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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are calling for a PvE-only version of its DMZ mode - just like every extraction shooter before it
Players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are petitioning developer Infinity Ward for a Player vs Environment-only version of its DMZ extraction mode. Many players find the PvPvE aspect frustrating, citing losses of gear and operators to other squads. This mirrors a trend seen in other extraction shooters like Escape From Tarkov and Arc Raiders, which have either implemented or experimented with PvE modes to cater to player demand.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Could End Up Developed by Bungie – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Bungie is in discussions to develop Star Wars Battlefront 3, potentially shifting the franchise away from DICE and EA. While the game is not confirmed to be in development, Disney is reportedly exploring options due to past controversies with EA's Star Wars Battlefront 2, particularly regarding its loot box system.
Bungie is still busy with Marathon and Destiny, but Star Wars could reportedly be next
Bungie is reportedly considering developing a Star Wars game, despite currently being focused on Marathon and Destiny. The studio has prior experience with the Star Wars intellectual property.
Former Marathon director says Bungie had "a lot of disagreements" about what to do with the game, which it is…
Former Marathon game director Joe Zeigler revealed that Bungie experienced significant internal disagreements regarding the game's direction. He described the studio as operating in two worlds: one with immense legacy pressure and another characterized by an egoless pursuit of improvement. Zeigler's comments come after Marathon's mixed reception and subsequent layoffs at Bungie.
'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 16: PlayStation Player's Choice second chance
This weekend's digital sales include a second chance for the PlayStation Player's Choice sale, featuring discounts on numerous titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also get select games for free, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to further deals.
Bungie boss casually shares Destiny 1 running on PC at 60 FPS in 4K thanks to fan project – "Seems like a pretty game, wonder if it will do well"
Bungie's head of product, Josh Deane, shared a fan-made PC port of Destiny 1 running at 4K and 60 FPS, sparking speculation about a potential official revival. While the fan project focuses on game preservation by recreating server functionality, the article expresses doubt about Bungie revisiting Destiny 1 due to current studio priorities with Destiny 2 and Marathon.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders now include early DMZ access
Activision is offering early access to the DMZ mode for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to players who pre-order the game. This incentive aims to boost pre-order numbers following the negative reception of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7. The DMZ mode, returning from Modern Warfare 2, will be available three days before the full game launch on October 23.
Evening Reading - October 9, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Dead by Daylight, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Gears of War: E-Day, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. There are also previews for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode and Armatus, alongside news about Bungie's Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on video game maps, download deals, and speedrunning events.
Bungie addresses player issues with Marathon, announces map and gameplay changes
Bungie is implementing several gameplay changes to its extraction shooter Marathon based on player feedback. These updates, set to arrive with the Symbiosis update, include adjustments to map design, audio ranges for in-game events, and modifications to the Rook character's inventory system to offer a less punishing experience.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 9: The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
This article rounds up various PC game deals available over the weekend, including discounts on Steam, Humble Store, and other digital storefronts. It highlights free games, bundle offers, and specific title sales, with a focus on titles featured in the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Marathon October 2026 Refresh: Promising, But Still Lacking — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has undergone a second economy reset, aiming to correct issues from its previous season. While the current state is an improvement over the Season 2 launch, the game still suffers from poor onboarding and a punishing experience for new and returning players. Despite some enjoyable gunplay and a roadmap promising PvE and PvP features, the article suggests Marathon is not yet a recommended title and questions its potential as a primary revenue source for Bungie.
Arc Raiders’ Huge Update Introduces Its Best Gadget Ever
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled 'Frozen Trail,' introducing a new frosty map, a challenging raid-like event, new weapons, an overhauled skill tree, and customization options. The update also adds innovative gadgets like a Tether Launcher and a versatile grappling hook, reinforcing the game's 'tools, not rules' design philosophy and aiming to re-engage players with its co-op experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's latest DMZ trailers have left players confused about the existence of a PvE-only mode
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode has sparked player confusion regarding the potential existence of a Player versus Environment (PvE)-only playlist. Trailers have shown a "Single Squad Mission" option, leading to speculation about its function, with some hoping it offers a PvE experience free from player-versus-player conflict. However, the absence of this option in later trailers has fueled further debate, with Infinity Ward yet to officially clarify its status.
The final showdown: Motion blur vs chromatic aberration
This article discusses a reader poll to determine whether motion blur or chromatic aberration is the more disliked graphical effect in video games. It presents both options as finalists in a debate to decide which effect should be removed from games permanently.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening nets one million new players from its console launch
Funcom reported that Dune Awakening has attracted over one million new players following its console launch, with the game currently on sale on Steam. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Valheim, Lord of the Rings Online, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and Satisfactory, alongside a cease-and-desist for a Tera Classic rogue server and new Warcraft action figures.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Destiny 2 might be back, but the Bungie Store is going away
Bungie is retiring its current merchandise storefront on October 19, with plans to build a new one. This decision comes shortly after the company reversed its decision to put Destiny 2 into maintenance mode, a move the author finds counterproductive given the game's apparent resurgence. The Marathon storefront remains unaffected.
