Friends! Gamers! Casuals! Lend me your eyes, ears, thumbs and other required organs for this (in no particular order) list of my favorite gaming shooters that got me into more high-level stuff as time went on. There are some mild ad-insertions, but all opinions expressed here are purely my own.

This is only limited to game’s I’ve currently played, but hopefully I’ll get into more of the greats later on sometime. Someday. Over the rainbo- LET’S DO THIS!

5: BroForce! To paraphrase Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw of ‘Zero Punctuation’ fame, “I like shooting games, but I’m not very good at them. It’s opposite to the problem I have with blowjobs”. So lucky for me, BroForce is very much an ‘easy to learn, difficult to master’ experience, largely thanks to being a 2D platformer, so if you’ve ever played a Mario game, you’ll pick up the basic controls quickly. The characters being funny parodies of 80s action hero machismo also adds to an overall fun aesthetic and experience. I still howl with laughter every time the narrator shares his thoughts on “CamBROdia” or “RamBRO”.

Fortnite? More Like 4 t’nite: Yes, it can take a little while to get used to considering many players are of a decently high skill, but once you’ve had time to experiment with the different guns and such, there are three main tips I recommend to give you an edge.

First: Make like Obi-Wan-Kenobi and have the high ground! Once you’ve mined some material, flip to the ramp as your default building tool. That way, you can protect yourself, while making it harder for the other bloke to reach up at you.

Second: Make like the US education system and get into shootings regularly! Land at the first semi-crowded area, grab a half-decent boomstick or dom-machine-gun and rinse and repeat until you start getting better. Like percussive maintenance, but for people!

Third? We’ve got a metric fluff-tonne of Fortnite merch, feel free to have a butcher’s at it here!

3: The Last of “Ughs”: The story is a great one and even suitably tense at times, but The Last of Us is also a favorite shooter of mine because the campaign encourages slow methodical strategy. Sure, you can go guns-blazing if you’re good enough and have upgraded weapons, but in a first run-through, you’ll have to rely on stealth and keeping your distance just as much brawls and shootouts. The story’s tutorial sections are also helpful and fit in well with rewarding the player for taking their time analyzing the terrain and taking inventory. Check our store if you want TLOU Remastered or Part 2!

2: Rad-Dad Redacted 2: Electric Boogaloo! Which is to say, yes. The game with the well-written flexible cowboy story and a worship of believable design to the point of realistically-implemented physics of horse bollocks happens to have decent gun-play too. The aim-assist is handy and the kick-back of different guns chunky like Moto Moto drenched in Marinara sauce!

1: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain! In the immortal words of the blokes form Cracked, “it’s like this game was made by a genius toddler”. Aim assist? Boom. A huge array of tools and weapons that’d make Doom Guy blush? You know it. Temporary slow-down-time Matrix powers that make stealth and action equally valid? Oddly specific, but YOU GOT IT! And forget realistically-shrinking horse-balls, your horse’s droppings can act as anti-vehicle mines that distract the driver long enough for you to highjack it for yourself!

Broke: Horse balls.

Woke: Tactical Manure Action!

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Nvidia partners with EA for developing the PC port of Battlefield 2042!

(Psst, get your pre-order bonuses or any other Battlefield games at our store folks. Heck, maybe get in on the Elden Ring extras while you’re around).

This collaboration on the PC port of the game will see many PC-specific upgrades that are beneficial to those with video cards. The PC Battlefield 2042 game will also be compatible with Nvidia Reflex, a feature that allows for greater responsiveness and option adjustments for mouse aiming. A segment from a recent statement Nvidia made reads as follows:

‘PC gamers will get a Battlefield 2042 experience like no other, because a PC allows you to enjoy higher detail levels, uncapped frame rates, and gameplay enhanced by variable refresh rate G-SYNC monitors, TVs and displays’.

‘Graphics on a PC are next-level with ray-traced ambient occlusion (available only on PC), and GeForce RTX-based PCs have dedicated RT cores to deliver excellent ray tracing performance’.

Other related tidbits on Battlefield 2042 include and are not limited to:

• First non-binary character in the franchise? Hell yeah!
• Fixing issues covered in a recent open beta test? Hell yeah!
• Various multiplayer funtimes including a Hazard Zone mode? Hell yeah!
• Being an online-exclusive game with no offline single player modes or story campaign?… No.

In addition, while all other versions of Battlefield 2042 will see big boi numbers of 128-player large matches, the PlayStation 4 version will be capped at 64 players with smaller versions of in-game maps (the latter could be an upside if you get lost easily though).

As of September, the game is set to release November 19th, with pre-orders for the Gold and Ultimate Editions receiving the game a week early according to EA.

Battlefield 2042 will be coming to PC as well as Xbox and Playstation consoles. Furthermore, EA DICE confirmed some features missing in the Beta will be smooshed into the game on release.

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Developed by Respawn Entertainment, the beloved battle royale shooter Apex Legends will see its 11th season release on November 2nd. Till then, click here for the trailer and stick around for more information and hopefully my occasionally quirky inserts where I reference old British sitcoms and weird non-sequiturs when you least expect it… Rectangular water goat.

Information on the new tropical island map featured in the trailers was leaked by dataminers some months ago, so great to see the rumors confirmed and the location realised in all its morning glory. For all you lore-heads out there, the new stage is rumored to be planet Gaea, home to the deadly Carthage Spiders that may appear in gameplay as an environmental threat. Gaea is also the home planet of Rampart, Caustic and Crypto, as well as a playable location in Titanfall.

Oddly enough, this smells like Fortnite. Not only because I came across an in-game halloween giant spider piñata that freaked me out for a hot minute, but also because that game has wolves, boars and chickens roaming the world that you can hunt for useful items. Quite likely the Carthage Spiders will function similarly, “as a persistent map feature and threat” according to one dataminer. Heck, the trailer has a bloke barely fighting off some kinda alien lizard-tiger monster, so maybe there’ll be some kind of group PVE mode coming to Apex where you and the lads can go out communicating with nature… And monsters… With your gun… And grenades… But mostly the shooty-bang-bangs… Deadly Irish Honeycomb.

We’ll also be seeing Titanfall 2 villain Ash coming with Season 11, who serves as the overseer of Apex Legends’ Arena Mode, which you can find out more on here.

Respawn also announced in August plans to release a ‘next-gen update’ to Apex, though there’s currently no known release window.

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When it was released for Xbox in 2001, Halo set a new standard for first-person shooter games. It has remained an iconic staple of the genre ever since, receiving high praises for its intuitive controls, exciting combat, and diverse selection of weaponry. The soundtrack is no exception to the series excellence, and the game’s theme is beyond iconic.

So iconic, in fact, that the popular Ohio Alternative music duo Twenty One Pilots gave a performance of the theme at their show in Columbus.

Twenty One Pilots are known for their gut-punching hits, including ‘Heathens’ which was released for the Suicide Squad movie soundtrack and has racked up over a billion views on YouTube. Their other best-known songs include the singles ‘Stressed Out’ and ‘Ride’.

A Reddit user named ‘manneerik’ posted a video from a Twenty One Pilots concert filmed in Columbus, Ohio on September 8th, 2021. The clip shows Tyler and Josh, along with their backup musicians, giving their rendition of the iconic main Halo theme with a few TOP-esque twists, such as trumpets taking the lead for certain parts. The audience seems to love the duo’s interpretation of the theme, with many members of the crowd cheering along in excitement.

With Halo Infinite set to release this December, after a series of setbacks and delays, hype and anticipation are at an all-time high – and this concert was very much evidence of that.

The short clip of the concert has garnered over 2.4k upvotes on the Halo Subreddit, with many users praising Twenty One Pilots’ unique version of the beloved. theme. Other Reddit users are remarking on the nostalgia the classic song inspires, and how good it is to see Halo back in its cultural relevancy.

Martin O’Donnell truly aced the challenge of creating an iconic and memorable theme to match the grandiosity of the Halo series. It’s easy to get swept back up into the Halo hype with this tune to take you back 20 years.

If you can’t get enough Halo action and are eagerly awaiting the December release, check out Halo’s spin on the ultimate board game Monopoly here.

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Round up your mates and get your squad together as Ubisoft have just revealed their latest entry in the Ghost Recon franchise. Titled Ghost Recon Frontline, the game is a free-to-play, tactical action, massive PVP shooter grounded in the renowned Ghost Recon universe.

Revealed during a 20th anniversary showcase celebrating two decades since the original entry in the series, the title has been in the works for three years at Ubisoft Bucharest and will be available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Stadia and Luna. It will also feature cross-play so fans need not worry about the rest of their squad being on different platforms to them.

Here’s an opportunity to check out the action-packed trailer for yourself:

“A new take on the battle royale genre”

Ubisoft are hoping to jump on-board the ever-expanding list of developers getting involved with the battle royale genre. Having looked at the success of both Epic Games and Infinity Ward with their Fortnite and Warzone licences, the developer has clearly  thought what better way to get their foot through the door than with their Tom Clancy Ghost Recon franchise.

A series already  focused upon military tactics, Ghost Recon veterans should slip easily into battle-royale gameplay by having experience of being  in charge of conceived squads in previous Ghost Recon ventures.

“Unbound tactical freedom”

The game will be looking to put you in control of every strategic decision there is, giving free reigns for you and your fellow squad members to optimise your military tactics.

Speaking on the games website, Ubisoft have announced that “Ghost Recon Frontline features an advanced class system and large set of tactical support tools allowing for complete freedom in strategic gameplay, with multiple ways to outsmart enemy teams and win every fight.”

“Switch between different contractors, even in the heat of battle. Shape the battlefield around you by calling in tactical reinforcements such as deadly auto-turrets, smoke screen drones and massive barricades.”

“There is always more than one way to win, and it is entirely up to what kind of strategic approach you will take.”

Class-Based Squads

As already mentioned, the game will focus upon teaming up with other players from around the world to help put together a squad through a “deep and impactful class system”.

“Once players are done collecting intel, they will have to head to a drop zone and call for an extraction. When initiated, all teams will know the position of the extraction and will try to intervene, players will have to play tactically to successfully escape and win the match.”

“Featuring more than 100 players in teams of three, these squads will have to work together to complete dynamic objectives across the massive open map with no converging circle.”

No doubt this will cause debate amongst your squad as to who really is the tactical genius of the group, so let’s hope Ubisoft can make each member feel like they’ve got what it takes.

MASSIVE BATTLEGROUND

With 100+ players it should come as no surprise the game will feature a huge map for players to battle in.

The Ghost Recon Frontline website invites us to “Discover Drakemoor Island, an open world full of diverse environments at the heart of the conflict.”

“Consisting of multiple landmarks and distinct biomes, from high mountains to ruthless arid lands, and ever-changing weather conditions, Drakemoor Island requires unyielding adaptation.”

Take a look at the different environments of Drakemoor down below in the full announcement trailer:

Ubisoft are offering players the chance to be involved in a closed test for the game which will run from October 14-21 on PC in over 20 European countries. Players can register to participate here.

So that’s all we know about the Ghost Recon Frontline! If your yet to play any entry in the series, be sure to check them out here

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Three Days Left…

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With only two more days until we’re transported to the fictional Caribbean island of Yara, Ubisoft has decided to reveal the full trophy list for the sixth main installment of their first-person shooter franchise.

For all you trophy hunters out there, you’ll be able to start planning your revolutionary uprising against Giancarlos Espositos fascist dictatorship nice and early, and if this trophy list is anything to go by, the earlier you start the better! With 54 trophies in total, Far Cry players are going to have their hands full toppling the games new tyrannical regime.

The latest game is set to be released on the 7th of October, and looks to be a possible standout in a month jam-packed with all new releases. If your a Far Cry fanatic waiting to discover the trophy list then, its possibly best you look away now. However, if you’ve been gagging to know the ins and outs on what to expect when taking on this latest adventure, then your fight for freedom starts here!

*Spoilers Below*

Fans of the series will not be too unfamiliar with the trophy hunting process of Far Cry games. But for those looking to make Far Cry 6 their introduction to the popular series, then it should be noted that the list usually has a variety of different objectives needed to unlock those trophies. From capturing certain areas to levelling things up, it is always tricky to figure out what to tackle first. Some trophies are even more secretive in nature, with Ubisoft making sure not all is revealed for us. Anyway, it’s best to get started on exactly what they are!

Bronze Trophies

As with many games, Bronze trophies are usually where the game likes to have a little fun with us. Far Cry 6 doesn’t intend to stop that trend. Finding roosters and winning games of dominoes aren’t exactly what you’d imagine overpowering a dictatorship would involve, nevertheless that’s exactly what you need to do to achieve that all elusive platinum trophy. Here is the full list of Bronze trophies below:

• Yo Soy Dani Rojas – Select Dani’s look (Solo Campaign only)
• Cutting Foreign Ties – Recruit the Legends of ’67 and La Moral
• Montero Justicia – Recruit the Monteros
• Voz del Pueblo – Recruit Máximas Matanzas
• Ninjerilla – Capture an FND Base without being detected (Solo Campaign only)
• Co-Dependent – Capture an FND base with a Co-op partner
• Finders Keepers! – Return 3 FND Resource vehicles in mint condition
• Check It Out – Capture 10 Checkpoints (Solo Campaign only)
• It’s Raining Treasure! – Intercept 10 Military Supply Drops (Solo Campaign Only)
• Undying Tradition – Complete the Yaran Story “Triada Blessings”
• Top of the Pecking Order – Win a Cockfighting match
• Speed Racer – Complete 3 Gran Premios
• Beginner’s Luck – Win a Dominoes game
• Overheated – Complete a Special Operation
• Alpha Guerrilla – Successfully complete 5 Bandido Operations
• Road Rage – Perform a Vehicle Machete Kill from a horse
• Far Cry – Purchase 15 Meals
• That’s My Jam – Find 15 USB Sticks
• That’s Puzzling – Unlock 15 Criptograma Chests
• Cry Cry – Collect all 4 Rides
• Recrooster – Find all Roosters
• Loyal Army – Recruit 5 Amigos
• @CanYouPetTheCroc – Pet Guapo
• Strutting His Stuff – Equip Chicharrón with the Motherclucker Outfit
• Secret Weapon – Distract 10 soldiers with Chorizo
• Heated Conflict – Take out 10 soldiers with active Heat
• Jawson Brody – Take out a shark with an explosion
• Sophishticated – Catch 10 fish
• Outdated Tech – Take out a soldier by sabotaging an alarm
• Oh No You Don’t! – Take out 3 Insurgent Leaders
• Not So Special – Take out 10 Special Forces soldiers
• Not So Tough – Disable and hijack a tank using an EMP device
• Ultimate Predator – Hunt all Mythical Animals (Solo Campaign only)
• Slip Sliding Away – Slide 200m at once
• Hit ‘n Run – Run over 10 soldiers in a vehicle
• Didn’t See That Coming! – Use a Security Control Center to disable all cameras and alarms
• Death From Above – Take out a soldier from 50m above them
• Toxic Influence – Have poisoned soldiers kill 5 other enemies
• Fashionista – Equip a full matching Gear Set
• Do It Yourself – Install every Mod on a single Resolver Weapon
• Glamping – Build one of each Camp Facility (Solo Campaign only)
• Furiously Fast – Have 10 parts installed on a Ride
• Glorious Leader – Reach the Rank of Comandante
• Stay Cool – Complete any Special Operation without exceeding 50% on the PG-240X’s temperature meter
• Hidden Cash – Locate a stash of hidden Moneda in any Special Operation
• Termination Phase – Free 30 hostages during a Lola’s Informants challenge in any Special Operation

Silver Trophies

As you can see bronze trophies take up the bulk of the collection, but this is where things get slightly trickier. Two of the Silver trophies will require solo play, so whilst Far Cry 6 does allow co-op, you will have to head out into Yara alone for those Achievements and Trophies.

• Hidden in Plain Sight – Find your way to Miami
• Friendly Skies – Blow up 16 Anti-Air Cannons (Solo Campaign only)
• Armed to the Teeth – Collect 49 Unique Weapons
• Hogar Dulce Hogar – Fully upgrade one Camp Facility at any Guerrilla Camp (Solo Campaign only)
• Backpacking – Aquire every Supremo in Yara

Gold Trophies and Platinum Trophies

There are only two gold trophies in the game, with one being to simply just take down the villain. As with every game, collecting all these trophies will give you the satisfaction of obtaining that Platinum Trophy!

• Viva La Revalución – Take back Yara
• Liberty – Capture all FND Bases (Solo Campaign only)
• Conquistador – Unlock all Trophies

If all this has got you even more excited for the release of Far Cry 6, then don’t wait a second! Click here  to pre-order the PS5 edition and here for the Xbox Series X version

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Recently, the Modding team Known as SoMNst Released a 37 minute video showing the latest update to their “No VR” mod, an add-on to the critically acclaimed 2020 entry in the legendary “Half-Life”. The mod aims to make the game playable without the need for a VR headset.

Half Life Alyx Released on the 23rd of march, 2020, 13 years after the franchise’s last instalment “Half-Life 2, Episode 2”, which notoriously ended with the shocking death of beloved side character and father of player companion Alyx, Eli Vance. “Half Life: Alyx” itself was a spin off, set before mute theoretical theorist Gordon Freeman was re-inserted into the world by the extra dimensional G-man at the start of Half life 2. The story Follows Alyx Vance as she works to establish a Resistance against The Combine, an interdimensional alien race summoned to earth during the resonance cascade event of the original 1997 Half-Life.

The Half-Life series has always aimed to be on the cutting edge of games technology. The original game, released in 1997, was a huge leap forward for narrative in video games, and especially in the first person shooter genre, with subtle world building and environmental storytelling at the forefront of the experience. Its sequel, released originally in 2004, was a technological marvel, introducing real time physics simulation to the world of gaming, as well as some truly phenomenal facial animations that still help the game look Spectacular today, almost 2 decades later. Alyx continued this trend, being one of the most deep and content rich games for VR to date, with the game dumping the predecessors action tone and instead relying much more on horror to guide the experience.

However this reliance on VR technology has left many unable to experience the game due to the costs of owning such a device. This is where the no VR mod comes in. The mods goal is to remove the need for a VR headset and motion controls. Within the 37 minutes of in-development footage released on September 25th, Mod developers SoMNst show off some of their solutions to make the game work from a more traditional first person perspective. 

For example, very early on in the game you are given a number of pens and an eraser, and while in VR you are able to write on the windows of protagonist Alyx’s hideout. The mod works around this functionality by snapping the pen to the point on the screen where a gun would be held in a normal FPS and then snapping it to the window on a left click. The Demo Footage illustrates this by using these pens to carefully draw an image of the series Protagonist Gordon Freeman. 

In another instance, A door that would normally require the act of the player physically grabbing it with their VR controller to open, has been replaced with a hand icon that responds to a left click, similar to games like “Amnesia” and “SOMA”. For a more in-depth look, you can watch the entire 37 Minute Video below.

The mod is still in development. No final release date has been stated by any of the developers and the development builds are not currently available to the public. However the footage does look very promising and with any luck it will not be long until you are able to play the game with a mouse and keyboard yourself. Half-Life: Alyx is available right now from Steam.

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