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AppWizard

January 17, 2026

Facepunch Studios COO says he’ll buy New World for $25 million, and he might not be joking: ‘We’re always looking for new opportunities and we are open to all avenues’

Amazon is set to discontinue its New World MMO on January 31, 2027. Alistair McFarlane, COO of Facepunch Studios, has expressed interest in purchasing the game, stating that "games should never die." He humorously suggested a purchase price of "25m" on social media. Simon Collins-Laflamme, known for reviving Hytale, offered his expertise in acquiring canceled games. Popular streamer Gothalion also showed support for the idea of saving New World. McFarlane mentioned that his company is opening a publishing arm and is looking for new opportunities, emphasizing a commitment to preserving gaming experiences.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

Marvel Rivals’ Deadpool is a triple-role menace, and the Merc with a Mouth’s cringe-worthy interactions don’t disappoint

Deadpool is the first triple-role hero in Marvel Rivals, presenting a challenge for game balance with three distinct versions. His character design includes upgradeable abilities and witty dialogue, featuring humorous interactions and cultural references. He will join the Marvel Rivals roster when Season 6 launches on January 16. Season 6 will also introduce a new convoy map, the Museum of Contemplation, enhance the Hero Proficiency system, and include a photo mode in Times Square and a new area called the Clobberin' Club for 1v1 duels.

AppWizard

January 13, 2026

Anthem is finally, officially dead

At approximately 2:05 PM EST today, players of Anthem were unexpectedly disconnected from EA's servers, marking the official end of the game after nearly seven years since its launch. The game had struggled with live service management and received a lukewarm reception, with a review rating of 55 in February 2019. Development issues and a lack of creative direction plagued Anthem, leading to abandoned plans for reinvention in February 2021. EA announced the game's closure in July, and in its final hours, the community engaged in a nostalgic farewell. Players expressed mixed feelings about the game's experience, highlighting both the thrill of combat and frustrations with its design.

AppWizard

January 6, 2026

Escape from Tarkov changes its ending after requests to make it easier, but does the exact opposite

Escape From Tarkov 1.0 was launched late last year, introducing multiple endings and allowing players to escape the city of Tarkov after completing missions. The Terminal mission can be played solo or with a squad of up to five players, but only one to three players can extract at the end due to limited seating on the extraction boat. Streamer Velion requested that all squad members be allowed to extract simultaneously, and Battlestate's chief, Nikita Buyanov, initially indicated that this change had been made. However, streamer Pestily noted that the situation had not improved, as only one player could extract even with a full squad. This has led to confusion and frustration among players regarding the developers' communication and adjustments.

AppWizard

January 3, 2026

New Path of Exile 2 patch notes nerf the ARPG’s game-breaking temples, but GGG might have gone too far

New patch notes for Path of Exile 2, specifically the 0.4.0c hotfix 13, aim to address the dominance of certain Vaal Temple layouts by introducing changes to room modifiers and restricting the locking of anything below tier three. The update includes diminishing returns on modifier values for room types after four or more of a specific type are used, primarily affecting lower-tier rooms. This change is intended to improve server performance and reduce the potential of high-value temple layouts, which previously generated hundreds of Divine Orbs per run, now averaging around 20. The rooms associated with Golem Works and Spymaster have been swapped to encourage variety in temple setups. Additionally, the use of Juatalotli's Medallion is restricted to tier-three rooms, leading to backlash from players who feel disadvantaged by this change. The patch is now live, and while it aims to mitigate top-end currency drops and curb inflation, it may disproportionately affect average players.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

MrBeast’s 1000-Player Minecraft Video Slammed Amid Infiltration Rumors

MrBeast organized a Minecraft competition titled “1000 Players Simulate Civilization: Boys vs Girls,” involving 1,000 players divided into two teams of 500 boys and 500 girls. The event faced controversy due to allegations of unfair play, including claims that boys infiltrated the girls’ team using fake profiles and AI-generated images. Reports indicated early eliminations of female players and accusations of systematic targeting by male infiltrators. Participants like VTuber Zavyy raised concerns about the competition's integrity, while streamer Phoefi criticized the final video edit. There were also unverified claims that some female players sold their accounts to male participants. Despite the issues, the boys’ team won the 0,000 prize.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

MrBeast’s Minecraft Video Spark Backlash Amid Infiltration Rumors

MrBeast's latest YouTube video features a 1,000-player Minecraft competition titled “1000 Players Simulate Civilization: Boys vs Girls,” where 500 boys compete against 500 girls. Allegations of infiltration arose, with claims that boys used fake profiles and AI-generated images to infiltrate the girls' team, leading to accusations of unfair play and scrutiny over early eliminations of female players. The monitoring team struggled to maintain order, and reports indicated that some boys posed as girls, resulting in systematic eliminations of female participants. VTuber Zavyy and streamer Phoefi expressed concerns about the integrity of the competition and the final video edit. Unverified reports suggested some female players may have sold their accounts to male participants. Despite the controversy, the boys' team won the ,000 prize, and the debate surrounding the event continues on social media.

BetaBeacon

December 30, 2025

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AppWizard

December 17, 2025

A market has emerged around streamer xQc potentially breaking Forsen's Minecraft speedrun record of 15:28:130 by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET during a live stream. The market will resolve to "Yes" if he breaks the record and "No" if he fails. The current trading volume is approximately ,219, with a 21% chance estimated for xQc to break the record. The speedrun involves defeating the Ender Dragon in Minecraft Java Edition version 1.16.1. The primary resolution source will be xQc's Twitch channel, with credible reporting also considered.

AppWizard

December 9, 2025

Samsung Galaxy XR Gets Realistic Face-Tracked ‘Likeness’ Avatars

The rollout of the first significant update for Google's Android XR on the Samsung Galaxy XR includes several new features: 1. Likeness (Beta): A beta version of an avatar system for video calls that replaces traditional video feeds with virtual representations, using advanced eye and face tracking capabilities. Users can create their avatar by scanning their face with their phone. 2. Travel Mode: A feature that enhances positional tracking while in motion, reducing the misinterpretation of vehicle movements as head movements by relying more on computer vision. 3. PC Connect (Beta): A feature that allows users to connect to and control their Windows PC as a virtual screen within Android XR, requiring a streamer app on the PC. Additionally, Android XR is getting an AI feature that can convert any 2D content into 3D.