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AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a textbook remaster

Ubisoft has released a remastered version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, after a 12-year hiatus. The game features significant upgrades, including an overhauled combat system with dynamic animations, seamless transitions between cities and the ocean, dynamic weather conditions, and enhanced lighting effects using ray tracing. New gameplay features include a crouch button, a fast travel option to the Jackdaw from the map screen, and a shanty player for selecting songs. While some systems have been reinvented, the game retains familiar elements and largely stays true to its roots, preserving the essence of the original experience.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Sorry, Black Flag fans: the new Assassin’s Creed remake isn’t adding any more legendary ship battles

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature a major graphical overhaul, a revamped sword fighting system, and three new officers for recruitment. However, it will not include new legendary ships, which are considered thrilling challenges in the game. The five legendary ships from the original game will remain unchanged, and game director Richard Knight hinted at the presence of another challenging ship, though details are not provided. The focus of Resynced is on Edward Kenway's narrative, with the possibility of exploring other stories in future content.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the game you remember, but it’s even better

Assassin's Creed Black Flag has been reimagined in a remake titled Resynced, featuring significant visual upgrades that enhance the tropical landscapes. The game includes three segments: an opening sequence, open-world exploration, and new content. It showcases improved graphics powered by Ubisoft's Anvil engine, with vibrant colors and detailed environments. The remake introduces four additional chapters and ten new quests focused on new officers joining Kenway's crew. The gameplay features enhanced ship combat with new weaponry and a revamped hand-to-hand combat system that emphasizes parries and combos. Improvements include manual crouch and jump buttons for better stealth control and the ability to dive into the ocean for exploration. The game offers a variety of activities, ensuring player engagement in a richly crafted world.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Lords Of The Fallen II No Longer Epic Games Store Exclusive On PC

CI Games has entered into a separation agreement with Epic Games Publishing, allowing Lords of the Fallen II to be distributed across various PC storefronts instead of being exclusive to the Epic Games Store. CI Games will self-publish the game while PLAION will handle global physical distribution. The game will utilize Unreal Engine 5 and Epic Online Services for features like cross-platform multiplayer and co-op functionalities. Lords of the Fallen II is scheduled to launch later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Winsage

May 18, 2026

Microsoft admits Windows users ‘experienced some challenges’ with the forced CoPilot key — now it’s finally doing something about it

Microsoft introduced a dedicated Copilot key with its Copilot+ PCs, marking a significant change in Windows keyboard design after three decades. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the key, particularly those who rely on the Right Ctrl or Context menu keys for shortcuts and assistive technologies. Microsoft acknowledged these challenges and announced that a future Windows 11 update will allow users to remap the Copilot key to function as either the Context menu key or Right Ctrl key. While some PC manufacturers have provided their own remapping solutions, they often require additional steps. The timeline for the update is unspecified, but major updates typically occur in October or September.

AppWizard

May 17, 2026

After six years, gloriously detailed intergalactic city builder Space Haven is finally finished, and going cheap

Space Haven has officially launched its 1.0 version after six years in early access. The game allows players to build detailed spacecraft settlements, focusing on crew well-being and environmental factors. Players must manage crew needs, including hunger and safety, while addressing sickness and injuries. The game features a procedurally generated galaxy for exploration, resource scavenging, and combat against hostile forces. Space Haven has an 85% positive rating on Steam and is currently available for .99/£10.79, with a 40% discount until May 27. After the promotional period, the price will increase to .99/£17.99.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Don’t sleep on Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes—it’s tricky, tactical and the best FTL-like since, well, FTL

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a strategic game set in the Battlestar Galactica universe, where players command a fleet of civilian vessels and navigate through space while managing resources and crew dynamics. The gameplay consists of two phases: fleet management, where players assign roles and address crises, and real-time combat against Cylon threats. Players must strategize their ship deployments and make tough decisions, such as using nuclear weapons, while balancing the needs of different factions within the fleet. The game emphasizes the human element, with decisions impacting morale and overall fleet health. Players can unlock enhancements for their ships and characters, facing relentless challenges from the escalating Cylon threat.

AppWizard

May 13, 2026

Star Citizen commits to a “comprehensive wipe” as CIG fights back aginst duping exploits

Star Citizen alpha 4.8 is launching today, featuring a comprehensive wipe that resets all earned aUEC, in-game purchased vehicles, items, resources, reputation progression, and rewards from NPC Wikelo, while allowing players to retain their blueprints and items in the 'My Hangar' section. This decision follows community concerns about duplication tricks and exploits affecting the game. The update introduces Tactical Strike Groups for cooperative gameplay and ship hangar services for repairs, refueling, and rearming. A free fly event will occur from May 14 to May 27 to celebrate the launch.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

DIRECTIVE 8020 Launches Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam)

Supermassive Games has released Directive 8020, a narrative sci-fi survival horror game available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game is set on Tau Ceti f, where the colony ship Cassiopeia crash-lands, and the crew encounters a mimicking alien organism. Players face moral dilemmas and must navigate trust issues while making decisions that affect character survival. The game features a new Turning Points story tree, real-time alien threats, and a couch co-op Movie Night mode for up to five players, with online multiplayer planned for a future update. Lashana Lynch voices pilot Brianna Young in the game.

Winsage

May 10, 2026

Windows Insider builds ship with touchpad upgrades, File Explorer fixes, and a free EDU upgrade path

Windows Insiders are advised to set weekly reminders to check for new builds, as Microsoft has released four Insider builds with various enhancements, including updates to the Touchpad and Touch Keyboard experiences, and a new upgrade pathway for education users. The changes differ by Insider Channel, necessitating users to understand updates specific to their channel. The Windows Insider Program is being restructured, with Beta Channel Insiders yet to transition to the new experience. Insiders moving from the Dev Channel to the Experimental Channel will receive Build 26300.8376, while those from the Canary 28000 series will receive Build 28020.2075, and those from the Canary 29500 series will be updated to Build 29585.1000. Users should refer to release notes for detailed information on features and updates. A free upgrade path to Windows 11 Pro Education is now available for K-12 educational settings, allowing institutions to upgrade Windows 11 Home devices to Pro Education at no cost. This upgrade is one-way only. The Experimental Preview Build 26300.8376 introduces new gesturing functionalities for precision touchpads, including scroll/zoom speed control, automatic scrolling, accelerated scrolling, and single-finger scrolling. Additionally, File Explorer has received updates to improve reliability, readability, and usability.