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AppWizard

January 16, 2026

Riot Games Launches League of Legends 2026 Season 1 PC Café Event With Free Rewards, Skins and Esports Prizes

Riot Games has launched its first PC café promotion of 2026, coinciding with the Season 1 update for League of Legends. The promotion, running until January 21, offers in-game rewards, trial cosmetics, and sweepstakes for players at participating PC cafés. Players can earn tiered rewards based on playtime, with those logging 20 hours receiving up to 15 Hextech Chest and Key sets. Participants are also entered into prize drawings for tickets to major esports events. A separate reward track is available for ranked victories, offering randomized rewards. Additionally, players will have temporary access to 15 champion skins from the Demacia region until January 30.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

Monster Train 2’s first DLC is transforming the game with a giant new mode and the hammer-swinging Railforged clan

A significant update for Monster Train 2, titled Destiny of the Railforged, will be released in early February as the game's first paid DLC. It introduces a new clan, the Railforged, and a gameplay mode called Soul Savior. In Soul Savior, players battle to reclaim souls from a final boss named the Lifemother, with unique mechanics that enhance gameplay. Players can unlock and upgrade over 30 souls, each providing powerful enhancements and strategic options. The Railforged clan specializes in boosting the pyre's attack power and features new units and mechanics. Additionally, the Wurmkin clan will receive a free update with new designs and balance adjustments. Pricing details for the DLC have not been disclosed.

Tech Optimizer

January 14, 2026

Introducing PostgREST, a REST API for any PostgreSQL database written in Haskell

PostgREST is a web server developed in Haskell that converts PostgreSQL databases into RESTful APIs, offering a more efficient and standards-compliant alternative to manual CRUD programming. It achieves subsecond response times for up to 2000 requests per second, utilizing the Warp HTTP server and offloading tasks like JSON serialization and data validation to the database. Authentication is managed through JSON Web Tokens (JWT), with authorization based on database-defined roles. PostgREST avoids using Object Relational Mappers (ORMs) and encourages declarative constraints in databases to maintain data integrity. User feedback has been mostly positive, although some have expressed concerns about complexities in production environments.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

Teamfight Tactics Lore and Legends dev says it’s the “deepest set” to date, and it’s made even better by its system changes

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 16, titled Lore and Legends, is noted for its diverse playstyles and intuitive unlock mechanics, creating a balanced gameplay experience. Gameplay director Stephen 'Mortdog' Mortimer emphasized the importance of depth over unnecessary complexity, while lead set designer Julien Camaraza discussed significant system changes, including increased gold costs to reach Level 8 and adjustments to mid-game engagement. The current meta features a variety of viable compositions, and the balance of combat pacing is maintained, with matches lasting around 15 to 25 seconds. Incremental adjustments in balance encourage players to explore different strategies, contributing to a positive reception of the set.

AppWizard

December 28, 2025

Retro Fantasy RPG Now 100% Free on Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store has released a retro-style, party-based RPG titled Skald: Against the Black Priory for free download on December 28, 2024. The game has a Metacritic score of 76 and a 93% approval rating from 2,669 user reviews on the Epic Games Store, earning a “Very Positive” designation. Typically priced at .99, this is the first time it has been offered for free. Skald features an 8-bit aesthetic and gameplay lasting approximately 15 to 20 hours, with completionists potentially investing 25 to 30 hours. User reviews praise its narrative depth, tactical combat, and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic RPGs.

Winsage

December 6, 2025

Linux File Managers Outshine Windows Explorer in Speed and Customization

Windows File Explorer is facing criticism for its speed and features compared to Linux-style file managers like Dolphin, which offers advantages such as dual-pane views, tabbed browsing, and rapid search capabilities. Users have reported that Linux file managers can load directories with thousands of files in under a second, while Windows File Explorer may take several seconds. The growing dissatisfaction with Windows' performance and privacy policies has led to an increase in Linux adoption, with over 3% of the gaming market now using Linux. Additionally, Linux file managers provide high customization options and modularity, appealing particularly to developers. Discussions on social media platforms reflect a preference for Linux alternatives due to their superior performance and user experience.

TrendTechie

December 5, 2025

Торрент – Бетис. Анонс и прогноз матча кубка Испании на 03.12.2025

Real Betis will play against Torrent in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on December 3 at the San Gregorio Stadium, with the match scheduled for 22:00. Torrent, established in 1922 and located in Valencia, competes in the Segunda KIFF and recently achieved promotion to this fourth tier during the 2022-2023 season. Real Betis is currently fifth in La Liga and recently won against Sevilla 2-0. The projected lineups for the match are: Torrent: Hugo Esteban, Sergi Serrano, Raúl Caballero, Asier Parra, Marc Dolz, Mario Genovés, Fernando Cano, Boris Kouassi, Adrián Perez, Ivi Martínez, Manu Viana. Betis: Adrián - Ruibal, Gómez, Llorente, Ortiz - Junque, Altimira, Ávila - García, Bakambu, Riquelme. This match will be the first encounter between the two teams. Recent matches show Torrent's mixed results in the Segunda KIFF, while Betis has had a successful run in La Liga and the Europa League. Betting odds suggest Betis is favored to win by at least two goals.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

This week in PC games: Marvel beat ’em ups, Nightdive shooter revivals and a festive selection of horror games

December will see the release of several new games, including: - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A nostalgic beat 'em up from Dotemu. - Wild Growth: An incremental strategy game where players heal a Norse warband. - Tingus Goose: A game featuring trees that sprout baby geese. - Sleep Awake: A horror game focused on sleep deprivation and madness. - Horses: A surreal farming fable exploring psychosexual themes. - Don't Scream Together: A cooperative horror game requiring microphone use. - Blood: Refreshed Supply: A revitalized version of the classic 1997 shooter. - Routine: A sci-fi horror adventure set on a derelict Moonbase. - Flotsam: A city-builder leaving early access, allowing players to build floating communities. - Octopath Traveller 0: A prequel to the RPG incorporating elements from Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. - Agreeee: A humorous take on agreeing to terms and conditions. Additionally, new downloadable content will be available for games like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Total War: Warhammer III, Destiny 2, and Mechwarrior V.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

League of Legends is giving every role a transformative rework as part of the best slate of changes I’ve seen in years

League of Legends will introduce a battle pass system and dynamic seasonal Rifts in 2026, with a focus on enhancing balance, game duration, and introducing new formidable monsters. The season will feature a Demacia theme, with champions receiving new skins and Morgana getting a cosmetic upgrade. Role rebalancing will include Role Quests for top laners and ADCs, with improvements such as a longer-cooldown Teleport spell for top laners and increased gold acquisition for ADCs. Mid lane players will receive new tier three boots, while junglers will have enhanced movement speed and rewards. Supports will gain a dedicated control ward spot and improved gold generation. Atakhan, the Bringer of Ruin, will be retired, replaced by the new mechanic Crystalline Overgrowth. Game time will accelerate with minions spawning sooner, and Ranked play will see reinstated Solo/Duo queues and adjusted MMR calculations. Eleven new items will be introduced, including Hextech Gunblade and Stormrazor. The season launches on January 7, with changes appearing on the PBE on December 3.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Signal’s president warns AI agents are an existential threat to secure messaging apps

Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, expresses strong concerns about the rise of AI agents, describing them as an “existential threat” to secure messaging platforms and app developers. AI agents require access to sensitive information, creating new vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals. Whittaker points out the risk of prompt injection attacks, which can manipulate AI to execute harmful actions, leading to data breaches. She argues that unrestricted access to user communications by AI agents poses a significant risk to privacy and security, undermining the foundational security of the internet. Whittaker criticizes the reckless implementation of AI by Big Tech companies, suggesting it compromises cybersecurity in favor of rapid deployment and financial pressures.