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November 21, 2025

I am going to kill Slim Shady with mom’s spaghetti

IO Interactive announced a new mission for Hitman: World of Assassination titled "Eminem vs Slim Shady," set to launch on December 1. This free, limited-time mission features Eminem enlisting Agent 47 to eliminate his alter-ego, Slim Shady, in a reimagined Hokkaido map called Popsomp Hills Asylum.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

The Game Awards 2025 nominees are here, and—surprise—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was nominated for every qualifying category

The Game Awards has announced its 2025 nominees, highlighting a strong presence of French influence. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive leads with ten nominations, including Game of the Year, followed by Death Stranding 2. Fans can vote on the TGA website. Nominees: Game of the Year: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Donkey Kong Bananza - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Best Game Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Split Fiction Innovation in Accessibility: - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Atomfall - Doom: The Dark Ages - EA Sports FC 26 - South of Midnight Best Independent Game: - Absolum - Ball x Pit - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Performance: - Ben Starr - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Charlie Cox - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Erika Ishii - Ghost of Yōtei - Jennifer English - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Konatsu Kato - Silent Hill F - Troy Baker - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Best Debut Indie Game: - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Despelote - Dispatch - Megabonk Best Action Game: - Battlefield 6 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Hades 2 - Ninja Gaiden 4 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Best Action/Adventure Game: - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Split Fiction Best Role Playing Game: - Avowed - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Outer Worlds 2 - Monster Hunter Wilds Best Sim/Strategy Game: - The Alters - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - Tempest Rising - Two Point Museum Best Fighting Game: - 2XKO - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Best Family Game: - Donkey Kong Bananza - LEGO Party! - Lego Voyagers - Mario Kart World - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Split Fiction Best Sports/Racing Game: - EA Sports FC 26 - F1 25 - Mario Kart World - Rematch - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Best Multiplayer: - Arc Raiders - Battlefield 6 - Elden Ring Nightreign - Peak - Split Fiction Best Narrative: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Silent Hill F Best Audio Design: - Battlefield 6 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Silent Hill F Best Score & Music: - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Hades 2 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Ghost of Yōtei - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Best Art Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Adaptation: - A Minecraft Movie - Devil May Cry - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Splinter Cell: Deathwatch - Until Dawn Best Mobile Game: - Destiny: Rising - Persona 5: The Phantom X - Sonic Rumble - Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Wuthering Waves Best Ongoing Game: - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - Marvel Rivals - No Man's Sky Content Creator of the Year: - Caedrel - Kai Cenat - MoistCr1TiKal - Sakura Miko - The Burnt Peanut Best Esports Game: - Counter-Strike 2 - DOTA 2 - League of Legends - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Valorant Best Esports Athlete: - brawk - Chovy - f0rsakeN - Kakeru - MenaRD - Zyw0o Best Esports Team: - Gen.G - League of Legends - NRG - Valorant - Team Falcons - DOTA 2 - Team Liquid PH - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Team Vitality - Counter-Strike 2 Best Community Support: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - No Man's Sky Most Anticipated Game: - 007 First Light - Grand Theft Auto 6 - Marvel's Wolverine - Resident Evil Requiem - The Witcher 4

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

EFF Teams Up With AV Comparatives to Test Android Stalkerware

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has conducted assessments of anti-virus products for Android in 2025, focusing on their ability to detect stalkerware. Malwarebytes achieved a 100% detection rate for all stalkerware samples, while ESET, Bitdefender, McAfee, and Kaspersky detected nearly all but one sample. Google Play Protect and Trend Micro had lower detection rates of 53% and 59%, respectively. The assessment revealed a reduction in unique stalkerware applications, with only 17 distinct products tested compared to 20 in previous years. This decline may be attributed to increased regulatory scrutiny and the rise of affordable Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices.

Tech Optimizer

October 28, 2025

TotalAV Antivirus Review 2025: Best Real-Time Cybersecurity Software for Complete Device Protection

TotalAV Antivirus provides real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. It features advanced scanning technology, continuous monitoring, and system optimization tools. The software includes a cloud-based scanning engine for zero-day threats and a VPN for encrypted browsing. TotalAV has achieved a 100% malware detection rate with zero false positives in independent tests. It offers three subscription plans: TotalAV Premium (3 devices), TotalAV Internet Security (6 devices), and TotalAV Total Security (8 devices), each with varying features and prices. Users report satisfaction with its performance and ease of use, and it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Readers Share Favorite Android Apps of 2025

Users have been asked to identify the best Android app that has integrated into their daily lives in 2025, amidst a competitive landscape with hundreds of billions of global downloads. Key characteristics of standout apps include reliability, simplicity, and the ability to fill existing gaps without unnecessary complexities. Privacy is a major concern, with users encouraged to scrutinize app permissions and seek transparency in business models. Cross-device compatibility is increasingly important, especially with the rise of tablets and foldable devices. Notable apps mentioned include: - Octopi Launcher: Favored for its widget-rich interface and tag-based search. - LocalSend: Allows direct file transfers across local networks without accounts or cloud services. - Banana Browser: Known for its minimalist design and built-in media controls. - Niagara Launcher: Celebrated for its minimalist, one-handed design. - Organic Maps: Provides efficient offline navigation using OpenStreetMap. - RethinkDNS: Blocks trackers and enforces on-device firewall rules. - Obsidian: A note-taking app known for its vault-style organization and cross-device syncing. When choosing an app, users should assess transparency in the business model, data export options, and app permissions. Performance in real-world scenarios, such as offline functionality and multitasking, is also important. Users are encouraged to share their top app recommendations to help others enhance their Android experience.

AppWizard

October 25, 2025

Battlefield 6 Among the Best-Performing Premium PC Games, Says Circana Analyst

Circana’s industry analyst Mat Piscatella described Battlefield 6 as one of the most successful premium PC titles ever tracked by the firm, noting its strong engagement levels among PC players. The game achieved the largest launch in the franchise's history, surpassing seven million units sold within its first three days, with players engaging in over 172 million matches and logging 15 million hours of streamed content during its launch weekend. Battlefield 6 was released on October 10, 2025, and features a comprehensive single-player campaign, a redefined four-class system, and an expansive multiplayer offering. In September, total software spending in the gaming sector rose 11 percent year-over-year to .3 billion, with non-mobile subscriptions increasing by 32 percent. Borderlands 4 was the top-selling game in September, with launch-month revenue nearly 30 percent higher than that of Borderlands 3.

AppWizard

October 16, 2025

Forget water cooling, this guy just cooled an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU by spraying coolant directly onto it, and you need to see it in action

Master overclocker Roman "Der8auer" Hartung has demonstrated a spray cooling technique for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which involves applying coolant directly to the CPU's integrated heat spreader (IHS). This method, a variant of phase-change cooling, allows the coolant to transition from liquid to gas upon contact with the heated CPU, effectively removing thermal energy. Der8auer used 3M Novec 7000 coolant, which has a boiling point of 34°C, although it will be banned in the EU later this year. The experiment consumed approximately 500ml of coolant in 15 minutes, maintaining CPU temperatures between 60-70°C during light workloads and completing the Cinebench multi-core test.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 shoots to No.1 on Steam

Battlefield 6 became the highest-grossing title on Steam after its release on October 10th, achieving over 747,000 concurrent users. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while EA Sports FC 26 rose to third. The Steam Deck fell to fourth, and Digimon Story Time Stranger also dropped in rankings. Little Nightmares 3 debuted at sixth place, and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance entered at seventh. Megabonk fell to eighth, Dota 2 dropped to ninth, and Dead by Daylight rose five spots to complete the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending October 14th is as follows: 1. Battlefield 6, EA 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. EA Sports FC 26, EA 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Digimon Story Time Stranger, Bandai Namco 6. Little Nightmares 3, Bandai Namco 7. Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, A Plus 8. Megabonk, Vedinad 9. Dota 2, Valve 10. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

Aspyr removes AI content from Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered

Aspyr has released a hotfix for the remastered versions of Tomb Raider 4-6 to remove "unauthorised AI-generated content," specifically targeting AI voiceover elements. This action follows a complaint from Françoise Cadol, the French voice actress for Lara Croft, who alleged that Aspyr used AI to replicate her voice without permission. Aspyr confirmed the removal of all AI voiceover content while retaining previous updates and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused.

AppWizard

September 1, 2025

Best Laptop for Minecraft

In Minecraft, laptops are favored over consoles for their flexibility, customization, and performance. The Lenovo Ideapad L340 Gaming features a 9th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and a 512GB NVMe SSD, making it a strong value option. The Alienware m15 R6 is equipped with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, offering elite performance. The Acer Nitro 5 includes a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, providing solid performance at a budget price. The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 features an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor, NVIDIA GTX 1650 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, making it a reliable mid-range option. The Acer Predator Helios 300 boasts an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, designed for high performance in Minecraft and other games. The MSI GF63 Thin offers an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400H processor, GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, serving as a budget-friendly entry-level option.