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August 14, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.46 Released on August 14

Mojang has released a hotfix for Minecraft, updating the game from version 26.41 to 26.43, recognized as Minecraft update 3.46. This update includes fixes for multiple crashes during gameplay and issues with missing assets when loading into a world due to network connection changes. Additionally, cloud world storage on Windows has been temporarily disabled to address recent issues.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm

Bethesda has acknowledged ongoing performance issues with their game on consoles and PC, over a year after its launch, including stuttering, degraded performance, and crashes. They plan to port optimizations developed for the upcoming Switch 2 version to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Early reports suggest the Switch 2 version may offer improved performance and stability compared to PS5 and Xbox Series X. A comprehensive analysis of the Switch 2 version is pending, and feedback from the community is encouraged.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls First Update 1.002.002 Applies Performance Improvemednts on All Platforms on August 10

ARC System Works has released its first post-release patch for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, identified as update 1.002.002 for PS5, focusing on performance enhancements and bug fixes. Key updates include reduced CPU usage during startup and audio processing, resolution of performance drops caused by audio input checks, fixes for frame rate drops at certain resolutions, and various bug fixes related to settings and online lobby functionality. PC players are advised to warm up shaders and benefit from improved auto graphics quality detection. The game has received mixed reviews on Steam due to performance issues.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls suffers from widespread PC issues at launch

Marvel Tokonn: Fighting Souls has launched, with console players enjoying the game while PC gamers face technical challenges, including stuttering and netcode issues, resulting in a mixed user score on Steam. Players have reported problems such as an anti-cheat system causing black screens and high CPU usage, and the absence of Linux support has frustrated users. The game struggles to maintain a steady 60fps, affecting online gameplay. Developers are investigating these issues, and some console users have disabled crossplay with PC players to improve their experience.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Xbox console players now get select Ubisoft PC versions for free via Xbox PC — it’s not Xbox Play Anywhere, but hey it’s something

Ubisoft and Microsoft have announced an extended collaboration that will allow owners of select Ubisoft titles on Xbox Series X|S to gain complimentary access to their PC counterparts, excluding those who purchased games through the Xbox PC store. Ubisoft has added over 80 games to the Xbox PC store, many of which are part of the Ubisoft+ Classics lineup included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. However, the Ubisoft Connect PC app has faced criticism for its reliability, and while some games feature progression syncing between PC and Xbox consoles, it often does not match the functionality of Xbox's Play Anywhere feature. Many gamers express frustration over Ubisoft's lack of integration of key Xbox features into their PC games.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Ubisoft now lets Xbox console players unlock select PC games for free

Microsoft has partnered with Ubisoft to enhance the Xbox gaming ecosystem, expanding the variety of games available through the Xbox app. Ubisoft's popular titles, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, are now accessible on the Xbox app for PC. Additionally, a new game redemption offer allows players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access these games on the Ubisoft Connect app for PC at no extra cost. The eligible titles include Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Customers purchasing a digital version of these titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions. Existing owners of the Xbox digital versions will gain access to the PC versions by August 4. The offer does not allow for claiming console versions of games owned on PC, and while most downloadable content will transfer, in-game currency and one-time-use content will not. Users should update the Ubisoft Connect client to utilize this feature.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption

Ubisoft and XBOX are enhancing their collaboration by introducing premium editions and selected add-on content for various Ubisoft titles on the XBOX for PC platform. Notable titles include Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Skull and Bones, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. XBOX console players can access the PC versions of select games at no extra charge if they own the digital XBOX console versions. The included titles are: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion To access these, users should update Ubisoft Connect. New purchases will provide both console and PC versions immediately, while existing owners will receive the PC version progressively until August 4. Season Pass or add-on content generally transfers, but consumable items may not. In-game currencies and consumables are excluded from the offering, but cross-progression is supported for select games.

TrendTechie

July 11, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced залили на торренты до официального релиза

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was leaked hours after the PC pre-load opened, with a pirated version appearing on torrent sites. The leak originated from an unencrypted build uploaded during the pre-load phase. Pirates bypassed security measures using a hypervisor, requiring the disabling of several Windows security features. The official launch for PC is scheduled for July 9, with console players also gaining access at midnight on that date in their respective time zones.

TrendTechie

July 11, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced слили на торренты до выхода

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced was leaked on torrent sites on July 8, shortly after the PC pre-load became available. The developers mistakenly released an unencrypted build, which was accessed by the piracy community using a hypervisor to bypass Denuvo's protections. The official PC launch is scheduled for the evening of July 9, while console players can access the game at midnight on July 9, local time. Running the pirated version may require disabling Windows security features, which could risk system integrity.

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock Seed Map: Plan Your World Before Spawning

The Minecraft Bedrock and Java editions use different seed generation engines, resulting in distinct terrains even with the same seed. Bedrock employs unique noise parameters and biome blending algorithms, making cross-version seed comparisons unpredictable. Bedrock players typically look for seeds that offer proximity to mixed biomes, visibility of villages or outposts from spawn, and easy cave access. Popular seeds often showcase multiple biomes within a 500-block radius from the spawn point. Players often consult seed maps to assess nearby resources and plan their gameplay strategically, focusing on spawn biome, proximity to villages, locations of ruined portals, ocean monuments, woodland mansions, and strongholds. Bedrock is available on various platforms, and seeds work consistently across them. Console players benefit from checking seeds in advance, as worlds generated on consoles mirror those of PC Bedrock. Server performance is crucial for multiplayer enjoyment, and players should ensure their seed runs on capable hardware for optimal experience.