Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders, the first spin-off in the popular ink-splattering series, is critiqued as a conventional cooperative action game. While designed for multiplayer, its straightforward missions and familiar mechanics make it feel pedestrian, lacking the unique charm and depth of the main Splatoon titles.
Matt Shea's documentary explores how crypto billionaires seek to bypass traditional democratic systems, influencing politics and law through wealth and new digital nations like Liberland, with figures like Justin Sun and Donald Trump Jr. involved.
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe left a BBC interview after details of his personal finances were revealed. The episode was removed from iPlayer. Scammers are using fake news articles, including clones of The Guardian, to lure victims into fake investment platforms.
Analysis of BBC iPlayer viewing figures shows London as the World Cup's viewing capital, with 13 of the top 14 postcode areas. Nearly 80% of iPlayer accounts in leading areas streamed content. Club loyalty also influenced viewership, with areas like Manchester and Liverpool showing higher engagement for matches featuring their local club stars.
RuneScape, a 25-year-old MMORPG, has evolved into a vital virtual social space for thousands, fostering real-world connections and even weddings. Despite humble beginnings, its unique blend of humor and challenging gameplay has maintained a dedicated player base.
Saw: Genesis, a multiplayer first-person horror game, is coming to Steam Early Access in 2026. Published by Bloober Team and developed by Anshar Studios and Broken Mirror Games, it pits 3 Accused against 1 Judge in a procedurally generated, trap-filled maze inspired by the Jigsaw Killer's worldview post-WWI.
Metanet Software, creators of the N series, announce N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO, a multiplayer platformer with innovative mechanics, set for 2027 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2.
Metanet's new game, N Plus Infinity Times Two, is a multiplayer-focused sequel to N++ with a low skill floor and no skill ceiling, launching on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC in 2027.
Researchers say multiplayer games may reveal AI behavior that static tests miss.
Adam Azim will make his return from injury against Steve Claggett on 30 May at Wembley Arena, live on BBC Two and iPlayer. The undefeated 23-year-old Briton was scheduled to fight Gustavo Lemos in January but withdrew due to injury, and Lemos subsequently pulled out entirely. Claggett, 36, brings significant experience having challenged Teofimo Lopez for the WBO light-welterweight title in 2024.
Double Fine's Kiln is a 4v4 multiplayer brawler where teams gather water to douse the enemy's kiln. Players control cute floating spirits inhabiting self-crafted pottery pots, which serve as character classes with different abilities. The game features a virtual pottery wheel for customization, fast-paced chaotic matches on small stages with interactive elements, and a playful approachability similar to Splatoon. Currently offering one game mode, Kiln is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
