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January 27, 2026

PostgreSQL for WMS: a DBMS selection strategy in the era of import substitution

Choosing a Database Management System (DBMS) for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a strategic decision that impacts security, budget, and adaptability. PostgreSQL is identified as a safe, cost-effective, and future-proof solution for Russian warehouse systems, especially following the withdrawal of foreign vendors like Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Starting September 1, 2025, foreign software usage in government bodies and companies with over 50% state ownership will face legal restrictions, posing regulatory risks for those using Oracle. Financial risks include high licensing fees and the potential for legal prohibitions on current technologies. Business continuity risks arise from the possibility of vendors ceasing support and updates. PostgreSQL, both in its vanilla form and commercial derivatives like Postgres Pro, is presented as a robust alternative capable of handling high loads and providing necessary features for modern WMS. It supports real-time analytics and advanced capabilities such as intelligent search and automatic classification using neural networks. Key considerations when choosing a DBMS include estimating data volumes, checking legal requirements, and calculating total cost of ownership (TCO).

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January 26, 2026

Block by block: Johns Island middle school students bring future rec center to life in Minecraft

Sixth graders at Haut Gap Middle School designed a future recreation center for Johns Island using Minecraft as part of a month-long competition. The winning design, created by Colin White, Hart Anderson, Elijah Robertson, and Russell Thiem, was presented to the City Council. The center is planned to be a 50,000-square-foot facility featuring a 25-meter swimming pool, a therapy pool, a yoga studio, indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, as well as outdoor amenities like additional pickleball courts, a basketball court, a playground, and a splash pad. The students creatively adapted game elements in their designs, such as using spider webs for basketball netting and snowballs as basketballs. City Councilman Jim McBride acknowledged the importance of the students' input, and Mayor William Cogswell humorously requested a motion to approve the budget for the new center. The construction will be funded through a million bond referendum approved by voters in 2023, with an anticipated groundbreaking in October and an estimated 18-month construction timeline.

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January 6, 2026

Escape from Tarkov changes its ending after requests to make it easier, but does the exact opposite

Escape From Tarkov 1.0 was launched late last year, introducing multiple endings and allowing players to escape the city of Tarkov after completing missions. The Terminal mission can be played solo or with a squad of up to five players, but only one to three players can extract at the end due to limited seating on the extraction boat. Streamer Velion requested that all squad members be allowed to extract simultaneously, and Battlestate's chief, Nikita Buyanov, initially indicated that this change had been made. However, streamer Pestily noted that the situation had not improved, as only one player could extract even with a full squad. This has led to confusion and frustration among players regarding the developers' communication and adjustments.

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December 27, 2025

Riftbound director hints at its digital future, says it’s “not a matter of if, but when and how” for the League of Legends TCG

Riot Games introduced a Teamfight Tactics tournament at the TFT Paris Open as part of the Riftbound event, generating genuine excitement among players. Game director Dave Guskin discussed the challenges of card availability and the company's strategy to address scarcity issues in physical trading card games (TCGs). He acknowledged that the demand for Riftbound was underestimated and emphasized the importance of supporting in-person social play. Although there is currently no digital version of Riftbound, Guskin indicated that the possibility of a digital adaptation is being considered for the future. Players are currently using alternatives like a mod for Tabletop Simulator to engage with the game digitally.

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December 23, 2025

Like a good ol’ southern potluck, South of Midnight had me going back to play for seconds, and then thirds, thanks to all its little details

The PC Gamer team is celebrating their favorite games of the year alongside their Game of the Year Awards for 2025, revealing a new personal pick each day throughout the month. One highlighted game is Complusion's gothic action-adventure title, South of Midnight, which the author played three times in eight months. The game features a narrative that resonates with the author's childhood experiences in Mississippi and portrays themes of community support during crises, exemplified by a scene involving the Cajun Navy. The game also incorporates cultural elements, such as regional dialects and local humor, enhancing its authenticity. The author expresses a strong emotional connection to the game and considers a fourth playthrough to further explore its themes.

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December 23, 2025

The best Minecraft Christmas ideas in 2025

This Christmas season, players can enhance their Minecraft experience with various festive ideas. Notable snowy seeds include 5613582850711657248 and 757067671151835873, which feature snow-capped peaks and charming villages, respectively. Players can gather snowballs for playful snowball fights and construct Christmas trees using giant spruce trees adorned with colorful wool and glowstones. Custom maps such as Winter Wonderland, Winter Puzzleland 2, and Parkour Wonderland offer different challenges and experiences for players. Texture packs like the Default-Style Christmas Pack and the Christmas Spirit Pack, along with the Minecraft Christmas Music Sound Pack, can add festive elements to the game. For server setup, options include local servers or using hosting services like Shockbyte for a hassle-free experience.

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December 22, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (December 22, 2025)

Steam releases a dozen new games daily, making it easy for hidden gems to go unnoticed. A selection of engaging PC games includes: - Mon Bazou: Releases on December 19, developed by Santa Goat. Players upgrade a vehicle in a quirky world, with over 10,000 reviews rated "overwhelmingly positive." - Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy: Releases on December 17, developed by AtomTeam. This fantasy RPG, inspired by classic CRPGs, features real-time with pause and turn-based combat. - Bottle Can Float: Releases on December 17, developed by Kayla.Z. A serene game where players watch a vessel navigate through landscapes, ideal for relaxation. - BioMenace Remastered: Releases on December 19, developed by Rigel Gameworks. A remastered classic platformer with new features like an easy mode and a level editor, along with a new episode of over 15 levels. - Execute: Releases on December 16, developed by Payne Robinson. A darkly humorous idle game where players eliminate everyone in the world using various methods.

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December 13, 2025

From repairing a broken android to magic crime investigation and dark fairy tale yuri: 5 Japanese indie visual novel games

Save My Scrap revolves around repairing an outdated personal android named Harima, revealing her and Miomaru's story through conversations and repairs. The game includes new dialogue and endings, a gallery mode, controller support, and is set to release in 2026 for various platforms.

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November 23, 2025

Fatshark celebrates 10 years of rat-bashing by adding one of Vermintide’s ‘most popular’ maps into Vermintide 2, but ‘things are not as before’

October marked the tenth anniversary of Warhammer—End Times: Vermintide. To celebrate, Fatshark reintroduced the beloved map River Reik in Vermintide 2 as "Return to the Reik," featuring a reimagined layout with expanded side paths, redesigned terrain, additional encounters, and a new sailing section with cannons. The revamped experience is available for free to all Vermintide 2 players, and Fatshark plans to continue supporting the game with more maps in the future.

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November 20, 2025

Horror adventure game The Dream Of A Cockspur announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM and developer roccay are set to release the horror adventure game The Dream Of A Cockspur on PC via Steam in 2026. The game follows six investigators who travel to an isolated island to study a celestial object. After two weeks without incident, their fishing boat is damaged, leaving them stranded. They begin to cultivate the land, planting special seeds. Key features include a surrealistic art style, point-and-click puzzles, a reading protagonist, a therapy dog, intuitive controls, mouse-driven gameplay, and map navigation via arrow keys. An announcement trailer is available.