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AppWizard

May 26, 2025

A month after Electronic Arts mashed the brakes, WRC rally racing games are coming back with a ‘complete reboot’ under a new publisher

The FIA has partnered with Nacon to revive the World Rally Championship (WRC) gaming series, set to launch in 2027, following the end of its licensing agreement with Codemasters. Nacon will have exclusive rights to develop WRC games for PC and consoles over the next six seasons. Arne Dirks, the FIA's chief marketing officer, expressed excitement about the collaboration. Kylotonn, the studio likely to develop the games, has received mixed reviews for its past WRC titles, with WRC 7 rated "very positive" and WRC 10 rated "mostly positive" on Steam. Community reactions are mixed, with some fans disappointed by the change from Codemasters, while others are cautiously optimistic about Kylotonn's progress in game quality.

AppWizard

May 26, 2025

NetherRealm says it’s done releasing major updates for Mortal Kombat 1: ‘Our team … needs to shift focus to the next project’

NetherRealm Studios announced that Mortal Kombat 1 will conclude its major updates after approximately two years, with no additional DLC characters or story chapters planned. The studio stated that while they will continue to provide balance adjustments and fixes, the decision was made to focus on future projects. This announcement comes a year and a half after the game's release in September 2023, which is a shorter support timeline compared to Mortal Kombat 11. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some disappointment and others understanding the studio's direction. Mortal Kombat 1 is currently available on Steam.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Xbox Games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 Top Sony’s PS5 Sales Charts

Microsoft's multiplatform gaming strategy is showing strong results, with its titles dominating sales charts on the PlayStation Store in April 2025. In the U.S. and Canada, Microsoft games such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 occupied the top three positions in the non-free-to-play download chart for PS5. Europe also saw success with Forza Horizon 5 leading, followed by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Minecraft. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, launched on Game Pass, also appeared on both charts, alongside other Microsoft-owned titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, emphasized that this strategy is a calculated business move to enhance revenue, especially following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Discussions about transitioning Halo to other platforms have been ongoing, reflecting on the financial implications of exclusivity. While there may be pushback from Xbox fans regarding the dilution of brand identity, the focus remains on aligning with long-term business goals and evolving with the gaming audience.

AppWizard

May 4, 2025

Man Reported His Friend For Being Disruptive During The Minecraft Movie’s Infamous ‘Chicken Jockey’ Scene, And Now The Friend Is Angry After Getting Kicked Out

A group of six friends attended a screening of the Minecraft movie, where one friend became disruptive after consuming alcohol, leading to mixed reactions from the audience. During a key scene, he screamed loudly, prompting another audience member to shout for him to be quiet. One of the friends reported the disruptive behavior to theater management, resulting in the friend being escorted out. This action caused tension among the group, with some friends debating whether the reporting was appropriate. The incident sparked discussion on social media regarding the appropriateness of the friend's behavior and the response to it.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

WhatsApp users ‘refuse’ to use app after new Meta AI tool can’t be removed

The Meta AI logo, a blue circle with pink and green hues, has launched for users in the UK on WhatsApp, allowing them to interact with a chatbot for assistance. A Meta representative stated that users can utilize Meta AI to settle debates or ask questions while ensuring privacy, as it can only read shared messages and keeps personal messages end-to-end encrypted. Users are encouraged to explore its capabilities, but reactions have been mixed, with some expressing a desire to remove the feature. Many users feel reluctant to abandon WhatsApp due to its widespread use among their contacts. Recent updates to WhatsApp include improvements to group chats, events, calls, and new functionalities like adding music to statuses and customizing chat themes.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

‘Trust continues to be tampered with’: A thread about SBMM in the upcoming Battlefield game is the final straw as an EA community manager lets loose on leakers

Electronic Arts (EA) has launched a community testing program called Battlefield Labs for the upcoming Battlefield game, allowing players to test potential features and collaborate on development. However, participants have leaked gameplay footage, causing frustration for EA. A controversial topic among players is the rumored introduction of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), which many believe could negatively impact gameplay enjoyment. David Sirland, the lead producer, reassured the community that the testing phase is temporary. Community manager T0TALfps emphasized that not all features tested will make it to the final game and warned against sharing out-of-context information, which could damage trust. The next Battlefield game is set in a modern-day environment and will return to traditional classes and focused maps. T0TALfps urged players to be patient and supportive during the development process, stating that official information will only be shared when EA is ready.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

No, you’re not going crazy: One of the best Pixel Weather app features is now missing

Google has removed the Weather Map feature from its Pixel Weather app across all Pixel devices through a server-side adjustment. The Weather Map, introduced in August 2024, provided a radar map experience with a six-hour precipitation forecast and cloud movement tracking. Users can no longer find the Weather Map in city views or locations, even during rainfall. Other features of the app, such as the AI Weather Report, Hourly Forecast, 10-day Forecast, and Wind and Precipitation Data, remain unchanged.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

GTA 5’s Enhanced PC launch is off to a good start on Steam, but user reviews are mixed

Grand Theft Auto V's enhanced features were released for PC users, resulting in a surge of player activity on Steam, with 94,875 concurrent players and a 24-hour peak of over 187,000. The update has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over account migration issues and performance complaints when loading online content with friends. Rockstar is also preparing for the release of GTA 6, expected in autumn on Xbox and PlayStation, with a potential PC release in early 2026.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

«Сталкер 2» слили на торренты спустя полчаса после релиза

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released on November 20 at 19:00 Moscow time. Within thirty minutes, the game was available on torrent sites, despite its size of 160 GB. Players have raised concerns about its technical performance, but developers are committed to ongoing improvements and free content updates. Initial feedback has been mixed, with some disappointment expressed. Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the LDPR, warned gamers against downloading the pirated version due to potential risks.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

Fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64 is out now

A new PC port of Star Fox 64, called Starship, has been developed by a team known for their PC ports of Nintendo titles. This project does not include copyrighted assets, requiring users to provide their own data files from a legitimate copy of the game. The current build is for Windows users, with Linux and Mac versions in progress. The developers are seeking contributions from Linux and MacOS developers and have made the source code available on GitHub. Takaya Imamura, the designer of Star Fox, expressed mixed feelings about the project on social media, acknowledging potential issues with Nintendo while also expressing happiness about the initiative. Further details can be found on the project's GitHub page.