Firearms x Culture
Back in 2014, Titanfall from Respawn Entertainment redefined first-person shooters with fast-paced pilot mobility, vertical maps, and massive customizable Titans. This innovative FPS set a new standard for multiplayer gameplay, blending fluid movement, strategic combat, and mech battles. Read our full Titanfall retrospective to explore how Respawn pushed the FPS genre forward and left a lasting legacy in gaming.
Smith & Wesson and TALO Distributors have partnered to release two limited-edition Performance Center M&P 2.0 pistols. The collaboration introduces a Copper polymer-frame model and a Gold metal-frame variant, both featuring fluted match-grade barrels, compensators from Strike Industries, optics-ready slides, night sights, and flat-face triggers. Both pistols are available now through TALO distributors.
Palmetto State Armory has officially released the Sabre Mixtape-300 titanium suppressor, developed in collaboration with B&T USA. Designed alongside the Mixtape Vol. 1 platform, the additive-manufactured suppressor features a larger diameter body, complex internal geometry, an integrated flash hider, and HUB compatibility to optimize sound suppression and gas flow for 300 Blackout.
At GDC 2026, Microsoft revealed new details about Project Helix, the codename for its next-generation Xbox platform focused on AI-driven graphics, unified gaming across devices, and the future of the Xbox ecosystem.
Throwing it back to the day before SHOT Show 2020, where a range day at Alliance Week led to an unexpected discovery of Atlas Gunworks. After running several high-end 2011 pistols side by side, one thing became clear: Atlas wasn’t just good, it was exceptional. From the Titan to the Nemesis, these pistols delivered stunning craftsmanship, laser-flat shooting characteristics, and some of the best triggers in the 2011 world.
Noveske and Irregular Defense have collaborated on a limited-run 6mm ARC Chainsaw SBR, built around a 12.5-inch barrel and outfitted with Irregular Defense’s modular accessories. The rifle blends Noveske’s precision manufacturing with ergonomic upgrades designed to improve control, stability, and overall shooter comfort.
Netflix is reportedly developing a live-action adaptation of Samurai Champloo with Tomorrow Studios, the team behind the successful One Piece series. Original creator Shinichirō Watanabe is involved in the early stages of the project, with the studio emphasizing that music one of the anime’s defining elements will play a central role in the new adaptation.
CZ has unveiled the P-10 C Ported COA at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, a refined version of its popular compact striker-fired pistol. The updated model features a chunk-ported barrel, optics-ready A-Cut footprint for the Aimpoint COA, aggressive slide serrations, and upgraded aluminum components designed to enhance recoil control and overall performance.
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield Studios including DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive as part of an internal realignment. The restructuring comes as EA continues development on Battlefield 6’s live-service roadmap while navigating player feedback and shifting industry pressures.
Herrington Arms has introduced the 365 Zero Series, a limited-run compensator designed for the SIG SAUER P365 platform. Featuring a focused top-port design, the new compensator delivers a reported 38% reduction in muzzle rise, offering shooters improved recoil control in a streamlined package.
