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The Darkest Dungeon board game fiasco is finally over, and as expected it's ended in tears: 'Mythic Games is no longer able to manufacture or deliver' it, Red Hook says, so it's giving away the game files to all backers
AppWizard
January 28, 2026

The Darkest Dungeon board game fiasco is finally over, and as expected it’s ended in tears: ‘Mythic Games is no longer able to manufacture or deliver’ it, Red Hook says, so it’s giving away the game files to all backers

The board game adaptation of Darkest Dungeon, initially funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised .7 million, has collapsed due to ongoing financial issues with the publisher, Mythic Games. Red Hook Studios announced that Mythic Games is unable to manufacture or deliver the game, citing rising production and shipping costs exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. Mythic Games ceased operations in December 2025, and a promise to provide backers with 3D printer files for the game’s miniatures was revealed to be misleading. Red Hook has decided to release all relevant game files to backers but lacks the expertise and funds to produce the board game itself.
The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025
AppWizard
January 7, 2026

The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025

The U.K. box office generated £1.07 billion in 2025, marking its most successful year since the COVID-19 pandemic, though still 21 percent below pre-COVID levels. The top ten films of the year were all sequels, remakes, or adaptations, with "A Minecraft Movie" leading at £56.8 million. Other top films included "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (£46.3 million), "Wicked: For Good" (£45.8 million), "Lilo & Stitch" (£37.3 million), and "Jurassic World Rebirth" (£36.1 million). Notably, no superhero films made the top half of the chart for the first time since 2020. Gen Z audiences showed a 25 percent increase in cinema attendance in 2025.
Steam just hit more concurrent players than there are people in Canada, as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG push it to a new peak
AppWizard
January 5, 2026

Steam just hit more concurrent players than there are people in Canada, as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG push it to a new peak

On January 4, Steam reached a peak of 41,816,052 users logged into the platform, with approximately 13.4 million actively engaged in gameplay. This user count surpasses the entire population of Canada, estimated at around 41.6 million as of late 2025. Steam's user base has nearly doubled since the initial lockdown in April 2020, driven by factors such as rising console prices and the introduction of handheld devices like the Steam Deck. Valve plans to launch the Steam Machine, which will be crucial for its market success in the gaming landscape.
Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025's most important film
AppWizard
December 23, 2025

Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025’s most important film

The film adaptation of a beloved brick-building video game, A Minecraft Movie, has become the highest-grossing film in the US for 2025 and ranks fourth worldwide, nearing the billion mark globally. It features Jack Black and includes a musical number about "lava chicken." Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, is the third highest-grossing film in 2023. A Minecraft Movie received a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but exceeded audience expectations during its opening weekend in April, with active participation from viewers. Some screenings required police intervention due to the excitement, as fans engaged enthusiastically with the film.
Facebook Messenger Desktop App Ends - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
AppWizard
December 16, 2025

Facebook Messenger Desktop App Ends – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Meta is discontinuing the Facebook Messenger desktop application for Mac and Windows, effective December 15, 2025. Users will be redirected to the Facebook website or Messenger.com for messaging. The desktop app, launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, struggled against competitors like Zoom due to a lack of essential features. In 2023, Meta began reintegrating Messenger into the primary Facebook application. The Mac version used Catalyst, which faced criticism for not providing a native experience, while the Windows version transitioned to a progressive web app. Meta recommends users establish a PIN to safeguard their chat history and offers transition guidance for both operating systems.
Dell says PC sales flat despite slow Windows 11 transition
Winsage
November 26, 2025

Dell says PC sales flat despite slow Windows 11 transition

Dell's outlook for the upcoming year indicates steady PC sales, with COO Jeffrey Clarke noting challenges in completing the Windows 11 transition, lagging behind previous transitions by 10 to 12 percentage points, affecting around 500 million PCs. Despite this, Clarke expressed optimism for the PC market, predicting "roughly flat" sales after mid-to-high single-digit growth in the past year. Dell secured orders totaling .3 billion for AI servers and shipped products valued at .6 billion in the quarter ending October 31st, with server and networking revenue increasing by 37 percent year-over-year. There is growing interest in traditional servers, driven by the need for efficient configurations, but rising costs for RAM and NAND present challenges. Dell reported .6 billion in revenue for the latest quarter, an 11 percent year-over-year increase, and anticipates revenues of .5 billion in Q4 and .7 billion for FY 2026, with significant growth expected from server sales as many customers still use older server models.
URI art professor’s work featured in ‘Minecraft’video game
AppWizard
November 4, 2025

URI art professor’s work featured in ‘Minecraft’video game

Travess Smalley, an assistant print media professor at the University of Rhode Island, discovered Minecraft over a decade ago and began exploring its creative potential. He has integrated his artistic expressions into the game, which has sold over 350 million copies globally. Smalley uses a "chance flower" program to generate unique art, similar to the procedurally generated worlds in Minecraft. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed work on a dedicated Minecraft server, creating a digital world that transforms the game into an expansive poem. His projects include "pixel rugs," generative digital artworks translated into hand-woven rugs, and "CRAWL," a video maze game featuring 512 distinct artworks. Smalley plans to release a book titled "Pixel Rugs" in January 2026 and encourages his students to use Minecraft as a medium for artistic expression.
13 years after TimeSplitters Rewind was revealed to the world as a 'TimeSplitters CryEngine mod,' it's finally set to release in November
AppWizard
October 29, 2025

13 years after TimeSplitters Rewind was revealed to the world as a ‘TimeSplitters CryEngine mod,’ it’s finally set to release in November

TimeSplitters Rewind, a fan project originally greenlit by Crytek over a decade ago, has launched a dedicated website and a new gameplay trailer as of the 25th anniversary of the original TimeSplitters release. A countdown clock on the site promises more information on November 23, 2024. Development has faced challenges but reportedly accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The project is nearing completion, though specific release platforms have not yet been announced. Fans are encouraged to check timesplittersrewind.com for updates.
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