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Winsage

July 17, 2026

Microsoft cuts OneDrive support for older Windows 10 versions next month

Microsoft will discontinue OneDrive synchronization support for older versions of Windows 10 on August 15, 2026. Users on Windows 10 version 22H2 will continue to receive updates until October 10, 2028. Support for Windows 10 version 21H2 ended on June 13, 2023. Users on versions prior to 22H2 will only be able to access OneDrive through the web interface. Microsoft encourages upgrading to Windows 11 for better functionality. Alternatives like Nextcloud are compatible with Windows 10 version 1809 and later.

AppWizard

July 12, 2026

Expensive Games Are Fueling Steam’s Most Lucrative Year

The video game industry is experiencing closures and cancellations, yet Steam is set for its most profitable year, having generated a billion in gross revenue in the first half of 2026. Steam's performance has nearly matched that of 2021, with blockbuster titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert each earning nearly 100 million in sales. Premium pricing for new releases is a key factor in revenue growth, although new releases account for less than 20% of total sales. Asian markets, especially China, are increasingly embracing Steam, and many studios are adapting to align with its ecosystem. A significant portion of Steam's revenue comes from its back catalogue, which has seen a 6% decline in new release contributions compared to the previous year, indicating a trend towards long-tail publishing strategies.

AppWizard

July 11, 2026

Mortal Shell 2 is the latest game to join the Grand Theft Auto 6 release crush, but I don’t think it has much to worry about because it looks sick as hell

Mortal Shell 2 is set to be released at the end of August to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features impressive aesthetics and gameplay mechanics, focusing on brutal combat and drawing inspiration from the modern Doom series. It has a high ranking on Steam’s most wishlisted games and is positioned to be a standout title of the year.

TrendTechie

July 11, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced залили на торренты до официального релиза

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was leaked hours after the PC pre-load opened, with a pirated version appearing on torrent sites. The leak originated from an unencrypted build uploaded during the pre-load phase. Pirates bypassed security measures using a hypervisor, requiring the disabling of several Windows security features. The official launch for PC is scheduled for July 9, with console players also gaining access at midnight on that date in their respective time zones.

AppWizard

July 9, 2026

Echoes of Aincrad release date and launch times

Bandai Namco will release the game Echoes of Aincrad on July 9, 2023, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game will be available for purchase on Steam at a price of £55, with a deluxe edition available for an additional £20. The launch times for PC are as follows: 3 pm PDT in Los Angeles, 6 pm EDT in New York, 11 pm BST in London, 12 am CEST in Berlin, 8 am AEST in Sydney, and 10 am NZST in Auckland. For PlayStation and Xbox, the launch times are 9 pm PDT in Los Angeles, 12 am EDT in New York, 12 am BST in London, 12 am CEST in Berlin, 12 am AEST in Sydney, and 12 am NZST in Auckland. Echoes of Aincrad does not offer pre-loading for Steam users, but console users can preload the game.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

Here’s the Black Flag Resynced release time for your region

Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the pirate-themed Assassin's Creed game, will be released on July 9. Console versions will launch at midnight local time, while PC release times are as follows: West Coast US at 7 am PDT, East Coast US at 10 am EDT, UK at 3 pm BST, Europe at 4 pm CEST, Australia at 12 am AEST (July 10), and New Zealand at 2 pm NZDT (July 10). The game offers a preload option that started on July 7, allowing players to download it in advance, requiring 65 GB of available space.

AppWizard

June 26, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 Is Live: 90% Deals on PC Games as Machine Lottery Closes

Valve's Steam Summer Sale 2026 began today at 1:00 PM ET and will run until July 9, 2026, featuring discounts on over 4,000 titles. The average discount is around 45%, with reductions of up to 90% on older catalog titles. New releases like Gothic 1 Remake, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert are included in the sale. Discounts are locked for the entire duration of the sale, and there is a minimum 30-day cooldown between promotional events for specific games, except for the four major seasonal sales. The Steam Machine lottery closed today, with invitations for winners to purchase starting the week of June 29. Those who missed the deadline will be placed on a waitlist, with processing expected by the end of 2026.

AppWizard

June 20, 2026

2027 Video Game Release Schedule

A list of upcoming game releases for 2027 includes: - Fable (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – February 23 - Erosion (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced - Exodus (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced - Ill (PlayStation 5) – To Be Announced - Join Us (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced - Senua (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced - The Lift (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced - Zoopunk (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – To Be Announced

Winsage

June 11, 2026

Major Microsoft Edge versions will now ship every two weeks: Microsoft confirms plans to ship new Edge features and changes twice a month

Microsoft has announced a new release schedule for its Edge web browser, transitioning to a two-week release cycle from the previous monthly schedule. This change aims to provide users with a more consistent flow of updates, delivering approximately half the amount of new content with each release. The updates will be smaller and more manageable, enhancing user experience and security.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

There’s suddenly a terrifying number of games releasing this fall

The Steam platform continues to be active with daily game launches, but this year has seen a scarcity of big-budget releases due to delays from developers aiming to avoid competition with the anticipated release of GTA 6. This blockbuster is expected to significantly impact market sales. The gaming industry is preparing for a quieter second half of the year, with many developers considering their options. There is growing anticipation for titles set to release in 2026, as gamers express a desire for more substantial releases amidst these delays.