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Persona 1 and 2 remakes are something Atlus will 'probably eventually do', which is great, but the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games are sitting right there
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

Persona 1 and 2 remakes are something Atlus will ‘probably eventually do’, which is great, but the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games are sitting right there

Kazuhisa Wada, the producer of the Persona series, hinted at the possibility of remakes for Persona 1 and 2, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation in gaming. Atlus recently remade Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne, but fans are curious about the future of Digital Devil Saga and its sequel. Shin Megami Tensei 4 remains exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, while Shin Megami Tensei 3 and 5 are available on PC. Fans are urging Atlus to prioritize remakes of Shin Megami Tensei 4, Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2, and Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon.
'If you're designing an RPG, you have to go back to the source:' The post-apocalyptic RPG Entropy takes notes from Fallout and a long-abandoned Warhammer spinoff
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

‘If you’re designing an RPG, you have to go back to the source:’ The post-apocalyptic RPG Entropy takes notes from Fallout and a long-abandoned Warhammer spinoff

Entropy is an early access RPG developed by the creators of Dread Delusion, marking a shift towards a JRPG style reminiscent of Final Fantasy 10 and Lost Odyssey, while also incorporating elements from PC gaming traditions. The game features a larger party size for tactical battles, permadeath mechanics, and locational damage. Lead developer James Wragg emphasizes the influence of tabletop gaming on the design, allowing for extensive character customization and creative freedom due to its low-fi graphics. Entropy is currently available in early access on Steam, along with a free demo for players.
The Wrapp - 8-bit dungeon crawling, blue-eyed dragons, and rusty survival games
BetaBeacon
September 5, 2026

The Wrapp – 8-bit dungeon crawling, blue-eyed dragons, and rusty survival games

- Armoured Mewtwo will be appearing in Pokémon Go raids over the weekend, drawing a crowd of players. - Xbox may be pushing to be the temporary physical media saviour, causing PlayStation to rethink their strategy. - Catherine Dellosa is prepping early access games for a work trip and will be playing Backpack Stars, a backpack management game. - Shaun Walton will be playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links with his Blue-Eyes deck. - Iwan Morris will be recovering from Gamescom and playing No More Room in Hell 2 and looking for a good zombie game. - Stephen Gregson-Wood is enjoying playing Rust Mobile's second closed beta.
King's Raid set to make its return to mobile as King's Raid Re:verse
BetaBeacon
September 5, 2026

King’s Raid set to make its return to mobile as King’s Raid Re:verse

King's Raid Re:verse is a resurrected version of the popular RPG King's Raid, set to debut at Tokyo Game Show. The new version will retain the original characters and world but with additional optimizations and balance tweaks. Masangsoft aims to please both new and returning players with the revamped game.
Which came first, Windows 95's taskbar or NeXT's Dock? Neither
Winsage
September 4, 2026

Which came first, Windows 95’s taskbar or NeXT’s Dock? Neither

The tech community recently celebrated the 31st anniversary of Windows 95, sparking discussions about its design influences, particularly regarding the potential British roots of its interface. Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer's post on X led to exchanges among ex-Microsoft employees, including Joe Belfiore, who clarified that the Windows taskbar was not inspired by the NeXT dock but rather by developments from the Cairo team, specifically a persistent "tray" for file transfers. The debate references Paul Fellows, who led the Arthur project at Acorn, which introduced the first "icon bar" in 1987, influencing both NeXTstep and Windows. Acorn's Arthur, initially a BASIC demo, became RISC OS by 1989, maintaining its foundational design elements. The timeline shows that Acorn's icon bar predated NeXTstep's dock and the Windows taskbar, with Windows 2.0 and OS/2 1.1 released in late 1987 and 1988, respectively, showing visual similarities to NeXTstep. The Microsoft Cairo project, which ran from 1991 to 1996, coincided with Windows NT 4 development. The Windows 95 taskbar and NeXT's dock served different functions, but their historical context is significant.
The bizarre spirit of classic Elder Scrolls games is alive and well in little lo-fi RPG A Short Quest
AppWizard
September 3, 2026

The bizarre spirit of classic Elder Scrolls games is alive and well in little lo-fi RPG A Short Quest

A tree instructs the narrator to deliver a note to the King, despite the absence of a monarch in the current playtest of A Short Quest. The playtest reveals various mysteries, including a pond that offers blueberries for jumping, a hidden note about a glyph cipher, and an encounter with a ghost wizard. Players engage with the environment to discover item functions without a quest log or map, leading to potential unintended consequences. The narrator finds a broken sword that allows parrying and hints at undiscovered uses, while even a simple rock can serve as a defensive tool. The Steam page mentions upcoming tools and companions, such as axes, daggers, and a pet dog. Skill trees for weapons and spells suggest diverse combat strategies, and a bandit advises targeting enemy knees. The developer, Silent Moon, describes the experience as a brief adventure, serving as a precursor to the anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6.
A Documentary About the Life and Legacy of Beloved Minecraft Creator Technoblade Is Officially in the Works
AppWizard
September 3, 2026

A Documentary About the Life and Legacy of Beloved Minecraft Creator Technoblade Is Officially in the Works

Technoblade was a prominent Minecraft creator known for his humor and competitive skills, who shared his cancer diagnosis with fans in 2021 and maintained a resilient spirit until his passing in June 2022 at the age of 23. A documentary titled “Technoblade Never Dies” is in production, supported by Riot Games and Hypixel Studios, with profits going to charity. The film is being developed by Candle Media’s Candle True Stories and aims to share Technoblade’s story and community with a global audience. Technoblade achieved 10 million YouTube subscribers in late 2021, and his YouTube channel currently has nearly 23 million subscribers. His final message to fans, shared through a video titled “so long nerds,” revealed his first name, Alex, and became one of the most-watched videos on YouTube in 2022. The phrase “Technoblade never dies” has become a tribute within the gaming community, and his legacy continues to influence content, including a tribute in the upcoming 2025 film “A Minecraft Movie.”
September's first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time
AppWizard
September 2, 2026

September’s first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time

The September lineup for PC and Xbox Game Pass includes the co-op survival game Dragonwilds, which releases on September 15th and is the first console title for the RuneScape franchise. It has been in early access since last spring and received "very positive" feedback on Steam. Other titles coming to Game Pass include SpeedRunners 2, The Royal Writ, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Notable titles leaving Game Pass on September 15th include Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and Deep Rock Galactic Survivor. Game Pass games coming in September: - Shelldiver (1st September) - Speedrunners 2: King of Speed (3rd September) - Dice a Million (4th September) - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (8th September) - The Royal Writ (10th September) - Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage (10th September) - RuneScape: Dragonwilds (15th September) Leaving Game Pass on 15th September: - Commandos: Origins - Cricket 24 - Cyberpunk 2077 - Dead Cells - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor - Frostpunk 2 - Mullet Madjack - Spiritfarer - Superliminal - Train Sim World 5
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