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AppWizard

May 4, 2025

Minecraft has not gotten worse, you were happier

Minecraft is a sandbox game that has evolved significantly since its initial release over fourteen years ago, receiving regular updates that introduce new blocks, mobs, and mechanics. While some players prefer the simplicity of earlier versions, others appreciate the innovations and complexities of newer updates. Critics argue that recent iterations have diminished the game's quality, but this perspective overlooks the fact that the newer versions are simply different, not inferior. The game encourages creativity and allows players to engage with any version they prefer, fostering a diverse community. Significant changes, such as the revamping of the Nether and the expansion of caves, have added new layers of difficulty. The fondness for earlier versions is often rooted in nostalgia rather than a decline in quality, and Minecraft's ongoing evolution is essential to its longevity and appeal.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Stainless promotes Ben Gunstone to CEO

Ben Gunstone has been promoted to chief executive officer of Stainless Games, succeeding Patrick Buckland, who has led the company since 1994. Gunstone joined Stainless in 2022 as a game director and became operations director before this promotion. Buckland will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Gunstone expressed pride in his new role and emphasized the company's commitment to creating exceptional games. Buckland, who is 62, decided to step back from the daily stresses of being CEO while still nurturing the company's legacy as the majority shareholder.

Winsage

May 1, 2025

Windows RDP has a major security problem, and Microsoft has refused to do anything about it

A security flaw in Windows RDP allows previously revoked credentials to remain functional after a password reset, enabling users to access their PCs with old passwords. Microsoft does not classify this issue as a bug, stating it is an intentional design to ensure at least one user account can always log in. This behavior is not flagged by Microsoft Defender, Azure, or Entra ID, and the company's documentation lacks clarity on the matter. Microsoft has been aware of this issue since at least August 2023 but has chosen not to modify the code, citing potential compatibility issues.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

EA says Codemasters won’t be making any more rally games: ‘We’ve reached the end of the road working on WRC’

Electronic Arts has confirmed that the 2024 season of EA Sports WRC will be the last collaboration with Codemasters on the World Rally Championship series, as EA pauses development plans for future rally titles. Codemasters, acquired by EA in 2021, will shift its focus primarily to Formula 1 racing games, with the upcoming release of F1 25 scheduled for May 30. The FIA acknowledged the advancements in the WRC gaming franchise due to EA Sports and Codemasters and hinted at a new direction for the WRC gaming franchise.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Controversial Series Being Removed From Steam

A video game series, Leisure Suit Larry, is set to be delisted from Steam soon, with seven specific titles no longer available for purchase. These titles include: - Leisure Suit Larry – Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored - Leisure Suit Larry 1 – In the Land of the Lounge Lizards - Leisure Suit Larry 2 – Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) - Leisure Suit Larry 3 – Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals - Leisure Suit Larry 5 – Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work - Leisure Suit Larry 6 – Shape Up Or Slip Out - Leisure Suit Larry 7 – Love for Sail Users who have already purchased these games will retain access. The more recent titles, Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry and Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Dry Twice, will remain available on Steam. The Leisure Suit Larry series, known for its adult-themed comedy, began in 1987 and the delisted titles represent its classic era from 1987 to 2004.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Top Explosive Upcoming PC Games You Can’t Miss in 2025

- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad (TBA) will blend strategic gameplay with narrative depth in the lore of Westeros. - The Last Voyage is set to launch in Q4 2023, featuring a mysterious journey across uncharted waters. - Echoes of the Past is scheduled for early 2024 and will include a gripping narrative with intricate puzzles. - Cybernetic Dawn (TBA) offers a mix of action and strategy in a technology-dominated future. - Whispering Shadows is set for mid-2024 and is a horror adventure with atmospheric graphics. - Legends of the Forgotten Realm (TBA) is a fantasy RPG featuring vast landscapes and mythical creatures. - Galactic Conquest will launch in late 2023, focusing on empire-building and diplomacy in an interstellar setting. - The Enigma Files is set for release in Q1 2024, where players will act as detectives unraveling mysteries. - Realm of Shadows (TBA) features a dark fantasy setting with unique art style and engaging combat mechanics. - Timekeeper’s Legacy is set to debut in late 2023, combining time manipulation with puzzle-solving.

Winsage

April 30, 2025

5 steps I took for a successful in-place upgrade of my 6-year-old PC from Windows 10 to 11

Windows 11 was released in October 2021. A user upgraded from Windows 10 22H2 to Windows 11 24H2 on a six-year-old HP Omen using an in-place upgrade. They backed up important files using OneDrive, Proton Drive, and a 4 TB external drive. The hardware was checked for compatibility with Windows 11 using Microsoft’s support page and the PC Health Check app. The user decluttered the system using Disk Cleanup and Revo Uninstaller. A system restore point was created for safety before the upgrade. The upgrade was initiated through Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, and it proceeded smoothly, allowing the user to keep files and applications.

Winsage

April 29, 2025

New Windows 11 beta brings more changes to Control Panel settings

Microsoft is transitioning away from the traditional Windows Control Panel, moving settings to the Windows 11 "Settings" app. Recent updates have relocated keyboard character repeat delay and repeat rate options to the Accessibility > Keyboard section in the Settings app, although these changes are currently hidden and require manual activation by users. Additionally, all remaining options from the mouse properties dialog box have also been transferred to the Settings app. Despite these updates, keyboard options still exist in the traditional Control Panel. Microsoft began this transition in 2020 and plans to retire the Control Panel entirely, but the process is progressing slowly, with remnants of the Control Panel still present in Windows 10 and 11.

Winsage

April 29, 2025

New Windows 7 And Windows Server 2008 Security Updates Confirmed

Microsoft has introduced a no-reboot patching feature for Windows 11 and announced hotpatching costs for Windows Server 2025. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have reached their end-of-support status and lack official security patches. However, users of these legacy systems can utilize a micro patching service called 0patch, which delivers micro patches to address specific vulnerabilities without requiring system reboots. On April 29, 2023, Mitja Kolsek, CEO of ACROS Security, announced that support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 would be extended until January 2027 due to high demand. These micro patches are currently the only available security updates for these legacy versions.

Winsage

April 29, 2025

Even now, Windows Vista is the most hated OS, and here’s why

Windows Vista was developed as a successor to Windows XP and was originally codenamed "Longhorn." The project faced significant challenges, leading Microsoft to abandon the original XP framework in favor of a foundation based on Windows Server. Despite its ambitious goals, Vista struggled to achieve a positive reception in the industry. The video explores Vista's development, its mixed legacy, and the lessons learned from its challenges in software development.