Neowin News Feed for: Arena

Apex Legends is gaining a 3vs3 CSGO-style game mode as a permanent addition

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:32:01 +0000

Respawn Entertainment is expanding Apex Legends with the addition of a new competitive game mode, offering a pre-game store and six-player rounds. It will be available permanently. Read more...

Sea of Thieves 'Arena' competitive game mode announced for early 2019

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:09:00 +0000

Sea of Thieves is receiving a brand new game mode that will stand completely separate from the regular adventure mode. Arena will pit multiple crews against each other for competitive treasure hunting Read more...

Panasonic is working with partners to enhance arena ticketing in Japan

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:02:01 +0000

Panasonic has announced a partnership with various Japanese firms in order to enhance the experience at arenas. The firm hopes to make entering stadiums and purchases from stores seamless. Read more...

New Xbox One update rolls out today with custom Gamerpics, Mixer co-streaming, and more

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:23:22 +0000

The new Xbox One update brings Arena improvements, sign-in using your controller, custom Gamerpics, and more. The Xbox mobile app is also getting upgraded, including new Chat Bubbles on Android. Read more...

Xbox One Preview build brings Arena to US users - here's what you need to know

Rich Woods — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:58:01 +0000

Microsoft today is rolling out a new build for members of the Xbox One Preview Program, which will include Arena for Xbox Live, an online tournament platform, which will begin with Killer Instinct. Read more...

Clubs, Looking for Group and Arena coming to Xbox Live this fall

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled a number of new features that are coming to the Xbox platform this fall. These are social features that make it easier to find people, discuss games and play competitively. Read more...

Bethesda announces Quake Champions in cinematic trailer

Usama Jawad — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:34:01 +0000

Touting multiplayer and eSports on PC, Bethesda Softworks has announced Quake Champions, promising a unique roster of characters with distinct abilities and fast arena-styled combat. Read more...

'Halo 5: Guardians' has a 9GB day one update

Andy Weir — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:08:01 +0000

Next week, the long-awaited 'Halo 5: Guardians' will finally be released - but there will also be a day one update for the game weighing in at 9GB, bringing a range of multiplayer maps and content. Read more...

New MMOG Uses Entire Internet As Gaming Arena

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:17:36 +0000

GAMELAYERS, a San Francisco startup, has developed a massively multiplayer online game, which uses ordinary Web browsing. The game's aim is to "improve" the experience of navigating the Net, by adding guidance and companionship to... Read more...

Quake 3 Arena to XBLA, Quake Zero for Free

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:30:09 +0000

Fueled by DOOM being a breakout hit on Xbox Live arcade, Carmack let it slip that Quake Arena is coming as a digital download. He didn't have much to share about that -- but that... Read more...

Intel to return to discrete GPU arena

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:03:32 +0000

Intel has committed itself to developing a discrete graphics product. It's been suggested for some time that it might have such a scheme in mind given the success of its integrated graphics products, and the... Read more...

Alien Arena 2007 6.02 released

Marcel Klum — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:02:05 +0000

Do you like fast paced deathmatch? How about rich, colorful, arcadelike atmospheres? How about...retro Sci Fi? Then you're going to love what Alien Arena 2007 has in store for you! This... Read more...

AOL to Enter Security Arena

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:06:50 +0000

AOL is preparing to enter the security fray with a new software bundle that it plans to market to the general public, not just its subscribers, CNET News.com has learned. The software, dubbed "Total Care,"... Read more...

Google & Yahoo Prepare to Compete in Mobile Arena

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 23:05:21 +0000

Thanks to Λяκ for the Yahoo news link in Back Page News Motorola has announced plans tobegin selling web enabled cell phones with built-in instant access to Google'ssearch engine via a button... Read more...

King of Fighters Returns to 3D Arena

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:00:00 +0000

PS2 Maximum Impact 2 anchors company's Tokyo Game Show offerings, KoF animated project also in works. SNK Playmore has revealed its plans for next month's Tokyo Game Show, and they include the... Read more...

EA Announces Arena Football Game

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:33:29 +0000

With the firestorm of protest that resulted from games giant Electronic Arts' purchase of exclusive rights to the National Football League last December and NCAA Football in April, EA's exclusive signing of the Arena Football... Read more...

Mortal Kombat: Deception enters retail arena

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 21:57:39 +0000

Midway ships off the latest addition to its ultraviolent fighting franchise. Xboxes and PlayStation 2s--prepare to be pummeled. Today, Midway Games shipped Mortal Kombat: Deception for the two consoles, meaning Scorpion will... Read more...

Arena wars multi-player demo

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 19:18:35 +0000

Ascaron has released its expected multiplayer demo for Arena Wars. This demo allows you to take the new sci-fi 3D real-time action strategy game by developer exDream Entertainment online. There are not much details but... Read more...

[Quake 3 Mod] Rocket Arena 1.75

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:59:24 +0000

Thanks xStainDx. Rocket Arena 3 1.75 is now available for download. This version includes a number of new features has updated versions of 4 maps. Here is the full list: ... Read more...

Quake III Arena 3 years old today

Steven Parker — Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:33:16 +0000

Thanks Creamhackered for this reminder that Quake III Arena is exactly 3 years old today! Yes 3 years ago players were transcended into a total makeover from Quake II with many features and... Read more...

Quake III Arena Win32 & Linux patches v1.32

Marcel Klum — Tue, 08 Oct 2002 06:24:02 +0000

Thanks AGW83 mailing us this. id Software has released a new patch for Quake III Arena, continuing support for their multiplayer first-person shooter with an upgrade to version 1.32. This release adds the... Read more...

Quake III mod Weapons Factory Arena v3.3!

Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:24:02 +0000

Version 3.3 of Weapons Factory Arena has been released! The highlights of WFA version 3.3 are as follows: Upgraded in-game menus and visuals New effects using a particle generation... Read more...

Generations Arena

Steven Parker — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 11:21:52 +0000

Can all the creamy goodness of id's five FPS games be crammed into ONE mod? WireHead Studios stepped up to the challenge, and soon, you will be able to see for yourself. ... Read more...