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AppWizard

January 16, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 release date may have leaked in Forza Horizon 5

The preorder pop-up linked to Forza Horizon 5 indicated a four-day early access period beginning on May 15, with the official release set for May 19, and offered an exclusive Ferrari J50 for preorders. However, attempts to replicate the pop-up experience have been unsuccessful, raising questions about its authenticity. The Xbox Direct showcase is scheduled for January 22, where Forza Horizon 6 and other titles are expected to be unveiled.

AppWizard

January 13, 2026

‘Minecraft’-Like RPG ‘Hytale’ Launches This Week — Here’s When You Can Play

Hytale, a survival crafting RPG developed by Hypixel Studios, is set to launch on January 13, 2026. The game will be available worldwide at the same time, with specific launch times for different regions: 7 am PST for the West Coast of North America, 10 am EST for the East Coast, 3 pm GMT for the U.K., 4 pm CET for Central Europe, midnight on January 14 for Japan, and 2 am AEDT on January 14 for Australia. Preloading is not available, but players are advised to download the launcher in advance due to expected high traffic. Purchasing Hytale during Early Access will unlock various in-game rewards, including cosmetic sets and capes, with no traditional preorder bonuses offered.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

World of Warcraft: Midnight might be the MMO’s biggest expansion yet, and it’s coming out in March

World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, Midnight, is set to launch on March 2. It will feature significant updates to combat modifications and the addition of player housing. Players who preorder the expansion will gain early access to player housing. Patch 11.2.7 will be released as a prologue to Midnight, introducing a new storyline and quests. A pre-patch will also be rolled out before the official launch, incorporating class and addon changes. Blizzard announced three expansions at BlizzCon 2023: The War Within, Midnight, and The Last Titan. WoW: Midnight is available for preorder on the Blizzard store.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

In October 2025, a full 205 months after the ill-fated life sim Spore first launched, someone walked into a store, found an old DVD copy on a shelf, and bought it

Spore, a PC game released in September 2008, sold a single physical copy in October, making it one of only nine games to achieve this in the U.S. market that month. The list includes titles like Backyard Baseball for PS2 and Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. Additionally, Spore has recently gained renewed interest with the launch of an official Discord server, marking its revival for the second time since release. Mat Piscatella, an industry analyst, shared these insights on his Bluesky account, which also highlighted the year-to-date top 20 best-selling games, with Battlefield 6 leading the list.

AppWizard

November 10, 2025

I’ve already been getting my hopes up for The Expanse game from RPG factory Owlcat, and its main theme just skewered my Mass Effect-loving lizard brain

Owlcat Games is set to release a new title, Osiris Reborn, inspired by the Mass Effect series, with its main theme composed by Paweł Perepelica. The game can be wishlisted on Steam, and various "founder pack" preorder options are available on Owlcat's website. The studio is also expanding its portfolio with a publishing arm that will release Rue Valley, reminiscent of Disco Elysium, and is developing Dark Heresy in the Warhammer 40K universe while supporting Rogue Trader.

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.