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10 Jul 2024

Zenless Zone Zero Hits 50 Million Downloads in Two Days Post-Launch

Zenless Zone Zero, a new action RPG by Mihoyo, reached over 50 million downloads within two days of its global launch on July 4th. While exact revenue and platform details remain undisclosed, the developers have thanked players for their support.

10 Jul 2024

Manor Lords Tops Steam Wishlist Amidst Industry Challenges and Debates

Helldivers 2 faces criticism for losing 90% of its players, while Manor Lords tops Steam's most wishlisted games. Despite impressive milestones, Manor Lords encounters challenges, highlighting differing perspectives from Hinterland's CEO and its publisher on the game's success.

10 Jul 2024

Developer and Publisher Remove Dr Disrespect References from Rogue Company

Developer and publisher remove Dr Disrespect references from Rogue Company following allegations of inappropriate conversations with a minor, which led to his removal from Twitch in 2020. The decision aims to distance the game from controversy and maintain its community standards.

10 Jul 2024

Summer Games Done Quick Raises Over $2.5 Million for Charity This Year

Summer Games Done Quick raised over $2.5 million for charity this year, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. Since its inception 14 years ago, the event has amassed a total of $46 million for various charities.

10 Jul 2024

Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Available at Discount

The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Bundle offers an opportunity to upgrade your operating system and productivity tools at a discounted price of $49.97. This deal aims to enhance efficiency for both personal and professional use.

10 Jul 2024

Businesses Advised to Perform Basic Checks Before Advanced IT Solutions

Businesses should perform basic checks before applying advanced solutions to address Windows Modules Installer Worker's high CPU usage. A simple restart can resolve common issues. Instead of stopping the process, end other resource-heavy tasks and stay vigilant against malware. Conduct thorough scans if suspicious.

09 Jul 2024

Glitch Games Releases New Puzzle Game A Fragile Mind to Positive Reviews

Glitch Games' new release, A Fragile Mind, is a first-person escape room puzzle game. It offers logic puzzles, a hint system, and screenshot annotation. The game has received positive reviews, scoring 8/10.

09 Jul 2024

Facebook Messenger Adds Customization Options for Group Chats

Facebook has introduced new customization features for Messenger group chats. Users can now personalize their group conversations by adding a custom image and name, enhancing the user experience and allowing for more tailored communication within the app.

08 Jul 2024

GungHo Unveils Disney Pixel RPG, a Free-to-Play Mobile Game

GungHo Online Entertainment has unveiled Disney Pixel RPG, a new free-to-play pixel art mobile game for iOS and Android. The RPG features Disney characters joining forces in battles, offering fans a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience.

08 Jul 2024

Frogun Encore: A Challenging Game with Retro Charm and Speedrunning Fun

Frogun Encore, a challenging game with retro aesthetics and exploration themes, enhances its predecessor's foundation. Fast-paced and ideal for speedrunning, it allows co-op play. Despite potential frustration, the sense of accomplishment in overcoming levels and bosses is highly rewarding.

08 Jul 2024

Fake Government Edition of Windows 11 Leaked, Lacks Telemetry Tracking

A fake "Government Edition" of Windows 11 has surfaced, claiming zero telemetry tracking and no in-box apps. It was created by a third party using custom tools, raising concerns about security and authenticity.

08 Jul 2024

Beeper Returns to Android Auto with Limited Messaging Features

Beeper has returned to Android Auto with limited functionality, allowing users to receive and respond to messages. Future updates are planned to support composing new messages, enhancing user experience and connectivity on the go.

08 Jul 2024

New PostgreSQL Extension pg_repack Optimizes Tables Without Downtime

pg_repack, a PostgreSQL extension, efficiently removes bloat from tables and indexes without needing an exclusive lock. This innovation enhances database performance and minimizes downtime, making it a valuable tool for businesses relying on PostgreSQL for data management.

08 Jul 2024

Rat King Entertainment Unveils Mops & Mobs Game on Steam

Mops & Mobs, a new game by German indie duo Rat King Entertainment, blends dungeon crawler, visual novel, and satire genres. Players act as a janitor in a fantasy dungeon. The game is available on Steam with a demo.

08 Jul 2024

Horticular Gardening Game to Launch on July 11, 2024

Horticular, a new gardening game, will be released on July 11, 2024. Players transform wastelands into vibrant ecosystems with plants, animals, and gnome housing. Combining strategy and aesthetics, it draws comparisons to Rollercoaster Tycoon and Viva Pinata. Features have been streamlined since its demo.

07 Jul 2024

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Launches on PC with Cross-Play Support

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is now available for PC gamers, featuring visual upgrades, additional content, and customizable graphics. Players can explore 13th century Japan as samurai Jin Sakai, with cross-play support for Windows PCs, PS4, and PS5. The game is priced at just under €60.

07 Jul 2024

3DClouds to Showcase Transformers: Galactic Trials at 2022 Game Awards

3DClouds is developing Transformers: Galactic Trials, a game featuring racing and combat challenges. Players collect Prime Relics to enhance skills and unlock characters. With rogue-lite combat elements, the game is set to be showcased at the 2022 Game Awards.

07 Jul 2024

Microsoft Office Pro 2019 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Now .97 Until July 21

Microsoft is offering a bundle of Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro for just $49.97 until July 21. This limited-time deal provides a cost-effective solution for users seeking to upgrade their software suite and operating system.

07 Jul 2024

Capcom to End New Seasonal Updates for Exoprimal After Season 4 Concludes

Capcom announced that Exoprimal will stop receiving new seasonal updates after Season 4 ends on July 11. Online services will continue, with game modes and old Seasons cycling monthly. Former limited-time missions and collaboration events will return weekly.

07 Jul 2024

Microsoft Advances Windows-on-ARM with Surface Pro 11 Release

Microsoft is advancing its Windows-on-ARM initiative, evidenced by the Surface Pro 11's ARM processors. Despite past setbacks, the company shows dedication to competing with Intel and AMD. This progress suggests a promising future for more efficient and lightweight devices.

07 Jul 2024

Studio Ghibli's New Film Inspires Line Stamps Featuring Feathered Characters

Studio Ghibli's latest film "The Boy and the Heron" has inspired a series of Line stamps featuring feathered characters. The stamps, expressing emotions like "good," "yes," "sorry," "excited," and "nervous," are available for purchase at 250 yen.

07 Jul 2024

Factorio to Launch Space Age Expansion and Major 2.0 Update in October

The Space Age expansion for Factorio launches in October with a major 2.0 update. It introduces five new planets, unique resources, and technologies. New gameplay elements include asteroid defense and interplanetary cargo management. Elevated train tracks, new enemies, and item quality tiers are also added.

07 Jul 2024

New Mobile Games Gain Attention with Unique Features and Expansive Worlds

Persona 5: The Phantom X introduces a spin-off gacha game featuring both familiar and new characters. Project Mugen emerges as a potential rival to Hoyoverse with its expansive open world and charming characters. The Seven Deadly Sins Origin captivates fans with its gameplay trailer. Communite, a free-to-play multiplayer city builder game, emphasizes kindness. Assassin's Creed Jade, set in Ancient China during the Qin Dynasty, is an anticipated mobile game.

07 Jul 2024

Factorio's Space Age Expansion to Launch October 21 After Three Years

Factorio's Space Age expansion, launching October 21, brings new gameplay elements like flying factories, elevated rails, and unique enemies. A major 2.0 update will also introduce smarter robots, advanced rail systems, and an improved fluid system, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

07 Jul 2024

HP OmniBook X with Snapdragon X Elite Outperforms M3 MacBook Air

The HP OmniBook X, a Copilot+ PC with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip, has demonstrated superior power efficiency and performance over the M3 MacBook Air. It lasted nearly 17 hours on a battery life test, showcasing the capabilities of AI-powered Windows laptops with qualified NPUs.

07 Jul 2024

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit Now Free for Netflix Subscribers

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, a life simulation game, is now available for free to Netflix subscribers. This move marks Netflix's continued expansion into the gaming industry, offering additional value to its subscription service.

07 Jul 2024

Android 15 Introduces Predictive Back Feature to Enhance User Experience

Android 15 introduces predictive back by default in Google apps, offering a visual homescreen preview when swiping back. This feature aims to reduce accidental app closures and enhance user experience.

06 Jul 2024

Crunchy Data Launches Crunchy Bridge for Enhanced Data Lake Analytics

Crunchy Data has launched Crunchy Bridge for Analytics, a feature in their managed cloud Postgres service. It allows users to interact with data lakes using PostgreSQL commands and set up foreign tables linking to Parquet, CSV, or JSON files in object storage, improving data management and analysis.

06 Jul 2024

Microsoft Enhances Windows Error Reporting for Better Fault Management

Microsoft's Windows Error Reporting (WER) system enables users to notify the company of kernel faults or application errors. WER can be configured manually or by an administrator and supports various operation modes, including headless and corporate reporting. Users can view reports in the Control Panel.

06 Jul 2024

Anil Inamdar Explores Cassandra and PostgreSQL Benefits and Challenges

Anil Inamdar discusses the advantages and challenges of Cassandra and PostgreSQL. Cassandra excels in high availability and scalability, ideal for high write volumes. PostgreSQL is highly customizable, suited for complex queries. Transitioning and performance optimization are key challenges.

Sony Shifts PlayStation Strategy, Cancels PC Ports

Apps & Games news for all platforms Page 341

Zenless Zone Zero Hits 50 Million Downloads in Two Days Post-Launch

Manor Lords Tops Steam Wishlist Amidst Industry Challenges and Debates

Developer and Publisher Remove Dr Disrespect References from Rogue Company

Summer Games Done Quick Raises Over $2.5 Million for Charity This Year

Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Available at Discount

Businesses Advised to Perform Basic Checks Before Advanced IT Solutions

Glitch Games Releases New Puzzle Game A Fragile Mind to Positive Reviews

Facebook Messenger Adds Customization Options for Group Chats

GungHo Unveils Disney Pixel RPG, a Free-to-Play Mobile Game

Frogun Encore: A Challenging Game with Retro Charm and Speedrunning Fun

Fake Government Edition of Windows 11 Leaked, Lacks Telemetry Tracking

Beeper Returns to Android Auto with Limited Messaging Features

New PostgreSQL Extension pg_repack Optimizes Tables Without Downtime

Rat King Entertainment Unveils Mops & Mobs Game on Steam

Horticular Gardening Game to Launch on July 11, 2024

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Launches on PC with Cross-Play Support

3DClouds to Showcase Transformers: Galactic Trials at 2022 Game Awards

Microsoft Office Pro 2019 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Now .97 Until July 21

Capcom to End New Seasonal Updates for Exoprimal After Season 4 Concludes

Microsoft Advances Windows-on-ARM with Surface Pro 11 Release

Studio Ghibli's New Film Inspires Line Stamps Featuring Feathered Characters

Factorio to Launch Space Age Expansion and Major 2.0 Update in October

New Mobile Games Gain Attention with Unique Features and Expansive Worlds

Factorio's Space Age Expansion to Launch October 21 After Three Years

HP OmniBook X with Snapdragon X Elite Outperforms M3 MacBook Air

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit Now Free for Netflix Subscribers

Android 15 Introduces Predictive Back Feature to Enhance User Experience

Crunchy Data Launches Crunchy Bridge for Enhanced Data Lake Analytics

Microsoft Enhances Windows Error Reporting for Better Fault Management

Anil Inamdar Explores Cassandra and PostgreSQL Benefits and Challenges

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