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Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC is out now with three new maps
Void Interactive has released the Ready or Not: Boiling Point DLC, adding three new maps, cosmetics, and free weapons to the tactical shooter. The DLC, priced at $9.99, introduces new missions set amidst city-wide unrest. A free update also brings new firearms and attachments to all players.
NC America Partners With emptyvessel to Publish DEFECT
NC America has announced a new partnership with emptyvessel. The collaboration will see emptyvessel's upcoming tactical shooter, DEFECT, published by NC America.
RWR 2 (RUNNING WITH RIFLES 2) announced with a teaser trailer
Running With Rifles 2 has been announced with a teaser trailer, serving as a sequel to the popular top-down tactical shooter. The new installment will feature a significantly larger world map, destructible environments, and enhanced AI for bots and commanders. The game will focus on a campaign with solo, co-op, and a dedicated PvE mode, though a release date and specific platforms have not yet been confirmed.
Interview – How Rainbow Six Mobile brings that tactical Siege mentality to your phone
Ubisoft Montreal's Olivier Albarracin discusses the development of Rainbow Six Mobile, adapting the tactical shooter experience for iOS and Android devices. He highlights design choices made to maintain Siege's core identity while optimizing for mobile, including adjusted map pacing, faster prep phases, and unique operator weapons. The interview also touches on character readability, control schemes, and the game's accessibility for new players.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Rogue Point Early Access Review – Tactical action with some rogue elements
Rogue Point is an Early Access tactical shooter that blends arcade action with roguelite elements, offering a lighter touch than hardcore simulators. Players can approach missions tactically or with a more gung-ho attitude, with progression through stat buffs and gear unlocks. While currently limited in maps and enemy variety, it provides an enjoyable co-op experience for those not expecting hyper-realism.
Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence is finally coming to mobile to rival PUBG and Call of Duty
Ubisoft has announced that Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence will launch on March 31, 2026, for iOS and Android devices. This mobile title aims to deliver a full Division experience with open-world exploration, PvE missions, and PvPvE Dark Zone gameplay, positioning itself as a competitor to games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile.
Tacticool x Payday Crossover Kicks Off with the Robbery Rush Event
The Tacticool x Payday collaboration has launched on Android with the Robbery Rush event, running until March 25th, 2026. This event introduces Payday's heist experience into Tacticool's top-down format within a revamped Bank Robbery mode, featuring new mechanics, rewards, and the introduction of the Payday character Wolf as an Epic Operator.
Play As Solid Snake in Rainbow Six Siege Today
Rainbow Six Siege has launched Operation Silent Hunt, a Metal Gear Solid crossover season that introduces Solid Snake as a new permanent Operator. Solid Snake's unique gadget, the Soliton Radar MK III, provides detailed enemy intel, and he possesses the ability to replenish secondary gadgets. The season also includes a limited-time event featuring Sam Fisher and offers exclusive cosmetics.
It’s not run-and-gun, but that’s exactly why Rainbow Six Mobile works for me
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile successfully translates the tactical depth of its PC counterpart, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, to a mobile format. While faster and featuring smaller maps, it retains the core gameplay loop of strategic planning and deliberate action, differentiating itself from typical mobile shooters. Ubisoft has created a competent adaptation that offers a compressed yet still tactical experience for both existing fans and newcomers.
Your wait for Rainbow Six Mobile comes to an end with its global Android and iOS launch
Ubisoft's tactical shooter Rainbow Six Mobile has officially launched globally on Android and iOS. The free-to-play game features over 24 operators, multiple maps, and core 5v5 gameplay adapted for mobile devices. It includes ranked play, seasonal content, and optional in-app purchases.
Rainbow Six: Siege Adds Solid Snake as Playable Operator in Operation Silent Hunt — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Rainbow Six: Siege is adding Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid as a new Attacker in Operation Silent Hunt. Snake's abilities include a minimap-like Solition Radar and an On-Site Procurement ability to scavenge gadgets from fallen players. The update also features map modernizations and goes live on March 3.
VALORANT
Riot Games announced the worldwide launch of Valorant, a 5v5 character-based tactical shooter, on June 2, 2020, for PC. The game is available in Europe, Turkey, MENA, Russia, and CIS regions, with North and South America launching later. The first episode is titled Ignition, featuring a new map called Ascent.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands Review
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands is best experienced with friends, as its single-player and public matchmaking modes are less engaging. The game features a standard open-world structure with repetitive missions and a weak story, but offers decent shooting mechanics and effective co-op gameplay. While visually passable on PlayStation 4 Pro, the audio and character models are weak points, ultimately making the game most enjoyable in a cooperative setting.