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August 28, 2025

Call Of Duty: WW2 Is Once Again Available For PC Game Pass

Activision has reintroduced Call of Duty: World War II to the Microsoft Store and Xbox PC App after its removal on July 4 due to an undisclosed issue. The game is now available for PC Game Pass players. Speculation suggests the withdrawal was related to Remote Code Execution attacks affecting player security. The issues were limited to the PC version, while the Xbox edition remained available. Call of Duty: WWII is developed by Sledgehammer Games and features a campaign with realistic gameplay elements, including no automatic health regeneration. The next installment, Black Ops 7, is forthcoming, and Activision recently canceled the Carry Forward program that would have allowed content transfer from Black Ops 6.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

Mastercard deflects blame for NSFW games being taken down, but Valve says payment processors ‘specifically cited’ a Mastercard rule about damaging the brand

Mastercard clarified that it allows all lawful purchases and does not evaluate games or impose restrictions on game creator platforms. Valve confirmed the removal of certain NSFW titles from Steam, which followed similar actions by Itch.io, reportedly due to pressures from credit card companies. Itch.io noted that its payment processors include Paypal and Stripe, with Stripe suspending payment options for 18+ content, leading to restrictions on certain games. Valve stated that it attempted to communicate with Mastercard directly but did not receive a response, as communication occurred through payment processors and banks. Mastercard's Rule 5.12.7 prohibits transactions that could be deemed illegal or damaging to brand reputation, including products considered "patently offensive." Public pressure campaigns have influenced these developments in the gaming community.

AppWizard

July 20, 2025

Free Steam RPG Is Only Available for 5 Days Before It’s Gone Forever

A free RPG, Seraph: In the Darkness, will be removed from Steam on July 24, leaving PC users with a limited time to claim it for free. The game, launched on March 6, has received a “Mixed” rating on Steam based on 739 user reviews and is speculated to be exiting the marketplace due to financial challenges. The developer, Seraph Studio, and publisher, Cherry Credits, have not provided reasons for the shutdown or information on refunds, offline mode, or the future of the game. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently marked as “Unknown.”

AppWizard

July 9, 2025

Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked

Activision has removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass due to security breaches affecting players. The game is offline while the publisher investigates reports of hacks experienced by PC users. It remains available on Steam and other consoles. Players have reported significant security threats, including a video from streamer Wrioh demonstrating hacking incidents. The version of the game on Microsoft’s platforms reportedly contained an outdated flaw.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Epic Games Store Is Removing Controversial Game From Everyone’s Library

Epic Games will remove the game Dark and Darker from all player accounts on November 1, 2025. The game was previously taken off the Epic Games Store in March 2023 due to legal disputes between its developer, Ironmace, and Nexon. Players have been notified via email about the removal, which will make the game unplayable on the Epic Games Store. Players can no longer purchase in-game items like Redstone Shards or Legendary Status upgrades, but previously purchased items can be used until the removal date. Refunds will be issued for the Legendary Status upgrade, but not for Redstone Shards. Players who do not receive refunds by July 1 are advised to contact player support. The future of Dark and Darker is uncertain due to ongoing legal proceedings.