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AppWizard

June 28, 2026

Quantic Dream’s Star Wars: Eclipse is struggling: ‘We’re understaffed,’ say devs

Quantic Dream employees have raised concerns about staffing and project viability for Star Wars: Eclipse, following significant layoffs of 115 employees after the cancellation of their live-service game, Spellcaster Chronicles. Remaining staff believe these layoffs threaten the game's future and staged a strike during a LucasFilm visit to seek support. Employees are frustrated with management's lack of communication with parent company NetEase regarding project resources. They plan further protests, called the “Summer Strike Fest,” to advocate for additional staff needed to complete the game.

AppWizard

June 18, 2026

Telegram vs Jio: Messaging app founder alleges cyberattack, Reliance responds

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has raised concerns about accessibility issues on his platform, attributing them to a technique called "BGP hijacking," which redirects internet traffic. He alleges that these disruptions affect users beyond India, including in the UAE, and suggests that Reliance Jio, an Indian telecom operator partly owned by Meta, may be involved in sabotaging access to Telegram. Reliance Jio has denied these allegations, stating they operate in accordance with global internet routing best practices. BGP hijacking occurs when a network falsely claims to be the preferred route, causing disruptions in internet traffic. There are indications that the network in question may be linked to Reliance Communications rather than Reliance Jio. The situation is complicated by a temporary block on Telegram in India due to the platform allegedly being used for leaking examination materials.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

The internet is in an uproar after an 81-year-old gamer grandma was swatted

GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old gamer, has been streaming Minecraft for 15 days to raise funds for her 17-year-old grandchild's cancer treatment. She has also played Fortnite, Rocket League, and Roblox. On May 19, she was a victim of "swatting," where law enforcement was falsely alerted, resulting in a large police presence at her home. Despite the incident, she remained unharmed and continues her streaming efforts. The gaming community has largely responded with support and encouragement.

TrendTechie

May 13, 2026

Да, так бывает: Forza Horizon 6 утекла на торренты за 9 дней до релиза

The developers of Forza Horizon 6 accidentally uploaded the entire 155 GB game to Steam without encryption, making it publicly accessible before its official release. The game is now available on torrent sites. Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to officially launch on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series S/X, while PlayStation 5 users will have to wait longer. The game's narrative takes place in Japan.

AppWizard

May 13, 2026

Sly Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Launches on PC today

OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deception game co-developed by tri-Ace and Lasengle, Inc., and published by Aniplex, launched on May 12, 2026. The game is available on PC via Steam for .99, with a limited-time 20% discount for the first two weeks. Players join a team of three to ten octopus firefighters to extinguish flames and identify the Squid Artists causing them. The game features customization options through DLC, including costume packs. Aniplex is hosting promotions, including a chance to win a gaming laptop and a contest for a Steam gift card. The game supports multiple languages and players can engage further through Discord and social media.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

I played the MindsEye mission about the alleged game saboteurs, and it sucks so bad

MindsEye's game, Blacklisted, has been released, alleging sabotage against Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) by co-CEOs Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard. The game, originally intended as a crossover with the Hitman franchise, was reimagined after IO Interactive ended its publishing agreement. Players can complete Blacklisted in under an hour, and it features a flawed checkpoint system that does not save progress. The promotional material lacks quality, and gameplay inconsistencies detract from the experience. The narrative hints at a conspiracy but fails to provide clarity or engagement, leaving players with unanswered questions. The game's execution raises doubts about the claims of sabotage it presents. Blacklisted is free for existing MindsEye owners, but the experience may not justify the time investment.