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AppWizard

September 12, 2026

New Open-World RPG Is Officially the #1 Best-Selling PC Game on Steam

A new open-world RPG, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, has become the best-selling PC game on Steam. It is developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red developers, and features a narrative and gameplay style similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game has an 85% approval rating on Steam and a score of 83 on Metacritic. Players assume the role of Coen, a young man with newfound powers in a 14th-century Europe setting plagued by war and the Black Death. The gameplay experience ranges from 15 to 30 hours, or up to 50 hours for completionists, but it is currently listed as "Unsupported" for Steam Deck compatibility.

Tech Optimizer

September 10, 2026

Bitdefender Family parental control review

Bitdefender offers family plans that include comprehensive security features such as antivirus protection, a password manager, a VPN, and identity theft protection. Parental control features are integrated into these family plans rather than offered as standalone subscriptions. The Total Security Family plan costs .99 for the first year and supports up to 25 devices for five family members. The Premium Security Plan is priced at .99 for the first year and includes additional features like scam protection and a VPN. The Ultimate Security Family Plan and Ultimate Security Plus Family Plan are priced at .99 and .99, respectively, offering more extensive identity theft protection and credit monitoring. Key parental control features include screen-time scheduling, internet time management, age-appropriate content filtering, location tracking, Safe Search, and YouTube restrictions. The parental controls are compatible with Android, Windows, iOS, and macOS, though functionality may vary by platform. The setup requires physical access to the child's device, and after 2025, controls will be managed through the Bitdefender Central web dashboard. Bitdefender provides extensive customer support resources and 24/7 assistance via live chat, phone, or email. However, it lacks some advanced features found in dedicated parental control applications, such as social media monitoring and text/call monitoring.

AppWizard

August 29, 2026

New 95-Rated PC Game Beats Modern Warfare 4 and Mortal Shell II to #1 Best-Selling Steam Game

A new game titled How to Fish, priced at .99, has become the best-selling game on Steam for the week of August 18 to August 25, surpassing titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Mortal Shell II, and Star Wars: Zero Company. It has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating with a 95% approval from over 12,200 reviews. Developed by Dazed Games, How to Fish achieved this ranking within eight days of its release. Following it in the rankings are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 at #2, Mortal Shell II at #3, Wardogs at #4, and Stalker 2 at #5. The previous week's best-selling game was Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, which has since dropped in sales. Several titles have fallen out of the top ten, including No Room in Hell 2 and Total War: Warhammer II. Star Wars: Zero Company is currently the #1 best-selling game, although its ranking may be affected by its shorter release window.

BetaBeacon

August 26, 2026

LDPlayer 14 vs LDPlayer 9 vs BlueStacks: 21% FPS Gap [2026]

LDPlayer 14 has moved to an Android 14 kernel, allowing newer titles that reject Android 9 installs to run natively. BlueStacks allows users to spin up separate instances running different Android versions, giving flexibility to users. LDPlayer 14 has introduced Eco Mode and an updated LDMultiplayer manager for running multiple accounts in parallel. LDPlayer 9 remains the stable version listed on LDPlayer's homepage and has a mature ecosystem of community macro and script tools. BlueStacks offers multiple Android versions from a single install, catering to users with a game library spanning old and new titles.

AppWizard

August 23, 2026

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 22, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Smash Bros., and Minecraft

The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show the following top-selling games: 1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3. Minecraft The complete list of top-selling games includes: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Super Mario Party Jamboree - Pokemon FireRed - Nintendo Switch Sports - Rhythm Heaven Groove - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Persona 5 Royal - Pokemon Legends: Arceus - GTA: The Trilogy - Pokemon LeafGreen - Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Super Mario Odyssey - Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Pokemon Violet - Stardew Valley - Splatoon 3 - Mario Party Superstars - Stray - Deltarune - Pokemon Scarlet - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond - Moonlight Peaks Download-only titles include: - Pokemon FireRed - Pokemon LeafGreen - Stardew Valley - Deltarune - Moonlight Peaks - Wobbly Life - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition - Disney Dreamlight Valley - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - The Oregon Trail - Super Mario Galaxy - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game - Moss: The Forgotten Relic - Is This Seat Taken - Sonic Origins - Sally Face - The Jackbox Party Pack 3 - Date Everything - Grounded - Hollow Knight - Tiny Bookshop - Terraria - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Outer Wilds - Minecraft Dungeons - Kynseed - Hades - SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Cook-Off - Dispatch - Backyard Baseball Updates on the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 are available.

AppWizard

August 21, 2026

2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2 very different shooters: It’s Wardogs & Modern Warfare weekend

Two highly-anticipated military first-person shooter titles, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Wardogs, are offering beta access to pre-order customers. Call of Duty is currently leading sales on Steam, while Wardogs has over one million wishlists and is gaining popularity. Wardogs features a short time-to-kill mechanic, expansive maps, and aims to balance realism with accessibility. The game is designed to attract fans of mainstream shooters and battle royales. The pre-order price is set, and players are encouraged to request refunds if the beta does not meet expectations. Over 87,000 participants are currently facing server issues due to high interest.

AppWizard

August 13, 2026

Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Are Finally Coming To Boats In 2026

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be integrated into all new pontoon boats manufactured by Balise and select models from Crest Marine starting in the 2027 model year. These boats will include compatibility with the Savvy Navy app, which offers navigation assistance, wave and tidal data, detailed nautical charts, weather updates, and information on nearby vessels. Buyers of 2027 models equipped with these technologies will gain access to Savvy Navy's Premium service tier. Crest Marine recently demonstrated this technology at an annual dealer meeting, showcasing its advanced nautical charts and navigation capabilities. The integration marks a shift from using personal devices to factory-installed units for accessing navigation technology.

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

There was originally supposed to be a ‘much bigger’ reveal of Light No Fire: here’s why Sean Murray changed his mind

Hello Games has been working on a project titled Light No Fire for nearly three years, following the success of No Man's Sky. Studio founder Sean Murray indicated that there was an intention to showcase more content at the Summer Game Fest 2024, but the positive reception of the initial teaser, which received 20 million views and made it the number two game on the Steam wishlist, led to a change in plans. Murray emphasized a cautious approach to sharing information, stating that they prefer to let the game speak for itself and avoid unnecessary press communication. He mentioned having played Light No Fire recently and noted that the current state of the game exceeds typical expectations for what a studio would reveal at this stage.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Trent Reznor on Doom: ‘In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music’

A Quake-themed QuakeCon event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic shooter, featuring a panel with John Romero and Marty Stratton, and the unveiling of a new 19-level episode of Quake. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails made a brief livestream appearance, reflecting on his significant contribution to the game's soundtrack in 1996. Quake's music, characterized by industrial soundscapes, created an intense atmosphere that sometimes led players to mute the audio. In honor of the anniversary, new Quake-themed merchandise was launched, including an ammo box, t-shirt, keychain, hoodie, and reissued vinyl soundtrack.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Meccha Chameleon ranks second behind Fortnite in PC revenue for June

Meccha Chameleon achieved the second-highest revenue for PC titles in June, selling over 15 million copies since its launch on June 10. It debuted at No. 6 on Newzoo's PC engagement charts. Other notable sales figures include Lethal Company with over 10 million units in its first six months and Fall Guys reaching seven million in one month. In life simulation games, Paralives ranked No. 7, while Dead by Daylight climbed to No. 10. Grand Theft Auto 6 became the highest-grossing console title based on pre-orders, generating an estimated 0 million globally. The engagement rankings showed minimal fluctuations, with established titles like Fortnite and Counter-Strike 2 maintaining larger player bases than recent releases. Grounded climbed over 250 places to No. 16 on the console engagement charts after its PlayStation Plus release. The Top 20 PC games by revenue in June included Fortnite, Meccha Chameleon, and Counter-Strike 2 & Go, while the Top 20 console games featured Fortnite, EA Sports FC 26, and NBA 2K26.