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AppWizard

March 17, 2026

Where censored words find a safe haven: Inside Minecraft

The Uncensored Library is a digital space within Minecraft that promotes press freedom and houses over 300 pieces of censored work from around the world. The newly opened U.S. wing features a central Statue of Liberty, surrounded by lecterns displaying contentious texts, including a controversial Stephen Colbert interview and a report on sea-level rise that faced censorship. The library, launched in 2020, allows users from repressive regimes to access vital information without fear of reprisal, and even players in countries with restrictions can connect using virtual private networks. The library's creators, including Tobias Natterer and Reporters Without Borders, designed it as a Grecian temple, symbolizing free expression. The Press Freedom Index indicates a decline in the U.S. ranking due to covert tactics against media freedom. The library serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in safeguarding press freedoms.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Pokemon Pokopia follows Minecraft’s lead in featuring persistent private servers with unlimited member caps, but you’ll have to “swap in and out” as it only accommodates four at once

Takuto Edagawa, chief director of Pokopia at Koei Tecmo, announced a new multiplayer feature called the "cloud island" for the upcoming life simulation game. This feature allows players to explore vibrant worlds on online servers with an unlimited number of participants, though only four players can occupy the same space at the same time. The "cloud island" concept aims to enhance multiplayer interaction, moving away from the requirement of concurrent online play seen in previous titles like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Additionally, the development team is focusing on giving each Pokémon character a distinct personality to enrich gameplay and deepen player connections with their in-game companions.

AppWizard

January 21, 2026

Dune: Awakening finally gets long-awaited character transfers

Version 1.2.40.0 of Dune: Awakening has been released, introducing character transfers that allow players to move their characters, inventory, bases, vehicles, and bank contents to new servers. Each player receives a transfer token that replenishes weekly, permitting one transfer per week. Transfers from private servers to official servers are not allowed, but transfers from official to private servers are permitted. If a character name already exists on the target server, a name change is required. Players must back up their bases and vehicles before transferring, and ensure their character is located in Hagga Basin to initiate the transfer.

AppWizard

January 16, 2026

Hopes for an eventual Anthem private server resurrection ignited as former executive producer says code for running the game locally ‘is there to be salvaged and recovered’

Anthem has officially ended as of approximately 2:05 PM EST on Monday. Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah suggested that the technology to run Anthem locally could potentially be revived, depending on third-party developers or EA's involvement. Anthem's architecture relied on a client-server model, requiring players to connect to centralized servers. Reviving the game through private servers would necessitate a deep understanding of its network traffic and mechanics.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Fan-run World of Warcraft server network Turtle WoW asks Blizzard to “embrace” its work in response to lawsuit

Blizzard filed a lawsuit against Turtle WoW on August 29, alleging unauthorized use of its code, assets, and trademarks. Turtle WoW has proposed a formal licensing ecosystem for fan-operated community servers to enhance the MMORPG experience and expressed a willingness to comply with Blizzard's requirements. They argue that such a framework could expand World of Warcraft's audience and allow for the integration of successful fan-driven content into official releases. Turtle WoW draws comparisons to successful collaborations in other gaming franchises and highlights the benefits of a licensing framework in fostering innovation and brand loyalty.