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AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Blasphemous is currently 90% off, so cheap it’s giving me a guilty conscience

Team 17 is hosting a publisher sale with significant discounts on various games. Dredge is available at half-price, Overcooked has an 80% discount, and Blasphemous is offered at a 90% discount, priced at £2.00. Blasphemous 2 is also on sale for £11.24, which is half-price. Blasphemous 2 includes a paid expansion and a free update that added a new game plus mode and increased the game's content by 40%. The sale ends on Thursday.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

‘Exciting’ Red Dead Redemption news less exciting than previously thought, says John Marston actor: ‘Rockstar Games makes announcements for Rockstar Games’

Rob Wiethoff, the voice of John Marston from Red Dead Redemption, hinted at "exciting news" related to the game but later clarified that the excitement may have been overblown. He has also been active in fitness content on YouTube. The gaming community is speculating about the nature of his news, which could involve a new project or a revisit to the Red Dead universe.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

How To Watch A Minecraft Movie Online And Stream The Box Office Phenomenon From Anywhere

A Minecraft Movie is now available for streaming, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. The film has grossed nearly one billion dollars globally, making it the highest-grossing film of the year in the United States. It premiered on Max on June 20, with an American Sign Language version available. The movie will air on HBO's linear channel the following day at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Max offers subscription plans starting at .99 per month, with options for ad-free viewing and 4K streaming. Max can also be accessed as an add-on through Amazon Prime, which offers a 30-day free trial. Canadians can stream the film on Crave, starting June 20, with promotional pricing for new subscribers. In the UK, the film's availability is uncertain, but it may appear on NOW or can be rented through PVOD services. Australian audiences can stream the film on Max with various subscription options starting at AU.99 per month. The cast includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Rachel House, Allan Henry, Jemaine Clement, Jared Hess, Matt Berry, and Bret McKenzie.

Winsage

June 18, 2025

Jim Rossman: More questions about the end of Windows 10 and third-party patching

The conclusion of Microsoft support for Windows 10 has prompted users to reconsider their operating systems and the future of their digital environments.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Prince of Persia social media botch forces Ubisoft to promise once again that it’s still working on The Sands of Time

Ubisoft has confirmed that it is still working on the remake of The Sands of Time, but there are no new updates available at this time. The game's release was initially scheduled for January 2021 but has faced multiple delays and a complete reboot announced in mid-2023, pushing the release to 2026. The development team is actively working on the project, and fans are currently awaiting further updates.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound with Vista Chime

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build inadvertently replaced the startup chime of Windows 11 with the boot sound from Windows Vista. This change was acknowledged by Microsoft, which plans to rectify it in an upcoming update. Users expressed nostalgia and some even preferred the Vista sound, but the original Windows 11 startup sound is expected to return soon.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Yes, that was the original voice of Garrett in the trailer for Thief VR

The trailer for Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow features a protagonist named Magpie, who finds a mechanical eye that embeds itself into her face. Stephen Russell, the voice of Garrett from the original Thief trilogy, confirms his involvement in the game. The game is set between the original trilogy and the 2014 reboot, in a fractured city ruled by Baron Northcrest. Richard Bunn, the lead game designer, notes that the Keepers are gone, but their secrets remain. The game represents a continuation of the Thief franchise in a VR format amid a declining market for first-person stealth games.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

I tried Canva’s photo editor to see if it could replace my favorite free app

Megan Ellis explored Canva's new photo editing tool, comparing it to her preferred app, Snapseed. In a poll, 60% of users favored generative AI tools in photo editors, while 20% valued desktop and mobile availability and sliders for adjusting contrast and saturation. Ellis highlighted Canva's automatic background selection and removal feature, which Snapseed lacks, as a significant advantage. She noted that while Canva offers various image adjustments, it does not have advanced features like color curve adjustments but includes a brush editor for selective fine-tuning. However, she identified usability issues with the mobile app, including bugs and unnecessary steps in the editing process. Ultimately, she plans to use Canva for PC editing while continuing to rely on Snapseed for mobile photo editing.

AppWizard

June 12, 2025

Summer Game Fest no-shows: 9 big games that were absent from 2025’s showcases

Fable was absent from the Summer Game Fest, leaving fans concerned about its progress. Everwild, announced in 2019, remains mysterious with rumors of a complete overhaul. Details about Blade are scarce, raising questions about its future. Kingdom Hearts 4 has been quiet since its announcement, with only scattered screenshots available. Marathon's absence from the showcase raises concerns about its development and market readiness. The Splinter Cell Remake has shifted focus to a TV adaptation, with development setbacks causing frustration among fans. Beyond Good & Evil 2 has the longest development time in gaming history, with ongoing uncertainty about its release. Hollow Knight: Silksong has experienced delays, with fans awaiting more substantial updates despite a brief gameplay glimpse.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Drywall Eating Simulator is a game about ‘interacting with society’ that takes me back to my retail days

The Summer Game Fest featured a game called Drywall Eating Simulator, unveiled during the Women Led Games Showcase on June 8. This physics-based 3D adventure game challenges players to eat drywall while navigating a world filled with various characters. The game incorporates humor and absurdity, and there is potential for virtual reality integration, allowing players to physically mimic actions from the game. Players are advised to maintain a safe distance from actual walls during gameplay.