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Directive 8020 Gets A Creepy New Co-op Focused Trailer
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for Directive 8020, highlighting its co-op gameplay mechanics. The horror title, launching May 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, will feature offline co-op for up to five players, with online multiplayer planned post-launch. Players will navigate a dangerous alien planet as crew members of a crashed colony ship.
Blight: Survival Gets New Trailer to Celebrate 1.5 Million Wishlists, More Details Revealed
Haenir Studio and Behaviour Interactive released a new trailer for their co-op action horror game Blight: Survival, celebrating over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Senior creative director Ashley Pannell discussed the game's development, community engagement, and its blend of extraction and round-based elements, emphasizing a focus on risk-reward in combat and exploration. The game is in development for PC with no release date announced.
If You Loved Space Marine 2, Toxic Commando Might Be Your Next Co-op Fix
Toxic Commando is presented as a potential successor to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for players seeking a chaotic co-op experience. While Space Marine 2 emphasizes disciplined, weighty combat, Toxic Commando aims for personality-driven chaos with a B-movie aesthetic. Both games share core co-op shooter pillars like readable combat, emergent storytelling, and engaging mission flow, suggesting Toxic Commando could appeal to squads who enjoyed the camaraderie and intense moments of Space Marine 2.
Blight: Survival Remerges After 1.5 Million Steam Wishlists and a Viral Trailer With a New Look at Gameplay - IGN
Blight: Survival has resurfaced with a new gameplay trailer and a promise of major updates in 2026, following the accumulation of 1.5 million Steam wishlists. Developers Haenir Studio and publisher Behaviour Interactive are planning small-scale playtests to refine the medieval co-op action horror game, which features combat finishers and extraction elements.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
New trailer for Aesir Interactive’s open-world action survival game ‘EverRail’
Aesir Interactive has released a new trailer for their upcoming open-world action survival game, EverRail. Players must manage a massive, battery-powered train across a frozen wasteland, balancing on-rail, aerial glider, and on-foot expedition gameplay. The game features a permadeath successor system where players assume the role of another passenger if their current character perishes.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Commence ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’; Tripwire Interactive Releases Killing Floor 3’s Third Seasonal Update, Packed with New Content and Features
Tripwire Interactive has released the third seasonal update for Killing Floor 3, titled 'Operation: Deep Freeze,' for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This free update introduces a new Antarctic map, a new Specialist named Masterson III, new weapons like the Tekko-Kagi and M-97 Trench Gun, a new Scavenger Zed and Alpha Scavenger boss, and gameplay enhancements to speed up combat. The update also includes a new Survival Option for longer missions and the Season Three Supply Pass with a comic book reader.
Outbound Steals the Spotlight at Future Games Show with a New Multiplayer Trailer
Outbound, an open-world cozy exploration title from Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games, will launch on April 23, 2026, for PC and consoles. A new trailer showcased its 4-player co-op gameplay, where players can live, craft, and explore from a shared mobile base. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Review – John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (PS5)
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a cinematic first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment Publishing. While the game features impressive visuals, sound design, and voice acting, inspired by John Carpenter's film work, its gameplay can be overwhelming with constant swarms of enemies and a generic plot. The co-op focused shooter offers a variety of weapons and abilities, but may struggle to retain players seeking a deeper narrative.
New PS5 Co-Op Action Game Gets Solid Reviews
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a co-op first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game, which features mercenaries fighting zombies released by the Sludge God, is receiving solid reviews with an average score of 74 on OpenCritic, with many critics praising its chaotic fun and co-op mechanics despite some repetitive elements.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review – Gamerhub UK
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a co-op romp reminiscent of Left 4 Dead and Call of Duty Zombies. The game offers a classic experience with guns, guts, and glory.
Wandering Wizard Reveals Chaotic Multiplayer Party Game Gobby Gang
Wandering Wizard has unveiled Gobby Gang, a chaotic 4-player co-op physics heist game where players control mischievous goblins. The game features physics-driven tools, destructible voxel caves, and emergent chaos designed for viral moments. Gobby Gang is now available to wishlist on Steam, with its first trailer and Steam page released.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review - guns, guts, and glory | Pocket Tactics
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers a classic co-op shooter experience reminiscent of Left 4 Dead and Call of Duty Zombies. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay with a blend of shooting and gore.
Fortnite Save the World Poised for Free-to-Play Release - GameHaunt
Fortnite Save the World will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, after eight years as a paid title. Epic Games is also launching the mode on the Nintendo Switch 2, while continuing support for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Original founders will retain their perks, including earning V-Bucks, while new players will have access to the co-op PvE experience against AI Husks.
Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Is Going Free-To-Play, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's PvE co-op mode, Save the World, will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026. The mode will also be available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Players who pre-register will receive in-game rewards, and current players will be gifted items as a thank you.
Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Goes Free-To-Play, Now Available For Switch 2
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite's original PvE mode, Save The World, will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. The mode will not be available on the original Nintendo Switch or mobile devices. Current players will receive in-game rewards as a thank you for their support.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review: Steering through the apocalypse
Saber Interactive's zombie shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers enjoyable co-op gameplay, though its scope is limited. The game provides a decent experience for players looking for cooperative apocalyptic fun.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Interview – Hordes, Boss Fights, Nintendo Switch 2, And More
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits discusses John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, detailing its advanced Swarm Engine for massive enemy hordes, unique special enemies like the Skunk and Stalker, and event-style boss fights. The interview also covers the significant role of vehicles, drawing on expertise from SnowRunner, player progression systems, mission structure, performance targets for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Fighting off massive zombie hordes in Toxic Commando gives me the Left 4 Dead rush, though it struggles to sustain the thrill
Toxic Commando offers satisfying zombie-slaying action and fun vehicle combat, reminiscent of Left 4 Dead and World War Z. However, its limited use of unique class powers and a relatively short nine-mission campaign raise concerns about long-term replayability and grind appeal, despite competent AI bots on lower difficulties.
