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I turned my $1,000 phone into a 1995 desktop computer with this quirky Android launcher
AppWizard
April 27, 2026

I turned my $1,000 phone into a 1995 desktop computer with this quirky Android launcher

Most Android launchers focus on functionality, with options like Microsoft Launcher for productivity and Senior Home for a decluttered interface. The author struggles with organization, preferring a chaotic arrangement of apps and files. They decided to transform their Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra into a Windows 95 homage, inspired by nostalgia for the operating system. The community on the r/windows95 subreddit celebrates this legacy. To achieve the transformation, the author used Launcher95, which offers a free and paid version. The app provides a home screen reminiscent of Windows 95, featuring a Start button, alphabetical app listing, and customization options. While initially a novelty, the author found useful features like quick links to webpages. Launcher95 may not suit everyone, especially those with many apps, but it offers a unique charm and can promote a simpler digital experience when used minimally.
This Windows‑95‑style game is pure nostalgia and weirdly addictive
Winsage
April 26, 2026

This Windows‑95‑style game is pure nostalgia and weirdly addictive

Factory 95 is a Windows 95 themed automation game that launched on April 22, 2026. Players act as factory managers, creating PowerPoint slide-shows for clients while navigating tools and resources within a retro operating system. The game features nostalgic elements, including a Clippy-inspired character named "Pinny" and challenges reminiscent of early computing, such as slow loading times and managing emails. The design evokes the graphical aesthetics of the 1990s, and players must strategically manage limited resources to fulfill client requests and generate revenue.
Retro Weather Display Acts Like It’s Windows 95
Winsage
March 20, 2026

Retro Weather Display Acts Like It’s Windows 95

The weather display created by Jordan features the ESP32-2432S028, known as the CYD or Cheap Yellow Display, which has a 320 x 240 LCD screen housed in a 3D-printed design resembling a vintage CRT monitor. It includes a lever mechanism for tactile button engagement and is programmed to access Open-Meteo feeds for current weather and forecasts, as well as webcam feeds and satellite images. The interface is inspired by Windows 95, providing pages for current conditions, forecasts, and wind speeds.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
February 12, 2026

Diablo 2 is coming back with its first expansion in 25 years, featuring a new class, and finally, decent inventory management

Blizzard Entertainment announced a second expansion for Diablo 2, titled Reign of the Warlock, during the Diablo 30th anniversary Spotlight video. The last expansion, Lord of Destruction, was released 25 years ago. The new expansion introduces a warlock class that allows players to summon three different demons and bind one enemy demon for powerful buffs. Quality-of-life improvements include stash tabs that allow item stacking, unique tabs for specific categories, loot filters for item visibility, and a comprehensive item collection list. Diablo 2: Reign of the Warlock is now available on Battle.net.
Could a video game help combat antisemitism on college campuses?
AppWizard
January 28, 2026

Could a video game help combat antisemitism on college campuses?

Julia Sebastien's forthcoming PC game, StrangeLand, explores the complexities of Jewish life at an Ivy League college, aiming to serve as both entertainment and an educational tool about antisemitism. The game targets current and former Jewish students in North America, helping them articulate their experiences. Sebastien, who has a background in Jewish education and media psychology, draws from her own experiences and those of other Jewish students. Gameplay involves navigating challenges such as balancing academic commitments with Jewish holidays and addressing antisemitism. The game intentionally avoids discussions of Zionism and Israel to focus on educating players about antisemitism. It features a retro aesthetic inspired by classic Game Boy graphics, designed to create a comfortable environment for players. Sebastien hopes the game will enhance understanding of the Jewish collegiate experience for both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.
Upcoming retro-inspired RPG channels Elder Scrolls and Dark Souls predecessor King's Field with a demo you can try today
AppWizard
December 6, 2025

Upcoming retro-inspired RPG channels Elder Scrolls and Dark Souls predecessor King’s Field with a demo you can try today

Queen's Domain is a modern-retro action RPG inspired by FromSoftware's King's Field, developed by the creators of Armored Core. The game features brutal combat and exploration in a PS1-inspired universe, where players seek a missing father on an isle with a stirring sleeping Queen. Players primarily use a wooden club against various foes, including insects and skeletons, while upgrading a Holy Sword for limited aerial maneuvering. A demo is available, offering an hour of gameplay that includes area exploration and a boss fight. The full game is expected to release in the first half of 2026.
Get Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette, and 11 other indie horrors for just $1 each
AppWizard
November 26, 2025

Get Mouthwashing, Buckshot Roulette, and 11 other indie horrors for just $1 each

Buckshot Roulette is an indie horror game that transforms Russian roulette into a chilling experience using a 12-gauge shotgun. It is part of the Indie Fears Humble Bundle, which features 13 games for a price of £11.67. Other notable games in the bundle include Mouthwashing, which has a 95% rating on Steam and is set on a shipwrecked space freighter, and Arctis Eggs, where players prepare food for Antarctic residents while appeasing a deity. The Indie Fears Bundle will be available until November 28, 2025, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. The complete list of games in the bundle includes: - Mouthwashing - Buckshot Roulette - Arctic Eggs - Who's Lila - THRESHOLD - ORDER 13 - NO-SKIN - Kiosk - Adios - The Boba Teashop - Daemonologie - Massacre at the Mirage - Terror at Oakheart
Five new Steam games you probably missed (September 22, 2025)
AppWizard
September 22, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (September 22, 2025)

Steam introduces approximately a dozen new games daily. Megabonk - Release: September 19 - Developer: vedinad - Genre: Cyberpunk roguelike shooter with ASCII-inspired art and a surreal sci-fi narrative. Henry Halfhead - Release: September 16 - Developers: Lululu Entertainment - Follows a character with half a head who can inhabit objects to solve puzzles. Town to City - Release: September 17 - Developer: Galaxy Grove - A city-building game with voxel-based settlements inspired by 19th-century Mediterranean architecture, currently in early access with nearly a thousand "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. Pigface - Release: September 19 - Developer: titolovesyou - An early access game about a woman with a bomb in her head, combining tactical shooting with a retro aesthetic.
New fan-made Fallout New Vegas remaster is the game I wish Bethesda would make
AppWizard
September 17, 2025

New fan-made Fallout New Vegas remaster is the game I wish Bethesda would make

Dragon Age: Origins is a classic BioWare fantasy role-playing game that could benefit from a remaster to attract new players. Fallout New Vegas, known for its rich atmosphere and gameplay, lacks an official remaster from Obsidian or Bethesda, but the gaming community has developed a mod that enhances its graphics. This mod, called the FNV Texture Upscale Project, improves the game's textures to 4K resolution while also offering a 2K alternative for better performance on the original engine. The mod highlights limitations of the original models but allows for collaborative enhancements. The original mod creator has retired, leaving future updates to the community. The Fallout New Vegas 4K remaster mod is available on Nexus Mods.
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