50 News this week for first-person, shooter

Sony's live service game Concord sold only 25,000 copies since its launch, leading to its shutdown due to high development costs and lack of market differentiation. Firewalk Studios' debut title cost Sony between $100 to $300 million, making it one of the most expensive failures in gaming history.

Rumors suggest that Blizzard may be working on an Overwatch spin-off game, possibly an RPG-FPS title, in addition to Overwatch 2. Fans are excited at the possibility of exploring the expansive lore of Overwatch in a new game.

Rocksteady Studios has announced layoffs following the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, with the QA team being hit the hardest. Despite the layoffs, support for the game is expected to continue through 2024.

Spectre Divide, a new FPS game, has surprised players by launching its ranked mode earlier than expected. The game includes unique features such as a duality mechanic and separate leaderboards for solo and team ranks.

The Call of Duty Endowment, also known as C.O.D.E., is an organization that focuses on helping veterans find employment. They have successfully placed over 130,000 veterans in jobs and are able to do so at a fraction of the cost of government programs.

Destiny 2 experiences ups and downs with layoffs at Bungie, a decline in player count, and rumors of a new business model, but they are gearing up to discuss the future of the game in Codename: Frontiers.

Xbox's Phil Spencer revealed that Xbox passed on making the first Destiny game a first-party exclusive, along with other notable games like Guitar Hero. This decision has been seen as a missed opportunity for the Xbox brand in terms of exclusive games.

Ubisoft's XDefiant is offering $9 in virtual currency through log-in rewards starting September 9, following the end of Black Ops 6 beta weekend.

Battlefield 2042 will release a new update on September 10, adding the UH-60 chopper as a new vault drop and introducing new game modes like Breakthrough UH-60 and Control Unlocked, with improvements to vehicle systems and gameplay.

PUBG Mobile is hosting the Nations Cup 2024 in Seoul, South Korea with a $300k prize pool, where national teams will compete in 18 matches to win not only cash but also a share of merch sales.

After six months of battling bugs and killer robots, Helldivers 2 players are getting teased with the return of the Illuminate faction as a new enemy, hinting at potential new gameplay dynamics in the popular video game.

Crytek has released an update for the extraction shooter Hunt Showdown 1896, fixing bugs such as crashes, stuttering, and DLC unlocking issues.

The Doors Curious Light has some key differences from its Guiding counterpart, including a yellow aura and quieter sounds. It helps players progress through the game by highlighting items and doors, but the tips it provides after death are usually unhelpful.

Embark has started teasing the upcoming release of The Finals Season 4, with a confirmed release date of September 26th. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details on the new map and OST leaks.

Sierra accidentally shipped part of the game 's source code for Half-Life as part of a Day One disk, leading to early buzz for the game before completion.

PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary with a playlist featuring fan favorite songs from the past three decades, including 'Livin La Vida Loca' and 'SexyBack', alongside a possible tease of the PS5 Pro's design.

Activision has released an update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone, including fixes for multiplayer maps, weapons, and Zombies mode.

Nintendo announced two new amiibo sets, the 'Side Order Set' (Pearl & Marina) and the Alterna Set (Callie & Marie), which unlock special in-game gear in Splatoon 3. Each 2-pack is priced at $29.99 USD and is now available through retailers.

Verdansk, the original map of Call of Duty Warzone, is officially coming back in spring along with a newly announced smaller map Area 99. Black Ops 6 is set to be released on October 25, 2024, featuring two new Zombies maps and 16 multiplayer maps.

Join Jan on the Shacknews Twitch channel as he plays conquest combat rounds in Delta Force with his squad, showcasing his skills as a gunner and mechanic while engaging with viewers for tactical input and strategies.

Activision has released update 1.054 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, including adjustments for the game and Warzone, as well as new content for the Black Ops 6 beta.

MachineGames, known for their Wolfenstein games, is taking a different approach with their upcoming game 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle', focusing on more methodical combat and puzzle-solving rather than just shooting your way through scenarios.

This news article provides a comprehensive guide on how to build and expand your Hideout in Escape from Tarkov, including tips on scavenging materials and using the Flea Market to your advantage.

A classic FPS game called Kvark, developed on Unreal Engine 5 and featuring modern solutions like up-to-date rendering techniques and adaptive audio, is set to be released on PC (Steam) on October 3, 2024 after being in Steam Early Access for over a year.

Speculation and rumors abound regarding the release date and platform for Splatoon 4, with no official confirmation from Nintendo yet. Leaks suggest a project titled 'Spiral' related to Splatoon is in development, but authenticity is questionable.

FragPunk, a new competitive-focused FPS game from Bad Guitar Studio, offers unique gameplay mechanics involving cards that grant special abilities and modifiers to players, adding a fresh twist to traditional shooter gameplay.

Neversoft, known for the Tony Hawk games, was also working on a standalone Call of Duty project titled Call of Duty: Future Warfare, which ultimately got scrapped by Activision. A beta build of the game, codenamed NX1, has recently leaked online and is playable with an Xbox 360 emulator or devkit.

Forgive Me Father 2 is a dark action game inspired by H. P Lovecraft, featuring a vast arsenal of deadly weapons, a madness system, new levels, enemies, and exotic weapons in the upcoming update.

Valve and ESL banned the use of SnapTap, a feature enabling easier counter-strafing in Counter-Strike 2, after discovering it on a player's hardware during an ESL Pro League match.

3XTINCTION is an online co-op top-down shooter game by 2BAD Games, where players must team up to take down hordes of Infecteds after a devastating outbreak caused by experiments on spiders gone wrong.

KRAFTON has introduced the Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience to BGMI, promising a new level of audio quality for players.

New leaks and updates have started to surface for The Finals Season 4, including a new OST leak that fans are excited about. Fans are speculating that the new map for Season 4 could be set in Hollywood.

Dagger Directive is a new tactical FPS signed by MicroProse, with an aesthetic reminiscent of games from the late '90s and early 2000s but featuring modern gameplay mechanics and attention to detail.

Valorant fans are enjoying new content in Episode 9 Act 2 such as two new agents, Clove and Vyse, and a new battle pass. However, Riot has announced significant price increases for Valorant VP in some regions starting on September 18th, with some regions actually seeing a price decrease.

The PS2 has been added to Japan's Future Technology Heritage registry, making it the first video game console to receive this recognition. The PS2's graphics and built-in DVD player were highlighted as reasons for its inclusion on the list.

Exophobia is a first-person shooter game that combines classic charm with modern metroidvania-style action, where players navigate through a crashed human spaceship filled with alien nightmares and dangerous challenges.

The boss of Borderlands promises to continue creating content for the game series, regardless of its success or failure.

Terminator Resistance, a FPS game by Teyon, is now available for a discounted price of $9.99, down from $39.99, on Steam until Monday September 9. The game perfectly captures the atmosphere of the Terminator films and offers a mix of survival and FPS gameplay.

Developer 1047 Games has revealed key changes they will be making to Splitgate 2 based on feedback from the recent closed alpha, including individual progression in Hot Zone mode, longer matches in Team Deathmatch, reduced respawn times, sprinting while reloading, new auto sprint setting, closing portals one at a time, and plans for bigger, more vertical maps with more portals.

The latest Operation: Champions in Halo Infinite introduces a new Firefight playlist, a free 20-tier Operation Pass, HCS Twitch Drops in The Exchange, and more.

EA Sports has announced the addition of eight new Icons to FC 25, including Gareth Bale, Julie Foudy, and Lotta Schelin. Buffon and Angerer are joining as top goalkeeper picks, with Angerer potentially becoming the joint highest-rated goalkeeper in the game.

Blizzard has released a minor patch, version 3.83, for Overwatch 2 on PS5 to fix bugs, with no major hero changes or new content.

The upcoming Stalker 2 game has improved visuals and gameplay mechanics, creating a more immersive and tense experience compared to its predecessor, with a planned release date of November 20.

Bethesda has taken down the Thatcher's Techbase mod from their mod browser, making it unavailable on consoles but still playable on PC. The mod features Margaret Thatcher as the final boss in a Doom mod.

Square Enix released Foamstars update 7.11 to fix a bug in The Baristador's shot range in the PS5 version 7.011. They also introduced a new character named Bublo Espuma.

Developer Respawn has teased a new mode called Knockout Battle Royale for Apex Legends Season 22, featuring capture points, infinite respawns, and a points leaderboard to determine elimination.

The recent release of DOOM + DOOM II package includes additional content and mods, making it a must-have for fans of the classic games.

Delta Force is saying goodbye to Alpha in a grand style in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Doom 3, a game that was hotly debated upon release, is revisited in this article, discussing its visual showcase, gameplay mechanics, legacy, and modding community. The article explores the game's strengths, weaknesses, and its place in gaming history.

Anger Foot is a first-person shooter game where you play as Anger Foot trying to retrieve your stolen shoes by kicking your way through Shit City. The game features colorful and vibrant visuals, a unique setting, and the ability to kick and shoot your way through various challenges.