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AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Call of Duty yet again promises ‘no clowny skins’ for Modern Warfare 4, but we’ve been burned before

Infinity Ward has committed to a thematic and grounded approach to skins and cosmetics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, assuring fans there will be no whimsical designs at launch or in future seasons. This commitment follows concerns about increasingly outlandish skins in the franchise, particularly after Activision introduced premium skins inspired by the Fallout TV series for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Fan frustration is rising, and there are worries about declining skin sales due to a disconnect between developers and marketing teams. Recent entries in the franchise have faced critical struggles, despite strong sales, leading to discontent among fans. Additionally, Microsoft is under pressure to profit from its acquisition of Activision Blizzard while navigating backlash related to its ties with the Israel Defense Forces, which has complicated the launch of Modern Warfare 4.

AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) – Chaos Cubed, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Mojang announced that the Minecraft update, Chaos Cubed, will be available on June 16, 2026, introducing Sulfur cubes and sulfur caves, along with new block sets and the Bounce music disc. A new biome called the Dappled Forest was teased, and LEGO Chicken Mounts are now available as a free add-on in the Marketplace. Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in 2026, featuring the Deep Dark biome and the Twisted Warden. The sequel to the Minecraft movie is titled A Minecraft Movie Squared, with Kirsten Dunst cast as Alex, and a building challenge for fans has been announced.

AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Minecraft Live From TwitchCon Rotterdam Makes Multiple Reveals

Minecraft Dungeons II will feature a new enemy called the Twisted Warden, described as slow-moving but powerful. The game will allow players to explore various biomes and a deep dark portal. It is set to launch later this year on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Game Pass. Additionally, a collaboration at Twitchcon showcased a Minecraft Arena with real-life representations of biomes and a large Twisted Warden. A LEGO set for Dungeons II was also revealed, featuring LEGO Minecraft Chicken Mounts. Furthermore, a sequel to A Minecraft Movie has been announced, titled A Minecraft Movie Squared, with returning and new voice actors, including Kirsten Dunst as the character Alex.

AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Thick as Thieves is making changes, but not the one I think matters most

OtherSide Entertainment, the developers of Thick as Thieves, expressed satisfaction with player engagement but acknowledged room for improvement. A second update is scheduled for release mid-next week, which will include features like key rebinding. However, the option to adjust or remove mission timers is still absent, causing concern among players. The game features solo or cooperative missions with time constraints of 30 to 45 minutes, and an eight-minute countdown begins after completing any objective. Failing to reach the exit before time runs out results in mission failure. The developers have made the mission timer visible to enhance transparency, but concerns remain about the rigidity of the game's design regarding the timer and item retrieval.

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

As the UK plunges once more into political chaos, I’ve found the roguelike deckbuilder that can help me process it

Weird Weekend features a PC game called Prime Monster, where players assume the role of the Prime Monster of the Fractured Kingdom, tasked with hosting the Horrific Games, a satirical international sporting event. The protagonist faces challenges such as meeting deadlines and funding the construction of twelve new stadiums, including one for Synchronised Falconry. The game incorporates political satire, depicting the absurdities of governance, including a parliament scene where the Prime Monster justifies a collapsed arena. It employs a roguelike structure with turn-based card battles to pass legislation, emphasizing strategy over substance. Players navigate dilemmas involving voter disillusionment and corruption, with humorous scenarios throughout. The game allows players to embody various characters and critiques the chaotic nature of real-world politics while providing entertainment and commentary on governance.

Winsage

May 16, 2026

I got tired of hunting through Windows for every setting, so I built my own control center

The utility developed streamlines access to Windows diagnostics and tweaks, consolidating functionalities typically spread across various settings panels into a single interface. It features an overview page with key system metrics and organized sections for health checks, network details, services, scheduled tasks, drives, drivers, power plans, gaming settings, privacy options, and taskbar adjustments. Each diagnostic is executed via PowerShell scripts that output JSON data for display. The application ensures transparency in registry changes by creating .reg backups before modifications and allows users to revert changes easily. It focuses on practical tweaks rather than debloating, maintaining a lightweight design without extensive features. The tool is open source and available on GitHub.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

New Crimson Desert update helps Kliff and Damiane punch better, and there are more replayable bosses to dropkick

The Crimson Desert update version 1.0.7 introduces several new features and enhancements, including expanded unarmed combat capabilities for characters Kliff and Damiane, new unarmed skills for Damiane, and new techniques for Kliff such as the Blinding Flash Finisher. The update allows players to encounter a broader array of mount types and re-encounter several bosses, adding five new boss encounters: Muskan, Corrupted Caliburn, Goyen, Draven, and Clockwork White Horn. Additionally, new wolf and bear types have been added as permanent mounts, along with extra reins for rideable creatures. Various bug fixes and tweaks have also been implemented.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

Crimson Desert’s latest patch gives the people what they want, which is to tame and ride a random bear with your own two hands—or a goat, if you’re freaky

Players of Crimson Desert expressed a desire to tame and ride bears. Developer Pearl Abyss introduced legendary wolf and bear mounts that can be acquired through quests or by defeating bears. Initially, these animals could not be tamed for riding, but a recent update allows players to register certain animals as special mounts after earning their trust. The list of tamable animals includes dogs, with some requiring unique taming methods. Additionally, players can now extract materials used in equipment upgrades, receiving a full return of special materials and a 70% refund on common resources like iron ore, copper ore, and bloodstones. Pearl Abyss continues to introduce new features regularly, including bird taming, to enhance the player experience.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

True permadeath: You can never play this game again if you let its immortal snail assassin touch your mouse pointer

The "snail assassin" meme originated from a 2014 Rooster Teeth podcast episode, where the concept of an immortal snail pursuing a person for a million dollars was discussed. The game "Don't Touch The Snail" features a snail that moves toward the player's mouse pointer, resulting in game over if it makes contact. Players face permanent death with no retries and can earn achievements to customize the snail's appearance. The game includes a global leaderboard for tracking survival times. Strategies for survival may involve using an ultrawide monitor, but maintaining a still mouse pointer can be challenging. The game is set to launch on Steam later this month.

AppWizard

May 5, 2026

New dark fantasy tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain is scratching my Mewgenics itch in all the right ways

A father sends his daughter into an escape tunnel for safety as enemy forces approach, while he prepares to confront a commander. In the game "Prelude: Dark Pain," players engage in tactical turn-based RPG combat, controlling Soren, a blacksmith whose wife has been abducted. Players traverse an overworld map, engaging in grid-based battles with a squad of four characters, each with unique abilities. The game features various mechanics, including character-specific skills and strategic positioning for enhanced damage. It is set to launch on Steam Early Access in the third quarter of 2026, offering approximately 15 hours of gameplay and introducing nine heroes with 63 skills. The final version will include all acts of the story, over 20 heroes, 20 factions, 70 enemy types, and a crafting system.