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The player character holds up a zombie head and makes it "talk" in Arizona Sunshine 2
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Arizona Sunshine 2 Preview – A Funslingin’ Good Time

So there I was toward the end of my Arizona Sunshine 2 preview period, surrounded by a horde of zombies. While reloading my assault rifle, I heard one snarling behind me to the left. I knew I had to…

September 29, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

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Valve Surprise-releases Counter-Strike 2

Today Valve surprise released Counter-Strike 2 following a few months in limited testing after the announcement of the game back in March 2023. The game is now available to download on Steam for…

September 27, 2023 | 11:55 EDT

Dwarves in Deep Rock Galactic
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Deep Rock Galactic Developer Explains Why it Doesn't Have Female Characters

Deep Rock Galactic doesn't have playable female dwarves among its cast, and Ghost Ship Games has provided the fans with a reason why they aren't coming any time soon. The reveal was made on Reddit…

September 27, 2023 | 12:26 EDT

EVE Vanguard - a Shotgun With a fiery backdrop
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EVE Online Reveals EVE Vanguard FPS Module, New Expansion, and More

Today CCP Games is celebrating all things EVE Online at EVE Fanfest 2023, and it had quite a few interesting announcements for and of the venerable space MMORPG.  The first and perhaps most…

September 22, 2023 | 10:19 EDT

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Witchfire Preview - I Keep Dying, But I Know It's My Fault

The Souls-like genre is booming with every permutation imaginable. Hot off the heels of Lies of P we have Witchfire, an FPS roguelite 'tough-as-nails' shooter that absolutely delivers on key elements…

September 21, 2023 | 04:42 EDT

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New Payday 3 Video Shows Heisters Playing The Game In An Actual Prison

Starbreeze has released a video showing the results of a competition that gave one lucky Payday 3 fan, plus three content creators, the chance to try out the game...in an actual prison. The four…

September 18, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

MechWarrior 5: Clans - TimberWolf Mech
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MechWarrior 5: Clans Announced for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Piranha Games just announced a brand new game of the MechWarrior franchise, MechWarrior 5: Clans.  The game was teased all the way back in January, and we did know that an announcement was coming…

September 15, 2023 | 02:43 EDT

A model showing off Payday 3-inspired fashions on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
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Payday 3 Brings Heist Chic To New York Fashion Week

Starbreeze Studios has officially become the first company to exhibit in-game fashion items at New York Fashion Week thanks to its recent Payday 3 runway show. The event, which saw Starbreeze…

September 12, 2023 | 09:27 EDT

Pearl and Joy readying their weapons for their next heist in the latest Payday 3 trailer
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Payday 3 Pearl And Joy Trailer Introduces Two Master Criminals

A new Payday 3 trailer is here, introducing two of the newest heist members to join your crew: Pearl and Joy. You might remember Joy from Payday 2; she's a Japanese-American hacker who's also deadly…

September 7, 2023 | 09:15 EDT

Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl Key Art Showing a Stalker and the game's logo
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview - Still Rough but Promising

While S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is still several months away I sat with a preview build of the game at Gamescom in Cologne. It provided me with the opportunity to test some of the…

September 6, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

The logo for the Destiny 2 The Final Shape showcase, showing The Traveler with a mysterious kaleidoscopic triangle portal on it.
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Everything Revealed At The Destiny 2 The Final Shape Showcase

Today, Bungie debuted its Destiny 2 The Final Shape showcase. It is a video presentation highlighting new features and content coming to their sci-fi live service shooter. Here is what was revealed…

August 22, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

The title of Immortals of Aveum, with Jak's sigil visible on one half of the screen.
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Immortals of Aveum Review – Battlemage Simulator

Immortals of Aveum is an ambitious experience. Befitting an EA Originals project, it is brimming with creative ideas and novelty. While some of that ambition is realized, it doesn't fully hide some…

August 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

Immortals of Aveum - Jak is Angry
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Immortals of Aveum Celebrates Upcoming Release With Launch Trailer & Magical Explosions Galore

While Immortals of Aveum by Ascendant Studios hasn't launched yet, Electronic Arts has jumped the gun a little bit and released its launch trailer. The video starts with a quick introduction to the…

August 19, 2023 | 09:37 EDT

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Bungie Teases New Team-Based Action Game Set in Lighthearted Science-Fantasy Universe

Today Destiny 2 developer Bungie teased an interesting new project being worked on by one of its development teams. According to a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the developer is…

August 18, 2023 | 04:13 EDT

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Amid Evil: The Black Labyrinth Review - A Legend Returns

I've played dozens of boomer shooters in my day, but if you were to ask me what my favorite game in the genre is, I wouldn't hesitate: It's Amid Evil, of course. Needless to say, I was very excited…

August 18, 2023 | 08:02 EDT

An in-game screenshot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), showcasing side character Soap MacTavish on the side of a cliff in the middle of a blizzard.

Every Call of Duty Game Ranked From Worst to Best

On October 29th, 2003, the Call of Duty series will be 20 years old, which is mind-blowing to think about. A series which has consistently remained in the upper echelons of media franchises,…

August 28, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 "Gameplay" Trailer Brings "No Russian" Back, Shows Familiar Faces

Today Activision and Sledgehammer Games released the "gameplay reveal" trailer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Quotation marks are obligatory, as while I'm sure many of the cuts do come from…

August 17, 2023 | 02:28 EDT

Quantum Error
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Quantum Error Gets Release Date for PS5 & Story Trailer

Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer. We learn that the game will release for PS5 on November 3, 2023…

August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT

The player reloading their weapon while a giant enemy robot fires at them in Roboquest
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Comic Book-Style Roguelite Roboquest Launches This Fall, Developer Confirms

RyseUp Studios and publisher Starbreeze have announced the Roboquest release window. The roguelite FPS, which blends comic book-style visuals with fast-paced shooter action, will launch in full on…

August 16, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

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Destiny 2 Director Discusses The Final Shape Expansion, PvP, Armor, & More

Today Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn took to X (formerly Twitter) with a video to talk about the upcoming expansion The Final Shape and more.  Blackburn begins the video by acknowledging the…

August 15, 2023 | 04:19 EDT

Ram in Rainbow Six Siege
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Rainbow Six Siege Reveals New Season Operation Heavy Mettle Reveal & New Operator "Ram"

Today Ubisoft fully unveiled the next season coming to its successful multiplayer squad first-person shooter Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, alongside its new operator.  The new season, which will…

August 13, 2023 | 05:56 EDT

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Quake II Gets New Enhanced Release Kicking Off Quakecon

Today Bethesda and id Software kicked off QuakeCon 2023 with a new release of Quake II featuring enhancements and content.  The new version has been released today for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,…

August 10, 2023 | 01:50 EDT

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Keith David Will Play Zavala in Destiny 2

Back in March, the entertainment world mourned the passing of Lance Reddick. The Destiny 2 community even held in-game vigils for Reddick, who voiced the major character Commander Zavala. Now Bungie…

August 10, 2023 | 01:11 EDT

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Rainbow Six Siege Teases Operation Heavy Mettle Reveal & New Korean Operator

Today Ubisoft released a quick cinematic trailer to tease the reveal of the next season of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, dubbed "Operation Heavy Mettle." We don't get to see much, besides what…

August 10, 2023 | 12:45 EDT

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Turbo Overkill Review - Become Chainsaw Man

Apogee Entertainment is synonymous with some of the industry's oldest and most coveted first-person shooters. It's not an understatement, then, to say that Turbo Overkill has a lot to live up to. But…

August 10, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

A close-up on Makarov's face in the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Makarov Reveal Trailer Brings Back An Iconic Villain

Activision has released a brand new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer reintroducing Vladimir Makarov, the overarching antagonist of the previous Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series. The trailer…

August 9, 2023 | 10:16 EDT

The player being rushed by a minion of Nurgle in Warhammer 40k: Darktide
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Warhammer 40k: Darktide Into The Maelstrom Update Adds New Missions And More

Fatshark has announced a new Warhammer 40k: Darktide update, and if you've been struggling for things to do at a high level, this is the update for you. First off, the Mission Board will now cycle…

August 8, 2023 | 08:36 EDT

Dark and Darker
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Dark and Darker Releases in Early Access Despite Legal Woes

The early access launch of the dark fantasy PvPvE FPS game Dark and Darker has been hindered by legal woes, but it finally happened.  The developers at Ironmace announced today on their Discord…

August 7, 2023 | 05:33 EDT

Sojourn in Overwatch 2's new animated short "Calling"
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Overwatch 2 Gets Inspiring Animated Short All About Sojourn

Today Blizzard released another awesome animated short dedicated to Overwatch 2, and more specifically Sojourn.  The video portrays the Canadian veteran also known as Vivian Chase following the…

August 7, 2023 | 01:14 EDT

Quantum Error
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Quantum Error Has Gone Gold for PS5

Today Teamkill Media announced that its cosmic horror game Quantum Error has gone gold.  The developer was made on X (formerly Twitter). If you're unfamiliar with what it means in industry lingo,…

August 7, 2023 | 12:37 EDT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Official Logo
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Release Date Announced

Today Activision announced the release date and revealed the official logo of the upcoming Call of Duty game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.  We knew that the reveal was coming and now we learn…

August 7, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

Outpost: Infinity Siege
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Ambitious Base-Building FPS Outpost: Infinity Siege Delayed to 2024

Team Ranger and Lightning Games announced that their ambitious FPS and base-building/defense Outpost: Infinity Siege has been delayed.  The game was expected to come this year, but it'll now launch…

August 6, 2023 | 02:21 EDT

Artwork of the Destiny 2 PvP map Multiplex, showing several buildings in basic glowing blocks of indigo, contrasted with bright red sand below.
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Destiny 2 PvP Gets A Refresh In New State of the Game Announcement

Bungie have revealed their latest State of the Game for Destiny 2. With the release of Lightfall and the upcoming expansion, The Final Shape, Bungie has announced several new updates coming to…

August 3, 2023 | 01:59 EDT

A group of robbers shooting at offscreen enemies in Payday 3
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New Payday 3 Trailer Talks You Through What Makes Heists Special

Starbreeze has released a new Payday 3 video breaking down what makes the multiplayer shooter's heists so unique. The trailer discusses what you can expect from Payday 3's heists, as well as what…

August 2, 2023 | 09:55 EDT

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Quantum Error PS4 Version Canceled; It’d Require Too Much Downgrading To Work

Today developer Teamkill Media announced that the PS4 version of its cosmic horror game Quantum Error has officially been canceled. The announcement was made on the game's official Twitter account,…

July 25, 2023 | 01:10 EDT

Quantum Error
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Quantum Error Reveals Tons of Cosmic Horror Gameplay in Extensive New Videos

Today developer Teamkill Media released brand-new gameplay of its "cosmic horror" game Quantum Error. We get to see combat and exploration in a suitably frozen base on Neptune, infested by all sorts…

July 22, 2023 | 10:04 EDT

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Immortals of Aveum Reveals Impressive Cinematic Cutscene in New Trailer

Today Electronic Arts and Ascendant Studios released a new cinematic trailer of the upcoming magic FPS Immortals of Aveum to celebrate San Diego Comic-Con.  The trailer focuses on a scene from the…

July 21, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

Ubisoft Forward
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Ubisoft Announces Better than Expected Financial Results & Boasts Ubisoft Forward Success

Ubisoft just announced its financial results for Q1 of the fiscal year 2023-24, related to the period between April 2023 and June 2023. Net bookings for the quarter were €267.7 million. While this…

July 20, 2023 | 04:33 EDT

Many of the mechs that make up Gundam Evolution, along with the game's text logo
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Gundam Evolution Is Shutting Down In November

Bandai Namco has announced that Gundam Evolution is shutting down in November. The online mecha FPS will end service on November 29th, according to a new blog post on the game's official website.…

July 20, 2023 | 04:04 EDT

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Call of Duty 2023 Reveal Event Teased

It's that time of the year, and with the smoke clearing on who's going to own the franchise going forward, Activision is teasing the reveal event for the next Call of Duty. Yesterday, the publisher…

July 18, 2023 | 12:34 EDT

Your little robotic companion in the new Generation Zero Companion Update
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Generation Zero Companion Update Gives You A Little Robot Friend

Systemic Reaction has released the Generation Zero Companion Update, and as the name suggests, it's bringing a brand new robot companion for you to team up with. Previous Generation Zero updates…

July 18, 2023 | 09:36 EDT

The player cracking a glass case in the new Payday 3 trailer, which shows off stealth
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New Payday 3 Trailer Shows Off Sneaky Stealth Gameplay

A new Payday 3 trailer has arrived, showcasing the game's expanded suite of stealth mechanics and tools. It looks like you can be a lot sneakier in your robbery methods this time around. Rather…

July 17, 2023 | 09:26 EDT

Xbox and PlayStation Strike Deal for Call of Duty
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Microsoft & Sony Sign Deal to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation After FTC Falis to Block Activision Merger

Today Microsoft announced that it has signed a binding agreement to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation consoles after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The deal was announced via…

July 16, 2023 | 10:32 EDT

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Tokyo Underground Killer Looks Stylish & Bloody in New Trailer

Today Osaka-based developer Phoenix Game Productions presented its upcoming title Tokyo Underground Killer at Bitsummit in Kyoto with a new trailer. The game is a first-person action game in…

July 14, 2023 | 10:43 EDT

Ovrwatch 2 - the Members of the Original Overwatch
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Overwatch 2 Anime-style Short Shows the Beginning of Overwatch & the Omnic Crisis

Today Blizzard Entertainment premiered another Overwatch 2 anime-style short titled Genesis Part Two: Innocence.  The animated short is the second episode of a series started last week, focusing on…

July 13, 2023 | 12:24 EDT

Artwork from Immortals of Aveum, featuring Jak in combat with a knight.
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Immortals of Aveum Unpacked Trailer Reveals Plot, World, and Characters

Back in April, Ascendant Studios and EA Originals revealed Immortals of Aveum. It was promoted as a "first-person magic shooter" blending fantasy elements with the trappings of a fast-paced modern…

July 6, 2023 | 02:46 EDT

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Star Citizen Goes Free to Play Until July 17 as Foundation Festival Welcomes New Players

Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games launched the Foundation Festival events, which brings another Free Fly event.   The Foundation Festival lasts until July 31 and includes a feature…

July 6, 2023 | 04:01 EDT

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Overwatch 2 Anime-style Short Tells the Beginning of Overwatch's Story

Today Blizzard Entertainment premiered a new Overwatch 2 animated short titled Genesis Part One: Dawn.  If you're familiar with Blizzard's animation, you know that the developer's animated shorts…

July 6, 2023 | 12:26 EDT