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AppWizard

September 4, 2026

PC gamers can grab a sci-fi hit in 7 day time-limited free offer

The Epic Games Store offers a selection of free games every Thursday. This week, players can claim the game Alone With You for free until 4 PM BST on Thursday, September 10. Alone With You, developed by BancyCo and launched in 2017, is an adventure game set in a doomed space colony, featuring a robot AI companion. The game typically retails for .99 and takes approximately 6.5 hours to complete the main storyline, or 11.5 hours for full exploration. It has a 'Mostly Positive' rating of 78% on Steam, with players praising its puzzle elements and narrative. Once claimed, the game remains in the player's library, but it is only available for PC.

AppWizard

September 3, 2026

Double Fine Bringing Xbox, PC Game Keeper to PS5

Double Fine is set to release its game Keeper on the PlayStation 5. A new set of Trophies for Keeper has appeared on Exophase, suggesting an imminent release, potentially announced during an upcoming State of Play livestream. Double Fine has retained the rights to its intellectual properties, allowing for the PS5 port without Microsoft’s backing. Keeper originally received a Metacritic rating of 80 and features a narrative where players control a lighthouse that awakens to embark on an adventure with a seabird.

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company is a great game that’s busted and may never be fixed

Star Wars Zero Company has an aggregate critic score of 85 on Metacritic and is regarded as one of the most acclaimed Star Wars games recently. The game features tactical gameplay similar to X-COM but suffers from technical issues, particularly on PC, including traversal stutters, input lag, and game-breaking bugs. Players have reported frequent crashes, with some needing to restart missions multiple times. The game has a "mostly positive" rating on Steam from nearly 9,000 reviews, yet many highlight similar performance problems. Console players on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 have also experienced these issues. Bit Reactor, the independent studio behind Zero Company, has furloughed a significant portion of its workforce, with reports indicating that up to 80 percent of employees are currently unpaid. The studio faces an ongoing legal dispute among its co-founders, and confidence in receiving adequate post-launch support is low. Acknowledgment of issues was made on Steam's Community forums on the game's release day, but no further updates have been provided since.

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

Good reviews are a ‘great relief,’ says Blood of Dawnwalker director, as former CD Projekt coworkers line up to offer congratulations

The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to launch on September 2, with early reviews being largely favorable, including an 83% rating from our publication and an aggregate score of 83/100 on Metacritic. Creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz expressed relief about the reviews on social media, highlighting the emotional toll of waiting for them. He has a significant background at CD Projekt, having worked on The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3, and Cyberpunk 2077. His announcement received congratulations from industry peers, fostering a sense of camaraderie among developers. The game will be available on platforms like Steam and GOG at 6 PM ET on September 2.

AppWizard

September 1, 2026

Blizzard doing ‘a thorough scrub’ of illegitimate World of Warcraft Mythic-Plus dungeon rankings, with more changes to come

Blizzard Entertainment is reviewing World of Warcraft Mythic Plus Dungeon rankings due to concerns over players purchasing carries, following the introduction of rewards for the top 1% during the Midnight expansion. Game director Ion Hazzikostas confirmed that the team is thoroughly examining this issue and will provide updates soon. The competitive rankings have led to discussions about the rapid increase in cutoff scores and the prevalence of paid invitations for +21 level groups. Players have faced penalties for obtaining Mythic raiding mounts through real-money transactions, causing confusion over legitimate practices. The percentage-based ranking system has increased participation in Mythic Plus dungeons but resulted in lower retention rates compared to the previous season. Community feedback on the new rewards has been mixed, with some players feeling stressed by the uncertainty of the cutoff. Class balance has also become a concern, as successful teams tend to favor specific "meta" specs, potentially limiting accessibility for other players. Blizzard aims to keep dungeons accessible for all classes while considering specialization-specific cutoffs for future seasons.

Tech Optimizer

August 31, 2026

Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer

A fake Chrome update scam has emerged, linked to a Chrome extension called Enable Right Click & Copy - Smart Unlock + OCR, which was initially legitimate but later compromised. The extension had around 70,000 users before being removed from the Chrome Web Store on August 14 due to its malicious nature. Users may encounter deceptive warnings while browsing benign sites, urging them to download files instead of using Chrome's built-in update mechanism. Google advises against engaging with suspicious pop-ups requesting software installations. The scam highlights that trusted extensions can become threats without warning, and users should regularly review their installed extensions and check for updates directly within Chrome. Similar fake update alerts have also been reported in other Chromium-based browsers. Users are encouraged to adopt safety measures, such as using strong antivirus software, reviewing browser extensions, and being cautious with downloaded files. If a suspicious file has been executed, users should treat their computer as potentially compromised and take appropriate security actions.

AppWizard

August 31, 2026

We Tried Crumbl’s New Minecraft Cake (And We’re Tired Of Mediocre)

Crumbl Cookies has collaborated with Minecraft to introduce a rotating menu featuring six themed treats, including five cookies and one cake inspired by the Minecraft grass block. The cake visually resembles the grass block but has several shortcomings, including stiff, grainy, and excessively sweet cream cheese frosting. The cake's texture is dry and rubbery, with a confusing flavor profile that combines vanilla cinnamon sponge, cinnamon brown sugar topping, and chocolate crumb streusel, resulting in an underwhelming taste. The overall product is rated 5/10 Sporks.

AppWizard

August 30, 2026

5 Apps That Add Live FM Radio To Your Android Auto

The traditional built-in FM radio tuner in vehicles is increasingly viewed as limiting due to its reliance on signal strength, which can affect audio quality in remote areas. Radio applications like Non Stop Radio, iHeart, TuneIn Radio, Simple Radio, and VRadio offer broader listening options and better control over audio experiences. Non Stop Radio integrates seamlessly with Android Auto, requires no sign-up, is ad-free (except for FM channels), and provides access to over 60,000 global radio stations and podcasts. Users appreciate its quick connection and buffering, though it is maintained by a single developer. iHeart offers access to 850 live AM/FM stations in the U.S. and thousands of international channels, allows users to save up to 15 stations, and features a nostalgic scan option. It has a 4.6 average rating from over 2 million reviews but includes ads in the free version. TuneIn Radio has over 100 million downloads and provides access to more than 100,000 live channels, including exclusive content from Apple Music. It has a user-friendly interface and a 4.7 average rating but features ads in the free version. Simple Radio offers over 90,000 AM, FM, and online stations with a clean interface, although the Android Auto version lacks search functionality. It has a 4.7 average rating from over 900,000 reviews, with ads being a common complaint. VRadio provides a variety of stations and podcasts, features a recording capability, and has a clean interface for Android Auto. It has a 4.9 average rating from approximately 37,000 reviews, though it includes ads and has a premium version available. The selection of these apps was based on their availability in the Google Play Store, compatibility with Android Auto, user reviews from platforms like Reddit, and overall ratings and feedback from the Google Play Store. All apps are free to download, but many include ads that can be removed through premium subscriptions.

AppWizard

August 30, 2026

New Steam Game Beats Resident Evil Requiem as Best Horror Game of 2026

Desktop Explorer has emerged as the top-rated horror game of 2026, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem, both scoring 89 on Metacritic. Desktop Explorer is ranked 7th among the highest-rated games of the year, while Resident Evil Requiem is 8th. Released on July 17, Desktop Explorer was developed by Recurring Dream and published by Outersloth and Indienova. It has a 96% approval rating from 1,669 user reviews on Steam, earning the “Overwhelmingly Positive” designation. The game involves a narrative where players investigate a missing person using an old PC inherited from an uncle, which includes a mysterious puzzle game also titled Desktop Explorer. It is available on PC and marked as “Playable” on Steam Deck.

AppWizard

August 29, 2026

New 95-Rated PC Game Beats Modern Warfare 4 and Mortal Shell II to #1 Best-Selling Steam Game

A new game titled How to Fish, priced at .99, has become the best-selling game on Steam for the week of August 18 to August 25, surpassing titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Mortal Shell II, and Star Wars: Zero Company. It has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating with a 95% approval from over 12,200 reviews. Developed by Dazed Games, How to Fish achieved this ranking within eight days of its release. Following it in the rankings are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 at #2, Mortal Shell II at #3, Wardogs at #4, and Stalker 2 at #5. The previous week's best-selling game was Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, which has since dropped in sales. Several titles have fallen out of the top ten, including No Room in Hell 2 and Total War: Warhammer II. Star Wars: Zero Company is currently the #1 best-selling game, although its ranking may be affected by its shorter release window.