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AppWizard

November 14, 2025

I can’t live without the Steam Deck’s trackpads anymore, and I hope the Steam Controller forces the competition to adopt them

Valve has announced its latest Steam Controller, which closely resembles its predecessor. The controller features large circular trackpads that enhance gameplay for PC games typically unplayable with standard gamepads. While the design may not seem groundbreaking, the trackpads make various game genres more accessible for gamers who prefer not to use a mouse and keyboard. Despite the existence of other controllers with trackpads, such as PlayStation's DualSense and DualShock 4, their implementations are often seen as underutilized. The Steam Controller aims to bridge the gap between mouse precision and the tactile enjoyment of traditional gamepads, potentially inspiring new game types or enhancing existing ones. Valve has refined its trackpad concept over the years, demonstrating its potential in the gaming market.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Football Manager 26 review

Football Manager 26 is set to release on November 4, 2025, at a retail price of £50. The game features a new match engine developed in Unity, enhancing visual fidelity and player animations, allowing for more informed tactical decisions. The match experience has improved, fostering emotional connections between players and their teams, but the user interface redesign has led to confusion for some players due to the overwhelming amount of information. There are concerns about the pacing of gameplay, which feels slow, particularly in the early stages of a save. Despite these issues, the game maintains its appeal through a vast database of players and a richly simulated footballing world.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Borderlands 4’s latest patch triggers a flurry of performance complaints, but Gearbox says new stuttering problems ‘should resolve over time as the shaders continue to compile’

A new patch for Borderlands 4 has been released, focusing on fixes and gameplay enhancements to improve performance and stability. The game has received a "mixed" rating on Steam, largely due to performance issues. Players have reported that their gaming experience has worsened after the update, with concerns over reduced frame rates and increased stuttering. The patch includes improvements to stability and performance, addressing hitching, low FPS, and crashes, as well as updates to character animations and loading times. Weekly activities have been adjusted, including a new variant of a boss and a revamped mission that guarantees a Legendary drop. Various issues related to rewards, character skills, gameplay missions, gear, UI, visuals, and audio have been fixed. However, some players are still experiencing stability issues, and it is recommended to clear the shader cache if problems persist.

Winsage

July 25, 2025

Microsoft Edge’s settings menu is now so big it can’t fit on a single screen

Microsoft Edge has introduced a new shortcut for creating tab groups in its dropdown menu. Users have reported challenges with the "Settings and more" menu, particularly regarding visibility and the need to scroll to access options. Concerns about context menu inconsistencies in Windows have been raised since at least 2015. Microsoft has made improvements to user interface elements but still faces criticism for certain design choices. Recent testing of rounded context menus in Windows 11 did not make it to the final product, as the company opted for a traditional design instead. Implementing changes in Windows can be complex due to its extensive legacy. There is a call for more customization options in context menus to improve user experience.