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June 25, 2025

System Shock 2’s remaster is delayed for everyone but you and me

Nightdive Studios has announced a delay for the remaster of System Shock 2, pushing the release date for console players from June 26 to "the first two weeks of July," while the PC release remains unchanged.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Ambitious Minecraft Competitor Hytale Canceled After Nearly 7 Years of Development: ‘This Is Not the Outcome Any of Us Wanted’

Hypixel Studios has announced the cancellation of Hytale, a game first unveiled in December 2018 and intended to compete with Minecraft. The studio, backed by Riot Games, is winding down operations following this decision. Despite initial excitement and a trailer that garnered 61 million views, development faced significant challenges, leading to the conclusion that the game could not be realized as originally promised. Co-founder Noxy expressed disappointment and noted that attempts to reduce the game's scope or delay its release were ultimately dismissed. Riot Games also sought potential investors to rescue Hytale, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Affected staff will receive severance packages and support for their future endeavors.

Winsage

June 24, 2025

Microsoft’s big lie: Your computer is fine (and you don’t need to buy a new one)

Microsoft is set to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, despite it being the most widely used version of the operating system, with a market share of 52.94%. Windows 11, which has stricter installation requirements, is being promoted as the necessary upgrade, leaving many users feeling pressured to transition or risk their computers becoming non-functional. The upgrade prompts lack a "Never show again" option, which has raised concerns about user trust. Microsoft’s push for new hardware contributes to the growing issue of electronic waste. Alternatives for users include Linux Mint, which is user-friendly and can run on older hardware, and methods to bypass Windows 11's installation requirements. Tools like Windows 11 Debloat and O&O ShutUp can help users regain control over their systems.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Mario Kart 64 Has Been Unofficially Ported To PC With Ultrawide Support

Nintendo remains focused on its consoles, while the fan community has ported Mario Kart 64 to PC under the name SpaghettiKart. The Harbour Masters development team reverse-engineered the original game's code, enhancing it with modern graphics options like ultrawide screen support, 4K resolution, and higher frame rates. SpaghettiKart also allows players to create custom race courses and increase CPU difficulty. Harbour Masters has previously developed PC ports for Star Fox 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, using "clean codes" that do not include original Nintendo 64 code. Players need legally sourced ROMs to use these ports. Earlier this year, the community ported Minecraft to Super Mario 64, compatible with PC emulators and original Nintendo 64 consoles. The latest official Mario Kart entry, Mario Kart World, launched for the Nintendo Switch 2.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Microsoft Brings Steam Games to Xbox PC App for a Unified Gaming Library

Microsoft is testing a new version of its Xbox app for Windows, which will feature a combined library that includes games from various storefronts like Steam and Battle.net. Users will be able to view and launch these games directly within the Xbox app, eliminating the need to switch between different launchers. Games installed from supported storefronts will automatically appear in the "My library" section and the "Most recent" list in the sidebar. Users can join the gaming preview by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub on their Windows PCs, with the feature expected to roll out later this year.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Xbox’s New ‘Aggregated Gaming Library’ For PC Gives Look At What To Expect With ROG Xbox Ally

Microsoft has announced a collaboration with ASUS to develop the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld devices, which will allow access to the Xbox library and games from platforms like Battle.net, GOG, and Steam. Xbox Insiders will have an exclusive preview of the new "aggregated gaming library" feature in the Xbox PC app for Windows 11, debuting this week. This feature will enable users to view their complete Xbox library, explore Game Pass titles, and access installed games from other PC game stores from a single interface. The aggregated library will launch with the Xbox Ally devices this holiday season, allowing seamless integration of games from supported PC storefronts into the Xbox PC app. Users can hide specific games from their libraries if desired. Non-Xbox Insiders can join the program for early access to these features.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

PC gaming figures fall again in Germany, down to just 13.1 million — marking a 20% decline since 2019

PC gaming in Germany has declined by 20% since 2019, with 13.1 million active PC gamers by the end of 2024, a decrease of 400,000 from the previous year. In 2019, there were 16.3 million PC gamers compared to 15.9 million console gamers, but the gap has now widened to over 7 million in favor of consoles, which currently have 20.5 million users. Game sales have decreased by 17% and hardware sales by 10%, while online gaming services have grown by 12%. Factors contributing to the decline in PC gaming may include shortages of new components, particularly GPUs.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Xbox Officially Adds Steam Integration Via New PC App Feature

Xbox has begun rolling out Steam integration within the Xbox PC app as part of the Aggregated Gaming Library, allowing players to access games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other PC storefronts in one place. Users will need the respective launchers installed, but games will automatically populate in the Xbox app. The feature is currently available to Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview and will be accessible on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X later this holiday season. Users can disable certain storefronts through the app's settings, and there are plans to expand support to more storefronts in the future.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Microsoft adds Steam game support to its Xbox PC app with new update

The revamped Xbox app on PC has introduced an 'aggregated gaming library' feature, allowing users to manage all their installed games from a single interface. This feature is currently available for Xbox Insiders and supports various platforms, including Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other leading PC storefronts. The app will display games from supported storefronts under the My Library and Most Recent sections. Users can customize their experience by disabling the feature or hiding games from specific stores. The feature is set to debut this holiday season on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, with plans for Microsoft to expand support for additional PC storefronts over time.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Mario Kart World just launched with Switch 2, but PC gamers are playing Mario Kart 64 instead thanks to a “many-year” fan project that doesn’t contain Nintendo’s original code

Over two weeks after the launch of the Switch 2 and the latest Mario Kart installment, a fan-made port of Mario Kart 64, called SpaghettiKart, has been released for PC. This port was created by fans who reverse-engineered the original game, ensuring it does not use any code from the Nintendo 64 version to avoid legal issues. SpaghettiKart is available for download on GitHub and is still a work-in-progress, with some features not yet fully supported and a rare crash issue for a small number of users. The project follows the decompilation of the classic game and is part of a trend of retro titles being ported by fans.