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December 23, 2025

Tributes pour in for FPS “visionary” Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and Titanfall, who has died

Vince Zampella passed away at the age of 55. He co-founded Infinity Ward and was instrumental in creating titles such as Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He later co-founded Respawn Entertainment, where he oversaw the development of the Titanfall series, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi franchise. Most recently, he led the Battlefield franchise, contributing to the successful release of Battlefield 6 in 2025. Zampella's work on the Titanfall 2 campaign, particularly the mission Effect and Cause, is highly regarded for its innovative mechanics. Tributes from industry figures highlight his influence and legacy, with statements from studios he helped establish expressing gratitude for his leadership and vision. Many developers shared personal anecdotes about his inspiring nature. His contributions have significantly impacted the video game industry and the gaming community.

AppWizard

December 8, 2025

The best armoured warfare PC games to play if you love World of Tanks

World of Tanks (WoT), developed by Wargaming, has been a popular game for over 15 years. The author began playing during its beta phase and has continued to engage with it while exploring other armoured-combat games. War Thunder is a competitor to WoT, featuring a wide range of warfare options including tanks, planes, ships, and helicopters, with a focus on realism. It has a more complex targeting system compared to WoT and allows for multiple respawns in a match. However, players may find aerial assaults challenging, and the grind for modern tanks can be lengthy. Armored Warfare focuses on modern vehicles and offers a quicker progression pace, especially for premium account users. It has a health-based combat system similar to WoT and features a PVE mode with over 40 missions, though it has a lower server population. PANZERKAMPF, a newer game, offers fast-paced WWII combat with a user interface similar to WoT. However, it has limited maps and a more arcade-like experience. Tank Force combines elements of Armored Warfare and WoT, designed for both PC and mobile. It emphasizes a faster-paced experience with Cold War-era tanks and allows players to respawn multiple times during matches. Wargaming is actively improving WoT, addressing matchmaking issues and reworking tanks in the recent 2.0 update. Players are being offered gifts such as premium access and in-game currency.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Apex Legends’ new gun may be the most broken weapon in its history, but boy is it fun to shoot missiles from an SMG

The Bird of Prey is a new variant of the R99 introduced in Apex Legends' Mixtape mode, available in Care Packages during the Supersonic event. It features a unique ability to fire five homing missiles that deal an additional ten damage each when locked onto an enemy for a sufficient duration. The weapon is equipped with gold attachments and is designed to provide a tactical advantage similar to Valkyrie's abilities, but it has a brief recharge period. The Bird of Prey is not available in ranked matches or competitive formats. Its introduction has led to a chaotic gameplay experience, especially during endgames, but it is intended for casual play.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

My prayers have been answered: Battlefield 6 Engineers can now spawn with 5 rockets, meaning you can send tanks straight to the scrap yard

In Battlefield 6, the Anti-Armour field spec perk now grants players five RPG rockets upon spawning, a change from the previous system that required players to find a supply bag for resupply. This adjustment allows players to immediately engage enemy tanks more effectively. The success of utilizing this perk can depend on the presence and cooperation of medics on the team, as they need to remember to use their resupply bags. The change is seen as beneficial, especially in modes like Rush and Breakthrough, where vehicles can be frustrating to deal with.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Every death costs you 10 years in this open world roguelike, so your missing daughter might be a grandmother by the time you find her

Erosion, developed by Plot Twist and published by Lyrical Games, is an open-world action roguelike game where each death propels players a decade into the future. The protagonist seeks vengeance against a warlord who kidnapped his daughter, and with each respawn, the landscape and the fate of his daughter evolve, potentially aging her significantly. The game emphasizes the consequences of time and loss, encouraging players to reflect on their choices. A reveal trailer showcasing the gameplay is available on platforms like YouTube.

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 3, 2025

Apex Legends Season 27 finally adds a new feature that’ll change my ranked experience forever

Apex Legends Season 27, named Amped, will introduce significant changes including an overhaul of loot distribution to address player concerns about landing in areas with inadequate loot. The total number of items on the map will remain the same, but disparities between points of interest (POIs) will be minimized. Additionally, the method of earning Ranked Points (KP) will be revised to balance the emphasis on placement and kills, encouraging a more action-oriented playstyle. A new feature will allow solo players to easily re-queue with teammates met in solo queue, enhancing the solo player experience. Season 27 is set to launch on November 4.

Winsage

November 2, 2025

Windows Task Manager is fine, but this is the tool I actually use

Windows Task Manager has evolved to align with Windows 11's aesthetics while improving functionality, but some users find it frustrating when processes won't terminate. Process Explorer is an alternative that offers a clearer interface, real-time monitoring, and detailed statistics. It displays hardware graphs at the top and consolidates key metrics into a single view, including the total number of active processes. Users can hover over processes for quick information and access a comprehensive properties view by double-clicking. Process Explorer allows adding columns for process paths and related services, provides graphical views of resource usage, and enables the termination of stubborn processes. It also offers a refresh rate as low as 0.5 seconds and displays comprehensive graphical statistics since system boot-up. Additionally, it integrates with Virus Total to verify processes against a database, includes a tool for searching processes online, and features a lens tool for identifying process names. Process Explorer is considered a superior alternative for advanced users due to its rich features and security integration.

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

Game developers have suddenly become obsessed with eggs for some reason, and you can play two ovoid games for free right now

A new trend in gaming features egg-themed games, with three titles launching within a week. The first, Egg, is a free 3D puzzle platformer by Terry Cavanagh, where players guide a box of six eggs across a cliffside. The second, Egging On, developed by Egobounds, releases on November 6 and involves escaping a chicken coop while navigating various environments. The third, Evil Egg, presents a faux-historical arcade experience where players control a newly hatched creature saving a world of little green men. Each game offers unique gameplay experiences centered around the egg theme.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

Apex Legends Season 27 massively buffs three characters, but devs promise “Octane has not been forgotten”

Apex Legends Season 27 will feature a significant revamp of the Olympus map, the official integration of the 'supergliding' movement mechanic, and various weapon adjustments. Instead of introducing a new character, three legends—Horizon, Valkyrie, and Rampart—will be reworked due to their low pick rates. Valkyrie will receive reduced cooldowns, increased flight speed, and an upgraded ultimate ability called Super Sonic. Horizon will have a reduced cooldown on her Gravity Lift and an enhanced Black Hole ultimate. Rampart's rework will focus on her defensive capabilities, including walls with roofs for protection and benefits for teammates behind them. Octane will not be reworked this season despite a recent decline in his pick rate. Respawn Entertainment plans to improve transparency regarding their character adjustment decisions. Season 27 is set to launch on November 4.