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Dark fantasy ‘boomer shooter’ Nailcrown announced for PC
Bohemia Interactive and Destructive Creations have announced Nailcrown, a brutal, old-school first-person shooter with dark fantasy elements. The game is set to be released on PC.
Better Than Dead Launches Today on Steam
Better Than Dead, a bodycam-style first-person shooter inspired by Hong Kong action cinema, has launched in Early Access on Steam for PC. The game features intense close-quarters combat, a photorealistic Hong Kong setting, and a tight, linear level design. A new launch trailer showcases the game's brutal firefights and fast-paced gunplay.
One Of Steam’s Breakout Roguelites Is Getting A Sequel
Prophecy Games has announced Deadzone: Rogue 2, a sequel to their 2025 roguelite first-person shooter. The new title will feature refined gunplay, an expanded progression system, new environments, and more enemies. A demo is planned for June 2026 on PC, with the full game coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in the future.
Everyone knows Wolfenstein 3D made the FPS a phenomenon. What this mod presupposes is… what if it didn't?
The Isowulf mod reimagines Wolfenstein 3D from an isometric perspective, prompting speculation about whether the first-person shooter genre would have emerged if this had been the original design. Despite the hypothetical impact, the mod is praised for its faithful recreation and the enduring quality of id Software's original design.
FERRA is a cyberpunk FPS slasher inspired by Doom and Anime
FERRA is an upcoming cyberpunk FPS slasher developed by EllipsisWorks, set in a futuristic Japan. Players control Yako, a former PMC operative seeking revenge after being experimented on. The game features a dual-form combat system, blending firearms with a fast-paced beast form, and utilizes a unique visual style mixing 3D environments with hand-drawn 2D anime-inspired animations.
Battlefield 6: Season 3 – Hands on with Railway to Golmud
Battlefield 6's Season 3 introduces a revamped "Railway to Golmud" map, a remake of a Battlefield 4 classic, featuring enhanced visuals and expanded village areas. The season also brings back the Obliteration game mode, new weapons, and aims to address player concerns following the game's initial release. Future updates will include another map remake, "Cairo Bazaar," and further quality-of-life improvements.
Battlefield 6's first truly big map feels like playing a different, much better Battlefield
The remake of Battlefield 4's Railway to Golmud map for Battlefield 2042 significantly improves the on-foot player experience with better cover and more dynamic sightlines. This new map is considered the best in the game, addressing criticisms of Battlefield 2042's restrictive map design and lack of downtime.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sales Update
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a first-person shooter with a 1930s cartoon aesthetic, has achieved over 730,000 sales since its release in April. This update provides the latest sales figures for the game.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is an Official Indie Hit, Sells Better Than Expected
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire has sold over 730,000 copies since its launch, exceeding publisher PlayStack's expectations and allowing them to recoup all development and marketing costs. Sales are evenly split between consoles and PC, with three million wishlists indicating continued growth potential. This success has led PlayStack to increase its revenue projections for fiscal year 2026.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Has Sold 730,000 Units Since Launch, Recoups Publisher’s Expenses
Fumi Games' first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has sold approximately 730,000 units across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch since its April 16th launch. Publisher PlaySide Games announced that the game has recouped its publishing and marketing expenses, generating $21.4 million in gross platform sales and $13 million in revenue before royalties. The company anticipates continued strong sales and is working on a paid expansion for a Q4 2026 release.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 release countdown: Exact date and time
Battlefield 6 Season 3 is set to launch globally on May 12, bringing new weapons, attachments, and a new map titled Railway to Golmund. The update will also introduce a Ranked Battle Royale mode with its own leaderboard. Subsequent content updates are scheduled for June 9 and June 30.
AlteredBlood+ is a movement shooter set at the end of the universe where the key to survival is soaking up your enemies' blood
AlteredBlood+ is a movement-focused first-person shooter set in a distant future where humanity clings to existence. Players take on the role of a Reaper, a creation of the cosmic entity MOTHER, and must utilize enemy blood to enhance their abilities and weapons. A demo is available on Steam, allowing players to experience the game's fast-paced combat and unique mechanics.
How a trio of Canadian modders stumbled into making an official Die Hard game: 'I've had projects disappear that had 10 times the promise that this did'
This article details the journey of Canadian modders Russ Bullock, Bryan Ekman, and Jay Holtslander as they transformed an unofficial Half-Life mod into the official Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza game. The founders of Piranha Games faced challenges with engine choices, creative differences, and the transition from modding to commercial development, ultimately leading to Holtslander's departure before the game's release.
This very normal Half-Life mod lets you play as 'queen of spacetime' Max Caulfield, and it's convinced me that the next Life is Strange should be a full-on boomer shooter
A new Half-Life mod, Half-Life is Strange, allows players to control Max Caulfield from the Life is Strange series. The mod integrates Max's powers and dialogue into the Half-Life universe, with the author suggesting the next Life is Strange game could be a full boomer shooter. The mod is still in development.
PVKK Delayed
The release of the first-person defense simulation game PVKK has been delayed until next year. Originally slated for release this summer, the development team announced the postponement on Steam. Further details regarding the new release window are expected.
The Least Toxic FPS Games for Adults (2026 Edition) | TAG
This guide ranks first-person shooter games based on their low toxicity for adult players, evaluating community culture, moderation, mode selection, and adult playability. Games like Deep Rock Galactic and Warframe excel due to their co-op PvE design, while titles like Rainbow Six Siege are included for their active moderation efforts. The article emphasizes that co-op PvE or games with self-selecting, devoted playerbases generally offer the least toxic multiplayer experiences.
Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modes
Dark and Darker has received a fix for an issue that prevented players on Linux and Steam Deck from accessing certain game modes due to new anti-cheat measures. The Season 9 update also introduced new content like a revamped Inferno, skills for Rogue and Ranger, an in-game ping system, and a new party finder. The developer, Ironmace, has also reportedly resolved previous legal disputes with Nexon.
Sony reports $765 million impairment loss on Marathon and Destiny 2 studio Bungie for the last financial year, after…
Sony reported a significant impairment loss of approximately $765 million against Bungie's assets for the 2025 fiscal year. This loss is attributed to underperformance of titles like Marathon, which did not meet expectations following Bungie's $3.6 billion acquisition in 2022. Despite these financial setbacks, Sony's overall games division sales remained flat, with positive projections for the coming year.
Review – Mouse: P.I for Hire – PS5
Mouse: P.I for Hire is a first-person "Boomer Shooter" developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios, featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker as Jack Pepper, a private detective mouse in the anthropomorphic city of Mouseburg. The game blends noir themes with zany humor and fast-paced gunplay, offering weapon upgrades and a charming interactive map for travel between missions. Despite some missions feeling lengthy, the game is praised for its art design, gunplay, and overall presentation, earning an 84% score.
This bloody vampire FPS with Splatoon movement tech is the best $5 I've spent on Steam this week
Blood Vial is a retro-inspired micro-FPS available on Steam that offers fast-paced vampire-themed combat with unique movement mechanics inspired by Splatoon. The game's core loop involves collecting spilled blood to survive and use as a tactical resource for enhanced mobility, making it a compelling $5 purchase for quick bursts of action.
