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Last Flag, the debut game from the studio founded by Imagine Dragons' lead singer, becomes the latest multiplayer shooter struggling to find an audience
AppWizard
April 18, 2026

Last Flag, the debut game from the studio founded by Imagine Dragons’ lead singer, becomes the latest multiplayer shooter struggling to find an audience

In 2026, attracting players to new multiplayer shooters has proven to be a significant challenge. Highguard experienced a decline in player engagement, fading from the scene within three months. Marathon, despite its high budget of 0 million, is struggling to justify its costs. Last Flag, a 5v5 multiplayer shooter developed by Night Street Games and co-founded by members of Imagine Dragons, launched on April 14 to a peak of fewer than 600 concurrent players, which has since dropped to just under 400. Despite a competitive price and a marketing push, the game has faced criticism for having bot-filled matches and a visual style reminiscent of Fortnite. Night Street Games is focused on building a sustainable community and is currently offering a free weekend on Steam to attract players. Mac Reynolds highlighted the difficulties of fundraising in 2026, indicating challenges for studios in maintaining operational viability.
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall
AppWizard
April 18, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall

Forza Horizon began in 2012 and has since redefined the franchise, leading to the upcoming release of Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan. The game features the return of the wristband career mode and has received positive early reviews. It has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam before its official launch, generating nearly a million in revenue, with projections suggesting it could exceed two million sales within the first 24 hours post-launch on May 19. Over 50,000 players pre-ordered the game on its release day on Steam. The Motorsport series has faced challenges, including a significant staff reduction at Turn 10, which may affect its future compared to the more successful Horizon series.
Stop Killing Games delivers 'absolutely incredible' hearing in European Parliament: 'There was no [parliament member] that wasn't responding positively'
AppWizard
April 18, 2026

Stop Killing Games delivers ‘absolutely incredible’ hearing in European Parliament: ‘There was no [parliament member] that wasn’t responding positively’

The Stop Killing Games campaign, founded by Ross Scott, aims to prevent the discontinuation of server-dependent video games once they are no longer financially viable. Recently, Scott and organizer Moritz Katzner presented their case to the European Parliament, receiving positive feedback from attendees, including MEPs and committee chairs. Consultant Daniel Ondruška clarified that the movement seeks reasonable guidelines rather than perpetual support for games. The hearing was seen as a significant step in the legislative process, with all present MEPs showing support for the initiative. Katzner noted plans to establish NGOs in the EU and US for long-term advocacy against game shutdowns and mentioned support for a lawsuit against Ubisoft regarding the discontinuation of The Crew.
More than half of PC gaming revenue comes from games outside the top 20, according to analysts
AppWizard
April 17, 2026

More than half of PC gaming revenue comes from games outside the top 20, according to analysts

Every year, a significant portion of players' engagement on consoles remains concentrated within the top 20 games, primarily in genres like sports, shooters, and sandbox experiences. According to Newzoo's PC & Console Gaming Report 2026, over half of the total revenue from PC gaming now comes from titles outside the top 20, with playtime for these games increasing by 44%, while engagement with the top 20 has plateaued. The PC ecosystem supports long-term interest in diverse titles, exemplified by games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim, which thrive years after release due to ongoing sales and community modifications. Survival games and action RPGs benefit from substantial content updates that attract new players. In contrast, PlayStation users tend to revisit classic first-party exclusives, while Xbox games not in the Game Pass library struggle for attention, with new free-to-play offerings accounting for less than 1% of overall playtime. The PC platform allows games to generate sales long after leaving bestseller lists, leading to frequent discounts on platforms like Steam to maintain sales momentum.
Aptoide sues Google over alleged Android App Store monopoly
AppWizard
April 17, 2026

Aptoide sues Google over alleged Android App Store monopoly

Aptoide has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google in federal court in San Francisco, alleging that Google imposes unlawful restrictions that hinder competition in the Android app ecosystem. The lawsuit claims that Google maintains an "anticompetitive chokehold" on app distribution, which limits the growth of rival app stores. Aptoide seeks an injunction against these practices and unspecified triple damages. The company has over 436,000 apps and more than 200 million annual users, and it argues that Google directs developers to its own platform, Google Play, while restricting access to popular applications that could benefit alternative app stores. This lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny of Google, which is facing multiple antitrust cases in the U.S. and has recently been deemed a monopoly in a 2024 ruling regarding its search engine.
EDB Spearheads the Year of the Agentic Workforce with Industry Recognition, Ecosystem Momentum, and Continued Postgres® Leadership
Tech Optimizer
April 17, 2026

EDB Spearheads the Year of the Agentic Workforce with Industry Recognition, Ecosystem Momentum, and Continued Postgres® Leadership

EnterpriseDB (EDB) announced that its product, EDB Postgres AI (EDB PG AI), won the "Data Management Innovation of the Year" at the 2026 Data Breakthrough Awards. EDB PG AI is recognized for transforming Postgres into a unified data and AI platform, facilitating hybrid management and observability across workloads. EDB contributes 30% to the open-source Postgres project, leading contributions among commercial entities. EDB PG AI was highlighted at the NVIDIA GTC 2026 and received multiple accolades, including recognition in CRN's 2026 AI 100 and Sustainability Innovation of the Year. EDB hosts a podcast, AI & Data Horizons, featuring industry experts discussing responsible AI use and data sovereignty. EDB PG AI is described as the first open, enterprise-grade sovereign data and AI platform, capable of unifying various workloads while ensuring compliance and security.
Here's when Pragmata releases in your timezone
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Here’s when Pragmata releases in your timezone

Pragmata is set to launch at 12 am EDT / 5 am BST on Friday, April 17, 2023, which is 9 pm PDT on Thursday, April 16 for Los Angeles. The game has received an 87% rating from Justin Wagner at PC Gamer. Pre-loading is available for players who have pre-ordered the game. Release times in various global locations are as follows: Los Angeles: 9 pm PDT on Thursday, April 16; New York: 12 am on Friday, April 17; London: 5 am BST on Friday, April 17; Berlin: 6 am CEST on Friday, April 17; Sydney: 2 pm AEST on Friday, April 17; Wellington: 4 pm NZDT on Friday, April 17.
Rejoice, Steam Deck and couch lovers: Gloomwood just got controller support
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Rejoice, Steam Deck and couch lovers: Gloomwood just got controller support

Gloomwood has introduced controller support, which has been positively received by the gaming community. Previously, players on Steam Deck had to use unofficial gamepad layouts, complicating the experience. The game is now officially marked as 'Playable' on Steam Deck. Additionally, Gloomwood has been recognized for its expansive design, with Ted Litchfield stating it has surpassed the "early access threshold" and is worth playing. The game is currently available at a 25% discount on Steam.
You’re invited. Windows Insiders meetups are back
Winsage
April 8, 2026

You’re invited. Windows Insiders meetups are back

Marcus leads Design and Research across Windows & Devices, overseeing aspects from Windows and Windows Cloud to user experience research and industrial design for Surface and Xbox. He has expanded into the Windows Insider Program to enhance community engagement and believes successful products arise from collaboration between developers and users. Recently, he has sought feedback from Insiders to improve the program, leading to several enhancements. The first Insider meetup took place in Seattle, allowing community interaction with the Windows product team. Marcus plans to visit five additional cities for similar events: New York City (April 21), Hyderabad (May 7), Taipei (May 13), San Francisco (June 4), and London (June 23). The team aims to improve communication, user control over features, and will share further details on these improvements soon.
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