Halloween event Archives

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

I returned to Phasmophobia while everyone else was playing Arc Raiders or BF6, and the horror hit has never been better

The author has not played Phasmophobia in the past five years despite being a fan of horror games. Phasmophobia involves players acting as paranormal investigators using ghost-hunting tools to identify ghost types and escape. The game maintains a sense of fear through unique matches and unpredictability. The author notes a significant drawback is the lack of companions for the experience, although solo play can still be exciting. Since its launch, the game has expanded to include new maps and 24 ghost types, with a progression system that rewards players for leveling up and unlocking advanced tools. Each job offers optional quests for XP and cash, adding a risk/reward dynamic. While solo play is possible, smaller maps are easier for lone players, and using a microphone enhances immersion. The game does not have missable seasonal content, allowing players to enjoy it at their own pace. The author returned to the game for the Crimson Eye Halloween event and mentions an upcoming map, Nell's Diner, launching on November 11.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Don’t panic, the new Borderlands 4 update’s boss farming nerf was an accident and Gearbox is reversing it

The Borderlands 4 patch notes have been released alongside the Horrors of Kairos Halloween event, addressing unintended interactions that caused excessive damage scaling and boss-melting builds. A change that hindered players' ability to speed-farm bosses for loot was confirmed as unintentional and will be reverted. The vendor trick for resetting character skill cooldowns has been disrupted but will be reinstated. Several character abilities, such as Vex's Bloodletter passive and Harlowe's Neutron Capture, have been adjusted, with some effects being significantly reduced. The cost of specialization respects has decreased from 5,000 Eridium to 1,500, and improvements have been made to the Lost Loot machine's logic. New Shift codes for Borderlands 4 are available for players to collect Golden Keys.

AppWizard

October 11, 2025

Gearbox dates Borderlands 4 Halloween event and its first DLC, and Christmas is coming early to Kairos

Gearbox has announced a roadmap for Borderlands 4, including free and paid DLC releases throughout 2024 and into 2025. A Halloween event, 'Horrors of Kairos', will run from October 23 to November 6, featuring transformed world bosses and new legendary items. The Bounty Pack 1, titled 'How Rush Saved Mercenary Day', will launch on November 20, introducing a narrative mission, a Vault Card, and various rewards. In December, a free update will introduce the first Invincible boss, the Bloomreaper, along with an additional tier in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. Gearbox has expressed gratitude to players and mentioned upcoming nerfs for certain game interactions. Resources for optimizing character builds are available for players.