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New Survival Game Beats Crimson Desert and Pragmata to #1 Best-Selling Steam Game
AppWizard
April 27, 2026

New Survival Game Beats Crimson Desert and Pragmata to #1 Best-Selling Steam Game

Steam's best-selling game is now Windrose, an indie title that has displaced Crimson Desert. Developed by Kraken Express, Windrose is a pirate-themed PvE survival adventure that launched in Early Access and has received an 89% approval rating from over 13,000 user reviews. The game features classic survival gameplay elements, including building, crafting, and naval combat, and has a peak concurrent player count of 222,134. While not Steam Deck Verified, it is classified as "Playable" on the device.
Music Box in Minecraft: Cool Idea, But Do You Really Use It?
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

Music Box in Minecraft: Cool Idea, But Do You Really Use It?

A music box in Minecraft is a configuration of note blocks connected by redstone that produces sound in a specific sequence. Building one can be enjoyable initially, as players experiment with sounds to create melodies. However, interest often fades quickly, and the music becomes background noise. Players typically abandon music boxes after their novelty wears off, preferring to stick with the game's default music or play their own tunes externally. The complexity of creating longer compositions can also lead to frustration, especially in multiplayer settings where synchronization issues may arise. Most players find that engaging with a music box is worth trying at least once, but it is unlikely to become a regular part of their gameplay.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 celebrates first anniversary with new cosmetics, and it's shipped over eight million copies
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 celebrates first anniversary with new cosmetics, and it’s shipped over eight million copies

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has celebrated its first anniversary, surpassing eight million players. Sandfall Interactive has released an update introducing new hairstyles for characters, available at specific merchants in the game. The update also fixes minor bugs, including an issue with character outfits and allows players to open rest points without interruptions. Official merchandise featuring characters is now available, and there is a 20% discount on Steam.
International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it's an impressive achievement
AppWizard
April 19, 2026

International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it’s an impressive achievement

Worldwide Rush has introduced full multiplayer gameplay, allowing players to compete or collaborate in building an international transport empire. This feature is part of the game's third major update, which also improves rival AI, late-game balance, and adds eleven new vehicles. The game combines various transport modes, including trains, planes, automobiles, and ships, to maximize profits by optimizing routes between cities. The default map is based on real-world geography, with unique challenges generated procedurally. The update enhances single-player experiences with new vehicles and improved AI logic. Players can enjoy a 33% discount on Steam until May 2, and desync protection has been added to improve multiplayer stability. There are currently no plans for dedicated servers, but future developments may occur based on player feedback.
Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn't make him 'Woke'
AppWizard
April 17, 2026

Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn’t make him ‘Woke’

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been awarded Game of the Year for 2025 and is nominated for the "Gayming Fan Favorite Award" at the 2026 Gayming Awards, with character Hans nominated for "Best LGBTQ+ Character Award." The game's director, Daniel Vávra, emphasizes the importance of authenticity in representing the relationship between characters Henry and Hans, which explores gay romance in a nuanced way. Vávra believes the game's approach contrasts with other titles' heavy-handed methods and highlights player agency. The development team aimed for a realistic depiction of the Middle Ages while allowing for personal expression through gay romances. Despite positive reception, Vávra's past associations with certain gaming communities have led to backlash from some groups due to the inclusion of diverse characters. He expresses frustration with what he sees as "forced 'woke' nonsense" while advocating for authentic storytelling.
Veteran Windows dev shows off AI running on 47-year-old PDP11 with 6 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM — 'gloriously absurd' project runs transformer model written in PDP-11 assembly language
Winsage
April 14, 2026

Veteran Windows dev shows off AI running on 47-year-old PDP11 with 6 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM — ‘gloriously absurd’ project runs transformer model written in PDP-11 assembly language

Veteran Windows developer Dave Plummer is using a 47-year-old PDP-11 system with a 6 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM to train a neural network called ‘Attention 11,’ developed in PDP-11 assembly language. The model is tasked with reversing a sequence of eight digits, requiring it to understand structural rules similar to those used in contemporary large language models like ChatGPT. Plummer emphasizes the importance of optimizing for the system's constraints, stating that constraints drive creative engineering. The model operates with 1,216 parameters and uses fixed-point math with 8-bit precision. After approximately 350 training steps, the model achieved 100% accuracy in the number-reversing task in about 3.5 minutes. Plummer argues that modern AI operates on the same mechanical principles as this vintage machine, just at a much larger scale, and suggests that companies focusing on efficiency and optimization may gain an advantage in the AI landscape.
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