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With 100,000 Steam wishlists after 3 days, Cat Parents devs "never imagined" this response, and I'm surprised they're surprised: it's a game where you "save cats, give them love, care, and a place to call home"
AppWizard
March 23, 2026

With 100,000 Steam wishlists after 3 days, Cat Parents devs “never imagined” this response, and I’m surprised they’re surprised: it’s a game where you “save cats, give them love, care, and a place to call home”

Gaze in Games' new game, Cat Parents, has reached 100,000 wishlists on Steam within three days of its announcement. The game allows players to rescue and care for stray cats, either solo or with a friend. CEO Solvita Zacha expressed gratitude for the game's rapid success and acknowledged the responsibility that comes with high player expectations. Cat Parents is marked as "coming soon" on Steam.
Cat Parents amasses over 100,000 wishlists in just 3 days, leaving its indie devs speechless: 'We never imagined that our little dream would spark interest in so many people'
AppWizard
March 23, 2026

Cat Parents amasses over 100,000 wishlists in just 3 days, leaving its indie devs speechless: ‘We never imagined that our little dream would spark interest in so many people’

An indie game titled Cat Parents allows players to collect and care for stray cats, including activities like cleaning, feeding, and modifying their homes. The game's announcement by Solvita Zacha, CEO of Gaze In Games, generated significant excitement, achieving 100,000 wishlists within three days. The specific launch date for the game has not yet been announced.
Oragnized Inside is the perfect follow-up to Unpacking and A Little to the Left, as you trail a stray cat around town and tidy up as you go
AppWizard
March 23, 2026

Oragnized Inside is the perfect follow-up to Unpacking and A Little to the Left, as you trail a stray cat around town and tidy up as you go

Organized Inside is a new game in the cosy gaming genre where players follow a little black cat to tidy up various locations, including a pet store, dorm room, and kitchen. One task involves preparing a stranger's train compartment. The game features engaging mechanics and soothing aesthetics, making it appealing for players seeking comfort in their gaming experiences. A free demo of the game lasts 20 minutes and suggests it is worthy of inclusion in a Steam library.
Heart of the Machine review
AppWizard
March 3, 2026

Heart of the Machine review

Players in the upcoming cyberpunk strategy RPG, Heart of the Machine, will assume the role of a newly sentient Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The game is set to release on March 6, 2026, developed by Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse, with a price of £25. It features a turn-based interface for navigating a city, engaging with inhabitants, and completing morally complex missions. Players can command robotic enforcers, repurpose properties, and make decisions that lead to multiple endings. The narrative includes a corporation observing the AGI's evolution, and players can enhance their intelligence through server farms or by integrating human brains. As players progress, they can perceive five-dimensional timelines and explore procedurally generated cities. The game includes a Doom tracker for impending disasters, over 50 hours of gameplay, and challenges related to resource management. Players can engage in various scenarios, from uplifting animals to instigating global conflicts, while navigating ethical dilemmas.
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 8
AppWizard
February 18, 2026

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 8

Players can expect the introduction of the final baby mobs, including visual updates for pandas, hoglins, zoglins, striders, and snifflets. The Stonecutter now allows crafting of Deepslate and stone into various cobbled variants. Adult horses have updated black dot markings, and sound assets for adult variants have been enhanced. A bug related to cat variant sounds has been fixed. Hitboxes for several mobs have been adjusted to fit into smaller spaces. Operators can use Ctrl + Pick input on players and mannequins in Creative Mode. Input Method Editors will now appear above the text field in supported platforms. A new debug screen entry for memory usage has been added, and the initial heap size has been decreased to 2GB to reduce crashes. The Data Pack version is updated to 99.2, and the Resource Pack version is at 81.1. New UI sprites and entity textures for various baby mobs have been introduced. Several bugs have been fixed in the snapshot.
I can't recognize my favorite League of Legends champions anymore, and I'm sick of it
AppWizard
February 14, 2026

I can’t recognize my favorite League of Legends champions anymore, and I’m sick of it

The author discusses the lack of clarity in champion skins in League of Legends, particularly highlighting the recent Love Confession skin for Riven, which deviates significantly from her established identity. The skin's design lacks the defining features of Riven, such as her rugged femininity and signature markings, leading to community backlash and comparisons to unrelated aesthetics. The author notes a broader trend of champions becoming unrecognizable, raising concerns about Riot's understanding of its characters. This shift reflects a larger identity crisis within the game, as it attempts to attract new fans while straying from its original character-driven appeal. The author expresses disappointment in their changing gaming habits and the game's current direction.
Google Launches First-party 'PC Connect' Virtual Desktop App for PC Productivity & Gaming on Android XR
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

Google Launches First-party ‘PC Connect’ Virtual Desktop App for PC Productivity & Gaming on Android XR

Google has launched a beta version of PC Connect, a virtual desktop application for Android XR users that allows streaming content from Windows PCs. The app is optimized for low latency and high frame rates, enabling responsive gameplay and crossover input control between the headset and traditional keyboard and mouse setups. A notable feature is the Gemini assistant, which recognizes streamed applications, and the auto-stereo feature that converts flat content into stereoscopic 3D in real-time. PC Connect is free, unlike its competitor Virtual Desktop, but currently does not support streaming PC VR content. There are questions about whether it uses a direct Wi-Fi link or requires an intermediary network for connectivity. At launch, there is no support for Mac users, but future updates may include it.
I saw the future of Android XR smart glasses, and Google left me stunned at the progress
AppWizard
December 8, 2025

I saw the future of Android XR smart glasses, and Google left me stunned at the progress

Last week, a demonstration of Android XR glasses took place at Google's Hudson River office, showcasing features such as visual assistance and gyroscopic navigation. These glasses are part of a developer kit for Android developers. Google aims to integrate these devices with Android phones and smartwatches by 2026. The strategy for AI glasses includes two types: one focusing on audio and camera features, and another incorporating a display for visual cues. Developer Preview 3 of the Android XR SDK is set to launch soon, supporting a wide range of existing third-party Android apps. The glasses can display navigation routes and driver information for Uber rides. Gemini, the assistant, provides contextual information immediately upon wearing the glasses. The Samsung Galaxy XR headset has new features like PC Connect and travel mode, while Xreal's Project Aura glasses offer a 70-degree field of view and access to Android apps. The anticipated price for Project Aura could be around ,000, with a potential late next year launch.
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