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AppWizard

July 20, 2025

Jack Black’s ‘Lava Chicken’ song has arrived in ‘Minecraft’

A remixed version of Jack Black’s song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ from A Minecraft Movie has been added to Minecraft with the 1.21.94 update on July 14. The song, which is 34 seconds long, became the shortest-ever Billboard chart hit in April and reached Number 21 on the UK Top 40 charts. Players can obtain the music disc featuring Hyper Potions’ rendition by defeating a baby Zombie riding a Chicken, known as a Chicken Jockey. The addition received mixed reactions from gamers, with some praising it and others wishing for it to fade. The film adaptation of Minecraft has been successful in 2025, leading to discussions about cinema etiquette due to audience behavior during screenings. Jack Black made a surprise appearance at a screening, advising fans against disruptive actions. Additionally, Tony Hawk discussed his efforts to include tracks from Fontaines D.C. and IDLES in the Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack.

AppWizard

July 19, 2025

Can you identify these games from their bland-faced, generic-looking protagonists?

An abundance of gaming trivia quizzes is available, covering topics like health bars, in-game currencies, and patch notes. The video game landscape is often populated by a common archetype: the ruggedly similar white male protagonist, characterized by chiseled jaws, short brown hair, and names like John, Jack, or Jake. These characters, while present in iconic games, tend to be forgettable and blend together. A quiz invites participants to identify the games featuring these generic leads rather than naming the characters themselves.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

Avowed update basically reinvents the fighter and ranger classes, while also adding new weapons and better Steam Deck optimization

Avowed has received a significant update to address the imbalance between character classes, particularly benefiting rangers and fighters. New abilities for rangers include Shadow Step, Fan of Daggers, Smoke Bomb, and Chilling Surprise, along with passive skills like Concussive Shot, Sharpshooter, and Deadly Poison. Fighters have gained abilities such as Driving Kick, Barbaric Smash, Deep Breath, and Reviving Exhortation, with passive skills including Dual Wield Mastery, Adrenaline, Bloodlust, and Vanguard. Additionally, new unique items have been introduced, including various weapons and robes. The update also includes graphics improvements, new FPS options, and bug fixes.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Update 2.3 Patch Notes

Update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 will be released tomorrow for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a later release for Nintendo Switch 2. The update introduces four new vehicles, the AutoDrive feature for self-driving Delamain cabs, and enhancements to CrystalCoat™ and Photo Mode. It also adds support for AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation, Intel XeSS 2.0, and HDR10+ Gaming on PC. Cyberpunk 2077 is now available on Mac with Apple silicon, purchasable via the Mac App Store and other PC storefronts, with existing owners able to transition to compatible devices. The new vehicles include: - Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru, unlocked through a new side job after completing The Hunt and The Beast In Me. - Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred," obtainable by completing side jobs including The Beast in Me: Badlands. - Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa, available after purchasing a Yaiba vehicle and completing specific tasks. - Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila, purchasable through AUTOFIXER. AutoDrive allows players to relax while their vehicles navigate, with self-driving Delamain cabs available after completing the job Don't Lose Your Mind. Photo Mode enhancements include 27 new NPCs, outfit switching options, new Look-At Camera features, and additional stickers and frames. Quality of life improvements include automatic adjustments for inverted mouse settings and enhanced accessibility options for aiming controls. Gameplay fixes address various mission issues and improve overall performance. PC users will see enhanced graphics with AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 and Intel XeSS 2.0, while console players benefit from Variable Refresh Rate support and fixes for foliage interactions with weather conditions.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting more PC improvements, but they don’t seem to address the CPU issues tanking the game’s performance

Capcom is preparing a significant update for Monster Hunter Wilds to address performance issues, including adjustments to VRAM usage and corrections in the Graphics settings. The patch notes indicate enhancements such as the return of monsters and new equipment, but players remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these changes. Since the game's launch in February, many players have reported persistent crashes and texture problems, leading to a negative reception reflected in recent reviews on Steam, where only 14% of feedback in the past month has been positive. Despite these challenges, earlier titles in the Monster Hunter franchise have seen a resurgence in sales over the past year.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

Stalker 2’s 1.5 mega-patch just dropped and GSC says A-Life is back, baby

GSC Game World has released a substantial update for Stalker 2, called the "Guns and Looting update" (version 1.5). This update revives the A-Life system, allowing NPCs to lead their own lives, pursue individual goals, and engage in conflicts. NPCs will no longer respawn directly in front of players, enhancing realism. The update also introduces new features, including a new rifle and pistol, a "Water electric tornado" anomaly, and the ability to loot parts from mutants.

Winsage

June 22, 2025

Your Windows 11 System Restore points may vanish 30 days earlier than you’d expect

Recent updates from Microsoft indicate that the lifespan of System Restore points on Windows 11 has been reduced to 60 days. Following the June 2025 Windows security update, restore points older than 60 days will no longer be accessible. This change will also apply to future versions of Windows 11, specifically version 24H2. Previously, System Restore points were designed to last around 90 days, but their actual duration varied, with some expiring as quickly as 10 days after creation.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Tempest Rising’s first major update targets the Command and Conquer successor’s multiplayer, adding 6 maps, a 2v2 ranked mode, and an extensive balance overhaul

Tempest Rising has released its first major update, the "Rally and Recon" update, which enhances the multiplayer experience. Key features include a ranked mode for 2v2 matches with leaderboards and the ability to adjust the population cap for multiplayer matches from 100 to 500 units. The update also includes a comprehensive rebalance of existing units, affecting factions differently; for example, the GFD faction's spy drones are less effective, while its hunter tank is improved, and the Tempest Dynasty experiences slower resource harvesting but gains stronger second-tier units. Players are also anticipating the introduction of a third playable faction, which has only been available as an adversary in campaign mode.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Total War: Warhammer 3’s latest patch radically reattunes its magic item system: ‘In total some 600 ancillaries have had their effects and rarity adjusted’

Creative Assembly has restructured the magic item system in Total War: Warhammer 3, adjusting approximately 600 ancillaries to improve balance and uniformity. This update follows a previous revamp of the Kislev faction and aims to enhance gameplay by addressing the influx of magical items from the series' expansions without corresponding balance changes. The upcoming Tides of Torment DLC is anticipated to further impact gameplay.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft has disabled a ‘key feature’ to enhance Windows security – The Times of India

Microsoft updated the Windows Hello face unlock functionality in April, which now fails to operate in low-light environments due to a strategic decision aimed at addressing a spoofing vulnerability. Users of Surface Laptops have reported frustrations as they can no longer access their devices using facial recognition in dark rooms. The update requires color cameras to see a visible face when signing in. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University identified a vulnerability in the system that allowed unauthorized access, although Microsoft categorized it as "important" and stated the likelihood of exploitation remains low. A temporary workaround for users is to disable the webcam through Windows 11's Device Manager, but this renders the camera unusable for other applications.