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AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Arc Raiders players are already impatient for more content. Here’s 8 things we think the game could do to expand

In the three weeks since its launch, 39% of Arc Raiders players have collected loot exceeding 1 million in value, and 16.5% have navigated the elevator and subway back to Speranza over 100 times. The game is receiving positive engagement, with players experimenting with mechanics against the Arc. A winter-themed snowfall map and new quests are planned for December. Suggested expansions include permanent unlocks for blueprints, an additional skill point above the current level cap, clearer Expedition Project information, Arc hacking, buildable temporary structures, spontaneous squad formation, handheld detectors for resources, friendly Arc companions, surveillance devices, and a fishing system. A photography system could allow players to capture visuals and create quests around photographing Arc. Increasing the variety and challenge of encounters, particularly with the Shredder, is recommended. Additionally, a dedicated co-op PvE mode with various gameplay formats and custom game types could enhance the player experience.

AppWizard

November 19, 2025

Rust’s ‘Pivot or Die’ update was meant to shake up the meta, but it’s a nightmare for solo survivors that leaves me no choice but to die

Facepunch has released an update for Rust, urging players to adapt to significant changes in the game's progression system, particularly affecting solo players and smaller groups. The update introduced a "soft progression gate" to encourage early confrontations and reduce clan dominance. Changes include the addition of Basic and Advanced Blueprint Fragments to workbench recipes, making resource accumulation more challenging and incentivizing combat. New loot refresh times at monuments have led to players camping these locations, causing further scarcity of resources. The November update adjusted puzzle timers to prevent pausing due to player proximity and introduced lethal radiation before loot resets. This has made it harder for solo players and small groups to compete, as they remain limited to lower-tier workbenches while larger clans advance more rapidly. The gameplay has shifted towards a more combat-focused experience, resembling a battle royale format, which some players find less appealing. Unofficial servers may provide a more balanced experience.

AppWizard

November 9, 2025

New co-op FPS combines the open-world hordes of Dying Light and the style of Borderlands, with a demo you can try first

Skopje '83 is a first-person shooter developed by the indie studio Dark-1 over six years, inspired by cel shading and concept art. The game is set in Skopje, North Macedonia, where players navigate a hostile environment using a mobile base called DOM, an armored bus for storing gear, crafting weapons, and recuperating. It features an open-world design, encouraging exploration and experimentation, with a dynamic world where death alters the landscape. Players can team up to combat mutated creatures and gather blueprints. A demo update has been released, and the full version is available on Steam for .99, with a 10% discount until November 14.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Steam’s biggest survival game warns players must “pivot or die” as transformative new update unleashes an extreme wipe

Facepunch Studios released the November Rust update, emphasizing a "Pivot or die" approach. The update revamps the progression system by introducing a comprehensive wipe of all blueprints and reducing the costs for tech tree and research unlocks: Common from 20 to 15, Uncommon from 75 to 30, Rare from 125 to 60, and Very Rare from 500 to 120. Scrap crafting costs have been removed from workbenches. The update also introduces new features such as powered Storage Adaptors, a Mini Fridge with 18 slots, expanded CCTV integration, and the return of monument puzzles. Adjustments have been made to helicopters, including the inability to repair in-flight and restrictions on using healing foods while piloting. The painting menu has been revamped, and off-ground foliage now reacts to moving objects. Regular blueprint wipes may be considered based on player feedback.

Tech Optimizer

November 7, 2025

PostgreSQL 13’s Sunset: Why Database Pros Must Upgrade Before the Lights Go Out

Organizations using PostgreSQL 13 must upgrade before its end-of-life on November 13, 2025, as this will result in the cessation of security patches, bug fixes, and official support. Continuing to use an unsupported version exposes systems to vulnerabilities, which can lead to data breaches and compliance challenges. The last minor release for PostgreSQL 13 was 13.21 in May 2025. Upgrading to newer versions, such as PostgreSQL 16 or 17, offers performance improvements and enhanced features. Strategies for upgrading include using tools like pg_upgrade, pg_dump/pg_restore, and logical replication to minimize downtime. Compatibility issues may arise due to deprecated functions in PostgreSQL 13, necessitating code reviews. Managed services like those from Percona can provide support beyond EOL. The costs of not upgrading can be significant, with potential downtime from security breaches often exceeding migration expenses.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Where to find rusted gears in Arc Raiders

Players in Arc Raiders face challenges in finding rusted gears, which are essential for upgrading workshop benches to craft high-level gear. Rusted gears are primarily found in industrial areas, but their acquisition can be frustrating. Effective strategies for finding them include conducting night raids, with two prime locations identified: 1. The Blue Gate, located in the tunnels north of Checkpoint, where players have success finding gears in breachable containers and abandoned vehicles. 2. Buried City, specifically the car park east of the library building, which also has many breachable vehicles but poses threats from drones. Upgrading the gunsmith to level three allows players to craft high-level blueprints after gathering enough rusted gears. Using an augment for carrying valuable items and having an Arc Raiders Hatch Key is recommended for safer escapes during searches.

AppWizard

October 23, 2025

Buckle Up, Xbox – Pacific Drive Launches Today with Game Pass

Pacific Drive is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass from day one. The Whispers in the Woods expansion also launches today, adding new narrative elements, Anomalies, artifacts, and a new explorable forest map. The game features a first-person driving survival adventure where players must keep their vehicle operational while navigating the dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone.

AppWizard

September 29, 2025

Black Ops 7 Prestige explained

The Prestige system in Call of Duty's Black Ops 7 allows players to reset their rank to 1 upon reaching Rank 55, offering exclusive rewards such as operator skins, weapon blueprints, and calling cards. There are ten Prestige Levels leading to a Level 1000 cap, with each level themed around the game's narrative. Players can earn experience through various modes, including campaign, Zombies, multiplayer, and Warzone. The Weapon Prestige system introduces an additional 250 levels for weapon mastery, with rewards including a permanent attachment unlock token, unique Prestige attachment, unique weapon camo, and weapon-specific charm. Each Prestige cycle grants a Prestige Icon and one Permanent Unlock token, which allows players to access one unlock immediately from Rank 1. Players can expect a variety of rewards for reaching rank milestones, including high-profile items and updates on new rewards.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Warframe’s new update is exactly what I wanted, with an adorable mushroom frame and much-needed mod quest

Players often start their Warframe journey with Excalibur, Mag, or Volt, but some are drawn to other frames, such as Garuda. The author found Saryn Prime, obtained from a Twitch drop at Tennocon 2024, to be a better fit for their playstyle. The primary frames they currently use are Nyx and Oraxia, with excitement for a new frame teased at Tennocon. The upcoming Warframe update, titled The Vallis Undermind, introduces a new area called The Deepmines beneath the Orb Vallis on Venus. Players must connect with a new bounty vendor named Nightcap in Fortuna to access this area. The update features a new resource called Fergoline, which players can feed to a creature known as 'The Prince' for visions of The Deepmines' history. Nokko, the 62nd Warframe, is a support frame with abilities such as Stinkbrain, Brightbonnet, Reroot, and Sporespring. He has a passive ability called Vital Decay. Players can unlock Nokko by purchasing him with Platinum or grinding Nightcap's bounties for blueprints. The Vallis Undermind update also includes The Teacher quest for modding education, a rework of Oberon, and new cosmetics. The update launches on October 15, and players logging in between October 15 and October 21 will receive the base Oberon frame for free.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

This combatless sword game is one of my most anticipated, and it just got a new Steam demo

Bladesong is a video game that focuses on sword crafting rather than combat. Following its final playtest, a new playable demo has been released on Steam, featuring the first chapter of its campaign and a sandbox mode. The game allows players to craft swords with a comprehensive toolbox, enabling the creation of detailed weapons with custom patterns and colors. The demo includes a story mode where players act as a blacksmith fulfilling commissions from various characters, and a Creative Mode that allows unrestricted sword design without gameplay constraints. The demo is currently available for download on Steam.