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AppWizard

December 2, 2025

This week in PC games: Marvel beat ’em ups, Nightdive shooter revivals and a festive selection of horror games

December will see the release of several new games, including: - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A nostalgic beat 'em up from Dotemu. - Wild Growth: An incremental strategy game where players heal a Norse warband. - Tingus Goose: A game featuring trees that sprout baby geese. - Sleep Awake: A horror game focused on sleep deprivation and madness. - Horses: A surreal farming fable exploring psychosexual themes. - Don't Scream Together: A cooperative horror game requiring microphone use. - Blood: Refreshed Supply: A revitalized version of the classic 1997 shooter. - Routine: A sci-fi horror adventure set on a derelict Moonbase. - Flotsam: A city-builder leaving early access, allowing players to build floating communities. - Octopath Traveller 0: A prequel to the RPG incorporating elements from Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. - Agreeee: A humorous take on agreeing to terms and conditions. Additionally, new downloadable content will be available for games like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Total War: Warhammer III, Destiny 2, and Mechwarrior V.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

If The Last of Us hasn’t broken your heart yet, grab it at half price in the Black Friday sales

Fanatical is offering a 56% discount on The Last of Us Part 1, reducing the price from £49.99 to £22.24. This deal is available until Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. The game features a narrative centered on the evolving relationship between Joel and Ellie in a post-apocalyptic world, exploring themes of love, redemption, and trust.

Tech Optimizer

November 27, 2025

How Letta builds production-ready AI agents with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL

AI agents benefit from persistent memory, enabling them to recall past interactions and maintain context, which enhances customer experience in scenarios like customer service. The Letta Developer Platform allows developers to create stateful agents with advanced context management features. It supports self-hosting within a virtual private cloud and uses Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL for long-term memory storage. Aurora PostgreSQL offers capabilities such as efficient similarity searches with the pgvector extension, sub-second query latency, and dynamic storage scaling. Letta operates as a persistent service, allowing agents to function independently and scale horizontally using Kubernetes. The platform supports multi-tenancy and includes enterprise features for security and monitoring. To set up an Aurora Serverless cluster for Letta, users must create a database on Amazon RDS, configure security group access, and install the pgvector extension. Letta connects to Aurora using a PostgreSQL connection string. After establishing the connection, users can create agents, send messages, and view agent states and conversation histories stored in Aurora. Letta organizes data in 42 tables, including those for agents, messages, and memory blocks. Users can explore the database schema and examine the structure of stored messages and embeddings. Finally, it is recommended to delete the Aurora cluster and associated resources after completing the integration to avoid charges.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Spellcasters Chronicles is my kind of MOBA, where I can summon skyscraper-sized titans, create an army of lizards, and just live happily in the chaos

Quantic Dream's Spellcasters Chronicles is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) that features third-person gameplay, allowing players to control spellcasters with summonable grunts and abilities. Matches are structured as 3v3 encounters lasting around 30 minutes, with players able to enhance their abilities through leveling up. The game currently has six heroes and various deck abilities, with clear visual cues for allies and enemies. Players engage in strategic moments, such as healing grunts and summoning titans, which can significantly impact the outcome of battles. The game is designed to be accessible for newcomers while offering depth for experienced players, encouraging mastery of its mechanics and strategies.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

It turns out that I’ve been carrying heavy items wrong in Arc Raiders for over 50 hours, though the best method is far from intuitive

In Arc Raiders, players face gameplay mechanics that involve weapon swapping, reloading, healing, and climbing, which add strategic depth. Transporting crates for accessing Field Depots leaves players defenseless as they must drop their weapons. In the dangerous environment of Stella Montis, players carry power cells to unlock doors, increasing tension. Many players avoid looting Field Depots due to the associated risks. Players can use stamina to boost movement speed, but the pace remains slow, leading to vulnerability. A unique feature allows players to sprint backwards while carrying items, offering a slightly faster pace at the cost of visibility. Enhancing stamina through skill upgrades is recommended for efficiency, as minimizing time spent carrying heavy crates is crucial for survival.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

In defense of tab-targeting: MMO devs have been trying to put dodge rolls in their games for 10+ years to avoid WoW, and it’s never worked

PC Gamer's column on MMORPGs explores trends in the genre, particularly the shift from tab-targeting systems to action combat systems among MMO designers. This trend emerged in the late 2010s and 2020s, with a prevailing belief that tab-targeting is outdated. The Old School RuneScape (OSRS) wiki highlights a mechanic called "tick eating," where players can consume food just before taking lethal damage, showcasing strategic gameplay. Action MMOs face challenges with tick rates that can hinder combat fluidity compared to single-player games, leading to a less stable experience. The author appreciates action combat but argues that tab-targeting and turn-based combat can also be engaging, emphasizing the complexity and depth of MMO combat in endgame content. The belief that action combat is superior is subjective, and the author suggests that developers should embrace traditional systems rather than reinventing them, as seen in the co-op PvE game Fellowship, which successfully integrates tab-targeting combat. The dominance of World of Warcraft in the MMO space raises questions about whether developers are overlooking the potential of established mechanics.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Marvel Rivals is adding a ‘non-combat map’ where players can ‘hang out, dance, watch videos, read books, and let your imagination run wild’

Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will launch on November 14 and will introduce Gambit and Rogue. A new non-combat map inspired by Times Square will allow players to socialize without engaging in battles. Gambit, a support class character, will have abilities that include using Chronovium-enhanced cards for healing and damage, as well as enhancing allies' jump capabilities. Rogue's abilities have not yet been revealed. Additionally, a new mode called Annihilation, featuring 18 players on a Grand Garden map, will be available starting November 27.

AppWizard

November 8, 2025

The Psychology of Blocks: Why Building in Minecraft Feels So Therapeutic

Minecraft serves as a therapeutic escape for many players, offering stress relief through its block-based universe. The game combines structure and freedom, allowing players to engage creatively without the pressure of quick reflexes or constant victories. It facilitates a flow state, where players become fully absorbed in building, providing immediate feedback and a sense of progress. The simplicity of the game encourages personal expression, and the repetitive tasks within it offer comfort and a sense of control. Additionally, the social aspects of Minecraft foster community and collaboration, enhancing the therapeutic experience. Therapists and educators are increasingly incorporating Minecraft into stress management and educational settings, highlighting its potential for promoting mindfulness and connection.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Steam’s biggest survival game warns players must “pivot or die” as transformative new update unleashes an extreme wipe

Facepunch Studios released the November Rust update, emphasizing a "Pivot or die" approach. The update revamps the progression system by introducing a comprehensive wipe of all blueprints and reducing the costs for tech tree and research unlocks: Common from 20 to 15, Uncommon from 75 to 30, Rare from 125 to 60, and Very Rare from 500 to 120. Scrap crafting costs have been removed from workbenches. The update also introduces new features such as powered Storage Adaptors, a Mini Fridge with 18 slots, expanded CCTV integration, and the return of monument puzzles. Adjustments have been made to helicopters, including the inability to repair in-flight and restrictions on using healing foods while piloting. The painting menu has been revamped, and off-ground foliage now reacts to moving objects. Regular blueprint wipes may be considered based on player feedback.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Dream fears Minecraft career setback after breaking wrist in Sapnap sparring session

Dream, a Minecraft content creator, sustained a wrist fracture during a sparring session with fellow creator Sapnap in April 2025, which was meant to prepare Sapnap for the canceled Creator Clash 3 boxing event. The injury occurred when Dream, who had limited boxing experience, struck with his wrist instead of his knuckles while throwing punches. After experiencing wrist mobility issues and being unable to record videos, he was diagnosed with a scaphoid bone fracture that required surgery. Although he expected a one-month recovery, his healing has been prolonged, and he is currently wearing a cast and undergoing experimental ultrasonic therapy. In a YouTube video on November 4, Dream discussed the negative impact of his injury on his gaming performance, noting a decline in aim and precision while playing Minecraft, and expressed hope for recovery and a return to form.