interactive experience Archives

AppWizard

January 5, 2026

It doesn’t matter that there are no big new games in January because you can just play 744 hours of Ball x Pit instead

Ball x Pit is an indie roguelike game that launched in October 2025 and sold 300,000 copies within five days. The gameplay involves shooting bouncing balls at waves of enemies while incorporating city-building mechanics. Players can unlock various balls with unique characteristics and combine them for powerful effects. There are 16 distinct characters, each with unique traits that affect gameplay. Players engage in resource management and city-building between rounds, which enhances the overall experience. The game combines vibrant aesthetics with innovative mechanics, making it a notable title in the gaming landscape.

AppWizard

December 17, 2025

There’s more to Horses than the Steam ban: The controversial horror game is a great example of how games can effectively borrow from film, and how they can also stumble

Steam rejected Santa Ragione's new art horror game, Horses, due to its unsettling content, which led to controversy and a lack of clarity from Valve regarding the ban. The game is visually striking and thematically cohesive, exploring routine through the character Anselmo's daily chores on a farm, but it struggles to engage players meaningfully. Valve's guidelines prohibit content designed to "shock or disgust," and while Horses achieves its goal of provoking thought and discomfort, it ultimately fails to fully realize its potential as an interactive experience. The game's pacing and linear progression in the latter half undermine its narrative impact, as it does not allow players time to reflect on the unsettling themes presented. The controversy has sparked discussions about the gaming industry's approach to controversial topics.

AppWizard

December 4, 2025

How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass on December 4

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass will showcase the latest titles in PC gaming, featuring a selection process by over 120 industry experts who vote on 100 games to determine the 25 Most Wanted titles. This year's longlist includes games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Resident Evil Requiem, and 007 First Light. The event will be streamed on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, GamesRadar+, Ginx TV, Steam, and Bilibili, with localized subtitles in multiple languages. Popular streamers will provide live commentary, and a pre-show will air 30 minutes before the main event.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

How to watch PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass 2025 — Times, platforms, everything you need to know

On December 4, PC Gamer will host the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted by Xbox Game Pass 2025, showcasing the 25 most awaited PC games in development along with trailers and exclusive content for over 50 upcoming titles. The event starts at 12:00 PM PST and will be streamed on various platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, featuring localized subtitles in multiple languages. Popular streamers will provide live reactions during the event. Highlights include trailers for Rogue Point, High On Life 2, Cairn, Killer Floor 3, and Witchspire, as well as a gameplay trailer for Remnant Protocol and announcements from developers like Dotemu and Lightbulb Crew.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Driver discount programs, estate classes and multi-player Minecraft offered in Pequot Lakes

Pequot Lakes Community Education is offering several courses for various interests and age groups. Participants can register online at pequotlakes.arux.app or by calling 218-568-9200. - 55+ Driver Discount Program: Scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pequot Lakes Community Library. The class fee is not specified. Pre-registration is required; walk-ins will not be accepted. - Estate Essentials: Q & A with a MN Will & Trust Attorney: An online session on Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee is not specified. Participants can ask questions about wills, trusts, probate, nursing homes, taxes, and beneficiaries. - Multi-Player Minecraft: Theme Park Builder (ages 1-5): Online course on Thursdays, December 11 and 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is not specified. Participants will create a custom theme park and receive a copy of their world post-class. A PC or Macbook is required; Chromebooks, tablets, and phones are not compatible.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

Wuxia MMO Where Winds Meet is full of AI chatbot NPCs, and people are doing all the standard obscene stuff to them: ‘I made him think that my character was pregnant with his child’

Where Winds Meet, a multiplayer ARPG, has achieved 190,000 concurrent players on Steam, partly due to its use of large language model chatbots for non-playable characters (NPCs). Players can interact with these NPCs through text or voice, leading to creative and humorous exchanges. For example, one player humorously claimed their character was pregnant with an NPC's child, while another asked about recipes involving ketchup and potatoes, prompting the NPC to reference the historical context of the Song dynasty. Reactions to the AI NPCs are mixed; some players enjoy the interactions, while others express dissatisfaction, with one user stating they reconsidered downloading the game because of the AI integration.

AppWizard

November 8, 2025

Google app redesigning voice search on Android

The Google app is updating its voice search feature with a new interface that includes a prominently displayed ‘G’ logo and a “What’s on your mind?” prompt. The previous compact waveform has been replaced by a dynamic arc that vibrates with the user's voice. A new shortcut, “Search a song,” has been added, replacing the globe animation with a “Play Sing Hum” option. The sound cues for microphone activity have also been refreshed. This redesign is not yet widely available on Android devices.

Winsage

November 5, 2025

Microsoft tests replacing Search with Copilot in Windows 11

Microsoft has integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into Windows, with the "Ask Copilot anything" search box now available in the latest Windows Insider Dev and Beta builds, though it is off by default. Users can activate it to receive a blend of traditional search results and AI interactions. The Copilot search box features a glasses icon for visual inquiries and a microphone icon for voice interactions. To enable the feature, users must be on Windows Insider build 26220.7051 or higher and use a utility called ViveTool to unlock it. The Copilot box can be toggled on in the Taskbar settings after enabling it.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

MGA’s Miniverse™ Brings Minecraft™ to Life in Miniature with New Make It Mini™ Collection

MGA Entertainment has launched the MGA’s Miniverse™ Make It Mini™ Minecraft™ collection, a line of miniature DIY collectibles that allows fans to build and customize real-life versions of iconic Minecraft tools, weapons, and items. Each blind-packaged capsule contains miniature blocks, tools, and accessories, with 12 unique miniatures available to collect. The collection is priced at .99 and will be available starting November 1 at major retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart, and the MGA Shop. The interactive experience is designed for ages 8 and up. Fans can share their creations using the hashtag #MiniverseMinecraft.

AppWizard

November 3, 2025

Boring always-on displays are history: Android 17 will let apps show controls on your phone’s idle screen

Google is set to launch Android 17, introducing a feature called "Min Mode" that enhances the always-on display by allowing select applications to project functional, minimalist interfaces on the screen without waking the device or draining the battery. This feature will enable users to access live navigation, track workout statistics, and manage music controls while the phone is in sleep mode. Google Maps will be among the first apps to provide simple monochrome directions. Developers can create specialized layouts for a clean aesthetic in low-powered states, and the system will prevent burn-in by shifting pixels periodically. Min Mode will not replace the traditional always-on display but will offer an alternative for a more interactive experience.