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Battlefield 6 will avoid using goofy crossover skins and focus on maintaining its core visual identity, emphasizing immersion over promotional crossovers, unlike other AAA FPS titles like Call of Duty.
Ian Proulx, cofounder of 1047 Games, promoted Splitgate 2 at Summer Game Fest, expressing a desire for Titanfall 3 and criticizing the repetitive nature of current FPS games like Call of Duty, while highlighting the game's new battle royale mode and its unique portal mechanics.
Epic Games has allowed Unreal and Unreal Tournament, the pioneering FPS games using the Unreal engine, to be available for free on the Internet Archive. Originally released in 1998 and 1999, these games were delisted from storefronts in 2023 but are now preserved by the fan community Old Unreal. While official servers are no longer active, community servers still support online play. Epic has a history of supporting its older properties, previously releasing assets from its defunct game Paragon for public use.
Fanatical is offering a "Build Your Own Shooter Bundle" deal where you can choose three, five, or eight shooters for $3, $7, or $10, respectively. The selection includes classics like Quake, Doom 64, and Wolfenstein 3D, as well as newer titles like Dusk and Amid Evil. Most games are optimized for older or lower-end PCs, making it a great deal for FPS enthusiasts looking to expand their library without breaking the bank.
Developer Embark Studios, behind the live-service FPS game The Finals, has decided not to commit to a content roadmap, unlike many other games in the genre. The studio aims to avoid making promises it can't keep. Currently in Season 1, The Finals offers a battle pass with various cosmetics and in-game currency, but what Season 2 will bring remains unknown. The game's developers also discussed the destructible nature of environments, highlighting the need to draw a line to prevent players from digging holes. The team is addressing issues such as skill-based matchmaking and cheating, while defending their use of AI tools to enhance productivity.
Max Hoberman, a former Bungie developer known for his work on Halo 2 and Halo 3, criticizes the modern skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) system in multiplayer FPS games like Call of Duty. Hoberman argues that while SBMM aims for balanced matches, it often leads to stressful and less enjoyable experiences for players. He suggests a combination of skill-based matchmaking and other pairing methods to provide a mix of challenging, dominating, and close contests. Hoberman also emphasizes the importance of unranked matches for casual fun and proposes alternative solutions instead of segregating high-skill players.
The International Committee Of The Red Cross has launched the "Play By The Rules" initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the rules of war by encouraging players of first-person shooter games to respect real-world rules of war while they play. The Red Cross has issued guidelines for players to follow, including avoiding shooting at downed enemies, not targeting non-violent NPCs or civilian buildings, and sharing med kits with allies and enemies alike. Participating games include Fortnite and Arma 3, which previously raised money for the Red Cross with its Laws Of War DLC.
The Red Cross is challenging gamers to play FPS games by real rules of war that are meant to "protect the humanity and dignity of people all over the world." The organization is seeking to remind players that video games are often set in "conflict zones," and right now, "armed conflicts are more prevalent than ever." The only two games participating in this event are Arma 3 and Fortnite.
Angle snapping in Valorant can make your aim more steady and precise, but it may also make small adjustments during a battle more difficult. Whether or not to use angle snapping depends on your preference and playstyle. It can be helpful for newer players, but experienced players may prefer to rely on their unassisted aim.