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AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Chinese Room co-founder wanted Paradox to drop the ‘Bloodlines 2’ name, because “no one would be happy” with the final game

Many players are disappointed with Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 due to performance issues, a lack of meaningful stakes, and disengaging RPG systems. The sequel does not maintain continuity with the original game, offering only scattered lore snippets. Dan Pinchbeck, co-founder of The Chinese Room, revealed that he advocated for a title change during development discussions with Paradox to reduce comparisons with the original game. He aimed to take over the development of Bloodlines 2 but noted the team wanted to infuse their own storytelling rather than simply finish Hardsuit Labs' work. Pinchbeck recognized the challenges of creating a true sequel within time and budget constraints and suggested aiming for a focused experience similar to Dishonored. He acknowledged the complexities of collaborative game development and the enduring legacy of the original Bloodlines game, which continues to overshadow its sequel.

Winsage

November 22, 2025

Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues

Nvidia has acknowledged that recent security updates have caused gaming performance challenges for users on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. To address these issues, Nvidia released the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 581.94. This hotfix driver is a beta version and has not undergone the standard quality assurance procedures, allowing for quicker deployment. Users may experience diminished performance in certain games after installing the Windows 11 October 2025 update, specifically KB5066835. The hotfix drivers are optional and have been expedited to provide timely solutions. Users can access the driver for both Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 x64 systems via Nvidia's Customer Care support site. Additionally, Microsoft has addressed various bugs in recent Windows updates, including issues with localhost HTTP connections, smart card authentication, and the Windows Recovery Environment.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.11 Pre-Release 2

The latest Pre-Release for version 1.21.11 introduces enhancements and bug fixes to improve the gaming experience. Notably, with the "See-Through Leaves" feature disabled, the gaps between leaves change from black to dark green, enhancing the visual appeal and providing a performance boost. Bug fixes in this update include: - MC-238715: Resolved an issue with the inaudible "minecraft:block.chest.locked" sound for other players. - MC-302660: Corrected a grammatical error in the "options.cutoutLeaves.tooltip" string. - MC-303061: Fixed the sound issue where the "minecraft:block.chest.locked" sound played at the player's position instead of the chest's. - MC-304023: Eliminated redundant level data fixer files in the worlds' "data" folder. - MC-304369: Addressed a crash when loading the game without an existing options.txt file. - MC-304401: Corrected the appearance of non see-through leaves. - MC-304421: Resolved an issue with the "attack_range" component disrupting hit results. Pre-Releases are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and players can install them through the Minecraft Launcher. A non-obfuscated experimental version and an unobfuscated server jar are also available for download.

Winsage

November 21, 2025

Qualcomm promises better gaming performance with latest Windows on Snapdragon update

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon Control Panel and a suite of updates for Snapdragon X Elite laptops, enhancing software and performance. Key features of the Control Panel include automatic game detection, per-game settings, and Adreno GPU driver updates. Qualcomm has resolved bugs and improved performance for over 100 games since last year. The x86 emulation layer has been upgraded, with Microsoft's Prism Emulator now supporting AVX x86 emulation, and AVX2 support expected on upcoming Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops. Additionally, Fortnite is now available on Qualcomm devices due to Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat support, and the company is working with anti-cheat providers like Tencent and Roblox to improve multiplayer support.

Winsage

November 21, 2025

Nvidia rushes out a GPU fix, blaming Windows 11’s October update for sluggish performance in games

Nvidia GPU users have experienced performance issues after the October update of Windows 11 (KB5066835), leading to slowdowns in various PC games. Nvidia has released an emergency hotfix to address these performance problems, but users are advised to be cautious as hotfixes undergo less testing than regular updates. Some users report improved frame rates in certain games like Assassin's Creed Shadows, while others still face issues such as monitor flickering. Users with AMD and Intel systems have also reported performance problems due to the October update, which has also disrupted the Windows Recovery Environment, prompting Microsoft to issue an emergency patch.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Livly Island – Adopt Cute Pets For Android

Livly Island is a mobile game developed by cocone ONE corporation where users can adopt and nurture creatures called Livlies. There are over 70 species of Livlies, which can change color based on their diet and produce jewels for in-game purchases. Players can customize their avatars and decorate their islands. The game includes features like nurturing magical trees to transform Livlies using a potion called Neobelmin. Additionally, players can work part-time at the Livly Reboot Laboratory to earn rewards.

Winsage

November 19, 2025

Microsoft’s new recovery tools rebuild Windows when it glitches

Microsoft has announced two new tools for enhancing Windows PC recovery capabilities within organizations: point-in-time restore and cloud rebuild. Point-in-time restore allows users to revert their system to a previous state by taking snapshots of the Windows environment at various intervals, facilitating recovery from issues like update failures and driver conflicts. This feature will be available for testing by Windows insiders in an upcoming build. Cloud rebuild enables IT administrators to restore the operating system directly from the cloud, similar to the existing Reset feature. Administrators can select the Windows version and language through the Microsoft Intune portal, prompting the PC to download the necessary installation media. This tool resets Windows while allowing for the restoration of personal files, applications, and settings using OneDrive and Windows Backup for Organizations. Both tools are designed for businesses using Microsoft Intune and are expected to be integrated into Intune in the first half of 2026 as part of Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) to address boot-up problems and enhance Windows driver resilience.

AppWizard

November 19, 2025

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is already at half the lifetime sales of the original cult classic, and if Capcom wants more, it should give us a Dark Arisen-style expansion

As of early November, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 has sold over four million copies. The game has reached this milestone in a year and a half, halfway to matching the lifetime sales of its predecessor, which took over a decade to achieve similar figures. Dragon's Dogma 2 has received "Mixed" reviews on Steam due to performance issues, including crashes and frame rate problems. The game has only received two minor updates this year, addressing six bugs.

AppWizard

November 19, 2025

Hytale, the contender for Minecraft’s throne, rises from the ashes in a historic move

Simon Collins-Laflamme announced on X that Hypixel Studios has acquired Hytale from Riot Games, marking a significant turning point for the game. The team has repurchased the project, reinstated over 30 developers, and pledged to independently fund the game for at least the next decade. Hytale was initially announced in 2018 and gained over 30 million views for its trailer. However, Riot Games announced the studio's closure and Hytale's cancellation on June 23, 2025, due to the project's complexity. Collins-Laflamme expressed his determination to reclaim Hytale and offered to invest his own funds to buy back the game. The acquisition involved a complete repurchase of intellectual property without external investors, and Hytale will be financed through the creators' resources. The team plans to revert to the legacy engine used in earlier iterations and focus on delivering a playable game on PC first, with early access available on Windows. The team cautioned players about potential bugs and unbalanced systems in early access, with a focus on refining the living world, sandbox elements, and modding tools.

AppWizard

November 19, 2025

Rescued “Minecraft challenger” Hytale finally shows off gameplay, and it has the building blocks of something great

Hytale was originally developed by Hypixel Studios and acquired by Riot Games in 2020. Riot announced the cancellation of Hytale in June, but a deal was made with Hypixel's co-founder, Simon Collins-Laflamme, to revive the project. Hypixel has shared gameplay footage and aims to combine elements from Minecraft and platforms like Roblox. The game faced delays under Riot's management, but Hypixel is now focused on delivering a playable version and will announce an early access release date soon. They have decided to revert to the original engine for development while planning future cross-platform functionality. Collins-Laflamme noted that the current version has imperfections but shows promise, and he assured that Hytale will not take any revenue from modders and server owners for the first two years.