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AppWizard

April 24, 2026

4J Studios talks about its ambitions for Reforj and how its isn’t very good at turning down new ideas

Joe "Stampy" Garrett, known for his content in the Minecraft universe, has transitioned to a role as a producer at 4J Studios, working on the game Reforj. The development approach emphasizes creativity and community engagement, allowing for flexibility in incorporating player feedback. Key features planned for the game include vehicles and gateways, with the team actively seeking community suggestions to shape development. They share early concepts with the community to gather feedback before committing extensive resources to features. The development of Reforj is ongoing, with a focus on refining the game based on community input.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Best Android Dash Cam Apps in 2026 for Daily Commuters

Norfolk recorded over 5,200 crashes in 2022. Hampton Roads ranks as the deadliest district in Virginia for crashes, with 1,444 incidents reported in recent years. Norfolk had 4,369 motor vehicle crashes in a single year, resulting in 2,248 injuries. Fatal and serious crashes reached 136 in 2024. Virginia operates under a "contributory negligence" standard, meaning being even 1% at fault can bar all compensation. The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in Virginia is strictly 2 years. House Bill 808 requires auto insurers to document and justify reductions in repair estimates. Recent data indicates a 3% rise in injury hospitalizations statewide, totaling 36,164 cases.

BetaBeacon

April 23, 2026

One Meta Quest game is reviving my love for multiplayer gaming

Forefront.AC is a new VR game developed by the same developers as Breachers, set in the year 2035 with 32-player battlegrounds and two game modes. Players can choose from four classes and pilot various vehicles, with semi-destructible environments. The game has been in early access and has seen significant improvements leading up to its version 1.0 release, including the addition of a combat bow. The game provides an immersive experience with easy communication between teammates built into the headset.

AppWizard

April 23, 2026

Transport Fever 3 brings modders in early to start the new city builder on the right foundations

Urban Games is preparing for the launch of Transport Fever 3 by inviting creators to participate in early access through a closed beta initiative called the 'Curated Mods Program.' The game, set to launch in late 2026, will enhance features from its predecessor, Transport Fever 2, and will include expanded infrastructure tools and financial systems. Transport Fever 2 has over 15,000 mods available on the Steam Workshop, and Transport Fever 3 aims to offer an even more robust toolset for modders, with cross-platform mods accessible through an in-game Mod Hub. The developer is particularly interested in collaborating with experienced modders and plans to expand the Curated Mods Program post-launch, providing resources and financial grants to support ongoing content creation.

AppWizard

April 22, 2026

Quarter Muncher: My love-hate relationship with Minecraft

Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios, was released in May 2009 and has become one of the best-selling games of all time. It features two primary modes: survival and creative. The game has undergone nearly 16 years of updates while maintaining its core simplicity. The author reflects on their personal journey with Minecraft, starting from childhood and shifting interests over the years, including a period of decreased engagement due to the popularity of Fortnite in 2017. They experienced a resurgence of interest in late 2022 and early 2023 through survival mode but found playing alone less enjoyable. In late 2024, they attempted to create a new realm with friends, which lasted about a month. Despite their ongoing passion for Minecraft, the author struggles with the lack of enthusiasm from friends, leading to short-lived gaming experiences.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More

Chocobos, space, vampires, and sentient pottery are themes of upcoming games showcased at the ID@Xbox and IGN event. Several games will be available on day one through Game Pass, including: - Little Rocket Lab (April 21) - A cozy machine-building RPG where players help build a rocket. - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (April 21) - A narrative adventure about a quest for a potato in a magical realm. - Vampire Crawlers (April 21) - A turn-based, rogue-lite card-driven game based on Vampire Survivors. - Kiln (April 23) - A pottery-themed game that combines crafting and online battles. - Aphelion (April 28) - A third-person sci-fi adventure involving a crash landing and rescuing a partner. - Trepang2 (April 29) - A visceral FPS set in a dystopian future. - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (April 30) - A prequel to the series featuring army raising and spell casting. - Sledding Game (April 30) - A multiplayer snow-sports experience with voice chat. - TerraTech Legion (April 30) - A game focused on constructing battle vehicles. - Final Fantasy V (May 5) - A classic RPG involving a rescue mission and adventure with a Chocobo. Several titles will leave the Game Pass library on April 30, including: - Citizen Sleeper - Creatures of Ava - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - Endless Legend 2 - Goat Simulator - Goat Simulator Remastered - Hunt Showdown 1896 - NHL 24 (EA Play) - Revenge of the Savage Planet Games with a 'Handheld' designation are optimized for handheld play.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

International transport tycoon game Worldwide Rush gets multiplayer, and it’s an impressive achievement

Worldwide Rush has introduced full multiplayer gameplay, allowing players to compete or collaborate in building an international transport empire. This feature is part of the game's third major update, which also improves rival AI, late-game balance, and adds eleven new vehicles. The game combines various transport modes, including trains, planes, automobiles, and ships, to maximize profits by optimizing routes between cities. The default map is based on real-world geography, with unique challenges generated procedurally. The update enhances single-player experiences with new vehicles and improved AI logic. Players can enjoy a 33% discount on Steam until May 2, and desync protection has been added to improve multiplayer stability. There are currently no plans for dedicated servers, but future developments may occur based on player feedback.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

This hugely impressive Minecraft mod lets you build all manner of functioning vehicles, including planes, combine harvesters, and even airships

The Create Aeronautics mod allows players to construct and pilot various functional vehicles in Minecraft, enhancing the game's engineering possibilities. It builds upon the Create mod and introduces three key components: 1. Simulated - Adds new block types, redstone components, and tools, allowing players to bond components using slime. 2. Offroad - Focuses on terrestrial vehicles, enabling the creation of engines, suspensions, and round(ish) wheels, with applications for agricultural machinery. Players must have the Create mod and the Sable mod, which introduces a physics pipeline, installed to use Create Aeronautics.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly

The upcoming update for Project Zomboid, build 42.17, will enhance the sandbox experience and multiplayer gameplay with various improvements. Players can choose any 'Exclusion Zone' town as their starting point in sandbox mode, although occupational spawns are limited to four 'canon' towns. The update introduces a new selection of VHS tapes for skill training, which can be found throughout the game world. Balancing adjustments include increased points for the Smoker and High Thirst traits, a reduced cost for the Nutritionist trait, and changes to how Chefs and Farmers function. Loot drop rates for 'other loot' have been increased, and vehicles in Apocalypse mode are more likely to contain fuel. Stendo's Firearms Emporium is being updated for better consistency in store loot. A prototype feature allowing players to enable sprinters in multiplayer has been introduced, adding urgency to gameplay. The Indie Stone is also working on improving controller support based on player feedback.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

5 Android Auto settings I always change on any new Android phone

Android Auto has become a popular tool for drivers, supporting both wired and wireless connections in vehicles. Google regularly updates the platform, adding features like Google Meet support. Users can enhance their experience by adjusting settings, such as disabling auto-play for music when connecting, managing notifications from apps like YouTube Music and Spotify, preventing Android Auto from starting automatically, setting up shortcuts for Google Assistant commands, and enabling quick controls for music playback from the taskbar.