Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive has revealed a little bit of what we can expect from the co-op shooter in 2025. Just before the end of 2024, the studio posted something of a roadmap that includes various bits of new content due out in 2025.
]]>2024 has been a year of massive, perhaps irreversible change for the games industry. The games media space, which has employed me for over a decade, has itself fallen on the hardest times I’d ever witnessed.
]]>All of you Warhammer fans that are pumped for 40K after the release of Space Marine 2 will be very happy to hear that Henry Cavill TV show is going ahead at Amazon.
]]>Warhammer fans, it’s time to take stock of the best deal for you this Black Friday. Head over to Amazon and you’ll be able to pick up Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for PS5 for just $49.99. It's a US only deal for now, but we'll keep an eye out in the UK as well.
]]>If you're a fan of brining your Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 mod loadout with you when you jump into online matches, here's some bad news. Developer Saber Intercative has announced that from December onwards, it'll be banning them from public sessions, due to some technical issues which're even effecting non-modders.
]]>If you recently had your PS5's homescreen shove a weirdly out-of-date or slightly irrelevant advert in your face when hovering over one of your games, there's good news - you shouldn't run into such a thing anymore. Why? Well, because PlayStation says it's "resolved" a "technical error" that was causing what some had interpreted to potentially be a new advert system.
]]>The first major content patch for Space Marine 2 is here, and it's bringing a bunch of major content additions and small tweaks that should help remedy much of the game's less-liked quirks and absences. These include, but are not limited to, 1v1 duels between friends, and changes to the PvP spawn system to make spawn camping harder.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been incredibly successful, so much so that its developer is already thinking about a sequel and DLC.
]]>If you've been playing Space Marine 2 as of late, you may find yourself among the many keen to see more Chaos space marine content. Be it customisation options for the PvP multiplayer mode, or even some PvE missions to help flesh out the antagonistic faction, there's a real hunger for some more love for the Warhammer baddies. There may be some good news in the future for you, as Space Marine 2's creative director has offered some hope for Chaos content over Twitter.
]]>Space Marine 2 appears to be the current hotness. It's popped off on Steam, hitting an impressive player count entirely with early adopters before smashing that figure once again as soon as the gates were thrown open by the game's public release. The result is multifaceted. Not only do 40K fans get a loving send-up to the world they've invested much time and money into, but a new group of 40K fledglings have been given a bombastic welcome to the far-flung future British artists and game designers created in the 80's.
]]>Space Marine 2 is out and making a name for itself in the Steam charts, breaking its own concurrent player count following its general release yesterday. However, as a premium game, maybe you're unable to hop on the hype train right now. For those waiting for payday, a discount, or otherwise, Roblox might be able to tide you over.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been officially released, and proven that its popularity wasn’t a fluke. The game initially became playable over the weekend for those who opted for its gold and ultimate editions, and it managed to attract millions of players, enough for it to reach nearly 135,000 concurrent players on Steam, well ahead of the original Space Marine.
]]>Space Marine 2 appears to be the current hotness, a bombastic showcase of the Warhammer 40K universe with plenty of gore, action, and brotherly love. As of writing, it's still the morning before the game releases for those not willing to spend big on a special edition of the game, and it's already topping the Steam top sellers charts. You don't have to be a psyker to glimpse into the future and see it'll be big.
]]>Good news, Warhammer fans. It looks like the community consensus over Space Marine 2 is on the upturn, as Steam community reviews for the game have tipped over into the Very Positive range the morning of its general release to the public. A good sign for the game as the flood gates open.
]]>If you're excited to jump into some Eternal War PvP in Space Marine 2, you'll be confronted with a choice. Why class do I choose? You'll need to get decent with at least two for regular play, and picking the right one for you is important to start gathering up those wins. To help you out, we've picked out the best Eternal War classes in Space Marine 2 that'll rank the classes and point out each of their strengths and weaknesses.
]]>I need to talk about the Eternal War PvP mode inSpace Marine 2. It has problems. The servers are kind of fizzling in and out of consciousness as of writing, and there's not a huge number of maps or game modes present. But even with all these issues present right now, it's still one of the most refreshing PvP experiences I've played in recent years. Yes, that includes the popular FPS you're thinking of. Plus any extraction shooter, battle royale, or trend-chaser on your mind. They're missing a crucial element.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is out. That’s technically true, in that you can play the action game right now. The official release isn’t until September 9, but like many of today’s biggest games, paying more upfront unlocks the game a few days early for you.
]]>The Heavy Bolt Rifle! A massive rifle with plenty of ammo and lots of damage, and excellent at mowing down enemies in droves. It's accuracy isn't great, but that's part of the trade off. In Space Marine 2 it's a great choice for the Vanguard class, and well worth investing time and mastery points into. If you're unsure about how exactly to spend 'em, we've got a guide on the best Heavy Bolt Rifle versions and perks below.
]]>The Bolt Rifle is likely the first main primary weapon you'll use in Space Marine 2, and is a trusty friend to any and all Warhamemr fan. It's also a pretty decent gun to use in Operations, able to chip away at smaller enemies and big elites both. To help you make the most out of this gun, you can find our picks for the best Bolt Rifle versions and perks below.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 might be the most faithful Warhammer video game adaptation of all time. You're paying money for a really good product, you just don't get a huge amount in the box. Ask any Custodian or Grey Knights player, though: that's the quintessential Warhammer experience.
]]>There is perhaps no other IP with such an intensity of detail, or worldbuilding, or lore as rich as Warhammer. It's been around for nearly 50 years. 50. Any work done within it must align with an absurd amount of lore written over years within books and magazines. As you can imagine, faithfully recreating Warhammer in other mediums is tricky. A fact that Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits was eager to speak about at the Space Marine 2 booth at Gamescom.
]]>STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. I know, I say that a lot - certainly more than I should to readers who could literally be anywhere in the world and doing anything at the times I end up addressing them. It's justified this time though, I swear.
]]>Gamescom Opening Night Live was yesterday, and there was a bunch of news for those who've got an Xbox Game Pass subsciption they use to hop into the still decent array of titles the service boasts. So, here's a quick roundup of all the Game Pass titles shown, as well as the fresh additions coming in August that Xbox announced not long before ONL kicked off.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is perhaps not a sequel I ever expected to play. The original Relic Entertainment game was unusual by perhaps every measure. It was a shooter-melee hybrid that came from a studio chiefly known for its strategy games. It wasn’t especially well-received at its release, but has since garnered something of a cult status among Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts, and really, anyone who played it.
]]>After a full build of the game recently leaked and has ended up offering lots of folks their first taste of the game long before they thought they'd get it, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's developers have acknowledged what's happened, and urged people not to play the "unfinished" version.
]]>Sorry to those of you looking forward to the public beta test for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, but it's been cancelled - for an understandable reason.
]]>The first trailer for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu is finally here, and it's looking like a real throwback to early 1900s horror.
]]>Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is a few months out still, but those of you with a mind for strategy might be happy to hear about a currently free game.
]]>As promised, the Warhammer Skulls event was full of exciting announcements for Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 fans. None were more impressive than the Space Marine 2 reveals, however.
]]>I don’t know about you, but I certainly didn’t expect to get some Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun news at Warhammer Skulls. Auroch Digital nevertheless delivered, and it may be even more than fans of the retro shooter expected.
]]>Turns out that Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 will include a currently officially unconfirmed PvP mode.
]]>Now we're all basking in the radioactive glow of success coming from Amazon's Fallout TV show, a lot of people are naturally wondering which video game series they might like to see get the Hollywood treatment next. Interestingly, for Dragon Age's former lead writer, the answer isn't, er, Dragon Age.
]]>UPDATE (13/09/24, 1:10 PM BST): Embracer Group has now confirmed in a press release that 4A Games and Zen Studios will be sticking with it, with their potential sales to Saber Interactive as part of the $247 million deal announced earlier this year that's seen the latter be sold to Beacon Interactive from the former having been cancelled.
]]>Nacon has shared that Greedfall 2: The Dying World will launch in early access, though some of you might want to wait until the full release.
]]>It’s the dumbest plan anyone’s ever come up with, but it’s the only one I’ve got.
]]>The team behind Fallout: London has put out another update video, and it looks like this could well be the final one we get ahead of the huge mod’s release on April 23. Among the fresh info dropped as part of it was a rundown of some of the mod’s voice cast, which includes a name Baldur's Gate 3 fans will definitely be familiar with.
]]>2023 is almost over, and there’s certainly an argument to be made that it may be one of, if not the best year in video games. That’s based on the number of quality games released over the last 12 months, of course, not the record-breaking number of layoffs - another area where it might also be a “winner.”
]]>Space Marine 2 has anounced its new release date at The Game Awards, following a delay earlier this year. It looks like we'll be able to step into Titus' big metal shoes on September 2024.
]]>New World Interactive, one of the most beloved independent FPS developers to come out of the modding scene, has been hit with a major round of layoffs. The studio's parent company, Embracer Group, is responsible, as it continues to struggle with debt.
]]>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which many were hoping would drop right into the nice and cosy February-April period of next year, will be a little sad after today's news. The co-op action shooter is not only nowhere near release, its launch target is a little puzzling.
]]>London shows up in a lot of games. It’s in a lot of Call of Dutys, which is the biggest shooter franchise in the world. It has the distinction of being the only non-US city ever depicted in GTA, which is the biggest crime franchise in the world after the royal family. Blimey, Ubisoft have done London four times, they can’t get enough of it. It even pops up at the end of Mass Effect 3.
]]>It’s always the way, isn’t it. You’ve got an ever-expanding Steam backlog that you’ve barely made a dent in since 2014, several consoles full to the brim with untouched AAA delights, three subscription services whose delights you can never quite find the time for, and a bunch of annoying grown up stuff to do as well, like washing the dishes and making sure the wean isn’t rolling around in the cat litter. Etcetera etcetera. And yet, you can easily waste six hours per night on any dumb mobile puzzle game with a bubblegum art style and a clever hook. Maybe that’s just me. Either way, this week it’s すいか がめ. Or Suika Game, in Romaji.
]]>Dontnod and Focus Entertainment have announced Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will not be released this year.
]]>Hot off its recent, impressive Gamescom showing, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has delivered an even deeper look at its gameplay in the form of a new, nine-minute gameplay showcase. The new footage once again stars Lieutenant Titus and his Ultramarine squad, fighting against the Tyranid swarm.
]]>Sometimes, you just need a game that’s big and dumb and fun. After a slow Gamescom that feels very lacking in the triple-A space, I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to venture over to Focus Entertainment’s booth and rip and tear my way through the grimdark future. Some of the most lush visuals of the show, paired with unapologetically bloody and over-the-top action, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 reminds my why I love games – especially bombastic, indulgent, obnoxious ones.
]]>The best story-based games are ageless. While gameplay can become clunky with the passing of time, an enthralling narrative is just as gripping whether it came out in 2004 or 2024.
]]>Microsoft has revealed more games coming to Game Pass in July, and things kick off today with the return of GTA 5 and the addition of Sword and Fairy: Together Forever.
]]>Atlas Fallen, the new game from The Surge's Deck13, seems to have gone under the radar for many. Considering how attractive the game looks, we figured it would show up at Summer Game Fest as part of the big show, but it didn't quite create a buzz at Not-E3.
]]>Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive showed off some Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 footage of the third-person action game during the Summer Game Fest 2023 live show.
]]>Aliens: Dark Descent, the squad-based, single-player action game from Tindalos Interactive and Focus Entertainment, has a release date.
]]>Original Life is Strange developer Dontnod has revealed its next game, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, a new action RPG.
]]>Let me just start by saying I do not revel in seeing games I was excited about turn out to be disappointing. But the truth of the matter is that our triple-A, mega-hit-obsessed industry just doesn’t allow any room for failure.
]]>There’s an early 2000s interview with director Quentin Tarantino in which a conservative pundit berates him about the level of gruesome violence in his movies. Their impassionate pleadings question the need for violence, but they’re met with a ridiculing, frustrated: “Because it’s so much fun, Jan. Get it?”
]]>During the Dutch revolt from 1566 to 1648, there was a cruel general of the Geuzen named Diederik Sonoy that supposedly employed rats as a method of torture on captured troops. He’d take a starving rat, a pottery bowl, and embers of charcoal from a nearby fire and show them to the accused. The rat – intentionally starved and kept separate from other creatures – would be placed on the naked body of a prisoner. The bowl would be placed over the rat, and the charcoals added on top. The rat would gnaw into the very bowels of the victim, as it tried desperately to escape. More often than not, the rat and the prisoner would die. The rat’s destruction in an attempt at self-preservation was all for nothing.
]]>The upcoming, tactical squad-based action game Aliens: Dark Descent got its first bit of gameplay shown off during the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase at D23.
]]>Evil West is a game you're going to be hearing about a lot in the coming months, some might even say it could be your favourite action game of 2022. The Flying Wild Hog third-person shooter-meets-action-game dropped a lengthy new gameplay trailer.
]]>Devil May Cry, Bulletstorm, and God of War walk into a bar. They all sit, have a drink, and chat about revenge (or something). Suddenly, a gravel-voiced cowboy with p**sed off eyes and a six-shooter in his hand kicks the saloon doors in. “This is my turf, lads,” he says, sounding like he’s been on 12 packs of cigs a day since he was five years old. “We don’t need Norsemen, space edgelords, or the son of a demon king in the Old West.”
]]>For some reason, despite the fact that I rather like the Alien film franchise and absolutely bloody love the squad-based tactics best exemplified by XCOM, Aliens: Dark Descent wasn’t really on my radar. After a hands-off demo of the game, however, it’s rocketed into my most-anticipated list.
]]>Evil West, one of the few games we were counting on playing next month, has been pushed back by two months. The game will now be released on November 22.
]]>Asobo Studio has announced an October release for A Plague Tale: Requiem, and the studio also released an extended gameplay trailer.
]]>Focus Entertainment has announced a Focus Showcase for A Plague Tale: Requiem where it will give a deeper look at gameplay, as well as finally confirming a release date.
]]>Evil West doesn't seem like it's getting the attention it deserves. The game didn't show up at any of the major Summer Game Fest events. Though we recently got our first look at gameplay, we were hoping for something more in one of the summer shows.
]]>A new gameplay trailer has been revealed for A Plague Tale: Requiem,showing off the sequel's impressive visuals.
]]>The reveal of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in last December's Game Awards was easily one of the show's biggest surprises. A sequel to the cult classic third-person shooter is in development at Saber Interactive, a studio with an abundance of knowledge in the genre.
]]>It's safe to say that we're witnessing a renaissance in the indie shooter scene; the kind that attempts to recreate, and sometimes exceed, the specific brand of 90s shooters. Or, as the community has come to call them, boomer shooters.
]]>Update: This article was originally published in May 2022 as Hardspace: Shipbreaker arrived on Xbox Game Pass for PC. It was republished on September 21 when the game arrived on Xbox Game Pass for console, and launched on PS5. The game remains as essential as ever.
]]>There are dozens of fantastic things to play on Game Pass, both on the family of Xbox consoles and PC.
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