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AppWizard

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

January 15, 2026

Marathon fully unveils all seven of its Runners, and I’ll take the one with the grappling hook and loot-stealing drone, please

The author initially lost interest in Marathon due to its challenges and competition from Arc Raiders, but recent updates, including enhanced visuals and the introduction of Runner Shells, have rekindled their enthusiasm. The Runner Shells are highly customizable, offering more flexibility than traditional hero selections in other games. Various Runner Shells, such as Destroyer, Assassin, Recon, Vandal, Triage, and Thief, have unique abilities inspired by Destiny, with Thief particularly appealing for its loot-gathering capabilities. The author expresses optimism about Marathon's potential and intends to engage with the game at launch.

AppWizard

September 22, 2025

Black Ops 7 adds even more layers to CoD’s already bloated loadout system

The multiplayer aspect of Black Ops 7 is a primary focus, building on the success of Black Ops 6. The game introduces a complex loadout system with Overclock upgrades that enhance equipment and field upgrades, including scorestreaks. Players can share weapon builds through Build Codes, which simplifies loadout sharing. The game features 18 maps, with 16 being core 6v6 maps and only three remakes from Black Ops 2. A new game mode called Overload combines elements of Hardpoint, Control, and Capture the Flag. The Wall Jump mechanic allows players to scale walls for strategic advantages. The CoD Next showcase is scheduled for September 30, followed by the Black Ops 7 beta on October 2.