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Influential FPS Games 18 – Far Cry: The First Mainstream (Semi) Open World FPS
In the last article, we investigated Half-Life 2, arguably the ‘last hurrah’ for strictly linear FPS games. (At least until their more...
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jan 30, 20217 min read
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Influential FPS Games #17: Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 was a technological marvel, as was the Source engine it ran on and the Steam ecosystem that supported it. Let's investigate.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 19, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS Games #16: Halo 2
Halo 2 introduced console gamers to the world of on-line multiplayer. This is its story.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 18, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS Games #15: Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Combat Evolved was a revolution in FPS gaming that is still influencing games to this day. Let's investigate how and why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 18, 20209 min read
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Influential FPS Games #14: The First Dedicated Arena Shooters Part Two – Quake III Arena
Quake III Arena competed with Unreal Tournament 99 for the top-spot in the arena shooter stakes. Who won? Lets find out.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 17, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS Games #13: Unreal Tournament 1999
Unreal Tournament was the first dedicated 'Arena Shooter'. Some claim it was also the best and that it remains so today. Let's see why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 17, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS Games #12: Unreal ‘98
Unreal '98 elevated graphics to a new level, and its engine allowed the creation of many subsequent games. Let's see how.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 17, 20209 min read
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Influential FPS Games #11: Half-Life (Part Two)
Half-Life introduced many thematic elements and gameplay mechanics that became highly influential. Let's investigate.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 16, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS games #10: Half-Life (Part One)
Half-Life was a watershed moment in story-driven FPS video Games. Its influence on future FPS was enormous. Let's investigate.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 16, 20206 min read
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Influential FPS Games #9: GoldenEye 007 – the First Major Console FPS
GoldenEye 007 was the first great console FPS. It also introduced numerous innovations which became common FPS practice. Let's investigate.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 16, 20208 min read
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Influential FPS Games #8: Quake 2
Quake 2 was as influential as its predecessor. In particular, it is credited with the creation of e-sports. Let's find out why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 16, 20205 min read
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Influential FPS Games #7: Quake
Quake was the first fully 3D FPS. This is the story of its development and its influence on FPS and PC gaming.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 15, 20207 min read
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Influential FPS Games #6: Doom and Doom 2: Part Four
Doom's ports were some the first console FPS games. Doom also kickstarted the PC modding community. Let's investigate.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 15, 20205 min read
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Influential FPS Games #5: Doom and Doom 2: Part Three
Doom and its expansion packs kick-started the PC on-line multiplayer scene. Let's find out why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 15, 20206 min read
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Influential FPS Games #4: Doom (1993) – Part Two
We investigate Doom's arsenal of weapons, powerups and abilities, and how they have influenced many FPS games to this day.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 14, 20207 min read
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Influential FPS Games #3: Doom (1993) – Part One
An in-depth look into the design and development of the Doom - the father of the FPS
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 14, 20206 min read
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Influential FPS Games #2: Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
Wolfenstein 3D is often referred to as "The Grandfather of FPS games." Let's find out why...
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 13, 20206 min read
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Influential FPS Games #1: What was the First FPS?
Part one of an investigation into the FPS games that defined the genre. We start by asking the question "What was the first FPS?"
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 13, 20205 min read
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Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part 3 - Resurgence
Third and final part of our look at Brawlers that asks "What is happening now?" and "What might the future bring?"
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 4, 20207 min read
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Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part Two – The Peak and the Fall
Brawlers reached their zenith in the early 1990s, but declined in popularity soon after. Let's find out why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 1, 20207 min read
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Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part One – The Rise
Brawlers were a popular genre during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. In part one investigate their origins and rise in popularity.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jun 29, 20208 min read
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