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FFD: Battle of the blockbuster shooters

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If you’re a first person shooter fan, it can be a confusing time right now – because there are so many good ones. Today sees the release of Titanfall 2, the second game from former Call of Duty developers as Respawn Entertainment. This time around, it comes to more platforms, adds a single player campaign and is pretty damned good!

If you prefer your digital warfare with a more historical bent, there’s the also great Battlefield 1 that’s been out for the past week or so. It brings the series to the great, miserable war – and adds in a compelling campaign that doesn’t seem as shoehorned in as the ones from the previous games. According to Matthew, it’s great.

“World War I is hard material to tackle, but DICE have managed to do it respectably enough. Battlefield 1’s campaign is memorable, and it’s multiplayer, brutal. The latter doesn’t necessarily provide a whole new experience, but a coat of paint from The Great War certainly makes the series feel nice and fresh again.”

And then, coming next week we have the stalwart, annualised Call of Duty. This time, it’s infinite Warfare as the whole thing heads off in to spacer. Featuring new, aerial warfare from within a piloted ship called the Jackal and bolstered by an 80’s-themed Zombie game, it could well be the freshest Call of Duty yet.

Which one though, appeals to you most? Which have you bought, which shall you be buying and which shall you ignore completely? Tell us!

Last Updated: October 28, 2016

113 Comments

  1. Archdruid Kromas

    October 28, 2016 at 10:34

    Not a single one of them. I may get BF1 somewhere along the line but not now. Would kill for more DOOM though. Also Overwatch is where my FPS MP shooter tastes lie.

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    • BakedBagel

      October 28, 2016 at 10:50

      What normal South African can justify a thousand rand for a fucking game?

      These recent price increases have only increased my torrent list.

      Reply

      • Archdruid Kromas

        October 28, 2016 at 10:53

        Bet you ME:A will be R1000. Also bet you me and quite a few other people I know will purchase the CE for like R3k.

        Then againw e are not normal. :p

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        • BakedBagel

          October 28, 2016 at 10:59

          Yeah no. lol.

          Honestly, if im in any 2 minds about a game i wont purchase it. Tired of being screwed. Tired of waisting money on trash.

          ME:A can suck my noodle
          Star Citizen can suck my noodle

          The next 65 BF and COD can suck my noodle.

          I stopped torrenting because i felt like i was robbing devs of a fair shot at making money. Now?

          LOL. SEED SEED SEED

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          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:06

            I backed SC so I got it regardless if it will be good.

            ME only slightly dissapointed me once. The series is the best Space RPG out there even though the went a little light on the RP at the end. I support games I believe in that are established.

            New IP never CoD never. BF … special.

    • R1ker

      October 28, 2016 at 12:32

      I agree. Overwatch is also my online FPS MP at the moment. I just need to try and make a plan to play it more.

      Reply

  2. Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

    October 28, 2016 at 10:34

    CoD can GITS

    Reply

    • Archdruid Kromas

      October 28, 2016 at 10:35

      I prefer Trout to CoD.

      Better AI. 😛

      Reply

      • Matthew Holliday

        October 28, 2016 at 10:57

        CoD:Trout Warfare?

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      • th3SiCn3ss

        October 28, 2016 at 11:06

        lol, more of a snoek person myself…..

        Reply

  3. Ottokie

    October 28, 2016 at 10:35

    I hope Titanfall 2 hits one out the park this year

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    • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

      October 28, 2016 at 10:35

      ^^^

      Reply

  4. Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

    October 28, 2016 at 10:35

    I’d love to get stuck into BF1….however:
    – Too expensive
    – No local servers
    – Warframe
    – SKYRIM SPECIAL EDITION
    – Beer

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  5. Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

    October 28, 2016 at 10:37

    Overwatch

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    • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

      October 28, 2016 at 10:37

      Oh yeah, this as well.

      And Paladins

      Reply

    • Ottokie

      October 28, 2016 at 10:37

      Oh yea. There was already a winner this year xD

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

        October 28, 2016 at 10:41

        That and I have honestly no idea which to pick of the three.

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        • Ottokie

          October 28, 2016 at 10:42

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 10:43

            Love that show.

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 10:43

            I was thinking of adding it into my rotation for another rewatch

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 10:58

            Pity only 2 seasons

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            October 28, 2016 at 11:00

            And Ben 10 gets 50 seasons :/

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 11:02

            IKR???????????

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:12

            Did you see what the new season looks like? Flippen kak that’s how

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            October 28, 2016 at 11:15

            I vaguely remember the first

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 11:15

            Animation series these days, are shit. (Except SWR!!!)

          • Lord Chaos

            October 28, 2016 at 11:16

            At least we’ll always have RvB

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:17

            OMG speaking of RvB. Roosterteeth should have the new season of RWBY ready for my consumption.

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:16

            And Adventure Time’s time is running out

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:18

            RWBY.

          • Matthew Holliday

            October 28, 2016 at 11:19

            I keep trying to get into RWBY, but sitting through those early episodes is real tough.

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:22

            Yeah the start is a bit slow and the series took a while to find its feet but wow is it great now.

          • Matthew Holliday

            October 31, 2016 at 12:50

            yeah its not so much the story that felt slow or anything, it was just that animation style. I find that 3D stuff to be visually offensive. It would take some serious effort to get used to it.

          • Kromas Ryder

            October 31, 2016 at 13:15

            I watched Reboot back in the day as well as Battletech. RWBY does not offend me at all. 😛

          • Matthew Holliday

            October 31, 2016 at 14:45

            Reboot was super legit, and that one with the battlemoons one that I can never remember the name of.
            But stuff like RWBY and that young iron man series, i struggle with those.

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:21

            I have really really tried watching that, but damn I cringe to much.

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:22

            Series really is good.

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:23

            Maybe after I finish Orange and mob psycho 100 I will try again

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 11:26

            Power was off a lot this weekend cause poles fell over. So I was watching a tonne of netflix. Binged on a series called 7 Deadly sins. Really good anime.

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:27

            Yea it was pretty damn good. Season 2 is on the way

          • Archdruid Kromas

            October 28, 2016 at 12:17

            And considdering it is a Netflix Anime Season 2 will drop all at once. 🙂

    • Gavin Mannion

      October 28, 2016 at 10:39

      This man is a genius… Overwatch all the way…

      Reply

      • VampyreSquirrel

        October 28, 2016 at 10:43

        You’re giving him a bit too much recognition there.

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          October 28, 2016 at 10:44

          Quiet you

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 10:57

            Hammersteyn just got play of the FFD

          • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

            October 28, 2016 at 11:06

            Overwatch has taught me well

      • Original Heretic

        October 28, 2016 at 10:58

        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          October 28, 2016 at 11:00

          Overwatch > all

          Reply

          • BakedBagel

            October 28, 2016 at 11:01

            Mei > any WW1 or WW2 soldier.

          • Lord Chaos

            October 28, 2016 at 11:02

            I don’t know you, but I dislike you now.

          • Deceased

            October 28, 2016 at 11:31

            You… I like you 🙂

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:32

            Well of course. Mei is bae

          • Deceased

            October 28, 2016 at 11:36

            How do I upvote multiple times?

          • Ottokie

            October 28, 2016 at 11:39

            xD

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 11:48

            MEI SE MOER!

  6. Civ Scrub Bob

    October 28, 2016 at 10:41

    Late November sees the release of Space Hulk: Deathwing. From what I’ve seen so far it looks awesome. Looking forward to it.

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    • Lu

      October 28, 2016 at 10:58

      PURGE THE UNCLEAN!

      Seriously though Deathwing looks like a blast. Will see how my funds look after the holidays.

      Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      October 28, 2016 at 10:58

      Dark Angels thuglife.
      Thumbs up for no morale dice rolls.

      Reply

  7. VampyreSquirrel

    October 28, 2016 at 10:43

    I’d rather play Fishing Planet.

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  8. Alien Emperor Trevor

    October 28, 2016 at 10:47

    BF1. None. None. All of them.

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  9. Lord Chaos

    October 28, 2016 at 10:53

    None.
    *Goes to play Overwatch. 😛

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      October 28, 2016 at 10:54

      o/

      Reply

      • Lord Chaos

        October 28, 2016 at 10:56

        Had an absolute crap season so far. Can’t wait for next season to start on Dec 1st.

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        • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

          October 28, 2016 at 10:58

          Did you send me your BattleTag on Steam?

          Reply

          • Lord Chaos

            October 28, 2016 at 10:59

            I think so, long ago.
            Will send it again when I get home

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 11:02

            Cool!

        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          October 28, 2016 at 10:59

          I don’t really care about my rating, mostly because it’s so fun to play

          Reply

  10. Matthew Holliday

    October 28, 2016 at 10:59

    Enjoying BF1.
    I mean, its no Overwatch, but still.

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  11. Original Heretic

    October 28, 2016 at 10:59

    FPS games. Meh.

    Reply

  12. Viking Of Science

    October 28, 2016 at 11:00

    Why care about any one of them, DooM already came out and makes all of these look like PG-13 Sex Comedies, compared to Doom’s Hardcore Porn.
    m/ DOOM!!! m/

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  13. Dungeon of JJ

    October 28, 2016 at 11:03

    Nope. With BF1’s insane price there’s nothing for me to even bother with.

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    • Viking Of Science

      October 28, 2016 at 11:04

      Besides, DOOM is Better, Harder, Faster and Stronger…. (also cheaper)

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

        October 28, 2016 at 11:05

        Also better

        Reply

      • Dungeon of JJ

        October 28, 2016 at 11:12

        Yea, I’ll get Doom soon, for sure.
        When Doom, at an already crazy R800 is cheaper, than you must know.

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        • Viking Of Science

          October 28, 2016 at 11:21

          It’s Often on Sale for 50% off….

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          • Dungeon of JJ

            October 28, 2016 at 11:42

            Yea, I saw recently. I’ll get it soon enough. Just have a few other games to work through. Plus FPS shooters aren’t on the top of my list.

          • Admiral Chief - Dragonborn

            October 28, 2016 at 11:48

            Something good to test your new GPU on!

          • Dungeon of JJ

            October 28, 2016 at 12:18

            Yes. Very damn true. I still need something to really push it on.

  14. Guild

    October 28, 2016 at 11:06

    Going with Titanfall 2 this time.

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    • JacoZAB

      October 28, 2016 at 11:11

      Same here, Raru just delivered my copy along with Skyrim

      Reply

      • WeetBix

        October 28, 2016 at 11:52

        Crying with jealousy! I so badly want that Skyrim!

        Reply

  15. Matthew Holliday

    October 28, 2016 at 11:08

    “it could well be the freshest Call of Duty yet.”
    Thats what you guys said about Ghosts and Advanced Warfare.

    Reply

    • Lord Chaos

      October 28, 2016 at 11:09

      Spraying air-freshener on a turd does make it a little bit fresher though…

      Reply

      • Matthew Holliday

        October 28, 2016 at 11:14

        You know when you walk into a bathroom, and its like, the amount of air freshener you smell is proportional to the magnitude of the dump the previous person took?
        Yeah, CoD:IW.

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  16. WeetBix

    October 28, 2016 at 11:12

    Skyrim? If you play it with bows and arrows?

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    • Lord Chaos

      October 28, 2016 at 11:13

      Or a mod that turns it into a gun.

      Reply

      • WeetBix

        October 28, 2016 at 11:51

        And the Companions into pole dancers?
        That would kill the realism!

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  17. Dane

    October 28, 2016 at 11:14

    To provide you with a fair and informed argument I will need an advance from you, of approximately R4500, so that I may experience all of the above mentioned content. (3 games)

    R1900 (BF1 Deluxe), R1500 (COD Deluxe) R1100 (TF2 Deluxe).

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    • Archdruid Kromas

      October 28, 2016 at 11:17

      TF2 is free just go get it from steam. 😛

      Reply

      • Dane

        October 28, 2016 at 11:19

        Not the deluxe edition! 😛

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        • Archdruid Kromas

          October 28, 2016 at 11:21

          That was just called Orange box and you are going to be hard pressed to find those anymore. 🙂

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  18. Pieter Kruger

    October 28, 2016 at 11:24

    In order:
    1.Battlefield 1
    2. Titanfall 2
    .
    .
    .
    .
    100. COD Infinite Warfare

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  19. Deceased

    October 28, 2016 at 11:29

    Overwatch is missing from this list 😐

    Reply

  20. Darren Peach

    October 28, 2016 at 11:37

    Giant Mechs…..Yes ! World War 1….Yes ! COD with local servers…..Yes ! Pwning Overwatch Noobs who play it cause COD and Battlefield are too hard for em, Priceless !

    Reply

  21. Milesh Bhana

    October 28, 2016 at 12:07

    no mention of Gears of War 4?

    Reply

  22. Johan

    October 28, 2016 at 12:30

    I’m A COD fan… but not this year. Already bought BF1 – and it’s amazing

    Reply

  23. Andre Fourie

    October 28, 2016 at 12:48

    ALL of em. My Christmas Bonus is going straight out.

    Reply

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