I hope you like shooting stuff. May is not a plentiful month for video games, but what exists is full of ammo. With E3 just around the corner, May is the right time for publishers to try and sneak out games that might capture the zeitgeist for a month until the big press conferences change the global discussion. Or in Sony’s case, it’s the month where they finally get to release the exclusive landmark they’ve spent millions on and delayed a dozen times. All in all, it’s a strong month for those that enjoy some action, so check out what’s blasting your way over the next four weeks!

Battleborn

MOBAs are taking over. And if you’re not a fan of Massively Online Battle Arenas (think DOTA2 or League of Legends), then Battleborn may not be for you. There are some stark differences, as we’re talking first-person shooting and a co-op campaign, but the meat and potatoes of the competitive multiplayer is a lane-based war between two sides that are fighting their way to the other side, in an attempt to destroy a base. Those turned off by the crazy rigorous training needed to be good at something like LoL might find Battleborn a lot easier to pick up and play, and fans of the Borderlands series knows how well Gearbox can pull off both weapons and humor. Keep an eye on this release if you’ve needed something to play with a few buddies, but do your homework first: this ain’t Borderlands 3, not even close.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

Don’t pinch yourself, as you are certainly not dreaming: Uncharted 4 is finally here. Nathan Drake’s latest (and probably last) grand adventure has gone through development hell and back, with staff leaving left and right after the glory that was The Last of Us caught Naughty Dog by surprise. Still, good old Nolan North is back, voicing our hero as he goes on another swashbuckling adventure, filled with ridiculously gorgeous chase scenes, death-defying escape sequences, and solid shootouts that will leave Drake breathless and void of regret, as he walks through the pile of corpses left in his wake. But it’s all in good fun, as his brother is joining the fray, voiced by the other veteran voice actor, Troy Baker, tagging along for the grand journey through jungles, desolate cities, and assuredly some mystical environments. If you have a PS4, this one is is a must-buy.

Doom

Holy crap, remember Doom? If you’re of a certain age, Doom represents all things amazing about computer gaming. It had speed, violence, sound, and precision unheard of and unseen at the time, ushering in the shooter as a formidable genre. But time has not been kind to the franchise, spawning terrible sequel after retreaded retry, but this reboot is a good 12 years since Doom 3’s darkened hallways and underwhelming campaign shipped. Multiplayer seems to be a big focus this time around, with customization and mobility not seen in the series before. You can also create your own multiplayer levels, which is new, but hopefully the campaign lives up to the standard of quality games like Wolfenstein: The New Order set a few years ago. 25 years of spiked knuckles and hellspawn is remarkable, so give it a look.

Overwatch

So both Gearbox and Blizzard are releasing their squad-based shooters this month, but Overwatch looks to have that extra little Blizzard love and polish that sets it apart. It’s also much more of a Team Fortress-style FPS, with clearly defined classes, twitch gameplay, and excellent level design. It’s their first new IP in 17 years and it looks like the labor of love any game form this studio ends up being. The game is launching with 21 heroes, with three game modes and a handful of maps. That offering seems a bit light, but it hasn’t stopped the streaming community from showcasing this game seemingly 24/7. This is also one of Blizzard’s only console releases in their long, storied history, so no need for a beefy PC to experience top-tier game design for once!

Homefront: The Revolution

For a reason unknown to most human beings, somebody bought the Homefront license after THQ died a sad death. The first game was not good, known mostly for it’s “old school” take on modern shooters, with an invading Chinese army occupying a destroyed America. Except the suits got scared about pissing off China and changed the baddies to Korean (think 2012’s Red Dawn), and while the marketing claimed legendary screenwriter John Milius had something to do with the script, he ended up not typing a single word. But now it’s 2016 and Deep Silver has their hands behind the Homefront wheel, looking poised to drive it right off a cliff. The multiplayer beta they put out last month was a sad joke, but the open-world aspects of the campaign might possibly salvage a game that seems destined to fail. Let’s hope Deep Silver has something up their sleeves when this ships later this month.