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AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Future Games Show and PC Gaming Show Return on June 6th and 7th

June will feature several gaming showcases, including the Future Games Show on June 6th at midnight PDT, which will present world premieres and trailers. Following that, the PC Gaming Show will take place on June 7th at midnight PDT, showcasing over 50 PC titles. The Xbox Games Showcase is expected to reveal release dates for titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved in July and Fable in autumn, along with speculation about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day, the latter of which will have a dedicated Direct with a gameplay reveal and is anticipated for release in the latter half of the year.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

New Marathon update takes a leaf out of Arc Raiders’ book and encourages you to play nice

A recent update to Marathon has introduced the 'CARRI' system, which stands for the "CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative," encouraging cooperative gameplay among players. This system rewards both solo players and teams for completing contract objectives and successfully exfiltrating together. Players can earn CyberAcme Commendations, which can be spent in the CARRI Armory for various rewards, including weapons and salvage crates. Solo players can earn commendations by completing individual objectives and can receive extra commendations when extracting with others. A new 'toggle to open' setting for proximity chat and an end-of-run feature called 'Stay Together' promote friendly interactions. The update also includes a 'Mercy Kit' for reviving downed players from other teams and introduces eleven new Deluxe Unique weapons, balance changes, and adjustments to gameplay mechanics, such as railgun charging and extraction timers. The update is now live.

BetaBeacon

April 15, 2026

This powerful PC game emulator for Android just got a big update

Winlator v11.0 update enhances Windows-on-Android emulation experience with improved hardware and software compatibility. The update includes Mesa Turnip drivers v26.1.0 for better Vulkan performance on Adreno 8-series GPUs, an experimental OpenGL wrapper called Gladio for MediaTek and Exynos chips, Wine 10.10 and Box64 v0.4.0 for improved stability, a new HUD mode for performance monitoring, Light/Dark theme engine, and enhanced input controls. The update is available for download on GitHub, aiming to make Windows-on-Android emulation more accessible and enjoyable for users.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky says the next game in the series ‘will be darker than anything you’ve seen before’

Metro 2039 is the next installment in 4A Games' post-apocalyptic train-riding series, confirmed with a title announcement. The full reveal is scheduled for April 16. Author Dmitry Glukhovsky has indicated that this installment will be "seriously dark" and potentially darker than previous games. Glukhovsky has remained involved with the Metro series, contributing to past titles. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating the official unveiling and the storyline's developments.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Newzoo: More than half of PC revenue comes from games outside the Top 20

Recent insights from Newzoo indicate a shift in the gaming landscape, with games ranked outside the Top 20 gaining revenue and playtime in Western markets. Between 2022 and 2025, PC games in this category saw their revenue share increase from 48% to 56%, and playtime rise from 33% to 45%. This trend is notable in key markets such as the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. While traditional shooter games are declining, genres like action RPGs and survival games are thriving, with titles such as Path of Exile 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds leading the way. By 2025, lower-ranked titles are projected to account for 38% of total revenue on PlayStation, up from 33% in 2022, with playtime for these titles increasing by 32%. On Xbox, games outside the Top 20 saw a 12% increase in playtime, representing 35% of revenue in 2025. Game Pass subscriptions are suggested to enhance playtime for these titles.

Winsage

April 15, 2026

Mega Upgrade for Windows 11! Storage Suddenly Much Larger

Microsoft has lifted the FAT32 file system's volume limit in a recent preview version of Windows 11, allowing users to format storage devices with capacities of up to 2 terabytes, an increase from the previous maximum of 32 gigabytes. This change addresses a long-standing limitation that has existed since 1996. Additionally, Microsoft is enhancing the partition tool in Windows 11, improving its speed and responsiveness for managing multiple partitions. These updates are currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program, with no confirmed timeline for broader availability.

Winsage

April 15, 2026

Windows Vista: A Beautiful Disaster that Stole My FPS 💻🔥

Windows Vista was released in January 2007 after five years of development, following the long tenure of Windows XP since 2001. Initially, it promised a revolutionary file system, enhanced security, and improved graphics. However, a significant "Development Reset" in 2004 led to a rushed launch with many issues. Vista required a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, significantly more than Windows XP's 512 MB, causing performance problems on older computers. Many games that ran well on XP became unplayable on Vista, and users faced frequent crashes due to driver issues. The User Account Control feature was seen as intrusive and annoying. Ultimately, many users, including the author, reverted to Windows XP due to dissatisfaction with Vista, which was later followed by the more successful Windows 7 in 2009. Despite some relevant features introduced by Vista, it is often viewed as a failure compared to its predecessor.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Roblox is changing the eligibility to upload games on the platform

Roblox is implementing new publishing requirements to enhance safety for its younger audience. Developers must now meet specific criteria based on the target audience of their games. For games intended for all ages, developers must subscribe to Roblox Plus, pass ID verification and age checks, enable two-factor authentication, and maintain an account in good standing. For games aimed at players aged 16 and older, developers need to have an account in good standing, maintain an account that is at least two days old, and pass age verification checks. These requirements do not apply to developers creating games solely for personal enjoyment. The changes are part of a strategy to strengthen moderation systems and will begin rolling out in early June.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Giving Graveyard Keeper away for free apparently earned its publisher ‘almost 250k’

Graveyard Keeper 2 was announced at the Triple-I Initiative, leading to the original game being offered for free for a limited time to attract new players. This strategy resulted in nearly 0,000 in DLC sales on Steam, where the DLC is currently discounted by 80%. The giveaway successfully highlighted the sequel, which has become one of Steam's top 100 most-wishlisted games with 450,000 wishlists. Some players expressed concerns about the artistic direction of the sequel, fearing a shift to a more generic style, but developers assured fans that AI is not being used in the game's development.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Like Baby Steps, the devs’ speedrun reaction video is hilarious, unpredictable, and one giant troll

Bennett Foddy, co-creator of Baby Steps, questioned the authenticity of reactions in developer react videos, referencing Markiplier's performances in Getting Over It as potentially exaggerated. During a speedrun commentary, the developers provided humorous insights, celebrating the player's skill and clever exploits. Conan O'Brien's appearance on Hot Ones showcased his comedic approach to the spicy challenge, emphasizing the blend of authenticity and performance in entertainment.