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AppWizard

February 13, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 2 is well-packed with additions, but it’s missing the killer element to lure me back in

Battlefield Studios has announced the content for Battlefield 6 Season 2, which includes two new maps (Contaminated and Hagental Base), new weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and several limited-time modes. The season is structured in three phases, with the first map available at launch and the second map introduced in the second phase. A limited-time mode featuring hallucinogenic gas will be available on February 17, with additional modes planned for later phases. Despite the new content, player engagement has declined since the initial excitement, and there are concerns about the focus on the free-to-play spinoff, Battlefield Redsec, rather than enhancing Battlefield 6 itself. The overall impression of Season 2's offerings is seen as underwhelming, with hopes that upcoming patch notes may provide gameplay changes to rekindle player interest.

BetaBeacon

January 29, 2026

For mobile gamers: Epic Games Store launches new free game giveaway

The Epic Games Store offers developers a larger share of revenue from game sales compared to traditional platforms like Steam.

Winsage

January 20, 2026

The Windows Interface You Didn’t Like, For Linux

Windows 8, launched in 2012, featured the Metro start screen, which was a significant departure from previous desktop interfaces and was met with consumer frustration, leading to its quick replacement in later versions. A new shell called Win8DE has been introduced by er-bharat for Wayland window managers, bringing a version of the Metro interface to Linux. The Metro design was effective on handheld and touchscreen devices but did not translate well to desktop machines. The new Linux environment could be beneficial for tablets or touch-enabled devices, although its association with Windows 8 may limit its adoption. There is potential for integration with the Linux version of .NET to create an improved version of Windows 8.