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March 5, 2026

How to get a Broken Guidance System in Arc Raiders

Players in the third Expedition of Arc Raiders must secure a Broken Guidance System, which is essential but raises concerns about the reliability of the Raiders' transport. This item spawns only in specific locations, making it challenging to find. Players can loot Firefly enemies for the Broken Guidance System and benefit from the proximity to an extraction lift. Additionally, players need to gather Bombardier Cells, Advanced Electrical Components, and Breathtaking Snowglobes to complete this stage, with the Snowglobes being particularly scarce.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

Sony Axes PC Releases of Single-Player Games; Will Remain as PlayStation Exclusives

Sony has decided to halt all future PC releases of its single-player games, opting to keep them exclusive to its console ecosystem. This decision is aimed at protecting the sales of the PlayStation 5 and its upcoming successor. While single-player titles will remain exclusive, multiplayer and online games will still be released on PC, including Bungie's "Marathon." Third-party developed single-player games may still be released on PC, but Sony's own titles like "Ghost of Yotei" and "Saros" will not have PC versions.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

PlayStation’s strategy of releasing its single-player games on PC is reportedly stopping

Sony is recalibrating its strategy regarding the release of single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, with upcoming titles being exclusive to the PS5 platform. The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, titled Ghost of Yotei, will not have a PC port, and the PS5 exclusive Saros will also remain a console-exclusive title. Multiplayer games like Marathon and Marvel Tokon will retain their multi-platform status, while titles such as Death Stranding 2 and Kena: Scars of Kosmora will still see PC releases. Sony's shift away from PC ports for single-player games may be influenced by the capabilities of Microsoft's next Xbox console and reflects a strategic move to strengthen its console ecosystem.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

PC Ports of PlayStation Games Aren’t Selling Well, Sony Pulls the Plug

Sony has decided to stop porting PlayStation games to PC, maintaining exclusivity for upcoming titles like "Marvel's Wolverine" and "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet." This decision follows underwhelming sales of previous PC ports and is influenced by challenges in the PC industry. Existing titles confirmed for PC, such as "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach," will not be affected. Additionally, the anticipated launch of the PS6 has been delayed to 2028 or 2029, and Sony has closed BluePoint Games, resulting in layoffs.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

How many of these MMORPGs can you name in just 6 minutes based on a handful of vague details?

The author began their MMORPG journey in 2002 with the Korean MMO Priston Tale. They transitioned to a subscription model, requiring their mother’s assistance to pay with a money order due to their young age. Over time, they gained financial independence and now primarily play Final Fantasy 14, appreciating its nostalgic elements. The author reflects on the enduring popularity of some early MMORPGs and enjoys discussions about them with fellow gamers. They invite readers to test their knowledge of MMORPGs by identifying games based on town names or features.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Report: Sony Is Turning Its Back on Porting PlayStation Games to PC

Sony Corp. has revised its strategy and will no longer pursue the release of major PS5 titles on PC. This change means that highly sought-after single-player experiences from Sony's first-party studios, such as Ghost of Yotei and Saros, will remain exclusive to the PlayStation ecosystem. While online titles like Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still be available on multiple platforms, games developed by external studios but published by PlayStation, like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Kena: Scars of Kosmora, are still planned for PC release later this year. Reports indicate that PlayStation titles have not performed as well on PC as expected, leading to concerns about the impact of releasing console-exclusive games on PC on PS5 sales and future console iterations.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Marathon feels like the yin to my Arc Raiders yang

In Arc Raiders, players can collaborate through features like proximity chat and shared objectives, while also facing formidable foes. The game emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities for camaraderie among players. In contrast, Marathon fosters a competitive mindset, encouraging aggressive interactions and a focus on maximizing player-versus-player effectiveness. The first-person perspective in Marathon aligns with a competitive gameplay style, while the third-person viewpoint in Arc Raiders promotes social interaction and community engagement. Both games provide safety nets for players to recover lost resources, but they offer distinctly different experiences in terms of gameplay dynamics and player interactions.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Minecraft Experience arrives in Singapore this April

From April 24 to September 13, 2026, the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will take place at Green Canvas in Mandai Wildlife Reserve. This exhibition features a one-hour adventure where participants explore eight themed rooms, engaging in interactive gameplay to save a village. It is designed for families and players of all levels, incorporating large-scale projections and storytelling. Attendees will use a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction and can collect a keepsake and unlock a digital in-game cape at the end. The exhibition is created by Supply + Demand, Microsoft, and Mojang Studios, and Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. Presales begin on March 10, 2026, with general sales starting the next day, and discounts are available for WildPass and Friends of Mandai members until March 23, 2026.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this March

Now Playing is a free standalone Android app developed by Google that identifies songs in the user's surroundings and allows them to track their listening history and add tracks to Spotify playlists. It is currently available on Pixel devices. Nova Drift, a roguelite space shooter developed by Chimeric Games, is set to launch on Android on March 10. Pricing details are not yet confirmed. Subnautica: Below Zero, a spin-off of the Subnautica franchise developed by Unknown Worlds, will be available on Android on March 10. Pre-registration is open, but pricing details are not confirmed. The Commuter is a free news app developed by Roambear.com that transforms traditional articles into bite-sized posts and requires a Google account for login. SnapSafe is a free app developed by Dark Rock Studios that provides secure image capture with encryption, a PIN-protected interface, facial blurring, and a "Poison Pill" feature to delete stored data.

AppWizard

March 2, 2026

Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to ‘just trust me bro’

Battlefield Studios' anti-cheat system, EA Javelin, has thwarted over 580,000 cheating attempts in Battlefield 6. Players have expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the developers' claims regarding the percentage of cheaters caught. The Match Infection Rate (MIR) is a metric that includes confirmed cheaters and those suspected based on detection signals, which recently increased from 2.28% to 3.09% in January. The rise in MIR is attributed to improvements in the anti-cheat system's ability to detect stealth cheats and the implementation of a new ban acceleration method on January 26.