While PC gamers have been enjoying Shockwave Triggers on Steam for some time, today is the day console gamers get their shot. Even shmups need a story, right? Do they? Well, Shockwave Triggers is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up where you can choose between two pilots. Your options are the fast and versatile Amira, […]
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Oct 13, 2026
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction arrives February 2027
Life can be full of regrets, and like many, I have my fair share. As a kid, I had quite the He-Man collection. One might even call it serious. I played the shit out of He-Man. However, as a pre-teen, my love of toys shifted to sports and then music. When I heard Black Sabbath […]
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Oct 12, 2026
M2 Celebrates 10 Years of ShotTriggers With Four Shmup Announcements
On October 10, M2 celebrated the 10th anniversary of ShotTriggers with four announcements. Hold up, press the pause button. I’m getting ahead of myself. Does anyone know what M2 is? What about ShotTriggers? Are you kind of out of the loop, like me? M2 is a Japanese game developer that specializes in bringing classic video […]
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Oct 11, 2026
My Steam Autumn 2026 Sale Haul
Do you think Gabe looks at Steam sales as a bank holiday? ‘Cause sure as shit, he walked away with some serious coin. It can’t be cheap keeping his floating armada on the water. Well, my conscience is clear. I did my part and donated to the Steam coffers. I’m still neck-deep in my love […]
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Oct 10, 2026
Steam’s Punk Games Showcase: 70 Reasons to Riot
David Letterman ain’t got shit on this here gorilla. Steam and punk rock, hopefully some hardcore too. Could there be a better combo with your clothes on? If you know, you know. Punk and hardcore music have been a huge part of my life. Whether I still go to shows or not, they’re still part […]
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Oct 8, 2026
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Arrives October 29
Yeah, yeah, I know. Back in August, they gave us the release date. But who can remember that far back? Certainly not me. And again, this site is self-serving, so I’m going to post an article about one of my all-time favorite games. Yes, the answer to your question is yes. We were all, and […]
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Oct 6, 2026
The Sweet Pork Returns, but Does the Price Make It Sour?
Would 2026 be the year when a shoot ’em up featuring pig girls, lard-based weaponry, and flying militarized exercise bikes would get greenlit? I’m not so sure. Luckily, we don’t have to worry about that, as Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted is a collection of two older CAVE arcade shooters, PinkSweets and Muchi Muchi […]
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Oct 2, 2026
Nuclear Throne’s Yung Venuz Joins Blood Dungeon
Messhof is at it again with another update for Blood Dungeon, which just so happens to be one of my favorite games of the year. Patch v2026093002 dropped yesterday, and this one features Yung Venuz from Vlambeer’s Nuclear Throne. Another great title that’s still going strong all these years later. Checks notes. Yeah, it’s been […]
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Oct 2, 2026
Shmup Hunting in the Steam Autumn Sale
“I got a little change in my pocket, going jing-a-ling-a-ling.” Who knew Gabe was such a fan of the Georgia Satellites? I know that’s a deep cut for about 99% of you. So, yeah, that was quite the diversion from me wanting to tell you about the Steam Autumn Sale. Gabe doesn’t need me hawking […]
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Oct 2, 2026
Earth Atlantis Abyss dives into Shmup/Roguelike action in Q1 2027
I prefer to keep my two feet on the ground. I still have a little PTSD from a couple of deep-sea fishing and whale-watching adventures. Oh, the smell… From the comfy confines of my gaming sanctum, I eagerly await the chance to plunge into the depths of the sea and give Earth Atlantis Abyss a […]
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Oct 2, 2026
A Kinder, Gentler Bullet Hell: Kaguya Arrives in 2027
… a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you How did they know that life can be tough and at the end of the day I sometimes just need a chill experience? How thoughtful of them! Announced just a few days ago, with a planned release for 2027, is Kaguya. Developed […]
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Oct 1, 2026
WWII Shmup Raiders 1941 Launches on Steam
We live in tranquil times, where the world is at peace, right? So why not throw it back to some vintage WWII shmup action? Okay, that was an oversimplification of the shitstorm that is our current hellscape, but we can still have fun and kick it old-school. Released on September 25 by Ruttsoft is Raiders […]
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Oct 1, 2026
Two-Person Indie Studio Takes Aim With Shoot ’Em Up Sturmjäger
“If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn’t move… maybe shoot it anyway.” Hailed as a fast-paced sci-fi horizontal shoot ’em up, Sturmjäger aims to blend classic arcade action with modern accessibility features. When it releases on January 14, 2027, you’ll be able to battle through 10 unique stages either solo or in couch co-op. […]
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Sep 28, 2026
BIRDCAGE, Gley Lancer & Metal Crisis in Monday’s Shoot’em Up Roundup
Catch up on the latest shmup news, including BIRDCAGE, Gley Lancer: Overdrive, and Metal Crisis. I’m not committing to doing this weekly, but there was enough shoot’em-up goodness that I felt it was warranted to make one large post to shine some light on these interesting releases. Well, at least they’re interesting to me! First […]
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Sep 23, 2026
Razing Core: A New Shoot ’Em Up for the SEGA Master System
Yes, you read that right, its 2026 and there are still developers out there making games for systems like the SEGA Master System. Released on September 8 is Razing Core Bad Computer. While I haven’t tested this out yet on the Retroid Pocket Nova, a post on BlueSky caught my eye, and therefore, I wanted […]
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Sep 23, 2026
Battle Princess Overdrive Hits TGS 2026
I’m probably like a lot of people who have a bad habit of scrolling socials before bed. Can anyone resonate with that daily routine? Over the last few days, a game that has caught my attention at night has been Battle Princess Overdrive from Monster Bath Games Inc. The Tokyo Game Show wrapped up recently […]