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AppWizard

July 14, 2026

‘Light-hearted’ serial killer puzzle game Aerial_Knight’s MrFreezy announced for PC

AerialKnight has announced the release of AerialKnight’s MrFreezy, a puzzle game set to launch on September 1 for PC via Steam. The game features a female axe-wielding serial killer in the city of New Detroit, where players assist her in preparing victims by solving puzzles involving severed heads hidden in freezers. Players must navigate various head types with unique mechanics, such as Pumpkin Heads that explode, Stone Heads that are immovable, and Old Heads that move autonomously. The gameplay emphasizes decision-making and strategy, with replayable levels designed for score chasing. The game combines horror-inspired elements with dark humor and aims to provide an engaging experience while exploring unconventional ideas.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Technoblade Copycat Crafts Epic Minecraft Community Backlash

Technoblade passed away in 2022, leaving a significant impact on the Minecraft community. A YouTuber named Technolarp has gained nearly 200,000 subscribers through their imitation of Technoblade, which has sparked a debate about the ethics of such replication. Technolarp includes a disclaimer stating they are not the real Technoblade, but critics argue this does not alleviate discomfort regarding their content. The situation intensified when Technolarp collaborated with one of Technoblade's former partners, causing further backlash from fans. Technoblade's father, Technodad, has expressed his thoughts on the matter, navigating a complex situation without alienating Technolarp's fanbase. The head of Hypixel has also criticized Technolarp's impersonation, highlighting the tension between homage and appropriation in the digital space.

AppWizard

July 13, 2026

Pastor turns Minecraft into a mission field for the unchurched

A Reformed pastor in Switzerland, Florian Homberger, conducts weekly devotionals in Minecraft, attracting around 20 participants each session, nearly half of whom have no prior ties to the church. Homberger began using Minecraft after being inspired by the strong connections within an online gaming community. He created a virtual city named Convento and initiated the devotionals in summer 2025, with sessions lasting about 30 minutes. The format is interactive, involving in-game activities related to biblical themes, such as obstacle courses representing trust during challenges. Each session ends with participants launching virtual fireworks as a symbolic gesture of prayers. Homberger believes this virtual setting helps dismantle barriers to church attendance, providing a comfortable space for young people. He has also set up laptops in the parish hall for young people to log on together, viewing Minecraft as a legitimate social space.

AppWizard

July 13, 2026

A Silent Hill fan is making a PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour that restores a cut boss battle and plenty more

Silent Hill: Downpour is a semi-open world installment of the Silent Hill franchise, focusing on a prison escapee and featuring engaging side quests that explore the town's ghostly lore. One notable quest involves following color-coded ribbons to find a missing girl. The game has been compared to Silent Hill 2, though some consider it derivative. Anticipation is building for Silent Hill: Townfall, a new project from Screen Burn Interactive, which aims to bring a fresh Scottish perspective to the series, following mixed reactions to Silent Hill F's arena battles.

BetaBeacon

July 13, 2026

Dinosaur Survival Simulator Mesozoic Dawn Released on Android

Players in Mesozoic Dawn start as hatchlings or larvae and evolve to the top of the food chain by foraging for food, avoiding predators, and building nests to have offspring with the best genes for survival.

BetaBeacon

July 11, 2026

Dinosaur Survival Simulator Mesozoic Dawn Released on Android

Mesozoic Dawn is an MMO survival game where players start as hatchlings and evolve to the top of the food chain by navigating the prehistoric world, foraging for food, and avoiding predators. Players must build nests, have offspring, and unlock new species with each generation inheriting the best genes from their parents. The game features over 70 prehistoric creatures adapted to specific climates, and players must manage hunger, thirst, stress, and injuries to survive. Mesozoic Dawn has received positive reviews on Steam and Google Play, with over 50 thousand downloads on Android.

AppWizard

July 11, 2026

Call of Duty fans surprised to discover new Black Ops 2 port preserves the emblem editor, not surprised to find swastikas being made with it

Activision has released updated ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Black Ops 2 (2012), exclusively for PlayStation and priced at each. The ports feature enhanced graphics up to 1080p and include the return of the emblem editor, allowing players to create custom emblems. However, the absence of strict moderation may lead to inappropriate content. Critics noted the lack of an option to disable custom emblems and the omission of Wager matches from Black Ops. Additionally, modern enhancements like field of view sliders and high refresh rates are not included in these ports.

AppWizard

July 10, 2026

Black Flag Resynced blows every other Assassin’s Creed – and very nearly The Witcher 3 – out of the Steam waters

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, launched on July 9, achieved a peak of 99,451 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous franchise entries such as Odyssey (62,000) and Shadows (64,000). Valhalla has struggled to reach 20,000 concurrent players since its release. The game is close to The Witcher 3's peak of 103,000 players and trails behind Skyrim's original launch peak of nearly 300,000 players.

Winsage

July 5, 2026

Windows 11 Pro has entered “too good to ignore” territory at just $10.49 through today only

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for .49 (regular price 9) through today only. This is a lifetime license with no recurring subscription fees. Key features include BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Azure AD support, Snap Layouts, DirectX 12 Ultimate, biometric sign-in, and an AI Assistant Copilot. The offer ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT using the code JULY30.

AppWizard

July 4, 2026

EVE Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open source

On July 1, Fenris Creations released its Carbon Engine as open source, which supports EVE Online and EVE Frontier. The Carbon Engine repositories are now available on GitHub. Fenris is also developing a new FPS project, Vanguard, using Unreal Engine. EVE Frontier has introduced dynamic dogfighting mechanics and server-side modding support. EVE Online continues to be popular, with a recent player experiencing a rare in-game drop.