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Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company's 'most successful cloud game debuts'
AppWizard
August 13, 2026

Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company’s ‘most successful cloud game debuts’

Netflix has announced the closure of Night School Studios and its Helsinki-based Moonloot studio shortly after the launch of its latest title, Unhinged. Night School Studios, acquired in 2021, was known for its storytelling in games like Oxenfree and Afterparty. The closure follows the dissolution of Team Blue, indicating a strategic pivot for Netflix in its gaming operations. Additionally, Netflix is seeking a new Director of Generative AI for Games, offering a salary of up to 0,000, reflecting a trend towards integrating AI technologies in gaming. The company is also implementing broader cuts within its gaming division to streamline operations.
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AppWizard
August 12, 2026

I checked GOG’s most popular games and found shocking gaps in updates, DLC, languages, soundtracks, and more — 1,140 games are affected with 1,531 issues

GOG has become a popular platform for PC gamers to purchase and manage game collections, emphasizing consumer rights and true game ownership. However, a user-maintained catalog titled "Games that treat GOG customers as 2nd Class," last updated on August 11, 2026, lists 1,140 games with a total of 1,531 reported issues, including missing updates (308), languages (100), free DLC (51), paid DLC (200), features (111), soundtracks (439), builds (278), and region locking (12). Developers and publishers are responsible for the content included in GOG submissions, with Devolver Digital and THQ Nordic GmbH noted for having 29 issues each. GOG's DRM-free requirement and smaller user base compared to Steam contribute to these challenges, leading to concerns about the value of purchasing games that may lack features available on other platforms.
Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
AppWizard
August 12, 2026

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google introduced new features in its Pixel 11 Pro smartphone, including a light that indicates when its Gemini AI is processing commands and a forthcoming Android feature named Halo that provides real-time updates on AI task progress. The company aims to reduce the need for users to micromanage their devices by allowing AI to handle routine tasks, such as scheduling appointments. Google anticipates consumer needs three years ahead in its Android development, focusing on how AI can enhance user experience. Other companies, like Samsung and Apple, are also investing in AI integration, with Apple planning to revamp Siri for better functionality. Despite advancements, there is growing consumer skepticism about AI, with 79% of Americans expressing distrust in businesses to use AI responsibly.
Microsoft Windows 0-Day Attack Deploys Lazarus Rootkit—Patch Now
Winsage
August 12, 2026

Microsoft Windows 0-Day Attack Deploys Lazarus Rootkit—Patch Now

Microsoft released a patch for a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-68820, which is being exploited by cybercriminals, specifically the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally, posing a significant risk to affected systems. The August 2026 Patch Tuesday update addressed 421 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, with CVE-2026-68820 being the only one confirmed to be actively exploited. The vulnerability's impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability are rated as High. Users of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and various versions of Windows Server should prioritize deploying the patch for this vulnerability.
AI finds so many Windows flaws, Microsoft can’t keep up. Should you worry?
Winsage
August 11, 2026

AI finds so many Windows flaws, Microsoft can’t keep up. Should you worry?

A consortium of tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Apple, and Anthropic, is working on cybersecurity by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities. The platform Mythos has made it easier to find security flaws, but it has resulted in more vulnerabilities than companies, especially Microsoft, can manage. Microsoft is currently focusing on high-severity security threats, with plans to address moderate-severity flaws later, but lacks an immediate strategy for low-severity issues.
5 Hit PC Games No One Remembers Today
AppWizard
August 8, 2026

5 Hit PC Games No One Remembers Today

Black & White is a pioneering title from Electronic Arts where players act as a deity influencing civilizations through kindness or tyranny, featuring innovative design and strategic systems. Planescape: Torment, developed by Black Isle and published by Interplay, immerses players in the city of Sigil as The Nameless One, focusing on dialogue for conflict resolution rather than combat, offering rich narratives and characters. Myth: The Fallen Lords, developed by Bungie, is a real-time tactics game where players command a squad against dark forces, emphasizing real-time combat without resource management and featuring an innovative physics engine. Nox, released in 2000, is an action role-playing game where players control Jack in a fantasy realm, offering three distinct classes and a deep magic system, encouraging replayability and featuring multiplayer mode. FreeSpace 2, released by Volition and Interplay, is a space combat game known for its epic battles, a variety of ships and weapons, and exhilarating dogfighting mechanics, remaining a notable title in the space flight genre nearly three decades later.
PC gamers save $170 in new 8-game bundle that includes 2024 award winning RPG
AppWizard
August 5, 2026

PC gamers save $170 in new 8-game bundle that includes 2024 award winning RPG

PC gamers can access the August 2026 Humble Choice bundle for .99, which includes eight games and an additional DLC. The bundle features: 1. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Release Date: January 25, 2024 - Steam Rating: 90% positive 2. Dead Cells + The Bad Seed DLC - Release Date: August 6, 2018 - Steam Rating: 97% positive 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Release Date: June 16, 2022 - Steam Rating: 94% positive 4. Decktamer - Release Date: October 27, 2025 - Steam Rating: 85% positive 5. Conquest Dark - Release Date: April 30, 2025 - Steam Rating: 89% positive 6. Gatekeeper - Release Date: August 1, 2025 - Steam Rating: 82% positive 7. Pile Up! - Release Date: July 23, 2025 - Steam Rating: 74% positive 8. Dark Envoy - Release Date: October 24, 2023 - Steam Rating: 69% positive Proceeds from the bundle benefit Oceana, an organization focused on ocean health.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI slop music video is terrible for us all
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s AI slop music video is terrible for us all

ShiftUP CEO Kim Hyung Tae has faced criticism for a promotional video for the game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, which featured an AI-generated music composition that was deemed lacking in soul and coherence. The video showcased a surreal visual experience with the protagonist, Evie, in a skin-tight suit that raised concerns about the game's creative direction. Critics argue that the video undermines the game's narrative and visual identity, leading to disappointment among fans who anticipated a deeper narrative in the sequel. ShiftUP has a history of producing high-quality content, as seen in their previous title, Nikke, which featured a soundtrack by a seasoned composer. The backlash reflects broader concerns about the normalization of AI in creative processes within the gaming industry and its potential impact on emotional connections in games. The gaming community has expressed disappointment and reevaluated their interest in Blood Rain due to the promotional material.
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