physics

AppWizard
October 11, 2026
Google is teasing the return of the Android Dev Summit, focusing on Android 18 and its visual transformation. Key upgrades include: 1. Modern Graphics: Introduction of multi-point mesh gradients and real-time progressive blurs for enhanced visual fidelity. 2. Evolved Material You: Development of tactile glassmorphism and fluid component scaling for a three-dimensional user experience. 3. App Efficiency: Stricter performance benchmarks to minimize resource-heavy background processes and ensure smooth operation. 4. Hardware Synergy: Optimizations in Android 18 designed to complement next-generation displays, particularly for the upcoming Pixel 12.
BetaBeacon
October 9, 2026
Google has introduced Playground, a website that allows people to create games without coding skills. Users can direct the game by typing what they want to build, customize characters, and tweak physics. Access to Playground is tiered based on Google AI subscription.
BetaBeacon
October 8, 2026
An enthusiast named Odrannnn has created an unofficial native port of the classic game Metroid Prime for Android, Windows, and Linux systems. The port includes touch controls, radial menus, gesture-based controls, widescreen display support, adjustable field of view, mods, save transfers from the Dolphin emulator, uncapped frame rate, and customizable gameplay options. Users need a device running Android 9 or newer with ARM64 support and their own copy of the American version of Metroid Prime 1.00 for the GameCube to play.
AppWizard
October 7, 2026
Morgan Park discusses the recent gaming session of Arc Raiders, highlighting the introduction of a grapple hook that operates with a simulated rope, allowing players to climb, swing, and descend with versatility. The grapple hook can adhere to various surfaces and be redeployed midair without cooldown, enhancing movement options significantly. The Frozen Trail update also includes a launcher that tethers objects and a grenade for pulling down Arc bots, though testing of these features is limited. The skill tree has been reworked, allowing players to invest XP points in abilities, but the changes provide only incremental boosts rather than transformative gameplay alterations. The focus remains on loot and crafting rather than combat enhancements. Pendola Pass is visually appealing but feels familiar compared to other maps like Marathon, lacking unique gameplay elements. The snowy landscape introduces some challenges, such as flash freezes and a new enemy, the Bully Arc, but overall, the gameplay revisits familiar territory. The Emperor is mentioned as a significant draw for players, though it was not explored during the preview.
AppWizard
October 5, 2026
Developer Eastern-Willow214 has released an early build of "Terraria Unbound," a modification that transforms the game into a three-dimensional experience, available via tModLoader. The mod features a 2304-block high world and retains core mechanics like resource gathering, building, exploration, and combat. It includes multiplayer functionality but is in an "experimental" phase, with potential bugs and compatibility issues. The mod can be accessed through the Steam Workshop for free, and future updates may support popular mods like Thorium and Calamity.
AppWizard
October 4, 2026
Kalit is an upcoming indie game developed by Travi Team Games, a small Italian studio consisting of two developers. It features hand-drawn animation reminiscent of 1930s cartoons and combines this aesthetic with a Minecraft-inspired survival sandbox. Players can mine resources, craft items, cultivate farms, and explore a 3D open world. The game was first unveiled in June 2025, following the studio's previous releases, including the 2023 physics-based fighting game Scroter and the 2024 found footage horror title Unknown Tapes. The studio plans to release another title in 2027, but specific details about that release are not yet available.
AppWizard
September 29, 2026
Amazon's early fall Prime Day sale features discounts on Google Play apps and games, including Hitman Sniper, To the Moon, Dungeon Tracer: Puzzle RPG, FrogBoy, Super Onion Boy 2, and Human Fall Flat. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted up to 0, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at all-time low prices. Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers are priced at .50 each or .99 for a 4-pack.
AppWizard
September 28, 2026
Mojang hosted Minecraft Live, revealing developments including Minecraft Dungeons II and new icy biomes. The most notable announcement was the introduction of a new dimension called "the Sift," which will be added after 14 years. The Sift features a vibrant, cotton candy-colored aesthetic with elements like pink weeds and a blue bunny, contrasting with the darker themes of previous updates. It will be included in the core game in 2027 but will first appear in Dungeons II. Discussions among players are mixed, with some expressing excitement and others skepticism about its design.
AppWizard
September 24, 2026
Today on Google Play, notable app and game deals include: - Easy Delivery Co. - A simulation game. - Human Fall Flat - A physics-based puzzle platformer. - FrogBoy - An adventure game. - Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD - A tower defense game. - Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game - Another tower defense game in the Kingdom Rush series. - MAYATCH - A puzzle game. - Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM - An RPG set in a futuristic world. - Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG - A pixel art RPG. Additionally, TCL NXTPAPER Android phones are available at discounts of up to 30%.
AppWizard
September 11, 2026
Devolver Digital, in collaboration with Dark Dark Goose, has announced HYPERDROP, a pachinko-inspired roguelite for PC. Players drop a ball onto a pegboard to create combinations for points, transforming the board by adding and upgrading pegs. The game features various upgrades that allow balls to split, return to the top, create gravity wells, or trigger chain reactions. Players can modify ball characteristics, introducing different physics behaviors. The game includes challenging stages, modifiers, and boss battles, with new challenges and board layouts unlocked as players progress. A free demo is available on Steam, but there is no confirmed release date.
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