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Borderlands 4 just got its first story DLC, and you can get the full experience at its lowest price yet
Borderlands 4 has received its first story DLC, offering players a chance to experience the game at a discounted price. This release aims to attract players who may have missed the game's initial launch or were hesitant due to its rocky start.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
Marathon (2026) Review
Marathon is a compelling extraction shooter with exceptional gunplay and a satisfying gameplay loop, despite its punishing nature. Developed by Bungie, the game offers diverse player classes and engaging contracts across three distinct maps, culminating in challenging endgame content. The narrative explores themes of unchecked capitalism and artificial intelligence, complemented by a strong aesthetic and electronic score.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II Still Feels Like a Turning Point for Star Wars Games
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is highlighted as a significant turning point for Star Wars games due to its introduction of force powers, lightsaber combat, and the narrative of Kyle Katarn. The article argues that these elements established a new standard for the franchise's interactive experiences.
BLEEDING – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
BLEEDING is a hardcore dieselpunk first-person shooter where players control a blue-collar worker with a combat prosthetic anvil. The game features a combat loop of shooting, smashing enemies with the anvil to retrieve ammunition, and health-restoring dashes. It boasts hand-painted dieselpunk visuals and promises fluid movement between aerial and ground-based attacks.
Marathon Review: A Brutal, But Enthralling Online FPS | Kotaku
Marathon is described as a brutal but enthralling online first-person shooter that leaves a lasting impression. Despite its quality, the article notes the common fate of many live-service games, suggesting Marathon might eventually fade away.
Marathon Review: A Brutal, But Enthralling Online FPS | Kotaku
GameSpot's review of Marathon highlights the game's incredible highs and painful lows, noting that its long-term success will depend on developer support. Despite its short match times, Marathon offers a rich and deep experience with strong fundamentals from Bungie.
Were PC gamers right to take against Syndicate's FPS reboot? Only one man with an ancient disc copy can find out
This article examines the 2012 first-person shooter reboot of Syndicate, exploring how EA's attempt to adapt the beloved strategy IP into a blockbuster shooter alienated PC fans. Despite its flaws and a challenging difficulty that frustrated players, the game is analyzed for its strong world-building, voice acting by Michael Wincott, and contributions from developers who later founded MachineGames, creators of the Wolfenstein reboot.
Talk the Talk Quest Guide in Palia
This guide details the "Talk the Talk" friendship quest for the character Ulfe in Palia. Players must increase their friendship with Ulfe to level 3 and complete "Nightly Terrors" to begin. The quest involves speaking with Tamala, finding a villager named Tish who relates to Ulfe's past, crafting a Flow Lantern, reading Ulfe's journal, and finally consulting Tamala to conclude the quest and receive rewards.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Switch 2 Upgrade: Is it Worth It?
Disney Dreamlight Valley has received an upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering improved frame rates, faster loading times, sharper visuals, and increased decoration limits. This free upgrade for existing owners enhances the game's performance and stability, though it still lags behind PC and console versions. The article discusses whether the upgrade is worthwhile for Switch 2 owners.
Starship Troopers: Extermination's latest update adds a big stompy mech, ideal for squashing the shooter's…
Starship Troopers: Extermination has received a new update that introduces a mech, a new weapon called the TW-7 Liberator, and a new battlefield called Hope's Retreat. The update also adjusts bug-hole vulnerability and enhances bug ambush tactics to increase the game's baseline difficulty.
Forgotten FPS sequel Heretic 2 gets a 'reverse-engineered sourceport' that fixes bugs, improves the framerate and adds 'lots of cosmetic improvements'
A new sourceport for the 1998 third-person action-adventure game Heretic 2 has been released, offering bug fixes, improved framerates, and cosmetic enhancements. This unofficial release requires the original game data and aims to make the sequel more accessible on modern PCs. The article also speculates on a potential official rerelease given Microsoft's ownership of both Activision and id Software, who published the original titles.
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.
High On Life 2 (XS) Review | VGChartz
High On Life 2 offers a solid follow-up with new features like skateboarding and more gun variety, though it may lack the novelty of its predecessor. The game blends puzzles, "extreme" vibes, and humor reminiscent of Rick & Morty, potentially limiting its broad appeal. Despite some glitches, it's a worthwhile experience for Game Pass subscribers, but its full price is harder to justify for casual fans.
Nytt Alien-spel från Sniper Elite-studion
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person shooter set in the Alien universe, scheduled for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game will feature action and horror elements on a storm-ravaged alien planet, though the classic xenomorphs have not yet been shown.
Nightly Terrors Quest Guide in Palia
This guide details the "Nightly Terrors" friendship quest in Palia, which involves helping the character Ulfe find an Umbraan recipe and cook S'mores. Players must reach Friendship Level 2 with Ulfe, find a recipe in his old house, have Tamala translate it, and then cook S'mores at a campfire to complete the quest and earn rewards.
Game Reviews
The Marathon review describes the game as a brutal yet enthralling online first-person shooter. It highlights the intense gameplay and engaging multiplayer experience.
"We were there in the 80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier." John and Brenda Romero reflect on the industry crisis
John and Brenda Romero reflect on the current state of the video game industry, likening it to the 1983 crash and describing it as "definitely crashier." Romero Games faced significant downsizing due to a funding pull, leading to a dramatic reduction in staff. Despite these challenges and industry-wide layoffs, the Romeros remain committed to developing their new game and express passion for creating games.
Marathon’s Review Scores vs. Fan Backlash: The Great Gaming Divide
The article analyzes the significant divide between professional game critics and the community regarding the upcoming game Marathon. While critics are awarding high scores and praising its depth, a vocal segment of the community expresses pre-launch controversy, suggesting a potential disconnect in expectations for the first-person shooter.
Sams from across the multiverse join forces this year in Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a multiplayer roguelite by Dead By Daylight creator Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive and Devolver Digital have announced Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a multiplayer roguelite first-person shooter. The game will feature co-op gameplay for up to five players, procedurally generated levels, and a mix of classic and new weapons. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this year.