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ONLY WAY IS DOWN [PC Game Review]
AppWizard
March 31, 2025

ONLY WAY IS DOWN [PC Game Review]

ONLY WAY IS DOWN is a platforming game developed and published by Jilted Generation Productions, available on Steam. Players control a cat that must navigate down from a construction site, facing various challenges along the way. The game features nine lives for the cat and allows customization of its appearance, including coat color and accessories. Gameplay encourages careful movement with mechanics that can slow down the cat's actions. There are multiple levels with different pathways and a hint button to assist players. The game includes various difficulty modes, enhancing replayability. Visuals are paired with a soothing piano soundtrack, though some sound effects may be jarring. Players may experience display issues on the Steam Deck, which are expected to be fixed in future updates.
No, you're not going crazy: One of the best Pixel Weather app features is now missing
AppWizard
March 31, 2025

No, you’re not going crazy: One of the best Pixel Weather app features is now missing

Google has removed the Weather Map feature from its Pixel Weather app across all Pixel devices through a server-side adjustment. The Weather Map, introduced in August 2024, provided a radar map experience with a six-hour precipitation forecast and cloud movement tracking. Users can no longer find the Weather Map in city views or locations, even during rainfall. Other features of the app, such as the AI Weather Report, Hourly Forecast, 10-day Forecast, and Wind and Precipitation Data, remain unchanged.
Obsidian snuck goodies and secrets around every corner to make exploring Avowed feel worthwhile: 'If you have a lot of dead ends that lead nowhere, you learn the lesson as a player: This game doesn't have much to offer me'
AppWizard
March 30, 2025

Obsidian snuck goodies and secrets around every corner to make exploring Avowed feel worthwhile: ‘If you have a lot of dead ends that lead nowhere, you learn the lesson as a player: This game doesn’t have much to offer me’

The game Avowed rewards players for exploration by embedding hidden treasures throughout its environments, including vendor items and upgrade materials. It features a parkour system that encourages players to explore vertically-oriented levels without restrictions, leading to unexpected discoveries. Notable secrets include a concealed sewer beneath the starting docks with challenging enemies and a unique item, as well as a chest in Shatterscarp that has a creative loot interaction. The game is designed to ensure that exploration leads to meaningful discoveries, countering the negative impact of dead ends. The team aims to provide worthwhile rewards for side paths and explorations, fostering curiosity among players. Avowed is considered a strong contender for game of the year, and there are hints of potential DLC and a future release of The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025.
Activision user research workers form union
AppWizard
March 28, 2025

Activision user research workers form union

Activision's user research division staff voted to form a union, named the Activision User Research Union-CWA, with a supermajority in favor of unionization. Microsoft has recognized the union as part of its labor neutrality agreement with the Communication Workers of America (CWA). The motivation for unionization was influenced by anticipated layoffs in 2023 and 2024. CWA Local 9400 president Maurice Washington emphasized the need for a protected voice for workers and expressed pride in welcoming the new members into the CWA. This development follows the establishment of the United Videogame Workers-CWA, reflecting a trend of unionization in the gaming industry.
Greedfall 2 aims to turn around a disastrous early access launch with a combat overhaul and a big new boat
AppWizard
March 27, 2025

Greedfall 2 aims to turn around a disastrous early access launch with a combat overhaul and a big new boat

Developer Spiders has released the first major update for Greedfall 2 to address player feedback on its combat system. The update includes faster attacks, improved animations, enhanced character movement, and a refined target lock system. Additionally, it introduces new content such as the region of Olima, a new companion, and the Hub for managing parties and accessing workshops. The update will make existing saves incompatible, requiring players to start anew. Greedfall 2 has struggled to attract players, peaking at 375 concurrent users compared to over 16,000 for the original game.
My favourite, most underrated anime golf game series is actually getting a PC entry for the first time in its nearly 30-year history
AppWizard
March 27, 2025

My favourite, most underrated anime golf game series is actually getting a PC entry for the first time in its nearly 30-year history

The Everybody's Golf series, known for its whimsical aesthetic and realistic physics, is set to release a new title, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, which will be the first in the series available on PC via Steam. This announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct. The game will be developed by Hyde Inc., taking over from the previous developer, Clap Hanz. Although a specific release date is not yet available, it is expected to launch within this year and will feature various gameplay modes, including single-player, online multiplayer, couch co-op, and a new 'Wacky Golf' mode.
Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News - The Times of India
AppWizard
March 27, 2025

Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News – The Times of India

Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Warframe, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 are five free-to-play games available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 1. Fortnite: - Publisher: Epic Games - Features: Fast-paced gunfights, building mechanics, collaborations with pop culture icons, no-build mode, accessible battle royale and creative modes. 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2: - Publisher: Activision - Features: Immersive battle royale experience, expansive open-world environments, tactical squad play, vehicle combat, extensive maps, diverse weapons, Gulag 2.0, crossplay capabilities. 3. Warframe: - Publisher: Digital Extremes - Features: Sci-fi gameplay, parkour mechanics, melee combat, over 50 unique Warframes, engaging PvE gameplay, abundant loot. 4. Apex Legends: - Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA) - Features: Battle royale and hero shooter elements, unique Legends with special abilities, fast-paced matches, fluid movement mechanics. 5. Destiny 2: - Publisher: Bungie - Features: Shooter and MMORPG elements, role of a Guardian, stunning visuals, solo quests, team raids, competitive PvP battles, deep storyline, variety of gameplay modes.
Hackers Exploit Windows MMC Zero-Day Vulnerability to Execute Malicious Code
Winsage
March 26, 2025

Hackers Exploit Windows MMC Zero-Day Vulnerability to Execute Malicious Code

Russian threat actors are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), identified as CVE-2025-26633, allowing them to bypass security features and execute harmful code. The hacking group Water Gamayun, also known as EncryptHub and Larva-208, is behind this campaign, using a weaponized version of the vulnerability called “MSC EvilTwin” to deploy various malicious payloads, including information stealers and backdoors. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions, particularly older systems like Windows Server 2016. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2025-26633 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, requiring federal agencies to patch affected systems by April 1, 2025. Microsoft included this vulnerability in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update. Recommended mitigations include applying security patches, restricting network access to MMC ports, and monitoring for unusual MMC activity.
'A Minecraft Movie' Fan Event with Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers
AppWizard
March 26, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Fan Event with Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers

Danielle Brooks attended the fan event for A Minecraft Movie in Mexico, showcasing a new hairstyle and wearing a red dress from House of CB. She held a Llama as an accessory, referencing a character from the movie. Emma Myers wore a black ruffled high-low dress from the Chloé Spring 2025 collection, styled in a soft, bohemian manner, and chose not to wear the pink Chloé jelly PVC sandals from the runway.
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