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April 8, 2026

CachyOS is dethroning Windows at the one thing it owned for decades

Windows has historically been the dominant operating system for PC gaming, with Linux being less appealing due to a lack of developer support and compatibility issues. The introduction of Valve's Proton in 2018 transformed the Linux gaming experience by allowing Windows games to run on Linux without requiring developers to create separate versions. CachyOS, a Linux distribution, has emerged as a strong competitor to Windows 11, often outperforming it in gaming performance due to its specialized schedulers. However, certain games with specific anti-cheat mechanisms remain inaccessible on Linux, keeping Windows as the preferred choice for many popular titles. Despite this, the growing popularity of Linux distributions like CachyOS may lead to increased demand for Linux-compatible games and potential solutions for anti-cheat issues in the future.

AppWizard

April 4, 2026

Battlefield 6’s transformative new creation tool makes Portal much more powerful: “no more compromises”

The upcoming Hunter/Prey update for Battlefield 6, set to launch on April 14, will introduce the Portal Gadget, enhancing the Portal creation tools by allowing players to trigger interactions with greater precision. This update marks the final phase of Season 2 and aims to resolve previous limitations in custom logic deployment. The Portal Gadget can be integrated into a player's inventory and will serve as a trigger for custom events linked to the logic script of the Portal Experience. Additionally, the update will refine the core multiplayer progression system, allowing players to earn Mastery XP through weapon and vehicle use, and address issues related to spotting and ping reliability in both battle royale and multiplayer modes. Battlefield Studios is also evaluating feedback from tests on battle royale solos to inform future adjustments.

AppWizard

March 29, 2026

‘The industry’s in a really horrible place,’ Brenda Romero says: ‘We were there in the ’80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier’

The videogame industry is currently facing significant uncertainty and job insecurity, reminiscent of the early 1980s crash. Industry veterans Brenda and John Romero express concern that the current situation is worse than that period. Brenda Romero stated that the industry is in a "really horrible place," with many individuals affected by job losses, including over 16,000 during the pandemic's end. Their studio has had to reduce its team size due to a loss of funding, impacting their game development vision. Economic pressures, including rising prices for PlayStation 5 hardware due to global economic challenges, are contributing to declining sales and consumer confidence. Despite the industry's struggles, John Romero remains committed to game development, while Brenda acknowledges the unpredictability of the future, particularly regarding the push for generative AI in game development.

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March 15, 2026

Blizzard vet Rob Pardo closed this year’s GDC keynote by urging executives to cool it with the layoffs: ‘The game team is more valuable than the game itself’

Rob Pardo, former chief creative officer of Blizzard, spoke at the Game Developers Conference about the unpredictability of creating hit games and the importance of retaining successful developers. He highlighted a concerning trend in the industry where studios lay off developers after successful game launches, citing the example of Battlefield 6 selling 7 million copies in three days. Pardo emphasized that a successful game is often the result of a strong development team that has navigated challenges and adapted throughout the creation process. He urged industry executives to value and nurture their teams, as they are crucial to the game's success.

AppWizard

March 2, 2026

Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to ‘just trust me bro’

Battlefield Studios' anti-cheat system, EA Javelin, has thwarted over 580,000 cheating attempts in Battlefield 6. Players have expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the developers' claims regarding the percentage of cheaters caught. The Match Infection Rate (MIR) is a metric that includes confirmed cheaters and those suspected based on detection signals, which recently increased from 2.28% to 3.09% in January. The rise in MIR is attributed to improvements in the anti-cheat system's ability to detect stealth cheats and the implementation of a new ban acceleration method on January 26.

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February 26, 2026

Mobile revenue remained flat across 2025, but PC gaming “sees another record year” | Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2026

Digital intelligence and analytics firm Sensor Tower's State of Gaming 2026 report reveals that mobile game revenue has remained flat, while PC and console gaming revenues have surged by 13%. In 2025, there were 52 billion downloads across all platforms, with mobile games downloaded at a rate of 95,000 per minute, although this represents a decline from 2024. Mobile game revenue increased by only 1%, indicating a shift towards retaining and monetizing existing players. In contrast, PC gaming, particularly on Steam, achieved record gains in units sold and revenue, driven by AA and AAA publishers. The shooter genre performed strongly, with Battlefield 6 as the best-selling game, followed by EA Sports FC 25 and 26. In the free-to-play category, Skate was the most downloaded title. Indie games like R.E.P.O. and Peak were recognized as top sellers. Data trends indicate that PC gamers are generally younger, while hypercasual gamers tend to be female. The strategy genre gained traction in mobile gaming, led by Last War: Survival and Whiteout Survival.

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February 23, 2026

Newzoo: Top Games of 2025 on PC & Console

PC and Nintendo Switch are more welcoming to new intellectual properties (IPs) compared to PlayStation and Xbox. The top-selling PC game of 2025 is Battlefield 6, followed by ARC Raiders and Schedule I. New IPs like R.E.P.O. and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are also performing well on PC. In the console market, sports games dominate revenue rankings for PlayStation and Xbox, while first-party titles excel on Nintendo Switch. Indie and AA games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, Fantasy Life i, and Tiny Bookshop are achieving impressive sales on the Switch. The top games by Monthly Active Users (MAU) include Counter-Strike 2, Roblox, and Fortnite.

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February 19, 2026

My love for Arc Raiders is starting to wane, and that plays right into Marathon’s hands

Arc Raiders has been a dominant presence in the author's gaming time since its launch at the end of October, even with new seasons for other games like Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. The author has experienced some fatigue with Arc Raiders recently, despite previously believing it would succeed. Key features of Arc Raiders include emergent gameplay, flexible engagement options, and a free loadout system. However, the author notes a lack of new content, such as weapons, maps, and enemy types, since the launch of Stella Montis, leading to diminished interest. Upcoming updates, including the Shrouded Sky update, promise new content, but the author expresses concern that if this update does not reignite excitement, they may shift their focus to Marathon, which offers polished gameplay and customization options that Arc Raiders currently lacks.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 2 is all about ‘delivering the bread and butter of the game’ — but is it enough to bring players back?

Battlefield 6 is preparing for the launch of its Season 2 after experiencing a decline in player engagement, with fewer than 9% of its initial audience logging in daily. The release of Season 2 was delayed to ensure a polished experience, as its success could determine the game's future in a competitive market. Season 2 is expected to include enhanced gameplay mechanics, new maps and modes, and integration of community feedback.

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February 14, 2026

A fraction of the most popular PC games over the past year use hardware-level ray tracing, which is far fewer than I’d predict just 24 months ago

Ray tracing technology has seen a decline in prevalence among popular new game releases as developers prioritize optimized performance due to hardware challenges. In the past year, only a few titles have utilized ray tracing, such as Monster Hunter Wilds for basic reflections and Borderlands 4 using software-based Lumen from Unreal Engine 5. Indie games are increasingly favored for their accessibility and lower development costs, often avoiding high-performance techniques. Unreal Engine 5 has led to a resurgence of software-based ray tracing, though hardware ray tracing can provide better results at the cost of performance. Upcoming titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and Battlefield 6 have opted out of hardware ray tracing to focus on gameplay performance. Many award-winning games have also chosen not to implement hardware-based ray tracing, emphasizing gameplay experience over graphical fidelity. Despite its reduced prominence, ray tracing remains a valuable tool for enhancing gaming experiences when used thoughtfully. The potential for ray tracing to improve visual storytelling continues as hardware becomes more accessible.