Battlefield 2042 Archives

AppWizard

March 15, 2025

The best Battlefield game of the last decade is 95% off until Thursday

Steam's spring sale features significant discounts, including Battlefield 1 at a 95% discount, now priced at £1.50, down from its typical retail value of £35. The game, released in 2016, has a vibrant community with over 20,000 players active in the last 24 hours. The 'Revolution' edition includes four premium expansion packs. Other discounted titles include Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 for £1.74, and Battlefield 5 for £2.24. Battlefield 2042 is discounted by 92%, now priced at £4.79. The sale lasts until March 20. EA is developing Battlefield 6, with a return to modern warfare hinted.

AppWizard

March 8, 2025

Battlefield playtest gameplay is leaking all over the internet, and fans seem cautiously but genuinely excited: ‘Okay, we might be back’

Early playtesting for the next Battlefield installment is underway under the Battlefield Labs initiative, which aims to improve upon the mixed reception of Battlefield 2042. Leaked gameplay footage highlights environmental destructibility and has garnered mixed but encouraging reactions, particularly regarding audio design. The return of the traditional scoreboard, absent in Battlefield 2042, indicates that EA is responding to player feedback. Despite the playtest being under a non-disclosure agreement, some leaked videos are circulating, suggesting EA may be confident in the game's current state.

Winsage

February 16, 2025

Windows 11 KB5051987 breaks File Explorer, install fails on Windows 11 24H2

The release of Windows 11 KB5051987 in February 2025 has led to installation challenges and functionality issues for users. Some users report installation stalls at 96% and error messages indicating missing update files. File Explorer has been disrupted, preventing access to folders like Desktop and Documents, although it remains active in the background. Camera functionality has been compromised, with many users unable to detect their cameras, and performance issues such as mouse stuttering and typing lag have been reported. Users experiencing these problems are advised to uninstall the update and reboot their systems. Additional issues include problems with apps in Windows Sandbox, performance drops in gaming, glitches in the taskbar, and isolated cases of users being unable to boot into Windows post-update.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

33 Games Under $10 in the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale is currently offering discounts on a wide variety of games, including older titles that provide good value. Notable deals include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition for .99, Stardew Valley at 40% off, DOOM Eternal for under , Hollow Knight for .99, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI for .99, and Overcooked 2 at 75% off. Other games mentioned include Disco Elysium, Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas, Skyrim, Divinity: Original Sin, Cozy Grove, Unpacking, The Master Chief Collection, and various Total War games.

AppWizard

December 5, 2024

Steam’s background recording feature is the new gold standard of game clipping

Steam's Game Recording feature allows players to capture high-quality video of the last few minutes of gameplay in the background. Since its beta launch, it has been used frequently due to its efficient file sizes, which are significantly smaller compared to recordings made with Nvidia Shadowplay. For example, a five-minute clip recorded with Shadowplay is 1.78GB, while Steam's equivalent maintains impressive visual fidelity with reduced storage needs. Steam's audio recording captures only the game's audio by default, avoiding background noise from other sources, which simplifies the sharing process. However, the exported clips may not match the quality of Shadowplay or OBS, and turning off background recording requires multiple clicks. The tool is limited to games launched through Steam, and some bugs persist despite updates. In comparison, Medal, another DVR app, offers similar features but has a less user-friendly interface and requires bulk deletions for space management. Steam's Game Recording provides quick MP4 generation and easy sharing on platforms like Discord, making it a preferred choice for quick clips. Users must enable the feature through Steam settings to use it.

AppWizard

July 6, 2024

Top 7 best shooter games to play in 2024 — you’ve got options!

- Valorant is one of the biggest shooter games in 2024, known for its hero shooter features and unique gun customization. - Battlefield 2042 redeemed itself in 2024 to become one of the best shooter games, offering a sci-fi arcadey approach with unique gadgets and warfare machines. - Apex Legends is a fast-paced battle royale game set in the Titanfall universe, with unique character abilities and consistent updates. - Counter-Strike 2 is praised for its simplicity and friendly learning curve, focusing on guns, throwables, and a knife in gameplay. - Rainbow Six Siege is a pick for hardcore shooter fans, constantly updated with new content and beginner-friendly features. - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 offers a plethora of weapons with customization options and top-of-the-line graphical experience. - Helldivers 2 is a co-op PvE shooter game where players are rewarded for taking down space monsters, engaging in unique daily quests.