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Manor Lords' dev is experimenting with a new trading system that allows for 'deliberate economic strategies', including establishing monopolies on resources
AppWizard
January 11, 2026

Manor Lords’ dev is experimenting with a new trading system that allows for ‘deliberate economic strategies’, including establishing monopolies on resources

Manor Lords, developed by Slavic Magic, had a quiet 2025 as the team recalibrated after its successful early access launch in 2024. Activity increased in December with a significant patch that reworked core systems and castle construction mechanics. Tim Bender, CEO of publisher Hooded Horse, announced a new trade route system that connects locations to the import and export of items, allowing up to three merchants per route. Players must hire at least one merchant to engage in trade, and can attempt to buy out merchants on a route, creating contested economic territory. This system enables players to develop economic strategies, such as monopolizing Iron Slabs. Hooded Horse and Slavic Magic are seeking feedback from the Manor Lords community on these features. Additionally, Hooded Horse launched the 1.0 version of Terra Invicta, a sci-fi grand strategy game, and Bender opposed the use of AI-generated assets in their games.
Dynasty Warriors Origins has a huge Black Friday discount, bringing the underloved action game to its lowest price
AppWizard
November 30, 2025

Dynasty Warriors Origins has a huge Black Friday discount, bringing the underloved action game to its lowest price

Dynasty Warriors: Origins was launched at the beginning of the year and is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a Black Friday discount of 38%, bringing the price to .39 / £40.29. This offer is limited to one day and expires on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm GMT. The game serves as a prequel and alternative interpretation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms narrative, allowing players to influence the story through their decisions. It features diverse weapon types and combines traditional musou gameplay with action RPG elements, particularly in boss battles.
Windows 10 update failure, autonomous AI cyberattack, Feds fumble Cisco patches
Winsage
November 17, 2025

Windows 10 update failure, autonomous AI cyberattack, Feds fumble Cisco patches

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the Windows 10 KB5068781 extended security update, which is failing to apply after installation for users with corporate licenses, resulting in a rollback. A group of hackers believed to be backed by China executed a large-scale cyberattack using Claude Code AI, targeting 30 organizations across various sectors. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reported that U.S. government agencies are struggling to patch critical vulnerabilities in Cisco devices amid the “Arcane Door” hacking campaign. Five individuals pleaded guilty to charges related to helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 136 companies in the U.S. from September 2019 to November 2022. Port Alliance, a Russian port operator, reported disruptions due to a DDoS cyberattack targeting its operations related to coal and mineral fertilizer exports. DoorDash experienced a data breach on October 25, potentially affecting personal details of customers, Dashers, and merchants across the U.S. and Canada, traced back to a social engineering scam. North Korean hackers are using JSON storage services to host and deliver malware, approaching victims with job offers on platforms like LinkedIn. Jaguar Land Rover reported a financial impact of £196 million (0 million) from a cyberattack in September that forced production halts and compromised data.
Google's new AI shopping features arrive just in time for a hassle-free holiday season
AppWizard
November 13, 2025

Google’s new AI shopping features arrive just in time for a hassle-free holiday season

Google has launched Gemini tools to enhance holiday shopping with AI assistance, enabling real-time inventory checks and agentic checkout. Users can engage with AI to receive tailored product results, including images, pricing, reviews, and inventory status. The AI can locate products in stock at nearby stores and contact retailers on behalf of users. Additionally, the agentic checkout feature allows users to track specific items and receive notifications for price drops, facilitating purchases directly through Google Pay. These features are currently available in the U.S. as of November 13, with plans for future expansion.
With the survival feel of Valheim and daunting dungeons, this medieval city builder finally has a release date
AppWizard
October 27, 2025

With the survival feel of Valheim and daunting dungeons, this medieval city builder finally has a release date

Dungeons and Kingdoms is a medieval city-building adventure game that combines settlement management with action RPG gameplay. Players manage a group of refugee settlers on a mysterious island, facing challenges such as predators and ancient ruins while building their settlement. The game features survival mechanics, including foraging, crafting, and resource harvesting, with over 500 unique building pieces available for creative expression. Players can terraform the environment and engage in combat reminiscent of soulslike games. The game has generated nearly 200,000 wishlists after its demo at Steam Next Fest and is set to launch in early access on November 17, priced at .99.
The Outer Worlds 2 has a helmet that makes it look like an arcade game, including an 'insert coins to continue' option
AppWizard
October 25, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has a helmet that makes it look like an arcade game, including an ‘insert coins to continue’ option

The Outer Worlds 2 features a variety of unconventional gear, including a gun that fires corrosive tumors for health restoration, a hammer with a slot machine that dispenses jackpots, and a cowboy hat that provides a 99% damage boost if the wearer avoids shooting for six seconds. The A New Point of View Mk 2 helmet, which transforms the game’s visual style into a pixelated aesthetic, can be acquired by completing the Paradise Island quest and then collecting 25 Tossball/Pitchball cards from Fionna F. Walker at The 2nd Choice saloon. The helmet costs 6,300 bits and offers a revival option for 2,000 bits, granting temporary 50% damage resistance.
Farthest Frontier review
AppWizard
October 22, 2025

Farthest Frontier review

Farthest Frontier is a medieval city-building survival simulator developed by Crate Entertainment, set to release on October 23, 2025, priced at £30. Players manage resources and navigate challenges such as famines, diseases, and bandit attacks while building and expanding their settlements. The game features nearly 200 buildings for construction and allows players to specialize in various industries. Players must adapt to threats like wildlife and bandit raids, requiring strategic defense planning. Farming involves crop rotation and resource management, and players can customize gameplay elements, including disabling certain threats. The game emphasizes the balance between immediate needs and long-term strategies in settlement management.
In today’s weirdest roguelike, Deep Rock Galactic publisher's new game sees you pay your mortgage with goblin blood
AppWizard
September 9, 2025

In today’s weirdest roguelike, Deep Rock Galactic publisher’s new game sees you pay your mortgage with goblin blood

Flask is a roguelike autobattler game created by Danish artist John Kenn Mortensen, where players act as an alchemist managing a mobile tower while dealing with a mortgage that requires payment in blood. The game involves collecting fluids from goblins and other creatures, crafting homunculi for battles, and making decisions on how to use harvested blood, either to pay the mortgage or trade with merchants. Players can also compete against the creations of other players every third battle. Flask is set to be published by Ghost Ship Publishing and developed by Chop Chop Games, with a release date in 2026.
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