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December 20, 2025

GoLocalProv | Sports | PC Falls to Seton Hall — Now 0-2 in Big East

The Providence College men's basketball team lost to Seton Hall 72-67, bringing their record to 7-6 overall and 0-2 in the Big East Conference, while Seton Hall improved to 11-1 and 1-0 in the conference. Providence trailed 35-28 at halftime and briefly led 67-66 with 1:16 remaining, but Seton Hall's late-game execution secured their victory. Providence shot 39.6% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line, while Seton Hall shot 45.5%. Four Friars scored in double figures: Vaaks (15), Sellers (13), Jones (11), and Edwards (10), with Edwards leading in assists with five. Historically, the Friars have a 60-57 record against Seton Hall. The Friars will next play St. John's on January 3.

AppWizard

December 9, 2025

The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is real, and we’ve got the PEGI rating to prove it

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is an upcoming remake of the original game, confirmed by the PEGI ratings board. The remake will include elements such as swearing, violence, and in-game purchases, with hopes from the community for minimal microtransactions. There is speculation that an official announcement may occur during The Game Awards. The remake aims to provide a fresh yet familiar experience for both new players and veterans of the original game. Further details, including a release date and gameplay updates, are anticipated.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

The 10 best Total War games to play today ahead of Medieval 3

The Total War series has evolved over two decades from a simple wargame to a complex strategy format combining real-time tactics with a strategic world map, incorporating military, political, and economic dimensions. Total War: Napoleon (2010, PC) focuses on gunpowder campaigns and emphasizes combat tactics and army strategy. Total War: Rome (2004, PC) is considered a franchise-defining title, introducing a variety of unit types and campaign factions, and remains popular with numerous mods available. Total War: Attila (2015, PC) immerses players in a world on the brink of collapse, focusing on empire management and societal decline. Total War: Medieval 2 (2006, PC) is known for its intense battles and intricate tactics, becoming a popular modding platform. Total War: Shogun 2 (2011, PC) is praised for its refined gameplay and accessibility, set in a single nation during a specific historical period. Total War: Rome 2 (2013, PC) has developed a distinct identity despite initial criticism, offering rich strategic gameplay. Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019, PC) introduces character-driven politics and relationships, enhancing narrative engagement. Total War: Warhammer (2016, 2017, 2022, PC) provides a dark fantasy experience with a vast game map and diverse factions, solidifying its place in the franchise.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

This pirate-themed FPS just got an enormous update that lets you sail a ‘living ship’—a hybrid of wooden hull and space whale that’s called Abby and is utterly horrifying

This November, pirate-themed gaming has surged with the release of Salt 2, a survival simulation in its 1.0 version, and Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation, an action shooter using the Doom engine. Davy x Jones, a roguelike first-person shooter, received a significant update introducing a second gameplay mode featuring a "living ship" named Abby, allowing players to engage in naval battles and recruit ghostly pirates. The update includes a boss fight against the Kraken, enhanced first-person combat with new attack options, a redesigned skill tree, a comprehensive codex, and support for advanced graphics technologies. Existing save files may become corrupted due to these changes, and the game is currently available at a 20% discount until December 9, priced at .99/£12.

AppWizard

November 17, 2025

Cities Skylines 2 dev announces split from Paradox, new studio will take over development

Paradox Interactive has ended its partnership with Colossal Order, the studio behind the Cities Skylines series for 15 years, due to disappointing reviews for recent titles. Colossal Order will continue to support the game until the end of the year, after which Iceflake Studios will take over development in 2026. Iceflake's responsibilities will include patches, ongoing work on the Editor and console editions, and future expansions. The core identity of Cities: Skylines 2 will remain unchanged despite the developer transition. Iceflake Studios has a background in mobile games and has received mixed reviews for its city-building game, Surviving the Aftermath.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

If you don’t already own XCOM 2 or Midnight Suns for some reason, they’re part of a big Firaxis Steam sale right now along with a bunch of other strategy greats

XCOM 2 is currently available at a 95% discount for 41 hours as part of the Firaxis sale on Steam, after which it will be 80% off. Marvel's Midnight Suns is discounted by 85%. Civilization 7 is offered at a 35% discount, and the Tides of Power Collection DLC is free until January 5. Civilization 6 is available at 90% off, and Civilization 5's Brave New World expansion is 75% off. The Complete Edition of Civ 4 is 80% off, and Sid Meier's Pirates! is 75% off. The Firaxis sale ends on November 17.

TrendTechie

November 3, 2025

RuTube и VK Видео изменили правила игры на пиратском рынке контента

The volume of pirated video content in Russia decreased by over 14% in the first half of 2025, with a reported decline to approximately 0.6 million instances. The amount of blocked pirated content surged by 42% in 2024, reaching 12.5 million instances, and the number of blocked pirate domains rose to 110,000. Russia is the third-largest consumer of pirated content globally, following the United States and India. The peak of Russian online piracy occurred between 2015 and 2018. Torrents are becoming obsolete, particularly among younger generations, who prefer legal access to content. Users face risks from hackers when visiting sites offering free content, with warnings about potential viruses and data theft.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

The next Civilization 7 update aims to deliver “more strategy, less ambiguity” with a total overhaul to naval combat

The upcoming Civilization 7 update, version 1.3.0, will significantly overhaul naval combat, introducing a system referred to as 'naval combat 2.0.' This update will categorize naval units into two types: Light Units, which are fast and melee-focused with increased vision, and Heavy Units, which are slower but capable of powerful ranged attacks. The update will reintroduce true ranged combat at sea, recalibrating melee and ranged strengths to align with these new roles. The new Privateer unit will allow players to ignore borders and pillage trade routes, impacting diplomatic relations. The update also includes the Civilization 7 Tides of Power collection, featuring new leaders, civilizations, and wonders, available for free for a limited time.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Stellar Trader, a 4X Strategy Game Where You Wield Galactic Economic Influence, Announced for PC

Players will soon have the opportunity to play as a space merchant in the upcoming game, Stellar Trader, developed for PC by ParaVerseLab. The game is a 4X space-trading simulation that allows players to traverse the galaxy, engage in trading, construct space stations, negotiate prices, avoid pirates, engage in the black market, and utilize economic strategies. Players can customize ships, encounter black market opportunities, navigate regional shortages, and stabilize systems. The narrative includes meeting characters, exploring ancient ruins, and solving puzzles, with personal storylines involving romance, mystery, and humor. An official release date has not been announced, but players can wishlist the game on Steam and view the announcement trailer.

TrendTechie

October 18, 2025

Ради игр с торрентов геймеры сверлили Xbox и вставляли пинцет в Nintendo Wii. Самые необычные способы пиратства на консолях

Many methods of console piracy have emerged over time, often exploiting unintentional vulnerabilities in licensed games. For example, the PSP was easily hacked due to flaws in games like Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Medal of Honor: Heroes, which allowed users to manipulate save files to gain access to the system. A debug code in Alien: Resurrection for the PS1 enabled users to swap discs without turning off the console. Various makeshift tools have been used for hacking, such as a paperclip to exploit the Nintendo Switch and tweezers to access dormant memory sections in the Wii. The Nintendo 3DS was hacked using a magnet to trick the lid sensor, allowing access to developer mode. The Xbox 360 faced significant modding due to its firmware modification capabilities. A notable method involved drilling into the drive to bypass rewrite protection, known as the "Kamikaze Hack." While piracy methods have evolved, modern consoles have become increasingly secure, with fewer successful hacks reported in recent years. The appeal of piracy has diminished as subscription services and sales provide easier access to games.