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AppWizard

January 18, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

More than a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from sale on Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation. The delisted games include: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The removal affects both lesser-known licensed games and beloved classics from LucasArts, such as Afterlife, which allows players to build infrastructures of heaven and hell, and other notable titles like Armed and Dangerous and Stunt Island. Players were not given prior notice about the delisting.

AppWizard

January 17, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

Over a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation in gaming. Notable delisted games include the 1996 simulation game Afterlife, along with Armed and Dangerous, Lucidity, and Stunt Island. The complete list of removed titles is: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The absence of prior notice regarding the delisting has frustrated fans and collectors, highlighting the fragility of digital ownership.

AppWizard

January 17, 2026

How to complete Modern Prometheus and find four zombie body parts in Quarantine Zone

Players in the Quarantine Zone can undertake the quest "Modern Prometheus," which involves a survivor named Stuart who arrives with a zombified head and requests additional zombie body parts for an experiment. To complete the quest, players must reach day 20, allow Stuart entry into the survivor block, ensure his safety, confiscate body parts from survivor baggage, and engage in conversation with him after collecting four parts. After admitting Stuart, players must protect him from threats while sourcing the necessary zombie body parts, which cannot be obtained from liquidation or the laboratory. Once all four parts are collected, players discuss the experiment with Stuart, who ultimately meets his demise, leading to a small outbreak of zombies in the survivor base. Players must then eliminate the zombies and can collect a reward of 0 and a severed head collectible from Stuart's belongings.

AppWizard

November 29, 2025

Story-driven adventure game All Adrift announced for PC

All Adrift is a narrative-driven simulation adventure where players assume the role of Sian Lightchaser, an immortal member of the Arwin Empire. Sian is tasked with creating a religion called "Arwinism" that glorifies the empire, despite its role in the destruction of her own people. The game features a visually rich aesthetic, combining literary text, painterly visuals, and a diverse musical score. Sian witnesses the stark contrast between beauty and the grim realities of her world, including a billboard announcing 91,060,000,080 casualties, highlighting the ongoing tragedy of a failed ceasefire. The narrative explores themes of morality, survival, and the impact of history. The game's creative team includes Bae Sang Hyun as Producer, Director, Writer, Game Design Director, Art Director, and Music Producer; Woo Gi Hun as Game Designer and Programmer; Park Na Hyun as Composer; and voice actors Mare Flos, Bae Sang Hyun, and Kim Han Baek.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Hearts of Iron 4 has a fresh challenger in new WW2 game promising “month-long battles” with “unparalleled realism”

Hearts of Iron 4 has been a leading World War II game on Steam, but Slitherine is introducing a new competitor called Battleplan, developed by Foolish Mortals. Battleplan simulates extensive battles with hundreds of thousands of troops, featuring a detailed mission briefing and a daily planning phase for players to strategize troop movements. The main objective is to capture the fortified town of Caen, with players needing to make high-level strategic decisions while managing their forces. The game emphasizes the importance of timing in assaults, with operations planned for both day and night. Players can refine tactics over multiple days, and upon mission completion, they will assess casualties and assign veterancy bonuses. The campaign includes ten missions on the Western Front from 1944, allowing players to assume roles of British, American, or Canadian leaders. A release date has not been announced, but players can add it to their Steam wishlists.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

That multiplayer God of War game Sony axed in its live-service purge might’ve taken us back to Greece, as reportedly leaked screenshots emerge

Sony aims to launch 12 live service gaming titles by 2025 but has faced challenges, leading to the shelving of eight planned titles. Among the cancelled projects is a highly anticipated God of War game, with leaked screenshots circulating in the gaming community. The decision to shift focus away from live service models may allow for a more narrative-driven approach in future single-player titles.

AppWizard

October 5, 2025

WoW’s most beloved addon dies at Midnight, as any new version “wouldn’t be worthy of the WeakAuras name”

World of Warcraft Midnight is implementing significant changes to its combat mod landscape, impacting popular addons like WeakAuras. The WeakAuras team has decided to cease support for the mod with the upcoming expansion, citing Blizzard's new restrictions that prevent access to essential combat data. The alpha phase of Midnight began on October 2, and while some addon creators plan to adapt, the WeakAuras team does not expect to release a version for Midnight, although they will continue supporting WeakAuras Classic. The core issue is Blizzard's introduction of 'secret values,' which obscures crucial player combat state information, rendering WeakAuras unable to function as intended. Stanzilla, the project lead, expressed skepticism about any reversal of these restrictions and noted that a simplified version of WeakAuras would not meet user needs. Blizzard has made some adjustments to its changes, but these do not resolve the fundamental issues faced by WeakAuras. Stanzilla remains uncertain about his engagement with Midnight, depending on how the situation evolves.

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

Returning grand strategy titan Europa Universalis 5 makes preparing for war more realistic and detailed than ever

Paradox Interactive is set to release Europa Universalis 5 on November 4, priced at .99 / £49.99. The game will feature a military system that emphasizes choice and consequence, with players starting in 1337 when most states lack professional armies and must rely on levies raised from the populace. These levies are composed of real individuals, and their quality varies, with peasants forming the front lines and nobles providing heavily armored knights. Levies do not replenish during campaigns, requiring careful management of losses. Players will be able to evolve military technology and potentially establish standing armies, allowing for dedicated units and upgrades. Army composition involves strategic positioning across the battlefield, with factors like regiment initiative and general attributes affecting combat effectiveness. Unit types include infantry, cavalry, artillery, and auxiliaries, with numbers expanding as players progress. Logistics are crucial, as armies need adequate supplies sourced from friendly territories to avoid attrition. Environmental factors such as terrain and weather can impact military operations, while battles typically start with artillery fire. Naval warfare shares similar principles, with a standing fleet necessary for maintaining supplies and blockading. Preorders for the game are currently available.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Here’s every game that Silksong’s surprise release has delayed as indies scramble to escape its powerful aura

Hollow Knight: Silksong's anticipated release has led at least eight other games to adjust their launch dates to avoid competition. - Stomp and the Sword of Miracles has been postponed indefinitely from its original Kickstarter launch on September 12. - Faeland, initially set to debut on September 9, has been delayed with no new date announced. - Aeterna Lucis has pushed its release from September to 2026 due to Silksong's influence and development kit issues. - Demonschool's release has been moved to November 19 to avoid proximity to Silksong. - Little Witch in the Woods has changed its release date from September 4 to September 15. - Baby Steps has shifted its launch from September 8 to September 23. - Moros Protocol has delayed its release from September 4 to September 18.

Winsage

May 22, 2025

Windows 95 chime composer Brian Eno denounces Microsoft for its ties to Israeli government

Renowned musician Brian Eno announced he will donate the earnings from his Windows 95 startup chime to support those affected in Gaza. This decision follows scrutiny of Microsoft’s contracts with the Israeli government amid ongoing humanitarian crises. Eno criticized Microsoft for its involvement in operations contributing to violations of international law and called for the company to suspend services supporting such actions. Microsoft acknowledged its contracts with Israel’s Ministry of Defense but claimed an internal review found no evidence of its technologies targeting civilians in Gaza. Following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, significant casualties have been reported in Gaza, with estimates of over 52,000 to as high as 109,000 deaths. Human rights organizations have accused Israel of war crimes. Protests by Microsoft employees have occurred, demanding accountability for the company's actions. Eno emphasized the need for artists and corporations to consider the implications of their contributions.