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April 13, 2026

Modder turns Sekiro into Tony Hawk-style skateboarding sim ‘Jet Set Sekiro’

Modder Ionian-MikiriyAKATotallyNotShinobi created a custom skateboarding level for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice called Jet Set Sekiro, allowing players to skate through the Fountainhead Palace. The mod features a new movement system that integrates skateboarding mechanics into the game. The Mod Server on YouTube showcases this mod, highlighting its creative gameplay. Previous skateboarding mods have existed for FromSoftware titles, such as a Firelink Shrine map for Tony Hawk's Underground 2. Additionally, the game Skate Story is currently on sale on GOG.

AppWizard

April 11, 2026

Minecraft Chaos Cubed update: Release date, features and more

Mojang Studios is releasing the Chaos Cubed update, version 26.2 of Minecraft, in mid to late June 2026. This update introduces the Sulfur Caves biome and the Sulfur Cube mob, enhancing the underground experience of the Overworld. The Sulfur Caves feature toxic gases, hot pools, and new building blocks, including vibrant yellow Sulfur and deep red Cinnabar. The Sulfur Cube is a passive mob that changes its properties based on absorbed blocks, enabling new gameplay mechanics. This update follows the Tiny Takeover update and is part of Mojang's quarterly release schedule.

Tech Optimizer

April 10, 2026

Popular Monitor Utilities, CPU-Z And HWMonitor, Have Been Infected With Malware

Recent reports indicate that the hardware monitoring tools HWMonitor and CPU-Z have been compromised, leading to users downloading malware instead of the legitimate software. Users reported receiving suspicious executable files and antivirus alerts when attempting to download the latest versions. A specific incident involved a user who downloaded HWMonitor from the official CPUID website, only to find the file was labeled incorrectly and flagged as a virus by Windows Defender. Cybersecurity experts confirmed that this is a serious issue involving a multi-stage trojanized attack from a compromised domain. The developer of CPU-Z and HWMonitor acknowledged that a secondary feature linked to the website was compromised for about six hours, causing the main website to display incorrect files. Users are advised to refrain from downloading or updating these utilities until the issue is resolved.

AppWizard

April 9, 2026

Minecraft’s powerful new mob just arrived in Java, and I can’t wait to see what players build

The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has been released for the Java edition, introducing the Sulfur Cube mob and the Sulfur Caves biome. Players can find Sulfur Springs in the Overworld, leading to vibrant underground landscapes with Cinnabar and Sulfur blocks. A unique block called Potent Sulfur generates gas bubbles that can induce nausea. Crafting Potent Sulfur requires nine regular Sulfur blocks. The Sulfur Cube can absorb nearby dropped blocks and transform into a 'ball-like' entity, with nine distinct behavior archetypes affecting movement dynamics. Mojang has also adjusted the behavior of Beds and Slime Blocks upon collision, allowing Slime Blocks to bounce mobs indefinitely. The update transitions from OpenGL rendering to Vulkan for improved performance, while OpenGL remains available for older hardware. The Minecraft 1.26.2 snapshot is live, with a full release expected around June.

AppWizard

April 9, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 1

- The upcoming release is titled "Chaos Cubed." - Players can explore the Overworld and sulfur caves, seeking sulfur springs and new resources. - A new mob called the Sulfur Cube has been introduced, which absorbs blocks and can be interacted with using Shears. - The Sulfur Cube can detect nearby block items and will follow players holding absorbable blocks. - Upon defeat, the Sulfur Cube splits into two smaller versions, which can be fed to grow larger. - New Cinnabar and Sulfur block sets have been added, including various variants like Polished and Bricks. - The sulfur caves biome has been added, featuring sulfur pools and the Sulfur Cube mob. - Potent Sulfur is a new block that produces nausea-inducing gas when placed under water. - Sulfur Springs generate naturally above the sulfur cave biome in various sizes. - Vulkan support has been added for improved visual experience, with a new "Graphics API" option in Video Settings. - Players can toggle between OpenGL and Vulkan, with Vulkan being the default if supported. - New attributes related to bounciness and friction have been introduced for entities. - New sounds and textures for Sulfur, Potent Sulfur, Cinnabar, and the Sulfur Cube have been added. - Various bugs have been fixed to improve gameplay stability.

AppWizard

April 8, 2026

A Pokopia player has spent 260 hours over 22 days recreating an underground Cyberpunk city: ‘I swear to god, you people aren’t human’

The Pokopia community on Reddit showcases impressive player creations, including a detailed underground city by user No-Communication7040 that captures a Cyberpunk dystopia atmosphere. Another notable build is a representation of Raccoon City, featuring the police station and a humorous detail of a sleeping Machamp. Players express admiration and self-doubt in response to these creative works, highlighting the game's potential for intricate designs. There are suggestions for future projects, such as recreating Pelican Town from Stardew Valley or Delfino Plaza from Mario Sunshine, though these may require advanced skills.

AppWizard

April 4, 2026

MindsEye is a glitchy, incoherent mess I wouldn’t recommend to anyone—and it might also be my favorite game of 2026

MindsEye is a game developed by Build a Rocket Boy that has improved since its launch last year, though it remains flawed. The gameplay experience is chaotic, allowing players to create havoc in Redrock City without law enforcement. The game features static character interactions and forgettable archetypes, with a narrative that occasionally entertains but ultimately falls flat. The story portrays billionaire tech moguls as heroes with questionable morals, while the government and military are depicted as self-serving. Despite numerous issues, including erratic enemy behavior and performance problems, the reviewer found the absurdity of the game engaging. The narrative includes elements like underground civilizations, love, loss, and alien communication, leading to a chaotic and disjointed finale. The game is described as a flawed product with an unjustified price tag, yet it captivated the reviewer with its unpredictability.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Everything we know about Sulfur Cube in Minecraft

The upcoming release of Chaos Cubed for Minecraft introduces a new underground biome and a creature called the Sulfur Cube. The Sulfur Cube is a passive, bucketable mob found in the Sulfur Caves biome, immune to fall damage, and can split into smaller cubes upon impact. These smaller cubes can grow larger over time when nurtured with golden dandelions. The Sulfur Cube can absorb various blocks, including all wood variants, stone, coral, slime, honey, sculk, froglight, resin, ore, metallic blocks, ice, concrete, sulfur, and cinnabar, but cannot consume walls, stairs, slabs, or fences. Once it absorbs a block, it becomes impervious to damage from player attacks and most mobs, instead being launched away from the attack. Players can retrieve the absorbed block using shears. The Sulfur Cube is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2026, following its appearance in the recent Minecraft Bedrock beta.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

The Well Is Not Empty, a New Retro-3D Horror Game, Announced for PC

The Well Is Not Empty is a first-person psychological horror game developed by tweakEra, set in an abandoned underground structure beneath a village facing a water shortage. Players will uncover hidden secrets and face ominous challenges while experiencing retro-3D visuals reminiscent of PS1-era games. The gameplay involves witnessing a ritual not meant for human eyes and activating decaying machinery to navigate through dark tunnels with limited tools. The game is currently in development for PC and can be added to wishlists on Steam.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

Sintopia Release Date Confirmed for PC on Steam

Sintopia, a management simulation game set in a hellish realm, will be released on PC via Steam on April 16. Players manage a settlement of creatures called "humus," overseeing their transition from the living world to Hell, where they establish operations to process souls. The game features dual-layered gameplay, with an overworld that impacts the flow of souls and an underground segment focused on construction and logistics. The release coincides with Peter Molyneux's final game, Masters of Albion, marking a revival of the god game genre.