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Hunt: Showdown Sequel Possibly Leaked via ESRB Rating

An ESRB listing has appeared for a game called Hunt: Showdown 1896, potentially suggesting that a sequel to the popular PvPvE shooter is in the works. The rating is, as you'd probably expect from a…

July 19, 2024 | 11:04 EDT

A player firing weapons through a portal in Splitgate 2
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Splitgate 2 Brings Back Chaotic Portal-Based Arena Shooting Next Year

1047 Games has announced Splitgate 2, a sequel to its successful 2021 portal shooter. The game is due to arrive on PC and consoles sometime next year. Per a press release, the sequel will retain the…

July 18, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

Neon, Iso, and Raze in Valorant artwork
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Valorant Escalation Mode Disabled Indefinitely as Patch 9.01 Lands

Riot Games has announced that it has indefinitely disabled the Valorant Escalation gameplay mode while it investigates "an issue".  Speaking via X (formerly known as Twitter), Riot says Escalation…

July 16, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

A ship flying in space in Cloud Imperium Games' Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Studio Discriminated Against Disabled Worker, Tribunal Finds

Cloud Imperium Games, the studio behind Star Citizen, has been ordered to pay $35,000 in compensation to a disabled worker against whom the studio has been found to have discriminated. Per Game…

July 1, 2024 | 09:59 EDT

A mysterious hooded figure standing amidst smoky ruins in the Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God update
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Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God Update Brings New Mission and More

Fatshark has released the Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God update, and it contains a new mission for you to try out, plus new weapons and more. The patch is live on Steam right now…

June 25, 2024 | 11:22 EDT

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Level Zero: Extraction Release Date Brings Alien Extraction Shooting Fun in August

Publisher tinyBuild and developer Doghowl Games have announced the Level Zero: Extraction release date, and the alien-blasting extraction shooter is launching later this summer. Per an announcement…

June 21, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

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VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap

In the wake of eSports becoming a growing mine of financial prosperity and career opportunities, it makes sense that console players tend to be on the outside looking in. A keyboard being the optimal…

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Fallen Aces Preview - It's Gabagood

Fallen Aces is clearly a labor of love. Developed by Trey Powell and Jason Bond, this New Blood Interactive-published title nails this hand-drawn, noir-inspired mafia game and offers a compelling…

June 19, 2024 | 02:59 EDT

Samus looking cool against the backdrop of her ship in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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Metroid Prime 4 Gets New Name, Gameplay Footage, and Release Window

During today's Nintendo Direct show, we finally got to see Metroid Prime 4 gameplay in all its glory, and not only that, but we got a new name and release window for the game as well. Metroid Prime…

June 18, 2024 | 11:58 EDT

The protagonist looks at a supernatural anomaly in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview – Get in the Zone

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has had a long journey to get to where it is today. It’s a project that’s been in limbo for over a decade since it was originally announced in 2010. It’s been canceled…

June 17, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

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Modders and Voice Actor Team Up for Fallout 4 Charity Mod

A new Fallout 4 charity mod has been released, and it features the voice talents of an actor who's practically legendary if you've played Bethesda's RPGs. Shady Motives adds a brand new quest to …

June 14, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

A screenshot from Destiny 2: The Final Shape, showing a Warlock, Titan, and Hunter sitting on a spaceship looking out into space, Earth and The Traveller are visible.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The End To Light and Darkness

In 2014, the launch of Destiny promised the start of an epic ten-year story. It was a promise echoed by other live-service games that rose (and fell) in its wake.  With Destiny 2: The Final Shape,…

June 12, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

A soldier in a gas mask aiming a gun in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't Actually 300GB, Don't Worry

Activision has taken to social media to clarify that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't actually take up an eye-watering 300GB of space on your storage drive. When Black Ops 6's pre-order pages began…

June 11, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

Four characters readying their guns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Always-Online, Including Campaign

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will require an internet connection at all times, even if you're just playing the game's single-player campaign, Activision has revealed. On the official support page for…

June 10, 2024 | 08:50 EDT

Promotional image of the Destiny 2: The Finale Shape D&D Crossover, showing a Warlock, Titan, and Hunter in monster-themed armor, an owlbear sparrow, and a Tiamat-themed ship.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D Crossover Cosmetics Announced

Bungie's space opera live service shooter is crossing over with the world's most popular fantasy TTRPG. Thanks to a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, players can enjoy Destiny 2: The Final…

May 30, 2024 | 02:02 EDT

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Expansion Leaks After Sony Streaming Slip-up

The entirety of upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape has been leaked, and although the leak has subsequently been taken down, it seems that the damage has already been done. The Final Shape …

May 30, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

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Selaco Sets a New Standard for the FPS Genre

A 10/10 score from TechRaptor is a rare honor reserved for only the best of the best, and we take great care to scrutinize every aspect of a game deserving of this score. Believe me when I say, then…

May 31, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be On Game Pass Day 1

After accidentally spoiling their own announcement earlier this morning, Microsoft officially revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass, albeit with a caveat…

May 28, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

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Anger Foot's Twisted World is a Frenetic, Wild Ride

With a name like Anger Foot, that's a game that wears its heart on its sleeve. This is one wacky game all about kicking baddies through the mean streets of Shit City. You're on a quest to steal back…

May 31, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Xbox's Mystery Showcase Game

Activision Blizzard and Xbox have officially revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and we'll get to learn more about the game during Xbox's showcase next month. When Xbox announced its June showcase…

May 23, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

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Valorant Replay Prototype Demonstrated But Don't Expect It Soon

Riot Games released a new Valorant Dev Update and shared with everyone some very important information, including the community's most requested feature: replays. Valorant replays have been a…

May 21, 2024 | 12:58 EDT

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ROBOBEAT

Become a bounty hunter on the trail of a famous robot, traveling a techno world full of spectacle.  ROBOBEAT is a rhythm-based FPS roguelike with procedurally generated levels. Gameplay is all…

May 20, 2024 | 11:45 EDT

A dwarf holding aloft his axe while surrounded by other dwarves in key art for Deep Rock Galactic
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Deep Rock Galactic Season 5 Digs Deeper in June

Ghost Ship Games has announced the Deep Rock Galactic Season 5 release date, and it's just a few weeks away. Per an announcement on Steam, Season 5, otherwise known as Digging Deeper, will arrive on…

May 16, 2024 | 08:49 EDT

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Po'ed: Definitive Edition Review - More Like Poo'ed

In all likelihood, you saw the headline of this review or scrolled down to check out the score before coming to read this here introduction. If that's the case, let me tell you: yes, Po'ed:…

May 16, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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The Finals Underperforms for Nexon in Q1 2024

Nexon has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2024 (since the studio operates on a January to January basis in fiscal year terms), and apparently, The Finals isn't performing as…

May 14, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

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Mullet MadJack Review - Nostalgia-fueled Frenzy

The amount of quality indie titles that have launched in May is already overwhelmingly large, so I'm here to urge you to add another game to that list: Mullet MadJack. With a name as awesome as "…

May 14, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Weep, Modders, for a New Fallout 4 Update Is Coming Next Week

Bethesda has announced a new Fallout 4 update for next week, so get ready to batten down the hatches and brace yourself, especially if you're a modder or you play a lot of Fallout 4 mods. The update…

May 10, 2024 | 11:52 EDT

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Robobeat Review - Robot Rock

In retrospect, the emergence of the rhythm shooter as a genre, along with its kissing cousin the rhythm character action game, should have been obvious. Combining high-octane, fast-paced combat with…

May 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

A soldier firing a gun with shafts of sunlight in the foreground in Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant
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XDefiant Release Date and Preseason Content Revealed

Ubisoft has announced the XDefiant release date, and the studio is bringing its free-to-play shooter to PC and current-gen consoles later this month. Per an official announcement post, XDefiant …

May 3, 2024 | 09:27 EDT

Soldiers running in a field in Gray Zone Warfare, a game that's been adopted by disgruntled Escape from Tarkov players
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Gray Zone Warfare Gaining Traction Thanks to Disgruntled Tarkov Players

Escape from Tarkov players have plenty to be disgruntled about right now, but it seems that they're finding solace in a new Early Access shooter released yesterday, judging by its impressive player…

May 1, 2024 | 08:40 EDT

A player holding a gun and looking at other soldiers in Escape from Tarkov: Arena
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Battlestate Games Shares Updated Escape from Tarkov: Arena Roadmap

Battlestate Games has released an updated Escape from Tarkov: Arena roadmap, showing what's coming to the multiplayer shooter over the course of its next few updates. The roadmap comes via a post on…

April 23, 2024 | 12:01 EDT

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Phantom Fury Review - Bowling Bombs Away

Ah, Ion Fury. It's a game I remember as fondly as my time with Dusk, Amid Evil, and other modern-day boomer shooters. Certainly, if there was a hall of fame for such games, Ion Fury's Shelly Harrison…

April 22, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Fallout 4 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Update Officially Arrives Later This Month

Bethesda has announced the release date for the long-awaited Fallout 4 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S update. Per a post on the official Fallout website, the update will land on April 25th and will be free…

April 11, 2024 | 12:08 EDT

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Battlefield 2042 Roadmap for Spring Is Looking Pretty Thin

EA and DICE have revealed the Battlefield 2042 roadmap for this spring, and it's slim pickings, as expected. Yesterday, EA announced that Battlefield 2042's latest season would also be its last, as…

April 10, 2024 | 10:52 EDT

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Battlefield 2042 Seasons to End as Production Ramps Up on Next Game

EA has announced that the latest Battlefield 2042 season will be its last, and that production on the next entry in the series is ramping up, aided by Star Wars: Squadrons studio Motive. In a post…

April 9, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

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The Fallout TV Show Proves The Last of Us Wasn’t A Fluke

Video-game adaptations are mostly bad, so bad they’re good, or lucked into some cult following. Thankfully, we’ve now had the amazing The Last of Us release, and Fallout just knocked it out of the…

April 11, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Deep Rock Galactic Season Reactivation Details Revealed

Ghost Ship Games has revealed more info on how the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic season reactivation feature will work. The game's fifth season is on its way, and as part of that season, you'll be…

April 8, 2024 | 11:39 EDT

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(UPDATED) Nightdive Announces Remastered Version of 90s Cult Classic Shooter PO'ed

Update: PO'ed: Definitive Edition is, in fact, very real. Nightdive has confirmed that although the game was announced on April Fools' Day, it's very much a real project, so it's safe to get hyped if…

April 1, 2024 | 09:19 EDT

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Star Citizen Shows First Animals and More Features Coming With Alpha 3.23

Today Cloud Imperium Games released new videos focusing on the upcoming major update for the growing space game Star Citizen.  The first video is an extensive look at some of the features coming in …

March 29, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

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Overwatch 2 Reveals Gameplay of New Hero Venture

Today Blizzard Entertainment released a new trailer revealed a new trailer of Overwatch 2, showcasing the gameplay of the new hero, Venture. Venture will be released with Season 10 on April 16, 2024…

March 27, 2024 | 12:49 EDT

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Valorant Reveals New Death-Defying Scottish Character Clove

Today Riot Games revealed the next character coming to its popular FPS Valorant, a Scottish agent named Clove. Clove is a Controller, and she will be introduced in Episode 8: Act II. Today we get…

March 24, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

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Star Citizen Developers Want to Implement Body Customization but It Won't Be Soon

Cloud Imperium Games' space game Star Citizen is soon getting an extensive character customization feature focused on the head, but many players would like to customize their bodies as well. In the…

March 22, 2024 | 09:29 EDT

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Star Citizen Shows Off New Personal Hangars Coming in Alpha 3.23

Today Cloud Imperium Games showcased in detail one of the major new features coming to its growing space game Star Citizen.  This time around, we take a look at Personal Hangars, which will be…

March 21, 2024 | 10:01 EDT

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Overwatch 2 Will No Longer Lock Heroes Behind Battle Pass, Mythic Skin Shop Announced

Today Blizzard Entertainment announced relevant changes coming to Overwatch 2 in future seasons, including how heroes and mythic skins are unlocked.  First of all, the announcement explains that…

March 19, 2024 | 01:39 EDT

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Dark and Darker Appears on Epic Games Store In Spite of Legal Battle Against Nexon

Today Ironmace, the South Korean developer behind the PvPvE FPS game Dark and Darker, launched the Epic Game Store page for the game.  While the page doesn't yet have the game for sale, its launch…

March 17, 2024 | 03:57 EDT

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Star Citizen Reveals F7 Hornet MK II Fighter and New Ongoing In-Game Event

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed and released a new starship in the persistent universe of the space simulator. The new ship is Anvil F7C Hornet MK II fighter, an overhauled…

March 16, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

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Halo Infinite Update to Bring Networking Overhaul, Easy Anti-Cheat, and More Next Week

343 Industries has detailed what's coming in next week's major Halo Infinite update, and if you've ever been frustrated by other players blatantly cheating, this one's for you. In a new update…

March 15, 2024 | 11:37 EDT

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Star Citizen's Roadmap to Release Will Be Revealed This Year

Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games shared one of its traditional "Letters from the Chairman" in which Creative Director Chris Roberts himself shared his insight on the state of the…

March 14, 2024 | 05:32 EDT