Star Trek: Elite Force 2 Story Was Rewritten Following 9/11
Activision's 2003 shooter Star Trek: Elite Force 2 required a narrative rewrite due to the September 11 attacks, according to a developer who worked on it.
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on PC via Steam and Humble
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now available on PC. The 50v50 tactical shooter features six maps, river warfare, and new squad roles for US and NVA forces.
Canceled Star Wars RPG Footage Surfaces One Year Later
Footage of a canceled Star Wars RPG has surfaced one year after being scrapped, revealing Jedi and Mandalorian combat, looter-shooter mechanics, and more.
How Old Are Iconic '90s FPS Protagonists? Gordon Freeman's Age Examined
Explore the canonical ages of classic '90s first-person shooter heroes, including Gordon Freeman, DoomGuy, Duke Nukem, and B.J. Blazkowicz.
Steam's New 'Anti-Call of Duty' FPS Blends Spec Ops and Stanley Parable
Discover War Fantasy on Steam, a PC first-person shooter combining the military critique of Spec Ops: The Line with the narrative meta of Stanley Parable.
New Extraction Game 'Amiko Legends' Announced for Steam
A new extraction-based survival game, Amiko Legends, has been revealed for PC via Steam, blending creature-collecting mechanics with extraction shooter gameplay.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam With Linux and SteamOS Support
Expression Games and Team17's tactical shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is out now on Steam with verified Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility for SteamOS and Linux.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam with SteamOS/Linux Support
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now available on PC via Steam. The tactical shooter from Expression Games and Team17 includes official support for SteamOS and Linux.
Future Knight Launches Across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC
Studio Koba and Aeternum Game Studios' LCD-inspired 2D shooter Future Knight is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £12.49.
Dagger Directive Leaves Early Access: Full 1.0 Launch on Steam
Developer Arcane Alpacas has officially released the full 1.0 version of the tactical shooter Dagger Directive on PC via Steam.
Stuffed: Two Foot Hero Announced for SteamVR and Meta Quest
Waving Bear Studio has announced Stuffed: Two Foot Hero, a new VR wave shooter arriving on SteamVR and Meta Quest in Fall 2026.
Pathogenic: Cellular Roguelike Shooter Available Now on PC
Aberrant Labs and Slug Disco have released Pathogenic, a top-down roguelike shooter for PC where players evolve a pathogen infecting a human host.
Helldivers 2 Adds Horror-Inspired Enemies Borrowing From Dead Space and Silent Hill
Helldivers 2 introduces terrifying new alien enemies inspired by Dead Space and Silent Hill, bringing a grim horror aesthetic to the shooter.
No More Room In Hell 2 Launches on Xbox Series X|S
No More Room In Hell 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S. The 8-player co-op survival shooter features version 1.0 parity, cross-play, and proximity voice chat.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Ball x Pit and Wolfenstein 3D Today
Xbox Game Pass subscribers gain access to two new titles today, August 12, 2026: the roguelite Ball x Pit and the classic shooter Wolfenstein 3D.
Wardogs Early Access Release Date Set for September 10
Bulkhead's shooter Wardogs hits Steam early access on September 10, 2026. Pre-order now for closed beta access from August 21-23.
Microsoft Age Verification Policy Could Block Australian Xbox and PC Players
Microsoft's new age verification measures in Australia may leave several Xbox console and PC players unable to play specific games starting in late August 2026.
Ex-Escape From Tarkov Devs Detail Debut PC Game Rush is Real
Former Escape From Tarkov lead designer Jean Tyulegenov details Nomion Games debut PC tactical shooter Rush is Real, aiming to avoid industry clichés.
Valve's Deadlock: Current Status and How to Play
Valve's Deadlock is currently in an invite-only playtest phase on PC. Learn how the 6v6 MOBA-shooter hybrid plays and how to get access.
Cancelled Quake 4 Expansion Released on GitHub
A cancelled expansion for the 2005 shooter Quake 4 has been released on GitHub after being recovered from an old hard drive by a former developer.
Ambrosia Sky Review Roundup: Metroid Prime Meets Powerwash Simulator
Polygon's Ambrosia Sky review highlights a unique sci-fi shooter on PC mixing zero-g exploration, cleaning mechanics, and empathetic storytelling.
BR1: Infinite Extraction Shooter Introduces Real-Money Pay-to-Play Loop
Upcoming extraction shooter BR1: Infinite requires players to pay to spawn, with real-money rewards tied to in-game kills and extractions.
New Parkour Indie Game From French Developer Arrives in Two Weeks
An indie parkour game created by one of the French brothers behind a prominent 2024 first-person shooter is releasing on PC in just two weeks.
Nazi Zombies Lands on PC Steam: What to Know
Nazi Zombies launched on PC via Steam early access. Discover platforms, release timing, gameplay details, and whether the free shooter is worth playing.
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Mistfall Hunter: RPG-Focused Extraction Gameplay Explained
Mistfall Hunter breaks from standard extraction shooter tropes by integrating RPG class systems and soulslike combat mechanics. Here is how it compares.
Marvel Rivals Achievements: Complete List of Character Synergies and Challenges
Explore the complete list of Marvel Rivals achievements, character synergy challenges, and map-specific requirements for the multi-platform hero shooter.
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on PC via Steam and Humble
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now available on PC. The 50v50 tactical shooter features six maps, river warfare, and new squad roles for US and NVA forces.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam With Linux and SteamOS Support
Expression Games and Team17's tactical shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is out now on Steam with verified Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility for SteamOS and Linux.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Launches on Steam with SteamOS/Linux Support
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now available on PC via Steam. The tactical shooter from Expression Games and Team17 includes official support for SteamOS and Linux.
Dagger Directive Leaves Early Access: Full 1.0 Launch on Steam
Developer Arcane Alpacas has officially released the full 1.0 version of the tactical shooter Dagger Directive on PC via Steam.