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New Marvel Rivals style shooter hits PC, but pulled from Xbox and PlayStation
Fragpunk, a new hero shooter from Netease, has launched on PC but its release on Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 has been delayed due to unforeseen technical issues. The developers are working to optimize the console versions and have offered compensation to affected players, including refunds for pre-orders and in-game currency upon launch. The game is reportedly running well on Steam Deck, and crossplay is expected when the console versions eventually release.
25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can’t Miss In 2026
This guide highlights 25 of the best first-person shooter games available, focusing on newer titles that are easily accessible and offer engaging experiences. It covers a range of FPS subgenres, from competitive multiplayer and immersive VR to single-player campaigns with deep stories and unique mechanics.
This Heat-inspired FPS is free on PlayStation Plus, for PS5, but not PS4
Payday 3 is now available for free on PlayStation Plus, but exclusively for PlayStation 5 owners. While other PS Plus titles like High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac are cross-generational, the multiplayer heist shooter is a PS5 exclusive. This move by Sony highlights a growing trend of games phasing out PlayStation 4 support as developers focus on newer hardware.
This mature-rated game is free right now on PlayStation Plus, for PS4 and PS5
High On Life is currently available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Developed by Squanch Games, this mature-rated first-person shooter is known for its unique humor, talking weapons, and sci-fi adventure. The offer is available until early March.
Prime Day monitor deals are here, and I'm here to help you find the right screen
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on gaming monitors, including budget screens and OLED options. The article highlights the value of upgrading monitors as a cost-effective PC component upgrade and provides advice on identifying quality deals. It also touches on the benefits of high refresh rates for competitive gaming and mentions specific deals from Dell, Best Buy, and Newegg.
What is FPS or First Person Shooter? - PLAY4UK
This article explains the First-Person Shooter (FPS) genre, detailing its gameplay mechanics, common modes like mission and multiplayer, and its historical significance starting with "Wolfenstein 3D". It also clarifies the technical meaning of FPS as "Frames Per Second" and provides guidance on optimizing game settings and hardware for better performance.
Bioshock (Continued) - Present Perfect Gaming
This review of Bioshock highlights the game's immersive underwater city of Rapture and its compelling narrative, which is further enhanced by reading the prequel novel 'Rapture' concurrently. While the gameplay mechanics, particularly the final boss battle, are noted as imperfect, the game's integration of story, setting, and player choice, along with its blend of FPS, RPG, and survival horror elements, makes it a highly recommended and memorable experience.
Bioshock - Present Perfect Gaming
This review revisits the 2007 first-person shooter Bioshock, highlighting its enduring impact and atmospheric underwater city of Rapture. The article details the game's narrative, gameplay mechanics involving plasmids and gene tonics, and the moral choices players face, ultimately praising its deep story and immersive world.
Quake II
Quake II Remastered for PlayStation 5 offers a visually enhanced and authentic experience of the classic first-person shooter. Developed by id Software and Nightdive Studios, it features improved graphics, modernized gameplay with quality-of-life updates, and impressive audio design. While character animations and UI could be more contemporary, the remaster successfully blends nostalgia with modern convenience.
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FromSoftware has announced that development is underway for their new VR title, Robocracy. This co-op first-person shooter is set in space and is a sequel to Galactic Rangers VR. The team is working to deliver an immersive sci-fi experience for VR and sci-fi fans, and players can wishlist Robocracy on Steam.
ROBOCRACY Announcement Teaser
ROBOCRACY is a new VR sci-fi space co-op first-person shooter developed by DGMA, building on their previous success with DGMA Galactic Rangers VR. The game is primarily for Meta Quest and Pico devices, with a SteamVR port planned featuring enhanced graphics. ROBOCRACY utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and reimagines classic arcade shoot-em-up mechanics for modern VR.
Halo Infinite Review | Giant Bomb
Halo Infinite offers a compelling campaign with open-world elements and a satisfying grappling hook, though its story feels underdeveloped. The free-to-play multiplayer is praised as the best in the series, despite initial concerns about content and progression systems. The review also discusses the evolving nature of game reviews in the era of free-to-play and subscription services.
Halo Infinite Review
Halo Infinite offers a compelling campaign with open-world elements and a satisfying grappling hook, though its story feels underdeveloped. The free-to-play multiplayer is praised for its polished gameplay and engaging modes, despite launching with a limited number of maps and a flawed progression system. The reviewer questions the traditional review format for free-to-play and subscription-based games, suggesting alternative formats like podcasts are better suited for modern gaming discourse.
Call of Duty: Vanguard – Ultimate Edition Review (Xbox Series X)
Call of Duty: Vanguard Ultimate Edition on Xbox Series X offers a gritty World War II campaign with stunning visuals and cinematic action. The game features a robust multiplayer suite with numerous modes and maps, alongside an overhauled Zombies experience. While it delivers expected Call of Duty thrills, some occasional performance stutters and repetitive MVP cutscenes are noted.
OVERWATCH
Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Players select from over 30 heroes across three roles to compete in objective-based matches. The game is available on PC and features cosmetic rewards, a competitive mode, and player-created content through the Workshop.
#10 Best Free FPS Games For PC: [Available On Steam]
This article lists ten free-to-play first-person shooter games available on PC, highlighting titles like Realm Royale, Warface, and Destiny 2. It provides brief descriptions, developer information, and release dates for each game, aiming to help budget-conscious gamers find enjoyable experiences.
Doom Eternal Review | Giant Bomb
Doom Eternal builds upon its predecessor with increased mobility, more demons, and expanded weapon systems, offering some of the most frantic shooter action available. While the complexity can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially on consoles like the PlayStation 4 Pro, the game excels at delivering intense combat scenarios and impressive visual fidelity on PC. The addition of the Battlemode multiplayer offers an engaging asymmetric experience.
Doom Eternal Review
Doom Eternal builds upon its predecessor with increased mobility, more demons, and expanded weapon systems, offering intense and overwhelming shooter action. While the sheer volume of mechanics can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially on consoles, the game excels in its frantic combat sequences and impressive visual design. The addition of Battlemode provides a compelling multiplayer experience.
#7 Highly Compressed PC Games Under 50MB [Working!]
This article lists several classic PC games that are highly compressed and available in sizes under 50MB, focusing primarily on titles from the 1990s. It highlights games like Ultima Underworld 2, Heretic, DOOM, and Tomb Raider 2, noting their original release years and developers.
#5 Highly Compressed PC Games Under 20MB [Working!]
This article lists five highly compressed PC games that are under 20MB, including classics like Tomb Raider (1996), Eye of the Beholder (1990), Diablo (1996), and Wolfenstein 3D (1992). It highlights their developers, publishers, and original release platforms.
