First-Person Shooter
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Gallipoli Delivers the Most Authentic WW1 Multiplayer Experience Yet
BlackMill Games has released Gallipoli, the latest entry in its WW1 series, bringing new classes, detailed Middle Eastern maps and a focus on teamwork to PC multiplayer shooters
Bohemia Interactive Reveals New Games and Expansions at Gamescom 2026
Bohemia Interactive has presented a range of upcoming titles and major updates at Gamescom 2026, including new details on Cosmo Tales, DayZ Badlands, Everwind, and Nailcrown, with hands-on demos and future plans outlined
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 This Weekend
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can now pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the first-ever open beta for the platform available to play for free from 28 August to 1 September
Modern Warfare 4 Devs to Fix Captain Price's Hair After Beta Model Criticism
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed they will update Captain Price's hair in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, following widespread attention on social media to a low-detail character model seen during the closed beta
Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 12 Expands X-11 and Adds Meteor Showers
Offworld and Knights Peak have released Update 12 for Starship Troopers: Extermination, expanding the X-11 map, introducing meteor showers, new missions, and bringing back The Galactic Front event with additional rewards
Halo: Reach Campaign Drew Major Influence from Modern Warfare Series
Halo: Reach designer Niles Sankey has revealed that Bungie's final Halo campaign was heavily inspired by the first two Modern Warfare games, highlighting how Infinity Ward's approach shaped key moments and tone in Reach
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Brings Engine Upgrade and New Content
GSC Game World has confirmed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its substantial Update 2.0 on 20 August, introducing a new engine version, visual overhaul, additional weapons and gameplay features for all owners
Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Season 3 Adds New Defender and 3v3 Mode
Ubisoft has detailed Operation Split Fire for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, introducing a new Egyptian defender, major operator balancing, a 3v3 Arcade mode, and a targeted Villa map update for all platforms
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Brings New Matchmaking and Campaign Mission Access
Infinity Ward has detailed major changes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including a new matchmaking system and the first-ever inclusion of a campaign mission in the beta, as the studio responds to player feedback ahead of launch
Halo 2's Abrupt Ending Still Divides Players After 22 Years
Halo 2's campaign conclusion remains one of the most debated moments in Xbox history, with its sudden credits roll still sparking discussion about development pressures and cut content
Concrete Burial Release Date Set for 17 September on Steam
Concrete Burial, a first-person horror game from Games From The Abyss and DreadXP, launches 17 September on Steam, challenging players to retrieve four artefacts and confront a mysterious entity in a brutalist crypt
Modern Warfare 4 Beta to Test Two Matchmaking Systems This Weekend
Infinity Ward has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature both the new matchmaking system and last year's open matchmaking, as the studio analyses player data ahead of the full release
Ghost Battalion Launches on Steam With Combined-Arms Sci-Fi Combat
Ghost Battalion, a new sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Sorin Daraban, is now available on Steam. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with vehicles, ships, jetpacks and 14 distinct maps designed for dynamic battles
Voice Heist announced as AI-powered comedy game for PC in 2027
Meant Well Games has revealed Voice Heist, a first-person comedy action game for PC where players issue spoken commands to an AI-driven robot partner, with all processing handled locally on the player's machine
Redfall's Final Patch Released After Arkane Austin Closure
Harvey Smith has revealed that Arkane Austin was allowed to deliver one last Redfall patch after the studio's closure, following negotiations with Microsoft, in an unusual move for a cancelled live-service project
Modern Warfare 4 Marketing Image Error Sparks AI Asset Debate
An internal marketing image for Modern Warfare 4 was mistakenly posted by the Call of Duty team, prompting renewed scrutiny over Activision's use of AI-generated assets and raising questions ahead of the upcoming beta
Aeris Collection Announced for VALORANT Season 2026 Act 5
Riot Games has revealed the Aeris Collection for VALORANT, introducing magical card-themed weapon skins and animations as part of Act 5, with new melee transformations and a fresh Battlepass launching on 18 August 2026
Rainbow Six Siege Split Fire Update Brings New Operator and Events 1 September
Ubisoft has announced the Year 11 Season 3 update for Rainbow Six Siege, titled Split Fire, launching 1 September with a new defender, balance changes, a 3v3 mode and limited-time events
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Codes Available in New MP1st Community Giveaway
MP1st is distributing free Modern Warfare 4 beta codes to players ahead of the early access and open beta weekends, with access spanning multiple platforms and including both campaign and multiplayer content
Payday: Aces High VR Heist Trailer Reveals Playtest Dates and Features
Fast Travel Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Payday: Aces High and confirmed a closed community playtest for Meta Quest 3, running from 20 to 24 August 2026, ahead of the game's planned Q3 2026 launch
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Adds Single-Player Mission for the First Time
Xbox has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will, for the first time in series history, include a playable single-player campaign mission alongside its usual multiplayer content
Halo Co-Creator Criticises Main Menu Ring and PvP Omission in Remake
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, has voiced strong criticism of the main menu ring design and the lack of split-screen PvP in Halo: Campaign Evolved, raising questions about the remake's direction and player experience
Halo: Campaign Evolved Sales Trail Black Ops PS5 Ports Without PvP
Halo: Campaign Evolved's launch has delivered strong visuals and technical upgrades, but the absence of PvP maps is being blamed for sales lagging far behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 on PlayStation 5, according to new analysis
Wardogs Preview: New Tactical FPS Impresses in Early Playtest
Wardogs, a large-scale tactical FPS from Bulkhead, has drawn strong early interest after a closed alpha playtest, with players highlighting its blend of accessible gunplay, team-driven mechanics and punishing respawn system
Battlefield 6 Steam Refund Granted After Key Modes Pulled From Quick Play
A Battlefield 6 player has received a full Steam refund after over 400 hours of play, following the removal of core multiplayer modes from quick-play matchmaking by Battlefield Studios. The decision highlights ongoing frustration with live-service changes
Take-Two Confirms Borderlands 4 Support Continues Despite Mixed Launch
Take-Two has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing Borderlands 4 content, stating that the game's commercial performance and technical issues have not changed its post-launch support plans as players await details on the Year 2 roadmap
Doom Developer Criticises Xbox After Major id Software Layoffs
id Software's lead services programmer has publicly criticised Xbox following July's layoffs, raising concerns about the studio's future and Microsoft's approach to game development after significant staff reductions
id Software Faces Uncertainty as Xbox Layoffs Reshape Studio
A lead developer at id Software has raised concerns about Xbox's approach to game development after significant layoffs, questioning whether the studio can maintain its creative standards and technical output with a reduced team
Datamine Reveals Cut Vehicle Combat Plans for Call of Duty: World at War
Newly surfaced datamined content suggests Call of Duty: World at War once aimed for a much greater emphasis on vehicle combat in multiplayer, including customisable tanks and dedicated maps, before these features were scaled back or removed
Quake Remaster Adds Free 19-Level Campaign for 30th Anniversary
id Software and MachineGames have released a substantial new campaign for the 2021 Quake remaster, offering 19 fresh levels, new weapons, and expanded replayability to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary
Halo: Campaign Evolved Faced Major Development Issues and Project Cuts
A new report suggests Halo: Campaign Evolved's development was hampered by technical and management challenges, leading to the cancellation of a multiplayer project and significant changes to the remake's features
Rogue Point leaves Early Access with new map, weapons and mod support
Crowbar Collective and team17 have launched Rogue Point out of Steam Early Access, adding a new map, extra weapons, a fire-wielding boss and full mod support for the four-player co-op shooter
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
The House Dreams Along With Them demo launches on Steam for PC and Steam Deck
Solo developer Jeffrey Nordin has released a playable demo for The House Dreams Along With Them, a dark first-person puzzle adventure now available on Steam for PC and Steam Deck, offering players a first look at its enigmatic dream-based mechanics
Battlefield 6 Drives EA CEO's £38m Payday After Record Sales
EA's CEO has received a substantial pay rise following Battlefield 6's record-breaking launch, but the developers behind the game were laid off just months after release, raising questions about industry priorities
The Defiant Brings Story-Driven WW2 Shooter Action to China's Frontlines
The Defiant, developed by Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment, is a single-player shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, offering a rare look at China's role in World War II with a campaign spanning multiple perspectives
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 brings Terminator 2 event and new modes
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 - Terminated launches 5 August, introducing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day event, refreshed Nuketown map, new multiplayer and battle royale modes, and exclusive T-800 and T-1000 Operator Skins
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modding Scene Adds Iron Man and CJ Playable Mods
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched with a rapidly growing modding community, introducing both quality-of-life improvements and playful character swaps such as Iron Man and Carl Johnson from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Map Voting Frustration Grows Among Call of Duty: Black Ops Players
Players revisiting Call of Duty: Black Ops are voicing concerns over repetitive map selections, as the community struggles to agree on variety in online matches. The issue has reignited debate about the impact of map voting on gameplay diversity
No More Room in Hell 2 launches 11 August with full cross-play
Torn Banner Studios has confirmed No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access and launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X on 11 August 2026, introducing new modes, cross-play and platform parity for the first time
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