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January 10, 2026

Luto is an underappreciated 2025 horror gem with the perfect mixture of Stanley Parable narration and P.T. ambience

Luto is a first-person psychological horror game that explores grief and existential dread through the character Sam, who is trapped in a cycle of time and memory. The game lasts approximately five to six hours and features unsettling environments that reflect Sam's internal struggles. Unlike other horror games, Luto builds tension through environmental storytelling and an oppressive atmosphere. Players navigate a disorienting loop of time, encountering ghostly mannequins and an omnipresent narrator that challenges their perceptions. The game encourages introspection and blurs the lines between reality and illusion, creating a complex narrative that prompts players to confront uncomfortable truths about grief and memory. Luto is available on Steam.

AppWizard

December 14, 2025

Cultic Review

Cultic Chapter Two is a highly anticipated boomer shooter developed by Jasozz Games and published by 3D Realms, priced at £17 for both chapters. It is available on Windows 11 and has been verified for Steam Deck. The game features no multiplayer mode and offers an exhilarating experience in demon annihilation with meticulously designed maps, a diverse arsenal of weapons, and formidable enemies. Players can use classic first-person shooter firearms, including a pistol, shotgun, magnum, and machine gun, with notable weapons like a sawn-off "mare's leg" lever-action rifle. Chapter Two introduces new weapons, including a semi-automatic shotgun. The game's maps are expansive and creatively themed, although some players may find the pacing uneven. Cultic is characterized by its retro graphics, interactive environmental elements, and effective horror elements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

BO7 Nuketown 2025 release date and launch time

Nuketown will return in Black Ops 7 as Nuketown 2025, launching on November 20, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT. The map features a familiar layout with two buildings at either end and vehicles in the center, including a moving truck. The aesthetic has been updated with cyborgs replacing mannequins and a sleek metallic design for the buildings. The traditional Jeep has been replaced by a Hydro Car, and the old wooden sign is now an electronic board with a TV screen. The RC-XD Shortcut will also return, allowing players to navigate the map undetected. Players are advised to level up their weapons and consult the guide to the Black Ops 7 Prestige system for optimal gameplay.

AppWizard

September 22, 2025

The stunning, stirring Silent Hill f is an instant horror classic

Silent Hill f reinterprets the horror franchise for a modern audience, particularly honoring Silent Hill 2. The game features a teenage protagonist, Hinako, in a 1960s Japanese setting, dealing with personal demons. The gameplay includes exploring Ebisugaoka, a Showa-era town, and the Dark Shrine, a dream realm representing Hinako's fears. The game employs the theme of 'terror in beauty,' with evolving enemies and a focus on resilience among female characters. Combat mechanics are engaging, and the sound design by Akira Yamaoka adds authenticity. Puzzles are integral to the gameplay, though the narrative may lack subtlety compared to earlier titles. The game utilizes an autosave feature instead of traditional save points, reflecting a modernization of the series while addressing contemporary issues.

AppWizard

September 20, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 2

The second pre-release of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.9 was released on Friday, addressing various issues from previous snapshots and updating the Data Pack major version. Changes include: - Copper Golems will oxidize even with the doDaylightCycle game rule disabled. - The transformation behavior of Copper Golems into statues has been refined, allowing them to transition without needing to be centered in an empty block and potentially turning into a statue upon full oxidation. Technical changes include an update to the Data Pack version to 88.0, reflecting changes to /setworldspawn and /spawnpoint. Bugs fixed in this release include: - MC-300362: Copper Golems do not oxidize when doDaylightCycle is disabled. - MC-301566: Occasional sound crash during resource pack reloads. - MC-301706: Server Management Protocol does not support parameters as objects. - MC-301770: Below_name plate fails to display correctly for players named “deadmau5.” - MC-301963: Copper Golems create significant lag spikes when checking chests. - MC-302088: Oxidized Copper Golems take too long to transform into statues. - MC-302112: Posed mannequins do not use the correct hitbox. - MC-302117: Text display billboarding is malfunctioning. - MC-302120: Dimension-specific world spawn points hinder mob spawning. - MC-302148: Copper Golems fail to approach chests adequately. - MC-302164: A breaking change to /setworldspawn and /spawnpoint noted in the minor datapack version. The pre-release is available for installation via the Minecraft Launcher, with a warning about potential world corruption.

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September 18, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 1

The copper age update introduces enhancements focused on copper golems, adjustments to mannequins, and various bug fixes. Key changes include: - Copper golems can now only attempt to open adjacent chests when acting as passengers. - Notifications now use the format minecraft:notification/ instead of notification:. - The Data Pack version has been updated to 87.1. - Mannequin descriptions are now configurable, and they can accept the minecraft:profile component from spawner items. - New data fields for mannequins include pose (with valid entries such as standing, crouching, swimming, fall_flying, sleeping), immovable, description, and hidedescription. - The spawnpoint command now accepts a pitch argument, and the setworldspawn command is no longer restricted to the overworld. - The fetchprofile command provides clickable text to summon a mannequin with the resolved profile. - Modified entity data for players includes required fields for yaw, pitch, and dimension. - New context values for loot functions have been added. - Multiple bugs have been fixed, including issues with copper golems, mannequins, and game crashes. Pre-releases are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before testing.