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Steam Drops Permanent Freebie You Can Beat In 10 Hours, Claim Before 28 May
AppWizard
May 23, 2026

Steam Drops Permanent Freebie You Can Beat In 10 Hours, Claim Before 28 May

Steam is offering Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War as a complimentary download until May 28, allowing players to keep the game indefinitely. It is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, featuring four factions: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and Astra Militarum. The game has a Very Positive rating on Steam, with over 5,000 reviews. Players can complete the base game in approximately 10-11 hours, with side quests taking around 25 hours and completionists potentially engaging for 50 hours or more. Additional DLC packs introduce new factions such as Chaos Space Marines, Adeptus Sororitas, and Tyranids.
"Congrats to the owners of a brand new $6k paperweight": Valorant dev Riot makes players think Vanguard anti-cheat will brick their PCs, causing uproar — here's what's really happening
AppWizard
May 23, 2026

“Congrats to the owners of a brand new $6k paperweight”: Valorant dev Riot makes players think Vanguard anti-cheat will brick their PCs, causing uproar — here’s what’s really happening

Valorant's anti-cheat system, Vanguard, has been controversial due to its interference with DMA firmware devices, which are used to cheat in the game. Riot Games posted a message suggesting that Vanguard was making these devices unusable, leading to backlash from the gaming community. Riot clarified that Vanguard does not damage hardware or disable devices but prevents DMA cheat devices from functioning while IOMMU protections are enabled. Players not using DMA devices are not affected. The situation has sparked debate about the balance between anti-cheat measures and their impact on hardware.
Last Flag studio lays off half its employees as it puts 'the future of the game in the hands of our players'
AppWizard
May 23, 2026

Last Flag studio lays off half its employees as it puts ‘the future of the game in the hands of our players’

The CTF shooter game Last Flag was co-founded by Mac and Dan Reynolds, members of the band Imagine Dragons. In 2025, Tyler Wilde from PC Gamer reviewed the game positively. Despite its gameplay, Last Flag struggled to build a player base, leading Night Street Games to announce a free weekend initiative in April, which was later retracted due to low player numbers. The studio's CEO, Mac Reynolds, confirmed a workforce reduction, with about a dozen employees leaving, leaving only 13 team members. Night Street Games plans to support laid-off employees and will continue to release new content for Last Flag, including characters, maps, and custom lobbies. The remaining developers are looking forward to new projects.
InPVP acquires Feather Client, rebrands as Dawn
AppWizard
May 22, 2026

InPVP acquires Feather Client, rebrands as Dawn

InPVP has acquired Feather Client, a third-party Minecraft launcher, focusing on its in-game technology rather than the launcher itself. The acquisition was announced by InPVP owner Mohamed “PizzaMC” Weheba at the UGCon conference in Las Vegas. Feather Client’s parent company, Silentstack, will launch a new launcher called Dawn. Weheba clarified that the acquisition involves a sale of assets without taking on previous liabilities. The acquisition follows allegations of ad fraud against Feather Client. Weheba plans to reduce reliance on ad monetization and focus on direct-to-consumer revenue streams, including the sale of cosmetics and in-game items. He aims to enhance user experience with features like a profanity filter for voice chat and plans to collaborate with the competitive Minecraft organization MCPVP for tournaments. Aditude, Feather's former ad tech provider, has resumed its partnership with Dawn, expressing confidence in Weheba's leadership and the new direction of the project.
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AppWizard
May 22, 2026

Thank You for Playing Forza Horizon 6!

The Forza Horizon 6 development team is utilizing community feedback from the Forza Feedback Portal to shape the game's future. Players can share suggestions, upvote feature requests, and report bugs to improve the gameplay experience. The Forza Discord allows players to connect and form Convoys, while the game features events like Car Meets and Drag Meets to foster community engagement. Players are encouraged to follow @ForzaHorizon on social media for updates and visit Forza.net for more information on upcoming changes.
Windows is entering its "Agentic Era"—and its AI architect is moving on
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Windows is entering its “Agentic Era”—and its AI architect is moving on

Yusuf Mehdi, head of product marketing for AI and Copilot at Microsoft, is transitioning to a new role focused on reimagining Windows before leaving the company after 35 years. He aims to enhance Microsoft 365 services and the vision of One Copilot in the upcoming fiscal year. In late 2022, Pavan Davuluri initiated a reorganization to develop an agentic operating system, consolidating engineering and features teams for better cohesion. Microsoft plans to introduce a new agentic workspace feature with AI agents in secure sessions, allowing users control over data sharing. The company has moderated its AI integration strategy in Windows 11 to improve user sentiment and is addressing pain points through the Windows K2 project, which will continue through 2026. Jacob Andreou has been appointed as the lead for consumer and commercial Copilot experiences, reporting to CEO Satya Nadella. Mehdi expressed gratitude for his time at Microsoft and reassured his team of a smooth transition.
Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving

Yusuf Mehdi is leaving Microsoft after a 35-year tenure, during which he played a significant role in launching products like Windows 95, Internet Explorer, Bing, Xbox One, and the Surface Pro lineup. He was the Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, leading Microsoft's consumer strategy and its push into AI, particularly with the Copilot brand. Mehdi announced plans to continue working on Microsoft's AI strategy, focusing on making Windows 11 an "agentic OS," which allows AI agents to operate autonomously. Despite backlash from users regarding performance issues, Mehdi remains committed to this vision. Recently, Microsoft has shifted its focus to improving Windows 11's functionality, addressing criticism about its performance while continuing to explore AI integration.
MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS
Winsage
May 22, 2026

MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, is leaving the company after 35 years. He plans to continue working through the next fiscal year on projects related to Windows, Microsoft 365, and One Copilot. Mehdi's departure follows other notable exits at Microsoft, including Rajesh Jha, who will retire next month, and others such as Charlie Bell, Phil Spencer, and Sarah Bond, who left in February.
Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here's How You Can Get It Early
AppWizard
May 22, 2026

Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here’s How You Can Get It Early

Android 17, set to arrive in 2026, will allow users to manually download updates by visiting Android's Developer site for ADB tools and OTA images. Users can sideload the update by booting a Google Pixel device into Recovery Mode and connecting it to a computer. For a streamlined experience, users can opt in as testers for future releases through Google Play. The Android Auto 17.0 beta will not include support for video applications like YouTube or widget support, which is planned for future updates. The update focuses on behind-the-scenes enhancements, with significant changes expected later. Once widget functionality is activated, Android Auto may transition to a three-panel interface displaying multiple information cards, and Google plans to expand widget compatibility for smartphones in supported vehicles.
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