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Winsage

June 22, 2025

Ready to ditch Windows? ‘End of 10’ makes converting your PC to Linux easier than ever

Support for Windows 10 will cease on October 14, 2025. Microsoft's strategy encourages users to buy new computers. Linux is recognized for its speed and security. The End of 10 campaign provides resources and support for users transitioning from Windows 10 to Linux, offering links to local PC shops and user groups. The campaign outlines five reasons to consider upgrading to Linux: cost-effectiveness, lack of intrusive ads or privacy concerns, environmentally friendly options, community support, and enhanced user control. End of 10 maintains a calendar of events for user support across various countries and is supported by a group of contributors. Public communication channels are available, and the initiative encourages collaboration with Free and Open Source Software communities.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Dustwind: Resistance Has Launched For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer Dustwind Studios, in collaboration with publisher Z-Software, has released Dustwind: Resistance, a tactical squad game available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Players lead a tactical squad with a canine companion named Diesel in real-time combat against raider forces. The game features a new single-player campaign, enhanced mechanics, a rebalanced arsenal, and various combat strategies such as stealth and heavy weaponry. It includes a refined user interface, improved gameplay experience, and significant updates to skills, character systems, environments, and weapon systems. Players can utilize tactical pauses to strategize and issue commands during gameplay.

Winsage

June 20, 2025

Windows 10 is dying as scams skyrocket. We asked a security expert for advice

In this week's episode of The Full Nerd, hosts Adam Patrick Murray, Alaina Yee, Will Smith, and guest Mike Danseglio discuss the end of Windows 10 and its security implications, the rise of scams, and various online security concerns. They explore user transitions to Windows 11, Linux, and vulnerabilities in communication methods. A recent vulnerability allows hackers to steal encryption keys from AMD Ryzen CPUs, prompting firmware updates for users of the Ryzen 3000 series or newer. Asus Armoury Crate users are advised to update due to a critical flaw that could grant hackers administrative rights. Cloud gaming is gaining traction among gamers under 40, provided latency issues are resolved. DDR4 memory prices are rising, indicating a decline of AMD’s AM4 platform. Anker has recalled older power banks due to fire hazards, and Framework has launched a new 2-in-1 DIY laptop. AMD has shared promising benchmarks for its upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Russia prepares to get rid of WhatsApp and possibly Telegram

On June 10, the Russian Parliament passed legislation to establish a new messenger application called Max, developed by VK, aimed at integrating state services. Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev announced that VK has created a "fully Russian messenger" that matches or exceeds foreign counterparts. The app will enable users to utilize electronic signatures for document signing, verify identity, age, and eligibility for benefits, and will be required for educational services and communication in schools. It may shift user behavior away from popular Western apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app is compared to China's WeChat, offering messaging, social networking, search, and payment systems. Concerns exist that it may mirror WeChat's issues with censorship and surveillance, especially given VK's past collaborations with Russian authorities.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

NetEase Games announces AAA single-player action adventure game Blood Message for consoles, PC

NetEase Games, in collaboration with 24 Entertainment, is developing a single-player action-adventure game titled Blood Message, which is set to be released on various consoles and PC. The game is powered by the Unreal 5 Engine and marks NetEase Games' first AAA single-player title. Blood Message features a narrative-driven gameplay experience set during the final years of the Tang Dynasty, where players assume the role of a nameless messenger and his son during Dunhuang’s uprising. The game emphasizes themes of loyalty, survival, and the impact of ordinary individuals on history, with gameplay that includes visceral combat and exploration of expansive landscapes inspired by East and Central Asia. A trailer and screenshots have been released, but no specific release date has been announced.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

NetEase Games Announces AAA Action-Adventure Game Blood Message for Consoles and PC

NetEase Games, in collaboration with 24 Entertainment Lin’an, has announced a new AAA single-player action-adventure game titled Blood Message, designed for consoles and PC. This game is NetEase Games' first fully single-player experience, featuring a cinematic, linear story driven by the Unreal 5 Engine. Set during the final years of the Tang Dynasty, players will follow a nameless messenger and his son as they navigate East and Central Asia to deliver a critical message amidst a righteous uprising. The game will explore themes of loyalty, family, and the impact of ordinary individuals on history. Players will traverse approximately 3,000 li (around 1,000 miles) back to Chang’an, facing various perilous environments. Key features include narrative-driven gameplay, realistic combat, and expansive landscapes inspired by the region's diverse terrains.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Raised by Wolves writer penning Death Stranding animated film

An animated film adaptation of Death Stranding is in development, with Aaron Guzikowski writing the screenplay. The project is a collaboration between Kojima Productions and Line Mileage. Guzikowski has expressed his excitement for the project, highlighting his admiration for Hideo Kojima's work. This animated film is separate from a live-action adaptation being developed by A24. Additionally, Death Stranding 2 is set to be released on PlayStation 5 on June 26th.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Aaero2: Black Razor Edition Announced For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer Mad Fellows, in collaboration with publisher Wired Productions, has announced Aaero2: Black Razor Edition, which integrates new features, music packs, and previously released content for PC and consoles. The game offers an on-rails rhythm shooter experience where players navigate alien landscapes while tracing ribbons of light, synchronized with the soundtrack. It includes a single-player campaign, two-player co-op, and PvP modes, featuring over 20 unique levels and a redesigned combat system that encourages timing missile launches to the rhythm. The soundtrack includes tracks from Monstercat and Black Razor Records, with contributions from artists like Droptek, Muzz, Bossfight, Ivar & The Horde, Kieron Pepper, and Lania Kea. Players can engage in epic boss battles and complete achievements and daily goals throughout the game.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Continues Month-Long Reign Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart

The Minecraft Movie is set to bring the block-building universe of the game to the silver screen, exploring themes of creativity, adventure, teamwork, exploration, and survival. The film will feature a diverse cast of characters representing different aspects of the game and aims to preserve the game's essence through collaboration with Mojang Studios. Its visual style will reflect the iconic pixelated aesthetic of Minecraft, blending live-action with CGI. Anticipation for the film is high among fans, who are actively discussing potential plotlines and character arcs.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

New Surreal Horror Game Concierge Announced For PC

Indie game developer Kodino Artee, in collaboration with publisher Digital Tribe, has announced a new project titled Concierge, set to launch on PC via Steam in September. This surreal horror puzzle game features an elderly man navigating a desolate hotel while grappling with his identity. Players awaken without memory or voice, guided by a cryptic concierge and an antiquated camcorder called the Parasonik. The game offers a nonlinear narrative with six distinct game worlds, each presenting unique mechanics and unsettling puzzles. Players must uncover secrets without guidance, using the Parasonik to reveal phantoms and solve illusions. The game's aesthetic blends melancholy with lo-fi analog horror, creating a sense of psychological decay. Players are encouraged to learn mechanics intuitively, as mastery leads to deeper understanding within its complex environment.