this occasion, a package with additional content worth $5 million was sold by the devs. Its buyer, among other things, will play in a movie.

Specialists Better Than Classes in Battlefield 2042? Devs Ask for Player Opinion

Milosz Szubert, 14 October 2021, 14:34

Selected participants of Battlefield 2042's open beta received an email with survey on the game's current condition. The survey asks questions such as whether players like the new Specialist system or prefer the proven soldier classes.

Twitter is Testing Ads in Comments

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 October 2021, 12:55

Ads as comments on posts is Twitter's new idea, which the service will be testing in the coming months.

Ghost Recon Frontline Beta Delayed on the Eve of Launch

Agnes Adamus, 13 October 2021, 22:46

A day before the start of the closed beta test of Ghost Recon: Frontline Ubisoft decided to delay it. The reason provided was the desire to refine the production.

Battlefield 2042 Beta Not That Old? Bad Atmosphere Said to Engulf DICE

Przemyslaw Dygas, 12 October 2021, 17:57

It turns out that the Battlefield 2042 beta is not necessarily based on a build from months ago. In addition, management issues are reportedly piling up inside DICE.

Does Minecraft Work Better? Devs Ask Players for Opinion

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 October 2021, 15:25

Testing of Minecraft version 1.18 continues. With the release of the new snapshot and beta for Bedrock Edition, Mojang is asking players for feedback on the improved optimization.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Launches; Attack of the Clones

Adrian Werner, 08 October 2021, 13:55

Battlefield 2042 open beta testing has begun. At the same time a hilarious video has hit the web, showing that the battles sometimes look more like the Clone Wars.

Battlefield 2042's Anti-cheat has Already Been Cracked

Michael Zegar, 07 October 2021, 21:31

Battlefield 2042's open beta has just been compromised and may face a plague of cheaters. Well-known tipster Tom Henderson has confirmed that the game's anti-cheat system has been cracked. The first videos showing hackers in action have appeared online.

Battlefield 2042 Beta Footage in 4K on Ultra Settings

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 October 2021, 10:55

Battlefield 2042 beta testing has brought with it plenty of gameplay demonstrations from DICE's new shooter - even in 4K resolution on Ultra settings.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Launch Time; Preload Begins

Adrian Werner, 05 October 2021, 10:53

We found out the exact start time of Battlefield 2042's open beta tests. The open beta will launch on October 8, but EA Play subscribers and users who bought preorders will be able to play as early as tomorrow.

Battlefield 2042 Beta Will Sport Anti-cheat; DICE Doesn't Want a Call of Duty Repetition

Miriam Moszczynska, 01 October 2021, 11:02

DICE announced that they don't anticipate sending out any warnings for cheaters in Battlefield 2042. If someone plays dirty, they'll just get thrown out.

Spiky Mountains in Minecraft Snapshot 21w39a

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 September 2021, 22:05

Testing of Minecraft version 1.18 continues. Snapshot 21w39a introduced, among other things, new, less flat mountains and a significant change in the interface.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Won't Require PS Plus, but Xbox Live Gold Will

Michael Zegar, 29 September 2021, 21:08

Battlefield 2042 open beta will start in a week. PlayStation owners, as opposed to 'xboxers', will not have to own a PS Plus subscription to enjoy the tests. However, the latter will get some improvements in return.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Trailer, Requirements and Official Schedule

Adrian Piotrowski, 28 September 2021, 18:44

This afternoon we learned the launch date for the Battlefield 2042 open beta, and we also received a short trailer for the upcoming game.

New Leak Confirms Battlefield 2042 Beta Schedule

Jacob Blazewicz, 27 September 2021, 22:08

The recent leak about Battlefield 2042 beta tests seems more and more probable. All thanks to the (in)official information from the Chinese website Bilibili.

Tactical RPG Lost Eidolons Got a New Trailer

Adrian Werner, 26 September 2021, 20:36

A new trailer for the promising tactical RPG Lost Eidolons has appeared online. It announces closed beta tests, the registration for which is still open.

Minecraft Improves Sprinting in Snapshot 21w38a

Milosz Szubert, 24 September 2021, 18:12

Mojang has released another Minecraft snapshot, enabling us to test the next batch of new features that will be included in the second part of the Caves & Cliffs update. This time around, we'll have the option to check out improved sprinting and increased draw distance with less CPU load, among other things.

World War 3 - Tests of Reactivated Version Coming Soon

Adrian Werner, 23 September 2021, 14:02

Next week will mark the beginning of tests for the reactivated version of World War 3, the multiplayer FPS from the Polish studio The Farm 51.

Amazon Sends Out Battlefield 2042 Beta Codes Despite Rescheduling

Michal Ciezadlik, 21 September 2021, 14:31

One Reddit user reports that he has received a code for Battlefield 2042 beta, despite the game's release being pushed back to November 19.

Windows 11 Can Run Android Apps on Par With Snapdragon 865

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 September 2021, 19:13

The first benchmarks of apps running in an emulated Android environment on Windows 11 have emerged, and it could be quite good, as the apps already run as they would on flagship smartphones.

Cheaters Interrupting CoD: Vanguard Matches is A New Level of Audacity

Michal Ciezadlik, 20 September 2021, 16:41

Call of Duty: Vanguard has only recently become available in open beta, and problems with cheaters have already been reported. It turns out they can use a certain exploit to interrupt matches at any time they wish.

CoD Vanguard Already Infested by Cheaters; Open Beta Extended

Adam Krolak, 19 September 2021, 18:40

The open beta of Call of Duty: Vanguard has barely started, and players are already reporting problems with cheaters who spoil the fun for honest users. The good news it that the beta tests have been extended.

WoW Turned Woman Into Fruit; Weird Censorship in Patch 9.1.5

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 September 2021, 15:40

Patch 9.1.5 for World of Warcraft is expected to bring quite a few changes. These apparently include an unusual example of censorship in the form of modifications to two paintings from the base game.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Schedule Leaked

Adrian Werner, 16 September 2021, 14:05

Famous leaker Tom Henderson revealed the launch date of Battlefield 2042's open beta. We'll be able to check out the game in less than a month.

Minecraft 1.18 Snapshot 21w37A Tests More Caves & Cliffs Novelties

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 September 2021, 22:14

Mojang is done with experimental snapshots from Minecraft's big update. Snapshot 21w37a is now available for anyone willing to test out the new mountains and caves from the second part of the Caves & Cliffs Update.

Call of Duty Vanguard Open Beta Launches This Week on PC and Consoles

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 September 2021, 16:38

Open beta tests of Call of Duty: Vanguard will take place this weekend. PC and console owners will be able to test the game's multiplayer mode. The devs have prepared small prizes for the most active players.

Age of Empires 4 Open Tests This Weekend

Adrian Werner, 15 September 2021, 12:05

This weekend we will be able to test Age of Empires 4 for free thanks to the so-called Technical Stress Test.

New World After Beta - What Should be Improved According to Players

Michal Ciezadlik, 13 September 2021, 17:11

The three-day open beta of New World has ended. Players were mostly positive about the MMORPG from Amazon Games, but they also feel some gameplay aspects should be improved.

Open Beta of Firefly's Romans: Age of Caesar Begins

GRG, 11 September 2021, 20:16

The official website of Romans: Age of Caesar, a strategy game from the creators of the Stronghold series, has lunched open beta testing.

New World Open Beta Launches

Adrian Werner, 10 September 2021, 11:45

Open beta tests of New World, one of the most promising MMORPGs of the year, launched on Steam.

Enlisted Tests Battles in Africa; Big Update Now Available

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 September 2021, 13:13

Enlisted has begun closed testing of the Battle of Tunisia expansion. In addition to battles in Africa, the players can also check out a major update that introduces significant changes.

CoD: Vanguard Beta Leak Reveals a Night Map

Michael Zegar, 06 September 2021, 14:50

Details about the open beta of Call of Duty: Vanguard have appeared in the web. Some light was shed on the perk system, weapons, as well as maps, including a night one.

CoD: Vanguard Beta in Detail

Michal Ciezadlik, 03 September 2021, 11:05

Sledgehammer Games revealed new details about the Call of Duty: Vanguard beta. PlayStation console owners will once again enjoy certain privileges - they'll start testing first in line.

Possible Battlefield 2042 Beta Launch Date Leaked

Michael Zegar, 01 September 2021, 21:36

The possible launch date of Battlefield 2042 beta has leaked online. Italian retailer Media World accidentally posted it on the game's card.

Lost Ark Delayed to Next Year

Iltutmis, 01 September 2021, 20:50

Free-to-play online action RPG Lost Ark will not be released in Europe as planned. The launch has been officially postponed to next year. Developers justify the decision with, among other things, the need to get rid of bugs and improve the network infrastructure.

Back 4 Blood Open Beta Attracted Millions of Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 August 2021, 11:27

The recent open beta of Back 4 Blood was quite popular. Turtle Rock Studio shared a handful of stats from the testing, in which more than 5.6 million players took part.

New World Open Beta Schedule and Trailer From Gamescom 2021

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 August 2021, 21:43

The developers of New World have shown a new trailer for Amazon's MMORPG. The trailer revealed the date of the next open beta.

Riders Republic - Open Beta of Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Game is Live

Adrian Werner, 25 August 2021, 21:22

Ubisoft has switched the beta testing of the sports game Riders Republic to open mode. Until August 28, anyone interested can check out this title without paying.

Windows 11 Insider Dev Versions to be More Unstable

Arkadiusz Strzala, 23 August 2021, 13:55

Participants in the developer channel of the Windows 11 Insider program must prepare for unexpected problems. Microsoft is preparing versions that may be more unstable.

Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta Launched Today

Filip Wegrzyn, 20 August 2021, 21:06

Diablo II: Resurrected open beta begins today. All players who own supported platforms will be able to participate in the tests.

Multiplayer in ETS2 and ATS Will Get Mod Support

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 August 2021, 14:01

SCS Software is preparing changes to the multiplayer mode in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Convoy is to „finally” enable us to play with fan-made mods.

Diablo 2: Resurrected Beta to be Improved; Characters Will be Retained For Now

Michal Ciezadlik, 19 August 2021, 16:06

According to Rod Fergusson, who worked on Diablo 2: Resurrected, there will be a patch with fixes before the actual open beta begins. Additionally, early access player characters will be preserved for the remainder of the game's testing.

Splitgate Open Beta Extended; 10 Million Downloads So Far

Adrian Werner, 19 August 2021, 12:54

Splitgate's open beta has been so popular that the developers have decided to extend it to have more time to prepare the servers for the release of version 1.0.