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March 2, 2026

Almost all the cozy games of March have demos to try and I’ve been snapping up as many as I can

Cozy games often shift their release dates shortly before launch, which has been particularly noticeable in March. The anticipated titles include: - The Legend of Khiimori: An open-world game set in 13th century Mongolia focused on horse taming and breeding, developed with input from horse game critic Alice Ruppert. - Cupiclaw: A vibrant pixel art adventure that simplifies the claw machine experience, where players aim to scoop high-value prizes like a lost engagement ring. - The Abbess Garden: A gardening fantasy set in 1643 France, where players restore a neglected abbey garden, emphasizing ecosystem care and creativity. - Bubblegum Galaxy: A tile-based building game featuring a cat with a house-shaped hat, tasked with rebuilding a galaxy in a corporate setting. - Collector's Cove: A farming simulator where players start their farming life on the back of a large aquatic dinosaur, exploring various islands without enemies.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Google has introduced early-stage developer capabilities for Android aimed at connecting applications with intelligent agents and personalized assistants, specifically Google Gemini, while prioritizing privacy and security. A key feature of this initiative is AppFunctions, introduced with Android 16, which allows applications to expose specific capabilities for access by agent apps, enabling seamless task execution on devices. Developers can define app functionalities for AI assistants, facilitating various use cases such as task management, media creation, cross-app workflows, and calendar scheduling. A practical example includes the Samsung Gallery app, where users can request specific photos through Gemini, which triggers the appropriate function to retrieve them. Additionally, Google is advancing a UI automation framework for AI agents, allowing for the execution of generic tasks across applications with minimal coding. Future expansions of these capabilities are planned for Android 17, with ongoing collaboration with select app developers to enhance user experiences.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

SU students dominate the world of Minecraft

SU E-Sports organized a Minecraft Build Battle competition on February 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Charlie’s Lounge, allowing walk-in participants without prior registration. A bake sale was held on February 12 in Lower Deg to fund the event, featuring Minecraft-themed treats. Participants had one minute to select building blocks and three minutes to construct designated structures over eleven rounds. Notable builds included a cow, cat, headphones, desk, apple, soda, pizza, Freddy Fazbear, treehouse, car, and flower. Jason Petersen won at least three rounds, including the cow, headphones, and desk builds. Other winners included Tommy Wright for the cat build and Malichite Merenda for the apple build. The event fostered creativity and community spirit within SU E-Sports.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

This new clicker game dares ask: What if Bongo Cat picked up a sword and started killing everything he saw?

Tap Tap Loot is a clicker game featuring a cat protagonist named Double Tap, inspired by the Bongo Cat meme. Players engage in battles against enemies while managing daily tasks, earning experience points to level up and unlock weapons. Double Tap can quickly respawn after defeat without losing equipment. The game includes over 300 unique items across five biomes and supports co-op multiplayer for up to four players. While the demo showcases multiplayer features, some elements like a statistics page are not yet available, and minor interface issues exist. The game incorporates an RPG-style inventory system for upgrading items.

AppWizard

February 24, 2026

Steam Next Fest is back and you’ve once again got just 7 days to find your favorite demos among hundreds of choices

The Steam Next Fest is currently taking place, offering a week-long celebration of game demos. It features a wide variety of upcoming titles, including: - Prime Monster: A card-based political roguelike where political leaders are depicted as monsters. - All Will Rise: A narrative deck-builder focused on seeking justice for a slain god. - Vampire Crawlers: A card-based dungeon crawler from the creator of Vampire Survivors. - The Last Gas Station: A game where players control a red panda running a gas station in an electric vehicle-dominated world. - Windrose: An open-world PvE pirate survival game with "soulslite combat" and sea shanties. - Tap Tap Loot: An action-packed game featuring a character reminiscent of Bongo Cat. - Phonopolis: An adventure game from Amanita Design. - Titanium Court: Highlighted as the "first must-play demo" of the event. The Steam Next Fest runs until March 2.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 8

Players can expect the introduction of the final baby mobs, including visual updates for pandas, hoglins, zoglins, striders, and snifflets. The Stonecutter now allows crafting of Deepslate and stone into various cobbled variants. Adult horses have updated black dot markings, and sound assets for adult variants have been enhanced. A bug related to cat variant sounds has been fixed. Hitboxes for several mobs have been adjusted to fit into smaller spaces. Operators can use Ctrl + Pick input on players and mannequins in Creative Mode. Input Method Editors will now appear above the text field in supported platforms. A new debug screen entry for memory usage has been added, and the initial heap size has been decreased to 2GB to reduce crashes. The Data Pack version is updated to 99.2, and the Resource Pack version is at 81.1. New UI sprites and entity textures for various baby mobs have been introduced. Several bugs have been fixed in the snapshot.

BetaBeacon

February 18, 2026

Google starts teasing I/O 2026 with its latest puzzle

Google has released a puzzle game to reveal the dates for its developers' event, Google I/O 2026. The puzzle consists of five different games: Hole in one, Nonogram, Word wheel, Supersonic Bot, and Stretchy cat. Players must complete all builds to unlock the final bonus and reveal the event dates.

AppWizard

February 16, 2026

Overwatch tier list for Season 1 Conquest

The latest update in Overwatch's Reign of Talon chapter has introduced five new heroes, the most significant addition since the game's launch. The current tier list categorizes 50 characters by role, with Domina being notably powerful, and Sigma remaining a top choice in competitive play. Other dominant tank characters include D.Va, Zarya, and Ramattra, while Winston is favored against unprepared teams. New heroes Anran and Emre are well-balanced, but established characters like Sojourn, Ashe, Cassidy, and Bastion continue to perform strongly. Vendetta has the highest win rate at approximately 55%. In the support category, Jetpack Cat is highlighted for her mobility and healing, while Mizuki is more situational. The top heroes by win rate are Vendetta (55.6%), Domina (54.4%), Mizuki (54.2%), Zenyatta (53.1%), and Doomfist (52.9%). Lower pick rate heroes often have higher win rates, emphasizing the need for mastery over popular choices.

AppWizard

February 16, 2026

Burglin’ Gnomes is the next great friend-slop game that everyone with a PC and at least one other friend should check out

The protagonist of Burglin' Gnomes navigates an irate old man's home while gripping a toilet plunger, surrounded by fallen comrades. Players can team up with up to three others to complete various chaotic objectives in a shifting house layout. The game features quirky characters, dark humor, and a killer cat that adds difficulty. The demo has garnered attention for its unique gameplay experience, combining absurdity and tension.

AppWizard

February 13, 2026

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH COMING TO PC ON MARCH 19th, 2026

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be available on PC starting March 19, 2026. Pre-purchasing is available via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features an expanded arsenal of tools, weapons, and vehicles, and introduces a quest to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Players will face various challenges, including natural disasters and enemies, while utilizing the Social Strand System. The PC version supports Ultrawide monitors, 4K resolution, customizable controls, and audio options like 3D Audio. New modes and features will be introduced at launch for both PC and PS5. Players who connect their PlayStation accounts will receive exclusive bonuses, and pre-order incentives include various skeletons and patches. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available with additional early unlocks and bonuses.