Persona Archives

AppWizard

July 16, 2026

75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony’s plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by

RPCS3 is a multi-platform open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, with 2,681 out of 3,559 PS3 titles currently compatible. It allows gaming on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. The development team aims for full preservation of the PS3 library. Sony plans to cease production of physical game discs by 2028 and shut down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita in 2027. Of the remaining titles, 816 are playable but have serious glitches, 60 can reach the main menu but do not load further, and 2 titles initialize but are stuck on a black screen. Emulation is not inherently illegal if users play games they own, as established by legal precedents. A DMCA takedown request from Atlus regarding Persona 5 was unsuccessful. RPCS3 has shown performance improvements, achieving a 5% to 7% boost in FPS, with some titles reaching over 1500 FPS.

AppWizard

July 16, 2026

Denshattack! (PC) Review

Denshattack! is a cel-shaded trick-based 3D platformer developed by the indie studio Undercoders in Barcelona, Spain. The game features a protagonist named Emi Araki, a 19-year-old ramen delivery driver in Beppu, Japan, who dreams of riding the VACTRAIN, an underground train. The narrative involves Emi leaving her hometown to confront the mega-corporation Miraidō, which governs the state and operates the VACTRAIN. Players engage in gameplay inspired by classic titles, performing stunts and achieving high scores across 60 levels in eight regions. The game includes boss battles, a scoring system, and a vibrant visual style complemented by a notable soundtrack featuring guest composers. Despite some navigation challenges and minor imperfections, Denshattack! has been well-received for its engaging gameplay and artistic presentation.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Technoblade Copycat Crafts Epic Minecraft Community Backlash

Technoblade passed away in 2022, leaving a significant impact on the Minecraft community. A YouTuber named Technolarp has gained nearly 200,000 subscribers through their imitation of Technoblade, which has sparked a debate about the ethics of such replication. Technolarp includes a disclaimer stating they are not the real Technoblade, but critics argue this does not alleviate discomfort regarding their content. The situation intensified when Technolarp collaborated with one of Technoblade's former partners, causing further backlash from fans. Technoblade's father, Technodad, has expressed his thoughts on the matter, navigating a complex situation without alienating Technolarp's fanbase. The head of Hypixel has also criticized Technolarp's impersonation, highlighting the tension between homage and appropriation in the digital space.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced review

Ubisoft is releasing a comprehensive remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled "Resynced," on July 9, 2026, priced at in the U.S. and £50 in the U.K. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore, the remake features enhanced graphics using the latest Anvil engine, dynamic weather, a realistic day-night cycle, and improved combat mechanics. The game has been verified for Steam Deck, though performance may be an issue. While it retains core elements from the original, some features, like customizable homes and additional ship ammunition types, were already present in the original game.

AppWizard

July 6, 2026

Some days I fondly recall Warhammer 40k’s first Inquisitor was called ‘Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau’ and he’s still too powerful to be retconned.

In the Warhammer 40k universe, Inquisitors are agents of the Imperium known for their authority and eccentricity, tasked with eradicating threats from Chaos. One notable Inquisitor is Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, introduced in the original Rogue Trader in 1987, illustrated by Martin McKenna. Clousseau is depicted in skintight powered armor under a cloak and is recognized for his detective-like approach to solving cases, using a legally distinct laser sword against xenos. His arsenal includes various energy field devices, a bolt pistol, a power sword, Jokaero digital weapons, multiple types of grenades, a communicator, bioscanner, and other gadgets. Despite not appearing since the 1980s, Clousseau's legacy endures in Warhammer lore, and fans hope for his return in future narratives.

AppWizard

July 5, 2026

Meccha Chameleon celebrates 15 million sales by teasing a ‘collaboration with a famous Japanese star’

Meccha Chameleon has sold over 15 million copies within a month of its release. Developer lemorion_1224 announced a new collaboration with a famous Japanese star, speculated to be Hatsune Miku. The game was developed in two months, resulting in significant financial success for the developers. PC Gamer rated Meccha Chameleon 82%, highlighting its satisfying gameplay. The game was created by two individuals and is available at a modest price.

Tech Optimizer

June 19, 2026

Looking Ahead to Postgres 19

Postgres has introduced new functionalities, including UPDATE and DELETE FOR PORTION OF, enhancing temporal use cases. The expansion of RANDOM() temporal functions is attributed to Paul Ramsey and Greg Sabino Mullane. Version 19 includes performance improvements in the planner and executor components, with contributions from Tom Lane. Key enhancements include refinements in anti-joins and semi-joins, constant folding optimizations, incremental sorting with append paths, enhanced aggregate processing prior to joins, improved join selectivity computation, and more comprehensive function statistics. These changes allow Postgres to better understand query structures, reducing unnecessary processing. The visibility of memoization in EXPLAIN has improved, sort performance has benefited from radix sort, and foreign key constraint checks have become faster. The COPY FROM command can now utilize SIMD instructions. Postgres 19 offers a range of improvements for application developers, operators, performance enthusiasts, and those building on Postgres, including enhanced graph queries, refined SQL syntax, improved window functions, better upsert behavior, REPACK CONCURRENTLY, advancements in autovacuum, improved monitoring capabilities, and new hooks. The release is still in beta, providing an opportunity for testing applications, migration, extensions, execution plans, and maintenance workflows.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Makes Incredible 140 Hour RPG Free

Xbox Game Pass has added Persona 5 Royal, an acclaimed RPG with a Metacritic score of 95, available for subscribers on PC, Premium, and Ultimate tiers. The game offers up to 140 hours of gameplay, requiring at least 100 hours to complete the main storyline. It features a blend of social simulation, narrative, anime-inspired aesthetics, and turn-based combat. Persona 5 Royal is a standalone experience, allowing new players to start without prior knowledge of the series. The duration of its availability on Game Pass is uncertain, but titles typically remain for 12 to 24 months.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

Gemini Canvas helped Paris Hilton turn an idea into an app, and she didn’t write a line of code

Paris Hilton has created a custom productivity app named Iconic Ideas using Google’s Gemini Canvas, a platform that enables app creation without traditional coding skills. The app is designed to help manage thoughts associated with her ADHD and features a playful aesthetic with pink hues and sparkly elements. Users can earn "sparkle points" for completing tasks and can generate visual mood boards for various projects. This project highlights the decreasing barriers to app development, emphasizing that effective communication of ideas is becoming more important than coding skills in the creation of personalized applications.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: Final Fantasy Goes HD-2D, and It’s Glorious

Final Fantasy Resonance is a turn-based HD-2D RPG set to launch on October 22 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a new protagonist, Rain, and his companions as they protect magic crystals from the antagonist Veritas of the Dark. It includes familiar elements like airships and chocobos, with a combat system that displays a straightforward turn order and incorporates a stagger mechanic. Players can utilize Visions, which are akin to personas, to enhance combat strategies. The game is projected to offer 30-40 hours of gameplay, or 60-80 hours for completionists.