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Would You Trust an AI Designed to Love You Unconditionally? 'Limerence' Launches October 29 for PC
AppWizard
September 28, 2026

Would You Trust an AI Designed to Love You Unconditionally? ‘Limerence’ Launches October 29 for PC

Salix Games will release Limerence, a narrative experience co-developed with Gameinaframe, for PC on October 29, 2026. Players will assume the role of Claire, who, after experiencing personal loss, engages with an AI relationship app called LiAIson to create a partner named Kai. The game explores themes of human connection versus AI companionship, focusing on the implications of a relationship based on emotional needs rather than genuine human interaction. Key features include a simulated smartphone interface, relationship-building with the AI companion, decision-making that affects Claire's emotional journey, and the exploration of digital life and its truths.
This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?
AppWizard
September 28, 2026

This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?

Iron Lung is an acclaimed indie horror game that has inspired a film adaptation by Markiplier. The genre of vehicular horror is largely unexplored, with few titles like Barotrauma and Klekta. The Temple is an upcoming total conversion mod for Half-Life 2 that allows players to navigate a horror-filled submarine and expands the experience into space. It is part of MapLabs and promises over two hours of gameplay, featuring three vehicles and a visually impressive environment. The mod includes elements inspired by Amnesia: The Dark Descent, such as invisible water monsters and a talking crow companion. The creator, Klems, has hinted at a potential release "very soon, possibly next month."
My favorite $6 RPG on Steam just got a beastmode free 'Enhanced Edition' update
AppWizard
September 26, 2026

My favorite $6 RPG on Steam just got a beastmode free ‘Enhanced Edition’ update

FlyKnight is a first-person RPG inspired by classics like King's Field and Lunacid, priced affordably. It recently received a free update called the GOTY/Enhanced/Definitive Edition, which includes multiple difficulty levels, item and enemy randomization, four new weapon types, performance improvements for Steam Deck users, and various refinements. The game features a unique combat system with locational limb damage, allowing players to target specific weak spots. The gameplay is slow-paced and skill-demanding, focusing on distance control and perfect blocks. The game is currently available at a limited-time sale price until September 30.
Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease

The Android Dev Summit will take place in 2026 at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, with a satellite event in London. It will feature a keynote address from Android leadership and will be organized into four tracks: AI Experiences, Android XR, Apps Foundation, and Tools and Performance. Notable sessions include one on enhancing apps with graphics features in Jetpack Compose and Android 18. The conference will also cover themes such as app integration with advanced technologies like Gemini and the Android intelligence system. The event is scheduled for October 28-29, 2026.
Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: 'We're giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players' in order to 'mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over'
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: ‘We’re giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players’ in order to ‘mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over’

Aleksandar Gavrilović has introduced a governance model at Summer Eternal that incorporates the interests of all stakeholders, including a player cooperative within a non-profit organization. Players will not profit personally but will have a say in how the organization’s income is allocated, aiming to rebuild trust in the gaming industry. Summer Eternal is pioneering a model that provides ownership stakes and profit-sharing to freelancers and customers, with players having a democratic influence supported by 5% of the profits. The studio will launch the Summer Eternal Anthology Vol. 1, featuring essays from notable contributors, available for preorder for one more day.
The latest co-op indie game to take over the internet is like one of my favourite board games, just with bombs
AppWizard
September 20, 2026

The latest co-op indie game to take over the internet is like one of my favourite board games, just with bombs

Bombanana is a cooperative game where players take on the roles of monkeys with restricted sensory abilities: one is blind, another is deaf, and a third is mute. This setup complicates communication and strategy, leading to chaotic gameplay reminiscent of Team 3. Players must work together to defuse bombs, with the sighted player observing the bomb's mechanisms and relaying information to the mute player holding the instruction manual. The game features escalating challenges and puzzles, creating a humorous yet tense atmosphere. Despite struggles and failures, the experience fosters laughter and camaraderie among players.
Bill Gates’s 'kind lesson' that Windows developer, now a billionaire, took to Sea when he built his $500 million Yacht
Winsage
September 17, 2026

Bill Gates’s ‘kind lesson’ that Windows developer, now a billionaire, took to Sea when he built his $500 million Yacht

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, created a custom-built superyacht named Leviathan, delivered by Oceanco. The 364-foot yacht features a glass wall etched with the names of nearly 3,000 contributors, honoring the collaborative effort behind its creation. Leviathan includes luxurious amenities like a 10-meter swimming pool and operates as a sophisticated oceanic base, equipped with a dive and scientific workstation, a laboratory, and 3D printing capabilities. The yacht also has an entertainment lounge optimized for holographic displays and a soundproof suite for music and video editing.
The real reason your Windows 11 taskbar couldn’t move for 5 years
Winsage
September 17, 2026

The real reason your Windows 11 taskbar couldn’t move for 5 years

Tali Roth, overseeing Windows core user experience, revealed that Windows 11 did not inherit significant portions of the legacy Win32 code, particularly affecting the taskbar's customization and repositioning features. Microsoft had to rebuild the taskbar from scratch, which complicated the ability to allow users to move it, as each application would need to adapt to such changes. Initially, the demand for a movable taskbar was low, but user feedback prompted Microsoft to reconsider. Similarly, the Start menu in Windows 11 offered fewer customization options compared to Windows 10 due to a design shift towards a minimalist aesthetic, making it difficult to reintegrate previous features. Microsoft is balancing user feedback with its design vision as it evolves the Windows experience.
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