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Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died
AppWizard
June 4, 2026

Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died

John Blanche, a prominent illustrator known for his work in fantasy and science fiction, particularly with Warhammer 40,000 and other Games Workshop properties, passed away earlier this week at the age of 77. His death was confirmed by fellow artist Trish Carden on Facebook. Blanche contributed to video games such as the original Space Hulk and Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, and received special thanks in titles like Vermintide 2 and Fire Warrior. He retired from Games Workshop in 2023 due to health issues. The art community has expressed admiration and sorrow over his passing, highlighting his significant influence on the genre.
The new animation for Warhammer 40,000's upcoming 11th edition goes incredibly hard
AppWizard
June 1, 2026

The new animation for Warhammer 40,000’s upcoming 11th edition goes incredibly hard

The latest trailer for Warhammer 40,000's 11th edition features the phrase "there is no peace amongst the stars," a line that has been part of the franchise since 1987. The trailer showcases The Emperor in various states of decay, reflecting his 10,000 years on the throne, and includes visuals of the Warp and its deities. It follows a pilgrim's journey to the Golden Throne, highlighting conflicts between factions such as the Adeptus Mechanicus and necrons, Salamander marines and tyranids, and the Astra Militarum against the Night Lords. The aeldari are shown in a rare moment of peace, contrasting with the chaos of other factions. Notably, the t'au, drukhari, Leagues of Votann, and genestealer cults are absent from the trailer. The new edition is set to launch on June 20.
Bhashiva's tiger warriors are an addition to Total War: Warhammer 3 worth the money and the wait
AppWizard
May 20, 2026

Bhashiva’s tiger warriors are an addition to Total War: Warhammer 3 worth the money and the wait

In 2006, the supplement Tome of Corruption introduced an illustration of a tiger-headed warrior, suggesting the existence of tiger-headed beastmen in the Warhammer World. This concept gained traction over the years, culminating in the release of tiger warriors as a playable army in Total War: Warhammer 3, which surprised many players. The new content is available as a downloadable content (DLC) pack priced at five dollars, featuring Bhashiva the White Tiger as a legendary lord in a character pack format. This approach contrasts with previous pricing strategies that faced criticism. Additionally, the Warhammer Skulls event will introduce a complimentary legendary hero, Taoyan the Merciless, for Cathay armies, enhancing gameplay and narrative opportunities.
Take-Two CEO says "Borderlands wouldn't have been a hit" without $50 million art style change gamble
AppWizard
May 18, 2026

Take-Two CEO says “Borderlands wouldn’t have been a hit” without $50 million art style change gamble

The original Borderlands, unveiled in 2007, resembled other mid-2000s shooters with a muted aesthetic. As the game neared release, Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive faced a decision about its art style, which was deemed insufficient by his team. Despite the risk of delaying the project and the significant investment already made, Zelnick chose to support a shift to a hand-inked art style, which ultimately contributed to the game's success. He described this decision as a gamble that few in the industry would have taken, emphasizing the importance of trusting creative vision and fostering innovation within the company.
The Invisible Messenger: How imo Quietly Built 200 Million Users by Serving Migrant Workers
AppWizard
May 7, 2026

The Invisible Messenger: How imo Quietly Built 200 Million Users by Serving Migrant Workers

imo is a messaging application launched in 2007 by two former Google engineers, which has over 200 million active users. It focuses on labor migrants from the Global South, offering reliable video calling even on poor connections. The app grew organically as migrants shared it with their families and communities, particularly in regions with limited connectivity. imo has developed into a fully-featured messaging platform, serving as essential infrastructure for millions of migrant families to maintain connections. Its growth strategy involved avoiding direct competition in saturated markets and addressing the specific needs of migrant workers.
Denuvo dealt major blow as crackers claim all non-VR games with the anti-tamper have been bypassed
AppWizard
April 28, 2026

Denuvo dealt major blow as crackers claim all non-VR games with the anti-tamper have been bypassed

Every non-VR game utilizing Denuvo DRM has been successfully compromised due to the emergence of the Hypervisor bypass, a method that deceives Denuvo into believing it is functioning correctly. This technique requires users to disable Driver Signature Enforcement, raising security concerns. The CrackWatch subreddit reports that all non-VR Denuvo games have been cracked or bypassed to some degree, with Capcom's Pragmata being completely bypassed just two days before its official launch. Cracking Denuvo within the first week of a game's release can lead to revenue losses of up to 20% for developers and publishers. Irdeto is actively developing updated security versions to address the Hypervisor bypass, assuring that these measures will not compromise game performance.
Top-rated Steam PC Games Released Last Week (13–19th of April)
AppWizard
April 21, 2026

Top-rated Steam PC Games Released Last Week (13–19th of April)

- PRAGMATA: 96% positive reviews from 8,155 ratings, Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Genre: Action, Adventure, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - MOUSE: P.I. For Hire: 95% positive reviews from 3,026 ratings, Developer: Fumi Games, Publisher: PlaySide, Genre: Action, Indie, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts: 99% positive reviews from 308 ratings, Developer: Yaza Games, Publisher: Mythwright, Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Lucky Tower Ultimate: 94% positive reviews from 1,643 ratings, Developer: Studio Seufz, Publisher: AMC Games, Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - ShantyTown: 100% positive reviews from 111 ratings, Developer: Erik Rempen, Publisher: Kinephantom Games, Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Gecko Gods: 97% positive reviews from 157 ratings, Developer: Inresin, Publisher: Super Rare Originals, Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Moves Of The Diamond Hand: 100% positive reviews from 50 ratings, Developer: Cosmo D Studios, Publisher: Cosmo D Studios, Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Release Date: 13 Apr, 2026. - Fishing Inc: 92% positive reviews from 307 ratings, Developer: BigBonk Studio, Publisher: BigBonk Studio, Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Release Date: 14 Apr, 2026. - Nekokami - The Human Restoration Project: 100% positive reviews from 50 ratings, Developer: Rocket-in-Bottle, Publisher: Rocket-in-Bottle, Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Release Date: 13 Apr, 2026. - Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Gold Edition (Classic): 96% positive reviews from 82 ratings, Developer: Black Hole Entertainment, Publisher: SNEG, Genre: Strategy, Release Date: 13 Apr, 2026. - Atomic Heart - Blood On Crystal: 93% positive reviews from 308 ratings, Developer: Mundfish, Publisher: Focus Entertainment, Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Loot Loop: 91% positive reviews from 319 ratings, Developer: BitBrew, Publisher: BitBrew, Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Release Date: 13 Apr, 2026. - BUNNY GARDEN 2: 93% positive reviews from 161 ratings, Developer: qureate, Publisher: qureate, Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Release Date: 13 Apr, 2026. - Airborne Empire: 89% positive reviews from 665 ratings, Developer: The Wandering Band LLC, Publisher: Stray Fawn Publishing, Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Release Date: 17 Apr, 2026. - Windrose: 86% positive reviews from 13,030 ratings, Developer: Kraken Express, Publisher: Kraken Express, Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG, Release Date: 14 Apr, 2026. - The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2: 90% positive reviews from 21 ratings, Developer: 橘音, Publisher: 橘音, Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Release Date: 14 Apr, 2026. - OPUS: Prism Peak: 91% positive reviews from 391 ratings, Developer: SIGONO INC., Publisher: SHUEISHA GAMES, Genre: Adventure, Indie, Release Date: 15 Apr, 2026. - Cozy Sanctuary: 100% positive reviews from 34 ratings, Developer: OverPowered Team, Publisher: Isolated Games Publishing, Genre: Casual, Simulation, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - PRAGMATA: Shelter Variety Pack: 98% positive reviews from 59 ratings, Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Genre: Action, Adventure, Release Date: 16 Apr, 2026. - Portal 2: Community Edition: 89% positive reviews from 277 ratings, Developer: P2:CE Team, Publisher: P2:CE Team, Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Release Date: 17 Apr, 2026. - Electrogical: 94% positive reviews from 67 ratings, Developer: kinjo, Publisher: Phoenixx Inc., Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Release Date: 17 Apr, 2026.
Dwarf Fortress is coming to Magic: The Gathering and I'm beginning to suspect Wizards of the Coast is targeting me, specifically
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

Dwarf Fortress is coming to Magic: The Gathering and I’m beginning to suspect Wizards of the Coast is targeting me, specifically

Wizards of the Coast announced a collaboration between Magic: The Gathering and Dwarf Fortress as part of the Secret Lair's Back to School superdrop. The Dwarf Fortress x Magic: The Gathering set features unique illustrations, including a trapped dwarf facing a vampiric Ñ and a capital D unleashing dragonfire. One illustration, titled Communal Brewing, depicts dwarves gathering in a dining hall. The card designs utilize ASCII art, reflecting the game's origins. The Secret Lair x Dwarf Fortress: Create New World set will be available for order starting April 27 on the Secret Lair website.
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