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31 Aug 2024

Minecraft Java Edition Players Can Boost Performance by Adjusting RAM Allocation

Minecraft Java Edition's default RAM allocation is 2GB, which can be increased for better performance. Players can adjust this in the launcher settings under JVM Arguments. A minimum of 3GB is suggested, with 8GB as the upper limit. Bedrock Edition handles RAM allocation automatically based on system specs.

31 Aug 2024

Memoriapolis Strategy Game Launches in Early Access on Steam

Memoriapolis, a strategy city-building game, is now in early access on Steam. Players act as god-emperors, managing resources, trade, and cultural evolution. The game focuses on strategic decisions and features animated city visuals. Community feedback will shape its development over the next six months.

31 Aug 2024

Gearbox Adjusts Pricing and Addresses Bugs in Risk of Rain Expansion

Gearbox's Risk of Rain expansion, Seekers of the Storm, faces criticism over regional pricing and technical issues. Brazilian players paid double compared to the U.S., prompting refunds and price adjustments. Bugs and frame rate problems have led to a "mostly negative" Steam rating.

31 Aug 2024

Kabam Unveils Marvel Contest of Champions Update with New Characters

Kabam has announced a new update for Marvel Contest of Champions, introducing characters Shathra and Count Luchino Nefaria. The update features the Glorious Games event, Act 9 – Chapter 1: The Reckoning, balance updates, and bug fixes.

31 Aug 2024

Telegram CEO Arrest Raises Concerns Over Platform's Security and Safety

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was recently arrested in France on charges related to crimes facilitated through the platform, including drug trafficking and online scams. While concerns about the platform's safety have risen, the app's encryption remains unaffected. Users are advised to stay vigilant.

31 Aug 2024

Developer Creates Mod to Enable One-Click Toggle for Windows 11 Tray Icons

Windows 11 lacks a one-click toggle for all tray icons, a feature in Windows 10. Developer m417z created a mod for the Windhawk platform to address this. Windhawk offers various tweaks for Windows, including taskbar repositioning, and allows users to review source codes for transparency.

31 Aug 2024

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Sees Mixed Reviews, Performance Patch Expected

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series has received mixed reviews due to modest performance gains from the Zen 5 architecture. AMD plans a Windows optimization patch, with early tests suggesting an 11% gaming boost. MSI's AGESA firmware update raises TDP to 105W, enhancing multi-core performance by 13% for the Ryzen 9700X.

31 Aug 2024

Pixel Screenshots App Enhances Management with Gemini Nano AI Engine

The Pixel Screenshots app, exclusive to the Pixel 9 series, uses Google's Gemini Nano AI engine to enhance screenshot management. It auto-generates titles and summaries, integrates with calendars, and offers a search feature. Users can categorize screenshots and set reminders. Compatibility is limited to Pixel 9.

31 Aug 2024

Games Done Quick Transitions Ownership to Director Matt Merkle

Games Done Quick (GDQ) has transitioned ownership to Matt Merkle, the director of operations, after founder Mike Uyama's departure. Merkle will be supported by Jason Deng and Ashley Farkas, who also hold ownership stakes. GDQ has raised over a million dollars for charity since its inception.

31 Aug 2024

Star Wars Outlaws Players Can Reduce Fall Damage with Tooka Paw Charm

In Star Wars Outlaws, players face significant fall damage from minor drops, impacting health. Health is restored with bacta vials, which require replenishment through looting or purchase. The Tooka Paw charm, found on Toshara, reduces fall damage and is located at Typhon's Rock in The Lost Steppe.

31 Aug 2024

Fan Project Achieves Full Decompilation of Nintendo 64 Game Banjo-Kazooie

A fan project has fully decompiled the Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie, converting it into C code for a playable PC version. This allows enhancements like improved frame rates and 4K resolution. Players need a legally-sourced ROM. The tool N64: Recompiled aids in this conversion.

31 Aug 2024

Astrobotanica Survival Game Set for Early Access on Steam in 2025

Astrobotanica, an upcoming survival game, lets players control Xel, an alien botanist stranded on Earth. The game emphasizes exploration and gathering seeds to solve an ecological crisis on Xel's homeworld. Featuring a "relaxed survival" approach, it will be available for early access on Steam in 2025.

31 Aug 2024

Upcoming September PC Game Releases to Watch in the Market

In September, the PC gaming market will see a surge of new releases, including notable titles like Age of Mythology: Retold, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. These diverse offerings promise to cater to a wide range of gaming preferences.

30 Aug 2024

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Update KB5041582 with Key Bug Fixes

Microsoft has released a non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, KB5041582, build 19045.4842. The update addresses various issues including memory leaks, Bluetooth unresponsiveness, and system freezes. It also includes a servicing stack update, KB5041581, to improve the installation framework.

30 Aug 2024

Google Play Store Increases Simultaneous Download Limit to Three Apps

The Google Play Store has increased its download limit for app updates from one to three and for new installations from two to three. This aims to enhance the user experience for frequent Android app updaters. The change's rollout method remains unclear and may vary with internet speeds.

30 Aug 2024

Stardock Updates DesktopGPT with GPT-4o Support and Custom API Integration

Stardock updates DesktopGPT, adding support for OpenAI's GPT-4o models and user API keys with premium subscriptions. Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11 shows AI's growing role in Microsoft services. OpenAI, with 200M weekly users, may need more Microsoft support amid financial and sustainability concerns.

30 Aug 2024

Google Play Announces Weekend Price Reductions on Android Games and Apps

Google Play has announced weekend price reductions on Android games and apps. Offers include savings on Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ PCs, TP-Link dual-outlet Alexa/Google Smart Outdoor Plug, a free folio case with OnePlus Pad 2, and deals on Samsung's 2024 Galaxy Watch FE.

30 Aug 2024

Boox Launches Lightweight E-Ink Device Boox Go 6 with Android Support

Boox has introduced the Boox Go 6, an e-ink device weighing 146 grams and 6.8 mm thick. It features a Carta 1300 display, dual-tone front lights, and runs on Android. Priced at $199.99, it includes Google Play Store, a microSD slot, AI assistant, and long battery life. Available on Boox’s website.

30 Aug 2024

New Tool Windows Downdate Poses Security Risks for Windows Users

A new tool, "Windows Downdate," allows users to revert Windows systems to older, vulnerable versions. Available on GitHub, it targets CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302. Users are advised to exercise caution and maintain updated antivirus software.

30 Aug 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Release Delayed Due to Technical Challenges

Black Myth: Wukong is currently available only on PC and PlayStation 5, with no Xbox version released yet due to technical challenges. Reports suggest a potential exclusivity agreement with Sony, which remains unconfirmed. Game Science is working to resolve issues and optimize the game for Xbox Series X|S.

30 Aug 2024

Palantir and Trail of Bits Find Security Flaws in Google Pixel Devices

Palantir Technologies and Trail of Bits found that Google Pixel devices have a dormant app, Showcase.apk, with excessive system privileges, posing potential cybersecurity risks. Google will remove the app via a software update, and it is not present on the Pixel 9 series.

30 Aug 2024

Valv Enhances Android Privacy with Free, Open-Source Encryption App

Valv, a free and open-source Android app, encrypts photos and videos using ChaCha20 and PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA512. It enhances privacy by requiring no permissions and offers features like separate vaults, folder organization, and media support. Available on F-Droid, Google Play, and GitHub.

30 Aug 2024

Star Wars Outlaws Faces Performance Challenges on Handheld Devices

Star Wars Outlaws on PC demands high system requirements, raising performance concerns on handheld devices like Steam Deck, Legion Go, and ROG Ally. Testing shows the game works best on ROG Ally and Legion Go, while Steam Deck faces issues. Optimization tips include disabling ray tracing and adjusting settings.

30 Aug 2024

Star Wars Outlaws Offers Playful Exploration and Humor in Detailed Galaxy

Star Wars Outlaws, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, follows scoundrel Kay Vess in a richly detailed galaxy. Emphasizing playful exploration and humor, it contrasts with recent serious titles. Critics note some emptiness, but optional objectives and hidden gems enhance the experience.

29 Aug 2024

New Mobile Game Death Travelers Combines Racing and Base Building

Death Travelers, a new mobile game, combines high-octane racing with base-building elements. Players race to save lost souls from a crumbling afterlife, all set to music by hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and RZA. The game offers simple obstacle-dodging gameplay for an engaging experience.

29 Aug 2024

Minecraft Java Edition Shaders Boost Visual Quality with Realistic Effects

Minecraft Java Edition players can enhance visual quality with shaders, which add realistic lighting, reflections, and textures. Installation requires Optifine or Iris Shader and a shader pack. Iris is known for easier installation and faster updates. Performance varies by hardware.

29 Aug 2024

Minemen Minecraft Server Hit by Record-Breaking DDoS Attack at 3.15 GPPS

The Minemen Minecraft server faced a significant DDoS attack on August 25, peaking at 3.15 gigapackets per second. The attack, primarily originating from Russia and involving seventeen other countries, set a new record for packets per second but did not surpass the largest DDoS attack on record.

29 Aug 2024

Significant Price Reductions on Android Devices and Software This Week

This week, significant price reductions on various Android devices and software are announced. Samsung’s Music Frame smart speaker and Google’s Nest video doorbells are more affordable. The Frame smart TVs and Galaxy Watch 7 see notable discounts. Several games, including ScourgeBringer, are also on sale.

29 Aug 2024

Gori: Cuddly Carnage Launches on Multiple Gaming Platforms

Gori: Cuddly Carnage is now available on Xbox One, Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, Utomik, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Featuring a ginger cat named Gori and whimsical enemies, the game is priced at $19.99/€21.99/£17.99 and rated ESRB "M for Mature" and PEGI 16.

29 Aug 2024

Fallout Classic Collection Free on Epic Games Store Until September 2024

The Fallout Classic Collection, featuring Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, is free on the Epic Games Store until September 5, 2024. These iconic games are also available on Steam and accessible through PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions.

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Apps & Games news for all platforms Page 311

Minecraft Java Edition Players Can Boost Performance by Adjusting RAM Allocation

Memoriapolis Strategy Game Launches in Early Access on Steam

Gearbox Adjusts Pricing and Addresses Bugs in Risk of Rain Expansion

Kabam Unveils Marvel Contest of Champions Update with New Characters

Telegram CEO Arrest Raises Concerns Over Platform's Security and Safety

Developer Creates Mod to Enable One-Click Toggle for Windows 11 Tray Icons

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Sees Mixed Reviews, Performance Patch Expected

Pixel Screenshots App Enhances Management with Gemini Nano AI Engine

Games Done Quick Transitions Ownership to Director Matt Merkle

Star Wars Outlaws Players Can Reduce Fall Damage with Tooka Paw Charm

Fan Project Achieves Full Decompilation of Nintendo 64 Game Banjo-Kazooie

Astrobotanica Survival Game Set for Early Access on Steam in 2025

Upcoming September PC Game Releases to Watch in the Market

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Update KB5041582 with Key Bug Fixes

Google Play Store Increases Simultaneous Download Limit to Three Apps

Stardock Updates DesktopGPT with GPT-4o Support and Custom API Integration

Google Play Announces Weekend Price Reductions on Android Games and Apps

Boox Launches Lightweight E-Ink Device Boox Go 6 with Android Support

New Tool Windows Downdate Poses Security Risks for Windows Users

Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Release Delayed Due to Technical Challenges

Palantir and Trail of Bits Find Security Flaws in Google Pixel Devices

Valv Enhances Android Privacy with Free, Open-Source Encryption App

Star Wars Outlaws Faces Performance Challenges on Handheld Devices

Star Wars Outlaws Offers Playful Exploration and Humor in Detailed Galaxy

New Mobile Game Death Travelers Combines Racing and Base Building

Minecraft Java Edition Shaders Boost Visual Quality with Realistic Effects

Minemen Minecraft Server Hit by Record-Breaking DDoS Attack at 3.15 GPPS

Significant Price Reductions on Android Devices and Software This Week

Gori: Cuddly Carnage Launches on Multiple Gaming Platforms

Fallout Classic Collection Free on Epic Games Store Until September 2024

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