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AppWizard

June 20, 2026

Guncrypt is Halfbrick Studio’s First PC Game, That Also Works on Linux

Halfbrick Studios is developing a dungeon crawler game called Guncrypt, which features a unique weapon system with three guns, over 60 bullet types, and 80 relic types. Players can customize their gameplay by strategically loading bullets and fusing them for new effects. The game includes tarot cards for passive bonuses and a Curse Level that introduces escalating challenges across five tiers. It consists of four procedurally generated floors with various enemies and a boss at the end. The demo version runs smoothly on Linux using Steam Play with Proton, and the gameplay involves innovative movement mechanics and combat strategies. The game currently has no confirmed release date or pricing, but a demo is available, and a native Linux build is in development.

TrendTechie

June 20, 2026

Роскомнадзор заблокировал еще десяток торрент-трекеров

Roskomnadzor has added 18 websites to its registry of prohibited sites for illegally distributing the film "Who Am I." The blocked sites include ten torrent trackers (hot-torrent.org, kino-zal.tv, luxtorrents.com, mz-tracker.net, torrentz.pp.ua, torrentpoisk.com, new-torrent.net, besttorrents.org, frutor.org, hdreactor.org), five online cinemas (onlyfilm.tv, films3.net, kinoman.az, kinowka.kz, kinogo-hd.net), and three file-sharing platforms (ex.ua, myrumix.ru, publish2.me). This action follows a ruling from the Moscow City Court against the site dream-film.net, initiated by the rights holder "25th Floor." Roskomnadzor can block additional sites upon request from copyright holders based on this ruling. Previously, over ten pirate sites in Russia, including rutor.org, have faced lifetime bans.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Blizzard sues to kill another World of Warcraft private server for ‘large scale, egregious, and ongoing infringement of [its] intellectual property’

Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a private World of Warcraft server, claiming it operates a substantial business model based on significant infringement of Blizzard's intellectual property. Project Ascension reportedly attracts over a million players and allows in-game item purchases through Donation Points, generating millions for its operators. The server is allegedly hosted on "bulletproof" servers linked to the Russia-based Aeza Group, which has been targeted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for cybercrime. The Turtle WoW server previously faced similar legal action from Blizzard, and there has been no public response from Project Ascension regarding the lawsuit. Community sentiment appears to be one of resignation towards the situation.

BetaBeacon

June 13, 2026

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Montezuma 2, Majesty, Slaps And Beans 2, more

The Android app price drops include Slaps And Beans 2, Plancon: Space Conflict, Montezuma 2: Premium, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Strategy & Tactics:USSR vs USA, MiniChess by Kasparov, FootLOL: Crazy Soccer Premium, Yumsters! Premium, Stickman Warriors Dragon Hero, RPG Soul Historica, Stick Warrior SuperHero Dragon, Roll Player – The Board Game, Birds On A Wire Premium, Rusty Axe, RPG Ambition Record, Defense Zone HD, [Premium] RPG Fernz Gate, RPG Silver Nornir, Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD, Ash of Gods: Redemption, RPG Asdivine Hearts, RPG Alphadia Genesis, Premium- Marenian Tavern Story, Majesty－The Northern Expansion, Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple, Farm Frenzy Premium, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium, King of Dragon Pass: Text RPG, Dungeon Maker, Espana – Icon Pack, EmeraLine – Icon Pack, Drop Dark – Icon Pack, Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack, Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack, Linea – Icon Pack, Cat Quest III, Cat Quest II, Cat Quest, Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, WINCH IT OUT, Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon, Football Referee Simulator, Hybrid Warrior VIP, 1941 Frozen Front Premium, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Swim Out, Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition, Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked, Human Fall Flat, Aporkalypse – Pigs of Doom, Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, Wall of insanity, Slaughter: The Lost Outpost, Falltopia Plus: Epic Space RPG, Warrior In Dungeon, I.F.O: Casual Retro Shooter, Favela Kick: The Final Goal, [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle, SkySafari 8 Pro, Cultist Simulator, Zombie Age 3 Premium: Survival, Space Rush, Through the Darkest of Times, Exolotl : Zian, Guns’n’Glory Heroes Premium, Is This Seat Taken?, Alien Shooter, Contact Edge side bar, OsmAnd+ — Maps & GPS Offline, Words Everywhere PRO, Bookmark Manager – URL manager, The Ramen Sensei, Demon Castle Story, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, Hot Springs Story 2, Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium, Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium, Legends of Heropolis DX, Game Dev Story, Pro Wrestler Story, Dungeon Village 2, Dream Town Island, Pocket Academy 3, Lines Square – White Icon Pack, Material You Square Icon Pack, Bubble – Icon Pack, Fledermaus – Square Icon Pack, Gems Icon Pack, Regularly 0 Google Nest Doorbell, The House of Da Vinci 3, Tag of Driving, Endurance: dead space Premium, Final Castle Defence:Idle RPG, AVARIS3, Romopolis, Over The Bridge PRO, Dungeon Squad, Mindcop, Universe Invader 2: Premium, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 1, Roundguard, Evertale, Pixel Blade M VIP, Little Mouse’s Encyclopedia, Under Leaves, Blueberry – icon pack, Orange Citrus Icon Pack, Lines Square – Neon icon Pack, Square Clear White Icon Pack, Square Clear – Icon Pack, Dotted Lines – Snake, Eco inc. Save the Earth.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Resident Evil, Mafia, Like a Dragon, and more

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering a double freebie promotion, allowing gamers to claim Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest until June 11. Humble Choice has released its June collection featuring eight games, including Octopath Traveler 2 and Life is Strange: Double Exposure, available until July 6. The Humble Store has introduced various bundles, including the IGN Live Bundle and the 2K Sports Champions Bundle. Discounts are also available on the DRM-free platform GOG. Notable franchise discounts include Mafia, Like a Dragon, and Resident Evil. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

TrendTechie

June 6, 2026

The Pirate Bay остается жизнеспособным спустя 20 лет после рейда на платформу

The Pirate Bay was raided by Swedish police on May 31, 2006, resulting in the seizure of servers as part of a criminal investigation influenced by the U.S. government. Co-founders Gottfrid Svartholm and Fredrik Neij anticipated the raid and took steps to protect the site, with Fredrik creating a backup that allowed The Pirate Bay to be restored within three days. Following the raid, the site was temporarily rebranded as "Police Bay," gaining media attention and public support. The raid led to criminal prosecutions against the founders, while control of the site shifted to a more anonymous group. A second raid occurred in 2014, but The Pirate Bay managed to return online. In 2021, co-founder Peter Sunde claimed that only the site's administrators could shut it down, indicating its resilience and potential future expansion into the dark web.

TrendTechie

June 1, 2026

Крупнейший в мире непотопляемый торрент-трекер без объяснения причин отключили на двое суток

Пиратский торрент-ресурс YTS был недоступен почти на 48 часов, причины остаются неизвестными. В то время как Cloudflare работал в обычном режиме, сервера YTS не отвечали на запросы. В 2019 году киностудия Wicked Nevada подала иск против YTS, обвиняя в распространении фильма «Красивый, плохой, злой», что привело к соглашению о прекращении раздачи и выплате компенсации. К концу апреля 2020 года общая сумма компенсаций, выплаченных YTS, превысила 1 миллион долларов. Во время простоя YTS специализированный ресурс ytsproxies.com сообщал о доступности доменных имен, но возникали ошибки при их разрешении. Официальные социальные сети YTS не обновлялись с марта 2026 года. YTS остается самым посещаемым торрент-сайтом, привлекая миллионы пользователей, с 52,2 млн посещений в мае 2026 года.

AppWizard

May 24, 2026

Great moments in PC gaming: Stealing and selling someone else’s treasure in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves, developed by Rare and released in 2018, is a sandbox pirate adventure game that has evolved with new enemies, factions, systems, season passes, and cosmetics. Recently, players experienced a theft during their gameplay, where another crew stole one of their chests, highlighting the game's unpredictable nature. The thrill of piracy, including both stealing from others and being stolen from, remains a central theme in the game.

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

007: First Light drops last-minute Denuvo DRM bombshell, leaving pre-order customers and fans furious — Bond title risks FPS drops and strict online check-ins, Pirates eagerly await repack as day-one cracks become the norm

IO Interactive's game, 007: First Light, will include "Denuvo Anti-Tamper" DRM to protect against piracy on PC, leading to customer frustration among pre-order users. The Steam forums show mixed reactions, with some players disappointed and others appreciative of the DRM. Denuvo can impact frame rates and requires significant resources for integration, potentially affecting paying customers' experiences. It has been reported that Denuvo was cracked shortly after the launch of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Denuvo operates in user space, not at the kernel level, and players may be locked out if their internet connection fails for over 48 hours. Developers face a paradox, as implementing DRM aims to maximize sales but may disadvantage legitimate customers. Alternative strategies exist, as seen with Cyberpunk 2077, which launched without DRM and became successful. A 2017 European Commission report suggested that piracy might increase overall sales, as some users who initially pirate games later become paying customers.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a textbook remaster

Ubisoft has released a remastered version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, after a 12-year hiatus. The game features significant upgrades, including an overhauled combat system with dynamic animations, seamless transitions between cities and the ocean, dynamic weather conditions, and enhanced lighting effects using ray tracing. New gameplay features include a crouch button, a fast travel option to the Jackdaw from the map screen, and a shanty player for selecting songs. While some systems have been reinvented, the game retains familiar elements and largely stays true to its roots, preserving the essence of the original experience.