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AppWizard
August 13, 2025
Publisher TBS Games and developer WILL Co. Ltd. will release LAPPY GAMES, a party action game inspired by the TV series LOVE it!, on August 20 for Nintendo Switch and August 27 for PC via Steam, priced at 800 yen. The game supports multiple languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. It features up to four players in an online multiplayer setting, where the goal is to collect hearts alongside the character Lappy. Players can exchange collected hearts for items in a gacha system and expand their in-game encyclopedia. The game is designed to be accessible for players of all ages.
Winsage
August 13, 2025
Microsoft has introduced a feature in the Canary build of Edge that prompts users to pin the browser to their Windows taskbar when extensive usage of Google Chrome is detected. This feature is currently experimental and aims to increase Edge's visibility among Chrome users. It includes internal flags that activate notifications for users whose Chrome usage exceeds 90%. The specifics of how Microsoft tracks this data are unclear, raising concerns about user privacy.
AppWizard
August 12, 2025
Last week, remastered versions of Heretic and Hexen were released, developed by Raven Software. Heretic, released in 1994, featured unique weaponry like the ethereal crossbow and allowed for strategic item use, but its gameplay was similar to Doom and its aesthetic less appealing than Hexen's darker tones. Hexen, released in 1995, attempted to blend RPG elements into the first-person shooter genre but often frustrated players with its complexity and hub-based level structure. Nightdive Studios made gameplay adjustments in both remasters, including tweaks to level design and weapon mechanics, such as reducing the ethereal crossbow's ammo capacity. Players can toggle these changes on or off. Heretic's level design has been appreciated for its sophistication, surpassing Doom 2, while Hexen's remaster includes a more user-friendly map and the ability to change character classes mid-game, enhancing accessibility.
AppWizard
August 11, 2025
Android Auto users may soon have access to an expanded app drawer that could display up to seven app columns, improving the ease of locating applications while driving. This enhancement has been discovered in the Android Auto app (version 15.0.653204-release) and may depend on the size of the vehicle's display. In practical tests, a layout that previously supported five columns was able to increase to seven by activating hidden settings. The timeline for an official rollout of this feature is uncertain, and while it shows promise, there is no guarantee that these features will be included in a public release.
AppWizard
August 10, 2025
The Video Game History Foundation has digitized the magazine Computer Entertainer, originally published from 1982 to 1990, and made it accessible to the public under a Creative Commons 4.0 attribution license. Computer Entertainer is notable for surviving the 1983-84 video game industry crash, providing reviews and insights during that period. It features American reviews of iconic games such as The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Super Mario Bros. The entire collection can be accessed at gamehistory.org/computerentertainer.
AppWizard
August 10, 2025
A user reflected on their experience with Google Keep, noting challenges in managing a growing collection of notes despite attempts at color-coding and pinning. They committed to better organization through labels and deleting outdated notes. In a poll, users shared their strategies for maintaining order: 16% delete and archive old notes, 19% color-code notes, 13% pin important notes, 14% use labels, 22% use another app for complex notes, and 16% use all of the above. Organizing notes into categories with labels has been beneficial, allowing users to filter and reduce clutter. Users expressed a desire for enhanced organizational features, like folders. A user recognized a tendency to hoard unnecessary information and conducted a cleanup, deleting irrelevant notes. Some users moved complex notes, such as medication tracking and pet vet visits, to Notion for better organization, as it offers more advanced features than Google Keep. Despite these changes, Google Keep remains popular for quick notes and spontaneous ideas.
AppWizard
August 10, 2025
Knight Fever Games, in collaboration with Ludogram, has released a free demo for Tabletop Game Shop Simulator, allowing players to experience managing a local game shop. Players can design shop layouts, set prices, hire staff, collect and paint miniatures, and host tournaments. The demo provides several hours of gameplay, where players manage inventory, finances, and community engagement. Players can collect rare miniatures, host game nights, and grow their business by attracting customers and expanding product offerings. The demo is available on Steam.
Winsage
August 10, 2025
The author experimented with Bazzite, a SteamOS clone, on their Asus ROG Ally and is considering installing it on their primary desktop gaming PC due to dissatisfaction with Windows 11. Bazzite offers a console-like user interface and features tailored for gaming, particularly benefiting AMD hardware, while Nvidia users face limitations with beta support. Testing Discord on Bazzite yielded mixed results, with issues in streaming that are crucial for the author's gaming experience. The author appreciates the potential of Bazzite's Quick Resume feature and the appeal of a user interface similar to popular consoles. They express hope for improved Nvidia support and functionality to facilitate a transition away from Windows 11.
Winsage
August 9, 2025
Microsoft's Recall tool is currently available only on Copilot+ PCs, and users can easily disable it. There are concerns that Recall may become an integral part of Windows, limiting user control. Signal has developed a workaround to prevent Recall from capturing data by enabling screen security, which uses Microsoft's DRM to keep its windows blank during screenshots. Brave has implemented a similar strategy by labeling every browser window as a private browsing session, preventing Recall access while allowing screenshots. AdGuard has updated its functionality to specifically target Recall, providing an additional layer of protection for users concerned about data privacy.
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