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AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Here’s the Hollow Knight: Silksong release time for each region

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to launch on Thursday, September 4, with a global release and a special midnight drop in Australia marking the transition into September 5. Release times by region are as follows: West Coast US at 7 am PT, East Coast US at 10 am ET, UK at 3 pm BST, Europe at 4 pm CEST, Japan at 11 pm JST, and East Coast Australia at 12 am AEST (September 5). There will be no pre-orders or preload options for the game, which has a size of approximately 8GB. The system requirements are low, making it accessible for most PCs.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

LEGO’s 2025 Advent Calendars Are Available for Preorder, Including a New ‘Minecraft’ Set

Six new LEGO advent calendars will be released on September 1, with pre-orders currently available. The calendars include: - Star Wars Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring characters like BB-8 as a snowman and a Jawa in a holiday sweater. - Harry Potter Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring eight minifigures in holiday attire, including Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood, along with magical beings like Buckbeak. - Minecraft Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring characters such as Alex, Steve, a Creeper, a zombie, and a Santa villager. - Friends Advent Calendar priced at .99, themed around a holiday sleepover. - City Advent Calendar priced at .99, embracing a traditional Christmas party atmosphere. - Frozen Advent Calendar priced at .99, showcasing characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, along with a mini Arendelle Castle. These calendars are designed for ages 6 and up but attract a significant adult collector base, especially the Star Wars editions, which include exclusive holiday minifigures.

Winsage

August 8, 2025

Microsoft’s Clippy Crocs Might Be the World’s Weirdest Pair of Shoes

Crocs and Clippy are collaborating to create a limited-edition footwear line as part of Microsoft's 50th-anniversary celebrations. The Crocs feature a design inspired by the Windows XP wallpaper, showcasing a green hill and fluffy clouds. Currently, they are available for preorder exclusively to Microsoft employees, with a public release date yet to be announced. The package includes six shoe charms, featuring Clippy and other nostalgic icons like the original MSN logo, the Internet Explorer logo, a mouse pointer, a file folder, and a computer recycling bin.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

Get over the nostalgic Windows Ugly Sweaters, Windows XP crocs are now a thing – The Times of India

Microsoft has launched a limited-edition line of Crocs inspired by the Windows XP era, featuring the Bliss photograph design. Each pair includes six Jibbitz charms representing early internet icons, such as the MSN butterfly logo and the Internet Explorer icon, along with a matching drawstring bag. Microsoft employees can preorder the Crocs before they are available to the public. This initiative aligns with Microsoft's history of quirky anniversary merchandise.

Winsage

August 5, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft has released a limited edition of Crocs inspired by the Windows XP operating system to celebrate its 50th anniversary. These Crocs feature a Clippy shoe charm and are currently available for preorder exclusively to Microsoft employees, with a global launch planned soon. Each pair is priced at an undisclosed amount and includes a six-pack of Microsoft Jibbitz with symbols like the original MSN logo, the Internet Explorer icon, Clippy, and a mouse pointer. The design reflects the iconic Bliss wallpaper from Windows XP, featuring a blue sky and green sole. Each purchase also includes a Bliss drawstring backpack. An official comment from Microsoft regarding the Crocs is expected soon.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

SDCC: Minecraft and toddland Create a Fandom Biome for the Show

At Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), the Minecraft booth (Booth No. 435) offers exclusive merchandise and experiences. Visitors can enjoy a LEGO photo opportunity zone, a San Diego Secret Stash, and a hands-on crafting station. Attendees can earn collectible buttons by participating in activities at the booth. Limited to 500 pieces, the Dennis the Wolf Mega SquishME is a special SDCC exclusive that includes a downloadable content (DLC) code for in-game sunglasses. The booth also features character enamel pins, T-shirts in various colors, and Minecraft-themed tote bags. Fans not attending the convention can purchase select products online at toddland.com/minecraft.

AppWizard

July 13, 2025

Ahead of its remaster, GOG added Neverwinter Nights 2 to its preservation program and is also giving owners of the original a ‘loyalty discount’ on the enhanced edition

GOG is supporting Neverwinter Nights 2 by including the original version in its preservation program ahead of the enhanced edition launch. Customers who purchased Neverwinter Nights 2 on GOG can receive a 15% loyalty discount on the remastered version, which can be combined with a 10% preorder discount. The game recently received an update addressing a long-standing black screen issue. The Enhanced Edition will be released on July 15, and the preorder discount will end on that day, after which the loyalty discount will decrease from 25% to 15%.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

This Week in Crypto Games: B3’s Self-Destruct PC, Avalanche Battle Pass

B3, a layer-3 gaming protocol founded by former Coinbase employees, acquired Andromeda Insights, a gaming PC manufacturer, to control the entire gaming ecosystem. Their first product, the B3PC, features a self-destruct storage drive, hardware wallet, encryption, on-chain game support, and offline transaction capabilities. It is available for preorder with a 0 deposit and expected delivery in Q1 2026. B3's protocol supports over 80 games and launched its native token in February 2023. Avalanche introduced a free-to-mint NFT called the Avalanche Battle Pass to incentivize cross-game participation. Developed by Ava Labs and Playfull, the pass allows players to earn rewards by engaging with partnered games and supports over a dozen titles. Off the Grid has over 300,000 daily players, while MapleStory N has reached 770,000 users since its May launch. Pudgy Penguins game Pengu Clash launched on Telegram, and Avalanche's Forgotten Playland implemented in-game NFT support as part of its major update.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

After all the anger and noise, Borderlands 4 isn’t $80 anyway but there’s a whopping expensive deluxe edition if you want to spend even more money on it

Preorders for Borderlands 4 have launched, with the base edition priced at £60/€70 on Steam, which is lower than expected. The Deluxe Edition is priced at £90/€100, and the Super Deluxe Edition at £120/€130. Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, encouraged fans to preorder due to the absence of a price increase. The Standard Edition is priced at £59.99, the Deluxe Edition includes additional content, and the Super Deluxe Edition offers the most extensive features. The pricing has received a positive reception from fans, although some gamers outside the US, UK, and EU find it high. The game quickly became a top-ten seller on Steam after preorders opened.

Winsage

June 9, 2025

Microsoft Finally Gets Into the Handheld Game With ROG Xbox Ally

Microsoft unveiled its new handheld gaming consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, during the Summer Game Fest on June 8. Both models feature a design resembling a pair of controllers attached to a wide screen and are expected to launch this holiday season. They will operate on Windows 11 and allow for gaming through remote play, cloud gaming, or directly on the device, providing access to a wide range of PC games and popular applications. Initial impressions of the consoles have been positive, with reports highlighting their comfortable design and gameplay experience. Microsoft aims to compete with existing handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, and the Ally will debut with popular titles, including Roblox.