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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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Federal Protective Service (FPS) conducted a sweep after a suspicious package was reported in a UPS drop box.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
In comparison, even the RX 6600 XT managed over 220 FPS average.
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Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
In practice, this means in FPS games, pressing two opposing directional keys won’t cause a character to stop moving.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2026
The Marathon series has been around since 1994, when developer Bungie — now better known for Halo and Destiny — released the original FPS game for the Apple Macintosh.
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Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
This upgraded gaming headset is great for serious FPS fans, aspiring esports competitors, and anyone else trying to climb the ladder in their favorite game.
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Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
3 Mar. 2026
Another message gives staff direction on what to say if asked about the situation, saying media should be directed to a public information officer and non-media calls should be directed to speak to the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS).
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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There's a useful crosshair feature too for FPS battles, and a DLP turbo feature for improved performance during gaming, at the expense of certain settings like auto correction and 3D features being disabled.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Federal Protective Service (FPS) conducted a sweep after a suspicious package was reported in a UPS drop box.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
In comparison, even the RX 6600 XT managed over 220 FPS average.
—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2026
In practice, this means in FPS games, pressing two opposing directional keys won’t cause a character to stop moving.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2026
The Marathon series has been around since 1994, when developer Bungie — now better known for Halo and Destiny — released the original FPS game for the Apple Macintosh.
—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
This upgraded gaming headset is great for serious FPS fans, aspiring esports competitors, and anyone else trying to climb the ladder in their favorite game.
—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
3 Mar. 2026
Another message gives staff direction on what to say if asked about the situation, saying media should be directed to a public information officer and non-media calls should be directed to speak to the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS).
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Fps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fps. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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