This afternoon, there are discounted and complimentary apps available on the Google Play Store, including Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat. Other notable mentions are SPHAZE, OctaRing, Octa Dark, Verticons, Survival Dungeon: Loot RPG Pro, Sudoku Premium, Fairy Knights, and Planet Craft: Mine Block Craft. The current deals include 3D EARTH PRO, Rectangles PRO, Crossword Quest Premium, High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD: Premium, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2, Pencil Sketch HD, Random Adventure Roguelike II, Redsun RTS Premium, Endurance: Dead Space Premium, Water Reflection Pro, and Turn It On!. Evoland 2 offers an epic RPG adventure that spans over 20 hours, transitioning through various gaming genres.
Microsoft is introducing AI-enhanced functionalities to its applications Notepad and Paint, which were originally launched in the 1980s. These updates are currently being tested by Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.
In Paint version 11.2410.28.0, new features include generative fill and generative erase, allowing users to manipulate images by replacing elements with AI-generated content. The generative fill feature enables edits and additions with simple text prompts while maintaining the existing art style. The generative erase tool helps remove unwanted objects from images while preserving the artwork's integrity. Additionally, a new background remover tool is being added to enhance user experience.
Notepad is introducing the "Rewrite" feature, which allows users to automatically rephrase content, adjust tone, and modify length. This feature is available in preview for users in select countries, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, and Germany, and requires a Microsoft account for access. Since 2018, Notepad has been updated with various features such as a built-in character counter, spell check, autocorrect, wrap-around find and replace, improved compatibility with Unix and Mac systems, tabbed browsing, text zoom, UTF-8 support, autosaving, and line number displays.
Microsoft has introduced new features in Paint and Notepad as part of its October AI roadmap for Windows 11. Notable additions include the Generative Fill and Generative Erase tools in Paint, currently being tested in the Canary and Dev Channels. The Generative Erase function allows users to erase parts of an image while intelligently filling in the background, similar to a feature in the Photos app. Generative Fill enables users to outline a region in an image and fill it with AI-generated art that integrates with the existing scene. Notepad is receiving an upgrade for AI-assisted text editing, allowing users to modify the tone and length of selected text. These updates are available in Paint version 11.2410.28.0 and Notepad version 11.2410.15.0.
Good Pizza, Great Pizza is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a new in-game event and a real-life exhibition in Los Angeles featuring art from the game. The game has over a million players and has achieved success without any VC funding.
Kakao Games is working on a new cross-platform mobile and PC MMORPG called "Project Q" inspired by Norse mythology. It will have crossplay from the start and will be revealed at the G-Star event in Korea.
The Very Big Indie Pitch is a speed-dating style pitching event for indie developers held at Pocket Gamer Connects and other gaming events worldwide, where participants present their games to judges in five minutes. Chorrus Games, an indie studio from Madrid, Spain, developed the game Radiant: Guardians of Light, which won third place at the recent competition in Helsinki. The game blends 80s Beat 'Em Up gameplay with RPG elements, featuring fast-paced combat, a rich narrative, and a crafting system. The team, consisting of Oscar Ruiz and Roberto Martinez, focused on creating an engaging experience inspired by classic games while incorporating modern storytelling. They initially developed Radiant for PC but are exploring console opportunities. The pitching experience helped them refine their game and connect with industry professionals. The team aims to expand the Radiant universe through new titles and adaptations in various media.
On November 3rd, at 5 AM, @rodarmor announced a limited-time puzzle game lasting eight hours with a prize called "cactusseeds," part of the "Dia De Pixales" collection, which is the first inscription on the Ordinals protocol. The term "cactusseeds" refers to a sub-sub inscription within the Ordinals hierarchy. The puzzle included coordinates "25138 / 29746" leading to Casey's location on the 2b2t Minecraft server, known for its chaotic environment. @Rhynohowl1 was the first to find Casey and claimed the "cactusseeds" as a reward. This player had little prior knowledge of Ordinals, and the opportunity arose from information shared by streamer riths and @Brunno_UTXO. @Rhynohowl1 listed the inscription on Magic Eden for 10 BTC, despite lower offers. Following the event, Casey promoted the inscription ecosystem, leading to increased value for another inscription, "MEMENTO•MORI."
Oasis is an AI-driven project that uses a vast database of gameplay footage to create a unique experience in Minecraft through a method called "next-frame prediction." It generates real-time gameplay based on user input but struggles to maintain the game's internal logic, resulting in glitches and unpredictable behavior. Players have reported bizarre occurrences, such as objects spontaneously transforming and erratic environmental changes, creating an unstable and surreal game world. This version of Minecraft has been likened to "dementia Minecraft," with elements that feel supernatural and the presence of urban legends like Herobrine. Despite its flaws, Oasis serves as a distorted reflection of Minecraft, offering a glimpse into a glitch-ridden experience that may be seen as a form of art.
