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The Surface you know and love (or hate) is dead — Microsoft's Windows hardware enters a new era
Winsage
February 20, 2025

The Surface you know and love (or hate) is dead — Microsoft’s Windows hardware enters a new era

The Surface division at Microsoft has experienced significant internal changes over the past 18 months, including the departure of Panos Panay and new leadership. This has led to a strategic refocusing of the Surface portfolio, moving away from experimental hardware designs to more conventional offerings aimed at a broader audience. The company has discontinued extravagant devices like the Surface Studio and Surface Duo, favoring products that resonate with business customers and general consumers. Last year, Microsoft introduced AI-powered Windows computers known as Copilot+ PCs, which emphasize continuity and refinement of established designs rather than radical innovations. The Copilot+ PC initiative has allowed Windows on Arm to demonstrate its viability, with Snapdragon chips competing effectively in the Windows ecosystem. Surface continues to play a crucial role in shaping the Windows ecosystem, but with a more cautious approach that prioritizes ecosystem health over creating new markets. Future form factor experimentation will likely be delegated to OEM partners, while Microsoft focuses on transitioning users to Windows 11 and promoting Copilot+ PCs. Stakeholders can expect a steady stream of sensible Surface devices and incremental updates in the near future.
New PC Game Sale Includes Hundreds Of AAA Hits For Low Prices
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

New PC Game Sale Includes Hundreds Of AAA Hits For Low Prices

Fanatical has launched the Gaming Legends Sale, offering discounts of up to 90% on a wide range of PC games, including AAA titles and indie games. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code. Featured discounts include: - Control Ultimate Edition for .19 (originally .99) - Lies of P for .99 (down from .99) - System Shock Remake for .99 (previously .99) - Frostpunk for .44 (was .99) - Frostpunk 2 for .99 (originally .99) Major publishers like Capcom, Sega, and Bethesda are also participating, with discounts on titles such as: - Skyrim Anniversary Edition for .49 (down from .99) - Dragon's Dogma 2 for .39 (originally .99) - Metaphor: Refantazio for .99 (was .99) Preorders are available for upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Lika A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, along with additional preorder discounts on games such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Bundle deals also qualify for the bonus promotion on orders exceeding a certain amount.
Delta Force's Black Hawk Down campaign is a bizarrely slow, serious complement to the popcorn multiplayer mode
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Delta Force’s Black Hawk Down campaign is a bizarrely slow, serious complement to the popcorn multiplayer mode

Delta Force's new Black Hawk Down campaign is a remake that emphasizes the intensity of real combat, contrasting with cinematic portrayals. The gameplay features tightly scripted levels that reflect the events of the original film and real-life incidents, focusing on methodical tactics in confined environments rather than expansive freedom. Players engage in slow, deliberate actions, requiring careful communication and coordination with squadmates. Key gameplay elements include crucial ammo management, teamwork for injuries, and strategic positioning against enemies. The game presents a stark portrayal of warfare but has predictable enemy behavior and lacks sophisticated AI, which may detract from immersion. The campaign consists of seven missions, taking approximately 4-5 hours to complete, and offers a brief yet intense experience, with multiplayer potential if monetization challenges are addressed.
'A Minecraft Movie' Levels Up at NBA All-Star Game with New Trailer
AppWizard
February 18, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Levels Up at NBA All-Star Game with New Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for A Minecraft Movie during the NBA All-Star Game, featuring Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison and Jack Black as Steve. The film's central theme is that "creativity is key to survival." It is directed by Jared Hess and includes a cast of Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge. The story follows four misfits who are transported into the Minecraft Overworld and must navigate challenges while learning to survive. The film is set to be released in theaters on April 4, 2025, with international screenings starting on April 2, 2025. The production team includes notable industry veterans, and the film is a collaboration between Vertigo Entertainment, On The Roam, and Mojäng Aktiebolag.
Avowed еще не вышла, а ее уже слили на торренты
TrendTechie
February 15, 2025

Avowed еще не вышла, а ее уже слили на торренты

Avowed, a fantasy RPG from Obsidian, has been accessed by gamers through unofficial channels ahead of its official release on Steam. Premium Edition purchasers received access five days early. The developers chose not to use Denuvo protection, facilitating piracy. The pirated version resembles the Premium Edition and includes extra skins, a digital art book, and a soundtrack. The official launch is scheduled for February 18, and initial feedback indicates it has been well-received, though it is not considered a "Skyrim killer."
Avowed слили на торренты за 5 дней до релиза — все из-за раннего доступа
TrendTechie
February 14, 2025

Avowed слили на торренты за 5 дней до релиза — все из-за раннего доступа

Avowed has launched its early access on Steam for Premium Edition holders, five days before its official release. The early access version was leaked on torrent sites due to a lack of anti-piracy measures, with the leaked version including the full game, two cosmetic packs, a digital art book, and the soundtrack. The standard edition is set to release on February 18, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series, and is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe.
Touhou Spell Carnival Game Gets PC Version in 2025
AppWizard
February 11, 2025

Touhou Spell Carnival Game Gets PC Version in 2025

Idea Factory International announced that Touhou Spell Carnival will be released for PC via Steam in 2025. The game launched in North America on November 19 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, with a digital release in Europe on the same day and a physical edition available on December 3. The game offers a Digital Deluxe edition and a Limited Edition with various collectibles. The storyline is set in Gensokyo, where Reimu Hakurei investigates mysterious pillars and the Spell Carnival orchestrated by Yukari Yakumo. The game features Japanese audio and text options in English, French, and Spanish. It was initially launched in Japan on June 6, after a delay from April 18.
Meta скачала более 80 ТВ пиратских книг с торрентов для обучения моделей искусственного интеллекта | borg.expert – медиа-портал о долгах и банкротстве
TrendTechie
February 10, 2025

Meta скачала более 80 ТВ пиратских книг с торрентов для обучения моделей искусственного интеллекта | borg.expert – медиа-портал о долгах и банкротстве

Meta has acknowledged using torrents to download a dataset known as LibGen, which contains tens of millions of pirated books, for training its AI models. Recent reports indicate that Meta downloaded at least 81.7 terabytes of data from various shadow libraries, including a minimum of 35.7 terabytes from Z-Library and 80.6 terabytes from LibGen. The scale of Meta's illegal torrent activity has been described as staggering, with the writers highlighting that much smaller acts of data piracy led to a criminal investigation. A judge rejected Meta's attempt to prevent the disclosure of its use of pirated books, stating that the company's actions were aimed at avoiding negative publicity. Additionally, Meta had previously trained its language model, Llama, on fragments from a dataset called Books3, which includes around 196,000 books sourced from the internet, without publicly acknowledging the use of LibGen data until now.
Grab the biggest Warhammer PC game ever at less than half price
AppWizard
February 8, 2025

Grab the biggest Warhammer PC game ever at less than half price

A resurgence of interest in the Warhammer universe is occurring within the PC gaming community, driven by anticipation for upcoming titles like Space Marine 2. Total War: Warhammer 3 is highlighted as the best Warhammer game, currently available at a 60% discount on Humble for .99/£19.99, down from /£50. The game features a vast scale, stunning visuals, and strategic gameplay, allowing players to engage in battles with various factions. Players can access the Immortal Empires mega-campaign without owning previous titles, although earlier games or DLC are required for additional races. The factions available at launch include Daemons of Chaos, Grand Cathay, Khorne, Kislev, Nurgle, Slaanesh, Tzeentch, and Warriors of Chaos (Be’lakor). Total War: Warhammer and Total War: Warhammer 2 are also on sale for .99/£9.99, discounted by 75%. The sale ends on February 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm GMT.
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