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AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Skelly: Poseable Anatomy Model For Android

The Skelly app, developed by Proko LLC, is a poseable, anatomically correct skeleton reference tool for artists, available for USD 6.99. It has over 10,000 downloads and a rating of 4.1 stars. Key features include a simplified version called "Robo-Skelly," proportions based on Dr. Paul Richer's teachings, compatibility with the "Loomis Head" technique, complete poseability, a Pose Library, movable camera, adjustable light source, options for light or dark backgrounds, and a reset feature. The app aims to assist artists in studying human anatomy and enhancing their creative process without the need for live models.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Pocket Lands Looks Like Mixed Reality Minecraft On Quest

Pocket Lands allows users to create miniature worlds in mixed reality and explore them in virtual reality. It is set to launch in early access on December 11, developed by Thomas van den Berge, known for the VR painting app Vermillion. Players can build dioramas using hand tracking controls and switch to first-person VR mode for exploration. The game features various biomes and locomotion options in VR. Future plans for the full release in the second half of 2026 include cave systems, additional biomes, creatures, multiplayer build battles, and co-located and remote creative multiplayer experiences.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Steam’s biggest survival game warns players must “pivot or die” as transformative new update unleashes an extreme wipe

Facepunch Studios released the November Rust update, emphasizing a "Pivot or die" approach. The update revamps the progression system by introducing a comprehensive wipe of all blueprints and reducing the costs for tech tree and research unlocks: Common from 20 to 15, Uncommon from 75 to 30, Rare from 125 to 60, and Very Rare from 500 to 120. Scrap crafting costs have been removed from workbenches. The update also introduces new features such as powered Storage Adaptors, a Mini Fridge with 18 slots, expanded CCTV integration, and the return of monument puzzles. Adjustments have been made to helicopters, including the inability to repair in-flight and restrictions on using healing foods while piloting. The painting menu has been revamped, and off-ground foliage now reacts to moving objects. Regular blueprint wipes may be considered based on player feedback.

Winsage

October 26, 2025

Great, now even Microsoft Paint can make AI slop

MS Paint has introduced a new feature called Restyle, currently being rolled out for Windows Insiders in Paint version 11.2509.441.0. This feature allows users to apply preset artistic styles to existing images, accessible through Paint's Copilot menu. Users can either incorporate the generated images into their Paint canvas or save them as separate files. Restyle is designed to transform images sourced from the internet, raising ethical questions about image appropriation. The feature will only be available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Keeper review

Keeper is an adventure game developed by Double Fine and published by Xbox Game Studios, set to release on October 17, 2025, for a price of .99. The game features a sentient lighthouse and a bird navigating a vibrant, post-apocalyptic world, with gameplay lasting approximately six hours. It avoids common gaming trends such as crafting systems and battle passes, focusing instead on a narrative that unfolds in a visually stunning environment. The gameplay includes manipulating time through the lighthouse's searchlight to solve puzzles and interact with hybrid creatures. The game transitions from serene exploration to exhilarating sequences, maintaining a captivating experience throughout.

AppWizard

September 7, 2025

Epic Games is giving away two awesome PC games for free! Have you picked them up yet?

The Epic Games Store is offering two PC games for free: Monument Valley and The Battle of Polytopia. The giveaway ends next Thursday at 16:59 p.m. Monument Valley is a puzzle game where players navigate as Princess Ida through visually stunning landscapes inspired by M.C. Escher, focusing on a meditative experience. The Battle of Polytopia is a turn-based strategy game where players choose a tribe and compete for dominance, featuring unique playstyles and a balance of expansion and defense.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

$15 gets you WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and more

Humble Bundle offers a monthly subscription service for .99, providing subscribers with games valued at .94 for September. The games included are: - WWE 2K25: Features over 300 stars and a documentary-style narrative, but PC players miss out on the exclusive game mode "The Island." - Destiny 2: Legacy Collection: Includes expansions like The Final Shape, Lightfall, The Witch Queen, Beyond Light, Shadowkeep, Forsaken, and the 30th Anniversary Pack, with some Dungeon Keys sold separately. - The Plucky Squire: An action-adventure platformer that allows players to navigate between 2D and 3D worlds. - SpellForce: Conquest of Eo: A strategy game with three gameplay styles and over 600 procedurally generated campaigns. - Return to Monkey Island: A return of the classic franchise with enhanced point-and-click gameplay. - Eastern Exorcist: A 2D side-scrolling adventure inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting. - Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks: A racing game set in the Warhammer universe featuring arena battles and structured races. - Grapple Dog: A family-friendly platformer starring a canine hero using a grappling hook to navigate levels.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

This week in PC games: a MGS3 remake, new Blumhouse horror and some freshly peeled spaceships

The Maw has consumed another Monday, and a recent article about a "bank holiday" was a public relations strategy to prevent a stock market downturn. Mark has been on a theoretical holiday since last Wednesday but is actually marooned in the Cretaceous period. James is in a state of limbo, neither at Gamescom nor back at his desk. New PC game releases include: 1. NG Y' STOOD L' SAND OT GN'TH: A cosmic horror experience. 2. Pizza Bandit: A shooter combining culinary creativity with alien defense. 3. Watertight: A free horror adventure set in a troubled submarine exploring the Titanic wreck. 4. good: A minigame collection about a teenager avoiding education. 5. The Supper: New Blood: A point-and-click adventure with a dinner party theme. 6. Pixel Starships 2: An MMO for designing and managing spaceships. 7. Eyes Of Hellfire: A haunted house experience published by Blumhouse. 8. Neon Village: A hybrid game blending match-3, town-building, and roguelike elements. 9. Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance: A revival of a classic Sega side-scroller. The author plans to work on an interview-driven feature and a piece on liminality, while James is expected to handle impressions articles and interviews. Mark may return to regular updates and a review if he escapes his situation.

BetaBeacon

August 12, 2025

Forget Reddit, Google wants gamers to use the Play Store as a forum (APK teardown)

Google is working on a gaming-related community forum within the Google Play Store where users can share gaming tips, ask questions, and start discussions. The feature will allow users to create and delete posts, add comments and reactions within a community present within the Google Play Store. The feature is still a work in progress and has not been officially announced by Google.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

Tabletop Game Shop Simulator Launches a Free Demo

Knight Fever Games, in collaboration with Ludogram, has released a free demo for Tabletop Game Shop Simulator, allowing players to experience managing a local game shop. Players can design shop layouts, set prices, hire staff, collect and paint miniatures, and host tournaments. The demo provides several hours of gameplay, where players manage inventory, finances, and community engagement. Players can collect rare miniatures, host game nights, and grow their business by attracting customers and expanding product offerings. The demo is available on Steam.