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AppWizard

September 19, 2025

Nintendo reportedly gets even more obnoxious about patent law by taking a ‘mods aren’t real games’ stance against a Dark Souls 3 mod that could invalidate its Palworld lawsuit

Nintendo initiated a patent lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, and has intensified its focus on intellectual property enforcement. Pocketpair's defense strategy involves challenging Nintendo's patent claims by referencing prior art found in mods, which could potentially invalidate Nintendo's patent. However, Nintendo argues that mods do not qualify as prior art because they are not considered "real games." Under Japanese patent law, prior art includes inventions that are publicly known or worked prior to the patent application. Nintendo has a history of legal actions against modders, including issuing DMCA notices that resulted in the removal of content and the shutdown of multiplayer modding projects.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Your Borderlands 4 loot might be more valuable than you think, so be careful what you throw away

In Borderlands 4, firmware is a feature found in non-weapon equipment slots like shields and class mods, granting additional benefits when multiple items of the same type are equipped. For example, the 'Trickshot' firmware increases gun reload speed and critical damage, while 'High Caliber' allows bullets to pierce enemies, and 'God Killer' enhances damage against tougher foes. Players can use the 'Firmware Transfer Machine' to extract firmware from unwanted items and apply it to better gear, but can only transfer firmware from matching slot types and each item can be modified only once. As players progress to the endgame, the demand for firmware increases, necessitating careful inventory management to retain valuable gear with firmware bonuses.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Deep Rock Galactic’s million-selling answer to Vampire Survivors is finally finished, and it’s better than ever

Deep Rock Galactic Survivor has launched version 1.0, featuring enhanced gameplay, clearer goals, expanded mission variety, and a deeper progression system. The game introduces Diablo-style gear with random drops and a loadout system consisting of six slots for various upgrades. A new mission type, Escort Duty, requires players to protect a Drilldozer while managing resources. The mission structure has been restructured into a tiered system with five sectors, and hazard levels have been recalibrated for late-game challenges. Players can start in hazard levels 3-4 if they have existing saves, and multiple save slots are now available. The game is currently on sale with a 30% discount until September 24.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

New fan-made Fallout New Vegas remaster is the game I wish Bethesda would make

Dragon Age: Origins is a classic BioWare fantasy role-playing game that could benefit from a remaster to attract new players. Fallout New Vegas, known for its rich atmosphere and gameplay, lacks an official remaster from Obsidian or Bethesda, but the gaming community has developed a mod that enhances its graphics. This mod, called the FNV Texture Upscale Project, improves the game's textures to 4K resolution while also offering a 2K alternative for better performance on the original engine. The mod highlights limitations of the original models but allows for collaborative enhancements. The original mod creator has retired, leaving future updates to the community. The Fallout New Vegas 4K remaster mod is available on Nexus Mods.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

One of our favorite soulslikes drops deluxe upgrade and free gear, so now’s the time to try it

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set in Ming Dynasty China, where players control Wuchang, a pirate warrior fighting a virus called 'Feathering' that creates monstrous entities. The game has a 69% rating on Steam and received an 8/10 from PCGamesN, but faced launch issues, including performance problems and a controversial patch. Recent reviews have improved to 'mostly positive' as developers address these concerns. The deluxe edition includes two new costumes and weapons, while the base game offers free headgear. A patch with various fixes is now live, and guides for gameplay optimization and mods are available. Players are encouraged to share experiences on Discord.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

Palworld will offer a sneak peek at “massive” v1.0 update in the “very near future”

Palworld, developed by Pocketpair, has over two million players and is transitioning out of early access with version 1.0 set to release in 2026. The developers plan to roll out updates leading up to the official release and are committed to addressing the game's imperfections. A winter update in 2025 will be less extensive than the previous year, but fans can expect surprises and sneak peeks at version 1.0. Early access is currently available for purchase, and discussions about desired changes for the full release are ongoing in the official Discord server.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

How to get to Putrified Ducts in Hollow Knight Silksong

Putrified Ducts is an optional area in Silksong located in the top right corner of the map, offering valuable tools beneficial for exploring Bilewater's swamps. There are two routes to reach it: through Bilewater or Memorium. The Bilewater route requires defeating the boss Groal and is challenging without the Wreath of Purity, which neutralizes maggots in Bilewater. The Memorium route is recommended and requires the Clawline and Faydown Cloak, allowing access to hidden paths. In Putrified Ducts, players can find the Wreath of Purity, the Apostate Key, and a haven for Silksong fleas. The final Pale Oil needed to upgrade Hornet's needle can be collected from Fleatopia in Act 3.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

The Sims 4 is finally fixing year-old bugs, so maybe my Sims will blink right

The Sims 4 is currently facing challenges, including a low 45% rating for its latest DLC, Enchanted By Nature, and a bug causing unexpected pregnancies among Sims. EA has moved the September update release date from September 23 to September 18 for PC players to address these issues. The company is encouraging community engagement to prioritize bug fixes, with a focus on problems dating back 11 months. EA plans to monitor the reception of the upcoming expansion pack, Adventure Awaits, set for release on November 4, which will include various fixes and new free content.

AppWizard

September 15, 2025

Minecraft player tries to follow the game’s weirdest recipes IRL, with mixed results

A Minecraft enthusiast successfully recreated the process of making paper from real sugarcane, which involved boiling the sugarcane, breaking down its fibers, and using a log and tree stump as a pestle and mortar to form pulp. They then created a mold and deckle, incorporating cornflour into the mixture, resulting in a fragile, brown sheet of paper. This experience has inspired thoughts of replicating other Minecraft recipes in real life.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

The Xbox layoffs were an “emotional time,” says ESO boss, but it has to keep going and make a “30-year MMO”

On July 2, 2025, Xbox laid off over 9,000 employees, impacting teams from studios like Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, and Zenimax Online Studios. The layoffs led to the cancellation of Zenimax's MMO, Project Blackbird, and Rare's action-adventure title, Everwild. Rich Lambert, Zenimax's studio game director, discussed the emotional toll of the layoffs and emphasized the studio's commitment to the Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and its community. Lambert transitioned to a strategic role, passing the game director position to Nick Giacomini. Despite challenges, ESO continues to evolve with new features and aims to compete with other major titles, while the release of Elder Scrolls 6 is anticipated.