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Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art book instead
AppWizard
July 24, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art book instead

On the early access launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Steam, players faced an issue where they were repeatedly opening the art book instead of accessing the game. A member of the Halo team addressed the problem on Discord within forty minutes, stating that a Steam Client restart would resolve the issue. A workaround suggested on Reddit involved uninstalling the art book through Steam properties. The art book is a standalone application featuring artwork, a game manual, a short story, and a musical score, but it overshadowed the game at launch. Additionally, players needed to link their Microsoft accounts to access the game, which was complicated by server issues on launch day. Performance tips include avoiding Ultra graphical settings for better performance and disabling motion blur for improved clarity.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's offline mode failure proves Ubisoft doesn't actually know what an offline mode is supposed to be
AppWizard
July 14, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s offline mode failure proves Ubisoft doesn’t actually know what an offline mode is supposed to be

Sony announced the discontinuation of physical discs for PlayStation, prompting discussions about digital media ownership. Ubisoft launched Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which sold 2 million units on launch day. However, a significant outage of Ubisoft Connect, the DRM platform for PC users, prevented many players from accessing the game. Although the game was designed for a single online connection for validation, players expected to switch to offline mode afterward, leading to frustration when server issues arose. Ubisoft had previously promised an offline mode for The Crew 2 but has left players questioning future assurances. Some users noted that pirated versions of the game remained playable during the outage, increasing interest in DRM-free titles. A gamer shared their positive experience with Project Motor Racing, which allowed for offline installation, highlighting a trend toward user-friendly gaming solutions as frustrations with DRM systems grow.
It's not just you: Steam is down
AppWizard
July 10, 2026

It’s not just you: Steam is down

As of 4:33 PM PT, the "too many requests" error affecting Steam has subsided, allowing users to access the Steam store again, although server issues persist in Dubai. This downtime is unusual for a Thursday, as Valve typically schedules maintenance on Tuesdays. The error message displayed when accessing Steampowered.com indicates excessive requests. The situation may be related to the conclusion of the Summer Sale, leading to increased traffic. Many of Steam's services, such as seeing friends online and matchmaking, continue to function normally, with the primary issue being the accessibility of the Steam website.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is like Sea of Thieves on land, but even tougher for solo players
AppWizard
June 23, 2026

Sand: Raiders of Sophie is like Sea of Thieves on land, but even tougher for solo players

Sand: Raiders of Sophie has entered early access. It is a first-person base-building extraction shooter set in outer space, featuring customizable walking bases called tramplers. Players can construct their own tramplers or use pre-existing models, equipping them with various weapons and ammunition. The game includes both player-versus-player and PvE elements, with NPCs guarding lootable locations. Players can join solos-only servers for a more strategic experience. After gathering loot, players must transport their trampler to an extraction point, which involves climbing a tower to initiate the extraction process. Initial experiences have included server issues and challenges during gameplay.
Marathon's new PvE experiment is Bungie's most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already
AppWizard
June 3, 2026

Marathon’s new PvE experiment is Bungie’s most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already

Players can now access the new content from Marathon's Season 2 update after initial server issues. The update features a nighttime Dire Marsh map, which has limited visibility and requires players to use torches and gadgets. The experimental Sponsored Survival mode is a key highlight, available from June 2 to June 9, allowing players to explore the map without immediate threats from other players, aside from UESC bots. Solo Rook players will gradually join the match, increasing competition for loot. Interactions with Rooks are infrequent, leading to mostly non-violent encounters. This mode aims to provide a PvE experience while maintaining PvP elements. A full PvE mode is anticipated to debut later in Season 2.
Windows Server 2016 fails to find domain controller
Winsage
May 28, 2026

Windows Server 2016 fails to find domain controller

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the May 2026 security update for Windows Server 2016, affecting systems with hostnames of exactly 15 characters, which leads to failed domain controller (DC) lookups. The error occurs during DC lookups, specifically returning the error code ERRORINVALIDPARAMETER. Servers with 14 or 16 character hostnames are not affected. Administrators may face challenges with DFS Namespace management and other functions reliant on DC access. Microsoft is investigating the issue but has not provided a timeline for a fix. Windows Server 2016's mainstream support ended in January 2022, but extended support will continue until January 2027.
Hit cowboy co-op shooter's servers are struggling, developer says its service provider 'is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping'
AppWizard
May 2, 2026

Hit cowboy co-op shooter’s servers are struggling, developer says its service provider ‘is currently drinking mojitos instead of helping’

Progress is being made on the game Far Far West, developed by Evil Raptor, which has launched on Steam. The servers are operational, but some promotional codes are experiencing issues. The studio is working on a fix and exploring a workaround for online gameplay. A patch addressing server challenges is available on the beta branch, and players are encouraged to participate in testing. Far Far West has sold over 250,000 copies within two days of release and has an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam from over 8,900 reviews. The game can be played solo or with friends using session codes or direct invites through Steam. A dedicated Beta Discord channel has been established for player feedback.
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