The PS5 remake of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater received a new multiplayer mode blending hide-and-seek with deathmatch, along with an update allowing PS5 Pro users to choose between Performance and Quality modes to improve frame rate stability, alongside bug fixes and performance improvements.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a 4K Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original game that includes new content such as a multiplayer mode called Fox Hunt, which emphasizes stealth and camouflage, and will be released alongside other new modes on August 28, 2023.
Leaked footage of a canceled Call of Duty game codenamed NX1 has surfaced, showcasing the game's planned futuristic and outer space setting. The game, which was in development after Infinity Ward's restructuring in 2010, was intended to be a major departure for the franchise. The leaked footage includes campaign missions on the moon and work-in-progress multiplayer mode featuring futuristic weapons. Despite being canceled, the game's development had progressed with 2-3 campaign missions and multiplayer work completed. The leaked footage provides a rare glimpse into the development of a game that never saw the light of day.
VHS footage from Nintendo's 1995 Space World show has surfaced, seemingly revealing a multiplayer mode with Luigi in Super Mario 64 that was never released. The brief clip shows Luigi performing a spin jump alongside Mario, indicating his inclusion in the early stages of development. However, due to memory constraints and the lack of multiple controllers, Luigi was ultimately removed from the final version. The discovery aligns with previous statements from Shigeru Miyamoto, the game's creator, about Luigi's involvement. The footage provides a glimpse into the game's early development and sheds light on what could have been.
Rare VHS footage from Nintendo's 1995 Japanese Space World show appears to show off-screen gameplay of both Mario and Luigi in an early version of Super Mario 64, potentially revealing the first documented time Luigi was seen in the classic N64 game. Luigi was originally intended to be a second playable character in the launch game but was removed due to memory issues. The discovery of this footage adds to the ongoing fascination with the development history of Super Mario 64 and the inclusion of Luigi.
2K has revealed the latest trailer and Courtside Report for NBA 2K24 MyTEAM, showcasing changes to the mode including MTP upgrades, a revamped XP system, the introduction of the Player Market, crossplay for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the new multiplayer mode called Salary Cap. The Pack Market has also been improved based on community feedback, and Coach Cards now feature unique boosts.
Husky Raid, a fan-favorite linear Capture the Flag mode with random weapons, has been introduced in Halo Infinite. The intense and chaotic gameplay, where players battle through narrow corridors to capture the enemy's flag, has returned with a variety of community-made maps. This multiplayer mode, known for its high attrition and fierce flag battles, has solidified its place as one of the all-time great Halo modes.
Vampire Survivors, the action-packed game featuring skeletons, ghosts, and vampires, is getting a free update on August 17th that includes a local multiplayer mode for up to four players. The co-op mode will allow players to play through the entire game and its DLC together, with shared experience bars and turns to level up. The update will be available on PC, Mac, mobile, consoles, and Steam Deck, with no co-op-specific levels or locked characters.
EA Sports has introduced a new multiplayer-focused mode called F1 World to F1 23, which is similar to the Ultimate Team modes in its FIFA, Madden and NHL franchises. F1 World will offer a progression-based competitive mode where players will build their 'Tech Level' through competing in online races and completing events and challenges in the game. The mode will offer daily, weekly and seasonal events for players to complete and will include single player challenges involving F1 and F2 cars, supercars and time trials, as well as multiplayer races online.