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September 25, 2026

14 days in Dragon Shelter: A play by play of my first season in the Stardew-style farm sim where dragons help bake pies

Dragon Shelter features a vibrant art style that combines cooking and dragon-themed gameplay. The player arrives at their grandfather's cottage, where they begin learning survival skills and gathering resources. The town is in decline, and the player must earn the townsfolk's trust by completing tasks like delivering baked potatoes. Daily activities include watering crops, cooking, and assisting villagers with various requests. Despite the engaging gameplay, the player feels the world is small and lacks depth, with shops having no interiors and villagers lacking distinct personalities. The game focuses on chores and cooking but may not meet all players' expectations for complex storytelling or mechanics.
Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together
AppWizard
September 24, 2026

Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together

In 2025, Sara Du identified challenges in integrating AI agents within communication platforms like Slack while assisting companies with MCP servers. She criticized the design of these platforms for treating AI agents as separate applications rather than team participants. Du proposed a solution to eliminate intermediaries between AI agents and teams, envisioning a system where agents could engage directly in conversations, understand decisions, ask questions, and autonomously notify humans when necessary. Du's startup, Ando, launched as a messaging platform that allows both human and AI workers to communicate seamlessly, featuring channels, direct messages, and live calls. Ando has raised a million in pre-seed and seed funding from firms like Accel and Index Ventures. Despite existing competition from platforms like Slack and Microsoft, Du sees potential for Ando to disrupt the market by focusing on AI agent integration. Currently, Ando works with clients in software, real estate, and finance across 15 countries, primarily small teams, and aims to expand its capabilities with the new funding.
Survival RPG Everwind introduces a Minecraft-style sandbox mode in major new update
AppWizard
September 24, 2026

Survival RPG Everwind introduces a Minecraft-style sandbox mode in major new update

Everwind's latest update, Winds of Creation, introduces a sandbox mode that allows players to explore creativity without survival constraints. The update enhances the game with new features such as a revamped starting island for Arcanists, Wolverine-style claws for melee combat, and a Steamer Localizer device for locating points of interest. It also includes quality-of-life improvements like health and stamina restoration upon leveling up, streamlined item placement, and refreshed item icons and enemy names. The update is available as of September 24, and future developments are planned, including inter-ship teleportation and modding support.
What Google’s new Android laptops can do with your Galaxy phone
AppWizard
September 22, 2026

What Google’s new Android laptops can do with your Galaxy phone

Google has launched preorders for Googlebooks, a new category of laptops that combine Android's mobile capabilities with ChromeOS features. Initial offerings come from manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, while Samsung is not included in this launch. Googlebooks are designed to integrate with Android phones, allowing users to transfer information during setup. Key features include Continue On, which lets users pick up tasks started on their phones, and Cast My Apps, enabling control of phone applications on the laptop. Quick Access allows users to open files from their phones without transferring them first, and notifications can be managed on the Googlebook. Users need to have One UI 9 (Android 17) or newer to utilize these features. Samsung is reportedly developing its own Android-based Galaxy Book laptops that may incorporate similar functionalities.
Ads in XBOX Games Are Getting Closer: Microsoft Patent Reveals How They Will Work on Consoles and PC
AppWizard
September 21, 2026

Ads in XBOX Games Are Getting Closer: Microsoft Patent Reveals How They Will Work on Consoles and PC

Microsoft is exploring the integration of advertisements into its XBOX gaming ecosystem without increasing prices. The company filed a patent on September 3 for a system that introduces ads during non-disruptive moments in games, such as loading screens or after missions. This system includes the concept of "advertising credits," allowing players periods free from ads. XBOX plans to incorporate ads into services like XBOX Cloud Gaming, which will offer a free tier for users who engage with ads. The company aims to prioritize player experience, avoid interrupting gameplay, maintain high-quality standards for ads, clearly distinguish ads from game content, and align ads with player expectations.
Wait, how did Lego beat Minecraft to making a city builder?
AppWizard
September 21, 2026

Wait, how did Lego beat Minecraft to making a city builder?

Lego has introduced Lego Skylines, which allows fans to build cityscapes with colorful bricks, reflecting a natural evolution of the brand. This has led to discussions about the lack of a city-building spinoff for Minecraft, a game known for its building mechanics. In Minecraft, there are already elements conducive to city-building, such as templated structures, player engagement with villagers, and a community interest in large-scale construction. Additionally, the first generation of Minecraft players is leaning towards more strategic gameplay, and various mods exist that cater to this interest. Despite the potential, there are questions about why Mojang has not developed a city-building spinoff, with possibilities including unfulfilled internal prototypes, the search for suitable partners, and mixed results from previous spinoffs. The idea of city-building in Minecraft is appealing due to the existing captivating villages and the possibility of larger-scale construction.
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