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BetaBeacon

January 13, 2026

Samsung just abandoned this mini-game you never heard of, but there’s good news

Samsung has removed the Creature Collection feature from its Gaming Hub app, which allowed players to unlock collectible "monsters" by progressing through games and hatching virtual eggs. Despite this change, all the unlockable monsters are now available for users to set as their display pictures inside the app without having to complete specific missions or reach certain progress levels.

AppWizard

January 7, 2026

Rhea Seehorn’s ’90s PC game acting debut has gone viral

Rhea Seehorn began her acting career by portraying a sorceress in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering PC game. She currently stars as Carol in the series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan, which is set in a post-alien invasion world. Seehorn's performance in Pluribus has earned her the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Actress. Clips from her early work in Magic: The Gathering have gone viral on social media, and the complete tutorial is available on YouTube. Seehorn humorously recalled the low-budget production, where she wore tube socks with electrical tape instead of proper footwear. After Magic: The Gathering, she appeared in Homicide: Life On The Streets and had a recurring role in I’m With Her. Her breakout role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul established her reputation in the industry.

AppWizard

December 28, 2025

There’s a Bloodlines story you haven’t played, and it’s one of my favorite VTM games ever made

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, released by Troika in 2004, is a significant title in the RPG genre. Santa Monica By Night is a flash game developed during the 'Vampire Jam' by Martyna 'Outstar' Zych and 'Memoriesin8bit' in just seven days. It features a pixelated reimagining of Los Angeles where players assume the role of a Thinblood searching for Vincent Lenz. The game includes branching narratives, multiple endings, and easter eggs, designed as a fan fiction project inspired by Bloodlines. Outstar aimed to create a narrative that connects newcomers with the setting while highlighting differences for returning fans. The game captures familiar locations and mechanics from Bloodlines, and players can experience various endings that reflect themes of hopelessness and loss. A secret ending was added post-jam, providing closure to the game's love story.

AppWizard

December 20, 2025

Best Builds and Locations to Visit in the SpongeBob Minecraft World

The Minecraft x SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes DLC features a blocky version of Bikini Bottom, allowing players to explore iconic locations from the series. Notable builds include: - SpongeBob’s Pineapple House: A vibrant structure reflecting SpongeBob's personality with quirky furnishings and a pineapple texture. - Squidward’s Easter Island Head: A minimalist house with a subdued interior that represents Squidward's artistic nature. - Patrick Star’s Rock: A simple exterior hiding a cozy interior that embodies Patrick's laid-back character. - The Krusty Krab: An iconic restaurant with a recognizable exterior and interior elements, serving as a central point for exploration. - Jellyfish Fields: A visually stunning biome with vibrant colors, inspired by SpongeBob and Patrick’s jellyfishing adventures. - Goo Lagoon: A beach biome that captures the fun atmosphere of Bikini Bottom’s favorite hangout spot. - Sandy’s Treedome: A unique glass dome featuring a lush environment that contrasts with the underwater setting. - Bikini Bottom Streets and Neighborhoods: Detailed streets filled with smaller builds and environmental elements that enhance the world’s vibrancy.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Best Buy holiday week 1 LEGO Doorbusters: up to 54% savings on Minecraft, Fortnite, Star Wars, more from $9

Best Buy has launched a 3-Day Sale event offering up to 54% off various LEGO building sets. The Minecraft Crafting Table set is priced at .99 with shipping included, while the Fortnite Peely Bone model is available for .99, marking a significant drop from its previous holiday pricing. The LEGO Minecraft – The Crafting Table set is designed for adults, celebrates the 15th anniversary of the game, features 12 distinct biomes, allows for creative expression with 5 mini builds and 8 micro figures, includes intricate details like underground scenes and in-game phrase stickers, and is suitable as a gift for LEGO enthusiasts aged 18 and up.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Hytale will feature a “meaningful tribute” to Minecraft legend Technoblade: “He was a big part of our journey”

Hytale, a sandbox RPG inspired by Minecraft, will include a tribute to Technoblade, a prominent figure in the gaming community who passed away in 2022. The game's lead developer, Collins-Laflamme, received permission from Technoblade's father to create a meaningful tribute and is inviting community suggestions. Technoblade, whose real name was Alexander, had aspirations to join the marketing team at Hypixel in 2015 but was too young at the time. Community responses have been positive, with ideas such as a Technoblade constellation and a unique sword. Additionally, Hytale's developers are setting the game's price at an "aggressively low" level, citing a commitment to quality.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

How to complete the Black Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg

The Zombies map "Ashes of the Damned" features the largest round-based map in Call of Duty history, with a main questline and numerous easter eggs. Players use a truck named Ol' Tessie for transport, which carries the Pack-a-Punch machine. To unlock Pack-a-Punch, players must retrieve T.E.D.D.'s Head from the Server Room at Janus Towers Plaza and install it on Ol' Tessie. Players can drive to Blackwater Lake to restore power by shooting orange pods off a Power Pump, then proceed to Ashwood for further objectives. Players can upgrade Ol' Tessie with the Abomination Beam after defeating zombies and collecting items. The unique Wonder Weapon, the Necrofluid Gauntlet, is obtained by defeating a miniboss named Uber Klaus and completing various tasks. Players gather six ingredients for a serum, which involves specific actions at different locations. They must find three keys to unlock a box in Ashwood, which rewards the DG-2 Turret Barrel upgrade for Ol' Tessie. Players solve various puzzles at different locations, culminating in a final boss fight against Veytharion, where they must utilize Ol' Tessie and strategic gameplay to succeed.

Winsage

November 21, 2025

Windows turns 40 as the most influential software product in history

Microsoft Windows celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 20, 2025. The journey began with the launch of Windows 1.0 in 1985, designed as a graphical layer atop MS-DOS, requiring a graphics card and 256KB of RAM. Subsequent releases included Windows 2.0 in 1987, Windows 3.0 and 3.1 in 1990 and 1992, respectively, which introduced significant features like a 3D-styled interface and popular games. Windows 95, launched in the mid-1990s, introduced the Start menu and taskbar, selling over seven million copies shortly after its release. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw the introduction of Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP in 2001, which was noted for its stability. Windows Vista was released in 2007, followed by Windows 7 in 2009, and Windows 8, which faced user backlash. Windows 10 was launched in 2015, adopting a Windows-as-a-Service model, and Windows 11 continues to evolve with new design and hardware requirements.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Black Ops 7 Season 1 release date and details

Black Ops 7 Season 1 is set to release on Thursday, December 4, 2025, around 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. The season will introduce a new main Zombies map with its own quest and two survival maps inspired by Ashes of the Damned. The second primary Zombies map is called Astra Malorum, featuring an expansive easter egg quest. New multiplayer maps confirmed for Season 1 include Fate, Utopia, Odysseus, Standoff, Meltdown, and Yakei. Additional content will include new modes, weekly challenges, event challenges, expanded armory access, and a fresh selection of weapons in the Season 1 battle pass.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

After just a week, Black Ops 7 has given up campaign-gating its new extraction mode Endgame

Treyarch has introduced Black Ops 7 as the most expansive installment in the Call of Duty franchise, featuring a new PvE extraction mode called Endgame, which is linked to the co-op campaign. Initially designed to encourage narrative engagement, Endgame will be made accessible to all players just a week after launch, indicating that player engagement with the campaign may not have met expectations. The campaign has received mixed reactions, and Treyarch has implemented incentives like XP rewards and four-player co-op gameplay to attract players. Starting November 21, players can access Endgame without completing all campaign missions, although initial gameplay reveals a repetitive start. Players who unlock Endgame before its wider release will receive additional rewards, including double XP tokens and GobbleGums for Zombies. The decision to make Endgame available to all suggests a shift in Treyarch's expectations regarding player engagement.