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Devastators is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that the shooter game Devastators will be available on Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series starting March 19. The package will include both English and Japanese versions of the game, which was originally released by Konami.
Remedy releases final major update for underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major content update for its underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak, which launched in June 2025. Despite commercial disappointment, the studio confirmed the game will remain online and playable for years to come, with a permanent price drop to $19.99 for the base game. The 'Open House' update introduces new arenas, gameplay improvements, and a 'Friend's Pass' feature.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review | TRG
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers excellent shooting mechanics and seamless co-op gameplay. The game provides a strong cooperative experience for players.
2025 PS5 Shooter Game Permanently 50% Off on PS Store, Friends Play Free
Remedy Entertainment has announced that their PlayStation 5 shooter, FBC: Firebreak, will now be permanently available at a 50% discount, lowering the base game price to $19.99. Additionally, a new 'Friend's Pass' system allows owners to invite friends to play for free. The game also received its final update, adding new arenas and gameplay improvements, and will remain playable online.
Preview: I Think Pragmata Could Be PS5's Best Shooter Yet
Pragmata, a new shooter from Capcom, is shaping up to be a strong contender for PlayStation 5's best. The game features a unique hacking mechanic combined with third-person shooting, set in a visually impressive New York-inspired environment. The preview highlights evolving combat, character relationship development between protagonists Hugh and Diana, and satisfying gameplay systems.
First Official Helldivers 2 Roadmap Promises New Biomes and More
Arrowhead and Sony have revealed the first official roadmap for Helldivers 2, detailing new content updates planned for March, April, and June. These updates will introduce new enemy types, biomes, weather conditions, mission types, and balance changes, alongside new Warbonds.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review – I’m Doing My Part
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a fun shooter that blends boomer shooter gameplay with modern design elements, offering satisfying combat and a unique presentation. The game allows players to switch between playing as humans fighting bugs or as bugs themselves, with the latter offering a power fantasy experience. Despite some minor annoyances with movement mechanics, the overall experience is enjoyable, with a well-paced campaign that breaks up intense human missions with bug rampages.
The Best Free Android Games – Updated!
This article lists some of the best free games available on the Google Play Store for Android devices. The selection includes a variety of genres such as shooters, RPGs, strategy games, and puzzle titles, highlighting experiences that can be enjoyed without initial purchase, though some may feature ads or optional in-app purchases.
Shienryu
Shienryu is an exceptionally difficult shooter developed and published by Warashi, known for its brutal ranking system that escalates enemy aggression. Despite its challenging nature, the game features exquisite sprite work, impressive boss designs, and a generous checkpoint system, making it a special experience for veteran shooter fans.
Tower Tag VR Shooter Breaks Radio Silence With Major Relaunch Update
The VR multiplayer shooter Tower Tag has received a major relaunch update after a period of silence, introducing new maps, a soundtrack, and features designed to revitalize the game. The update includes auto-skilled bots to fill empty lobbies and a killfeed, aiming to address common issues that plague VR multiplayer titles. The developers plan regular community engagement and aim for cross-platform play across PCVR, Meta Quest, and PlayStation VR2 as a future goal.
Battlefield 6 Nightfall plunges Season 2 into darkness as the shooter's ratings fall
Battlefield 6 Season 2 Nightfall introduces the Hagental Base map, new darkness mechanics, and additional vehicles and weapons. The update comes with a free trial, though the game's ratings have reportedly declined.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.
Game Reviews
Reviews for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando and Marathon highlight their respective gameplay experiences. Toxic Commando is described as a stylish and challenging action game, while Marathon is noted for its merciless design.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Finally Gets a Physical Release Date
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster will receive a physical release on March 13, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. This marks a new physical edition for the classic shooter featuring Kyle Katarn.
PS5 Gets Port of Rare PS1 Shooter This Week
The classic PlayStation 1 vertical-scrolling shooter, Sonic Wings Special, is receiving a port to the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on March 12, 2026, for $11.99. This release is part of Hamster Corporation's Console Archives series, which aims to bring rare and classic games to modern consoles.
More than 15 years after it was revealed to the world, the game once envisioned as Crytek's big move into the online military shooter scene is finally closing
Publisher My.Games announced that the online military shooter Warface: Clutch will shut down for PC players on May 27, more than 15 years after its initial reveal by Crytek. The game, which saw its development team split off to form Blackwood Games before My.Games took over, maintained a small but steady audience despite a rocky launch.
How Marathon avoids the mistake that Concord and Highguard made
Marathon is praised for avoiding the "Blorko" problem that affected Concord and Highguard by implementing a unique "Shells" mechanic for combat avatars. The game, developed by Bungie, launched on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering a fresh take on shooter gameplay with depth and flexibility. The article also briefly mentions other games like Crabmeat, Pragmata, Fortnite, Super Mario Lego, Never's End, Crimson Desert, and the lawsuit against Valve regarding lootboxes.
DEFECT to be published by NC America
NC America, the western publishing division of NCSOFT, will publish the close-quarter cyberpunk shooter DEFECT, developed by emptyvessel. Further details about the game's release are expected soon.
Fire Shark
Fire Shark is a competent shooter that improves upon its predecessor, Flying Shark, with a more engaging weapon system and varied environments. While the Sega Genesis port suffers from graphical limitations and an uneven difficulty curve, the game offers a fun experience, especially with its powerful weapon upgrades. It stands as a solid, though not exceptional, entry in the genre.
Sonic Wings Special is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster will release Sonic Wings Special as the next Console Archives game for the Nintendo Switch on March 12. Originally launched in 1996 by Video System for a 32-bit home console, this shooter is now available through Nintendo's digital service.