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AppWizard

April 18, 2026

I’ve found a Dark Messiah-inspired action sandbox where you can make banana spike traps and possess enemies to walk off cliffs, and I need it now

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is a sandbox action game developed by Stéphane Le Roy, featuring a core mechanic centered around kicking. Players can engage in various creative interactions, such as using nets to ensnare enemies, returning thrown spears, and employing dark humor tactics like luring foes to slip on banana peels. The demo showcases dismemberment mechanics and a sandbox environment that encourages exploration and experimentation. Players can level up and unlock new skills, although some melee attacks feel less impactful than expected. The game is set to be released on May 15.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Here’s that free fan remake of 1999’s PlayStation-exclusive Medal of Honor you were looking for

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is a pioneering title in the first-person shooter genre, released before Halo and initially on the PlayStation. The game has been revived with Medal of Honor: Retro Remake, developed by Elber88, which faithfully reconstructs the original 1999 title and is available for free on itch.io. The remake offers a simple installation process for players to easily access the game.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

The BAFTA Games Awards pulls indie game’s trailer at the last minute, citing “the wellbeing of all guests”

Alyx Jones, founder of Silver Script Games, expressed disappointment after BAFTA withdrew the trailer for her indie adventure game, The Quiet Things, from its showcase due to sensitive content. The game is an autobiographical narrative about a fractured childhood in the South of England, addressing themes of abuse, self-harm, suicide, and sexual assault. Despite revising the trailer to mitigate concerns, Jones was informed there wasn't enough time to add appropriate warnings. BAFTA stated the decision was made to prioritize the wellbeing of guests, as the trailer contained potentially triggering themes. The Quiet Things is scheduled for release on June 4, and a free demo is available on Steam. Jones is seeking community support to increase the game's visibility following the withdrawal of the trailer.

BetaBeacon

April 18, 2026

Tragic android puzzle game Save My Scrap launches this month

Save My Scrap is a visual novel / puzzle game set to be released on Windows PC via Steam on April 22nd, followed by releases for the Switch and PS5 on April 30th, and Xbox Series X|S on May 28th. Players will take on the role of a mechanic for androids who receives a request from a doctor named Miomaru and his aging android, Harima. The game involves engaging in mini-games to fix Harima's parts, interacting with the characters to uncover their story, and gaining insights into the game's world and culture through radio channels. Additional features on Steam include new conversations and endings, unlockable gallery mode, and additional controller support.

Winsage

April 18, 2026

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release for April is a whopper

A series of updates have been released, focusing on system integrity and performance. Users should perform verification tasks, including installing, uninstalling, and repairing MSI packages, connecting and disconnecting cloud sync providers, and enrolling devices in Intune or MDM solutions. The Common Log File System driver (clfs.sys) is receiving a follow-up patch, along with updates to Storage Spaces (spaceport.sys) and app isolation file system drivers (bfs.sys, wcifs.sys). Users should also run Windows Update installation and rollback cycles, install and uninstall applications, and verify data integrity through backup solutions. For Storage Spaces, creating a pool with mirrored and thin virtual disks and ensuring clean deletion is necessary. April's updates for Office target MSI editions, including Excel 2016 (KB5002860), PowerPoint 2016 (KB5002808), Office 2016 shared libraries (KB5002859), and SharePoint Server editions from 2016 to 2019. These updates do not apply to Click-to-Run deployments like Microsoft 365 Apps. Users should validate complex Excel workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, SharePoint document libraries, and the functionality of Office add-ins. Testing for two High Risk components is essential: changes to Kerberos may disrupt services using RC4 keytabs, and the Remote Desktop client update requires validation of clipboard functionality, printer redirection, and session reconnection. Validating Secure Boot and BitLocker is critical as CVE-2023-24932 key rolling progresses. Additionally, cloud sync testing is important due to five patches to the Projected File System driver, and regression testing is needed for dual afd.sys updates and VPN/IPsec patches across remote-access infrastructure. Office updates are limited to MSI editions.

Winsage

April 18, 2026

Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer

Microsoft has released Build 26200.8313 (KB5083631) for the Release Preview Channel, enhancing File Explorer by ensuring that folder view settings remain consistent across all access points. This update allows user preferences, such as sorting, icon sizes, and layouts, to persist regardless of how a folder is accessed, addressing previous inconsistencies where settings would reset when opening folders from different applications. The update also includes improved launch performance, reduced white flash in dark mode, expanded support for additional archive formats, and reliability improvements for explorer.exe. The update is expected to roll out to standard Windows 11 PCs by May.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall

Forza Horizon began in 2012 and has since redefined the franchise, leading to the upcoming release of Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan. The game features the return of the wristband career mode and has received positive early reviews. It has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam before its official launch, generating nearly a million in revenue, with projections suggesting it could exceed two million sales within the first 24 hours post-launch on May 19. Over 50,000 players pre-ordered the game on its release day on Steam. The Motorsport series has faced challenges, including a significant staff reduction at Turn 10, which may affect its future compared to the more successful Horizon series.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Steam Giving Away 4 PC Games for Free

Steam is currently offering four PC games for free until specific dates: 1. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager - Free until April 23, 2021 release, 76% approval rating from 1,584 reviews, playable on Steam Deck. 2. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road - Free until April 20, 2025 release, 62% approval rating from over 100 reviews. 3. Stickman: Killing Zombie - Free until April 19, 2024 release, 92% approval rating, limited reviews. 4. NineHells - Free until April 20, 2024 release, no established user score due to insufficient reviews. Only Legend of Keepers is confirmed as playable on the Steam Deck.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve’s most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)

Proton 11 beta 1 has been released by Valve, enhancing the Steam Deck and Linux desktops, and incorporating features from Wine 11. This update includes an initial Arm64 version of Proton, with plans for implementation in the upcoming Steam Frame. Some Windows games may perform better on Linux with this update. Newly playable games include "Unknown Faces," "Gothic 1 Classic," "X-Plane 12," "Breath of Fire IV," and "Deadly Premonition." The update also fixes various issues, such as video playback in "She Sees Red," rendering problems with the Ukrainian language option in "Chambers," and voice chat issues in "Phasmophobia." Improvements have been made in VR support for "No Man's Sky," and many other gameplay and performance enhancements have been implemented across various titles. Proton 11 beta 1 is based on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, including vkd3d, dxvk, and Wine Mono.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Steam Giving Away 4 PC Games for Free

Steam is offering four free PC games for a limited time, with the following details: 1. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager - Free until April 23, 2021 release, 76% approval rating from 1,584 reviews, playable on Steam Deck. 2. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road - Free until April 20, 2025 release, 62% approval rating from over 100 reviews. 3. Stickman: Killing Zombie - Free until April 19, 2024 release, 92% approval rating, limited reviews. 4. NineHells - Free until April 20, 2024 release, no user review score available. Only one game, Legend of Keepers, is confirmed as playable on Steam Deck, while the compatibility of the others is unknown.