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AppWizard

July 28, 2025

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game review

Players immerse themselves in a life simulation game called Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, set in the town of Bywater, where they experience the daily lives of hobbits through activities like cooking, fishing, and farming. The game is developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, priced at .99 in the U.S. and £29.99 in the UK. Players take on the role of a newcomer helping local hobbits, engaging in detailed environments to forage for ingredients and prepare meals. The cooking system allows players to create various dishes, enhancing the gameplay experience, while foraging and fishing offer limited engagement. Farming is restricted to small planter boxes, and quests often involve repetitive tasks. The game features complex hobbit characters, adding depth to the narrative, but overall, it may lack gameplay variety and depth.

AppWizard

June 29, 2025

For the first time in three years, Sable is free to keep on the Epic Store

Sable is an exploration game developed by Shedworks that emphasizes personal discovery over traditional objectives. It features a serene open-world design, allowing players to navigate at their own pace. The game is available for free on the Epic Store until July 3. Sable is noted for its unique art style, inspired by Jean "Moebius" Giraud, and is the first game to translate this aesthetic into a 3D environment. The protagonist, Sable, embarks on a journey focused on identity, exploring ancient ruins, interacting with characters, and enjoying the game's music. Sable was previously offered for free on Epic Games in 2022.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The Most Relaxing Open-World Game Ever Is Free On PC For A Limited Time

Sable is available for free on PC from June 26 to July 3 on the Epic Games Store. The game, released in 2021, features a striking visual aesthetic and a soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast. It emphasizes exploration and personal growth without combat, allowing players to engage with various guilds and pursue activities at their own pace. Sable is also available on PlayStation and Xbox.

Tech Optimizer

November 21, 2024

DuckDB inside Postgres!!??

The integration of DuckDB within PostgreSQL has garnered attention due to PostgreSQL's limitations in handling online analytical processing (OLAP) tasks on larger datasets. DuckDB is noted for its speed and is seen as a solution to enhance PostgreSQL's analytical capabilities. To evaluate this integration, a setup involving PostgreSQL with the DuckDB extension and a dataset of 50 million records is required. The process includes creating a Docker container for PostgreSQL, importing the dataset, and running performance queries. Initial tests may not always show a significant performance improvement with DuckDB compared to PostgreSQL, leading to questions about the integration's effectiveness. However, the integration offers innovative data processing methods, such as reading datasets like Iceberg and writing back to cloud storage. The data engineering community is encouraged to critically assess the performance claims and mechanics of this integration.

BetaBeacon

November 18, 2024

Google Play unveils its top apps and games of 2024

Google Play dropped its 2024 picks, celebrating the best in apps, games, books, and multi-device options. Partiful won Best App for reinventing event planning, AFK Journey claimed Best Game, and Max nailed Best Multi-Device App.

AppWizard

October 5, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Turn-based fests, Warhammer day specials, new choices, and more

Humble Store's October Choice bundle includes Remnant II, Persona 5 Strikers, Jack Move, Dome Keeper, Jusant, Station to Station, Remnant Records, and McPixel 3 for .99, available until November 5. The Epic Games Store is offering Bear and Breakfast for free until October 10, after which Empyrion – Galactic Survival and Outliver: Tribulation will be available as freebies. Humble has also launched two new bundles: the Twin Stick ‘Em Up bundle and the Warhammer Day bundle, both available for approximately three weeks. Steam is hosting a festival with discounts on turn-based RPGs, strategy games, Ubisoft classics, and JRPGs. The GOG Store's Autumn Sale features nearly 6,000 DRM-free games on sale and a giveaway for Whispering Willows.

BetaBeacon

October 3, 2024

Epic Games will start selling and giving away iOS and Android games by the end of 2024

Epic Games Store has launched on iOS and Android platforms, featuring popular mobile titles like Fortnite and Fall Guys. Epic Games plans to introduce up to 50 third-party games compatible with mobile devices, with the first anticipated release being Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition. The full implementation of this plan is expected by the end of Q4 2024. The store will now distribute games on both PC and mobile devices, expanding its offerings.

AppWizard

September 28, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Tokyo Game Show specials, Jurassic bundles, and more

The Humble Store has launched the Enter The Mysterium Bundle, featuring titles from Cyan Inc, including Myst and Riven, available in five tiers. The starting price allows access to Myst, while a higher investment unlocks additional titles, including Myst: Masterpiece Edition and Riven. The complete bundle, which includes the 2021 version of Myst and Firmament, is also available. The Jurassic World Evolution Completionist Bundle includes both Jurassic World Evolution games and 19 DLCs, offered in four tiers with a total cost reaching up to a specified amount. The Epic Games Store is giving away The Spirit and the Mouse until October 6, a narrative-driven adventure set in a French village. A free event for Squad, a tactical first-person shooter, is available this weekend, allowing players to engage in large-scale battles. The Tokyo Game Show has prompted significant sales from various Japanese studios, with notable publishers participating. The GOG store has launched its Autumn Sale, featuring nearly 6,000 DRM-free specials across various genres and indie games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

September 5, 2024

Sorry, The Minecraft Movie Isn’t Meant To Be For You

The trailer for the Minecraft movie was released, leading to skepticism and disappointment among adults questioning its target audience. However, it is designed for children, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic reaction of a nine-year-old boy who was excited by the visuals and characters in the trailer. He expressed a strong desire to see the movie immediately after realizing it was a full-length film. While adults may critique the film's artistic direction and tone, these concerns reflect adult expectations rather than the needs of its young audience. The film aims to entertain children, aligning with Minecraft's status as a significant part of children's media.

AppWizard

August 19, 2024

Google will remove high-privileged Android app from Pixel phones.

AWS re:Invent will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from December 2 to 6, 2024. A virtual event titled "Unpacking the 2024 Ransomware Landscape: Insights and Strategies from ThreatLabz" is scheduled for August 22, 2024. The SecureWorld Manufacturing & Retail Virtual Conference will occur on August 28, 2024, offering 6 CPE credits and featuring over 12 educational presentations. SANS Network Security Las Vegas 2024 is set for September 4 to 9, 2024, providing 41 interactive courses and opportunities for networking. The Jailbreak Brewing Company Security Summit will be held in Laurel, Maryland, USA, on September 6, 2024, with a limit of 150 attendees. DMV Rising 2024 will take place in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2024, focusing on cybersecurity challenges and solutions in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions.