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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Launches on Steam Early Access

The roguelite reworks the co-op mining shooter into short run-based combat missions during an early access test that could change progression and pacing.

Ubisoft Calls Alleged Assassin’s Creed Invictus Screenshot AI-Altered

Horizon Hunters Gathering Sets Second Closed Playtest for May 22–25

Leaked Playtest Throws Assassin’s Creed PvP Spin-Off ‘Invictus’ Into Doubt

Nintendo Team Fine-Tuned Mii Farts as Optional Quirk in Tomodachi Life

State of Decay 3 Opens Public Alpha Playtests in May

PlayStation Overlaps Multiplayer Tests as Marathon Opens to All and Horizon Runs a Closed Playtest

Arc Raiders Server Slam Nears 190,000 Steam Players as Embark Issues Full-Redownload Hotfix

Bungie Sets NDA-Bound Marathon Technical Test for Oct. 22–28

Insider: Marvel’s Wolverine in Playtesting, Finished Trailer Spurs State of Play Speculation

Bungie Launches 30-Day Paid Marathon Playtest With $500 Payout

Nintendo Opens Applications for Expanded Second Switch Online Playtest

Skate Early Access Slated for Late September With Expanded Community Playtest