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AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Minecraft’s Latest Update Adds Several ‘Exciting’ World Options

Minecraft has released a new update for the Bedrock Editions that introduces "flat world presets," allowing players to choose from various configurations, including 'Classic Flat' and 'Redstone Ready.' Players can create flat worlds by enabling flat world mode and selecting a preset from the Advanced Tab on the Create New World screen. The available presets are: - Classic Flat - Tunneler’s Dream - Water World - Overworld - Snowy Kingdom - Bottomless Pit - Desert - Redstone Ready The update also includes other features and bug fixes, as well as ongoing development of a graphics upgrade called Vibrant Visuals. Further details are available on Minecraft's feedback webpage.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for May 2: Golden Week, Star Wars, and LudoNarraCon

This weekend, there are numerous PC deals available due to the Golden Week festivities and the Steam Wargames Fest. Various storefronts, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, are celebrating Star Wars Day with special offers. The annual LudoNarraCon is taking place, featuring discounts on games like Wanderstop, Afterlove EP, and The Crush House. Fanatical is offering a customizable Bethesda Bundle with games like The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind GOTY Edition and Fallout 4, with pricing options for purchasing multiple titles. Green Man Gaming has a 15% discount on PC games using the coupon code MAY15. Humble Choice subscription is available for .99 per month, offering titles such as Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered and Dredge. Ubisoft is providing discounts with the coupon code LEGEND.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows announces more difficulties, more immersion options, more Jesuits, and a bo staff in its year 1 roadmap

Ubisoft has announced a post-launch roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows, featuring a year of updates that include patches, new features, and enhancements. This month, players can expect: - A free quest focused on Yasuke's companion, Luis Frois. - Quality-of-life improvements, including the potential reinstatement of the multi-sell feature. - An updated photo mode for creative expression. - A special collaboration similar to past co-marketing efforts. - Refinements to parkour mechanics, introducing new movement options. Future content will include: - A new free quest and ally. - New difficulty settings. - Gameplay immersion options, such as headgear visibility in cutscenes. - An open-world alarm system with unspecified changes. Ubisoft has also teased expansions, including new storylines, collaborations, unique gear for the battle-pass system, and the Claws of Awaji expansion, which will add a new region. Additionally, Naoe will be able to wield a bo staff, enhancing combat dynamics.

Winsage

April 26, 2025

Windows will now let you swear at it — introduces toggle to disable profanity filter for voice typing

Microsoft has introduced a feature in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.550 that allows users to disable the profanity filter in voice typing. Users can access this feature by pressing Win + H and selecting the settings icon to toggle the filter off. This change enables the accurate transcription of curse words, which were previously censored with asterisks. The profanity filter is enabled by default for users who prefer a sanitized output.

Winsage

April 23, 2025

This cartridge lets you run a fake Windows 3.1 on your Game Boy, complete with Minesweeper

The GBS Windows cartridge, created by Rubenretro using GB Studio, allows users to experience a faux version of Windows 3.1 on the Game Boy. It includes applications like Minesweeper, a media player, and Paint, enabling creative expression with features such as printing via a Game Boy printer. The cartridges have sold out due to high demand, but customers can sign up on Etsy for restock notifications.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Zerat Games removes controversial visual novel from Steam

Developer Zerat Games has withdrawn its visual novel from the Steam platform to avoid complications with Valve, while defending the game's themes of incest and sexual violence as fetishes. The studio expressed understanding that some may find these themes disgusting but advocated for the exploration of desires without harm. The game's removal followed actions taken by Valve in the UK, Canada, and Australia, where UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the content as illegal and mentioned new regulatory measures being implemented. Zerat Games aims to promote dialogue on diverse expressions of human sexuality despite societal challenges.