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AppWizard

September 4, 2026

PC gamers sound the alarm – Denuvo protection expected in Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake

Ubisoft Entertainment has announced a remake of Heroes of Might and Magic III, which is now listed on the Steam store. The user agreement reveals that the game will utilize Denuvo anti-tamper technology for DRM protection. This has sparked debate among players, with some expressing dissatisfaction over the inclusion of Denuvo in the remake. The game currently has no release date, but it is projected to launch as early as 2027.

AppWizard

September 4, 2026

Nanoleaf wall panels now work in the Philips Hue app

Signify has announced a partnership with Nanoleaf to expand the Philips Hue ecosystem, allowing users to integrate Nanoleaf Shapes (Hexagons, Triangles, and Mini Triangles) into their Philips Hue setups. This integration requires the Philips Hue Wall Light Module, enabling control of Nanoleaf panels through the Philips Hue app and incorporation into Hue scenes and automations. The Wall Light Module is priced at .99, and starter kits with Nanoleaf panels start at .99, available in select markets.

BetaBeacon

September 3, 2026

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Game’s Trailer Previews Customizable Avatars, Android Race

Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC in 2027.

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company is a great game that’s busted and may never be fixed

Star Wars Zero Company has an aggregate critic score of 85 on Metacritic and is regarded as one of the most acclaimed Star Wars games recently. The game features tactical gameplay similar to X-COM but suffers from technical issues, particularly on PC, including traversal stutters, input lag, and game-breaking bugs. Players have reported frequent crashes, with some needing to restart missions multiple times. The game has a "mostly positive" rating on Steam from nearly 9,000 reviews, yet many highlight similar performance problems. Console players on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 have also experienced these issues. Bit Reactor, the independent studio behind Zero Company, has furloughed a significant portion of its workforce, with reports indicating that up to 80 percent of employees are currently unpaid. The studio faces an ongoing legal dispute among its co-founders, and confidence in receiving adequate post-launch support is low. Acknowledgment of issues was made on Steam's Community forums on the game's release day, but no further updates have been provided since.

TrendTechie

September 2, 2026

Президент Торрент (2026)

The film features a cast that includes Leo Arlem, Ramon Langa, Willy Bárcenas as Santi, Fernando Esteso as Cuadrado, Martina Valeria de Antioquía, Josele Roman, and Yola Berrocal. The musical score is composed by Roke Baños. The film is set in Spain, has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes, and is scheduled for release in 2026, with a world premiere on March 13, 2026. It will have various release dates: April 9, 2026, in Argentina; September 3, 2026, in Hungary; August 13, 2026, in Greece; and March 13, 2026, in Spain. The film has achieved a global box office revenue of 787,843 and is produced by Amiguetes Entertainment and Bowfinger International Pictures. It is known by several titles, including Torrente Presidente, Torrente for President, Torrente 6: Az elnöki ügy, Президент Торрент, Torrente 6, and Torrente 6: for President.

AppWizard

September 1, 2026

Blizzard doing ‘a thorough scrub’ of illegitimate World of Warcraft Mythic-Plus dungeon rankings, with more changes to come

Blizzard Entertainment is reviewing World of Warcraft Mythic Plus Dungeon rankings due to concerns over players purchasing carries, following the introduction of rewards for the top 1% during the Midnight expansion. Game director Ion Hazzikostas confirmed that the team is thoroughly examining this issue and will provide updates soon. The competitive rankings have led to discussions about the rapid increase in cutoff scores and the prevalence of paid invitations for +21 level groups. Players have faced penalties for obtaining Mythic raiding mounts through real-money transactions, causing confusion over legitimate practices. The percentage-based ranking system has increased participation in Mythic Plus dungeons but resulted in lower retention rates compared to the previous season. Community feedback on the new rewards has been mixed, with some players feeling stressed by the uncertainty of the cutoff. Class balance has also become a concern, as successful teams tend to favor specific "meta" specs, potentially limiting accessibility for other players. Blizzard aims to keep dungeons accessible for all classes while considering specialization-specific cutoffs for future seasons.

AppWizard

August 31, 2026

The most anticipated PC game on Steam in September 2026 has been named – players are not only waiting for the new game from The Witcher 3 game director

- The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, will launch on September 3, 2026. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released on September 4, 2026. - WARDOGS, a first-person shooter, is set to release on September 10, 2026. - CONTROL Resonant will debut on September 24, 2026. - Nivalis Nights, a life simulator in a cyberpunk city, will be available on September 29, 2026. - BOMBANANA! will be released on September 2, 2026. - Aniimo, an open-world RPG, is scheduled for September 16, 2026. - Graveyard Keeper 2 will launch on September 22, 2026. - Wanderburg, a roguelike adventure, will be available on September 8, 2026. - Active Matter, an extraction shooter, is set for release on September 15, 2026. - Transport Fever 3, a transport tycoon simulator, will be released on September 29, 2026. - Crimson Moon, featuring a Nephilim character, will be available on September 1, 2026.

BetaBeacon

August 31, 2026

Android Auto’s unofficial video player now lets you play games in your car

Xtream Player v1.4.0 update includes new games for parked car entertainment, redesigned icons, YouTube Music improvements, and playback fixes.

AppWizard

August 30, 2026

A Star Wars Galaxies community server was allegedly hacked with AI assistance by a Reddit moderator harboring a primeval grudge

A hacker known as levarrishawk has decrypted the game assets of the Star Wars Galaxies Legends community server, raising concerns among developers and players. The Legends team confirmed that he used AI tools to access client-side game asset files, which include unique content from the server. Levarris has offered these decrypted files to other servers, and the team warned that any Legends-exclusive content appearing elsewhere may have originated from their assets. Levarris claims his motivations stem from a dispute regarding the use of development tools obtained through a "honeypot" scheme related to the original game. He criticized the Legends project for not sharing these tools with other developers in the community. Reactions within the community have been mixed, with some expressing disappointment in Levarris's actions.

AppWizard

August 30, 2026

Learning about war via Minecraft: Bringing the Great Tokyo Air Raid to life

Japanese schoolchildren are using Minecraft to recreate the streets of prewar Bunkyo ward in Tokyo, aiming to preserve the historical context of the neighborhood devastated by incendiary bombs during World War II in 1945. This initiative allows students to gain insights into the architectural and cultural landscape before the war while developing critical thinking and creativity. The use of video games in education is recognized for engaging young minds and supplementing traditional teaching methods with interactive technologies. Students are more engaged with history when presented in enjoyable formats, and Minecraft fosters imaginative thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.