Soft & games news and updates for all platforms Page 187

14 Apr 2025

Future Games Show Spring Showcase Highlights Upcoming Premieres

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will present over 50 games, featuring world premieres, trailers, and developer interviews. Highlights include a Rebellion interview and updates on Compulsion Games. A livestream from GDC will provide extra content.

14 Apr 2025

Atomfall Offers Discounted Pre-orders for Apocalyptic RPG Fans

Atomfall's apocalyptic RPG setting, reminiscent of Fallout, is available for pre-order with a 20% discount. Enjoy a journey through a cult-filled, mystical world of the 1960s, featuring steampunk robots and classic weaponry.

14 Apr 2025

Half-Life 2 RTX Faces Performance Issues on Steam

Half-Life 2 RTX demo struggles on Steam with performance issues, despite Valve's classic FPS love. Players criticize the visual overhaul while performance complaints lead to low ratings.

14 Apr 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Shines in Capcom’s PC Gaming Strategy

Monster Hunter Wilds, a standout in PC gaming, draws 400,000 daily players on Steam. Capcom's shift to PC has driven record sales, surpassing Monster Hunter Rise.

14 Apr 2025

Google Wallet Adds Tap-to-Pay for Kids with Parental Controls

Google Wallet to introduce tap-to-pay for kids on Android, enabling in-store purchases with parental controls and card oversight across select countries.

14 Apr 2025

Google Wallet Introduces Tap-to-Pay Feature for Kids

Google Wallet now offers tap-to-pay for kids on Android with parental controls, enabling in-store purchases in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Spain, and Poland.

14 Apr 2025

Forever Skies to Launch 1.0 Version with New Features

Forever Skies, a survival game with elements of No Man's Sky and Fallout, is set to launch its 1.0 version on April 14, 2025. With positive reviews on Steam, players explore ruins and pilot airships. New features include advanced airship building.

14 Apr 2025

Vatican Uses Minecraft for Educational Exploration of St. Peter's

The Vatican launches Minecraft-based game Peter is Here with Microsoft to educate youth on St. Peter's Basilica's history and art within Minecraft.

14 Apr 2025

Meta Introduces New AI Assistant Across Its Platforms

Meta has unveiled Meta AI, an assistant integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. The AI offers personalized experiences and creative tools, providing services from recipe suggestions to image generation. Launched free in October 2024, it requires a sign-in for full features.

14 Apr 2025

WhatsApp Testing New AI-based Text Rewriting Tool

WhatsApp is developing an AI text rewriting feature letting users change message styles. A Pencil button will offer options like Funny, Proofread, and Sarcastic. This feature by Meta aims to innovate messaging.

14 Apr 2025

Android Apps Implicated in Major Ad Fraud Scheme Uncovered

Bitdefender discovers over 300 Android apps involved in ad fraud and data theft, with 60 million downloads globally via Google Play. Affected users should remove suspicious apps to safeguard their data.

14 Apr 2025

Android 16 Beta 3.1 Focuses on Essential Bug Fixes

Google releases Android 16 Beta 3.1 for bug fixes, enhancing performance. The update is targeted at Pixel devices through the Android Beta Program, addressing critical issues like app crashes and battery drain.

14 Apr 2025

Age of Empires 4 Expands with Knights DLC Release

The Age of Empires 4 DLC Knights of Cross and Rose brings the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster into gameplay, featuring new maps and historical battles.

14 Apr 2025

Mobile Games Reshape Global Entertainment Landscape

Games are globally popular with titles like Among Us and Genshin Impact. Mobile gaming variants, including League of Legends and Minecraft, cater to different player dynamics. BGMI is specifically tailored for Indian audiences, highlighting the diversity and reach of games worldwide.

14 Apr 2025

Android Enhances Device Tracking with Find My Device App

The Find My Device app now supports live location sharing on Android, aiding device tracking for families and security purposes.

14 Apr 2025

RCPS3 Emulator Updates Enhance Android Gaming Experience

The RCPS3 emulator for Android gets a major update, improving video and audio customization. Despite lacking Bluetooth controller support, it offers enhanced resolution settings, creating a new avenue for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy PlayStation 3 titles on their smartphones, exclusively on GitHub.

14 Apr 2025

Palworld Expands with Major Crossplay Update and New Features

Pocketpair's Palworld introduces crossplay and new features in its latest update. Players can now play on various platforms and enjoy enhanced gaming, survival, and crafting experiences. This update sets the tone for Palworld's growth in the gaming community.

14 Apr 2025

New Zealand's Unique Minecraft DLC Highlights Cultural Wonders

Explore New Zealand's beauty in Minecraft with a new DLC. Dive into Māori culture and iconic landscapes like Abel Tasman, thanks to a partnership with Warner Bros.

13 Apr 2025

Hitachi Energy Advances with Successful Windows 11 Migration

Hitachi Energy has transitioned over 40,000 desktops to Windows 11 across 12 nations, boosting cybersecurity and system compatibility. Utilizing ManagementStudio, the migration underscores the importance of timely upgrades, as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support phase.

13 Apr 2025

Managing Mobile App Subscription Cancelation

Deleting an app won't cancel its subscription. Learn how to properly manage app subscriptions on iOS and Android devices.

13 Apr 2025

Homeworld Collection Offers Classic RTS Games Under $4

Explore the legendary Homeworld RTS franchise with the Remastered Collection, offering classic gameplay and enhanced features for under $4. Available until March 20.

10 Apr 2025

Pixel Weather Innovations Enhance User Experience on Pixel Phones

Pixel Weather, a customizable app exclusive to Pixel phones, offers hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality, and more. Calls are growing for Google to extend availability to all Android devices.

10 Apr 2025

Enhancing Video Experience with YouTube on Android

Explore how download manager apps and task automation tools for Android can streamline YouTube downloads, offering enhanced viewing flexibility.

10 Apr 2025

Warborne Expands Strategic Horizons in MMO Arena

Warborne, a strategy MMO, captivates with its intense battles and faction warfare. The upcoming playtest, set for April 24 on Steam, promises an immersive experience in the post-apocalyptic world of Warborne Above Ashes.

10 Apr 2025

Spyware Advisory Released by Cyber Security Agencies

The National Cyber Security Centre issues an advisory on spyware, highlighting BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE, offering guidance to boost user safety.

10 Apr 2025

Stalker 2 Receives Major Update Enhancing Gameplay Stability

GSC Game World improves Stalker 2 with update 1.3, enhancing gameplay with crash repairs, new animations, and AI tweaks, enriching player experience.

10 Apr 2025

Stalker 2 Update Brings Over 1,200 Bug Fixes and Enhancements

GSC Game World's latest patch for Stalker 2 offers significant updates, addressing over 1,200 bugs and enhancing gameplay. This release includes AI improvements and performance boosts, providing a smoother gaming experience and marking the start of ongoing support with a limited-time 15% discount.