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Tengai
Tengai, also known as Sengoku Blade in some regions, is a fantastic horizontal scrolling shooter developed by Psikyo. It features fast-paced action, a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities, and impressive art direction. Despite a challenging difficulty spike in its later stages, the game remains accessible to newcomers and offers significant replay value.
Tengai
Tengai, also known as Sengoku Blade in Japan, is a fantastic shooter developed by Psikyo and published by 505 Games. Despite its fan service, the game offers fast-paced action, a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities, and a good challenge that is accessible to newcomers to the genre. The game's art direction and gameplay have held up well since its release.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Gameplay Showcases the Entire Pulse-Pounding Prologue
IGN has released exclusive gameplay footage of the prologue mission for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, featuring developers discussing its new features. The game includes an extensive character creator, an iconic alien motion tracker, customizable perks, and multiple difficulty options with friendly fire. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to release this summer for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
For Control: Resonant's creative director, the series has always been "the Remedy version of an RPG experience"
Remedy Entertainment's creative director Mikael Kasurinen views the Control series as the studio's unique take on the RPG genre, even for the original game which featured non-linear maps and dialogue choices. The upcoming sequel, Control: Resonant, will fully embrace action RPG mechanics like skill trees and class builds, aiming to deliver a distinct RPG experience.
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yet
Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, moving away from monthly releases to allow for more impactful changes. The first major update under this new model, Frozen Trail, is set for October and will introduce the game's largest map to date, new enemies, and narrative elements. Smaller live updates and fixes will continue between these larger content drops.
Barunba
Barunba, a shooter developed by ZAP and published by Namco for the PC Engine and Turbo Grafx-16, is a generic and slow-paced game with few unique ideas. Despite colorful backgrounds and varied bosses, the unwieldy controls for its rotating turret feature and the game's lethargic pacing make it difficult to recommend. The game features four weapon types that can be powered up, but the temporary nature of max power and the single-life system contribute to its challenging difficulty.
Barunba
Barunba, a shooter developed by ZAP and published by Namco for the PC Engine and Turbo Grafx-16, is a generic and slow-paced game with few unique ideas. Despite colorful backgrounds and varied bosses, the unwieldy controls for its rotating turret feature and the game's lethargic pacing make it difficult to recommend. The game features four weapon types that can be powered up, but the temporary nature of max power and the single-life system contribute to its challenging difficulty.
May 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in May 2026, including Red Dead Redemption 2, Star Wars Outlaws, and Time Crisis, all available from May 19. The lineup features a mix of new releases and acclaimed titles across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, The Thaumaturge and more
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the May lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, and The Thaumaturge. The new additions will be available starting May 19, with Time Crisis also coming to PlayStation Plus Premium. The catalog includes a variety of genres, from open-world adventures to folklore-inspired journeys and tactical combat.
"If David Lynch made shooters" is Black Ops veteran David Vondehaar's catchphrase for his new game that isn't a "Call of Duty killer"
Former Call of Duty: Black Ops designer David Vondehaar is developing a new shooter with his studio BulletFarm, funded by GreaterThan Group. Vondehaar described the game as being in the vein of "if David Lynch made shooters," emphasizing it will not be a military simulation or a "Call of Duty killer." The project aims for a three-year development cycle with a team of around 50 people.
Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery to receive Nintendo Switch 2 version
Nippon Columbia announced that Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 version, releasing in Japan on August 6, 2026. This edition will feature local and online GameShare with GameChat functionality. The game includes Carnival Mode for shooting spirits and Party Mode for up to three players, with an unlockable Spirit Stairway Challenge.
Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery coming to Switch 2 on August 6 in Japan
Nippon Columbia will release Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery on the Nintendo Switch on August 6 in Japan. The game is a spirit-themed shooting gallery experience.
Better Than Dead Early Access
The bodycam shooter Better Than Dead has launched its Early Access period on PC via Steam. Developed by MicroProse, the game allows players to engage in combat with a focus on realistic weapon handling.
CoD Veteran's New Shooter Is "Not A Call Of Duty Killer," Inspired By David Lynch
David Vonderhaar, a veteran Call of Duty developer, is creating a new shooter at his studio BulletFarm, funded by GreaterThan Group. He stated the game is not intended to compete with Call of Duty but is inspired by David Lynch's surreal style, featuring cooperative and player-vs-player elements. Vonderhaar aims for a three-year development cycle with a small team.
10 Best real-time combat RPGs if you don't like waiting your turn
This article lists and describes ten of the best real-time combat RPGs for players who prefer action over turn-based mechanics. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, highlighting their unique combat systems and gameplay vibes. Each entry is evaluated based on its combat complexity, build customization, and overall player experience.
Terra Cresta
Terra Cresta, originally released in 1986 in Japan, eventually launched on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, but its dated design and slow pace made it fall short compared to contemporary shooters. While it features a unique combining ship mechanic and power-ups, the game suffers from a lack of variety, a cruel death system, and an unsatisfying infinite loop instead of a proper conclusion.
Terra Cresta
Terra Cresta, a shooter released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, is reviewed as a late port of a 1986 Famicom title. Despite its combining ship mechanic and power-ups, the game is criticized for its dated graphics, lack of variety, and unsatisfying infinite loop ending, especially when compared to contemporary shooters.
Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
The vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling nearly 730,000 copies across all platforms less than a month after its release. Publisher PlaySide announced that the game has generated an estimated $21.4 million, recouping all development, publishing, and marketing costs. The game features voice acting from renowned actor Troy Baker and has been praised for its unique art style and gameplay.
Some fun VR game announcements from the Creature Feature 2026 event
The Creature Feature 2026 event showcased several new and updated virtual reality games, including Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2, Compass, Wordbound, and Sock Puppet Superstar. The event also highlighted updates for existing VR titles like Deadly Delivery, Crossings, Sweet Surrender VR, Forefront, Beat the Beats VR, and Spymaster, with a focus on new content and features for the PC VR market.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 11, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of May 11, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include the cozy life-sim Outbound, the survival horror farming sim Besmirch, and the strategy RTS Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes. Other notable releases include Directive 8020, Clockwork Ambrosia, Call of the Elder Gods, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, RoadOut, Subnautica 2, and the Soldner-X Complete Collection.
