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StarCraft general manager says 'tension' was the key to designing a StarCraft game from a first-person perspective — 'Every shot matters. Everything you do matters'
StarCraft general manager and creative director Dan Hay discussed the design philosophy behind the upcoming first-person shooter entry in the series, emphasizing the crucial role of 'tension' in creating a dangerous and engaging combat experience. Unlike the original real-time strategy games, this new perspective requires players to actively protect themselves, making every action feel significant.
Wardogs delivers what Battlefield 6 was too console-brained to pull off: A real server browser
Wardogs is praised for its effective server browser, which offers a community-driven experience that Battlefield 6 lacks. The article criticizes Battlefield 6's "Portal" system as a poor substitute for a true server browser, highlighting Wardogs' success in implementing features fans have long desired in the genre.
Co-Op Cooking FPS Mayhem À La Carte Announced for PC
505 Games and Ingame Studios have announced Mayhem À La Carte, a four-player co-op cooking game with first-person shooter elements. Players will manage a restaurant and defend it from attackers simultaneously. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2027.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
Brutally Hard And Tense FPS Escape From Tarkov Is Cheaper Than Ever Right Now
Escape From Tarkov, a brutally hard and tense extraction shooter, is currently available at its lowest price ever with a 30% discount on Steam. The game, developed by Battlestate Games, offers a challenging experience where players risk losing all their gear upon death. Its recent launch on Steam makes it more accessible for newcomers looking for a demanding militaristic FPS.
PlayStation Store Surprise Drops PS5 Action Game for Dino Crisis Fans
The PlayStation Store has released Ferocious, a new dinosaur-themed first-person shooter that may appeal to fans of Dino Crisis. Developed by OMYOG and published by tinyBuild, the game is available on PlayStation 5 for under $20 with a launch discount for PS Plus members. While it received mixed reviews on PC, early PS Store user feedback has been very positive.
Alien Deathstorm's intense, relentless FPS action was a surprise Gamescom highlight - even if it nearly made my brain explode
Alien Deathstorm, a sci-fi horror FPS from Rebellion, was a standout demo at Gamescom, offering intense, relentless action. The game focuses on dynamic encounters with numerous aliens and environmental hazards, reminiscent of Dead Space but with a constant, overwhelming pace. Despite its difficulty, the preview highlights the game's engaging atmosphere and promising gameplay loop, with an easy mode planned for the full release.
How to invite friends & create a squad - Wardogs
This guide explains how to invite friends and create squads in the first-person shooter Wardogs. Players can invite friends via the Steam friends list after joining a match or by sharing a Server ID. Squads can be created within a match for persistent voice chat.
We played Turok: Origins on Nintendo Switch 2, here are our thoughts
A preview of Turok: Origins on the Nintendo Switch 2 reveals a prequel to the classic franchise developed by Saber Interactive. The game features both first-person and third-person perspectives, satisfying gunplay with finishers, and a bow-and-arrow combat option. Despite a delay for polishing, the demo showed promise with responsive controls and a strong adherence to the Turok vibe.
Wardogs Is a Hit on Steam, and It’s Already on Sale for $33
The new online first-person shooter Wardogs has achieved significant success on Steam since its release on September 10. The game is currently available for $33 through Fanatical.
Overwatch's newest hero is yet another example of how Team 4 is on a generational run
Overwatch's newest hero, Doctrine, has been unveiled as a Support character with unique abilities that boost allies' attack and healing. The article praises Team 4's continued creativity and innovation, highlighting Doctrine as the best new hero since the game's rework.
Blizzard's new StarCraft shooter is "not a seasonal game," says lead: "The story has a beginning, a…
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that its new StarCraft game will be a narrative-driven, open-world first-person shooter, not a seasonal live-service title. Lead Dan Hay stated the game will be a 'box product' with a definitive beginning, middle, and end, drawing comparisons to Far Cry and Borderlands.
New StarCraft title to launch in 2030, will be an open-world FPS
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon 2026 that the next StarCraft title will be an open-world first-person shooter, scheduled for release in 2030. This marks a significant departure from the franchise's real-time strategy roots. The game will feature a standalone story with a definitive ending, and Blizzard also revealed Diablo 5 for Spring 2029 and World of Warcraft: Forever.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse Review – It’s seriously… something
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a roguelite cooperative first-person shooter that brings back the series' signature big guns and crass humor, but struggles to maintain fun over repeated attempts. While the weapon variety and core mechanics are satisfying, the game suffers from a slow unlock pace, repetitive content, humorless dialogue, and numerous bugs, particularly with its online multiplayer. The developers at Behaviour Interactive have introduced some interesting systems, but they ultimately fail to keep runs fresh, leading to a "mishmash of different systems" that doesn't quite work.
Sprawl Zero launch trailer – new Nintendo Switch 2 game inspired by 2000s FPS games
Sprawl Zero, a new first-person shooter inspired by 2000s console FPS games, has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. The game features fast-paced combat, physics-based mechanics, and a gritty cyberpunk setting reminiscent of titles like F.E.A.R. and Halo.
SCROOMAGE – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
SCROOMAGE is a fast-paced, comical, and violent boomer-shooter where players embody Scrume C. Guai, a character with immense physical power. The game features comic-inspired first-person shooter gameplay with light platforming elements, where players earn cash bounties for high-performance missions to purchase upgrades. The beta demo is available now.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
Wardogs dev reflects on the FPS game's messy Steam takeover: "We either fix the queue now or we're f***ed"
Massive multiplayer shooter Wardogs experienced a chaotic launch on Steam, with over 365,000 concurrent players overwhelming the servers and causing issues with anticheat bans. Developer Bulkhead, led by figures like Howard Philpott and James Tatum-Dean, worked quickly to deploy a hotfix that resolved the login queue problems. Despite initial setbacks, the game achieved over 1.5 million sales and an 83% Steam review average.
The Games That Changed How We Play
This article celebrates National Video Games Day by highlighting games that have significantly impacted gameplay and the industry. It covers titles like Pong, PAC-MAN, Super Mario Bros, DOOM, and Minecraft, detailing their innovations in genres, mechanics, and player interaction.
We played Sin: Reloaded, here are our thoughts
A preview of Sin: Reloaded, developed by Nightdive Studios, highlights improvements over the original Sin Gold, including updated levels and exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 features. Despite initial struggles with gameplay mechanics, the author found the remaster's fluid action enjoyable and anticipates its release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
