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AppWizard

August 29, 2026

Path of Exile 2’s first event league goes ‘oops, all bosses’ and reworks its worst mode so sane people can finally enjoy it

The Return of the Ancients update for Path of Exile 2 has generated excitement ahead of its full release later this year. Grinding Gear Games will launch a new mini-league called Forbidden Rites on September 4, which will introduce a streamlined experience with a twist to the campaign and a rework of the Trial of Chaos. The revamped Trial of Chaos will offer manageable challenges with enhanced loot quality and improved mechanics for unlocking ascendancy classes. New clips of the duelist class highlight the game's melee combat features.

Winsage

August 18, 2026

CISA confirms 2025 Windows Task Host flaw exploited by ransomware groups

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Task Host, designated as CVE-2025-60710, which is being exploited by ransomware groups. Microsoft released a patch for this flaw on November 11, 2025, and CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on April 13. The vulnerability allows scheduled tasks to operate at the highest privilege level, enabling attackers to delete files and potentially gain full control over a machine. This access can lead to the extraction of credentials, manipulation of endpoint protection, and lateral movement across networks, culminating in widespread ransomware deployment. Security experts emphasize the critical nature of this vulnerability and urge organizations to address it promptly, as it poses significant risks to systems running Windows 11 and Server 2025.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Come September, you won’t need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Immortal Empires campaign

The upcoming Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer was announced, featuring characters like Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin, and Grey Seer Thanquol. The expansion will launch on September 24, and players will not need previous Total War: Warhammer titles to access the Immortal Empires campaign. The Immortal Empires content includes 14 factions, 24 legendary lords, numerous Free-LC lords and heroes, and entire free factions like Bretonnia. Total War: Warhammer 3 is available for purchase during a 10th anniversary sale, but investing in the new lords may be more advantageous. The Great Vortex campaign from Total War: Warhammer 2 is integrated into Immortal Empires, making revisiting individual games less appealing for dedicated players.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Come September, you won’t need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Immortal Empires campaign

The upcoming Lords of the End Times expansion for Total War: Warhammer 3 will be released on September 24 and will feature characters such as Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin, and Grey Seer Thanquol. The Immortal Empires campaign will be accessible without needing previous Total War: Warhammer titles, and it includes 14 distinct factions, 24 legendary lords, various Free-LC lords and heroes, and free factions like Bretonnia. Total War: Warhammer 3 is currently available at a discounted price due to a 10th anniversary sale. The expansion aims to enhance the experience for both new and returning players.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: Dune Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II Confirmed

Subscribers who opted out of Dune: Awakening due to its multiplayer requirement can access a single-player mode starting September 22, 2026, coinciding with the Xbox console launch. This mode allows players to explore the narrative at their own pace, with adjustable difficulty settings and no multiplayer interaction required. Both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to this feature from day one. Additionally, the confirmed Game Pass lineup for September includes: - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault on September 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on September 3 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, PC, and Cloud. - Dune: Awakening on September 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. - Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Minecraft Dungeons II will also launch on September 29 across multiple platforms, with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers receiving day-one access.

Tech Optimizer

August 12, 2026

Dealroom.co | Databricks acquires Electric to bring Postgres to AI agent sandboxes

Databricks has acquired Electric, the creator of PGlite, a lightweight version of Postgres that operates within applications and user devices instead of relying on a separate server. This acquisition enhances Databricks' Postgres capabilities, allowing AI agents to maintain local Postgres instances while synchronizing with a central Lakebase Postgres system. Electric's real-time synchronization engine ensures that distributed agents remain aligned with a central record. The acquisition comes as companies shift towards agentic applications that require reliable data and rapidly changing local context. PGlite has gained significant traction, with weekly downloads increasing from 1 million to 13 million between August 2025 and August 2026. Databricks views Postgres as a foundational element for AI agents, emphasizing the importance of managing state, context, and synchronization among agents in the evolving landscape of AI systems.

AppWizard

August 9, 2026

Minecraft has been transformed into a full ARPG, with endgame maps and bosses inspired by Path of Exile 2

Craft to Exile 2 is a mod for Minecraft that transforms the game into an action RPG, drawing inspiration from titles like Path of Exile and Diablo 2. It features an overhauled combat system with classes, talent trees, a randomized gear system, and dodge rolls. Players can choose a class, earn stats and skills, and specialize through an 'ascendancy' system. The mod includes over 250 quests, dungeons, shops, and a comprehensive endgame with a mapping system and repeatable dungeons. The 2.0 update introduces new classes, mechanics, and interface enhancements, including Uber bosses, Shrines for temporary buffs, Strongboxes for loot, and new crafting materials. The update is available for download.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

Blocky zombie survival sim Unturned releases its source code so players can build a ‘lasting legacy’ for the game ‘regardless of the changes we make’

Smartly Dressed Games has released the source code for their free-to-play zombie survival simulator, Unturned, for non-commercial use, encouraging community creativity. They emphasized the importance of their passionate community and hope to empower players to expand the game. Modifications must be non-commercial and free for players, with some code elements excluded due to licensing restrictions. Unturned is not classified as open source, and the developers aim to re-license the U3 SDK under the MIT License in the future. Unturned was created by Nelson Sexton and entered Steam early access in 2014, reaching full release in 2017. A significant update in April expanded the game's California map and introduced over 100 new quests.

AppWizard

August 3, 2026

Villagers in Minecraft: What You Actually Need to Know

Villagers in Minecraft have 13 distinct professions that dictate their trades, such as librarians offering enchanted books, farmers trading crops, and armorers providing diamond gear. To assign a job to a villager, a job site block is required. Villagers trade based on specific items they desire, such as crops for farmers and emeralds as currency. Zombies can infect villagers, but they can be cured with a splash potion of weakness and a golden apple, resulting in significant trading discounts. Breeding villagers requires beds, food, and their willingness, while a well-structured trading hall can enhance trading efficiency. Protecting villagers from threats like zombies and pillager raids is essential. Transporting villagers can be done using minecarts, boats, water streams, or Nether portals. Server management requires attention to CPU, RAM, and storage to handle villagers efficiently. If villagers stop breeding or trading, check their access to beds, food, and job sites. Ultimately, trading with villagers can replace traditional resource gathering in the late game.

AppWizard

July 31, 2026

Blizzard is keeping secrets about Diablo 4’s next season until BlizzCon, but you can still try some of it out next week

Blizzard will reveal detailed patch notes for Diablo 4's upcoming season 15 at BlizzCon in September, marking a departure from their usual practice of providing advance details. The season will introduce new seasonal items, returning favorites, and adjustments to the Mythic Unique item system. New features include "Challenge Dungeons," which are boss encounters with customizable difficulty in the open world, and "Overland Ambushes," where players must react quickly to being hunted by a demon. Players can expect new items called "Soul Splinters" that enhance jewelry with damage buffs, and revamped Unique items from previous games, such as Leoric's Crown. The season will also see the return of the "Rebirth" system from Diablo 3 and changes to the Mythic Uniques, including the introduction of weaker, Unique versions of Iconic Mythics. A public test realm (PTR) for these features will be available from August 4 to August 11.