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08 Sep 2024

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Build 27695 Release Notes to Fix Key Issues

Microsoft updates Windows 11 build 27695 release notes to fix the 0xC1900101 error affecting upgrades from build 27686. The update also addresses issues with Windows Hello and the emoji panel, while introducing new features and improvements.

07 Sep 2024

Indie Game Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies Gains Popularity on Steam

Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies, an indie social game simulating office management, has garnered 95% positive reviews from 1,292 users on Steam since its August 30 release. Priced modestly, its blend of strategy and social interaction has made it popular among gamers.

07 Sep 2024

Meta Boosts Messaging Interoperability in EU with WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta is enhancing WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability with third-party messaging services due to the Digital Markets Act. Initially available in the EU, features include user notifications, onboarding, and message management options. Enhanced functionalities are planned by 2025.

07 Sep 2024

Social Media App Experiences Surge in Outage Reports on September 7

A surge in outage reports for the app and website occurred around 3:30 PM on September 7, with over 2,000 users reporting issues. Downdetector logged these incidents, confirming disruptions when reports exceeded typical levels. Users can view common problems and affected areas in real-time.

07 Sep 2024

Chromebooks Add Snap Groups and OCR in ChromeOS M128 Update

Chromebooks are launching Snap groups in ChromeOS M128, letting users organize app windows by snapping them to screen sides and saving configurations. The update also includes OCR in the Camera app for text extraction from images, supporting 77 languages, and improved permission controls for microphones and cameras.

07 Sep 2024

PiMyLifeUp Enables Android Apps on Raspberry Pi with Waydroid Integration

PiMyLifeUp has introduced a method to run Android apps on Raspberry Pi using Waydroid, enabling full hardware access and smooth operation. This innovation allows Android apps to function as native Linux applications. Adafruit supports enthusiasts with weekly events, tutorials, and products.

06 Sep 2024

Square Enix Releases Visions of Mana, an Action RPG with Strategic Depth

Visions of Mana, an action RPG by Ouka Studios and Square Enix, is priced at £50. The game features strategic team management, whimsical design, and a memorable soundtrack. It offers 50 hours of gameplay with lush environments, targeting younger players while exploring themes of grief and sacrifice.

06 Sep 2024

Fanatical's September Deals: Platinum Collection and Charity Bundle Highlights

Fanatical's September offering includes the Platinum Collection bundle with 18 games, many compatible with the Steam Deck. Pricing starts low, with notable titles like Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 and Overcooked! 2. A charity bundle benefits War Child UK. Discounts are available on Baldur's Gate 3 and more.

06 Sep 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Receives High Praise Despite Design Flaws

Black Myth: Wukong, inspired by Journey to the West, received an 87 from PC Gamer for its exciting boss encounters and satisfying gameplay. The 2024 release features impressive visuals but has design issues like invisible walls. Despite this, it offers a humorous adventure with unique powers.

06 Sep 2024

Baldur's Gate III Adds Native Mod Support, Enhances Player Experience

Baldur’s Gate III now supports native game mods, simplifying the modding process and ensuring compatibility with popular tools. The latest patch includes new endings, animations, and increased boss fight difficulty. Larian Studios plans to add photo mode and multi-platform crossplay.

06 Sep 2024

Explorer7 Beta Integrates Classic Windows 7 Taskbar into Modern OSes

Explorer7, a third-party project, integrates the Windows 7 taskbar into modern OS like Windows 8.1, 10, and 11. Available as a public beta, it requires a Windows 7 image file. Limitations include incompatibility with modern apps and multi-monitor setups. More details can be found on winclassic.net.

06 Sep 2024

Quidditch Champions Could Pave Way for Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Integration

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions may hint at a Hogwarts Legacy sequel with Quidditch integration, following the 2023 success of Hogwarts Legacy. The game offers tutorials, customization, and good performance on older hardware but has mixed gameplay reviews. It is priced at $39.99/£29.99 on Steam.

06 Sep 2024

PC Gamers Can Claim 28 Free Games in September 2024

PC gamers can claim 28 free games in September 2024. An expansion for Baldur’s Gate 3 has been released. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts and Football Manager 2024 are free on the Epic Games Store until September 12. A free horror game blending Skyrim and Resident Evil is also available on Steam.

06 Sep 2024

Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 Lifetime License Available at 88% Discount

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is available for a lifetime license at an 88% discount through Stack Social. This version includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 10/11 or Mac Monterey Version 12 required. Microsoft Teams not included.

06 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Members Gain Access to 28 Free PC Games in September 2024

September 2024 offers 28 free PC game downloads for Amazon Prime members, featuring titles like Shadow of Mordor and Borderlands 2. More games will be revealed throughout the month, enhancing the gaming experience for subscribers.

06 Sep 2024

Enhanced Windows Navigation with Super God Mode for Streamlined Access

Super God Mode, an enhanced Windows feature, simplifies navigation by creating shortcuts to system settings and commands. Users download files from GitHub, execute a .BAT file, and keep the CMD window open. The resulting folder contains categorized links for easy desktop or portable access.

06 Sep 2024

GeForce NOW Expands Library with 19 New Titles, Including Final Fantasy XVI

The GeForce NOW platform has expanded its library with 19 new titles this month, including Final Fantasy XVI and Age of Mythology. Players can access these games via Steam, Battle.net, and the Epic Games Store. The Open Beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 runs from September 6 to 9.

06 Sep 2024

Larian Studios Offers Discounts on Entire RPG Collection on Steam

Larian Studios' entire RPG collection is discounted on Steam until September 9. Titles include Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity, Divinity 2: Developer's Cut, Divinity: Dragon Commander, Divinity: Original Sin (Enhanced Edition), and Divinity: Original Sin 2 (Definitive Edition). Baldur's Gate 3 is also on sale.

05 Sep 2024

Microsoft Tests Gamepad Keyboard Layout for Windows 11 Xbox Controllers

Microsoft has introduced a gamepad keyboard layout for Windows 11, designed for Xbox controllers, currently in beta testing. This feature enhances the on-screen keyboard experience by allowing users to type and navigate using their controllers. Microsoft is also refining the Windows Game Bar.

05 Sep 2024

Microsoft Unveils Gamepad Keyboard Layout for Windows 11 Controllers

Microsoft is launching a new virtual keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11. This Gamepad keyboard will be integrated into the on-screen keyboard, enhancing the gaming experience by allowing users to type and navigate more easily without a traditional keyboard.

05 Sep 2024

Microsoft Adds On-Screen Keyboard for Gamepad Users in Windows 11 Beta

Microsoft has introduced an on-screen keyboard for gamepad users in the latest Windows 11 Beta Channel build. This feature allows navigation and typing using a gamepad layout, enhancing accessibility. Currently available for Insiders on build 22635.4145, it can be enabled manually via ViVeTool.

05 Sep 2024

Vulkan SDK Beta Launches for Windows on Arm, Eases x8664 App Porting

The Vulkan SDK beta (v1.3.290.0) has been launched for developers creating Vulkan API applications for Windows on Arm, featuring Arm64x layers for debugging x8664 Vulkan binaries. This allows x8664 applications to run on Arm64 devices without a complete rebuild, facilitating easier porting.

05 Sep 2024

Epic Games Store Offers Two Free PC Games Until September 12

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games until September 12: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts and Football Manager 2024. Both titles, valued at $29.99 and $49.99 respectively, can be downloaded and kept indefinitely without subscription fees.

05 Sep 2024

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Launches with Positive Reviews

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launches on September 9 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5. The game offers co-op and competitive modes, with Early Access for Gold or Ultra Edition preorders. Prices range from .99 to .99. Positive reviews highlight its demanding system requirements.

05 Sep 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Surpasses 18 Million Units Sold, Says Major Shareholder

Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 18 million units, driven by its exceptional narrative and cultural elements. Daniel Wu, the largest external shareholder, predicts sales could exceed 30 million units. Hero Games' 20 percent stake in Game Science, acquired for 60 million yuan in 2017, has appreciated significantly.

05 Sep 2024

Undead Labs Announces Final Update for State of Decay 2, Focus Shifts to Sequel

Undead Labs announces the final update for State of Decay 2, shifting focus to State of Decay 3. After nearly forty updates and expansions, the team is moving forward. State of Decay 3 was first teased in July 2020, with a recent preview at this year's Summer Games Fest, but no release date yet.

05 Sep 2024

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs Disappoint Gamers, Focus on AI Performance

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs, aimed at local AI processing, disappoint gamers due to poor performance. Despite being marketed as the fastest Windows PCs, the Arm-powered devices struggle with popular games, as most are designed for Intel and AMD's x86-64 architecture.

05 Sep 2024

Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 11 with ARM Chipset and Enhanced Efficiency

Microsoft's Surface Pro 11, an ARM-based device, builds on the Surface Pro X, reflecting a trend towards ARM-based Windows 11 devices. Featuring the Snapdragon X chipset, it offers superior power efficiency and multicore performance. Prices range from $899 to $2,099, with accessories sold separately.

05 Sep 2024

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Plus Chip, Targets AI-Enhanced Windows PCs

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chip at the IFA conference in Berlin, targeting PCs running Microsoft’s Windows OS. The chip enhances AI capabilities while maintaining battery life and expands Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series to include budget PCs, aiming for a 300% increase in shipments.

05 Sep 2024

Qualcomm Launches Eight-Core Snapdragon X Plus Chips for Budget Laptops

Qualcomm debuts eight-core Snapdragon X Plus chips for affordable Windows laptops, powering Asus Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14, starting at $799. These chips offer 80% of the CPU performance of higher-end models. Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung to follow with releases soon.

Skate Faces Mixed Reviews in Steam Early Access Debut

Apps & Games news for Desktop Page 121

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Build 27695 Release Notes to Fix Key Issues

Indie Game Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies Gains Popularity on Steam

Meta Boosts Messaging Interoperability in EU with WhatsApp and Messenger

Social Media App Experiences Surge in Outage Reports on September 7

Chromebooks Add Snap Groups and OCR in ChromeOS M128 Update

PiMyLifeUp Enables Android Apps on Raspberry Pi with Waydroid Integration

Square Enix Releases Visions of Mana, an Action RPG with Strategic Depth

Fanatical's September Deals: Platinum Collection and Charity Bundle Highlights

Black Myth: Wukong Receives High Praise Despite Design Flaws

Baldur's Gate III Adds Native Mod Support, Enhances Player Experience

Explorer7 Beta Integrates Classic Windows 7 Taskbar into Modern OSes

Quidditch Champions Could Pave Way for Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Integration

PC Gamers Can Claim 28 Free Games in September 2024

Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 Lifetime License Available at 88% Discount

Amazon Prime Members Gain Access to 28 Free PC Games in September 2024

Enhanced Windows Navigation with Super God Mode for Streamlined Access

GeForce NOW Expands Library with 19 New Titles, Including Final Fantasy XVI

Larian Studios Offers Discounts on Entire RPG Collection on Steam

Microsoft Tests Gamepad Keyboard Layout for Windows 11 Xbox Controllers

Microsoft Unveils Gamepad Keyboard Layout for Windows 11 Controllers

Microsoft Adds On-Screen Keyboard for Gamepad Users in Windows 11 Beta

Vulkan SDK Beta Launches for Windows on Arm, Eases x8664 App Porting

Epic Games Store Offers Two Free PC Games Until September 12

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Launches with Positive Reviews

Black Myth: Wukong Surpasses 18 Million Units Sold, Says Major Shareholder

Undead Labs Announces Final Update for State of Decay 2, Focus Shifts to Sequel

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs Disappoint Gamers, Focus on AI Performance

Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 11 with ARM Chipset and Enhanced Efficiency

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Plus Chip, Targets AI-Enhanced Windows PCs

Qualcomm Launches Eight-Core Snapdragon X Plus Chips for Budget Laptops

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