codenames Archives

AppWizard

August 1, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, Codenames, more

Google Play is offering significant price reductions on both digital offerings and tech hardware. Notable hardware discounts include a price drop on unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra units, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic available at a discount with a Amazon gift card, and a low-priced wireless Android Auto CarlinKit adapter on Amazon. Additionally, there are various app discounts available.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Microsoft Tests Streaming Xbox Games on PC

Microsoft's Xbox division is testing a new feature that allows users to stream their personally owned games through the Xbox PC app, eliminating lengthy installations. This feature is currently available to Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription and enables players to access their game libraries on Windows devices using cloud technology. The app manages processing on remote servers, conserving local storage and reducing download times. This initiative is part of Microsoft's strategy to unify its gaming ecosystem and respond to competition from services like Nvidia's GeForce Now and Amazon's Luna. The feature aims to democratize access to games without requiring a subscription for owned titles. Challenges include reliance on internet connectivity and privacy concerns regarding cloud data management. If successful, this could lead to broader integration across Xbox platforms, including smart TVs. Feedback from Insiders will influence the rollout pace.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

UAE-based Red Dune partners with Japanese studio Acquire

Red Dune Games, based in the UAE, has partnered with Japanese developer Acquire Corp to develop a series of innovative intellectual properties. Three projects are currently in development, codenamed Tremor, Umbra, and Shadowcar. Acquire has a history of notable titles and was owned by GungHo from 2011 to 2024 before being acquired by Kadokawa. Sultan Darmaki, CEO of Red Dune Games, and Takuma Endo, CEO of Acquire, both expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and its focus on global creativity and originality.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Codenames, Rush Rally 3, Wreckfest, more

- Nothing’s Ear (a) wireless earbuds are available. - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are discounted by up to 50%. - Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC is featured. - Exclusive Android app deals are available.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Bungie is finally ready for a Marathon ‘gameplay reveal’

Bungie is set to reveal its latest project, "Marathon," on April 12, transforming the classic first-person shooter into a multiplayer extraction shooter. The game features a vibrant world with robotic wildlife and will include player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay where players compete for loot that must be extracted to avoid losing it. Character codenames like "Thief" and "Stealth" suggest a strategic gameplay layer. Bungie has also launched a dedicated Twitch channel and a Steam page for updates.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Exolotl Zian, more

The Google Play Store has announced price reductions on various Android devices and accessories. The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra are among the discounted items. JBL’s Authentics Google Home Speakers are available for up to 0 off. The Nothing CMF Buds, featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Google Fast Pair technology, are attractively priced. The unlocked Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 0 discount. Additionally, several apps are being highlighted, including Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Kenshō, and Exolotl: Zian.

Winsage

December 18, 2024

When old Microsoft codenames surface in unusual places

Windows 95 was internally codenamed "Chicago" during its development, while externally it was referred to as Windows 4.0 and Windows 93. The codename persisted in the implementation process, particularly in driver labeling, because drivers for Windows 95 were tagged with "Chicago" before the official name existed. This naming convention continued to be used even after the introduction of Windows XP, as the distinction between Windows NT and Windows 9x kernels faded. Codenames can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, as illustrated by a former Microsoft staffer's experience with the codename "Turbine" for Windows Server Azure Edition, which was mistakenly linked to an Xbox version.