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Winsage

August 11, 2026

Microsoft Word 1.1a Runs Natively on Windows 11 on x64

A developer has adapted Microsoft Word 1.1a, originally for 16-bit x86 systems, to run natively on modern 64-bit Windows PCs through a project called “Opus.” This adaptation compiles the original source code into a genuine x64 application, avoiding the use of emulators or virtual machines. The developer translated incompatible segments of the original code, including 16-bit assembly language, into C or C++, while mapping Win16 functions to modern Win32 APIs. The project retains original resources and copyright notices, and is hosted on GitHub without a broad open-source license. Automated testing has been implemented to ensure functionality mirrors the original application. Microsoft has previously published similar historic projects, but this port is an independent effort, providing insights into early Windows software architecture.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed coming to iOS, Android on September 16

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will be released for iOS and Android on September 16 for .99, offering players the chance to experience the magic of Disney on their mobile devices.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a serious upgrade on an RTS classic

Company of Heroes is releasing a Definitive Edition to celebrate its 20th anniversary, featuring a polished experience optimized for modern systems on a 64-bit platform. The game includes visual upgrades such as improved lighting, textures, and draw distance. The opening mission showcases enhanced visibility of the battlefield, with clearly defined distant towns and detailed soldier uniforms. The Definitive Edition introduces modern gameplay elements, including a new AI difficulty level and a redesigned user interface inspired by Company of Heroes 3. The game is scheduled for release in September and will retail around , offering a 30% discount for existing owners of the original game and its expansions.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

Beast of Reincarnation Roars Onto Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC – Game Freak’s Ambitious Action RPG Has Arrived

Game Freak has released a post-apocalyptic action RPG titled "Beast of Reincarnation," available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere, and PlayStation 5, with a price of £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £57.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. The game is also available on Game Pass from day one. Set in the year 4026, it features protagonists Emma and her dog Koo as they navigate a Japan overrun by nature and a deadly blight. The combat system allows players to control both characters, with Emma utilizing swordplay and Koo executing special techniques. Players can customize Emma's skills through various trees, spirit stones, and equipment. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes additional content such as skins for Koo, a special hat for Emma, a sword, in-game currency, and vegetable seedlings.

Winsage

August 3, 2026

“It’s not great news”: Halo: Campaign Evolved on the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows how far Windows on Arm gaming still has to go

Halo: Campaign Evolved is available on Game Pass and can be played on PC, Xbox, and PS5. YouTuber Ghobso Gaming tested the game on the ASUS Zenbook A16, which features the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip, and rated its performance as one star due to significant issues, including missing textures. Despite being praised as a flagship Windows laptop, the Zenbook A16 is not primarily designed for gaming. Reviewer Ben Wilson noted a range of gaming experiences on the device, indicating that gaming on Snapdragon X processors is still developing.

AppWizard

August 2, 2026

Champion modder ports the OG ‘Father’ Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all

Modder Elevna has released Nier Gestalt ver.1.22474487139…, which replaces the youthful protagonist from the 2022 remaster with the older version from the original 2010 game. The mod enhances the character model and integrates audio files from the original voice actor, Jamieson Price. It features reimagined alternate skins, repurposed voice lines, and includes original DLC content that allows players to engage in battles as different versions of Nier. The mod aims to provide a nostalgic experience for fans of the game.

Winsage

July 30, 2026

Legendary Windows developer codes Task Manager for the Mac, says Apple’s ‘Activity Monitor blows’ — Microsoft gave original Windows Task Manager dev permission to reference Windows XP source code

Dave W. Plummer, a former Microsoft developer and creator of Windows Task Manager, is developing a version of Task Manager for Apple Mac computers, critiquing the existing Activity Monitor. The new Mac Task Manager, which is in beta testing, aims to include features like task priorities and startup management, and will be available for free on the App Store. Plummer confirmed that Microsoft provided him with the source code for XP Task Manager, but the new project is developed in Swift without using any original Microsoft code.

AppWizard

July 29, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved & Gears of War: E-Day Beta Game Ready Driver Released

Players will experience the origins of Gears of War set fourteen years before the original game, focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they confront the emerging Locust Horde. The game features multiplayer modes, including a reimagined Horde Siege and a refined Versus PvP experience. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12, Gears of War: E-Day boasts advanced graphical fidelity with MegaLights for ray-traced shadows and Lumen technology for global illumination. It utilizes Nanite for enhanced object detail and includes real-time destruction and volumetric effects. The game is set to release on October 6th, with an Open Beta starting on August 6th for pre-order customers and PC Game Pass subscribers, showcasing features like DLSS Super Resolution and NVIDIA Reflex. GeForce RTX gamers will have access to DLSS 4.5 technologies in the full game.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

I completely reimagined my videos with Video Remix in Google Photos — here’s how you can, too

Google has introduced an AI model called Gemini Omni in the Create tab of the Google Photos app, featuring a tool named Video Remix. This allows users to transform 10-second video clips into new creations using various templates. The feature enhances existing content but has limitations, such as not generating remixes for videos with faces of minors. For creating new video content, the Omni model in the Gemini app is preferred, while Video Remix is more convenient for minor modifications. Users can access Video Remix through a subscription to Google AI, and purchasing a Google Pixel 10 Pro includes a complimentary year of Google AI Pro.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved is Now Available in Early Access

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, is in early access on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The Premium Edition is priced at .99, with the base game available for Game Pass subscribers. Multiplayer supports up to four players with cross-platform play, and weapon spawns scale with player count. New missions, Operation: Meteorite, feature Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson, set a year before the original game. Visuals are enhanced in 60FPS Performance mode, and gameplay changes include the removal of health kits and the addition of a sprint button and third-person play. This is the first Halo title on PlayStation, with cross-play and cross-progression. The global launch is scheduled for July 28, 2026, with availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.