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You weren't just incredibly unlucky in Dispatch's final shift, your high success rate failures were "intentional"
AppWizard
December 2, 2025

You weren’t just incredibly unlucky in Dispatch’s final shift, your high success rate failures were “intentional”

In Dispatch, the gameplay loop intensifies as players progress, introducing new mechanics and a unique instant fail system that penalizes players for sending heroes with stats exceeding certain limits, particularly in Episode 8. The final shift is notably challenging, with players facing unexpected failures even at high success rates, such as 85%. Designers Dennis Lenart and Polly Raguimov emphasize that the game is not scripted and reflects the world's state at that moment, heightening tension during critical moments. The team aimed to enhance the gameplay experience by adding layers and experimenting with powers, while also integrating the Z-Team's banter without overwhelming players. The balance of challenge, humor, and storytelling is a key focus, contributing to player engagement and anticipation for future content.
This spiritual successor to Desert Strike has exploded into Steam early access with a 98% positive rating, and its developer plans to represent the whole Strike series in future updates
AppWizard
November 30, 2025

This spiritual successor to Desert Strike has exploded into Steam early access with a 98% positive rating, and its developer plans to represent the whole Strike series in future updates

Desert Strike is a classic helicopter shooter that evokes nostalgia for many gamers, including a player whose father, usually indifferent to gaming, engaged with him in the game. The sequel, Jungle Strike, was also enjoyed by the duo. Recently, a spiritual successor named Cleared Hot was released on Steam, receiving a 98% 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from over 1,200 reviews. Cleared Hot features a lighthearted narrative where a once-celebrated pilot now completes quirky tasks, although it has a basic user interface and voice acting. The developers, Not Knowing Corporation, plan to add new environments and encapsulate the essence of the Strike series in future updates. Additionally, last year, Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess was released, featuring a vibrant visual style and a fantastical combat scenario against alien lizard people.
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Shows Off New Neighborhood
AppWizard
November 27, 2025

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Shows Off New Neighborhood

Indie game developer Exquisite Laundry Pet, in collaboration with publisher Mega Cat Studios, is developing a game titled Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land. Players will embark on a quest to recover Seven Hallowed Patches to restore balance in Trick-or-Treat Land and thwart the Chaos Sweets, who aim to ruin Halloween. The game features a turn-based Trick-or-Treating battle system, allows players to recruit quirky allies with unique skills, and includes a retro-inspired world filled with side quests, spells, and combat encounters. The adventure begins with Gumball crash-landing in Trick-or-Treat Land, where he receives help from a malfunctioning Scarecrow. Players can master the battle system, unlock magical powers, discover items, and engage in a main quest with side quests. No release date has been announced yet.
This week in PC games: warriors, painters, roguelikes, sailors, shotguns, subs and metroidvanias
AppWizard
November 24, 2025

This week in PC games: warriors, painters, roguelikes, sailors, shotguns, subs and metroidvanias

The gaming industry is currently experiencing a wave of creativity and innovation, with a potential revival of third-person cover shooters on the horizon. Several new PC games are being highlighted: 1. Nientum - Op.ZERO (early access): A 2D platforming and rhythm-action game featuring amnesiac anime girls restoring a creepy theatre. 2. Constance: A 2D metroidvania where players control a painter navigating worlds influenced by mental health struggles. 3. Primal Fray: A turn-based, creature-collecting strategy roguelike set on floating hexagonal islands. 4. A.I.L.A: A narrative-driven game where players act as a game tester against a malicious AI level designer. 5. Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation: A cartoon FPS featuring a sailor on a mission to challenge wealth. 6. Red Rogue Sea: A turn-based combat and deck-building game with a pirate theme. 7. Holder Of Place: An autobattling roguelite deckbuilder confronting a dragon that has cast the world into eternal night. 8. Kings Of Hell (early access): A nostalgic beat 'em up set in a chaotic world with upwardly mobile demons. 9. Veterum: A turn-based fantasy strategy game focused on battlefield manipulation. 10. Death In Abyss: A 3D underwater combat game where players battle massive leviathans. 11. Ayasa: Shadows Of Silence: A platforming adventure through six themed worlds. The gaming landscape remains unpredictable, with these titles adding to the excitement and anticipation for the future of the industry.
Much AI About Nothing ⭐
Winsage
November 22, 2025

Much AI About Nothing ⭐

Pavan Davuluri, the lead for Windows, announced at Ignite 2025 that Windows is evolving to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, which he believes is a logical progression for the platform. The session, titled "Agents at Work: Windows Powers the Era of Intelligent Productivity," emphasized that Microsoft is adapting to technological advancements rather than merely reacting to trends. AI integration is seen as more suitable for the desktop operating system than cloud solutions, with features like Copilot serving as a front-end application for cloud-based AI services. Updates will be necessary for seamless interaction between new features and both Microsoft and third-party applications. The adoption of these features is opt-in, allowing users to choose their implementation. Additionally, Copilot has been updated to include voice capabilities for natural language communication, enhancing user experience without replacing existing input methods.
Tiger Data Launches Agentic Postgres: The Database For Agents
Tech Optimizer
November 19, 2025

Tiger Data Launches Agentic Postgres: The Database For Agents

Agents are emerging as new users of databases, requiring infinite, secure copies of data for experimentation and continuous learning. Current databases do not meet these demands, leading to inefficiencies. Agentic Postgres, available on Tiger Data's managed Postgres cloud, introduces forkable infrastructure, allowing instant, copy-on-write branches of databases and volumes for safe parallel experiments. It includes three new features: an interface for agent control, hybrid search capabilities, and persistent memory for state management. Forkable databases enable lightweight, zero-copy branches for testing, while forkable volumes provide complete, reproducible snapshots of the entire environment. This infrastructure allows rapid creation of environments with cost-effective charging for changes made. Agentic Postgres maintains compatibility with Postgres, avoiding vendor lock-in, and offers a free tier for developers to access its features. Tiger Data, the company behind Agentic Postgres, has a strong customer base and significant investment backing.
One of the handiest items on my gaming desk is now 34% off, and trust me when I say you need it
AppWizard
November 17, 2025

One of the handiest items on my gaming desk is now 34% off, and trust me when I say you need it

Battery-powered compressed air dusters, specifically the FRESMOL air duster, are innovative cleaning devices for gaming PCs and other home tasks. Priced at .50, it operates at 100,000rpm and includes multiple nozzles, small brushes, and a specialized nozzle with a brush attachment. It has three adjustable power levels, with the lowest often sufficient for most cleaning tasks. The device features a small LED light for illuminating dark areas and charges via a USB-C port with a 7500mAh battery, providing 20 to 40 minutes of use per charge. A similar offer in the UK reduces the price from £29.99 to £22.99.
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