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AppWizard

August 18, 2026

This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator

This week features a variety of notable game releases, including: - Feed It: A horror game where players must evade a ravenous monster while sustaining themselves. - Tukoni: Forest Keepers: A puzzle game with artistic styles reminiscent of Amanita Design and Might & Delight. - ARCWATT: Power Empire: A city builder simulating power grid management. - Mothership Down: A nostalgic puzzle game involving lunar landers and jump pads. Multiplayer and unique experiences include: - Beastlink: A multiplayer shooter where players control kaiju in a destructible city. - Tiny Tape Store: A desktop companion game managing a video rental shop. - Stars Reach: An MMORPG combining elements of Minecraft and No Man's Sky. - Entropy: A turn-based RPG set in a world abandoned by deities. - The Sinking City 2: A sequel in survival horror with a Cthulhu narrative. - Starsand Island: An anime life simulation game blending elements of Stardew Valley and skateboarding. Innovative concepts include: - Blood in the Panopticon: A game featuring a killer android in an ASCII world. - STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT: A remastered visual novel with enhanced artwork and an additional storyline. - SFTP - Super Football Tactics Pro: A turn-based game with a fantastical twist on football. Challenges are arising as Gamescom approaches, with logistical issues related to train services and the team managing review codes while one member is on holiday.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Last year’s addictive co-op building game, Satisfactory, is 30% off Humble’s Cyber Monday sale

Satisfactory is a factory-building game set on an alien world where players construct and optimize automated production networks. The game emphasizes automation, resource gathering, and intricate constructions, allowing players to explore and experiment with their designs. It features a first-person perspective and a co-op mode for collaborative play. Currently, Satisfactory is available for .45, down from .50, as part of the Humble Store's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale, which offers a 30% discount. This offer is valid until December 4th, 2025.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

Timberborn’s latest update adds ziplines and tubeways for rapid beaver deployment and stops your rodent residents from throwing down in sudden fits of breakdancing

Timberborn is a beaver-themed city-building game developed by Mechanistry, currently in early access. The latest update, Update 7, introduces ziplines and tubeways for improved transportation, with tubeways offering a speed advantage by transporting beavers at four times their normal pace. The update also overhauls terrain mechanics, allowing players to place terrain blocks on any solid surface and dig tunnels through the terrain. Additional features include adaptive power shafts for easier power grid reconfiguration, redesigned game maps, and various balance adjustments and bug fixes.

Winsage

July 27, 2024

Last week’s CrowdStrike outage was bad. The sun has something worse planned.

Solar storms, specifically coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can cause outages on Earth by releasing highly charged particles that can induce a current in the electrical system, potentially frying transformers and causing blackouts. In the past, solar storms have disrupted communication systems, such as the telegraph system in 1859 and power grids in 1989. While the likelihood of a major solar event causing an internet blackout is uncertain, experts believe there is about a 1% chance each year. However, with advanced technology, such as satellites monitoring solar activity, emergency officials could potentially prepare the power grid and minimize damage from a solar storm.