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Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War! Review | Invision Game Community
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a 5-hour first-person shooter that offers a retro-style experience. Players alternate between controlling Samantha "Sammy" Dietz on a revenge quest and playing as the Assassin Bug. The game features live-action cutscenes, solid voice acting, and a pixelated art style that fits the franchise's theme, though some mission designs become repetitive.
This week in PC games: synthpunk platforming, haunted house hoovering, and a game about growing a black hole
This week's PC game releases include Desolation Seed, Dark Scrolls, Idle Chapel, Relief, Dimhaven, Deer & Boy, Heavydelic, Rift Wizard 3, Empulse, S.A.N.D.Y. - Beach Cleaner, 7 Nights with Vroombi, nophenia, Omen Exitio: Hunger, and Eyes of the ElderWood. The article highlights various genres such as roguelike, platformer, shooter, horror, puzzle, and idle games, with a focus on early access titles and unique art styles.
Field of Battle - Free Online Browser Game
Field of Battle is a free-to-play online browser shooter game that can be played instantly without downloads. It features intense shooting mechanics and combat scenarios, described as a Battlefield-styled game for PC and Android. Players choose weapons and work with their team to capture flags.
Battlefield 6 Introduces A Familiar Call of Duty: Ghosts Mechanic to Cap Off Season 3
Battlefield 6's Season 3 update introduces the High-Value Target system, similar to Call of Duty: Ghosts' Field Orders. This new mechanic, called Contracts, allows players to pick up mid-mission objectives from fallen enemies for undisclosed rewards. The update also includes various gunplay and vehicle adjustments, alongside a new menu for tracking event objectives.
Witchfire Releases Revelations, Its Last Major Update Before 1.0
The Astronauts has released 'Revelations,' a significant update for their dark fantasy RPG shooter Witchfire, introducing new maps, full localization in 15 languages, and a dialogue system. This update also adds new weapons, the Witch Vault dungeon, and overhauls environmental mechanics with World Corruption 2.0, serving as the last major content drop before the game's 1.0 release.
'Density Over Scale': Open World Cyberpunk Shooter No Law Has Serious Potential on PS5
Developer Neon Giant discussed their design philosophy for the upcoming open-world cyberpunk shooter No Law at Unreal Fest 2026, emphasizing density and reactivity over sheer map size. The game, announced for PlayStation 5, will utilize Unreal Engine 5 and feature a dynamic lighting and weather system with over 3,000 NPCs. Neon Giant previously developed the detailed isometric shooter The Ascent.
Enlisted storms Omaha beach and significantly enhances visuals
Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software have released the Operation Neptune update for the World War II shooter Enlisted. This update introduces new Omaha and Sword beach battlefields, enhances visuals with improved destruction effects and animations, and adds new weapons and vehicles for the USSR, Germany, Japan, and the United States. The update also includes visual preset improvements for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One, and PC ray tracing optimizations.
Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss
Kwalee Labs, the developer of the PC and PlayStation 5 shooter Luna Abyss, has ceased operations just one month after the game's release. The studio, formerly known as Bonsai Collective, was acquired by Kwalee in 2025. Despite positive reviews and sales of 12,000 units on Steam, the entire nine-person team was made redundant due to circumstances beyond their control.
Better Than Dead Early Access Review – Revengeance
Better Than Dead is a story-driven shooter with a unique arcade-like structure and a focus on revenge. The game features intense gunplay and a sliding mechanic that triggers slow-motion, but lacks checkpoints, leading to potential frustration. Despite its short length in Early Access, the game offers addictive core gameplay and impressive visuals, running smoothly on PC.
I was burned alive in Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and I've never been so glad to suffer in a shooter
A preview of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a horror shooter developed by Saber Interactive, highlights its faithfulness to the source material's themes of pain and pleasure. The demo showcased intense combat using the Genesis Configuration and disturbing imagery, with the game set to release on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
Last week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.
Sci-fi roguelite pinball shooter game Appulse announced
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Le Rado have announced Appulse, a new sci-fi roguelite pinball shooter game. The game is set to release on PC via Steam later this year. Players will master flippers and weapon recoil to control movement, craft builds, and climb leaderboards in a vibrant intergalactic war.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Grab A Bat, A Puck And A Bowling Ball – SPORTAL Is Here
SPORTAL, a retro-inspired action roguelite developed by Sleepwalking Potatoes and published by Retrovibe, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a unique premise where players use sporting equipment as weapons against B-movie monsters across six themed arenas, incorporating classic arcade action and modern roguelite progression systems.
Armatus is a satisfying blend of modern Doom and Hades
Counterplay Games' new roguelite, Armatus, blends modern Doom-style combat with Hades-like progression in a demon-infested Paris. Players take on the role of a warrior seeking to purge the city of demons, utilizing a combination of firearms and scythes. Armatus is set to release this winter on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Nuntius Games joins Steam Bullet Fest with discounts, major updates, and exclusive demos
Nuntius Games is participating in the Steam Bullet Fest, offering discounts on several titles including Machick 2, Shard Squad, Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad, Dream Delirio, Vampires vs Mechas, and Bee vs Zombies. Machick 2 received a major free update adding Magical Fusions, and Dream Delirio has a playtest available. The festival runs from June 8 to June 15.
Armatus, the demonic roguelite where you start strong and just get stronger, is coming this winter
The third-person roguelite Armatus, developed by Counterplay Games and published by Fictions, is set to launch this winter for PC. The game features a blend of melee combat, guns, demons, and a roguelite loop where players are encouraged to feel powerful from the start. A new trailer was revealed at the PC Gaming Show, showcasing the warrior protagonist tearing through a ruined city.
Void/Breaker returns with another huge update that makes you an even more efficient killing machine
The roguelite game Void/Breaker has received a significant update, adding a new zone, enemies, a boss, and customization modules. The update also introduces a sniper rifle and follows a previous content drop in April. The game is available in early access on Steam and has received "Very Positive" reviews.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026: Gears Of War E-Day Direct Rundown
The Coalition provided a detailed look at Gears of War: E-Day during an Xbox Games Showcase Direct, revealing the game's focus on the franchise's origin story and its development using Unreal Engine 5. The presentation highlighted advancements in gameplay mechanics, visual fidelity, character detail, and gore effects, alongside new and returning weapons. The game will feature a 12-player PvE Horde Siege mode and a 4v4 Versus mode, with an open beta for Versus planned for August 6. Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch exclusively on Xbox Series X|S on October 6, 2026.
Hell freezes over in Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations, the shooter's first expansion coming this July
The first expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages, titled Revelations, is set to launch on July 7th across PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. This snowy expansion introduces new levels, demons, puzzles, and the Chain Spear weapon. A free update, Ripatorium 3.0, will also be released on the same day, enhancing the game's customizable arena challenge mode.
