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I got so freaked out by the fact that Gordon Freeman is canonically 27 that I decided to find out how old all the other classic FPS protagonists are, and it didn't make me feel better
This article explores the canonical ages of various classic first-person shooter protagonists from the 1990s, starting with the surprising revelation that Gordon Freeman is only 27. It delves into the lore of characters like B.J. Blazkowicz, Kyle Katarn, and Duke Nukem, discussing how their ages were determined or left ambiguous by developers.
Redaktionens mest älskade boomer shooter-vapen
This article features a discussion among editors about their favorite weapons from classic 'boomer shooter' games. Each editor shares personal picks, detailing why specific weapons like the Mighty Foot from Duke Nukem 3D, the Super Nailgun from Quake, and the Stakegun from Painkiller stand out due to their unique mechanics and impact.
"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamers
The video game industry is largely overlooking the growing market of older players, often referred to as 'grey gamers.' Despite an aging global population and increasing numbers of individuals over 40, 50, and 60 playing games, developers are slow to cater to this demographic, who possess disposable income and long-term gaming literacy. Experts suggest a shift in industry mindset is needed to capture this substantial and expanding market, which is currently underserved by game design and marketing efforts.
One of the first games made in the Build Engine is about to be delisted
The first-person slashers Witchaven and Witchaven II, developed by Capstone and notable for being early adopters of the Build Engine, will be delisted on June 15. Publisher SNEG announced the delisting without specifying if it is due to expiring licenses or upcoming remasters. Both titles are currently available at a significant discount on Steam and GOG.
Blood: Fresh Supply Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This May, Bringing Back the Classic Horror FPS; New Trailer
Nightdive Studios announced that Blood: Fresh Supply will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 7. This remaster of the 1997 cult classic first-person shooter features updated support for modern hardware and includes the Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage expansions. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Evening Interviews
Nightdive Studios discusses their approach to remaking cutscenes from scratch for the game Blood. The interview delves into the technical and creative challenges involved in modernizing assets for the classic title.
After one of Blood's best mods added a new episode in January, another brilliant spin on Monolith's shooter…
Nightdive Studios has released Death Wish 2.0, a significant overhaul of the classic first-person shooter Blood, for PC. This update, available for Blood: Fresh Supply owners and as a free download via ModDB, adds a new fourth episode, bringing the total map count to 48, alongside a custom soundtrack and new cutscenes. Nightdive also re-announced their upcoming project, Sin: Reloaded.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Aethermancer's 'Full of Fusion Update' is now live, Blood's 'Refreshed Supply - Patch 3.0 (Death Wish)' is available, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando has received a connectivity fix patch. The Precinct also received updates.
Fan-Favorite PS5 Shooter Gets Major Free Expansion Later This Month
Nightdive Studios is releasing a major free expansion titled 'Death Wish' for the cult classic shooter remaster, Blood: Fresh Supply, later this month. The expansion adds four new episodes and acts as a sequel to the game's events. Blood: Fresh Supply is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Blood: Refreshed Supply free expansion ‘Death Wish’ announced
Warner Bros. Games, Atari, Nightdive Studios, and Monolith Productions have announced a free expansion for the game Blood titled 'Death Wish'. Further details about the expansion are expected soon.