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Guide MultiVersus Open Beta Test: Dates, Times, Characters, and How to Play
When does the MultiVersus beta start?
What are the dates and times for the MultiVersus open beta test on PS5 and PS4? How do you play the MultiVersus beta? Warner Bros. Games is on the verge of launching MultiVersus, its platform fighter starring a diverse range of characters from all kinds of franchises. However, before the final game is ready for...
News Bugs Bunny to Be Nerfed in Upcoming MultiVersus Update
That wascally wabbit had it coming
Bugs Bunny will receive a nerf in MultiVersus in an upcoming update, but not until after the conclusion of fighting tournament EVO, according to MultiVersus game director, Tony Huynh. EVO takes place from 5th - 7th August. Huynh revealed this tidbit on Twitter, in reply to a fan: While we don't yet know the...
News Warner Bros Clarify the Confusing MultiVersus Free Character Rotation Situation
The old switcharoo
MultiVersus has taken the world by storm; it's currently the biggest fighting game on the planet, and is second only to Stray in terms of popularity, going off of PSNProfile's admittedly small sample size and associated Trophy data. Players that had pu
News MultiVersus Is the Biggest Fighting Game on the Planet Right Now
Total KO
Super Smash Bros inspired platforming fighting mash-up MultiVersus is blowing up – and rightly so. The game has absolutely roared towards the top of Steam’s most-played list following the launch of its open beta earlier this week, peaking at 144,456 players earlier today. By way of comparison, juggernaut fighting game Street Fighter 5...
News MultiVersus Open Beta Update Nerfs Taz's Tornado, Here Are the Patch Notes
LeBron James joins the fight
The MultiVersus open beta kicks off for all starting today, and following a week of early access, developer Player First Games is making some adjustments as part of today's game update. The major addition being made in this patch is of course LeBron James as a brand new playable character, but there's a little more to...
News Gotham Knights Prequel Comic Will Launch Alongside the Game, Expanding Its Backstory
The plot thickens
Gotham Knights is one of the most anticipated gaming releases of the year, and we now know that an official comic prequel will launch alongside the game when it releases, on 25th October. The six-issue comic series is Batman: Gotham Knights - Gilded City and will release monthly, expanding upon the back story and premise of the...
News Harry Potter Game Hogwarts Legacy's PS5, PS4 Special Editions May Have Leaked
Play before everyone else
Hogwarts Legacy’s highest-tier Collector’s Edition could come with a statue of a book that has a floating magic wand suspended above it. This will apparently use magnets to create the illusion, and is referenced in code discovered on the game’s official website. It’s worth noting that these files are not public and...
News LeBron James, Rick & Morty Join the Fight in MultiVersus on PS5, PS4
GOAT
A MultiVersus panel at SDCC just happened, and while there was plenty to draw from the showcase, there's only one bit of news fans are really after. Fortunately, developer Player First Games has delivered, revealing not one, not two, but three new fighters for its free-to-play brawler. Joining the eclectic roster are basketball legend LeBron...
News Gotham Knights Dev Claims Batman Is 'Really Dead'
Joker doesn't make an appearance
Gotham Knights developer Warner Bros Montreal is adamant Batman won't be part of the game in any way beyond his death at the very beginning. Speaking in a Q&A panel at San Diego Comic-Con, creative director Patrick Redding stated Batman is "really dead" and hinted at appearances from other famous faces of the...
News Batgirl Issues Her Warning Call in New Gotham Knights Trailer
All about the combat
The latest Gotham Knights trailer — released in conjunction with San Diego Comic-Con 2022 — has arrived and this time around it's all about Batgirl. Footage focuses heavily on combat and her general approach to engagements, highlighting a couple of combos and how she can glide in and out of fights. It is a good showing...
News MultiVersus Founders Pack Suggests at Least 19 New Characters Will Join the Fight
Jinkies!
MultiVersus brings together characters from across the Warner Bros. extended universe, and pits them against each other in glorious combat. The title is live now via its open beta test, and everything you unlock will carry over into the full version of the game when it launches. As reported by
News MultiVersus' Progression, Rewards and Perk System Detailed in New Trailer
Zoinks!
MultiVersus is currently live on PS5 and PS4 via its open beta test, and all progress made will carry over to the full version of the game. We got a new trailer today looking at the way the free-to-play title handles progression and rewards. As you play matches and complete challenges, you will earn Gold, which allows you to unlock any...
News MultiVersus Is Free-to-Play, But Its Founder's Packs Will Make Your Eyes Water
Premium fun
MultiVersus has just gone live on PS5 and PS4 with its open beta test in early access, with the doors fully opening in a week's time. The game — a platform fighter from Warner Bros. featuring characters from all corners of TV and film — is a free-to-play title, meaning there's no barrier to entry at all. You don't need a PS Plus...
News MultiVersus Open Beta Patch Notes Reveal Rebalanced Characters, New Perks, More
Time for battle
The MultiVersus open beta test gets underway on 26th July, but those with early access can start playing today, 19th July. Ahead of the beta going live, developer Player First Games has released a meaty patch for the brawler, and it makes some sweeping changes and additions worth noting. Most importantly, this update adds Iron Giant...
News MultiVersus Trophy List Looks Like a Massive Grind for the Platinum
Good thing it's fun
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from WB Games, boasting a diverse roster of characters like Bugs Bunny, Batman, and The Iron Giant. We went hands on with it during the closed alpha stage and came away pretty impressed, but even if it's a good time, we're not sure we can stomach its Trophy list. Appearing on...
News MultiVersus' Open Beta Brings the Bout of the Century to PS5, PS4 This Month
Welcome to the stage of history
We’ve been eagerly anticipating the full release of MultiVersus for quite some time, and while this month’s public launch is billed an open beta – well, you’ll find us clogging up the servers from minute one. Of course, if you’ve already participated in the closed beta test, then you’ll get Early Access...
News Gotham Knights Puts Robin in the Limelight with Latest Trailer
Na na na na na na na na Rob-binnnnn
We've seen what Nightwing's all about, and now it's Robin's turn to show us what he's made of. This new Gotham Knights trailer puts the focus on the hero, who normally partners with Batman, but is forced to find his own identity in this story. He looks like a fun character, with zippy combos with his staff and a...
News Gotham Knights Has the Largest Open World Gotham City of Any Batman Game
Got ham?
The subject of how large a game's open world is has sort of faded into the background, because these days they're so big that it's lost most of its importance. It's almost refreshing, in a way, to hear WB Games Montréal talking up Gotham Knights in this way; the studio has claimed the upcoming title's version of Gotham City is the largest...
News Gotham Knights Is All About Nightwing in New Trailer
More gameplay shown
Gotham Knights is issuing new trailers based on its four playable characters, with the first focusing on Nightwing. "From Flying Grayson, to Robin, to his own hero, Nightwing continues the fight for the city that gave him everything. Gotham City is his home and the people, his family. He’s got this." Gotham Knights comes to...
News Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 Makes You Feel Like Harry Potter
DualSense controller support detailed
Support for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller certainly isn't talked up as much now as it was back at the console's launch, but Hogwarts Legacy still looks to be going all out with its implementation. Detailed in a new PlayStation Blog post — and indeed a trailer featuring old footage — it's confirmed...
News Latest LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Patch Adds Extra Capital Ships, Kyber Bricks
Thought you were done?
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga finally launched back in April, much to the delight of franchise fans. While the game seems to be pretty bug-free — at least in our experience — developer TT Games is of course releasing patches to tidy things up. Interestingly, though, the latest update to the 3D platformer not only...
Guide MultiVersus Closed Alpha Test: Dates, Times, Characters, and How to Play
When does the MultiVersus alpha start?
What are the dates and times for the MultiVersus closed alpha test on PS5 and PS4? How do you play the MultiVersus alpha? WB Games and developer Player First Games are working on a free-to-play platform fighter named MultiVersus, and your first chance to play it comes in the form of a closed alpha test. The...
Hands On MultiVersus Leans on Fantastic Cast of Characters in Entertaining Smash Clone
Nostalgiaverse
MultiVersus, as its name implies, is a game in which characters from disparate worlds come together to duke it out. To what end, we're not sure, but it makes for a wildly entertaining platform fighter nonetheless. If you grew up watching Tom & Jerry, for example, hearing the cat's iconic scream as he's flung from the arena is...
News PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Game Hogwarts Legacy Has Official ASMR Now
Ear we go
Whether you’re a subscriber to Fred’s Voice or you think the ASMR boom is all a bit odd, this Hogwarts Legacy video is probably something we can all get behind. The 20-minute video centres on slow, panning shots from Avalanche’s upcoming PS5 and PS4 open world, showing off the stunning architecture of Britain’s best wizarding...
News MultiVersus Cinematic Trailer Introduces Taz, Velma, and The Iron Giant
Jinkies!
Say what you want about MultiVersus — so far, its character roster is wild. The free-to-play platform fighter looks to be copying Super Smash Bros. in many ways, but you can't knock this selection of combatants. We already know the likes of Batman, Superman, Shaggy, Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and Arya Stark, and with today's new CG...
News MultiVersus Closed Alpha Will Let You Test Warner Bros' Platform Fighter on PS5, PS4
Plus, new gameplay footage
It's been a minute since we heard anything about MultiVersus, but WB Games has put it back on our radar with new gameplay and info. The free-to-play platform fighter, starring a varied range of characters including DC heroes and classic cartoons, will be getting a closed alpha test, playable on both PS5 and PS4. The alpha...
Video Is It Time to Leave Last-Gen Behind?
Is the end in sight for the PS4?
This week, players were excited to get another look at the highly anticipated Gotham Knights, which is set to release this October. While responses to the gameplay were… mixed… the bit of news that caught everyone’s attention was that Gotham Knights is, surprisingly, bypassing its last-gen release. This is one...
News No Microtransactions or Online Requirement for Gotham Knights
PS Plus only needed for online play
Gotham Knights won't ship with any microtransactions when it launches for PlayStation 5 on 25th October 2022. It also won't have any in-game purchases, you won't need to connect to the internet to play the campaign in single player, and you'll only have to subscribe to PS Plus should you want to head online for...
News Gotham Knights' PS4 Version Has Been Cancelled
As dead as the bat himself
As well as sharing our latest look at Gotham Knights gameplay, today's info dump from Warner Bros has revealed one unexpected detail: the PlayStation 4 version has been cancelled. Confirmed in a press release, it reads: "Please note, to provide players with the best possible gameplay experience, the game will release on...
News Lengthy Gotham Knights Gameplay Walkthrough Revealed
Nightwing and Red Hood detailed
Today's Gotham Knights update is an extended gameplay walkthrough that focuses on two of the playable characters: Nightwing and Red Hood. There are 13 minutes of gameplay to watch, detailing how the two characters in question play as well as a look at your home base. Also included is a brief look at the menus and gear...
News Gotham Knights News Planned for Tomorrow, Gameplay Likely
Focuses on Nightwing and Red Hood
Instead of waiting for Summer Game Fest for a Gotham Knights update, how about one tomorrow? The game's official Twitter account has confirmed it will have news to share at 2pm BST / 6am PT tomorrow, with gameplay likely being a part of the info dump. Nightwing and Red Hood will be the focus of the news, the tweet...
News Gotham Knights Hints at Four Player Co-Op in PS Store Listing
Everyone plays
Gotham Knights could yet receive support for up to four players in co-operative play as the game's PlayStation Store listing is updated to "four network players". The page also claims the upcoming title "supports up to 4 online players with PS Plus" in a separate bullet point. At the time of writing, Go
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Celebrates May the 4th with More Premium DLC
Not a bad batch
Today is Star Wars Day, because the date sounds like "may the force," which is something that characters in Star Wars say sometimes. It's pretty damn cool, and Disney celebrates this wordplay every year, promoting the beloved sci-fi franchise in all sorts of ways. One method is to hold a Star Wars game sale on the PS Store, while...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Smashes Franchise Sales Records
Biggest launch of any LEGO game
The force is clearly strong with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The game is a great reimagining of the full run of movies, and it's clearly resonating with fans. Publisher WB Games has issued a new press release, stating the game has been immensely successful thus far when it comes to sales. In fact, the title's...
News Rogue One Characters Turn to LEGO in The Skywalker Saga
New packs available now on PS Store
Characters from one of the best Star Wars films of the modern era are now available in LEGO form as the likes of Jyn Erso, Bodhi Rook, and Cassian Andor are available to buy as a character pack for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Priced at £2.49/$2.99, they're joined by K-2SO, Chirrut Îmwe, Baze Malbus, and...
Review LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5) - The Best LEGO Game in Years, This Is
Plastic fantastic
TT Games released the original LEGO Star Wars in 2005, completely changing the studio's direction such was its popularity. Since then we've had countless brickified movie tie-ins, but a few years have passed since one of these family-friendly platformers has graced PlayStation. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is finally here to...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trophy List Is a Completionist's Dream
Hope you like collecting studs
To paraphrase the great Master Yoda: "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. Suffering leads to a Platinum Trophy." Developer TT Games has taken this to heart, as the Trophy list for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga looks like it'll take a while, to say...
News Embrace the Dark Side with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Villains Trailer
You'd be Darth not to
What's nice about covering Star Wars games is the subheadings are so easy. There's just so much material to work with — eye-rolling puns are just ripe for the picking. You've got to love it. Some might view these terrible taglines as evil, but to them we say: you don't truly know evil until you've seen LEGO Star Wars: The...
News Suicide Squad PS5 Will Not Kill the Justice League Until 2023
Rocksteady delays anticipated superhero game
Well, it was strongly rumoured, and now it’s confirmed: Rocksteady Studios’ hotly anticipated Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed. The game, originally due out at some point in 2022, will now not launch until Spring 2023. Creative director Sefton Hill confirmed the news on Twitter,...
News Is the Dream of Online Competitive Quidditch Over for Hogwarts Legacy on PS5, PS4?
Single player only, we're afraid
Hogwarts Legacy is a staunchly single player focused adventure, but we had quietly hoped it would have a full-blown multiplayer Quidditch minigame to rival the standalone PlayStation 2 title, Quidditch World Cup. While the famous wizarding sport was momentarily teased in the title’s latest gameplay trailer, it...
Hands On LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Massively Builds on Predecessors
The Force is strong with this one
The last LEGO Star Wars game to grace PlayStation was The Force Awakens, and that feels like a long time ago. Like most of its predecessors, and even later entries from TT Games, it's a very safe platformer that sticks to the established blueprint. As fun as they can be, the LEGO games have been making almost no...
Gallery Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Screenshots Reveal a Wonderful Wizarding World
A beautiful brew
Well, it took a little while, but here are some new official screenshots from Hogwarts Legacy. We’d expected publisher Warner Bros to share these shortly after yesterday’s gameplay reveal, but it held onto the assets tighter than a Seeker’s broomstick. Fortunately, we can now share the PlayStation 5 and PS4 screenshots, which...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Has the Unforgivable Avada Kedavra Killing Curse
Cast off
One of the surprises from Hogwarts Legacy’s big reveal this week is that, despite being a fifth year student, you’ll be able to cast Avada Kedavra – otherwise known as the Killing Curse. Pottermaniacs will know that this is considered one of three Unforgivable Curses, and is the incantation used by Lord Voldemort on Harry’s parents,...
News Hogwarts Legacy Will Be Free of Microtransactions
Official website confirms
After a fantastic showcase, excitement for Hogwarts Legacy has skyrocketed. The action RPG set within the wizarding school looks like the game fans have wanted for a long time, and we're excited to explore every inch of the castle. However, some concerns remain — including the potential inclusion of microtransactions...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Behind the Scenes Drops Invisibility Cloak
Concept art and inside baseball
Imagine reading Harry Potter as a child and then working on an original story in the series. That’s the reality for a lot of people at Avalanche, who are quite literally bringing dreams to life with Hogwarts Legacy. This author played and loved titles like Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on the PS1, but...
News Rummage Through Common Rooms in Future Hogwarts Legacy Reveals
Better be... Gryffindor!
The healthy rivalry of the four houses at Hogwarts provides much of the backbone to excelling at the school, as proud Gryffindors try and claim house points in their pursuit of the House Cup while Hufflepuffs are just happy to get one or two on the board. It appears Hogwarts Legacy will very much embrace the competition when...
Poll Will You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Did State of Play convince you?
Roughly 18 months after its first reveal back at Sony's second PlayStation 5 presentation, Avalance Software has finally lifted the lid on Hogwarts Legacy with a State of Play showcase. We now know so much more about the magical game set before the Harry Potter era, including that it'll launch at the end of this year...
News Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Demo Shows the Harry Potter Game We've Always Wanted
Launches this holiday season
We've all been patiently waiting to see what Hogwarts Legacy is all about, and with today's State of Play presentation, Warner Bros. has really delivered. Developer Avalanche Software has shown off its open world RPG set within the walls of the beloved magical school, and it looks like everything we've been hoping for...
Live Watch the Hogwarts Legacy Sony PlayStation State of Play Livestream Right Here
Expecto Patronum
Well, we don’t know about you lot, but for the Pottermaniacs at Push Square Towers this is the big one: an open world Harry Potter universe-inspired adventure coming to the PlayStation 5 and PS4. Sony first announced this alongside its new-gen console, and now we’re about to be treated to approximately 15 minutes of footage...
News Ten Second Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Taste Has Us Hyped
Ahead of State of Play
It’s a big week, readers – a big week! If there’s one game at Push Square Towers that has us utterly spellbound, it’s the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy. And after waiting well over a year for fresh gameplay footage following a spate of delays, here we have it: ten seconds of Gryffindor’s common room, as a character gets...
