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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.
Warhammer Classics brings dozens of lost games to Steam, including my blursed childhood favorite
AppWizard
April 14, 2026

Warhammer Classics brings dozens of lost games to Steam, including my blursed childhood favorite

Warhammer 40,000 Fire Warrior is being released on Steam as part of the Warhammer Classics collection, which includes seven new titles: Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate, Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War, Warhammer: Dark Omen, and Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Gold Edition. Additionally, 17 re-releases are coming to the platform, including the first two Dawn of War games and Battlefleet Gothic. The developer and publisher, SNEG, has updated these classic games for compatibility with modern systems. The complete roster of returning titles includes Space Hulk, Space Hulk: Ascension, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach, Talisman: Horus Heresy, Talisman: Origins, Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles, Warhammer Quest, Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times, Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion, Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition, Dawn of War, Dawn of War 2, Chainsaw Warrior, Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of Night, Dark Future: Blood Red States, Space Hulk: Tactics, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition, and Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition. The collection is available on Steam with a launch discount until April 20.
Android 17: All new Features, Release Date, & Major Leaks So Far
AppWizard
April 12, 2026

Android 17: All new Features, Release Date, & Major Leaks So Far

Android 17 Beta 2 was unveiled in April 2026, introducing significant features aimed at enhancing user experience and supporting autonomous AI agents. Key features include: 1. A "Dual-Shade" UI redesign with a Split Control Center for notifications and customizable toggles. 2. A system-level Native App Lock for securing individual apps with biometric authentication. 3. Integration of Project Astra, enabling real-time contextual memory and live translation through the camera. 4. A "Frosted Glass" aesthetic with translucency and glassmorphism in UI elements. 5. Advanced desktop windowing capabilities for larger screens, including free-form resizing and a persistent taskbar. 6. A Battery Health Dashboard providing insights into battery performance. 7. Introduction of the RAW14 Image Format for professional-grade image capture and a redesigned Screen Recording toolbar for creators. The release roadmap includes developer previews completed by March 2026, public beta phases in April 2026, platform stability expected in June 2026, and a final public release anticipated in August/September 2026 with the Pixel 11. Devices expected to receive Android 17 include Pixel 7 and newer models, Samsung Galaxy S24, S25, S26 series, and flagships from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Nothing.
New Minecraft movie is coming. What do kids want from it?
AppWizard
April 10, 2026

New Minecraft movie is coming. What do kids want from it?

The release date for the live-action sequel, Minecraft 2, is set for July 2027. Jack Black and Jason Momoa will reprise their roles, and Kirsten Dunst will portray the character Alex. An informal survey conducted at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre revealed that children enjoyed memorable scenes from the original film, expressed excitement about the returning characters, and showed curiosity about Kirsten Dunst's character.
Jazzy stealth-action game Thick as Thieves hits PC on May 20
AppWizard
April 9, 2026

Jazzy stealth-action game Thick as Thieves hits PC on May 20

OtherSide Entertainment has announced that their game, Thick as Thieves, will be released on Steam on May 20. The game is set in a fictional Scottish city named Kilcairn and features two distinct thieves, two maps, sixteen contracts, six unique pieces of gear, and multiple difficulty settings. Originally introduced as a PvPvE experience at The Game Awards in December 2024, it has shifted to focus on solo and two-player cooperative gameplay, with the announcement made on Steam on April 2, 2026. The game was initially planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but the current focus is on the Steam release.
Thank goodness Magic: The Gathering isn't doing a Harry Potter crossover set
AppWizard
April 5, 2026

Thank goodness Magic: The Gathering isn’t doing a Harry Potter crossover set

Five years after the debut of Strixhaven: School of Mages, a sequel set titled Secrets of Strixhaven is being released. This sequel revisits the characters and faculty of Strixhaven following a multiversal conflict. Secrets of Strixhaven will be available on Arena starting April 21 and in tabletop versions on April 24.
A fanmade Jak and Daxter 3 PC port is now in beta, finally making Naughty Dog's most underrated trilogy fully available on PC
AppWizard
April 4, 2026

A fanmade Jak and Daxter 3 PC port is now in beta, finally making Naughty Dog’s most underrated trilogy fully available on PC

All three titles of the Jak and Daxter series have been ported to PC, with Jak 3's recent beta release completing the trilogy's transition. Players can enjoy the series in a "feature complete and fully completable" format, although Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is not yet in beta. Jak 2 and Jak 3 have minor audio bugs and graphical inconsistencies. Enhancements include widescreen support, 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, and modding capabilities, but players need original copies of the games for installation.
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