FPS Games Are Finally Getting a Dedicated Showcase
Bulkhead, the studio behind the upcoming Steam Early Access title Wardogs, is launching a new pre-recorded event called the FPS Games Show, dedicated entirely to first-person shooter titles. Set for Thursday 3 September at 2pm EDT and streamed exclusively on Twitch, the showcase aims to fill a gap its creators see in the industry, where FPS fans are typically served by only a game or two within broader, genre-mixed gaming showcases.
The show will feature 16 games, including Rainbow Six Siege, Escape from Tarkov, Ready or Not and SCUM, with all developers participating for free and no paid placements involved. Bulkhead's founders say standard showcase slots can cost as much as $300,000 for a 60-second trailer, prompting them to create their own platform instead. Steam is also supporting the event with a dedicated third-party platform page offering discounts, free demos and free weekends for featured titles.
- Bulkhead launches FPS Games Show, streaming free on Twitch 3 September.
- Event features 16 shooters, including Rainbow Six Siege and Tarkov, with no paid slots.
- Steam will host discounts, demos and free weekends for participating games.
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First-person shooters, often called FPS games, are games in which players see the action through the eyes of the character they control. The genre includes military and survival games as well as competitive team-based games, and has a large audience across PC and consoles.
Game studios often introduce upcoming titles at online showcases, which usually feature games from several genres. Organising a slot can be costly, so smaller developers may have fewer chances to reach viewers through major events. A showcase focused on one genre can give its games a shared platform and make them easier for interested players to find.
The games mentioned in this story include established series and newer titles, made by different studios. Steam is a major PC game store where players can buy games, try demos and take part in discount offers.