Enchantment Archives

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

Neverwinter: Monoliths of Madness Launches For PC & Consoles

Neverwinter has released its latest expansion, Monoliths of Madness, available on PC and consoles. The expansion introduces chaotic magic and new challenges in Faerûn, with strange monoliths emerging across Menzoberranzan, Northdark Reaches, Narbondellyn, and Dragonbone Vale, spreading madness and attracting cultists. Players, starting at level 20, will join the Emerald Enclave to uncover the origins of these monoliths and cleanse Madness Altars by defeating nightmares and cultists. The expansion features updated combat enchantments, allowing players to equip Strike and Guard bonuses for deeper customization. A Wild Adventure Lockbox is available until November 17, offering a Mythic mount, Star Angler, and a Mythic companion, Encore the Virtuoso. Additionally, a new Battle Pass, Of Minds and Madness, allows players to unlock free rewards and access a Premium Reward Track with exclusive items, including a new Artifact to enhance character strength.

AppWizard

August 17, 2026

Ark’s most gorgeous expansion dates its final update, complete with a flaming wild hog

Astraeos, a DLC for Ark Survival Ascended inspired by Greek mythology, was initially a free mod created by modder 'Nekatus' and became a full DLC in collaboration with Studio Wildcard. It launched in February 2025 and will receive its final update in August 2026, introducing a new creature called the Boaratos, or 'the burning hog.' The Boaratos, designed by modder 'Dragonheart,' is characterized by its physical strength and fiery attacks, making it a formidable opponent. It also has the ability to burn trees, providing players with charcoal. The final update for Astraeos is scheduled for August 26, and the expansion is priced at .99 / £12.79, requiring a base copy of Ark Survival Evolved.

AppWizard

July 4, 2026

How to Get Shelf Mushrooms in Minecraft 26.3

The autumn season introduces Shelf Mushrooms, which grow on Poplar trees and fallen logs. They can be found in the Dappled Forest, where they are recognizable by their shell-like shape. Larger specimens yield two mushrooms when harvested, and they can be collected by hand or with tools. Alternatively, players can cultivate Poplar trees at their base to grow Shelf Mushrooms or purchase them from the Wandering Trader for one Emerald. Shelf Mushrooms are useful as a renewable food source, an ingredient for brewing, and can be composted with a 65 percent chance of increasing the composter's level, producing Bone Meal.

AppWizard

May 17, 2026

Catch and Cook codes (May 2026)

The Catch and Cook game on Roblox allows players to catch fish and prepare nearly two million dishes. Current working codes include: 1MIL, FREESPINS, and MILOTHEORANGECAT, each providing three enchant spins. To redeem codes, players must launch the game, click the 'Codes' button, enter a valid code, and press 'Claim'. Catch and Cook codes unlock valuable items and rewards. Players can use enchant spins at the 'Enchant Net' stall to enhance their nets. New codes can be found on Twitter/X and Discord.

AppWizard

May 17, 2026

We Pick Minecraft’s 5 Best Updates Ever on Its 17th Anniversary

Minecraft has maintained its prominence for over 17 years due to a steady stream of updates that enhance gameplay and mechanics. Key updates include: - Minecraft 1.5 Redstone Update: Introduced components like hoppers, droppers, and redstone comparators, enabling automated systems for resource collection and item sorting, and introduced quartz blocks for architectural designs. - Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials: Released in 2024, this update focused on combat and replayability with Trial Chambers, introduced the Breeze enemy and the Minecraft Mace weapon, and added the Wind Burst enchantment for advanced Parkour maps. - Minecraft 1.14 Village and Pillage: Revitalized villages with unique architectural styles and specialized villager professions, introduced new workstation blocks, and added Pillagers and raid mechanics. - Minecraft 1.0 – Full Release: Marked the end of the beta phase, introduced brewing potions, enchanting, strongholds, and the End dimension, enhancing survival progression and gameplay experience. - Minecraft 1.16 Nether Update: Transformed the Nether dimension with new biomes like Crimson and Warped Forests, introduced Piglins for bartering, and shifted player focus towards acquiring Netherite gear. The Minecraft 1.16 Nether update is widely regarded as one of the best updates for its comprehensive transformation of the Nether dimension. The Elytra was introduced in Minecraft 1.9 Combat update, alongside End Cities and Shulkers.

AppWizard

May 3, 2026

Everything new in Minecraft Bedrock 26.30.25/26 beta and preview

Mojang has released the Minecraft 26.30.25/26 Beta and preview build, introducing new features such as Geysers that launch players skyward and Sulfur Cubes that can absorb TNT blocks with varying fuse times based on activation methods. The update includes bug fixes, such as correct generation of iron doors and stone buttons in strongholds, crafting adjustments for Sulfur Spikes, and improvements to video settings and user interface. Technical updates feature the transition of four entity components to the 1.26.30 format, the addition of voxel shapes for 46 vanilla blocks, and a new SoundInstance API class for sound playback control.

Winsage

April 15, 2026

Windows Vista: A Beautiful Disaster that Stole My FPS 💻🔥

Windows Vista was released in January 2007 after five years of development, following the long tenure of Windows XP since 2001. Initially, it promised a revolutionary file system, enhanced security, and improved graphics. However, a significant "Development Reset" in 2004 led to a rushed launch with many issues. Vista required a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, significantly more than Windows XP's 512 MB, causing performance problems on older computers. Many games that ran well on XP became unplayable on Vista, and users faced frequent crashes due to driver issues. The User Account Control feature was seen as intrusive and annoying. Ultimately, many users, including the author, reverted to Windows XP due to dissatisfaction with Vista, which was later followed by the more successful Windows 7 in 2009. Despite some relevant features introduced by Vista, it is often viewed as a failure compared to its predecessor.

AppWizard

April 5, 2026

Thank goodness Magic: The Gathering isn’t doing a Harry Potter crossover set

Five years after the debut of Strixhaven: School of Mages, a sequel set titled Secrets of Strixhaven is being released. This sequel revisits the characters and faculty of Strixhaven following a multiversal conflict. Secrets of Strixhaven will be available on Arena starting April 21 and in tabletop versions on April 24.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

Enchanting Books in Minecraft: What Actually Works

Enchanting books in Minecraft serve as essential tools for managing upgrades, allowing players to collect valuable enchantments without the unpredictability of the enchanting table. They can be acquired through various methods: creating them (which is random), looting chests, trading with villagers (especially librarians), and fishing. To use enchanting books, players need an anvil to combine the book with an item, but they should be cautious of escalating experience point costs and incompatible enchantments. Enchanting books provide players with greater control over their gear enhancements, enabling them to avoid undesirable outcomes. Common mistakes include applying strong enchantments to low-quality gear, failing to combine books before use, and overlooking villagers as a source for enchanted books.

AppWizard

March 21, 2026

How many games can you identify just from a screenshot of their open world?

PC Gamer has released a collection of quizzes covering various gaming topics, including a quiz focused on open worlds. This quiz challenges players to identify games from 15 screenshots of landscapes, with a time limit of four minutes to complete it.