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Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for playing and ripping CDs with relevant track information
Winsage
January 11, 2026

Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for playing and ripping CDs with relevant track information

Microsoft has removed the 'find album information' and 'update album info online' functionalities from the Media Player applications in Windows 11. Neither the Windows Media Player Legacy nor the latest Media Player app can connect to retrieve data such as album artwork, track names, and details when an audio CD is inserted. The built-in 'Find Album Information' service, which relies on musicmatch-ssl.xboxlive.com, is unreachable. Users attempting to update album information in the latest Media Player app receive an error message indicating a connection issue, despite having a stable internet connection. The removal of these features is disappointing for users who still appreciate physical media, especially as optical drives are becoming rare in new computers.
Great news: Yakuza Kiwami 3 will let you improve Kiryu's 'Daddy Rank'
AppWizard
November 29, 2025

Great news: Yakuza Kiwami 3 will let you improve Kiryu’s ‘Daddy Rank’

Yakuza Kiwami 3 will feature new elements such as minigames, a new market, and a feature called "Drink Links." A notable addition is "Daddy Rank," which allows players to explore Kazuma Kiryu's role as a caretaker at an orphanage, showcasing his character development. Kiryu will face housekeeping challenges and cook for the children, unlocking new stories. Players can engage in various minigames like sewing and bug-catching while managing the orphanage. The market will allow players to sell their creations. Additionally, the bonus game Dark Ties will involve navigating side-stories and influencing the character development of Tsuyoshi Kanda.
The story for Paradox's original, canned Bloodlines 2 has gone the way of the dodo, and its fired narrative lead says no one's spoken to him about it, but the good news is he's working on 2 games at once right now
AppWizard
October 15, 2025

The story for Paradox’s original, canned Bloodlines 2 has gone the way of the dodo, and its fired narrative lead says no one’s spoken to him about it, but the good news is he’s working on 2 games at once right now

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 was announced in 2019 by Paradox Interactive, featuring Brian Mitsoda as the original writer and narrative lead. In 2020, both Mitsoda and creative director Ka'ai Cluney were dismissed, and by 2021, Hardsuit Labs lost the project. In 2023, Paradox transferred the project to The Chinese Room, which led to a complete overhaul of the game. Mitsoda has had no communication with The Chinese Room or Paradox since his departure. Dan Pinchbeck from The Chinese Room stated that they would create a new narrative for Bloodlines 2, which Mitsoda interpreted as a reason for replacing his team's contributions. Mitsoda was responsible for designing quests, dialogue tools, and character development during the initial stages of the game, but he preferred the creative process over public relations roles. He is currently involved in a AAA project and an independent venture, hoping to return to game direction in the future.
Mob Entertainment Teams Up With Spark Universe to Bring Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and More Into Minecraft
AppWizard
October 14, 2025

Mob Entertainment Teams Up With Spark Universe to Bring Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and More Into Minecraft

Mob Entertainment has collaborated with Spark Universe to launch the Huggy & Friends Add-On for Minecraft, priced at 990 Minecoins. This add-on introduces characters from the horror franchise Poppy Playtime, including Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, CatNap, Doey the Doughman, and The Doctor, each with unique behaviors that enhance gameplay. Players can earn GrabPack hands with abilities such as grappling and shocking by surviving encounters. Additionally, five Persona items inspired by Poppy Playtime characters are available as wearable cosmetics. The add-on and Persona items are now available for purchase in the Minecraft Marketplace.
Report: Borderlands 4 has sold 1.3m copies on Steam
AppWizard
September 23, 2025

Report: Borderlands 4 has sold 1.3m copies on Steam

Borderlands 4 has sold over 1.3 million copies on Steam and more than 2.5 million units overall since its launch on September 12th. The game generated over million in revenue on Steam and exceeded 0 million across all platforms. Over half of its players are from the United States, with China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada as the next largest markets. The Borderlands franchise is approaching 100 million copies sold across all titles. There have been reports of technical issues with the game, prompting discussions about the public relations strategy of Gearbox's CEO, Randy Pitchford.
Minecraft Faces a Class-Action Storm: Small Creator vs. Mojang and Microsoft
AppWizard
September 19, 2025

Minecraft Faces a Class-Action Storm: Small Creator vs. Mojang and Microsoft

Kian Brose, a developer and content creator, has launched a crowdfunding campaign raising 0,000 for a class-action lawsuit against Mojang and Microsoft, claiming violations of European consumer protection laws. He alleges that Mojang modified its End User License Agreement (EULA) 47 times without proper notification, enforced hidden internal rules, and coerced players into migrating accounts to Microsoft under the threat of losing access, which may violate EU consumer law and GDPR requirements for consent. The lawsuit is opt-in, allowing affected players to join and submit evidence. Community reactions are mixed, with some supporting the initiative and others expressing skepticism about its viability against a large corporation. The lawsuit is set against the backdrop of updated EU collective-redress directives and could lead to various outcomes, including policy changes, dismissal, regulatory scrutiny, or a symbolic victory for digital rights.
This week in PC games: a MGS3 remake, new Blumhouse horror and some freshly peeled spaceships
AppWizard
August 26, 2025

This week in PC games: a MGS3 remake, new Blumhouse horror and some freshly peeled spaceships

The Maw has consumed another Monday, and a recent article about a "bank holiday" was a public relations strategy to prevent a stock market downturn. Mark has been on a theoretical holiday since last Wednesday but is actually marooned in the Cretaceous period. James is in a state of limbo, neither at Gamescom nor back at his desk. New PC game releases include: 1. NG Y' STOOD L' SAND OT GN'TH: A cosmic horror experience. 2. Pizza Bandit: A shooter combining culinary creativity with alien defense. 3. Watertight: A free horror adventure set in a troubled submarine exploring the Titanic wreck. 4. good: A minigame collection about a teenager avoiding education. 5. The Supper: New Blood: A point-and-click adventure with a dinner party theme. 6. Pixel Starships 2: An MMO for designing and managing spaceships. 7. Eyes Of Hellfire: A haunted house experience published by Blumhouse. 8. Neon Village: A hybrid game blending match-3, town-building, and roguelike elements. 9. Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance: A revival of a classic Sega side-scroller. The author plans to work on an interview-driven feature and a piece on liminality, while James is expected to handle impressions articles and interviews. Mark may return to regular updates and a review if he escapes his situation.
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