Shoot-em-up games or shmups have been the staple titles since the release of early consoles. When Spacewar erupted in popularity, many gamers were searching for more similar games. As modern consoles ...

The Nintendo Switch is overloaded with shoot-em-ups. There’s an argument to make that it’s the shmup console, as it has so many of the greatest hits of the past as well as new, modern efforts both ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Shmups Skill Test Some say you’re only as old as you feel. Shmups Skill Test says you’re only as old as you shoot! Shmups Skill Test is a clever way to ...

Who knew the middle of summer of 2025 was going to see a mini boom for a video game genre that was once central to the industry but has long since become a niche outlier? If you are a fan of scrolling ...

I can’t stop playing shoot-’em-ups. I’ve had that problem for close to 40 years and I don’t imagine it’ll end anytime soon. I’m not saying I’m good at them—enjoying something and actually being ...