Titanfall beta period officially ends on February 19

By Adam Rosenberg Updated March 19, 2014

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Are you enjoying your time in the Titanfall beta? Good. Treasure it while it lasts. The mech-on-mech-on-human-on-human combat comes to an end on February 19 at 6pm PST, the game’s official Twitter feed confirms. The testing period was originally supposed to end on the morning of February 18, but it was also never supposed to be the open beta that it turned into over the weekend.

Respawn Entertainment opened things up to allow Xbox One users with Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and any PC users that registered on the official website to participate in the beta. It’s a good thing too, as the server downtime caused by this unexpected influx of players will undoubtedly make for a smoother launch when Titanfall arrives for Windows PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on March 11.

Take advantage of the extra day to get a feel for the game. It’s great fun. We’ve got a guide up to help you get your bearings, but your best bet is to just stick to my own personal motto: don’t do what DT Gaming editor Ryan Fleming did.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release date pops up on Steam ahead of Game Awards

Cal Kestis with BD-1 droid on his shoulder.

The release date of the highly anticipated Star Wars game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor leaked on the game's official Steam page.
A Steam Page for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor went live with this release date information on Monday morning, seemingly ahead of a heavily rumored appearance at The Game Awards. The store page description reveals more details about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor as well as its Deluxe Edition, which contains cosmetics that make protagonist Cal Kestis look like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo and the pre-order bonus with a costume, Lightsaber, and Blaster based on Obi-Wan.

The "About This Game" section also provides more details on the game. Narratively, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Steam page explains that "Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times -- but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?" On the gameplay side of things, new Force abilities, Lightsaber fighting styles, and enemies to take down are teased. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor looks like it will be a galaxy-trotting adventure like its predecessor the description hints that there will be lots of planets to explore and that they'll be bigger and have more secrets than the ones in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
EA and Respawn Entertainment have been relatively quiet regarding Star Wars Jedi: Survivor since announcing the game in May, so it's exciting to get a lot of new information about the game like its sooner-than-expected release date. If the rumors are true, this may have deflated the hype from one of The Game Awards 2022's big reveals.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 15, 2023.

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FIFA 23 career mode guide: The best players to buy

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior taking on a defender in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 is full of talented players -- there are over 19,000 in the game, in fact -- which makes knowing which ones to buy in career mode a tricky proposition. Sure, everyone has heard of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, but what if you’re looking for someone new to sign?

We’ve put together this guide to highlight some of the best players you can buy in FIFA 23. We’ve tried to avoid the obvious options, instead showcasing a different cast of players that are no less talented. Get your hands on them, and you’re bound to find success in your FIFA 23 career.

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FIFA 23 career mode: the best teams to manage

Player kicking a ball surrounded by other players in EA Sports Fifa 22.

FIFA 23 is the latest in EA Sports’ popular soccer franchise, and one of its best features is career mode. This lets you choose any club in the game -- or even create your own -- and lead them to glory, picking teams, making transfers, and doing things your way.

But which club should you manage? With over 700 teams to choose from, it can feel overwhelming. Fear not -- we’ve analyzed every club in the game to find five that will create careers as thrilling as they are unusual. Whether you want to start from the bottom or rely heavily on youth, these are the best teams to manage in FIFA 23.