Embark Studios has confirmed that Arc Raiders now uses aggression-based matchmaking, pairing players based on their tendency towards PvP or PvE gameplay, leading to tougher encounters for players who prefer PvP modes.
The article provides an in-depth PvP analysis of Empoleon for Pokémon GO's Community Day Classic, highlighting its unique Water/Steel typing, move set, and performance in various leagues, emphasizing its improved viability and strategic advantages in the current meta.
ARC Raiders uses an unconventional aggression-based matchmaking system that pairs players based on their gameplay preferences, such as PvE or PvP tendencies, rather than traditional skill-based metrics, aiming to enhance player experience and game longevity.
Players should complete key activities in World of Warcraft's War Within Season Three, including raids, Mythic+, and PvP achievements, before the January 20 deadline to earn rewards and titles, as many will no longer be attainable after the pre-expansion update and the launch of the Midnight expansion on March 2, 2026.
Toucannon, featured in November 2025's Pokémon GO Community Day, gains a powerful new signature move, Beak Blast, which significantly enhances its performance in PvP battles, especially in Great and Ultra Leagues, making it a top-tier Flying-type contender despite its vulnerabilities.
Halo Studios has explained that Halo: Campaign Evolved will focus on story and four-player co-op, intentionally dropping PvP multiplayer to honor the original's legacy and foster community, with a separate multiplayer project rumored to be in development.
Hydrapple, a new Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, has decent stats but struggles in PvP across all leagues, performing better in Master League due to its high CP but still lacking competitive viability. Its move pool favors Dragon Tail with Outrage for damage, but overall, it doesn't outperform existing Grass Dragons like Flapple or Alolan Exeggutor, and its meta potential appears limited without new signature moves or fast moves. The Pokémon's resistances and weaknesses further hinder its effectiveness in battles.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is returning on Switch and Switch 2 on October 23, 2025, featuring HD graphics, new levels, and support for local co-op and PvP via the Switch 2 GameShare feature, allowing shared gameplay sessions between friends.
Overwatch 2 has shifted its focus back to competitive multiplayer gameplay, moving away from its initial PvE promises, after years of indecisiveness and external challenges. The developers are now embracing bigger risks and new features like perks and Stadium mode to cater to competitive players, aiming to stabilize and grow its player base. Despite a rocky history, the team believes the game is in its best state ever and has more updates planned.
The article analyzes the PvP viability of Snom and Frosmoth in Pokémon GO, highlighting Snom's potential in Little League due to its decent stats and unique resistances, while Frosmoth is considered less effective in the competitive scene due to its fragility and limited performance against other meta Pokémon.
Hisuian Lilligant in Pokémon GO faces criticism for its limited move set, low bulk, and underwhelming performance in PvP battles, making it less viable compared to other Grass and Fighting types, though it may excel in raids with the right team.
The article provides a tier list for the different Mecha Break Strikers, categorizing them into S, A, and B tiers based on their effectiveness and roles, with detailed descriptions of each mech's strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases.
The article analyzes Kommo-o's performance in Pokémon GO's PvP battles across all leagues, highlighting the new exclusive move Clanging Scales, which significantly boosts its viability in Great and Ultra Leagues. It discusses optimal move sets, strengths, weaknesses, and strategic recommendations, emphasizing that Community Day Kommo-o with Clanging Scales is highly recommended for PvP players, especially in Great and Ultra Leagues.
The creative director of Dune: Awakening confirmed the game's PvP endgame will focus on meaningful vehicle customization and combat decisions, with ongoing efforts to improve connection stability and balance. Major updates are planned every three to four months, including new PvE content and contracts, while maintaining the game's core desert combat experience.
Funcom plans a major quality of life update for Dune Awakening in early July, along with new contracts and ongoing content updates. They are also working on improving deep desert PvP by making loadouts more meaningful and fixing technical issues, while expanding PvE content and refining the Landsraad system to better reward players and accommodate solo and small group play.