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Forget what PC Gamer said: The Witcher 3 will always be my 2015 GOTY
AppWizard
October 4, 2026

Forget what PC Gamer said: The Witcher 3 will always be my 2015 GOTY

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been remastered, originally released in 2015, featuring enhanced graphics and minor gameplay improvements. A new expansion titled Songs of the Past is set to be released in 2027, with previous expansions available for free. Players will need a fresh save file to access the new DLC.
Signal Veil, A Survival Horror Game Inspired by ’90s Anime, Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, & PC
AppWizard
October 4, 2026

Signal Veil, A Survival Horror Game Inspired by ’90s Anime, Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, & PC

A new psychological survival horror game titled Signal Veil is being developed by the Chilean studio Time Hunters in collaboration with Tokyo-based publisher Serafini Productions. It will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a ’90s anime aesthetic and follows Aki Mizuno, a teenage girl searching for her missing mother at Nishikawa High School. Aki inherits a supernatural cellphone that helps her detect spirits and interact with the environment. The gameplay includes fixed camera angles reminiscent of classic survival horror games, strategic combat with limited resources, and ritual-like enemy encounters. An official release date has not been announced, but players can add it to their digital wishlists.
Crimson Desert DLC delayed by 2 weeks, please join me in wishing the devs a fond 'take your time, please drink some water'
AppWizard
October 4, 2026

Crimson Desert DLC delayed by 2 weeks, please join me in wishing the devs a fond ‘take your time, please drink some water’

Pearl Abyss has rescheduled the release of its upcoming DLC, Charting the Unknown, to October 29, 2026, which is two weeks later than the original date of October 15, 2026. The new release times are as follows: - Europe: October 29, 2026, at 22:00 (UTC) and 23:00 (CET) - North America: October 29, 2026, at 15:00 (PT) and 18:00 (ET) - Asia: October 30, 2026, at 7:00 (KST/JST) Since its launch, Crimson Desert has received numerous updates, including new creatures, chests, weaponry, difficulty settings, mounts, and boss rematches. Players have reported features similar to Skyrim’s Hearthfire DLC, such as building construction options, and gameplay mechanics like "running on water" and "grabbing onto a shark."
TIL what may or may not be the oldest board game in recorded history is also, perhaps inevitably, now a roguelike
AppWizard
October 1, 2026

TIL what may or may not be the oldest board game in recorded history is also, perhaps inevitably, now a roguelike

Oh!Ware is a newly launched deckbuilder game on Steam that has received 23 reviews in its first week. The game draws inspiration from the ancient game of mancala, which dates back between 1,500 and 7,000 years. Instead of traditional cards, Oh!Ware uses marbles, leading to questions about its classification as a bagbuilder. The gameplay includes moving marbles, collecting mana, and defeating opponents, featuring a "pick three" mechanic with options like "blessing marble" and "aggro marble." Players can explore different playstyles and strategies in the game.
WSL containers is now generally available
Winsage
September 30, 2026

WSL containers is now generally available

WSL has introduced a new feature called WSL containers, enabling users to build, run, and deploy Linux containers on Windows. Users can access this feature by executing wsl --update or downloading the latest release from GitHub. Key capabilities include: - WSL containers CLI (PLACEHOLDER8a7e9b6f37799ba2 and PLACEHOLDERcff917ded0a54dfd) for managing Linux containers. - WSL containers API for programmatic execution of Linux containers within Windows applications. New commands and enhancements include: - PLACEHOLDER9a5ce8c0763b7886, PLACEHOLDER3ee1e1334fe287fb, PLACEHOLDER4860ddbd841eef41, PLACEHOLDERe699cb1a0eaadb6e, wslc network disconnect, and support for container health checks. - Integration of Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for security and governance in container workflows. - New settings in Intune for managing WSL container access and registry controls. Community integrations include support for VS Code dev containers and various tools for managing WSL containers. Future plans involve adding wslc compose support and improving core platform capabilities for WSL, including networking and cross-OS file performance.
Google Play Cuts Game Fee to 15%, Day-One Rule [2026]
AppWizard
September 30, 2026

Google Play Cuts Game Fee to 15%, Day-One Rule [2026]

Starting September 30, 2026, Google will implement changes to the Android game distribution economics through the Google Play Games Level Up program, reducing the commission on game revenue exceeding million annually from 20% to 15%. Developers must launch their games on Android simultaneously with other platforms to qualify for this discount; otherwise, they will be ineligible for six months. The new fee structure includes a baseline rate cut to 10% on the first million and 20% on earnings above that, while the Level Up program allows qualifying titles to pay 15% on revenue beyond the first million. The rollout of the Level Up program will begin in Australia, the European Economic Area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States on September 30, 2026, followed by South Korea on December 31, 2026, and the rest of the world on September 30, 2027. If a game launches on a non-Android platform first, it will face a six-month waiting period before qualifying for Level Up pricing. Existing games launched before September 30, 2026, are exempt from this penalty.
One of my all-time favorite games just announced an expansion, yet all I feel is fear
AppWizard
September 30, 2026

One of my all-time favorite games just announced an expansion, yet all I feel is fear

Satisfactory has won the 2024 Best Sandbox Award, highlighting its enduring appeal and innovative gameplay. Player Wes Fenlon, who has logged over 400 hours in the game, expressed excitement about the award and his unfinished project involving a central tower for a train network. He noted the game's addictive nature and the challenge of optimizing production chains, which keeps players engaged.
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