In the last article, we investigated Half-Life 2, arguably the ‘last hurrah’ for strictly linear FPS games. (At least until their more...

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.

Halo 2 introduced console gamers to the world of on-line multiplayer. This is its story.

Halo: Combat Evolved was a revolution in FPS gaming that is still influencing games to this day. Let's investigate how and why.

Quake III Arena competed with Unreal Tournament 99 for the top-spot in the arena shooter stakes. Who won? Lets find out.

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.

Unreal '98 elevated graphics to a new level, and its engine allowed the creation of many subsequent games. Let's see how.

Half-Life introduced many thematic elements and gameplay mechanics that became highly influential. Let's investigate.

Half-Life was a watershed moment in story-driven FPS video Games. Its influence on future FPS was enormous. Let's investigate.

GoldenEye 007 was the first great console FPS. It also introduced numerous innovations which became common FPS practice. Let's investigate.

Quake 2 was as influential as its predecessor. In particular, it is credited with the creation of e-sports. Let's find out why.

Quake was the first fully 3D FPS. This is the story of its development and its influence on FPS and PC gaming.

Doom's ports were some the first console FPS games. Doom also kickstarted the PC modding community. Let's investigate.

Doom and its expansion packs kick-started the PC on-line multiplayer scene. Let's find out why.

We investigate Doom's arsenal of weapons, powerups and abilities, and how they have influenced many FPS games to this day.