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Slipknot’s Clown launches his own “surreal” ‘Minecraft’ world
AppWizard
December 4, 2025

Slipknot’s Clown launches his own “surreal” ‘Minecraft’ world

Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has launched a unique Minecraft world called Vernearth, which features an evolving narrative and various game modes. Vernearth is described as a "surreal landscape built from over 100 million blocks," inhabited by guardians known as Mind Stewards. It includes four game modes: 1. Oblivion - a survival world blending realism with Clown's artistic vision. 2. The Arena - a multiplayer fighting space for competition. 3. Plotworld - a creative space for building and social activities, including contests. 4. Challenge Mode - a seasonal hardcore game with a new Slipknot theme every 45 days. Vernearth aims to appeal to a diverse audience, including explorers, builders, streamers, and competitive players. Clown emphasizes the importance of embracing technology and change, expressing optimism about the future of Slipknot and ongoing work on new music with their new drummer, Eloy Casagrande.
Remarkably, you'll soon be able to play Unity games in Fortnite as Epic joins forces with its long-time rival
AppWizard
November 19, 2025

Remarkably, you’ll soon be able to play Unity games in Fortnite as Epic joins forces with its long-time rival

Epic Games and Unity have partnered to allow games developed in Unity to be published and played within the Fortnite universe. This announcement was made at Unity's Unite 2025 conference by Epic's CEO, Tim Sweeney. The integration will utilize advanced network technology for seamless coexistence of Unity engine games within Fortnite, streamlining the process for developers without the need for additional software installations. Epic aims to establish Fortnite as a leading metaverse platform, competing with Roblox, and reported 100 million monthly active users, with 40% of playtime on third-party content. Unreal Engine developers will benefit from access to Unity's cross-platform commerce system, which is expected to roll out early next year.
PUBG creator's unforgiving survival game just got a new early access roadmap, and it's looking stacked
AppWizard
November 17, 2025

PUBG creator’s unforgiving survival game just got a new early access roadmap, and it’s looking stacked

Go Wayback's Prologue is a minimalist survival game focusing on resource scarcity and unpredictable weather, rather than traditional foes. Players navigate a procedurally generated map with the goal of reaching a weather station. The game has undergone significant refinement in the past nine months and is preparing for early access. A roadmap for future updates includes improved pathing, expanded construction options, and new game modes. Prologue is part of PlayerUnknown Productions' Project Artemis, a three-game initiative aimed at creating expansive, planet-sized worlds.
Breaking Barriers: WhatsApp’s Push into Cross-App Messaging Revolution
AppWizard
November 10, 2025

Breaking Barriers: WhatsApp’s Push into Cross-App Messaging Revolution

Meta Platforms Inc. is enhancing WhatsApp to allow communication with users on other messaging platforms, responding to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) mandating interoperability. The initiative, which began in early 2024, is currently in beta testing in Europe and utilizes the Signal Protocol for secure communications. Third-party apps can submit integration requests to Meta, which will conduct security reviews before allowing message exchanges. The beta version currently supports only basic text messaging with BirdyChat. Users can manage their third-party inboxes and block unwanted services, with a focus on security measures like client-side scanning. Meta plans to expand interoperability features, including group chats by 2025 and calling features by 2027. While the current rollout is limited to Europe, it may influence global standards for messaging interoperability.
Brendan Greene's open-world survival roguelike hikes into early access later this month, and it'll actually let you save your run through its brutal wilderness
AppWizard
November 1, 2025

Brendan Greene’s open-world survival roguelike hikes into early access later this month, and it’ll actually let you save your run through its brutal wilderness

Prologue: Go Wayback!, developed by Brendan Greene's PlayerUnknown Productions, has been in open beta for two and a half months and will launch in early access on November 20. The game features a hiking simulation where players trek from a cabin to a weather tower, with unique maps generated by machine-learning technology. The terrain and weather create challenging survival scenarios. The early access version will introduce two new modes: Objective: Survive, focusing on survival challenges, and Free Roam, allowing exploration without hazards. Additional features include a map editor, map seed sharing, and a mid-run save option, which has been complex to implement. The game's reception will be significant for Greene's long-term vision of creating expansive gaming platforms.
Meta to End Desktop Messenger Apps by December 2025
AppWizard
October 20, 2025

Meta to End Desktop Messenger Apps by December 2025

Meta Platforms Inc. will discontinue its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and macOS effective December 15, 2025, with the apps already removed from app stores. Users will be redirected to the web versions of Facebook and Messenger, although native app features will be lost. This shift is part of a broader strategy focusing on web-based access, potentially impacting businesses and remote workers who rely on desktop communication. Users are advised to back up chat histories and explore third-party alternatives before the deadline. The decision reflects Meta's strategic refocus towards mobile and web experiences, as well as emerging technologies.
Team Reptile announces Hyperfunk, a Bomb Rush Cyberfunk follow-up that's '2 seconds per second of evolved funkstyle'
AppWizard
September 20, 2025

Team Reptile announces Hyperfunk, a Bomb Rush Cyberfunk follow-up that’s ‘2 seconds per second of evolved funkstyle’

Hyperfunk is a new game from Team Reptile, known for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, described as "an extreme trick and graffiti game from a bright future." It features enhanced gameplay dynamics and visual effects, allowing players to perform extraordinary combos. The game will include a built-in online multiplayer mode, enabling connections with random users or friends. A release date has not been announced, but players can add it to their Steam wishlists.
Remember the metaverse? — Microsoft Teams does, and it's rebooting virtual meetings with immersive events
Winsage
July 31, 2025

Remember the metaverse? — Microsoft Teams does, and it’s rebooting virtual meetings with immersive events

Microsoft Teams has launched immersive events in public preview, enhancing virtual meetings with spatial audio capabilities for casual conversations. Each participant can customize their virtual avatar, and hosts can personalize the event space without coding skills. Immersive events can accommodate larger groups than the existing Immersive Space view and are expected to replace it over time. Participants can join using a PC, Mac, or Meta Quest headset, with event organization requiring a Teams Premium subscription. Three environments are available for immersive events: Cascades, Oasis, and Canvas, each designed for different types of gatherings.
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