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The StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel “Powerful”
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that the new StarCraft game will be a third-person shooter, a departure from the franchise's real-time strategy roots. Game GM Dan Hay emphasized the importance of making players feel powerful and seeing their customizable armor. The game is currently planned for a 2030 release and will focus on single-player experiences.
Thermopylae: The Last Stand - Free Online Browser Game
Thermopylae: The Last Stand is a free-to-play online browser game that places players in the role of a Spartan commander during the Battle of Thermopylae. The third-person action experience combines melee combat, battlefield leadership, and tactical positioning against overwhelming enemy forces.
Exodus is a great modernization of Mass Effect, with only awkward dialogue letting it down
Exodus, a new RPG, shows promise as a modernization of the Mass Effect formula with engaging third-person combat and a compelling world. While the core gameplay mechanics and character abilities are strong, the dialogue is noted as awkward and cheesy, potentially hindering the narrative's impact.
Quiz: Hur bra är du på att överleva?
This article celebrates the release of Valheim 1.0 with a quiz testing players' knowledge of survival and crafting games. It asks how well users can gather resources, build bases, and stay alive, highlighting common pitfalls in the genre. The quiz requires users to log in to participate.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn turns the best Mass Effect mission into an entire game
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an isometric CRPG developer Owlcat Games' foray into cinematic third-person RPGs, shows significant promise by improving upon the Mass Effect formula. The game features responsive combat, unique squadmate abilities called exploits, and a strong emphasis on crew interaction and heist-like missions, aiming to please both CRPG and Mass Effect fans.
It’s A Good Week If You Like Games That Let You Play As An Animal
Several upcoming video games feature animal protagonists or anthropomorphic characters, with titles like Amphibian, Bye Bye Bonnie, Haunted Paws, Gravhounds, DNA Nemesis, Zoopunk, and Stray Dog: Nobody Cares showcasing unique gameplay experiences. These games span various genres including RPGs, co-op adventures, horror, and shooters, and are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park Announced
Massive Entertainment announced a new DLC for Tom Clancy's The Division 2, titled Echoes of Central Park, at Gamescom. A full reveal of the expansion for the online action-RPG/third-person shooter is scheduled for September 24.
Long-Awaited Aliens PS5 Action Game Out Now on PlayStation Store
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a highly anticipated third-person shooter, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company, the game features a survival-based campaign where players fight Xenomorph hordes. Two editions are available, with a Premium Edition including exclusive DLC and cosmetics.
Arizona Sunshine’s Non-VR Remake Gets a New Gameplay Trailer Showcasing Co-Op
Vertigo Games has released a new trailer for the non-VR remake of Arizona Sunshine, showcasing its third-person shooter gameplay and co-op features for up to two players. The remake will include all original weapons and equipment, with a story involving a conspiracy led by a psychopath experimenting on zombies. It is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Puzzle-Solving and Combat Showcased in New Gameplay Video
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have released new gameplay footage for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, showcasing puzzle-solving and combat. The reimagining of the original game features Lara Croft exploring Peruvian ruins, solving environmental puzzles, and engaging in fast-paced third-person shooter combat against various dinosaurs. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on February 12th.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Out Now, Launch Trailer Showcases Intense Co-op Action
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been released, with its launch trailer highlighting intense co-op gameplay. The trailer showcases Xenomorph enemies, class-based abilities, and weapon synergies crucial for survival. The developers emphasize creative teamwork and the availability of upgrade paths to enhance player toolkits.
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands-on Preview – We’re back, baby
Gears of War: E-Day's campaign offers a gruesome and delightful experience, set in the immediate aftermath of the Locust emergence. The preview highlights slicker controls, a grounded aesthetic, and the introduction of "open district design" in missions, allowing for more player autonomy and side objectives that reward players with weapon mods and tactical gear.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels
The author expresses disappointment with the early preview of Gears of War: E-Day, feeling it misses the core purpose of a prequel. While the gameplay is described as functional and the setting of Emergence Day has potential, the narrative so far fails to reframe the franchise's story or add significant emotional weight, unlike other successful prequels.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels – Preview
A preview of Gears of War: E-Day suggests the upcoming third-person shooter, despite featuring intense action and familiar genre elements, misses the core purpose of a prequel. The author found the two-hour demo to be functional but uninspired, failing to capture the essence expected from a prequel.
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears
This preview of Gears of War: E-Day highlights its brutal and nostalgic campaign, set 14 years before the original game. Players will experience the Emergence Day from the perspective of a younger Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, fighting against the Locust Horde in the new city of Kalona. The game, built in Unreal Engine 5, aims to recapture the original Gears of War's impact with modernized gameplay and a focus on character development.
Backroom Cleaners – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Backroom Cleaners is a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter where up to four players act as corporate agents to clear hostile entities from shifting layers of the backrooms. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience securing zones, eliminating threats, and venturing into more hazardous areas, earning new skills and specializing in different roles. Teamwork and build experimentation are emphasized to overcome escalating dangers.
Genshin Impact players do JRPGs proud by fighting gods with guns they stole from the game's new third-person…
Genshin Impact players have discovered exploits to use firearms, introduced in the Snezhnaya region's Shadow Realm, outside of designated areas. While these weapons are intended for specific third-person shooter challenges, players are smuggling them into the open world to fight enemies and bosses. However, the guns deal significantly less damage against the high-health bosses found in the main game, making them largely ineffective for general combat.
Crossfire Developer Discusses Creative Vision and The Cover System in New Video
That's No Moon, the developer behind the upcoming game Crossfire, discusses their creative vision for the third-person shooter genre, aiming to challenge the status quo. The developers highlight their unique approach to the cover system and how Unreal Engine 5 has enabled them to implement new ideas. The article also touches upon the game's story-driven and character-focused positioning within the existing Crossfire IP.
Splatoon 3 updating to Version 11.3.0 tomorrow (patch notes)
Splatoon 3 is receiving a Version 11.3.0 update on August 19th for the Nintendo Switch. This update adds the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica reward for players with a Splatoon Raiders save file who have completed the main story.
ARMED FRAME – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
ARMED FRAME is a fast-paced mech combat game featuring a blend of third-person and first-person perspectives, allowing players to customize their war machines with twelve interchangeable parts. The game emphasizes advanced mobility options like wall running and rapid boosts, demanding quick reflexes for dynamic, aerial combat on three-dimensional battlefields. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
