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Open Beta on Now for Co-op Multiplayer Mode for ‘Nightmare Reaper’
Blazing Bit Games aren’t quite done with their 2022 retro-inspired FPS Nightmare Reaper, having announced the Open Beta for the game’s cooperative multiplayer mode. Currently on now until “an undisclosed period of time”, the Open Beta allows for players and their friends to dive into the game to rip, tear, and reap together.
During this time, players will be able to not only play through the entire Nightmare Reaper experience with up-to-4 of their friends, but will also take part in community events such as stress tests to push the co-op multiplayer to its limits. There’s also expected bug hunting aspect, where players are encouraged to report issues and send crash logs to help polish the build. While it isn’t enforced, every report helps to make the game stronger before the mode is ready for the public.
To get in on the Open Beta, all you’ll need is a copy of the game. From there, join the official Discord, then request Beta access directly in the Discord.
In case you need a refresher, Nightmare Reaper (check out our review of the Steam version) is a meld of retro and modern action games, inspired by the classic 2.5D first-person shooters of the 90s, with elements of modern looter shooters and roguelites. The game puts you in the depths of a nightmare of your own making. In order to find your way out, you’ll have to use your arsenal to blow away demons.
Tons of enemies are crammed in open-ended levels full of random events and secrets, not to mention geysers of blood and treasure. You can use said treasure to purchase character upgrades and new abilities via minigames.
In addition to being available on Steam, Nightmare Reaper is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
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Horror Action-Adventure Title ‘EONA’ Appearing at Gamescom 2026; New Gameplay Trailer Released [Watch]
With gamescom 2026 right around the corner, developer/publisher SUPER AC has revealed that their upcoming horror adventure game EONA will be making an appearance at the show, which takes place from August 26-30. In addition, the team has revealed a new gameplay trailer, as well as announcing that the game will launch “just a few weeks” after gamescom.
Those attending gamescom will be able to play the final version of EONA at the SUPER AC booth, located in Hall 10.1, Booth A043. If you’re not able to attend, you can always check out the demo for the game on Steam.
EONA centres around the eponymous girl, who after a failed spell, has her soul split into two, with one half residing in a mysterious puppet. Eona must enter the castle of the evil fairy Mélusine and recover an artifact that is the only hope of saving her mother. But the path through the castle comes at a cost. To achieve her goal, Eona must uncover the castle’s secrets… and ultimately confront Mélusine herself.
Eona wields the Puppeteer’s Cross, a stolen artifact that allows her to manipulate the souls of the castle’s servants. By altering their behavior, redirecting their patrol routes, and disrupting the castle’s order, she can turn its own inhabitants against it. She can also swap between her human body and her puppet form, with each form granting unique abilities that are essential for delving deeper into the castle, reaching inaccessible areas, and uncovering its hidden secrets.
Blending stealth, exploration, puzzle-solving and soul manipulation, you’ll use Eona’s supernatural abilities to overcome obstacles—but never lose sight of your own body, which is completely vulnerable when using her puppet form.
In addition to Steam, EONA will also be launching on the Epic Games Store.