The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Mobile is priced at EUR 14.99 (roughly Rs. 1,400) in select global markets, with a special launch price of EUR 9.99 (roughly Rs. 900) for the first three weeks starting April 14.
The Xbox Game Bar has been updated with an improved design for easier controller navigation, featuring a new Compact Mode optimized for controllers. This mode offers a user-friendly interface that allows for seamless cycling through widgets and settings. Additionally, a new widget store enables users to browse and install widgets directly using their controllers, which is particularly beneficial for portable Windows devices. The update enhances the overall gaming experience, especially for handheld gaming devices.
Abxylute has launched a new handheld game console called the Abxylute One Pro, which features a faster chip, improved joystick, speaker, and support for video output. The new model is powered by a MediaTek Genio 510 chip with 2 ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores, along with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics. Despite some features remaining unchanged, such as 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 5,200 mAh battery, the Abxylute One Pro is a significant upgrade from its predecessor.
- ePSXe provides a straightforward setup and stable performance for PlayStation emulation on Android.
- DuckStation offers broad compatibility with PlayStation games and enhances graphics with OpenGL and Vulkan rendering.
- My Boy! is primarily a Game Boy Advance emulator but includes features useful for PlayStation fans.
- Lemuroid works as a multi-console emulator supporting PlayStation and other gaming systems.
- RetroArch supports multiple consoles, including PlayStation, but requires individual downloads for each system as plugins.
Microsoft is set to release updates for Windows 11, focusing on user experience through artificial intelligence. Two preview builds, Windows 11 Build 26100.3613 and Windows 11 Build 26100.3624, are available to Windows Insiders, with an official rollout expected in April. Key features include:
- Introduction of semantic search, allowing users to search using natural language instead of exact keywords, initially available on Snapdragon-powered devices.
- Live captions and real-time translation for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs, translating spoken content into English, while Snapdragon users can translate English into Chinese.
- Enhancements to Voice Access, allowing users to describe commands and adding support for the Chinese language.
- New "cards" in the Settings app displaying key specifications like CPU, memory, and storage.
- Modifications to Task Manager for tracking CPU utilization.
- A new Xbox gamepad keyboard interface for desktop PCs.
- An updated emoji interface with a new system tray icon for easier emoji insertion.
- Improvements to widgets for better control over lock screen display.
Silent Hill 4: The Room is a survival horror game that received a mixed reception upon its release, with some reviewers rating it 6/10. The PC version initially lacked certain features found in the PlayStation 2 version, including haunting elements within the player's apartment. GOG's Preservation Program has restored these missing features and optimized the game for modern hardware, allowing support for contemporary controllers. The game includes a companion character named Eileen, who contributes to the narrative with relatable dialogue. The current price of the game is five dollars.
GOG has expanded its Preservation Program by adding 27 classic PC games, ensuring they remain playable on modern PCs. Notable new titles include Silent Hill 4: The Room, F.E.A.R. Platinum, and three Tomb Raider installments. The complete list of newly added games includes:
- Alien Breed + Tower Assault
- Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy 1+2+3
- Cannon Fodder
- Cannon Fodder 2
- Deus Ex – Game of the Year Edition
- Fallout 2
- F.E.A.R. Platinum
- Jagged Alliance 2
- Port Royale 3 Gold
- Privateer 2: The Darkening
- Silent Hill 4: The Room
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Tomb Raider Legend
- Tomb Raider Underworld
- Ultima 1+2+3
- Ultima 4+5+6
- Ultima 8 Gold Edition
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption
- Wing Commander 1+2
Each game is marked with a special stamp on the GOG store, and GOG provides a Preservation Log detailing updates for compatibility and performance. Silent Hill has been updated for Windows 10 and 11 with modern controller support, while Tomb Raider Underworld has improved DirectX compatibility and cloud save support. The total number of titles in the Preservation Program is now 141, with plans to expand to 500 games by the end of 2025.
Microsoft has introduced a dedicated keyboard layout for the touch keyboard in Windows 11, specifically designed for gamepad users, as part of Build 26100.3613. This layout allows users to type and navigate using Xbox controllers, featuring button accelerators like the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. The keyboard keys are vertically aligned to improve navigation. Users can activate the gamepad keyboard by accessing the touch keyboard and selecting Keyboard layout > Gamepad. Additionally, Windows 11 includes accessibility features such as Live Captions, Narrator Mode, and Voice Typing to enhance usability for all users.
Microsoft has introduced a gamepad keyboard for Windows 11 that allows users to type using an Xbox controller. This new feature enhances the on-screen keyboard and includes shortcuts for Xbox controllers, such as using the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. The gamepad keyboard is part of Microsoft's initiative to improve the handheld experience for gamers and is currently available in the Release Preview version of Windows 11, with wider access expected soon. Additionally, Microsoft has updated the Game Bar for better usability on smaller screens and improved controller navigation in the Xbox app for PC.