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Crowning the best FPS mode of all time through 1v1 combat (ROUND 2)
PC Gamer's FPS column, FOV 90, is conducting a community tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode of all time. Round 1 saw 16 modes compete in 1v1 matchups, with winners like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, Conquest, Bomb Defusal, Payload, Infection, Capture the Flag, and Attack & Defend advancing. Round 2 voting is now open, pitting these winners against each other.
Making our favorite FPS modes 1v1 to decide the greatest of them all
This article discusses the diverse and enduring appeal of various first-person shooter game modes. It introduces a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode, pitting popular formats like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, and Capture the Flag against each other.
The Sunday Papers
This article presents a surreal journey through a supermarket, encountering various gaming-related articles and discussions. It touches upon "The Blood of Dawnwalker," a sports business scandal involving Steve Ballmer and the NBA, a review of "The Blood of Dawnwalker's" stealth mechanics, and a guide on hosting LAN parties. The narrative blends fictional encounters with commentary on real-world gaming and business topics.
How to throw a LAN party in 2026
This guide offers advice on hosting a successful LAN party in 2026, drawing from a recent personal experience. It covers essential tips such as renting tables and chairs, planning a game list, and ensuring proper power and network setups. The author emphasizes the enhanced social experience of playing games together in person compared to online multiplayer.
Control Resonant should run well on mid-tier PCs, but you're going to have to clear out some serious SSD space
Remedy Entertainment has released the final PC system requirements for Control Resonant, detailing specifications for minimum, recommended, enthusiast, and ray tracing settings. The game will require 16GB of RAM and a substantial 120GB of SSD space, with minimum specs including an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU.
Hit markers are an FPS crutch
This opinion piece argues that hit markers, while providing clear feedback in multiplayer first-person shooters, have become an overused crutch that detracts from immersion, particularly in single-player experiences. The author contrasts the effectiveness of intuitive visual and audio feedback in older titles like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Left 4 Dead 2 with the modern prevalence of hit markers in games like Halo and Back 4 Blood, suggesting a decline in immersive design.
Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode is coming in July, and here's the twist: You leave your loot behind
Bungie is introducing a new PvE mode for Marathon called Vault Breaker, set to launch on July 21. This mode allows players to explore the Cryo Archive map solo or in teams, facing escalating challenges without the risk of losing gear. Instead, players will earn Vault Data to upgrade their Sponsored Kits or purchase items for other modes, a design choice that has sparked mixed reactions among critics.
The greatest FPS mode of all time is endangered
The article discusses the decline of the Capture the Flag (CTF) game mode in modern first-person shooters, highlighting its historical significance and unique appeal. While CTF was once a staple, its rarity in current titles is attributed to the rise of service games and genre specialization, with few developers offering the variety that supported CTF's prominence.
The FPS skybox is underappreciated, so let's appreciate some
This opinion piece argues that the skybox, a crucial element in first-person shooters, is an underappreciated aspect of game design. The author highlights several games with exceptional skyboxes, from classic titles like Halo to modern releases like Doom Eternal, suggesting that artistic skyboxes can be more impactful than pure photorealism.
Peak extraction shooter is waiting 7 minutes and 38 seconds to kill one guy in particular
This opinion piece delves into the unique tension and emotional investment found in extraction shooters, using Bungie's Marathon as a primary example. The author, Morgan Park, recounts a lengthy encounter that highlights both the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the genre, particularly when playing solo.
Should Marathon change its divisively fast Server Slam time-to-kill?
Bungie is considering changes to Marathon's fast time-to-kill (TTK) following player feedback from the Server Slam event. The author argues that the current rapid TTK is beneficial for the game, allowing for comebacks when outnumbered and preventing drawn-out engagements due to the revive system. This fast pace encourages player awareness, similar to Hunt: Showdown, and the author believes it is currently well-balanced, though Bungie is monitoring player data.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
