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AppWizard

December 1, 2025

My favorite RPG of all-time is on sale for less than two cups of coffee on Cyber Monday — buy it on PC, you’ll thank me later

Many developers have integrated RPG elements into their games to attract players, with franchises like Assassin's Creed exemplifying this trend. Standout titles that have redefined the RPG genre include The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Elden Ring. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is particularly acclaimed, with high anticipation for its sequel, The Witcher 4. The side quests in The Witcher 3 are highly regarded for their depth and unique narratives. CD Projekt Red's reputation grew after The Witcher 3, leading to excitement for Cyberpunk 2077. The game has received numerous free upgrades, enhancing its visual appeal and functionality across platforms, including cross-save compatibility with PC versions. Players on Windows PC can enhance their experience with quality-of-life mods.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Google decks out its arts & culture app with AI ‘World Toon Video,’ Art Chats

Google is introducing experimental features in its Arts & Culture app, including "World Toon Video," which allows users to turn selfies into cartoon styles for educational clips, and "Learn Everything," which interprets photos of everyday items as metaphors for learning opportunities. Additionally, the app includes "Arts Chat," enabling real-time conversations with AI about artists and their works, along with access to explainer videos on various art genres. These features aim to enhance the educational experience by blending personal interaction with engaging content.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Valve dev counters calls to scrap Steam AI disclosures, says it’s a “technology relying on cultural laundering, IP infringement, and slopification”

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized the requirement for AI disclosures on Steam store pages, calling them nonsensical and asserting that AI will become essential in game development. A Valve developer suggested that only those aware their products lack depth fear these disclosures. Games like Arc Raiders and Call of Duty Black Ops 7 have adopted AI and must disclose this on Steam. Ayi Sanchez, an artist at Valve, supports AI disclosures, comparing them to ingredient lists for food products to ensure consumer awareness. He argues that transparency is crucial for informed consumer choices and emphasizes the importance of creators over AI-generated content.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

New D&D game Battlemarked feels like my greatest tabletop adventures brought to life, without all the fuss

Baldur's Gate 3 features animated dice as a homage to Dungeons and Dragons, while Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked is a D&D-themed adaptation of the 2021 turn-based RPG Demeo. Set in the Forgotten Realms, it offers quick, pick-up-and-play action for solo players or groups of up to four. The game includes narrative-driven encounters, engaging combat, and a skirmish mode that emphasizes teamwork. It uses a card-based battle system, with visuals resembling a tabletop experience, and optional VR support for deeper immersion. The launch edition features two campaigns set in locations like Neverwinter Wood and Cragmaw Castle, with additional content promised in the future. Battlemarked is available on Steam for .99 / £24.99.

Winsage

November 21, 2025

Microsoft exec finds AI cynicism ‘mindblowing’

Mustafa Suleyman, head of AI at Microsoft, expressed frustration with skeptics of AI advancements during the company's Ignite event, highlighting a disconnect between Microsoft and its user base. Despite impressive AI capabilities, many developers are skeptical about Microsoft's Copilot, with concerns about the quality of code generated by AI. CEO Satya Nadella claimed that 30 percent of the company's code is now AI-generated. Suleyman's comments suggest a detachment from customer realities, as there is little evidence of user demand for increased AI integration in Microsoft products. The implementation of AI raises questions about balancing innovation with user needs.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Psychological Horror Game ‘Total Chaos’ out Now on Xbox Game Pass, PC and consoles

Apogee Entertainment, in collaboration with Infogrames, has released Total Chaos, a psychological horror game developed by Sam Prebble. The game features a blend of survival horror elements, including resource management, melee combat, and gunplay, set in the desolate Fort Oasis. Players will explore nine chapters filled with haunting visuals and grotesque environments, uncovering the island's dark secrets while managing resources and crafting weapons. The game includes a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on Silent Hill. Total Chaos is available for .99 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass support, and will soon be released on GOG and the Epic Games Store, with SteamVR support expected in Q2 2026.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

OSRS’ new Sailing skill is finally here, and somehow, someone’s already got its rarest drop

The new Sailing skill in Old School Runescape (OSRS) is being launched, marking the first skill addition since Hunter in 2006. The development team at Jagex has focused on preserving the nostalgic essence of the game. Players will embark on journeys across Gielinor, from Zeah to Mos Le'Harmless, while engaging in new training methods for over ten existing skills. A new turtle pet named Soup has been introduced, with one player acquiring it after just 131 XP. The Varlamore expansion has cleared inactive tiles on the OSRS map, enhancing exploration of the oceanic areas.

Winsage

November 18, 2025

Copilot fails badly in a new Windows ad, and users are understandably fuming

Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri referred to the evolution of Windows as an "Agentic OS," which sparked backlash and led him to disable replies to his post on X (formerly Twitter). Criticism intensified following a Copilot advertisement featuring YouTuber @uravgconsumer, where Copilot failed to effectively assist a user in adjusting text size. The ad showed Copilot directing the user to "Display settings" but not completing the necessary steps, and users pointed out that it overlooked a built-in accessibility feature for text size adjustments. Social media reactions highlighted frustrations with the ad and Microsoft's approach to Windows 11, with users expressing concerns over bloat, mandatory accounts, and disruptive updates, calling for a focus on usability improvements rather than AI features.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

Move fast if you want to snag this excellent Cities Skylines rival with a Minecraft twist for less than $4

Urbek: City Builder is a city-building game that emphasizes tangible resource management instead of traditional monetary systems. Players manage finite materials like wood, coal, and iron, making strategic choices that affect their city's dynamics. The game features no straightforward upgrade path for buildings, requiring players to balance living standards with resource demand. It allows for industrial growth at the expense of environmental quality and encourages strategic placement of buildings to optimize resource flow. Currently, Urbek is available for under during a limited-time Steam sale, with an 80% discount until November 17, priced at .79 / £3.25, and has a 90% approval rating on Steam.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play Japan November 2025

The PlayStation State of Play occurred on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the full show available on YouTube for over 40 minutes. Games and updates featured include: - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, launching on February 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - BrokenLore: Unfollow, releasing on January 16, 2026, and BrokenLore: Ascend, both available on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. - Coffee Talk Tokyo, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. - DAMON and Baby, expected on PlayStation and PC in early 2026. - DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, and Super Robot Wars Y. - Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, set for March 12, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC, launching on January 22, 2026. - Fate Trigger entering early access in Q1 2026 for Windows PC and PlayStation 5. - Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 on December 16, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. - Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, launching on March 5, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - A demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is available now, with the full game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. - Elden Ring Nightreign DLC titled The Forsaken Hollows, launching on December 4, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.