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Invariant Re-Announced [Updated]
Faros Game Studio has re-announced Invariant, a survival horror first-person shooter. The game was initially revealed in 2024 by a development team including Croteam veteran Josip Makjanić.
Invariant Re-Announced
Faros Game Studio has re-announced Invariant, a survival horror first-person shooter originally revealed in 2024. The studio was founded by Croteam veteran Josip Makjanić.
The remarkable story of Unreal 2, the sequel rescued from development hell by dooming it to failure: 'There was…
This article details the troubled development of Unreal 2, originally envisioned as a revolutionary FPS by Legend Entertainment. Creative differences, leadership crises, and a problematic business deal with Infogrames led to significant feature cuts, including multiplayer, and a rushed release. Despite its compromised state, the game's post-launch multiplayer expansion, Unreal 2: XMP, was well-received, but ultimately too late to save the studio.
007: Nightfire review (2003)
This 2003 review of 007: Nightfire for PC criticizes the game for its bugs, poor AI, and uninspired storytelling, deeming it a disappointment compared to other spy games like No One Lives Forever. Despite a detailed environment and some promising sequences, the game ultimately falls short of delivering a thrilling James Bond experience, with its multiplayer being only 'okay'.
KILLFLOW - DEMO Release, Summer Game Fest & India Games Showcase Announcement
ClusterFame Games announced that the demo for its retro FPS game, KILLFLOW, will be released on June 1, 2026, and will be part of Steam Next Fest. The game will also be showcased during Summer Game Fest and the India Games Showcase, with a live gameplay broadcast on its Steam page.
This weekend is your last chance to try explosive new FPS Hell Let Loose Vietnam for free ahead of launch
Expression Games is hosting the final open beta for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam this weekend, offering players a free trial of the upcoming tactical multiplayer FPS. The beta, which ends on Monday, June 1, allows players to experience the game's 50-on-50 battles set in the Vietnam War, featuring asymmetric gameplay between US and North Vietnamese forces.
Modern Warfare 4's new movement tech makes my rusty old bones ache
The author expresses concern over the new movement mechanics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, feeling they cater to faster playstyles that leave older, more tactical players behind. While Infinity Ward aims to satisfy all player types with enhanced weapon feel and fluid traversal, the author fears these changes will alienate players who prefer a slower, more deliberate approach.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Beta
Expression Games and Team17 have launched an open beta for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam on PC via Steam. This upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter allows players to experience combat in Vietnam.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Announced, Takes Place During a New Hypothetical Korean War
Infinity Ward and Activision Blizzard have announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to release on October 23, 2026. The game will feature a campaign centered on a hypothetical Korean War and introduces significant changes to multiplayer, including the removal of bloom and a rebuilt recoil system. Support for Call of Duty: Warzone will end on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the launch of Modern Warfare 4.
Counter-Strike's co-creator isn't worried about low player counts: "Those people are never going to play your game."
Minh 'Gooseman' Le, co-creator of Counter-Strike, is not concerned about the low player counts for his game, Alpha Response, which is currently in Steam Early Access. He believes that the critics are not the target audience and that the developers are focusing on polishing the game before extensive marketing. Le hopes Alpha Response can achieve similar success to Payday upon its full release later this year.
An Overwatch poster has been spotted in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, leaving some to speculate a collaboration is on…
An Overwatch poster spotted in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has fueled speculation about a potential collaboration between the two Activision Blizzard titles. While the poster's inclusion is explained by the game's South Korean setting, fans are discussing possibilities for in-game crossovers and character skins.
Spioner i mörkret – Hur Splinter Cell skakade om multiplayer
The article analyzes the innovative Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer mode introduced in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and refined in Chaos Theory. This asymmetrical mode pitted stealthy spies against heavily armed mercenaries, creating a unique cat-and-mouse experience that is considered a high point in multiplayer gaming, despite later iterations in Blacklist diluting its core appeal.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 supports Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse controls, but I really wouldn't recommend it
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2, a feature the author strongly advises against due to stability and comfort issues during intense gameplay. While the Joy-Cons are functional for casual use, a dedicated gaming mouse is recommended for a better experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed for October 23
Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, set to launch on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a campaign centered on a global conflict in the Korean Peninsula, with Captain Price returning in a separate storyline. Multiplayer will introduce the Ballistic Authority system and 12 Core maps, while the DMZ extraction mode also returns.
The Void – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Void is a wave-based survival horror first-person shooter where players face demonic hordes with limited resources. The game emphasizes strategic positioning and resource management, combining arcade shooter speed with survival horror tension. A beta demo is available for players to request access.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Officially Revealed, Set During a Korean Peninsula Crisis
Infinity Ward has officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a first-person shooter set during a Korean Peninsula crisis. The campaign follows Private Park and Captain Price through various global locations, while multiplayer features a new Ballistic Authority system and a reconfigurable Kill Block map. The extraction-based DMZ mode will also return. The game launches on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
DIOXIDE Announced
Byte Barrel, the developer of Forgive Me Father, has announced DIOXIDE, a new first-person shooter for Windows PC. A playable demo is slated for release in the third quarter of this year, with the full release date yet to be announced.
Everything is Gun! Rejects "Safe" Modern Shooters to Fuse Game-Breaking Isaac Synergies with Raw Unapologetic 90s Speed
Incineration Productions announced Everything is Gun!, a PC roguelike FPS launching in Q4 2027. The game aims to fuse the high-speed, skill-based gameplay of 90s shooters with the game-breaking synergies found in titles like The Binding of Isaac. Key features include uncapped momentum, Isaac-style weapon mutations, and asynchronous multiplayer revenge mechanics.
Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the game will feature a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula, extensive multiplayer modes with new movement and gunplay mechanics, and the extraction-based DMZ mode. The title will also integrate with Call of Duty: Warzone, with older console versions of Warzone being phased out.
