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TankBound - Free Online Browser Game
TankBound is a free online browser shooter game featuring intense combat mechanics and mission-based gameplay. Players must destroy hostile tanks, use cover, and upgrade their vehicles with earned currency. The game includes a 60-mission campaign with boss battles, an unlockable Endless Mode, and a Level Creator.
The Greatest James Bond Games Ever Released
This article ranks the five greatest James Bond video games ever released, starting with James Bond 007: Nightfire and GoldenEye 007 (1997) in the top spots. It also discusses other notable titles like GoldenEye 007 (2010), James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, and James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire, highlighting their unique contributions to the franchise.
Big Challenge! Dogfight Spirit
Big Challenge! Dogfight Spirit is a forgettable shooter for the Famicom Disk System developed and published by Jaleco. The game features an attack helicopter protagonist battling an evil organization across seven levels, each with a standard phase and a high-speed escape shooting gallery. Despite a mid-game difficulty spike, the game suffers from repetitive enemy types, uninspired weapon selection, and an overall generic experience that fails to stand out among other shooters.
Big Challenge! Dogfight Spirit
Big Challenge! Dogfight Spirit is a forgettable shmup for the Famicom Disk System that fails to innovate within the genre. Despite a challenging difficulty spike in its later levels, the game suffers from repetitive enemy designs and uninspired weapon mechanics. Ultimately, it offers a generic experience that is overshadowed by better shooters available on the NES.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
The Wicked Days – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Wicked Days is an action shooter set in Beavercity, where players control retired Colonel Marvin Todds, who possesses supernatural abilities from a past UFO encounter. The open beta allows players to explore dangerous environments, battle monsters, and uncover secrets tied to a Vietnam War incident and government experiments.
Overdrive Escape – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Overdrive Escape is a hardcore roguelike shooter set in 2054 Miami, where players must escape the Ichido Corporation as a genetically engineered weapon. The game features a cycle of death and rebirth, elemental weapons, and the ability to rescue and play as different characters. An open beta is currently available for players to test the game.
Last Flag studio lays off half its employees as it puts 'the future of the game in the hands of our players'
Developer Night Street Games has laid off approximately half of its employees, reducing its team to 13 developers. The studio cited a lack of audience for its shooter Last Flag as the reason for the layoffs. The remaining team will focus on new game ideas after continuing to support Last Flag with new content and player-hosted lobbies.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Purgation Update Is Now Live, Adds the Battle Simulator
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released the Purgation Update, introducing a new Operation titled Purgation and a Battle Simulator for training. The update also adds new perk loadouts, Wargear features, Siege content, various weapons including the One-Handed Bolt Carbine, and heroic items.
Bungie Walks Away From Destiny 2, Final Content Update Coming in June
Bungie has announced the end of content updates for its live service shooter Destiny 2, with the final update scheduled for June. This marks the conclusion of new content for the game after nearly nine years since its initial launch.
Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer Skulls
The 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOX
The 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls festival brought numerous game announcements, updates, and discounts for Xbox platforms. Highlights include new trailers and gameplay reveals for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. Several titles received free updates or DLC, and many games are available through Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days.
Review: Luna Abyss (PS5) - Don't Skip This AA DOOM-Like Shooter
Luna Abyss is a AA shooter that offers a compelling blend of bullet hell gameplay and a harrowing sci-fi atmosphere, despite some initial graphical limitations. The game impresses with its sense of scale, environmental design, and a streamlined progression system that introduces new weapons and abilities effectively. While the story and some narrative elements feel underdeveloped, the core action and platforming provide an engaging experience reminiscent of DOOM and Returnal.
Mech Shooters Fun Again! FZ: Formation Z Available today Via Digital Download on PC and Console
FZ: Formation Z, a classic Japanese shooter updated with new graphics and soundtrack, is now available digitally on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Physical versions will ship on June 9, 2026. The game features a transforming Mech that can switch between robot and fighter jet forms, with customization options and a score attack mode.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Witchfire
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.
Splitgate studio’s Titanfall spiritual successor gets Steam page before even being announced
A spiritual successor to Titanfall, developed by Splitgate studio 1047 Games, has appeared on Steam. The game, codenamed EMPULSE, is being positioned as what EA failed to deliver for the Titanfall franchise. Its Steam page is live despite the game not being officially announced.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is a good roguelite shooter, but a little less special than the game that spawned it
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is a competent roguelite shooter developed by Ghost Ship Games, offering a more conventional experience than its co-op predecessor. While enjoyable with friends, its repetitive runs and modest upgrades prevent it from reaching the heights of other roguelikes, despite solid moment-to-moment gameplay and satisfying gunfeel.
Tiny Mushroom. Massive Firepower. Shroomwood Joins Steam Bullet Fest June 8.
Shroomwood, a top-down action roguelike from Sporelite Games and Zemore Indie Games, will be featured in Steam's Bullet Fest event starting June 8th. The game, which combines ranged and melee combat with roguelike progression, will have its playable demo and playtest available during the festival. Shroomwood is planned for an Early Access launch on Steam in 2026.
Neon Inferno Third Major Patch Adds Visual Upgrades, QoL Features, and Score Changes
Zenovia Interactive has released the third major patch for their 32-bit side-scrolling cyberpunk shooter, Neon Inferno. The update brings visual upgrades, quality-of-life features, and scoring system changes to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox versions, with Nintendo Switch to follow. Future updates will include a new Survival Mode.
New shooter The Last Salvage Squad feels like a lost Dreamcast arcade game
Developer Sunfish Kumano has launched a Steam demo for its upcoming shooter, The Last Salvage Squad, with a spring release planned. The game features fast-paced 2.5D mech combat against alien waves with an arcade-like presentation and retro-inspired UI. Intermission scenes offer lighter moments between missions.
