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Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Mod Adds Jack Black’s Steve
AppWizard
October 12, 2025

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Mod Adds Jack Black’s Steve

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has received attention for its gameplay, but some fans desire a more authentic experience due to its reliance on licensed partnerships. The modding community has responded by creating enhancements, including a mod called the “Jack Black Steve Collection,” which allows players to race as Jack Black’s animated version of Steve from the Minecraft movie. This mod, created by user BROCHONKY and hosted on GameBanana, features two skins and includes voice lines and music from the film. Sega supports modding culture, as indicated by their actions against cheating mods while encouraging creative modifications in their End User License Agreement.
As Rainbow Six Siege X numbers continue to slide, Ubisoft promises to crack down on cheaters and 'prioritize a fun experience' with future balance changes
AppWizard
October 9, 2025

As Rainbow Six Siege X numbers continue to slide, Ubisoft promises to crack down on cheaters and ‘prioritize a fun experience’ with future balance changes

Ubisoft has reflected on the impact of the X update for Rainbow Six Siege, which transitioned to a free-to-play model. Player engagement increased significantly, with concurrent players on Steam rising from over 66,000 to more than 142,000 in one day. However, player sentiment has shifted to "mixed" due to a rise in cheating, which Ubisoft's systems struggled to manage. The company is implementing strategies to combat cheating, including targeting high-profile cheat makers and disrupting exploitative practices, while also planning to enhance anti-cheat measures. Ubisoft aims to improve player enjoyment by adjusting balancing strategies, focusing on buffs rather than nerfs, and making significant changes to Ranked play. They are committed to ongoing communication with players and welcome community feedback.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's wallhack killstreak is receiving a frenzy of criticism, but isn't the point of killstreaks that they're unfair?
AppWizard
October 1, 2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s wallhack killstreak is receiving a frenzy of criticism, but isn’t the point of killstreaks that they’re unfair?

A recent clip from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 event features professional player Simp showcasing a new killstreak reward called The Gravemaker, a sniper rifle that can shoot through solid walls. This feature has elicited mixed reactions, with some players humorously suggesting that Activision is addressing cheating by incorporating wallhacking into the game. There is growing frustration among players regarding the evolution of killstreaks and scorestreaks, leading to calls for playlists without such features for a more balanced experience. The introduction of the wallhack sniper rifle has caused some players to reconsider their loyalty to the franchise, especially with Battlefield 6 being marketed as a more grounded alternative. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics of Call of Duty, the overall impression is that Black Ops 7 has not made a significant impact, and concerns about game balance persist.
As one of 2025's most promising RTS games falters, its anti-cheat is still a way off
AppWizard
September 23, 2025

As one of 2025’s most promising RTS games falters, its anti-cheat is still a way off

Steel Balalaika has acknowledged the importance of enhancing the anti-cheat system for the game Broken Arrow, stating it is a top priority. The developer plans to focus on banning cheaters in multiplayer modes after the rollout of patch 1.09, while choosing to overlook cheating in campaign mode to streamline appeal management. A dedicated team member has been added to manage cheat reports and appeals, and advanced tools will be developed to analyze gameplay statistics for anomalies. Additionally, Steel Balalaika is introducing a leaver's penalty and a surrender option to promote fairness in matches. Update 1.09 will mainly include a minor balance patch, adjustments to the lobby creation window, and the ability to restart campaign missions.
'That Really Sucks' — Battlefield 6 Developer DICE Knows Anti-Cheat Measures Like Secure Boot Mean Some PC Gamers Just Won't Be Able to Play the Game
AppWizard
August 30, 2025

‘That Really Sucks’ — Battlefield 6 Developer DICE Knows Anti-Cheat Measures Like Secure Boot Mean Some PC Gamers Just Won’t Be Able to Play the Game

The open beta phase of Battlefield 6 has concluded, with the release date set for October 10. The game requires PC players to enable Secure Boot, which has caused challenges for some users unfamiliar with BIOS settings. Activating Secure Boot requires ensuring TPM 2.0 is activated and that the Windows disk is formatted as GPT. DICE's technical director, Christian Buhl, expressed regret that these requirements could exclude some players but emphasized the importance of anti-cheat measures. He noted that while Secure Boot and kernel-level access make cheating harder, nothing can make it impossible. The open beta attracted a large player base on Steam, and the effectiveness of anti-cheat measures will be monitored upon the game's full release.
Call Of Duty: WW2 Is Once Again Available For PC Game Pass
AppWizard
August 28, 2025

Call Of Duty: WW2 Is Once Again Available For PC Game Pass

Activision has reintroduced Call of Duty: World War II to the Microsoft Store and Xbox PC App after its removal on July 4 due to an undisclosed issue. The game is now available for PC Game Pass players. Speculation suggests the withdrawal was related to Remote Code Execution attacks affecting player security. The issues were limited to the PC version, while the Xbox edition remained available. Call of Duty: WWII is developed by Sledgehammer Games and features a campaign with realistic gameplay elements, including no automatic health regeneration. The next installment, Black Ops 7, is forthcoming, and Activision recently canceled the Carry Forward program that would have allowed content transfer from Black Ops 6.
BIOS shock: getting past Battlefield 6's anti-cheat error was the faffiest thing a PC game has ever required of me
AppWizard
August 13, 2025

BIOS shock: getting past Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat error was the faffiest thing a PC game has ever required of me

PC gaming enthusiasts faced technical challenges accessing the Battlefield 6 beta due to a security error indicating that "Secure Boot is not enabled." Secure Boot is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 that ensures only safe software loads during startup, but enabling it requires navigating the BIOS menu, which can be complex and risky. EA's guidance on enabling Secure Boot led to further complications, including issues with disk partition compatibility that required converting from MBR to GPT. Additionally, EA's anti-cheat software, Javelin, necessitates Secure Boot for enhanced security against cheating, a trend also seen in other gaming companies' anti-cheat systems. EA reported blocking over 330,000 cheat attempts during the beta weekend, though concerns about the effectiveness of these measures remain.
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