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Better Than Dead Next Month
MicroProse Software and MONTE GALLO have announced that Better Than Dead, a hardcore bodycam first-person shooter set in Hong Kong, will be released on May 12th. The game is expected to launch on PC.
Hong Kong-set ‘bodycam FPS’ Better Than Dead gets a release date
The bodycam FPS game Better Than Dead, developed by Monte Gallo, is set to release on PC via Steam Early Access on May 12th. The game will remain in Early Access for six to twelve months, with plans to add more levels, a 'true ending', and a 'For Heaven' hardcore mode upon full launch. The title draws inspiration from classic Hong Kong action cinema.
SKIRMISH: ASCENSION ARRIVES IN VALORANT SEASON 2026 // ACT 3
Riot Games has announced Skirmish: Ascension, a new mode for VALORANT launching with Season 2026 // Act 3 on April 29, 2026. This mode features a curated Agent pool with limited abilities, staged weapons, and a competitive ladder with 1v1 and 2v2 queues. The update also includes the new Kuronami Collection and an all-new Battlepass.
Better Than Dead Sets Release Date for May 12
Better Than Dead, a bodycam-style first-person shooter developed by MonteGallo and published by MicroProse, will launch on May 12. The game features intense, close-quarters combat inspired by Hong Kong action cinema, set in photorealistic urban environments. A new trailer showcases its fast-paced gameplay and uncompromising tone.
INDUSTRIA 2 – Everything You Need to Know
INDUSTRIA 2, developed by Bleakmill, is set to enhance its predecessor with a greater focus on pace and storytelling, blending exploration and combat for slow-burning tension. The game will feature refined gunplay, overhauled AI, richer visuals, and a strong survival horror influence, all built on Unreal Engine 5. It is scheduled for release on April 15th as a PC exclusive.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena review (2009)
This 2009 review of The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena praises its brutal melee combat, stealth mechanics, and dark humor, noting its improvements over the prequel Escape from Butcher Bay. Despite some frustrating checkpointing and a shift to more traditional shooter elements in later levels, the game's engaging gameplay and adult themes make it a memorable experience.
"There was an arrogant assumption that players of shooters didn't want and wouldn't care about a story; we just didn't believe this": Go behind the scenes of Half-Life with legendary Valve designer Marc Laidlaw
Legendary Valve designer Marc Laidlaw discusses the development of Half-Life, revealing early concepts like 'Ivan the Space Biker' and the decision to delay release for a major redesign. He emphasizes Valve's belief that players desired story in shooters, a contrast to the prevailing industry assumption at the time. Laidlaw also touches on the game's technical achievements, innovative AI, and its lasting impact on the first-person shooter genre.
Better Than Dead launches in Early Access on May 12
The bodycam first-person shooter Better Than Dead is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on May 12. The game will be available for purchase at a discounted price during its early access period.
RetroSpace adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions
The disco-punk space-horror first-person shooter RetroSpace is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Further details on the release date for these platforms were not immediately available.
If you like Battlefield at its most chaotic, I promise you'll love digging tunnels and flying choppers in Hell Let…
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers a chaotic and engaging asymmetrical multiplayer shooter experience, focusing on long, strategic matches with distinct strengths and weaknesses for American and North Vietnamese forces. The game features vast maps, deep team coordination, and immersive jungle environments with excellent sound design, making it accessible yet deep for players.
Sydless launches May 27
Sydless, a fast-paced first-person shooter that features a unique bouncing ball weapon mechanic, is set to launch on May 27. The game emphasizes quick reflexes and strategic use of its core gameplay element.
Windrose: Where to Find the Gunpowder Crates (The Bitter Pill Quest)
This guide details how to complete "The Bitter Pill" side quest in the game Windrose, focusing on locating the crucial Gunpowder Crates. Players must find these crates at the Blackbeard Ruins Excavation Site in the Foothills biome, which are mislabeled as "Trade Company Crates." The quest also involves defeating Thomas Richards, confronting François Arnaud, and rescuing his son from the Grim Reaper ship.
This new wireless gaming headset from RIG delivers 'studio-grade' audio and has been 'custom-tuned for…
RIG has launched the R8 Spectre Pro, a new wireless gaming headset available in PlayStation and Xbox variants, priced at $179.99. The headset features 40mm graphene drivers, over 60 hours of battery life, and is designed with "studio-grade" audio custom-tuned for first-person shooters. Both models are compatible with PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.
Windrose: Fifteen Men on a Dead Man’s Chest Quest Walkthrough
This guide provides a walkthrough for the "Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest" side quest in the game Windrose, located in the Coastal Jungle biome. The quest requires players to find a treasure chest, which can be dug up using a crafted Shovel. After looting the chest, players must defeat four Drowned enemies to complete the quest and receive rewards including Silver Ingots, Guineas, and XP.
Windrose: How to Find Doctor Galen
This guide explains how to find Doctor Galen, the ship's surgeon in the game Windrose, if he disappears from your base. Players can re-spawn Doctor Galen by interacting with a bonfire at one of their bases and selecting him from the 'Guests' menu to 'Settle' him. The article also mentions a similar method for spawning other NPCs like John Doe.
Escape from Tarkov's new sister shooter will have maps that are 4x EFT's size
Nikita Buyanov, director of Escape from Tarkov, revealed that his new sci-fi game, Fragmentary Order, will feature maps four to five times larger than those in Tarkov. Developed by Rant Gaming Studios using Unreal Engine, the game is described as a 'combat simulator' rather than an extraction shooter and is currently in early testing with closed alpha planned soon.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Preview: There’s No Hand-Holding in This Hardcore 50v50 Milsim
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a hardcore 50v50 military simulation that emphasizes slow-paced, communication-heavy gameplay. The preview build shows the game retaining its challenging nature and steep learning curve, appealing to existing fans of the series.
Emoji Battlefield – Summer Vacation Delivers Sun, Sand And Absolute Chaos
Emoji Battlefield – Summer Vacation is now available on Xbox Series X|S, offering a chaotic roguelike FPS experience set during a disastrous holiday. Developed by EpiXR Games, the title features waves of hostile emojis on beaches and in resorts, with modifiers to adjust difficulty and silliness. The game is described as a fast, colorful, and intentionally ridiculous shooter suitable for short play sessions.
Black Ops 7 is finally getting one of Call of Duty's most iconic maps
The "Summit" map, originally from Call of Duty: Black Ops, is returning to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 3 Reloaded update. This update also includes the map "Hacienda" from Black Ops 4, new maps "Onsen" and "Ascent," new weapons, and content for Zombies mode. The update is scheduled for April 30, 2026.
This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won't do it, and even in 'pre-pre-pre alpha' it's one of the most fun shooters in years
Indie developer Tetra Studios is creating ShatterRush, a spiritual successor to the Titanfall series, as EA has not produced a new entry. This pre-alpha build showcases fluid movement mechanics, including wall-running and grappling, and features fully destructible environments. The game is available as a downloadable build on Steam and is being updated frequently by the two-person development team.
