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AppWizard

October 23, 2025

Warhammer 40k Darktide is getting another new class, and I swear to god if it’s not a toaster…

The Adeptus Mechanicus is a popular faction in Warhammer 40k, prompting enthusiasts to purchase related items. There is excitement surrounding the demo of Mechanicus 2, featuring the Necrons. In Warhammer 40k Darktide, the game has successfully represented various factions, but a technological class is notably missing. Speculation exists about the introduction of a new class, potentially the Mechanicus, following the conclusion of the Stolen Rations event. The class reveal is scheduled for November 11, with a free update on December 2 that will include a new trench-based Operation mission.

Winsage

October 11, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are now officially a thing

Microsoft has transitioned its Limited Edition Crocs from beta testing to general availability, priced at .95, and offered in various sizes. The Crocs were introduced in October during Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebrations and gained popularity through a sweepstakes. They feature a design inspired by the Windows XP “Bliss” wallpaper and include custom Jibbitz charms. A Bliss-themed drawstring backpack is also included. The Crocs can be purchased on Microsoft’s official merchandise website, with sizes ranging from women’s 4/men’s 2 to women’s 19/men’s 17.

Winsage

October 2, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are here — here’s how to acquire your own pair

Microsoft is offering a chance to win a pair of limited-edition Windows XP Crocs as part of its 50th anniversary sweepstakes. The Crocs feature the Bliss wallpaper and are not available for direct purchase. To enter the sweepstakes, participants must comment on a relevant post using the hashtag #MicrosoftCrocSweepstakes. The Bliss wallpaper, captured by photographer Charles O'Rear in 1996, became the default wallpaper for Windows XP after Microsoft acquired its rights in 2000. The Windows XP Crocs are part of a broader celebration that includes the release of a limited-edition Surface Laptop 7 and other nostalgic elements.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Hades gets its ‘biggest sale ever’ at 75% off as it celebrates 5 years since 1.0, ahead of Hades 2’s launch later this month

Hades is currently available for .24 or £5.24, reflecting a 75% discount in celebration of its five-year anniversary. The sale concludes on September 25. Supergiant Games is also offering an "In the Blood" Anniversary mix and Fangamer is running a sale on official Hades merchandise.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Star Trucker celebrates a year of space haulage with an anniversary update and a half-price discount

Freight hauling in space simulation games is exemplified by titles like Elite Dangerous and No Man's Sky, with Star Trucker, developed by Monster and Monster, offering a unique blend of interstellar delivery and vehicle handling similar to Euro Truck Simulator 2. Launched in 2024, Star Trucker has a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam from nearly 3,000 reviews. To celebrate its first anniversary, the game received a significant update and a discount, with features like speed checks, fines for reckless driving, new cargo trailer types, and a "cake hologram" for the truck's projector system. Future plans include a cargo pack DLC, customizable truck interiors, job generator optimizations, and a "business venture update." The game is currently available at a 50% discount, priced at £10.49, until September 15.

Winsage

August 8, 2025

Microsoft’s Clippy Crocs Might Be the World’s Weirdest Pair of Shoes

Crocs and Clippy are collaborating to create a limited-edition footwear line as part of Microsoft's 50th-anniversary celebrations. The Crocs feature a design inspired by the Windows XP wallpaper, showcasing a green hill and fluffy clouds. Currently, they are available for preorder exclusively to Microsoft employees, with a public release date yet to be announced. The package includes six shoe charms, featuring Clippy and other nostalgic icons like the original MSN logo, the Internet Explorer logo, a mouse pointer, a file folder, and a computer recycling bin.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Watch: As Microsoft Turns 50, Bill Gates, Satya Nadella And Steve Ballmer ‘Roasted’ By Copilot AI

Microsoft's 50th anniversary featured co-founder Bill Gates, former CEO Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella, with an interview conducted by the AI assistant Copilot. The event included humorous exchanges where Copilot roasted the CEOs, prompting lighthearted responses from them. Microsoft also launched new website pages to document its history and vision for the future, reflecting on its growth and innovations since its founding in 1975.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Microsoft could make a huge change to an iconic part of Windows 11 that you use every day, and I can’t wait to try the new Start menu

Microsoft is redesigning the Start menu in Windows 11, which will feature a wider panel for easier pinning of applications and the ability to disable recommendations for files and apps based on usage history. The new design consolidates Start menu elements into a single, scrollable panel and introduces grid and category views for app organization. These changes are currently in development and not yet officially confirmed.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

How to get a Cape in Minecraft? | Esports News – The Times of India

Minecraft capes are decorative items that enhance a player's avatar's appearance without affecting gameplay. They are rare and often linked to significant achievements or events. Players can acquire capes through various means, including: - Migrating Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts during the 2020 migration for the exclusive Migrator Cape. - Owning both Bedrock and Java editions of Minecraft before June 6, 2022, to receive the Vanilla Cape. - Participating in official events like anniversary celebrations, Minecraft Live, and Minecraft Championships to earn special capes. - Playing the Bedrock Edition to access the Pan Cape and Founder's Cape. - Contributing innovative ideas to Mojang, which may result in a custom cape. - Using mods like Optifine or Advanced Capes Mod on Java Edition for additional cape options. To equip a cape in Java Edition, players must open the Minecraft Launcher, navigate to the Skins tab, select their skin, and choose the cape. In Bedrock Edition, players can access the Dressing Room, select the Capes tab, and equip their desired cape.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

GeForce NOW celebrates 5 years of cloud gaming, library grows to over 2000 PC games

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is celebrating its fifth anniversary since exiting Beta in February 2020, now supporting over 2,000 titles and featuring high-performance options like 4K resolution, DLSS, and ray-tracing. In February, it will introduce 17 new titles, including: - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Feb. 4) - Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (Feb. 6) - SWORN (Feb. 6) - Sid Meier's Civilization VII (Feb. 11) - Legacy: Steel & Sorcery (Feb. 12) - Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Feb. 14) - Avowed (Feb. 18) - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Feb. 18) - Abiotic Factor (Steam) - Alan Wake (Xbox) - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (Xbox) - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (Xbox) - HUMANITY (Steam) - Murky Divers (Steam) - Somerville (Xbox) - Songs of Silence (Steam) - UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (Steam) Additionally, in the last week of January, games like Space Engineers 2, Eternal Strands, and Dead Island 2 were added to the platform.