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Apex Legends is getting a Gundam collaboration, launching March 10
Respawn Entertainment announced that Apex Legends will feature a Gundam collaboration event starting March 10. The event will introduce Gundam-inspired weapons, abilities, and transform the Broken Moon map with new aesthetics and destructible elements. Limited-edition Gunpla kits will also be available for pre-order.
A huge new Apex Legends Gundam event is about to have me calling out attacks from XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero
Apex Legends has announced a new collaboration with Gundam. The trailer for this event has generated excitement among players, with some expressing concern that the collaboration might be exceptionally well-executed.
Call of Duty's Black Ops Royale is the kind of rulebook-burning experience Warzone needs
The article discusses how Call of Duty: Black Ops's "Blackout Royale" mode offers a refreshing experience by focusing on loot rather than the intricate loadout system found in Call of Duty: Warzone. This shift is presented as a positive change that Warzone could benefit from.
Battlefield Redsec Is Dumping Wildly Overpowered Marauder Marauder From Battle Royale
Battlefield Labs is removing the overpowered Marauder vehicle from Battlefield Redsec's Battle Royale mode due to player feedback and internal metrics. The team is exploring adjustments for its potential return in a future update. This comes after the launch of Season 2, which introduced numerous improvements and new content, though a producer acknowledged a delay between seasons impacted the game's momentum.
Call of Duty’s new ‘Black Ops Royale’ mode brings back classic battle royale
Activision has launched Black Ops Royale, a new free-to-play battle royale mode for Call of Duty Warzone, designed to emulate the original Blackout experience from Call of Duty Black Ops 4. The mode features a new map called Avalon, removes familiar mechanics like loadouts and buy stations, and focuses on scavenging and squad tactics for survival. It also includes special events and ties into Black Ops 7 progression.
Battlefield 6's New Patch Addresses QoL and Stability Issues, As Well As UI and Battle Pass - IGN
Battlefield 6 has released update 1.2.1.5, focusing on quality-of-life improvements, stability fixes, and addressing issues with the UI and Battle Pass. The patch also restores missing store content and resolves critical revive and gadget interactions across PC and consoles. This update comes as the game faces community backlash and a 'Mixed' Steam user score.
Highguard Struggled Because It Is So Sweaty, Dev Says
Wildlight's free-to-play shooter Highguard struggled due to its intense 3v3 gameplay, which required high communication and left little room for casual play, according to senior level designer Alex Graner. The game's complex multi-stage setup and high-skill movement also deterred new players. Despite later additions of 5v5 and looting-free modes, player numbers did not recover, leading to Tencent reportedly pulling funding and Wildlight laying off most of its staff.
List of Best BGMI players in India | Gamzo
Battlegrounds Mobile India has returned to the Indian market, developed by Krafton. This article highlights some of the top Indian players expected to perform well in upcoming official tournaments, including Jonathan Amaral, Tanmay Singh, Harmandeep Mavi, Raj Verma, and Ashpreet Singh. The list is not ranked and focuses on individual player skills and team affiliations.
Off The Grid | A Less Twitchy Battle Royale
Off The Grid is a new battle royale game from Gunzilla, directed by Neil Blomkamp, currently in open beta with a planned 2025 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PC. The game features a dystopian cyberpunk setting, unique cybernetic limb customization for gameplay advantages, and a blend of multiplayer battles with a planned 60-hour single-player narrative. It aims to offer a less twitchy, more strategic take on the battle royale genre.
A Personal Gaming History and How Saturday Morning Gaming Got it's Name.
This article reflects on personal gaming memories, starting with childhood experiences on the Nintendo 64 and progressing to PC gaming with titles like Age of Empires 2 and Sim City 4. It touches upon the evolution of gaming, the affordability of PC games through platforms like Steam, and briefly discusses the popularity and mechanics of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
Is Fall Guys Dying?
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launched to significant popularity, selling over 7 million copies on Steam and becoming a highly downloaded PlayStation Plus title. Despite a natural drop in player count from its peak, the game maintains a strong player base and anticipation for upcoming content like Season 2 suggests it will remain popular.
How Fortnite Hurt The Gaming Industry - The Game Fanatics
Fortnite's transition to a battle royale model and its subsequent massive success has significantly impacted the gaming industry, leading many companies to chase its formula. This pursuit, coupled with overestimations of profits post-COVID, has contributed to industry layoffs and studio closures, though the author anticipates a resurgence of AA games with unique experiences.
April Store Update 2025
PUBG: Battlegrounds is receiving its April 2025 store update, introducing a new Contender character named Hanna and a steampunk-themed Survivor Pass. The update also features a new Progressive weapon skin for the SKS, the Chrono Cannon, and the return of the personalized 'Your Shop' feature. New cosmetic items and upgrade materials for Hanna are available through various bundles and the Scrap Broker.
Call of Duty®: Mobile Season 4 — Infinity Realm
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4, titled Infinity Realm, launches on April 23, introducing a futuristic theme with Black Ops 4 Specialists, a jetpack race map, and revamped Battle Royale experiences. The update includes new cosmetics, weapons, a new Tactical Bouncer class, and the Seven Deadly Sins seasonal event, alongside a new Battle Pass with free and premium rewards.
Battlefield 6’s REDSEC mode is getting a Solo Queue test this weekend
Battlefield Studios is testing a solo queue for the REDSEC Battle Royale mode in Battlefield 6 from March 6-9. This experimental feature, available through Battlefield Labs, will allow players to compete without squads, disabling squad revives and redeploy towers while keeping the Second Chance self-revive. The test aims to gather feedback on pacing, vehicle balance, and solo progression before potential full implementation.
CoD: Warzone's New Black Ops Royale Mode: Start Times And How It Works
Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 2 Reloaded update introduces Black Ops Royale, a new mode inspired by Black Ops 4's Blackout. This mode removes custom loadouts, the Gulag, and Buy Stations, focusing on scavenging for weapons and survival on the Avalon map with 100 players. It features unique mechanics like red fear gas, redeployment tokens, and temporary consumable perks.
Fortnite's Chapter 7 loot pool is a blueprint for battle royale going forward: balanced, lethal, and flexible
Fortnite's Chapter 7 loot pool is praised for its balanced and flexible design, featuring improved SMGs like the Holo and Flex, alongside other viable weapon options. While most weapons are now competitive, the Lock On assault rifle is criticized for its perceived unfairness. The article suggests this curated selection sets a positive direction for future battle royale titles.
One former Highguard level designer thinks it's struggled because Wildlight "leaned too far into the competitive scene"
A former senior level designer for Highguard suggests the game struggled due to an overemphasis on its competitive 3v3 format, which created a high skill floor and limited casual appeal. Unlike Apex Legends, which launched during a nascent battle royale era, Highguard faced a more saturated market with a steep learning curve, potentially alienating players who lacked consistent team coordination.
Fortnite's no-aim-required lock-on assault rifle is an all-time stinker, and I hope Epic vaults it into oblivion
This opinion piece argues that Fortnite's Lock On assault rifle is a poorly designed weapon that should be removed from the game. The author believes it is too weak for new players and frustrating for experienced ones, encouraging unfair playstyles and diminishing the thrill of skillful engagements.
Former Highguard level designer suggests "sweaty" competitive 3v3 play "was the biggest thing that turned a lot of players off"
A former level designer for Highguard suggests that the game's focus on intense 3v3 competitive play alienated many players. The game's complex rules and high skill requirement for team-based play created a steep barrier to entry. This comes amid reports that Tencent pulled funding from developer Wildlight shortly after the game's launch, leading to layoffs.
