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April 20, 2026

This week in PC games: the “final” Molyneux game, Game Boy horror, ski resort management, and a glamcore heist sim

Returning from a holiday, the author feels invigorated and is excited to explore new PC game releases. The new games include: - Space Drilling Station: An early access vertical outpost builder set in a magma pool. - TownsFolk: A hexagonal survival strategy game focused on rebuilding a home in the wilderness. - The Third Shift: A nostalgic horror game where players patrol a museum. - Vampire Crawlers: A game combining turn-based strategy, dungeon exploration, and deckbuilding roguelite mechanics. - Legendary Pilots: A flight simulator with sepia pixel art inspired by the golden age of aviation. - Tides of Tomorrow: A "plasticpunk" game with online features for shared storytelling in a post-apocalyptic setting. - Masters of Albion: An early access god simulation game from former Lionhead and Bullfrog developers, including Peter Molyneux. - Factory 95: A factory management game set in a nostalgic Windows OS environment. - Titanium Court: A surreal strategy game for clowns and criminals. - Offering App: A violent introspective journey with minigames and hand-drawn art. - Rollick N Roll: A collection of 3D marble runs involving toy trains. - Above the Snow: A management game focused on designing hiking trails for an alpine ski resort. - Snap & Grab: A game where players, as a burglar disguised as a fashion photographer, plan heists by capturing images. The RPS team is engaged in hands-on impressions and discussions about upcoming titles, including a focus on god sims and a recurring pirate theme in games.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Players have already found exploits for the Sulfur Cube in Minecraft, including using it as a mode of transportation

The Sulfur Cube, introduced in the Chaos Cubed update, is currently in testing and has generated excitement among players. A Reddit user demonstrated a creative use of the Sulfur Cube as a mode of transportation by attaching it to a boat with a lead, along with a potion of slow falling and a spear, allowing for high-speed travel. This method offers a new way to navigate the game, surpassing traditional transport options like elytra, horses, or minecarts. There are concerns that this exploit may be patched soon, but it presents an opportunity for players to explore the Sulfur Cube's capabilities.

AppWizard

March 21, 2026

Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists

Authorities in nearly a dozen Russian regions have employed various justifications to cancel demonstrations against internet censorship and the blocking of Telegram, including citing "tree inspections," snow removal issues, and COVID-19 restrictions. Activists have largely refrained from unauthorized rallies due to increased crackdowns, opting instead for court challenges or smaller indoor gatherings. Telegram, with approximately 93.6 million users in Russia, is crucial for communication among government agencies and military bloggers, despite the government's push for a state-backed alternative. Protests against Telegram's restrictions have occurred, even among groups typically supportive of the Kremlin, with some activists being detained during attempts to demonstrate. Instances of small pickets have emerged, although many requests for rally permits are denied. Legal actions against the government regarding Telegram's restrictions have also begun, with a growing number of plaintiffs challenging the measures as violations of free speech and privacy rights.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

New VR Games & Releases March 2026: Quest, PlayStation VR2 & PC VR

- Iron Guard Salvation - March 5 (PS VR2) - Peak Rhythm - March 5 (Meta Quest) - Rager - March 5 (PS VR2) - DrumBeats VR - March 6 (PS VR2) - Bootstrap Island - March 12 (PC VR) - Parkour Labs - March 12 (PS VR2, Quest) - Perikoto - March 13 (PC VR) - SkyLeap - March 15 (PC VR, Quest) - Orbital Overdrive - March 16 (PC VR) - Prison Simulator VR - March 18 (PC VR, Quest) - GunX (Lock and Load) - March 20 (PC VR) - Maid of Sker VR - March 17 (PC VR, PS VR2, Quest) - Virtual Hunter - March 25 (PS VR2, Quest) - VMX - March 26 (PC VR, Quest) - Shop & Stuff - March 27 (PSVR2) - Star Trek: Infection - March 31 (PC VR, Quest)

AppWizard

February 28, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ Passes ‘Minecraft’ as Top Domestic Box Office Film of 2025

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” is the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office for 2025, earning 4 million domestically and surpassing the previous record of 3.9 million set by “A Minecraft Movie.” The film has grossed .85 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film to date and second among all animated features, behind “Ne Zha 2.” It achieved the second-largest extended opening for Thanksgiving weekend with 8.8 million and became the highest-grossing Hollywood release in China, earning RMB 4.59 billion. “Zootopia 2” has outperformed “Moana 2,” which grossed over .05 billion globally in 2024, and remains in the top 10 of the domestic box office charts after 13 weekends. Disney also has two other titles in the top four of the 2025 domestic gross list: “Lilo & Stitch” with 3 million and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” with 0 million.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 19/02/2026

From 4 PM GMT on February 19, 2026, to 4 PM GMT on February 26, 2026, the Epic Games Store is offering free downloads of Return To Ash and STALCRAFT: X Starter Edition. Return To Ash is published and developed by Serenity Forge, featuring a narrative set in a quiet hospital. STALCRAFT: X Starter Edition is published and developed by EXBO, offering MMOFPS gameplay with RPG elements and includes a Starter Pack with a 7-day Premium membership, weapons, armor, artifacts, and cosmetics.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Kick off the year of the horse with a stableful of discounted horse games in Steam Horse Fest

Steam Horse Fest features a variety of horse-themed games available at discounts until February 23. Notable titles include My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, discounted by 55%, and Petz Horsez 2, priced at 85p in the UK. Red Dead Redemption 2 remains at full price, offering immersive gameplay with horses in a Wild West setting. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available as a free-to-play game. The event also announces the early access launch of The Legend of Khiimori on March 3, set in the 13th century.

AppWizard

January 29, 2026

NVIDIA RTX Remix Logic Is Out Now, Allowing Modders to Add Dynamic FX to Classic PC Games

The RTX Remix Logic feature has launched through an update to the NVIDIA app, allowing modders to trigger graphics effects based on real-time in-game events without needing source code or engine access. There are over 30 in-game events that can serve as triggers, including player state, world bounding boxes, object state, time flow, and input. This feature can manipulate over 900 RTX Remix graphics parameters, such as lighting conditions, weather systems, material properties, post-processing effects, and path-traced volumetrics. A no-code node-based interface enables modders to easily implement this feature. RTX Remix Logic can be integrated into over 165 classic PC games. Additionally, new games supporting NVIDIA's DLSS technologies include Half Sword, which will feature DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, and Code Vein II, along with the free-to-play PvP shooter Highguard, both supporting DLSS Super Resolution.

AppWizard

January 26, 2026

Did the Pixel Weather app let you down during the snowstorm? You’re not alone.

Users of the Pixel Weather app have reported significant inaccuracies during a recent major snowstorm in North America, which has led to widespread frustration within the Pixel community. The app, launched in 2024, consistently underestimated snowfall amounts, with users noting discrepancies between its forecasts and data from the National Weather Service (NWS). A poll revealed that 60% of users felt the app did not provide correct forecasts during the storm. Specific user experiences included predictions of 0.5 inches of snow when actual amounts were expected to be between 7-11 inches, and incorrect temperature readings, such as stating it was 46 degrees when it was actually 5 degrees. Users also criticized the app's use of the term "flurzy," which appears to be a fabricated word. Despite some users reporting that the app functioned correctly, the overall feedback has raised concerns about its reliability, particularly in severe weather conditions. Inquiries have been made to Google for clarification and potential improvements.

AppWizard

January 20, 2026

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II & Death Stranding Heading to Xbox Game Pass

- Resident Evil Village is available on Cloud, Console, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. - MIO: Memories in Orbit is launching on day one with Game Pass for Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. - Death Stranding Director's Cut will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 21. - RoadCraft will be available on PC on January 21. - Ninja Gaiden Ragebound will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 21. - The Talos Principle 2 will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S on January 27. - Anno: Mutationem will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 28. - Drop Duchy will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 28. - MySims: Cozy Bundle will be available on PC on January 29. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 29. - Indika will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on February 2. - Final Fantasy II will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on February 3. - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is available now on PC. - The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle will be available on PC on January 22. - Grounded 2 Garden Update will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 27. - Dead by Daylight - Stranger Things DLC will be available on January 27. - Sea of Thieves Season 18, Act 2 will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 22. - Several titles will be leaving the Game Pass library on January 31, including Shady Part of Me, Cataclismo, Starbound, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders, Paw Patrol World, Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.