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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Out Now on PS Store, 2 PS5 Versions Available
Activision's tactical game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game features a campaign set during a North Korean invasion, multiplayer modes, and a DMZ extraction mode. Two editions are available: Standard for $69.99 and Vault Edition for $99.99, with the latter including bonus cosmetic items and a season of BlackCell.
Tactical PC FPS Game Squad Is Coming to Consoles, Playable PS5 Alpha Releases Later This Month
The PC tactical shooter Squad is being released on consoles, with a PlayStation 5 alpha playable later this month. This marks the game's expansion beyond its PC origins.
Everything New In Wardogs Season 2
Wardogs is launching Season 2 with significant updates including new weapons, vehicles, and a revamped progression system. The update introduces a "Blue Team Bribery" system to encourage players to join the less popular Lonestar faction, new weather effects like rain that impact gameplay, and adjustments to weapon damage and building costs. Players can also expect changes to team killing penalties, team switching consequences, and an experimental Wager Vendor for risk-reward objectives.
Ubisoft announces shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile seven months after global launch
Ubisoft is shutting down its free-to-play tactical shooter Rainbow Six Mobile on January 15, 2027, less than a year after its global launch. The developer stated that the team will move on to other strategic projects, though the game's next season will still launch as planned. The mobile title had been in development for six and a half years with involvement from 11 Ubisoft studios and Tencent.
ShackStream: A trifecta of Wardogs strategies #1 - Recon
Shacknews staff will be streaming Wardogs gameplay tonight at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET, focusing on recon and stealth tactics. The article highlights Wardogs' slower, methodical pace as appealing to the streamers' preferred playstyle, positioning it between Battlefield and DayZ.
March of Giants Might Actually Get You to Play a MOBA Besides Dota 2 and League | IGN Preview
March of Giants aims to challenge established MOBAs like League of Legends and Dota 2 by incorporating lessons learned from Rainbow Six Siege's success. The game plans to retain core MOBA mechanics such as complex itemization and last hitting while offering modern accessibility features.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Features A Brand-New MP Mode Similar To Counter-Strike
Activision has revealed a new round-based multiplayer mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 called Collateral, which draws inspiration from tactical shooters like Counter-Strike and Valorant. This mode features a cash system for upgrades between rounds, disabling respawns, killstreaks, and automatic health regeneration to emphasize strategic play. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Anime Finals codes (September 2026)
This guide provides working codes for the Roblox tactical shooter Anime Finals, which draws inspiration from Valorant. Redeeming these codes can grant players in-game rewards such as gems, spin tickets, charm cases, and cosmetic packs. The article also explains how to redeem codes within the game and where to find future code drops.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Delta Force Adds New Mode Inspired by Counter-Strike
Delta Force has launched a new beta mode called Detonation Mode, inspired by the classic Counter-Strike 1.6. This 5v5 tactical mode features round-based bomb defusal gameplay and a weapon economy, aiming to revive the game's tactical roots. The mode is available on PC and mobile as part of Delta Force's second-anniversary celebrations.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says players can't repeatedly play their favorite Operators because of the game's fatigue and injury system — 'It's a way to push players to use their tools and shuffle their roster'
Rainbow Six Tactics will implement fatigue and injury systems to prevent players from repeatedly using their favorite Operators, encouraging roster diversity. Game director Martial Potron stated these mechanics emphasize the human element of the special agents and push players to utilize their full toolkit. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
I thought from Logitech's new Pro products I'd be most excited about the Superstrike, but after using them it's actually the keyboard and mouse pad that have me grinning
The author expresses surprise at how Logitech's new G Pro X Control mouse pad and G Pro X2 Rapid keyboard have become more exciting than the G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse. While the Superstrike is a solid upgrade, the keyboard's Hall effect keys and the mouse pad's control surface have impressed the author more, particularly for tactical shooters.
War Robots Drops Simulation Errors Where You Can Battle Across Its Alternate Worlds
War Robots has launched its 'Simulation Errors' event, introducing alternate realities and new challenges for players. The update features the Icarus flagship robot Dedopali, equipped with an Engineer specialization for zone control and autonomous turrets, alongside the Prena tactical drone and Ultimate overhauls for existing robots like Shell. The event offers valuable rewards and is available now on mobile platforms.
Gabe Newell apparently spent "five months" singing Mongolian throat songs around the Valve office
Former Valve developer Minh Le recalled Gabe Newell's fascination with Mongolian throat singing, which he practiced around the office for about five months. Le shared this anecdote from his early days at Valve, a period he described as an incredible learning experience surrounded by top talent. Newell also developed interests in collecting swords and knife crafting during that time.
UK studio Bulkhead's Wardogs sells over a million copies and tops 350,000 concurrent players on launch day
Bulkhead's new tactical shooter, Wardogs, has achieved over one million copies sold and surpassed 350,000 concurrent players on its launch day into Steam Early Access. Despite server congestion, the studio's CEO expressed gratitude and emphasized ongoing development and player feedback for future improvements.
New FPS Wardogs Is Dominating Steam Charts, And You Could Get It At A Discount Already
The new first-person shooter Wardogs has quickly climbed to the #4 spot on Steam's concurrent player charts during its early access launch. The game offers a tactical experience, drawing comparisons to Arma and Hell Let Loose, and is currently available at an 18% discount on Fanatical.
1,25 miljoner sålda ex för Wardogs det första dygnet
The tactical shooter Wardogs has sold 1.25 million copies in its first day of early access. Despite strong sales, the game has received a 'Mixed' rating on Steam due to issues such as network errors, lack of colorblind options, and anti-cheat problems with Proton.
Okay, I wasn't expecting 'Rainbow Six XCOM' to be one of my favourite Gamescom demos
Despite a history of not enjoying the Rainbow Six series, the author was pleasantly surprised by a hands-off demo of Rainbow Six Tactics at Gamescom. The game effectively blends XCOM-style turn-based tactics with elements from Rainbow Six Siege, such as drone reconnaissance and destructible environments, making it one of the most anticipated games of the show.
Riot wants to keep taking "risks" with Valorant. That's why its still alive in 2026
Valorant has maintained its relevance in the competitive FPS landscape through consistent content updates, unique agent designs, and a strong esports presence. Riot Games' commitment to innovation and community fostering has allowed the game to thrive despite the launch of competitors like Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2. The game's blend of tactical shooter and hero shooter elements, coupled with its vibrant art style, continues to attract and retain players.
Day of Defeat kunde ha blivit nästa Counter-Strike
This article discusses Day of Defeat, a tactical shooter mod for Half-Life set in World War II, which was released in 2003 and competed with Counter-Strike. Despite its realistic gameplay, historical accuracy, and fast pace, Day of Defeat was eventually overshadowed by larger titles like Medal of Honor and Battlefield 1942, and later attempts to broaden its appeal failed. The author posits that in an alternate reality, Day of Defeat could have become the dominant game, with Counter-Strike fading into obscurity.
