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Bringing tactical mech combat, team-based battles and progression systems to console players, War Robots is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
With a lot riding on this release, see whether players should go under the sea with our Early Access review…
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review
After arriving on a planet filled with water (and little else), players wake up deep underwater in a safety pod.
Tasked with fixing the pod to escape, players will head outside to fix said pod after a quick upgrade to make sure one’s lungs don’t collapse under the pressure.
Blasting off to the surface of the water, Subnautica 2 has players finding out what happened to the crew before your arrival – and finding a way to survive, of course.
Subnautica 2 was played exclusively in co-op for this review – those traveling solo might find things more difficult.
The title features story beats and info on the missing crew, but the crux of Subnautica 2 hinges on survival. This is a difficult title at the offset; you can’t even eat fish at first.
However, through mutations, exploration, and even stealth, players will eventually get the tools needed to chow down and create underwater buildings.
Subnautica 2 building mechanics are fairly straightforward, and finding basic resources are easy enough.
However, trying to power everything up is where things get a little complicated.
When creating an underwater base, all pods require power to both provide air and block water. Power is also needed for one’s workshops, sub bay, mod station, and other spots.
While power options are abundant, only a few options are available in the beginning.
Thankfully, turning stations off is easy; you’ll probably just forget and shut your base down by mistake.
Outside of survival, Subnautica 2 prides itself on its exploration elements. When you get a scanner, that scanner actually helps in gameplay. Fish, plants, objects, and gear can all be scanned, and covering enough equipment lets players gain the ability to make it. Requiring players to explore to proceed, it’s also a race against time due to oxygen.
I liked that added tension!
Chairs can also be found out and about in Subnautica 2 that grant inventory upgrades.
Unfortunately, Subnautica 2’s item stacking pales in comparison.
Some items only have a stack of 10 in one’s inventory before it starts a second stack. In addition, there are 15 slots in your backpack to start, which feels artificially designed to waste time on grinding.
While not as big of a problem once you get the submarine, it’s very annoying early on.
That being said, Subnautica 2’s world and atmosphere are excellent. It truly does feel like an alien world – a later point had me outside the sub, hanging on as we crossed the darkness towards some ancient ruins.
Seeing a brief flicker above, I looked up to see three massive creatures swimming like whales above us. While they didn’t see us, it was a cool scene…until a giant squid creature got our sub.
We stopped exploring for a while after that.
As of this writing in early June, Subnautica 2 features a few minor bugs, including fish and objects clipping. However, for Early Access, things were mostly intact. However, those that go off into the underdeveloped parts of the map might have some trouble.
Even in Early Access, Subnautica 2 provides a great co-op survival experience perfect for a weekend getaway. KRAFTON did good on this one, seeing a bright future in Unknown Worlds’ exotic alien world.
Featuring sharp writing, accessible gameplay, and plenty of discovery opportunities, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is another strong entry in the LEGO franchise perfect for younger players.
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Known for his mega-popular videos on red-hot hits like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V, Comedic Content Creator Alec Hamlin of DontBeSmartAlec fame will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026 this month.
We’re pleased to welcome @DontBeSmartAlec as a special guest content creator at Fire & Ice RGX 2026!
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During today’s Black Voices in Gaming Showcase, Strange Scaffold announced that Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! will release for the PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S July 29.
Award-winning mobile gaming developer Avia Games has announced that the 8 Ball Strike Cup in-game championship tournament for 8 Ball Strike will kick off June 12.
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Award-winning mobile gaming developer Avia Games has announced that the 8 Ball Strike Cup in-game championship tournament for 8 Ball Strike will kick off June 12.
🏆🎱 The 8 Ball Strike Cup starts June 12!
$80,000 in prizes. 👑 Grand Prize: $10,000 cash + a signed Messi jersey
Starting June 12, players can take part in the 8 Ball Strike Cup, with a total prize payout of $30,000 in cash rewards and $50,000 in in-game Bonus Cash. Note that both be shared amongst the top eight players in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the champion of the 8 Ball Strike Cup will win $10,000 cash, along with a signed jersey from AFA players and football legends Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernández, and Julián Alvarez!
Vickie Chen, CEO of AviaGames, said the following:
“We’re excited to celebrate our partnership with the AFA with our first-ever tournament and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our players.
Transforming 8 Ball Strike’s everyday gameplay into a high-stakes challenge creates the perfect global stage for our influencer partners, and we can’t wait to watch players go head to head for the thrilling prizes.”
From July 16 to July 17, the tournament’s Championship is set to be livestreamed and hosted by popular video game creator and entertainer Troydan.
Troydan said the following:
“I can’t wait to work with AviaGames to bring more excitement to the 8 Ball Strike Cup Championship as a commentator.
I look forward to players bringing their A-game and energy to this one-of-a-kind event!”
Florian “Venom” Kohler also said the following:
“As a lifelong fan of pool, I’m excited to see how the 8 Ball Strike Cup brings the technique, creativity, and pressure of the game into a new competitive arena.
It should be a lot of fun to watch the players compete, break down the big moments, and see what kind of shots and strategy show up during the Championship.”
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Previously released for the PC, Ludogram and Raw Fury’s tower defense-meets-horde survivor Monsters are Coming! will make its way to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on August 6.
— Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road (@_MonstersComing) June 1, 2026
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