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Apidya’ Special Buzzes Back To Life With A Retro Shooter Revival
Apidya’ Special, a ground-up remake of the 1992 shoot 'em up, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Team Apidya with publisher ININ, the game features modern HD visuals, optional retro presentation modes, a new co-op mode, and a soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die Review – A Commendable Tribute
Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a commendable retro shooter that successfully evokes nostalgia for games like GoldenEye 007, but struggles to stand on its own as a modern experience. While its mission and level design are solid, the game suffers from clunky aiming, inconsistent AI, and a lack of compelling narrative elements. Despite its flaws, it offers enough content and boomer shooter mayhem to be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For July 2026
July 2026 will bring several notable game releases and Game Pass additions for Xbox players. Highlights include remakes of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Halo: Combat Evolved, alongside new titles like The Planet Crafter and Mistfall Hunter. The month offers a diverse range of genres, from action RPGs and puzzle adventures to survival and retro shooters, ensuring something for every player.
Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun Boom Launches on Mobile This August - GameHaunt
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom is launching on iOS and Android devices on August 26, 2026, as a premium, ad-free experience developed by Nitro Games under license from Games Workshop. The mobile version retains the retro-inspired pixel art and fast-paced action of the PC original, offering full controller support alongside touch controls.
Lock into the Free Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Demo Right Now On Steam & Revel in the Hard-hitting Shooter’s Latest Incredible Gameplay Trailer
A playable demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is now available on Steam, coinciding with the release of a new gameplay trailer as part of the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026. Developed by Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games, the game will launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a branching campaign with new locations, characters, and enemies.
Holt euch jetzt auf Steam die kostenlose Demo zu Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 und genießt den neuesten, actiongeladenen Gameplay-Trailer des knallharten Shooters
Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games have released a free demo for the upcoming retro shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, coinciding with the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026. A new gameplay trailer was also revealed, showcasing the game's action and arsenal. The full game is set to launch later this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Warhammer 40,000 : Boltgun 2 Preview - Second Hero and a Lot More Mayhem
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is presented as a bigger, faster, and more dynamic sequel to the original retro-inspired shooter. The preview highlights significant improvements in level design, the addition of a second playable character, Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath, and enhanced enemy variety, promising a more engaging and action-packed experience.
Codename: Black Crow Delivers Retro Shooter Action With Heart
Codename: Black Crow, a new retro-inspired action game from developer SEEP and publisher Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends top-down arcade combat with RPG progression, crafting, and a narrative focused on a former child soldier, featuring pixel art aesthetics and hand-drawn illustrations.
Meet the new enemies of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Auroch Digital has revealed new enemies for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, including units from all four Chaos god factions: Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne, and Slaanesh. Lead designer Matt Bone and lead artist Mark Chambers discussed the creation and gameplay roles of enemies like Daemonettes, Bloodcrushers, Blightlord Terminators, and Scarab Occult Terminators. The game will also feature allied Astra Militarum units, specifically the Death Korps of Krieg.
DreamHack 2026 – Indie Playground Highlights
DreamHack 2026 in the UK featured an "Indie Playground" showcasing numerous independently developed games. Highlights included "The Drifting Crown" by Sponge Hammer Games, a roguelike action-adventure; "Character Limit," a fast-paced word game from Hotel Outlaw; and "Chronicles Reborn," an open-world survival adventure by Brightwyn Games. Other featured titles were D’Avekki Studios' full-motion video murder mystery "The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2," Galatico Studios' retro shooter "Galatico," and "Everything is Crab," an animal evolution roguelite published by Secret Mode.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review | NoobFeed
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a commendable shooter that celebrates the franchise with a blend of human missions, bug-power fantasies, FMV propaganda, and engaging combat loops. It offers an enjoyable experience for fans of retro shooters and the Starship Troopers universe, and is accessible on various platforms including PC and consoles.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review | NoobFeed
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a commendable shooter that serves as a fitting tribute to the franchise. It offers a blend of human missions, bug-fighting fantasies, FMV propaganda, and engaging combat loops, making it enjoyable for both retro shooter enthusiasts and fans of Starship Troopers. The game is accessible across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles, ensuring a broad audience can easily jump into the action.
The retro run-and-gun shooter, Machine Gun Fury, is now available for consoles
ESDigital Games has released its retro-inspired run-and-gun shooter, Machine Gun Fury, worldwide. The game is now available on all major platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
The retro run-and-gun shooter, ‘Machine Gun Fury’, is now available for consoles
The retro run-and-gun shooter 'Machine Gun Fury' is now available on consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game offers a classic shooter experience.
A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the retro first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, the video store simulation Retro Rewind, and the narrative game In Their Shoes. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder World's Goodest Pup, the comedy adventure Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, and the action platformer Dark Scrolls.
Thrilling retro-inspired shooter Nightmare Reaper adds 2-4 player co-op
The retro-inspired shooter Nightmare Reaper has received a major update adding 2-4 player co-op for its entire campaign, including New Game+. The update also introduces new elite enemies, 15 "shiny" weapon variants, a new skill tree, and a minigame, bringing the total weapon count to 99. The game is also Steam Deck Verified and works on Linux with Proton.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Now Available
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, a retro-style first-person shooter from Auroch Digital and Dotemu, is now available on PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features FMV footage with General Johnny Rico and introduces new enemy species. The article also briefly mentions new character additions to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a demo for Alpha Nomos, trailers for EverRail and Timberborn, and the releases of Out of the Park Baseball 27 and Vania ReVamp.
Counter-Strike: Source Players Refuse to Surrender 22 Years Later
Despite the release of Counter-Strike 2, a dedicated community continues to play Counter-Strike: Source 22 years after its launch, valuing its specific mechanics and physics over newer graphics. This enduring loyalty highlights the lasting appeal of core gameplay fundamentals in competitive shooters, a trend also seen in the resurgence of other retro titles.
