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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reveals pricey spawn options for DMZ, which offer rich players an enormous advantage over poor players spawning on foot
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode will feature paid "infil" options, allowing players to start matches with vehicles ranging from tactical buggies to helicopters and even AC-130 gunships for a significant in-game cash cost. These options offer substantial advantages over the free, on-foot spawn, raising concerns about pay-to-win mechanics and creating an unfair playing field for new or less wealthy players.
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.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Adds a Persistent Economy and Player Hub
Infinity Ward is expanding the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with a 70-level progression track, a persistent economy, and a player hub. The mode will launch on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for an action-heavy extraction 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.
"This is Call of Duty's definitive extraction shooter experience" - Infinity Ward details the new DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward is heavily investing in the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, aiming for it to be a major pillar of the series. The new DMZ mode builds upon the 2022 beta with separate progression, a persistent economy, and enhanced AI enemies across the Haijin map. It will launch on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ Detailed in New Deep Dive Video
Infinity Ward has released a deep dive video detailing the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which combines story elements with an extraction formula. Players will face North Korean troops and rogue operators in Argent City, focusing on looting and completing objectives to improve their DMZ rank and upgrade their Forward Operating Base. The game is set to launch on October 23rd.
ARC Raiders and THE FINALS Will Receive Film and TV Adaptations
Chernin Entertainment will adapt the extraction shooter ARC Raiders for film and TV projects, working with Embark Studios on adaptations for both ARC Raiders and their other multiplayer title, THE FINALS. The studio is excited about the potential for these adaptations to capture the unique vibes of their respective games.
Arc Raiders and The Finals set for TV and film adaptations from Backrooms co-producer
Chernin Entertainment has announced plans to create television and film adaptations for Embark Studios' games, The Finals and Arc Raiders. The Finals is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, while Arc Raiders is a popular extraction shooter that previously won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards.
DMZ Returns In Modern Warfare 4 With Deeper Progression And More Ways To Play
Infinity Ward and Activision have detailed the return of DMZ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, featuring a new map called Hajin and deeper player progression. The extraction mode will include various mission types with different risk levels, dynamic and side operations, and Lieutenant Hunts for valuable loot. Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Arc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet
Embark Studios is offering a free trial for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders from October 8th to 12th to celebrate the launch of its largest update, Frozen Trail. The trial grants full access to the game, including the new Pendola Pass map, new enemies, weapons, and a revamped metagame. Following the trial, a PvE test will run from October 13th to 20th.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Details the New DMZ’s Setting and Stakes
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a returning DMZ mode, with its setting tied to the campaign's aftermath in Hajin City following a nuclear meltdown. Players will face off against rogue operators and hostile NPCs while trying to secure biological, nuclear, and chemical weaponry. Infinity Ward promises more details on the mode's mechanics soon.
Project SUNDIAL is a 2-D top-down PvPvE extraction shooter set in a ruined Europe
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L. is an upcoming 2-D top-down PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Ice Quake, set in a post-apocalyptic Europe. The game will feature deep weapon modification, survival mechanics, and dynamic regions, playable in single-player or online multiplayer on PC via Steam on March 27th, 2027.
Evening Reading - October 2, 2026
This Friday reading covers a variety of gaming news including updates on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Monster Hunter Wilds. It also touches on the cancellation of PUBG's Black Budget, Deadlock's Rat King, and Team Fortress 2's Scream Fortress event. Additionally, there are mentions of game deals, a review of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and updates for World of Warcraft and Marvel Snap.
PUBG: Black Budget extraction shooter spinoff canceled
Krafton and PUBG Corporation have canceled the extraction shooter spinoff PUBG: Black Budget after several closed alpha tests. The developers stated that the current direction would not allow for a long-term enjoyable experience for players. The game was first announced in late 2025 and had undergone multiple playtesting phases.
Black Budget Joins PUBG’s Second Spin-Off Canceled Before Launch
Krafton has canceled its extraction-shooter spin-off, PUBG: Black Budget, before its launch following an internal review. The publisher cited that the game's current direction would not support a long-term player experience. This marks the second PUBG spin-off to be canceled, following PUBG: Blindspot.
Arc Raiders free trial gives you 4 days of access to the "full" extraction shooter, just in time for its…
Embark Studios is offering a four-day free trial for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders from October 8 to October 12, coinciding with the launch of its "Frozen Trail" update. The trial, available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, grants full access to the game, including the new Pendola Pass map, new enemies, weapons, and a host of other features like a weapons modification system and customizable player bases.
I've spent seven hours exploring the Steam Autumn Sale, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend picking up while you still can
This guide highlights ten of the best game deals available during the Steam Autumn Sale, which ends on October 8. The article recommends a variety of titles across different genres, including "Arc Raiders," "The Outlast Trials," "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade," and "Resident Evil 4 Remake," noting record-low prices and significant discounts on acclaimed games and classics.
PUBG extraction shooter Black Budget canned less than a year from reveal, after Krafton decide it won't "deliver an experience players could enjoy over the long term"
Krafton has cancelled the development of PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off, less than a year after its reveal. The company cited a lack of confidence that the game's current direction would provide a long-term enjoyable experience for players. PUBG Studios stated that lessons learned will be applied to future projects.
Krafton shuts down PUBG spin-off Black Budget nine months after closed alpha test
Krafton has ceased development on its PUBG spin-off, Black Budget, just nine months after its closed alpha test. The company cited that the game's current direction would not allow for a long-term enjoyable player experience. This marks the second PUBG spin-off cancellation this year, following Blindspot in March.
PUBG: Black Budget Cancelled, Krafton Pulls The Plug Over Engagement Concerns
Krafton has cancelled the development of PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, citing concerns about long-term player engagement. The studio is reportedly shifting focus to other projects, including the Subnautica franchise, while acknowledging the competitive landscape of live-service games.
