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AppWizard

June 3, 2026

READY, SET, ACTION! SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS STUNTMAN: HOLLYWOOD, A THRILLING NEW RIDE FROM THE CLASSIC ACTION-RACING GAME SERIES

Saber Interactive, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, announced the upcoming release of Stuntman: Hollywood during Sony’s State of Play Showcase. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring a single-player experience that combines racing with cinematic elements. Players will take on the role of an aspiring stuntman, performing stunts inspired by popular films and TV shows from Universal Pictures and NBCUniversal. Key features include performing stunts in iconic scenes, mastering jumps and drifts to become a sought-after stunt performer, and driving legendary vehicles such as K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider and the Time Machine from Back to the Future. The game will soon be available for wishlisting on various platforms, with updates available on saber.games/stuntmanhollywood and social media.

AppWizard

June 3, 2026

New 13+ Content Settings for Teen Accounts Expanding Globally on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger

Last October, Instagram implemented a default 13+ content setting for teen accounts in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, resulting in 90% of teens choosing to remain in this setting. The company is now expanding these settings to teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger globally. The new default setting filters inappropriate content and restricts interactions with unsuitable profiles, pages, and groups. A Limited Content setting will also be available on Facebook and Messenger later this year. Feedback from hundreds of thousands of parents indicated that fewer than 2% of posts recommended to teens were considered inappropriate. Instagram is exploring ways to limit the frequency of certain types of content, such as nutrition and mental health, to enhance user experience. An external assessment by Alice (formerly ActiveFence) found that Instagram Teen Accounts under the 13+ setting encountered 68% less mature content compared to a competitor, with those in the Limited Content setting experiencing 96% less. When mature content was present, it was less intense than on the competitor's platform. Instagram effectively blocked more mature search terms than its competitor. The assessment identified areas for improvement, leading Instagram to enhance protections against interactions with age-inappropriate accounts and update guidelines to restrict certain trends like "car surfing." Although Instagram drew inspiration from the MPA's public guidelines, it did not collaborate with them or involve them in the rating of content settings.

AppWizard

June 2, 2026

Meta announces global Teen Accounts for Facebook, Messenger

Meta has launched 13+ Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, aiming to create a safer online environment for younger users. The rollout includes default settings that resulted in a 68% reduction in mature content on Instagram compared to other platforms. Meta is collaborating with the trust and safety firm Alice to test these new settings and is exploring ways to limit specific content types, particularly related to nutrition and anxiety. A report by whistleblower Arturo Béjar raised concerns about the effectiveness of Meta's teen safety features, leading to an overhaul of Instagram Teen Accounts. Meta faced controversy for comparing its content restrictions to PG-13 guidelines without authorization from the MPAA, which resulted in a cease and desist order but ended in a resolution. Additionally, new features have been introduced, including enhanced parental supervision tools and global age detection capabilities.

AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Double the Fun? ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Sequel ‘Squared’ Unveiled

'A Minecraft Movie Squared' is set to be released in theaters on July 23, 2027. The announcement was made during the Minecraft Live broadcast by Warner Bros. and Legendary, confirming the title and release date. Jason Momoa and Jack Black will reprise their roles, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast as Alex. Director Jared Hess and screenwriters Hess and Chris Galletta will return for the sequel. Filming is currently taking place in New Zealand. The original film, released in 2025, grossed approximately 0 million worldwide and set a record for the highest-grossing opening for a video game adaptation.

AppWizard

May 26, 2026

007 First Light review roundup: ‘The best James Bond game since GoldenEye’

IO Interactive's 007 First Light officially launches today. ShackNews awarded the game a score of 90/100, describing it as a major departure for IO Interactive and a crowning achievement for the studio. WccfTech rated it 8.5/10, praising its original story. PCGamesN gave it an 8/10, noting its compelling narrative. Eurogamer scored it 4/5, highlighting its cinematic qualities despite some flaws. Polygon's review acknowledged bugs but called it possibly the best Bond game to date. The Guardian rated it 5/5, emphasizing its immersive experience. Newsweek awarded it 10/10, appreciating the character evolution. VGC praised it for combining elements from top-tier studios. Vice noted its polished narrative and world-building. Windows Central also rated it 5/5, calling it essential for fans. User reviews on Steam reflect a "very positive" rating.

TrendTechie

May 24, 2026

“Куинджи 93”

"Куинджи 93" is a short visual novel set in Mariupol during March 2022, following a young volunteer from Donetsk delivering humanitarian aid while his father is in combat. The game captures the war-torn atmosphere with various haunting details, such as fluttering sheets of paper, buried bodies, damaged vehicles, and distant artillery sounds. It features a character named "Воробей," based on a real commander who died in 2023. Players face choices regarding their role as a volunteer or transporting military aid. The game takes just over an hour to complete and pays tribute to fallen volunteers, concluding with a list of their names and death dates. It has received 94% positive reviews on Steam and is available for free, though some in Ukraine have criticized its release on an American platform. Future developments may enhance its depth and interactivity.

TrendTechie

May 20, 2026

Мосгорсуд закрыл доступ к советской киноклассике на торент-треккере

The Moscow City Court has ruled against the unauthorized distribution of nearly one hundred Soviet films, following a request from Mosfilm. The ruling targets the torrent tracker torrentino.com, and Mosfilm has 15 days to file a formal lawsuit for a permanent ban on the pirated content. If they do not file, the temporary protective measures will be lifted. The affected films include 94 titles, such as "War and Peace," "The Irony of Fate," and "Solaris." This action follows a prior ruling that blocked access to four Soviet films on rutor.org.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Warhorse confirms that it’s working on a Lord of the Rings RPG, and a new Kingdom Come Deliverance game

The developer Warhorse has confirmed they are working on an open world Middle-earth RPG. This announcement was made in a post on X on May 20, where they also mentioned plans for a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. Recent Lord of the Rings-themed games have had mixed success, with titles like Return to Moria and Tales of the Shire receiving respectable ratings but not achieving significant impact. The 25th anniversary of the film trilogy and the upcoming release of The Hunt for Gollum create a favorable context for the resurgence of the franchise.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Steam’s New Minecraft PC Rival Needs Your $1 Support

Bonobo Software is developing a crafting RPG called Taival, which is inspired by Minecraft and features a co-op adventure for up to four players. The game has a Kickstarter campaign with a fundraising goal of £1. Taival aims to enhance community involvement and has received over 10,000 wishlists and participation from over 3,000 playtesters. Backers can pledge £1 for no strings attached, £20 for a digital copy and credits, or £900 for inclusion in the game. The developers plan to release Taival on Steam in early access later this year, with a full launch expected in 2027 or later, and potential releases on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

Party Animals’ $75,000 AI video contest is a slap in the face to its creative team, and I’m not surprised it’s getting blasted on Steam

Recreate Games announced an AI video contest called the 'Golden Paw Awards' for players to create short films using generative AI tools, which has led to significant backlash from the community. The contest offers a cash prize of ,000 but has faced criticism for its reliance on AI-generated content, resulting in over 800 unfavorable reviews and a 'Mostly Negative' classification for recent reviews of Party Animals. In response to the negative feedback, Recreate Games issued an apology and proposed three options: canceling the contest, changing it to a non-AI competition, or keeping both AI and non-AI categories. The studio emphasized that they view AI as a tool for creative expression, but this explanation has not alleviated community disappointment.