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gaming17 hours ago•6 min saved

Steam opens Kiln beta: Double Fine's Xbox Game Pass title arrives early for PC players

Kiln, Double Fine's competitive multiplayer pottery game tied to Xbox Game Pass, is available in an open beta on Steam for PC players ahead of its full launch on April 23, 2026. The preview lets players try 4v4 matches, crafting pots before unleashing them in battle; progress likely won't carry over to the final release, and participants will receive a Participation Trophy when Kiln launches, with achievements coming later.

via TrueAchievements|

#double-fine #gaming #kiln

games1 day ago•12 min saved

Kiln Open Beta Gets Real: Double Fine Reveals Favorite Pots Ahead of Launch

Kiln’s Open Beta Throwdown is live on Steam through April 11, letting players sample Double Fine’s online pottery brawler ahead of the April 23 launch on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Game Pass; players craft pots on a wheel, customize with tools and attacks while battling online, with Double Fine sharing their favorite ‘pot-sona’ designs for inspiration and pre-orders offering Standard and Fired Up editions plus the Warrior-Artist Decoration Pack.

via Xbox Wire|

#double-fine #games #kiln

gaming2 days ago•2 min saved

Invincible VS Open Beta Drops April 9 With 10 Fighters, 3 Modes, and Omni-Man Skin

Invincible VS Open Beta runs April 9–11 on consoles with a 10-character roster and three modes (Tutorial, Practice, Ranked); players can unlock a special Omni-Man Omni-beard skin, and the top 20 ranked players by beta end will be credited at launch on April 30, when the game releases on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

via Xbox Wire|

#fighting-game #gaming #invincible-vs

games13 days ago•9 min saved

Conquest Completes Invincible VS Launch Lineup, with Universa and Immortal as DLCs

Conquest is revealed as the final launch fighter for Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game from Skybound Games and Quarter Up; Universa and the Immortal will be the first two DLC characters arriving this summer, with more to follow. An open beta runs from April 9–11 featuring 10 playable fighters, six arenas, and a bonus Omni-Man skin, ahead of the game’s April 30 launch on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

via Gematsu|

#conquest #games #immortal

technology23 days ago•8 min saved

Kiln Sparks to Life: Double Fine's Chaotic Online Pottery Brawler Arrives April 23

Kiln, Double Fine's online multiplayer pottery brawler, launches April 23 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. An open Steam beta runs April 9–11. The game centers on 4v4 matches where players shape pottery on a wheel, with vessel size affecting stats and abilities, decorate with glazes, and race to quench the enemy kiln while destroying opponents’ pots. There’s no in-game voice chat at release; players can squad up via Xbox social features. Pre-orders unlock a Fired Up edition with extra cosmetics and currency. Field notes from Day of the Devs highlight the game’s approachable entry and high creative ceiling, with maps and gimmicks shaping chaotic battles.

via Xbox Wire|

#double-fine #kiln #multiplayer

games1 month ago•8 min saved

Allen the Alien Joins Invincible VS as Open Beta Heads to PS5/Xbox Series

Allen the Alien is added to Invincible VS’s 18-character launch roster; an open beta for PS5 and Xbox Series runs April 9–11 and features 10 playable fighters and six arenas, ahead of the game’s April 30 release on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam/Microsoft Store).

via Gematsu|

#allen-the-alien #games #invincible-vs

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

Pillars of Eternity Launches Turn-Based Mode Amid Fan Demand

Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity introduces a turn-based mode in an open beta starting November 5th, drawing on lessons from Deadfire, with options to switch combat modes, improved mechanics, and ongoing updates before a full release.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#deadfire #gaming #obsidian

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

Arc Raiders Open Beta Ends Soon Amid Massive Player Surge

Arc Raiders, a popular extraction shooter by Embark, is ending its open beta on October 19 and will officially launch on October 30, with the game attracting a large player base during the beta and set for a strong release despite competition from Bungie's Marathon, which has been delayed.

via Forbes|

#arc-raiders #extraction-shooter #gaming

gaming6 months ago•2 min saved

Battlefield 6 Servers Ready for Launch, Open Beta Boosts Interest

Battlefield 6's servers are expected to be ready for its October 10 launch, with the open beta helping gauge interest, and the game will feature ongoing updates and a new battle royale mode later in October.

via IGN|

#battlefield-6 #game-updates #gaming

gaming6 months ago•1 min saved

Black Ops 7 Open Beta Access, Updates, and Impressions

The article promotes claiming an early access code for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta, providing redemption instructions and highlighting the game's futuristic setting and storyline involving elite military operations.,

via IGN|

#black-ops-7 #call-of-duty #early-access

gaming6 months ago•5 min saved

ARC Raiders Announces Open Beta and Final 'Server Slam' Playtest in October

Embark Studios has announced a public 'Server Slam' open beta for ARC Raiders, running from October 17-19 across Xbox, PC, and PS5, offering players a final chance to try the game before its official release on October 30. The beta aims to stress test servers and gather feedback, with progress not carrying over to the full game. Pre-orders are now available, and participants can unlock exclusive cosmetics.

via Windows Central|

#arc-raiders #extraction-shooter #gaming

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Battlefield 6 Focuses on Broad Hardware Compatibility and Future Updates

The Battlefield 6 development team focused on optimizing the game to run well across a wide range of hardware, including minimum specs, to ensure accessibility during the open beta, with plans for further testing before the full release on October 10.

via Wccftech|

#battlefield-6 #game-development #open-beta

gaming7 months ago•2 min saved

Battlefield 6 to Introduce Major Movement Changes and Open Weapons Default

Battlefield 6's open beta achieved notable success, topping Steam charts in North America and outperforming Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation and Xbox during the week ending August 16, 2025, according to Circana's tracker.

via GameSpot|

#battlefield-6 #gaming #open-beta

gaming7 months ago•3 min saved

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Preview – Features, Characters, and Beta Insights

SEGA is holding an open beta for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from August 29 to September 2, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The beta includes 12 characters, 16 tracks, and modes like Grand Prix, Time Trial, World Match, and Joker Festival. Participants can earn in-game rewards and do not need to pre-order or sign up, but Nintendo Switch players need an online membership for certain modes.

via Push Square|

#game-modes #gaming #open-beta

gaming7 months ago•5 min saved

Battlefield 6 to Introduce Major Gameplay Changes Based on Fan Feedback

Following the second and final Open Beta for Battlefield 6, DICE announced several gameplay changes based on player feedback, including nerfs to movement speed and adjustments to weapon recoil, aiming to balance speed and skillful movement while maintaining Battlefield's grounded FPS identity. They also plan to test larger maps and team sizes in upcoming Battlefield Labs events before the game's full release on October 10.

via Windows Central|

#battlefield-6 #dice #gameplay-adjustments