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Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War Review – Do you want to know more?
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital, offers a familiar first-person shooter experience reminiscent of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun but with a greater sense of fragility. The game features a distinctive visual style contrasting 2D sprites with 3D bugs and includes voice work from original movie star Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico. While the core gameplay loop involves fending off swarms of bugs and completing objectives, the experience is hampered by repetitive environments, unsatisfying gunplay, and a poorly implemented mode where players can control bugs.
New PS5 Sci-Fi Shooter Gets Strong Reviews, Out Now on PS Store
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a new retro-styled sci-fi shooter from Auroch Digital, Dotemu, and Game Source Entertainment, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game has received strong reviews, with critics praising its entertaining retro feel, design choices, and the unique ability to play as the Arachnid Menace. While not pushing the genre forward, it offers a fun and entertaining experience for fans of the franchise.
Co-Op Action Roguelite Shape of Dreams Receives Version 1.2 Update
Shape of Dreams has received its 1.2 update, introducing new skins, the "Omen of Pain, Corrupted Chaos" event with new challenges and rewards, and additional shrines, cosmetics, and constellations. The co-op action roguelite is available on PC via Steam, with NEOWIZ offering discounts on other titles during the Steam Spring Sale.
The King is Watching Crowns of History DLC Now Available
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its Crowns of History DLC, adding three new rulers: Cleopatra, Taizong of Tang, and Xerxes, each with unique mechanics. Alongside the DLC, a free Dark Realm update introduces a new map and improvements. The game is available on PC via Steam.
Official HYTE x Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Collection Live
PC component manufacturer HYTE has launched a Firefly collection in collaboration with HoYoverse's Honkai: Star Rail, featuring a special Y70 PC case, keycaps, and a desk mat. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, new characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a demo for Alpha Nomos, and a trailer for EverRail. Additionally, it notes that the Games Done Quick event Frost Fatales 2026 raised over $147,000 for the National Women's Law Center.
Frost Fatales 2026 Raises Over $147K for the National Women’s Law Center
Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales 2026 event successfully raised over $147,000 for the National Women’s Law Center through speedruns and community contributions. The event featured notable runs of games like Resident Evil Village and Red Dead Redemption 2. An art bundle is also available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds going to the charity.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review – I’m Doing My Part
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a fun shooter that blends boomer shooter gameplay with modern design elements, offering satisfying combat and a unique presentation. The game allows players to switch between playing as humans fighting bugs or as bugs themselves, with the latter offering a power fantasy experience. Despite some minor annoyances with movement mechanics, the overall experience is enjoyable, with a well-paced campaign that breaks up intense human missions with bug rampages.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Now Available
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a retro-style first-person shooter from Auroch Digital and Dotemu, is now available on PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features FMV footage with General Johnny Rico and introduces new enemy species. The article also briefly mentions new character additions to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a demo for Alpha Nomos, trailers for EverRail and Timberborn, and the releases of Out of the Park Baseball 27 and Vania ReVamp.
The Arachnid War Begins In Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu, this retro-styled FPS puts players in the role of a Mobile Infantry trooper fighting against the Arachnid threat. The game features fast-paced action, a large arsenal, and a patriotic storyline, continuing the fight seen in previous Starship Troopers titles.
Der Retro-FPS Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! ist ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar: Tretet euren Dienst an und vernichtet die tödlichsten Schädlinge der Galaxis
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a retro-inspired FPS developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu, is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a new single-player campaign, open combat zones, and a variety of anti-bug weaponry. Players can receive a 20% discount if purchased before March 24.
Review: Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! (Switch 2) - Kill Or Be Killed In This Gloriously Entertaining Boomer Shooter
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War is a gloriously entertaining boomer shooter for the Nintendo Switch, capturing the spirit of the 1997 satirical film. Players can engage in both human and bug campaigns, featuring classic '90s graphics and satisfyingly violent gameplay, though the lack of multiplayer is a notable omission.
Everybody fights, no-one goes AFK in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, the new FPS from the makers of Warhammer 40K Boltgun
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, a new retro-style first-person shooter from Auroch Digital, the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, is now available on PC. The game features players as Mobile Infantry soldiers battling Arachnids, with a hybrid RTS mode where players control bugs. Despite its fun gameplay, the article notes that the Starship Troopers IP has been overshadowed by the popularity of Helldivers 2.
Steam Next Fest 2026 | Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
The demo for Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu, offers a retro-styled first-person shooter experience reminiscent of the PS1 era. The preview highlights the game's vibrant graphics, challenging gameplay, and the ability to call in supply drops and use mechs, all set during the iconic Starship Troopers bug war.
"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" - inside the slimmed-down Sumo Group
Sumo Group, now co-led by Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart, is refocusing exclusively on co-development and work-for-hire services for partners, moving away from self-funded IP. This strategic shift follows staff reductions and the divestment of several studios, with support from parent company Tencent. The company aims to leverage its expertise in working with established IPs and offers flexible funding models, including co-funding, to collaborate on projects across various platforms like PC, consoles, and Roblox.
Play as the bugs in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, out March 16
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on March 16. The game will feature a new 'Bug Mode' allowing players to control the Arachnid enemy, the Assassin Bug, in various combat scenarios.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For March 2026
March 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and Game Pass subscribers, with a diverse lineup of new releases. The month features sequels like Planet of Lana II, extraction shooters such as Marathon, and RPGs like GreedFall: The Dying World and Crimson Desert. Other notable titles include the tactical stealth game Sumerian Six, the chaotic co-op shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, and the narrative adventure Life is Strange Reunion.
