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New Slay the Spire 2 update reworks Ironclad's most unpopular card and makes lower Ascensions easier
AppWizard
April 24, 2026

New Slay the Spire 2 update reworks Ironclad’s most unpopular card and makes lower Ascensions easier

Developer Megacrit has released beta patch notes for Slay the Spire 2, focusing on refining the Ascension difficulty scaling. Changes include reduced HP for Scrolls of Biting, Owl Magistrate, and Slimed Berserker at lower Ascensions, while making them stronger at higher levels. The Vantom Act 1 boss has been nerfed, and the Waterfall Giant elite heals less in low-difficulty encounters. The team is monitoring the performance of the Act 3 boss, Doormaker, but is hesitant to make further changes. Card updates feature new artwork and significant reworks for Conflagration and Drum of Battle for Ironclad, with Conflagration now dealing two damage to all enemies four times at base. Regent's Parry has been adjusted to align better with Dexterity and Frail mechanics. Neow's blessings have seen some improvements, with Booming Conch providing additional energy and Neow's Fury allowing players to choose cards from the discard pile. Tezcatara's Nutritious Soup relic has been buffed to grant Strikes additional damage and cost nothing. The patch also includes various smaller balance changes, user interface enhancements, and bug fixes.
This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won't do it, and even in 'pre-pre-pre alpha' it's one of the most fun shooters in years
AppWizard
April 24, 2026

This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won’t do it, and even in ‘pre-pre-pre alpha’ it’s one of the most fun shooters in years

Titanfall is a celebrated first-person shooter series that was halted by EA at its peak, largely due to its release timing between Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. A spiritual successor called ShatterRush has been developed by Tetra Studios, a two-person team, and is available as a pre-alpha build on Steam. The game features a speed-running tutorial, fluid movement mechanics, and allows players to pilot mechs with combat capabilities similar to Titanfall. ShatterRush introduces environmental destruction, enabling players to demolish surroundings and create new pathways. The developers plan to release updates approximately every two weeks to enhance the game.
Black Ops 7 is finally getting one of Call of Duty's most iconic maps
AppWizard
April 24, 2026

Black Ops 7 is finally getting one of Call of Duty’s most iconic maps

Summit, a popular map from Call of Duty, will return in Black Ops 7 as part of the Season 3 Reloaded patch. Originally introduced in Black Ops 1, it features a research facility on a snowy mountain with narrow corridors and a central research room. Summit has been updated with visual enhancements and advanced technology while retaining its iconic cable cars. Additionally, Hacienda from Black Ops 4 will also return, alongside new maps like Onsen and Ascent Freerun. The update includes new weapons such as the Siren special weapon and a Katana melee option, as well as a new Zombies map called Totenreich. Black Ops 7: Season 3 Reloaded launches on April 30, 2026, at 9am PST.
Everything you need to know about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

Everything you need to know about the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake

The remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, is set to be released on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at in the U.S. and £50 in the U.K. The game will feature enhanced combat mechanics, reworked stealth gameplay, new story scenes, three new recruitable crew officers, modern-day segments related to the Animus, ten new sea shanties, upgrades for ship weaponry, and the option to adopt a pet cat or monkey. The core story and original map will remain unchanged, and the game will not follow the RPG format of recent titles. However, it will not include multiplayer modes or recreate the original game's downloadable content.
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Winsage
April 23, 2026

File Explorer feels outdated again after this Files update

Windows 11’s File Explorer is being enhanced for speed and reliability but lacks a customizable toolbar, which many users find essential. In contrast, Files version 4.0.39 allows users to customize the toolbar by adding, removing, and reordering actions, which helps reduce visual clutter and speeds up access to tasks. Users can also display text labels alongside icons for better usability. Historically, File Explorer had tabbed browsing before the redesign in Windows 11. Files is available for purchase on the Microsoft Store or can be downloaded for free via GitHub, with an option to sponsor the developer.
New Crimson Desert update brings new difficulty options and, most importantly, a pet bird
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

New Crimson Desert update brings new difficulty options and, most importantly, a pet bird

Pearl Abyss has released a significant update (1.04.00) for the open-world RPG Crimson Desert within a month of its launch, introducing three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, and Hard. The update features redesigned boss combat patterns, multiple housing layout options, improved furniture controls, and new storage solutions for crafting and cooking items. Players can now also bond with birds through the new Sotdae of Bond item, expanding pet options. Future updates will include detailed controller customization and various UI and accessibility improvements.
Android 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

Android 17 isn’t out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update

Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel devices on April 22, 2026, with the build number CP31.260403.005.A1. This update indicates platform stability, focusing on refining existing features and addressing bugs, particularly in the Terminal app and wireless printing capabilities. Key issues resolved include an Application Not Responding error in the Terminal app, VoIP distortion in voice communication applications, and audio output failures on devices using AIDL audio HAL. The update is available for Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series to the Pixel 10 lineup enrolled in the Android Beta Program. The stable version of Android 17 is expected around mid-2026, with Android 17 QPR1 likely debuting alongside the Pixel 11 in August or September.
Aurora Serverless: Faster performance, enhanced scaling, and still scales down to zero
Tech Optimizer
April 23, 2026

Aurora Serverless: Faster performance, enhanced scaling, and still scales down to zero

Amazon Aurora Serverless offers an on-demand, auto-scaling database management solution that adjusts to workload demands, scaling up during high usage and down to zero during inactivity. The latest version, platform version 4, has a 30% performance increase over version 3 and allows users to monitor performance metrics effectively. Benchmark tests show that both Aurora MySQL and Aurora PostgreSQL on platform version 4 achieve a 27% to 34% increase in New Orders per Minute (NOPM) compared to version 3. The autoscaling mechanism in Aurora Serverless has been improved, doubling the default scaling rate and achieving maximum capacity in 22 minutes, a 45% improvement over the previous 40 minutes. A Sysbench workload test indicates that version 4 completes tasks 27% faster and at a 28% lower cost compared to version 3. Additionally, platform version 4 incorporates more metrics for better scaling decisions, enhancing performance in resource competition scenarios. To check the current platform version of an Aurora Serverless cluster, users can navigate to the Amazon RDS console or use the AWS CLI command provided.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 reviews are in, and there's one glaring issue with this gaming CPU launch
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 reviews are in, and there’s one glaring issue with this gaming CPU launch

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 was launched with a subdued announcement and limited review samples distributed to select publications and YouTubers, indicating its niche appeal rather than broad gaming market focus. The CPU features a second 3D V-Cache for its 16 cores, but performance enhancements are marginal, particularly in gaming. Initial reviews show slight performance gains in some titles, but overall improvements over its predecessor are minimal. The 9950X3D2 has an 8% performance increase in certain scenarios but also an 11% rise in power consumption. Its price is set at 9, making it a premium option for high-end PC builds.
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