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Call of Duty's Black Ops Royale is the kind of rulebook-burning experience Warzone needs
AppWizard
March 3, 2026

Call of Duty’s Black Ops Royale is the kind of rulebook-burning experience Warzone needs

Activision has announced Black Ops Royale, a new mode that shifts away from the traditional loadout system seen in Call of Duty Warzone. Unlike previous games, Black Ops Royale will not feature custom loadouts; instead, players will find weapons with specific attachments, known as 'Build Archetypes,' throughout the environment. The game will also include four upgradeable tiers and a rare fifth tier called Ultra, which contains a fully maxed-out weapon with eight attachments. All equipment, perks, and killstreaks will be loot-based, requiring players to adapt and search for gear rather than relying on pre-set loadouts. Treyarch's associate creative director, Miles Leslie, indicated that discussions about moving away from the loadout system are ongoing, with potential for limited-time modes in the future.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More
AppWizard
March 3, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More

Final Fantasy III is available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is also available on the same platforms under the same subscriptions. Upcoming games include to a T on March 4, EA Sports F1 25 on March 4, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf on March 5, Construction Simulator on March 10, Cyberpunk 2077 on March 10, Hollow Knight: Silksong on March 12, and DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party on March 17. Diablo II: Resurrected became available on February 11 for Cloud, Console, and PC. Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale will be updated on March 13. Game Pass members can claim a complimentary in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Titles leaving the Game Pass library on March 15 include Bratz Rhythm & Style, Enter the Gungeon, F1 23, He is Coming, Lightyear Frontier, and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.
PC Gamers Save $20 In Double Free Game Giveaway, Yours to Keep
AppWizard
February 28, 2026

PC Gamers Save $20 In Double Free Game Giveaway, Yours to Keep

PC gamers can claim two free games, Boxes: Lost Fragments and My Night Job, from the Epic Games Store. Players need to download the Epic Games Store launcher to access these titles at no cost. Boxes: Lost Fragments is a puzzle game set to release on February 1, 2024, while My Night Job is an action-packed beat 'em up game that debuted in April 2016. Both games have received a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. The free offer is available until March 5, 2026.
New game digest: Marvel Mystic Mayhem and Warzone Mobile close, Warframe hits Android, new Cookie Run, more
BetaBeacon
February 20, 2026

New game digest: Marvel Mystic Mayhem and Warzone Mobile close, Warframe hits Android, new Cookie Run, more

- Marvel Mystic Mayhem will end new content updates on April 1 and servers will go offline - Warzone Mobile servers will go offline on April 17 - Warframe is now available on Android with cross platform play - CookieRun: OvenSmash is a real time battle action game with pre-registration available - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is coming to iOS and Android on March 23 - Horse Racing Solitaire has launched worldwide on iOS and Android - STPPL, a minimalist color puzzle game, will launch on Google Play next week - Hatch Dragons, a dragon nurturing game, launches worldwide on March 4 - Takeoff: Unlimited, a 2D arcade dogfighter game, is available on the App Store
Hardcore PC Gaming Is About to Die
AppWizard
December 22, 2025

Hardcore PC Gaming Is About to Die

The landscape of PC gaming is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising costs and accessibility concerns. Major gaming companies, including Xbox and Nintendo, are considering price increases for games, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's monthly fee rising significantly. Hardware prices have surged, exemplified by the Xbox Series X retailing at 9 and the NVIDIA GTX 4070 RTX GPU increasing from 9.99 to 9.99. The demand for GPUs is driven by cryptocurrency mining and the AI sector, leading to component shortages. NVIDIA may reduce GPU production by 40%, further constraining supply. The outlook for RAM prices remains uncertain, and the Steam Machine may offer an alternative but likely at a higher price. The combination of soaring costs and dwindling component availability threatens the accessibility of PC gaming, potentially leading to a decline in new PC gamers and a slowdown in the industry's growth rate, which has been 3-4% annually.
Call of Duty Warzone is planning "frequent meta shake ups" with weapon balancing up to four times a season
AppWizard
November 29, 2025

Call of Duty Warzone is planning “frequent meta shake ups” with weapon balancing up to four times a season

Raven Software has announced its strategic vision for balancing gameplay in Call of Duty Warzone, focusing on a dynamic meta and prioritizing trade-offs over universal dominance. The developers plan to introduce open matchmaking and a new experience inspired by Blackout on the Avalon map in spring. They aim to implement up to four meta updates each season, enhancing build diversity and ensuring meaningful loadout choices. Attachments will now be limited to five per weapon, and the Overkill Wildcard will be a default benefit for all players. Raven is committed to balancing Warzone attachments independently from BO7 multiplayer, fostering meaningful trade-offs and preserving weapon category identities. The largest magazines for assault rifles will be capped at 60 rounds, and slug ammo for pump-action shotguns will allow for one-shot headshots within range. As of December 4, pistols will be removed from ground loot to improve recovery satisfaction.
Warzone is getting Black Ops 7's open matchmaking in Season 1, so you won't have to take a shower after every match
AppWizard
November 28, 2025

Warzone is getting Black Ops 7’s open matchmaking in Season 1, so you won’t have to take a shower after every match

Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty has been a contentious issue among casual players, often leading to feelings of exhaustion. Black Ops 7 has introduced open matchmaking in its casual playlists, a change that will also be implemented in Warzone. Game director Peter Actipis announced that open matchmaking is coming to Warzone in Season 1, launching on December 4. The new Resurgence map, Havens Hollow, will increase lobby size from 44 to 52 players for quads, and the Homestead point of interest has been redesigned to improve gameplay. Raven Software plans to implement more frequent meta updates, focusing on adjusting attachment effectiveness and rebalancing perks, including changes to the Survivor perk. Upcoming modes include Ampred BR, which increases base health, and High Octane BR, allowing players to start with preferred loadouts. Season 2 will bring significant changes to Rebirth Island, including a snowstorm that will alter the map.
BO7 Nuketown 2025 release date and launch time
AppWizard
November 20, 2025

BO7 Nuketown 2025 release date and launch time

Nuketown will return in Black Ops 7 as Nuketown 2025, launching on November 20, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. The map features a familiar layout with two buildings at either end and vehicles in the center, including a moving truck. The aesthetic has been updated with cyborgs replacing mannequins and a sleek metallic design for the buildings. The traditional Jeep has been replaced by a Hydro Car, and the old wooden sign is now an electronic board with a TV screen. The RC-XD Shortcut will also return, allowing players to navigate the map undetected. Players are advised to level up their weapons and consult the guide to the Black Ops 7 Prestige system for optimal gameplay.
This 180Hz, 1440p Asus gaming monitor was a premium buy until it got slapped with this huge $110 discount
AppWizard
November 3, 2025

This 180Hz, 1440p Asus gaming monitor was a premium buy until it got slapped with this huge $110 discount

The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACG is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution, currently discounted to 9.99 from its original price. It features a claimed 1ms response time, Fast-IPS technology, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB), and is G-Sync Compatible. The monitor is available in white and black variants. In the UK, a similar model, the XG27ACS, is reduced from £329 to £229.
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