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A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the retro first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, the video store simulation Retro Rewind, and the narrative game In Their Shoes. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder World's Goodest Pup, the comedy adventure Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, and the action platformer Dark Scrolls.
Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War! Review - Swarms, Satire, and Classic FPS Fun | COGconnected
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a first-person shooter that captures the manic propaganda of its movie inspiration. The game offers classic FPS fun with elements of satire.
60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is currently active and features over 60 discounted games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale includes a curated list of recommended titles, many of which are at their lowest prices ever, and will run until April 22, 2026.
Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale offers discounts on over 60 PS5 and PS4 games, with deals running until April 22, 2026. This guide highlights recommended titles that have received at least a 7/10 score, many at their lowest prices ever.
Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War Review – Do you want to know more?
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital, offers a familiar first-person shooter experience reminiscent of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun but with a greater sense of fragility. The game features a distinctive visual style contrasting 2D sprites with 3D bugs and includes voice work from original movie star Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico. While the core gameplay loop involves fending off swarms of bugs and completing objectives, the experience is hampered by repetitive environments, unsatisfying gunplay, and a poorly implemented mode where players can control bugs.
The Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings the PC hardware-demolishing FPS games in one great package, and it's cheaper than ever right now
The Crysis Remastered Trilogy, which updates the sci-fi first-person shooter games for modern hardware, is currently available at a reduced price. This collection is considered an essential experience for PC gamers.
Even as a Dream Quest Guide in Palia
This guide details how to complete the "Even as a Dream" main story quest in Palia, which involves healing the Zendruu Tree and the surrounding forest. Players will need to correctly place four Flowflowers in a specific order to complete the ritual and receive rewards such as Renown Points and unique items.
Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite. Some titles are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members, while others are free for all Xbox members during the event period.
Counter-Strike 2 Reload Rework Casually Changes the Entire Game
Valve has released a significant update for Counter-Strike 2 that overhauls the reloading mechanic, discarding leftover ammo and introducing trade-offs based on weapon reserve magazines. The patch also adds map guides for the first five rounds and the ability to set up custom games. Counter-Strike 2, the relaunched version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, continues to be a popular free-to-play title on PC.
High On Life 2: Give Me More of This Revolution Story
High On Life 2 is a colorful, gross, and adorable sci-fi comedy FPS that tackles revolution against the corrupt rich and Big Pharma. While the humor could have been pushed further, the game offers a refreshing take on urgent stories without taking itself too seriously. The PC version on Steam suffers from high spec requirements and game-breaking bugs, but the overall experience is an engaging celebration of rebellion.
Valve Forces Us to Ditch Almost 30 Years of Muscle Memory With This One Huge Change to Counter-Strike 2 - IGN
Valve has significantly altered the reload mechanic in Counter-Strike 2, forcing players to discard all remaining ammo in a magazine when reloading. This change aims to add higher stakes to reloading decisions, deviating from the typical shooter approach where partially used magazines can be reloaded without penalty. The update also includes map guides for new players and improvements to custom game hosting.
Valve thinks reloading in Counter-Strike 2 needed "higher stakes" after 27 years, so early reloads now delete…
Valve has updated the reloading mechanic in Counter-Strike 2, introducing higher stakes for the action after nearly three decades. Previously, players could reload at any time with minimal penalty, but the new system discards all remaining ammo in the dropped magazine, forcing a full reload from reserves.
Valve say Counter-Strike 2's reloading needed "higher stakes", so you now dump all the ammo left in a clip when you reload early
Valve has updated Counter-Strike 2 to introduce higher stakes for reloading, a change that discards all remaining ammo in a magazine when a player reloads early. This new mechanic aims to add more strategic depth to the game's combat by penalizing players for unnecessary reloads. The update also notes that most guns will now have three reserve magazines.
Ex-Overwatch Dev's New FPS Action Game Opens For Testing Soon, How To Sign Up
The Legend of California, a new first-person shooter from former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan and developer Kintsugiyama, will hold its first public playtest from March 26-30 on Steam. While not everyone who requests access will be accepted, players invited to the alpha test will be able to share content freely. Future tests, including a larger beta, are planned before an early-access launch.
AI.VI Released
Out of Time and indie.io have released AI.VI, a new action game for Windows and macOS. The game combines first-person shooter and tower defense elements and is available on Steam with a 20% discount.
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.
All That Is Not Gold Quest Guide in Palia
This guide details the 'All That Is Not Gold' main story quest in Palia, which involves exploring a cave, interacting with echolings, and solving a puzzle by lighting braziers in a specific order. Completing this quest rewards players with 25 Renown Points and automatically begins the 'Road Not Taken' quest.
Retired War Bot Returns in AI.VI, Out Now on Steam
The fast-paced FPS and tower defense hybrid AI.VI, developed by Out of Time and published by indie.io, is now available on Steam and the indie.io store. Players control AI.VI, a retired war bot defending a mining outpost from the ruthless P.A.S.C.A.L. Gigacorporation using a blend of shooting, strategic base defense, and elemental combat.
Release Dates/Windows
Duck Side of the Moon has received an official release date trailer, with its release set for May 7th. Additionally, the psychedelic first-person shooter TAMASHIKA is launching on April 10th, 2026.
Survive The Hunt In Dinosaurs Bodycam
Dinosaurs Bodycam, a survival horror FPS developed and published by GamePoc, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game utilizes a bodycam perspective to enhance immersion and tension as players investigate a research facility overrun by genetically enhanced dinosaurs.
