FPS
2 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural FPSs
: first-person shooter
The single-player gameplay is solid but more old school than typical modern FPSs.—
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 2025
This one’s made for FPS fans and competitive players who like their DPI settings low and their reactions lightning-quick.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
Based on earlier incidents in a nearby facility, FPS officers were concerned about the safety of the federal employees in the office and went to the location to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those present.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 June 2025
The utopian world promised in the early stages of the OG Atomic Heart, which was arguably home to the most gorgeous FPS art direction in recent memory, is shattered, but still somehow stunning.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Like the main game, Squadron 42 promises to blend in-ship exploration and combat with FPS and other elements.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Uncapped the Hideout to above 30 FPS on Performance mode.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Remedy’s decision to make a coop FPS game that respects your time is good news for everyone.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The 10 programmable buttons are invaluable for quick swaps in FPS games or for customizing shortcuts in apps like Photoshop.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 2025
This one’s made for FPS fans and competitive players who like their DPI settings low and their reactions lightning-quick.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
Based on earlier incidents in a nearby facility, FPS officers were concerned about the safety of the federal employees in the office and went to the location to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those present.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 June 2025
The utopian world promised in the early stages of the OG Atomic Heart, which was arguably home to the most gorgeous FPS art direction in recent memory, is shattered, but still somehow stunning.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Like the main game, Squadron 42 promises to blend in-ship exploration and combat with FPS and other elements.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Uncapped the Hideout to above 30 FPS on Performance mode.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Remedy’s decision to make a coop FPS game that respects your time is good news for everyone.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The 10 programmable buttons are invaluable for quick swaps in FPS games or for customizing shortcuts in apps like Photoshop.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
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“Fps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fps. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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