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AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Hit cowboy co-op shooter’s servers are struggling, developer says its service provider ‘is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping’

Progress is being made on the game Far Far West, developed by Evil Raptor, which has launched on Steam. The servers are operational, but some promotional codes are experiencing issues. The studio is working on a fix and exploring a workaround for online gameplay. A patch addressing server challenges is available on the beta branch, and players are encouraged to participate in testing. Far Far West has sold over 250,000 copies within two days of release and has an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam from over 8,900 reviews. The game can be played solo or with friends using session codes or direct invites through Steam. A dedicated Beta Discord channel has been established for player feedback.

AppWizard

May 1, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 3 completely transforms vehicle damage and repairs, in the name of “calculated risks”

DICE Game Designer Chris Matte announced significant updates to vehicle gameplay in Battlefield 6 Season 3, focusing on improving combat interactions based on player feedback. The update will enhance vehicle consistency, readability, and responsiveness, addressing issues with balance in vehicle strengths and weaknesses. Key changes include: - Most anti-tank weapons will now require three hits to destroy a tank, with some exceptions. - Damage calculations will be simplified, reducing variance based on impact location and angle. - Vehicle health pools will be rebalanced, and repairs will weaken over time during combat. - Vehicle health regeneration will occur after a 12-second delay, at nearly double the rate compared to Season 2. - Tanks will have improved acceleration, turning responsiveness, and turret rotation speeds. - Damage will no longer directly affect mobility but will be linked to specific tools. - Aircraft will receive additional UI indicators for threat awareness. - Vehicle and Engineer loadouts will be redesigned for clarity and balance. - A balance pass on launchers will enhance underutilized options and ensure distinct roles for each launcher. The update aims to create a more engaging vehicle gameplay experience, empowering players to make meaningful decisions and take calculated risks. Battlefield 6 Season 3 is set to launch in May, with detailed patch notes to follow.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Denuvo is finally dead: every PC game protected by the DRM can now be cracked or bypassed

A group of hackers has declared Denuvo, a digital rights management (DRM) software, as "fully useless" after successfully bypassing its protections, which have been in place since 2014. They achieved this through two main strategies: direct cracking, which removes Denuvo from games, and hypervisor bypass, which deceives Denuvo into functioning normally. These methods have been applied to games like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem. Recently, a prominent hacker announced the release of hypervisor bypasses for EA Sports games, confirming that all games using Denuvo can now be played for free.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I’m just thankful for the memories

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a battle royale game set in a rain-drenched Prague, allowing players to choose their clan and engage in survival gameplay. It launched in 2022 with a peak player count of 29,475 but saw a decline to around 1,000 players before ceasing content updates in 2023. The game was announced to close in October 2025 after four years. Bloodhunt featured atmospheric representation of the World of Darkness, parkour mechanics for navigation, and character customization options that reflected clan aesthetics. However, it faced balance issues, cheating problems, and struggled to compete in a saturated market. Despite these challenges, a vibrant community remained engaged with the game, sharing memories and experiences.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

This legendary game designer’s swan song strategy game isn’t off to the strongest start, but I’m still itching to play god

Peter Molyneux's game, Masters of Albion, has launched and received over 300 reviews on Steam within a few days, resulting in a mixed reception. The team at 22cans has received mild feedback, with some players noting optimization issues but showing willingness to engage. On the first day post-launch, the team addressed community concerns about performance and hinted at potential updates, including inverted mouse controls. Players have reported issues with placing essential structures before they become objectives, leading to potential soft-locks. The team released an update expressing gratitude for player support and constructive criticism. Masters of Albion is available in early access on Steam for .99, with a 10% discount during its first week.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

After over 3 years of running like dogwater on Steam Deck, one of my favorite RPGs has finally earned its Verified badge

Dread Delusion now runs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, achieving a steady 60 frames per second and offering over four hours of battery life. After the April 15 patch, frame rate dips have been largely eliminated, with only minor pauses during loading or autosaving. Developer Lovely Hellplace is working on a follow-up title, Entropy, which will build upon Dread Delusion's art style and presentation. The game features intriguing RPG quests, including one titled "The Ethics of Eating Flesh," which explores a moral dilemma involving a human meat substitute for sentient zombies.

AppWizard

April 23, 2026

Riot admits it “made mistakes” with League of Legends’ ranked season, imposes hard reset at apex levels

Riot Games is revising the matchmaking framework for League of Legends in preparation for the 2026 season, including the introduction of the Aegis of Valor for autofilled players and reinstating duo queues across all tiers. Players in apex ranks have reported issues with inconsistent matchmaking and LP gain discrepancies. In response, Riot will implement a hard reset of the apex ranked ladder with patch 26.09, placing all players at Master 0 LP. This reset aims to create a more equitable environment but may lead to "wonky matchups." All rewards for Season 1 will be distributed as planned, while Season 3 will reconcile rewards for apex-tier players based on their highest rank. Starting in 2027, LP gain and loss will increase to a maximum of 30, and minimum LP cutoffs for Challenger and Grandmaster will rise to 800 LP and 400 LP, respectively. The apex ranked reset will take effect at the beginning of Season 2 on April 29, impacting regions including BR, EUNE, EUW, LAN, NA, and TR. Initial community reactions have been more positive than expected.

Winsage

April 22, 2026

Windows 365 Link: One year of the simple, secure, purpose-built Cloud PC device

Windows 365 Link, a service launched a year ago, enhances the Windows 365 experience by providing a cloud-based Windows environment that is easy to manage, secure, and cost-effective. It allows organizations to scale Cloud PCs without local data or applications. Over the past year, it has expanded into new regions and industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Organizations using Windows 365 Link have reported benefits like reduced management burdens and seamless access for workers. The partner network has grown to over 200 resellers in 20 countries, facilitating quick deployment. Upcoming updates include support for Bluetooth device pairing, tenant branding, USB redirection, and visibility into pending updates on sign-in screens.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

Windrose sails past 1 million copies sold in six days as it hits 200,000 concurrent players

Windrose has sold over 1 million copies in less than a week since its launch on Steam. The game reached a peak of 200,000 simultaneous players. The developers, Kraken Express, expressed gratitude to the gaming community for their support and patience while working on fixes. The game features engaging naval battles, which have been positively received by players and critics alike.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly

The upcoming update for Project Zomboid, build 42.17, will enhance the sandbox experience and multiplayer gameplay with various improvements. Players can choose any 'Exclusion Zone' town as their starting point in sandbox mode, although occupational spawns are limited to four 'canon' towns. The update introduces a new selection of VHS tapes for skill training, which can be found throughout the game world. Balancing adjustments include increased points for the Smoker and High Thirst traits, a reduced cost for the Nutritionist trait, and changes to how Chefs and Farmers function. Loot drop rates for 'other loot' have been increased, and vehicles in Apocalypse mode are more likely to contain fuel. Stendo's Firearms Emporium is being updated for better consistency in store loot. A prototype feature allowing players to enable sprinters in multiplayer has been introduced, adding urgency to gameplay. The Indie Stone is also working on improving controller support based on player feedback.