Halloween Archives

AppWizard

May 26, 2025

Pick up the Left 4 Dead games for cheaper than a pack of gum in the new Steam sale that’s all about zombies, and also vampires

The Zombies vs. Vampires Fest on Steam is currently running through June 2 and features a variety of games centered around zombies and vampires. Notable titles include The Last of Us, Dying Light 2, Telltale's The Walking Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2, V Rising, Evil West, and Vampire Survivors. Left 4 Dead is available for one dollar. The sale ends on June 2 at 10 am PT.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

RiverDogs release 2025 Promo Schedule, headlined by Drone Light Show, A Minecraft Movie Night

The RiverDogs will begin their 2025 season on April 4th with a 66-game home slate, featuring various promotional events. Highlights include: - Opening Weekend (April 4-6) with giveaways such as a magnet schedule, limited-edition replica jerseys, and a "comeback" yo-yo for children. - Fight Night (April 19) with a Pillow Fight Night and a live boxing match. - Golf Night (May 10) with golf-themed games and a giveaway. - Minecraft Movie Night (May 11) with themed activities for Mother's Day. - TP/Mischief Night (May 31) encouraging playful toilet papering. - Charlie’s Not-So-Spooky Halloween (June 1) for kids' trick-or-treating. - Dino Night (June 14) featuring life-sized dinosaurs. - Carolina Day (June 28) with a drone light show. - Star Wars Night (June 29) with themed activities. - Margaritaville Night (July 12) honoring Jimmy Buffett. - A Knight at The Joe (August 2) with medieval-themed activities. Weekly promotions include: - Dog Day Tuesday - Wild Card Wednesday - Thirsty Thursday - Boeing Red Shirt Friday with post-game fireworks - Saturday Show at The Joe - MUSC Health Family Sunday with family-friendly activities.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

Minecraft 1.23 on PlayStation

Players can download the latest update, Bedrock Edition 1.23, on PlayStation for Minecraft, which introduces new seeds and harvesting items. The update allows players to cultivate diverse crops, including cabbage, grapes, and rye, and introduces new gameplay elements such as scarecrows for crop protection and tractors for harvesting. Cabbage can be shared with rabbits, grapes can be used for crafting drinks and enhancing aesthetics, and rye offers an alternative to wheat. The update enhances the agricultural experience significantly compared to version 1.21.51.

Winsage

February 6, 2025

Canonical Delivers Ubuntu Tar Archives for Easy Installation in the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Canonical has introduced a new tar-format archive for installing Ubuntu on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing users to bypass the Microsoft Store. This enhancement facilitates easier customization and deployment, particularly beneficial for enterprises needing tailored Linux environments. Developers and system administrators can now distribute, install, and manage Ubuntu WSL instances directly from tar files. The new capability is available for WSL version 2.4.8 and higher, enabling installation with the command "wsl --install ubuntu" and allowing for manual downloading and installation of tar archives.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Xbox Game Pass loses eight games in December 2024

On December 15, 2024, the following games will leave Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 4, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Quarry, Amnesia: The Bunker, Hello Neighbor 2, Forager, Tin Hearts, and Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan. Forza Horizon 4 has five discontinued achievements. Rise of the Tomb Raider has two partly discontinued achievements and typically requires 40 to 50 hours to complete the main storyline. The Quarry requires approximately 40 to 50 hours to unlock all achievements, with 22 being missable. Hello Neighbor 2 allows players to unlock all 14 achievements in about two hours. Amnesia: The Bunker can be completed in around ten hours, featuring unique achievements. Forager has 23 achievements that usually take 40 to 50 hours to unlock, but can be completed in 15 to 20 hours with a walkthrough. Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan has 39 achievements, estimated to take 15 to 20 hours for completion, with several missable achievements. Tin Hearts has one discontinued achievement, affecting its completion status. Only one game has been confirmed for the December Game Pass lineup so far.

AppWizard

November 21, 2024

Google could soon let you bring Santa into your phone calls (APK teardown)

Google is enhancing its Phone app with two new festive Audio Emoji sounds for the holiday season: a New Year-themed sound featuring fireworks, a cheering crowd, and party horns, and a Christmas-themed sound with sleigh bells and Santa saying “ho ho ho.” These additions will be available in early to mid-December, following the removal of a Halloween Audio Emoji.

AppWizard

November 12, 2024

Tripwire says it’s ‘leaving no game behind’ as it releases a surprise update for the 7-year-old Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Tripwire Interactive released a significant update for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on October 24, 2023, marking the first major update since June 2021. The update improves server behavior and security and fixes various VOIP-related bugs. Player engagement has increased, with concurrent users peaking at 1,390, a rise from previous months' few hundred players. The base game is currently available on Steam for .24, and the digital deluxe edition for .49, both representing a 95% discount off the regular price.

BetaBeacon

November 11, 2024

A horror game after Halloween? This one hit all the right marks

Metro Awakening is a 12-hour campaign with unique environments and a compelling story. Players take on the role of a doctor whose wife hears the voice of their long-dead son, leading to a mysterious journey. The game features radioactive areas where players must wear a gas mask and find filters to explore further. Despite not being a horror fan, the macabre scenes and creatures in the game were intriguing. Horror plays a significant role in the story and atmosphere of the game, making it worth a try even for non-horror fans.

Winsage

November 3, 2024

Microsoft’s Recall feature for Windows pushed back again as privacy and security matters keep the AI tool on hold

Microsoft's AI-driven Recall feature, designed to capture and record desktop activity in Windows 11, has faced delays due to privacy and security concerns. Critics have raised alarms about the potential for sensitive personal information to be captured, highlighting vulnerabilities such as the lack of data encryption. Initially postponed to enhance privacy measures, Microsoft planned a testing phase for October 2024 but announced another delay on Halloween, pushing the release back to December 2024 for Windows Insider Program testers with Copilot+ PCs. The company is focused on improving data collection control and secure information storage. There are speculations that Recall could be abandoned if privacy and security issues are not adequately addressed.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

Gift Guide: Best PC Games to Give or Get in 2024

PC gaming in 2024 continues to be a versatile platform, integrating major console titles and indie games. A curated list of recommended PC games for gifts includes: Best PC Adventure Games and Visual Novels: - No Case Should Remain Unsolved: .99 - Mouthwashing: .99 - Slay the Princess Pristine Cut: .99 - 1000xResist: .99 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: .99 - Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: .99 Best PC RPGs and JRPGs: - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail: .99 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak: .99 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: .99 - Metaphor: ReFantazio: .99 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: .99 - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: .99 - Persona 3 Reload: .99 - Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven: .99