December Archives

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Sony is Reportedly Backtracking on Porting Single Player PlayStation Games on PC

Sony is recalibrating its approach to PlayStation titles on PC, reportedly canceling the PC version of the PS5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei. This indicates a potential shift in strategy where other first-party PlayStation games may remain exclusive to the PS5. In February 2024, Sony launched Helldivers 2 on both PS5 and PC, with an Xbox version to follow in August 2025. Bungie’s upcoming multiplayer shooter, Marathon, is also set for a simultaneous launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on March 5. Reports suggest that recent PlayStation releases have underperformed on PC, leading to concerns within Sony about brand dilution and sales impact. The anticipated release of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, which may support PC games, complicates Sony's decision-making. Console exclusivity has historically driven hardware sales, as seen with the Nintendo Switch surpassing 155 million units sold by December 31, 2025. Microsoft has adopted a strategy of launching first-party games on Xbox and PC simultaneously, with some titles also releasing on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. This strategy may reduce the incentive for consumers to purchase an Xbox console.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

Icarus Is The Perfect Survival Sim No One’s Talking About

The search for the ideal survival game began with the early beta of Minecraft in 2009, leading to the exploration of various titles over nearly two decades. A recent discovery, Icarus, released in December 2021 by Dean Hall, has garnered 29,000 positive reviews on Steam and maintains a vibrant player base. Icarus allows players to experience a sense of safety at night while encouraging exploration during the day, set on a planet with terraforming issues. The game features a realistic approach to sustenance, manageable food and water consumption, and introduces an oxygen meter that adds complexity to gameplay. It offers three modes: Open World, Missions, and Outposts, with Missions providing structured quests. Icarus is set to launch on PS5 and Xbox on March 26.

AppWizard

March 2, 2026

The creators of Postal just announced a new FPS where you play as a victim of the Postal Dude’s original killing spree, which is certainly an angle

Running With Scissors announced a first-person shooter titled Flesh & Wire, where players will take on the role of Angel, a young woman seeking vengeance against the Postal Dude from the original Postal series. The game is set in the Arizona desert and involves confronting military forces and traumatic memories. The narrative explores the consequences of the original game's storyline, particularly in relation to mass violence in America. There are concerns about the developer's ability to handle sensitive material due to their past issues, including a chaotic announcement last December that led to a game cancellation within 48 hours after fan backlash. Flesh & Wire is scheduled for release next year.

AppWizard

March 1, 2026

For Project Zomboid players, the year-long wait for a stable build is nearly over

Project Zomboid's build 42 was released in an 'unstable' form in December 2024 and has not yet transitioned to a 'stable' state, despite the addition of multiplayer support in late 2025. Concerns have arisen within the community regarding the team's communication during this prolonged development. Christian 'Serellan' Allen became the new design director in late 2025 and aims to address these issues. He acknowledges the complexity of the game and the need for dedicated design leadership. The team is currently focused on bug fixes, balancing, and polishing build 42, with no specific release date for the stable version. Enhancements made under Allen's direction include a revamped right-click menu and planned balance adjustments for game modes. He emphasizes the importance of community feedback and intends to improve communication about the game's direction.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

Devs behind GoldenEye, Perfect Dark and TimeSplitters are done with big shooters after getting burned by Embracer, so their next game is a Balatro-like twist on Scrabble—and you can try the demo now

Steve Ellis and David Doak, co-founders of Free Radical Design, are developing a roguelike interpretation of Scrabble titled Beyond Words. This project marks a departure from their previous work on first-person shooters, including the TimeSplitters series and Star Wars: Battlefront 3. Following the closure of Free Radical by Embracer in 2023, Ellis described the experience as "soul-crushing," leading him to prefer smaller team environments for game development. Both Ellis and Doak expressed a desire to work in more intimate settings, which influenced their collaboration on Beyond Words, initially a weekend project that gained traction among various prototypes they explored.

TrendTechie

February 24, 2026

От ffmpeg до торрентов для терминала: 7 новых TUI-инструментов, которые советуем

Many developers are turning to TUI (Text User Interface) tools for tasks traditionally done in GUI applications. MONICA is an interactive layer over ffmpeg that simplifies command usage, available on GitHub. The lic tool allows users to create a LICENSE file with a single terminal command by selecting a license from a TUI menu. It can be installed via Homebrew or pip and debuted in late December 2024, receiving 21 stars. PNANA is a TUI editor that combines the simplicity of nano with features from modern editors like Sublime, built with C++17 and FTXUI. Users need to compile it from source as no binary releases are available. CodeWeaver compiles a codebase into a single Markdown document, allowing for easy sharing and documentation. It can be installed via Go. Clox (version 1.3) introduces console clocks and calendars in the terminal, supporting various time zones and formats, and can be installed as a Python module. Torrra v2 is a TUI torrent client that allows users to search and download torrents directly from the console, enhancing UI speed and navigation. It can be installed via pipx or other package managers. A command for visualizing git history in the terminal is provided: `git log --graph --decorate --all --pretty=format:'%C(auto)%h%d %C(#888888)(%an; %ar)%Creset %s'`. An alias can be created for convenience. All tools aim to enhance productivity in the terminal and are actively evolving.

Winsage

February 23, 2026

Prepare your servers for Secure Boot certificate updates

Windows Server administrators should update Secure Boot certificates before the June 2026 expiration date. Microsoft has held Secure Boot Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) sessions in December 2025 and February 2026, with recordings available for those who missed them. Upcoming AMAs are scheduled for March and April. Administrators are encouraged to follow Windows Events on the Microsoft Tech Community and bookmark the Windows Secure Boot certificate updates page for centralized guidance and resources.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Messenger Website Is Shutting Down in April: Here’s What Next for Users

Meta will discontinue the standalone Messenger website on April 2026, following the retirement of the standalone Messenger applications for Mac and Windows in December 2025. Users will still be able to message through Facebook on desktop and via the Messenger app on mobile. After the shutdown, attempts to access the Messenger website will redirect to facebook.com/messages. Users without a Facebook account will only be able to access Messenger through the mobile app. Users can restore chat history using a PIN, which can be reset if forgotten. The decision was revealed by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, and Meta has started notifying users through pop-up notifications. Messenger was originally Facebook Chat in 2008, rebranded to Messenger in 2011, became a standalone service in 2014, and introduced a desktop application in 2020. Despite being one of the top four messaging applications globally, the decision has disappointed users.

BetaBeacon

February 20, 2026

New game digest: Marvel Mystic Mayhem and Warzone Mobile close, Warframe hits Android, new Cookie Run, more

- Marvel Mystic Mayhem will end new content updates on April 1 and servers will go offline - Warzone Mobile servers will go offline on April 17 - Warframe is now available on Android with cross platform play - CookieRun: OvenSmash is a real time battle action game with pre-registration available - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is coming to iOS and Android on March 23 - Horse Racing Solitaire has launched worldwide on iOS and Android - STPPL, a minimalist color puzzle game, will launch on Google Play next week - Hatch Dragons, a dragon nurturing game, launches worldwide on March 4 - Takeoff: Unlimited, a 2D arcade dogfighter game, is available on the App Store

AppWizard

February 19, 2026

Messenger is Shutting Down: How to Keep Chatting After April

Meta is notifying Messenger web users that the platform will be discontinued, with support for messenger.com ending in April 2026. The Messenger desktop application has already been phased out, leaving the website as the only option for messaging until its shutdown. Users will be redirected to facebook.com/messages after the discontinuation. However, individuals without Facebook accounts can still use Messenger via the Facebook web interface or the mobile app. Meta also allows users to save and migrate conversations by setting up a PIN. The long-term availability of Messenger without a Facebook account is uncertain.