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AppWizard

March 29, 2026

The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: ‘That’s why we’re able to make games faster’

Surgent Studios faced challenges after the commercial failure of their first game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, leading to layoffs and potential redundancy for the entire team by October 2024. However, the studio rebounded by launching two new games, including the horror game Dead Take in 2025, which was well-received on Steam. This shift in strategy focused on smaller, more sustainable projects rather than lengthy development cycles. The experience gained from Zau contributed to the studio's efficiency in producing new games. Salim, the studio's director, also created a child-friendly multiplayer game called FixForce. He remains open to larger projects in the future but acknowledges the competitive nature of the gaming market.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

The best Minecraft ideas for Spring Break in 2026

Minecraft players can enhance their gameplay during spring with various Easter-themed mods and projects. Notable mods include the Painted Egg mod for crafting and dyeing Easter eggs, the Easter’s Delight mod which adds a bunny villager and Easter-themed food, and the Hendrix’s Better Spring to Life mod that introduces new creatures and elements. Players can engage in creative projects like creating Easter egg trails, designing bunny burrows, or building giant replicas of the Easter Bunny. Setting up a Minecraft server can facilitate these activities, with affordable hosting options available. Additionally, players can recreate iconic builds from popular culture during this season.

Winsage

January 21, 2026

Someone got Windows 95 running in the newest sandbox game, Hytale

A modder named iamcxv711 successfully ran Windows 95 within Hytale just one week after the game's early access release. They demonstrated the ability to navigate Windows 95 menus and applications in Hytale. Additionally, the modding community has created a mod to experience Hytale within Hytale and has run the classic game Doom inside Hytale. iamcxv711 is also working on a project to synchronize servers between Hytale and Minecraft, allowing interactions between players on both platforms. TheGamer is providing guides to help players explore Hytale's features and modding potential.