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AppWizard

October 22, 2026

Holy crap, they’re making Serious Sam: The Third Encounter

Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced that Serious Sam: The Third Encounter is in early development, marking the seventh mainline entry in the Serious Sam series. The timeline of Serious Sam games includes: Serious Sam: The First Encounter (2001), Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (2002), Serious Sam 2 (2005), Serious Sam 3: BFE (2011), Serious Sam 4 (2020), and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (2022). Serious Sam: Shatterverse received mixed reviews due to bugs and gameplay issues, while Serious Sam 4 also disappointed some fans. Croteam has indicated that it may take time before Serious Sam: The Third Encounter is released.

AppWizard

October 22, 2026

Can you identify the horror game by its horrors?

An individual with a fear of the T-Rex from Tomb Raider finds excitement in horror games, drawn to grotesque creatures and eerie atmospheres. They enjoy the thrill of unsettling sounds and bizarre visuals, leading to a desire to explore horror gaming. Quizzes related to horror games are available, including one that challenges participants to identify games based on screenshots of their monsters within a 12-minute time limit. This fosters discussions about memorable encounters in horror gaming and encourages players to share their experiences.

BetaBeacon

October 22, 2026

Broken Ranks Launches Globally on Android With PC Cross-Platform Support

Whitemoon Games has launched Broken Ranks worldwide on Android, offering a free-to-play isometric MMORPG with cross-platform play between PC and Android. Players can switch between platforms without losing progress, and the game features seamless cross-platform progression. The launch introduces two new international servers for Europe and the Americas, with plans to add more servers as the player base grows. Whitemoon Games is also exploring expansion into South Korea and Japan.

Tech Optimizer

October 22, 2026

Over Half of Gen Z have Already Faced a Cyberattack

Generation Z spends 57% of their time online, primarily using smartphones (67% as their main device), and 59% feel comfortable in the digital realm. However, only 28% consider their digital skills advanced, and just 27% use antivirus software on their mobile devices. More than half (52%) have experienced attacks on their devices or accounts, with 17% reporting compromised social media accounts and 12% losing access to gaming accounts. Despite valuing personal documents and photos, only 28% back up important data from their smartphones. Kaspersky has launched an interactive online game, “Case 404,” to raise cybersecurity awareness among Gen Z. The study involved 7,200 respondents across 18 countries and was conducted by Kaspersky’s market research center in 2026.

AppWizard

October 22, 2026

Building the Ultimate Game Night: Domino’s® and Minecraft Dungeons II Team Up for a Block-Shaped Collaboration

Domino’s Pizza Inc. is launching a promotion in conjunction with the release of Minecraft Dungeons II starting October 26. Customers who purchase the new single-serving pizza called the Domino will unlock various rewards, including collectible boxes featuring characters from the game and a chance to win one of 20,000 digital copies of Minecraft Dungeons II. Each Domino purchase grants customers one of six collectible boxes. Domino’s Rewards members can unlock exclusive in-game items with their purchases, such as a unique skin, a cape, and a pet. From October 26 to November 4, Domino’s will give away 2,000 game tokens daily for customers to download the game for free, valid for PC and Xbox. An interactive Minecraft Dungeons II-themed Domino’s Tracker will also be introduced.

Tech Optimizer

October 21, 2026

Kaspersky research exposes gaps in Gen Z’s everyday cybersecurity habits

Recent research by Kaspersky surveyed 7,200 Generation Z respondents globally, revealing that 52% have faced cyber attacks on their devices or accounts. Specifically, 17% reported compromised social media accounts, and 12% lost access to gaming accounts. Despite being the most digitally engaged generation, with 67% using smartphones for internet access and 57% spending more time online than offline, only 27% use antivirus software, and 28% regularly back up important data. Kaspersky highlights a gap between digital familiarity and security expertise, urging the adoption of cybersecurity practices in daily routines.

AppWizard

October 21, 2026

Nvidia’s latest GPU driver brings a new way to speed up PC games

Nvidia has released GPU driver version 621.01, which includes Microsoft’s Advanced Shader Delivery technology to improve gaming by speeding up game launches and eliminating mid-game shader compilation issues. This technology uses cloud resources to precompile shaders for various hardware configurations, allowing developers to capture shaders into a State Object Database (SODB) using DirectX 12, Windows 11, and the Microsoft Agility SDK. Games like Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 support this feature when downloaded through the Xbox PC app, and it is compatible with games purchased on other platforms like Steam. The system achieves a near-100 percent cache hit rate, reducing CPU spikes and frame stutters. The driver update is available for download, and Advanced Shader Delivery also works with AMD GPUs (Adrenalin version 26.6.1 or higher) and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 series (driver version 2026.08.3 or higher).

BetaBeacon

October 21, 2026

Need for Speed Carbon Reaches Android

An unofficial mobile adaptation of Need for Speed Carbon has been released for Android, based on a re-compilation of the Xbox 360 version of the game. The game runs at approximately 60 FPS at 1080p resolution on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, with some brief stutters during races that need to be addressed. Touch controls with customizable layouts and support for Bluetooth gamepads are included, along with the ability to adjust resolution and frame rate limits in the settings. Users will need a device running Android 8.0 or newer, a 64-bit processor, and a copy of the European version of Need for Speed Carbon for Xbox 360 to play.

BetaBeacon

October 21, 2026

Hades II ported to Android – fan port released based on macOS version

- Enthusiasts in the gaming community have released an unofficial Android port of Hades II based on the macOS version. - The Android port supports touch controls and external gamepads, showing decent performance even on less powerful devices. - Users have reported positive feedback on performance, with some achieving 30-50 frames per second on budget devices. - Some players have encountered issues such as black screens and control problems, but developers are actively working to address these. - The latest update, version 1.1-beta, has resolved some issues and optimized the game for a variety of hardware configurations. - Players need to have their own files from the macOS version of the game to play the Android port.

AppWizard

October 21, 2026

All Anime Dice codes for October 2026: Gems, rerolls, and tickets

Roblox features a game called Anime Dice, where players roll dice to collect heroes and villains. Players can enhance their experience using active codes that provide rewards. The active codes include: - Halloween: 1x Pumpkin Jackpot - UPDATE8: 50x Trait Reroll, 50x Gems, 5x Lucky Spin - UPDATE7: 30x Trait Reroll, 30x Gems, 20x Tickets - 50KCCU: 30x Trait Reroll, 30x Gems, 20x Tickets, 3x Lucky Spin - 400KLIKES: 20x Trait Reroll, 20x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - UPDATE6: 30x Trait Reroll, 20x Tickets, 30x Gems, 3x Lucky Spin - UPDATE5: 20x Trait Reroll, 20x Tickets, 20x Gems, 3x Lucky Spin - 250KLIKES: 20x Trait Reroll, 20x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 30KCCU: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 40KCCU: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 100KLIKES: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - UPDATE1: 3x Trait Reroll, 3x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - UPDATE2: 5x Trait Reroll, 5x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - UPDATE3: 5x Trait Reroll, 5x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - UPDATE4: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 1KCCU: 5x Trait Reroll, 5x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 5KCCU: 5x Trait Reroll, 5x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 10KCCU: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin - 20KCCU: 10x Trait Reroll, 10x Gems, 2x Lucky Spin Expired codes include: - sorry4delay - JpCoooooode - ABCD123 - freejp - JPCALLING To redeem codes, players must log in, select a code, launch Anime Dice, access the 'Shop' icon, paste the code, and click 'Redeem.' An 'Invalid Code' error will appear for incorrect or expired codes.