All articles tagged with #online multiplayer
EA will retire GRID Legends’ online services for PS5/PS4 on September 11, 2026, removing cross‑play, online multiplayer, Quick Race, Dynamic Events, leaderboards and other online features, while offline play and the story campaign remain available. The 2022 racer from Codemasters has long struggled to sustain online activity, and EA’s move follows that trend, keeping only offline gameplay.
Pipeworks Studios and Atari announced Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, a visuals-upgraded revival of the 2002 kaiju brawler. The remaster arrives November 3 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with a physical edition for PS5 and Switch 2. It adds online multiplayer for Versus and Melee modes, a revamped unlock system, quality-of-life improvements, and a roster of 12 monsters including Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, and Rodan.
A leak claims Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is headed to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026, adding online multiplayer, updated visuals, interactive arenas, and expanded single-player content from Atari and Pipeworks.
Microsoft’s new Xbox Player Voice portal is collecting fan feedback, with the top upvoted requests calling for more console exclusives, a larger backward-compatibility catalog, and free online multiplayer on consoles. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says she’s reevaluating exclusives and windowing, but there’s no firm reversal on porting games to PlayStation or Switch. The piece notes past licensing constraints on expanding the catalog and mentions other ideas like a family plan and improved achievements.
Fighting-game YouTuber Maximilian 'Dood' Christiansen offers a $10,000 bounty to anyone who can add rollback netcode to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, hoping to improve online play; MVC3 has long lacked rollback despite newer ports, and patching has been difficult due to its era and architecture.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Switch 2 balances approachable controls with deep combat, adds solo World Stage and classic Arcade modes, and supports cross-play with rollback netcode for smooth online matches; at $19.99 it's strong value for newcomers and fans, though there’s no dedicated casual online mode and the single-player content is limited.
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, overhauls the sim with a redesigned UI, a revised tyre/physics model for 80+ cars, and stronger online systems (anti-cheat, incident reporting, license points, better late-join handling). Career Mode is restructured into a 15-championship journey with real-world sponsorships and new podiums, while visuals and stability see across-the-board improvements.
Mario Tennis Fever for Nintendo Switch 2 refines core tennis gameplay with Fever Rackets and HP-based battles, offers a large roster and numerous unlockables, and emphasizes multiplayer and online play over a short adventure mode. While the adventure mode is brief, the game delivers solid content and a robust online experience, though a $69.99 price point may deter some buyers. Overall, it’s an improved, content-rich entry for fans of Mario sports games, especially those who value multiplayer chaos.
WIRED tests the Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System, a four‑camera ring that clips onto most boards and wires to Wi‑Fi, pairing with the DartCounter app to deliver automatic scorekeeping, an announcer, comprehensive stats, and online multiplayer. It’s pricey (roughly $650–$1,000 with extras), requires strong Internet (Target suggests 30 Mbps) and a subscription for full features, and while highly accurate overall it can miscount or miss bounce-outs occasionally. Still, for serious darts fans it offers a compelling, convenient upgrade that enhances online play and practice, though connectivity and firmware quirks can crop up.
Kirby Air Riders Version 1.3.0 for Switch adds major features like two-player online Quick Matches on the same system, amiibo scanning in paddock for figure players, solo Online Match testing, and new replay/ playback improvements, plus a wide slate of balance changes across rider types and machines and numerous bug fixes. It also refines Online Play, City Trial and Road Trip behaviors, and clarifies memory/unlock conditions, while noting several issues that remain unfixed for a future update.
Mario Kart World’s 1.5 update adds Knockout Tour team battles, introducing 2-team (12v12), 3-team (8v8v8), or 4-team (6v6v6v6) races online (with CPU substitutes if needed). The mode shifts from a lone winner to a winning group, with features like GameChat for banter, while the game continues to expand beyond its open-world tracks and fans await larger DLC.
Nintendo announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition for Switch 2 with higher-resolution visuals, new interior-design controls and a Megaphone item, plus expanded online play (up to 12 players online with GameChat and 8 locally). Existing players can upgrade. A free update adds a resort hotel, dreamscape Slumber Islands, DIY items, LEGO collaborations, amiibo-based visitor interactions, and, for Switch Online members, in-game access to select classic Nintendo titles via console items.
Rumors suggest Xbox may eliminate online multiplayer fees with its next-gen console, potentially pressuring Sony to keep charging for PS6 multiplayer. While many players enjoy free online games on PC and some free-to-play titles, PS Plus offers additional benefits that may justify its cost. The decision could influence consumer preferences, but the impact depends on how Sony responds and the value of PS Plus perks.
The article discusses the potential upgrade of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting improvements like enhanced online play with rollback netcode, better visuals, and the addition of new characters to keep the game fresh and competitive on the new console.
NBA The Run, developed by former EA developers, is a modern arcade-style online basketball game inspired by classic titles like NBA Street and NBA Jam, featuring streetball flair, big risks, and modern NBA stars, aiming to revive the casual, showmanship-focused basketball gaming experience.