Predecessor PlayStation closed beta kicking off in December

There’s barely time to breathe between Steam events and sales lately. However, if you have a virtual reality headset and are hankering for some pre-Christmas gaming, you might want to check out the Steam VR Fest next week.

You can clean up some grime, explore stylish desert wastelands, and build some incredible Lego with next month's PS Plus games.

A new month means a new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. December’s titles of Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator and Sable will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, December 5 until Monday, January 1.  Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

Those looking for a smoother Dragon Ball FighterZ online experience can soon try it out with Rollback Netcode. Bandai Namco has locked in a Public Beta Test for the feature from November 30 through December 10.

Jyamma Games has recently unveiled plans for a Closed Beta Test of their Italian take on a Soulslike action RPG, Enotria: The Last Song. Jyamma Games welcomes those looking for a challenge to delve into the vibrant world of Canovaccio, where they’ll need to be adept at not only excruciating combat, but their ability to swap masks on the fly.

Tarisland had a lot of hype surrounding it, and we had to give the Closed Beta Test a try. The beta kicked off on November 15, and content unlocked across seven days of testing. I had the chance to jump into most of the content that is available right now and I have to say that there is some promise to the core gameplay. However, the monetization and Vigor (stamina) system has major red flags that need to be addressed before it gets my approval. 

Tarisland had a lot of hype surrounding it, and we had to give the Closed Beta Test a try. The beta kicked off on November 15, and content unlocked across seven days of testing. I had the chance to jump into most of the content that is available right now and I have to say that there is some promise to the core gameplay. However, the monetization and Vigor (stamina) system has major red flags that need to be addressed before it gets my approval. 

The original design of PlayStation 5 is on the way out — but here’s a rare opportunity to get the standard, disc-based model at a discount, thanks to GameStop’s Black Friday sale. You can pick up a PS5 console for $449.99 (was $499.99).

Despite being announced in May 2022, there’s still an aura of mystery surrounding Zenless Zone Zero, miHoYo Games’ next action title. A closed beta starts today at 11 AM (UTC+8) for PC, iOS and Android. Everyone else can see a sleek new trailer showcasing some of the new characters. Check it out below.

Zenless Zone Zero, the next big action title from miHoYo Games, doesn’t have a release date. However, its Equalizing Test Server is now open, with the closed beta going live on November 24th at 11 AM (UTC+8) for PC, iOS and Android. An end time will be revealed later.

Funcom has announced that survival MMO Dune: Awakening , is approaching early closed beta testing. 

The PC Gaming Show returns in a few weeks to reveal the 25 most exciting upcoming PC games, with some new trailers and studio visits thrown in for good measure.