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It's 2025's most notorious flop, but you can now try this would-be GTA rival for free, and it really can only get better
AppWizard
November 30, 2025

It’s 2025’s most notorious flop, but you can now try this would-be GTA rival for free, and it really can only get better

Mindseye, launched in June 2025 by Build a Rocket Boy, is an action game that received poor reviews and faced significant issues at launch, leading to employee layoffs. Founder Leslie Benzies attributed the game's failure to external sabotage. Despite ongoing turmoil, the team is working on updates, including a free demo released with Update 6, which offers a portion of the campaign and player-created content. The free starter pack weighs under 50GB and includes a 15-minute main quest and 14 additional challenges, although the free-roam feature has been removed. The complete game is currently available at a 50% discount, priced at .99 / £27.49.
Legendary Microsoft developer reveals the true story behind the most famous product activation key of all time — infamous Windows XP 'FCKGW' licensing key was actually 'a disastrous leak'
Winsage
October 9, 2025

Legendary Microsoft developer reveals the true story behind the most famous product activation key of all time — infamous Windows XP ‘FCKGW’ licensing key was actually ‘a disastrous leak’

Dave W. Plummer, a Microsoft developer, revealed that the alphanumeric string FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8 is the first valid Windows XP volume licensing key that was leaked and subsequently used by software pirates. This leak was described by Plummer as a "disastrous leak" rather than a clever hack. At the time of the leak, broadband internet was not widely available, with only about 20% of households having access, making it difficult for users on 56K modems to download the 455.1MB 'pre-activated' XP, which would take a full day. In contrast, those with ADSL connections could download the Windows XP VLK install ISO image in about two hours on a 512K line.
Now's the time to play this Arthurian spin on Skyrim thanks to its monumental new update
AppWizard
September 10, 2025

Now’s the time to play this Arthurian spin on Skyrim thanks to its monumental new update

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon has received a significant patch from developer Questline, which includes a New Game Plus mode, a transmog system, three new dungeons, six new quests, and numerous gameplay enhancements. The update features extensive bug fixes, quality of life improvements such as unread markers for unexplored items, alphabetical inventory sorting, and bulk purchasing options. Additionally, over 50 gameplay balance issues have been addressed, along with improvements to enemy and NPC behaviors. The game currently holds an 87% positive rating on Steam.
Oasis Driver for Windows Mixed Reality: How to Revive Your VR Headset
Winsage
August 30, 2025

Oasis Driver for Windows Mixed Reality: How to Revive Your VR Headset

The Oasis Driver for Windows Mixed Reality was launched on August 29, 2025, as a native SteamVR driver, allowing users to run OpenVR and OpenXR applications without relying on Microsoft's Mixed Reality Portal. It is officially supported on Windows 11 (version 24H2 or later) but is not recommended for Windows 10 due to instability. The driver operates in Direct Mode, supports 6DoF tracking for headsets and controllers, and is compatible exclusively with NVIDIA GPUs, while AMD and Intel GPUs are not supported. The project began as an experimental initiative and received official approval from Valve to be featured on the Steam store.
Peak re-releases its next update aimed at improving stability and reassures players 'we don't have any issue with sharing video content, including modded stuff'
AppWizard
July 4, 2025

Peak re-releases its next update aimed at improving stability and reassures players ‘we don’t have any issue with sharing video content, including modded stuff’

The developers at Landcrab released a patch for their game, Peak, which initially caused access issues for some players. They have since reintroduced a refined version of the patch that retains the original fixes while resolving the access problems. The new patch enhances stability for reconnecting to games after disconnections and includes various other improvements. The developers are also updating the End User License Agreement (EULA) and are encouraging players to report any bugs.
Microsoft blocks free Windows 11 24H2 system requirements bypass app as potential malware
Winsage
February 3, 2025

Microsoft blocks free Windows 11 24H2 system requirements bypass app as potential malware

Flyby11, a third-party utility for navigating Windows 11 system requirements, has received a significant update that includes a Registry tweak and refined scripts for improved stability. Microsoft Defender flags Flyby11 as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA:Win32/Patcher), which may deter some users. The application has been adjusted to comply with Microsoft's updated CPU and TPM policies, although Microsoft does not officially support this method. Users are advised to test Flyby11 in a virtual machine due to its lack of digital signatures. The latest version, 1.2, is available for download on its official GitHub repository.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 installation issues, newer updates fail for some PCs
Winsage
December 27, 2024

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 installation issues, newer updates fail for some PCs

Windows 11 24H2 is a stable update compared to its predecessors, but users may face a significant bug that prevents new cumulative updates from installing if they used an updated ISO during installation. The issue arises when using a USB drive or other media to install Windows 11 24H2 with the October or November 2024 security updates, which can disrupt Windows Update. Problems can occur when using third-party tools to create a custom installation or modifying installation media, leading to conflicts with Windows Update. Microsoft does not provide additional ISO files with integrated newer updates, and users who customize their installation media may be unable to apply future updates. Microsoft has acknowledged that this issue affects a small number of PCs and recommends using the Media Creation Tool to create new installation media and reinstall the operating system as a workaround. A fix is expected to be addressed in January.
Quest v72 Brings Improved Hand Tracking & Keyboard Cutout
Winsage
December 11, 2024

Quest v72 Brings Improved Hand Tracking & Keyboard Cutout

Meta Quest v72 is being rolled out to users, featuring improved hand tracking capabilities with the upgraded Hand Tracking 2.3 model, which enhances stability, accuracy, and reduces latency. Key improvements include a more stable hand cursor, better cursor stabilization during pinching, improved pinch-and-drag responsiveness, easier hand use in confined spaces, and a new hand ray visualization. The update also introduces experimental integration with Windows 11, a passthrough cutout feature for any keyboard, automatic call captions for live transcripts during calls, a Travel Mode indicator to prevent accidental activation, a streamlined home environment that defaults to a stationary boundary, and integration of direct messaging in the Instagram app on Horizon OS.
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