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Manor Lords publisher isn't worried about launching a game on GTA 6's release date - PC players "looking to steal cars" might check out its new management sim instead
AppWizard
September 26, 2026

Manor Lords publisher isn’t worried about launching a game on GTA 6’s release date – PC players “looking to steal cars” might check out its new management sim instead

Hooded Horse is set to launch its medieval management simulation, Blacksmith Master, on November 19, the same day as the release of GTA 6. Despite industry concerns about releasing alongside a blockbuster, Hooded Horse believes that GTA will not negatively impact their game's release. The gaming industry has seen several high-profile games delay their launches to avoid the crowded November schedule, with the director of the Fable reboot indicating that GTA's release influenced its postponement until next year.
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause desktop loading issues
Winsage
September 26, 2026

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause desktop loading issues

Microsoft has acknowledged that some users may experience desktop loading issues, specifically black screens, after installing the August 2026 preview updates and subsequent releases. This problem mainly affects Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hosts using FSLogix. Symptoms include a black screen post-sign-in and crashes related to Windows Explorer, which can be temporarily resolved by manually launching Windows Explorer through Task Manager. For enterprise customers, Microsoft has introduced a mitigation strategy via Known Issue Rollback (KIR), allowing IT administrators to reverse problematic updates by applying specific group policies. Additionally, Microsoft has addressed issues related to the loss of mouse and desktop settings on certain Windows 11 systems caused by the KB5120998 update.
Windows update leaves some virtual desktops staring into the void
Winsage
September 25, 2026

Windows update leaves some virtual desktops staring into the void

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue affecting some Windows 11 users utilizing virtual desktops, where a black screen appears after sign-in, requiring manual launch of Explorer to regain access. This glitch is linked to devices operating on the August 2026 non-security preview update or later. It has been predominantly observed on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hosts using FSLogix, with crashes of Windows Explorer noted in the Application event log. A temporary workaround involves using Task Manager to initiate explorer.exe as a new task. Microsoft has implemented a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) via Group Policy to disable the problematic change until a permanent fix is released. Versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2 of Windows 11 are affected, while Windows 10 and Windows Server do not appear to be impacted.
Authors Silent Hill: Townfall We're working on fixing FPS drops on PC.
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Authors Silent Hill: Townfall We’re working on fixing FPS drops on PC.

Official representatives of the Silent Hill series have acknowledged technical challenges with the PC versions of Silent Hill: Townfall and are working on a patch to address performance issues reported by early users. This update will target the game versions on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with a release date to be announced once finalized. Players have reported significant frame rate drops, frequent stutters, and unstable optimization, with some experiencing processor temperatures reaching 90°C and spiking at 100°C. There are concerns about refund requests and negative impacts on user ratings due to the lack of fixes since the launch of version 1.0. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's atmosphere and gameplay. The development team is prioritizing the resolution of these performance problems, with updates to be provided on the studio's official website and social media.
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of updates on October 13, 2026 — here's what you must do
Winsage
September 25, 2026

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of updates on October 13, 2026 — here’s what you must do

Microsoft announced that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 24H2 will stop receiving updates after October 13, 2026. The Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 24H2 will continue to be supported until October 12, 2027. Windows 11 SE will also reach its end of support in October 2026, with no feature updates after 24H2. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 to extend their support window until October 2027. The upgrade requires Windows 11 version 24H2 and a specific cumulative update. If users do not upgrade, Microsoft will automatically push the 25H2 update to unmanaged Home and Pro devices.
Microsoft Ships September Preview Updates for Windows 11
Winsage
September 24, 2026

Microsoft Ships September Preview Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft has released preview updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 as part of its Week D schedule. Users of versions 24H2 and 25H2 can install the preview cumulative update KB5124010, updating their systems to builds 26100.9550 and 26200.9550, respectively. Enhancements include refinements to File Explorer, support for Emoji 17.0, a new Tips widget, improved desktop backgrounds, enhanced Bluetooth functionality, upgrades to the Settings app, additional touchpad gesture controls, new key remapping options in Copilot, and Wi-Fi support in the Windows Recovery Environment. The final monthly update for Windows 11 version 24H2 will be shipped next month, with the version set to reach the end of its support lifecycle on October 13, 2026. Users of version 26H1 can install the preview cumulative update KB5124006 to upgrade to build 28000.3086. This update includes a resizable Taskbar, customizable Start menu, revamped Windows Search, improvements to File Explorer, enhanced progress indicators, and better app update support.
Aniimo Launches On Mobile For IOS And Android
BetaBeacon
September 24, 2026

Aniimo Launches On Mobile For IOS And Android

Pawprint Studio releases free-to-play creature-catching open-world RPG Aniimo for mobile platforms, featuring cross-platform and cross-progression capabilities. Players can collect and merge over 200 Aniimo, explore the world of Idyll, and customize their own slice of the world. Multiplayer features include the ability to call for help, invite others to locations, and follow other players.
silver Android smartphone
Tech Optimizer
September 23, 2026

BigDiskBuster PoC Blocks Windows Defender Updates

A new tool named BigDiskBuster has been released on GitHub, which disrupts Microsoft Defender Antivirus by preventing it from installing updates. It does this by consuming available disk space during the update process, causing Defender to remain on its current version and unable to receive new platform or signature updates. BigDiskBuster operates as a local denial-of-service technique and requires prior access to the target machine to execute. The tool was created by researcher Abdelhamid Naceri, known as Nightmare Eclipse, who has previously worked on similar projects. As of now, there is no CVE identifier, patch, or advisory from Microsoft regarding this issue.
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