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Bungie unvaulting Destiny 2 content was a studio-saving emergency decision, because Marathon updates were never going to…
Bungie's decision to unvault older Destiny 2 content was an emergency measure to save the studio, as updates for their new game Marathon were not sufficient to sustain operations. The controversial content vaulting, which removed campaigns and raids, eroded player trust and broke the game's narrative continuity. While unvaulting content is a positive step towards rebuilding that trust and offering a rich FPS experience, the studio's future remains uncertain given recent layoffs and the ongoing challenges with Marathon's development.
Call of Duty YouTuber Launches Petition to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking Following Successful Destiny Protests
Call of Duty YouTuber Tdawgsmitty has launched a petition to remove skill-based matchmaking from the franchise. This follows successful protests against the same system in Destiny.
Wardogs CEO braces for an Arc Raiders situation: "We're not going to have enough content for people"
Joe Brammer, CEO of developer Bulkhead, acknowledges that Wardogs, currently in Steam early access, may not have enough content to satisfy its large player base. He compares the situation to Arc Raiders, emphasizing the team's focus on delivering a great 1.0 launch for PC and consoles, despite the current demand.
Modern Warfare 4 should feel "ripped from the headlines," says Call of Duty developer: "It's been a while since we've seen the grunt perspective"
Infinity Ward aims for a gritty, grounded, 'ripped from the headlines' style for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, returning to a traditional modern warfare focus with a 'grunt perspective' in its campaign. The developer is emphasizing weapon fidelity and a balanced movement system that caters to both fast-paced and tactical players.
Robots versus fungi FPS Mycopunk is leaving early access next month
The co-op focused, robot versus fungi first-person shooter Mycopunk will be leaving early access and launching its 1.0 version on October 20. Developed by Pigeons at Play, the game tasks players with completing missions on alien planets to eradicate fungal infestations. The full release will be available on Steam, with the early access version playable now.
Beautiful Freaks of the Desert is a speedrunning FPS flipping the middle finger at all things data center
Beautiful Freaks of the Desert, a new speedrunning first-person shooter with an anti-AI and data center sentiment, received its world premiere trailer at the PC Gaming Show. The game is set for a Q4 2026 release on PC and features 50 bite-sized levels, six weapon systems, and an explorable open-world desert.
I urge you to check out this hidden object game where you play as the world's most helpful sniper
Sniper Dan, a new game from Denki, blends hidden-object gameplay with first-person shooting mechanics, offering a unique and wholesome take on the sharpshooting genre. Players assist characters by shooting objects to solve problems, with upgrades and cosmetic items available for purchase.
Magic Crab - Free Online Browser Game
Magic Crab is a free fantasy browser game developed by Bogrul that can be played instantly online without downloads. The article also briefly mentions other browser-based games including Mobile Caliber, Captain The Runner, City Architect Classic, and Color Jump.
Friendly fire in Wardogs is part of its special sauce
The inclusion of friendly fire in the first-person shooter Wardogs is highlighted as a key feature that enhances gameplay intensity and leads to humorous moments. Unlike many modern shooters that have removed this mechanic, Wardogs developer Bulkhead intentionally kept it in, with CEO Joe Brammer emphasizing its importance for emergent gameplay and player enjoyment.
Wardogs studio checks the Steam accounts of their hires to make sure they're "passionate about FPS games" as "you wouldn't let me go and make Final Fantasy"
Bulkhead, the studio behind Wardogs, verifies the Steam accounts of potential hires to ensure they are passionate about first-person shooter games. Executive director Joe Brammer believes this practice is crucial for maintaining the studio's focus and vision within the FPS genre, comparing it to not hiring someone unfamiliar with RPGs to make a Final Fantasy game.
PS5 Pro-Enhanced Hit Game is 80% Off on PlayStation Store
Dead Island 2 is currently 80% off on the PlayStation Store, with a free trial also available. This action role-playing survival horror game, set in a zombie-infested Los Angeles, has received over 38,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.21/5. The Standard Edition offer is valid until September 24, 2026.
I suck at Overwatch but I was dominating with new hero Doctrine, so I smell a nerf coming
The author, a self-proclaimed poor Overwatch player, found themselves surprisingly effective with the new hero Doctrine at BlizzCon 2026, leading to a prediction of an imminent nerf. Game director Aaron Keller acknowledged Doctrine's flexibility and high skill ceiling, while expressing uncertainty about his meta impact.
Wardogs boss admits "we definitely have a balancing issue" as blue team gets destroyed for "mixed…
The CEO of Wardogs developer Bulkhead, John Brammer, has admitted to a significant balancing issue within the game's early access period. Players have reported that the blue team consistently loses, while Brammer states green team wins most often, with red and green being fairly even. This imbalance is being actively investigated by the studio.
Cuthbert in Castle Wolfenstein - A First Person Shooter has arrived on the Plus/4!
A new homebrew game, "Cuthbert in Castle Wolfenstein," has been released for the Commodore Plus/4, demonstrating the platform's capability for first-person shooters. The game features Cuthbert exploring secret laboratories and collecting treasure across ten levels, shifting from classic adventure elements to a pseudo-3D perspective.
Roguelike FPS Dednet exists to spread "the gospel of PUBG," says creative director, which means it has "infinite" gameplay opportunities
PUBG: Dednet is a new roguelike FPS from the creators of PUBG, aiming to spread the "gospel of PUBG" with "infinite" gameplay opportunities. Creative director Dave Curd explains that unlike its predecessor, Dednet embraces imbalance through roguelike mechanics, encouraging aggressive play and frequent runs. The game features a '90s Pacific Northwest-inspired setting and aims to provide a chaotic, high-risk, high-reward experience for players tired of overly safe game design.
How Turok: Origins Hopes to Appeal to a New Generation 30 Years After the Original N64 Game
Developer Saber Interactive aims to introduce the Turok franchise to a new generation with Turok: Origins, acknowledging that many younger gamers are unfamiliar with the classic dinosaur-killing first-person shooter. The article discusses the challenge of appealing to players who have never experienced the original Nintendo 64 game.
Wardogs is the only FPS where I actually expect to get revived
Wardogs stands out as a unique first-person shooter where the medic role is highly accessible and rewarding, encouraging widespread cooperation. The game's incentive structure, which heavily rewards reviving teammates with in-game currency, makes playing as a medic a profitable and appealing choice. This design, combined with slower manual revives and a three-team structure that spreads out combat, fosters a strong sense of teamwork and ensures players are more likely to wait for a revive rather than giving up.
Midwinter Fan Remaster - A brilliant Amiga game from my youth gets a fan remaster via Steam!
The classic 1989 Amiga and Atari ST game Midwinter has been remastered and released on Steam Early Access by solo developer Mike Singleton. This ambitious project recreates a vast frozen world where players build a resistance against an invading army, blending strategy, stealth, and first-person shooting elements. The open development model allows the community to help shape the game's future mechanics.
I’d call the Sony Inzone M10S II a gaming monitor refresh rather than a sequel, but it is one of the slickest first-person shooter screens around
The Sony Inzone M10S II is a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor that excels for PC first-person shooters with its 1440p 540Hz and 720p 720Hz dual modes, vibrant OLED colors, and enhanced brightness. However, its high price and limited appeal outside of competitive PC gaming, particularly its lack of robust PlayStation 5 integration, prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
WARDOGS Launches to Big Sales & Early Problems
WARDOGS, a team-based FPS, has achieved significant commercial success since its Early Access launch on Steam, selling over two million copies in under five days. However, the game has been plagued by server capacity issues, login queues, and connection errors, leading to negative player reviews. Developer Bulkhead, led by CEO Joe Brammer, is actively addressing these problems while also facing scrutiny regarding their development practices and workload.
