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110,000 mixed Steam reviews later, Nexon bluntly puts The First Descendant in the "did not work" category:…
Nexon has openly acknowledged that The First Descendant, a third-person looter shooter released in June 2024, has failed to retain players despite a strong launch. President and CEO Junghun Lee stated that the game's issues are design-related and require structural changes rather than simple patches, indicating a significant underperformance.
The Division Resurgence review - the slickest mobile shooter of the year | Pocket Tactics
Ubisoft's The Division Resurgence offers a slick mobile looter shooter experience, shifting the series to an MMO-style action format for iOS and Android devices. The game successfully brings the franchise's core mechanics to mobile platforms.
The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
Borderlands 4 Story Pack This Month
Gearbox Software and 2K have announced that the first story pack for Borderlands 4, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, will be released on March 26th. This new content adds a self-contained campaign to the looter-shooter sequel.
70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its Spring Sale, offering discounts on over 70 PS5 and PS4 games until April 8th, 2026. The sale includes titles with a minimum 7/10 rating on Push Square, with some reaching new lowest-ever prices.
Shoot Them In The Face, Grind Them To Dust!
Pushka Studios and Assemble Entertainment have released Grind Survivors, an action roguelike mauler available today for PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a demon slayer battling hellspawn in a devastated Earth, with crafting, procedural weapon generation, and multiple biomes.
Arc Raiders devs spent 3 years fighting "on a daily basis" over whether it was "a battle royale," "a hero looter shooter," "a co-op Soul game," or "a co-op Shadow of the Colossus game"
Developers at Embark Studios spent three years internally debating the core genre of Arc Raiders, with discussions ranging from battle royale to a co-op Shadow of the Colossus-like experience. After a significant reset and focusing on its foundation as an extraction shooter, the game has achieved significant commercial success, selling 14 million copies in its first three months.
Marathon Guide – How To Farm Credits
This guide provides strategies for efficiently farming Credits in the looter shooter Marathon. It details how to leverage the ROOK Runner Shell, specific implants like 'Distance Runner V3' and 'Nimble Fingers V5', and faction upgrades such as 'Credit Limit' and 'Informant' to maximize earnings. The article also advises on loot priority and bartering for in-game items.
2017’s Biggest Hit Game Unexpectedly Going Free on PS5, PS4
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the original looter shooter version of Fortnite, will become free-to-play on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting April 16. This change comes as Epic Games also increases the price of V-Bucks in the main battle royale mode due to rising operational costs.
The Division 2 marks 10 years of the franchise with realism mode, events, and DLC teases
The Division franchise is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major update for The Division 2, introducing a new realism mode and free access to the Warlords of New York expansion. The update also includes a new event pass, returning global events, and teases for future content like a new season, cross-platform play, and a DLC set in Central Park.
The Division 2 is getting a limited-time Realism Mode - making it more grounded and brutal - but there's a catch
Ubisoft and Massive Studios are celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Division franchise by introducing a limited-time Realism Mode to Tom Clancy's The Division 2. This mode will transform the looter shooter into a more punishing experience with fragile enemies, available for four weeks during the Anniversary Season. The Warlords of New York expansion will also be free during this period, and there's a possibility for Realism Mode to become permanent based on player response.
All new The Division 2 Anniversary season weapons and gears: Stats, Perks, and more
The Anniversary season for The Division 2 introduces new weapons and gear, including the exotic Big Alejandro rifle and the Harrier Pride exotic backpack, both obtainable from the free track of the season pass. The update also features two new non-exotic gear sets, Gear Shift and Impetus, with unique talents. Players can also earn 10 Year Anniversary caches for a chance at seasonal exotics.
The Division 2 just got a mode that Ubisoft views as "a reflection of what has always sat at the heart" of the series
Ubisoft has announced a new mode for the online looter shooter The Division 2, which the company considers a core representation of the series' identity. The update also includes new skins and content, alongside a tease for the return of Central Park.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Gets Offline Mode
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will receive an offline mode on December 10th, allowing players to experience all released and upcoming content. While multiplayer and some online progression features like battlepasses will be unavailable in offline mode, this move is seen as a positive step for game preservation. The offline mode will include all content up to the end of Season 4.
Destiny 2: Shooter Looter Chaos and Companionship
This article reflects on the author's experiences with Destiny 2, highlighting its strengths in atmosphere, social interaction, and ambitious scope, while also critiquing its narrative gaps and loot system inconsistencies. It acknowledges Bungie's commitment to evolving the live-service game through various expansions and content updates.
Borderlands 4 Review: The Best Looter Shooter
Borderlands 4 offers technically admirable loot and combat mechanics, but suffers from a hollow narrative and an uninspired open-world design. The game struggles with character continuity and a lack of meaningful story progression, feeling more like a single-player MMO than a traditional Borderlands adventure. While the core gameplay loop remains addictive, the overall experience lacks the series' signature chaotic personality and heart.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.
Anthem Review | Giant Bomb
BioWare's loot shooter Anthem excels in its flight mechanics and character customization, but suffers from numerous issues including imprecise gunplay, a weak story, and a rigid structure. The game is plagued by frequent load screens, a grindy progression system, and significant bugs, some of which caused consoles to crash. While the core flight and combat can be fun, especially with friends, Anthem requires substantial work to reach the quality of other redeemed loot games.
Anthem Review
BioWare's Anthem excels in its flight mechanics and character customization, but suffers from numerous issues in storytelling, gunplay, and overall structure. The game is plagued by technical problems, including frequent load screens and bugs that can even cause console shutdowns, making the experience tedious and frustrating despite its promising core elements.
Destiny 2 Review | Giant Bomb
Destiny 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, refining Bungie's blend of first-person shooting and loot-driven gameplay. While the story and tone have shifted, the sequel offers a more coherent narrative and a vastly improved endgame experience with streamlined progression and numerous activities. Despite some concerns about microtransactions and less memorable locations, the core gameplay, combat variety, and quality-of-life improvements make Destiny 2 a satisfying and rewarding loot shooter.
