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AppWizard
May 31, 2025
Steam has launched its Zombies vs. Vampires Fest, featuring popular titles from both genres, including DayZ and Vampire Survivors. Other sales on Steam include the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and the Cozy & Family-Friendly Games Celebration, along with discounts on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo 4, and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. A limited-time sale on Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is also available. The Epic Games Store is concluding its MEGA Sale, while Humble Bundle is starting a new bundle for Pride Month. Gamebillet is offering the lowest price on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Ubisoft has reduced prices on Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Fanatical is offering customizable bundles, and various other platforms like Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming are providing deals and discounts. Humble Bundle offers a subscription service for .99 monthly with a lineup of games.
BetaBeacon
May 28, 2025
Chinese manufacturers are developing Windows emulators for Android gaming, with RedMagic set to launch a gaming-focused Android smartphone with a pre-installed Windows emulator for playing PC games. Xiaomi is also developing a Windows-to-Android emulator called WinPlay Engine, which supports Steam and minimizes GPU performance loss. These emulators could potentially compete with WinLator and support controllers, mice, and keyboards for gameplay.
AppWizard
May 28, 2025
Signal has introduced a "Screen Security" feature in its desktop application to prevent external programs, including Windows 11, from capturing screenshots of its interface. This feature is enabled by default and is a response to Microsoft's Recall feature, which captures app window screenshots for AI processing. Signal is concerned about the privacy risks posed by Recall's design, despite Microsoft's assurances of improved privacy controls. The developers have used Windows' Digital Rights Management technology to protect against unauthorized screenshots due to the lack of official APIs from Windows 11. Signal's leadership has criticized the need for such workarounds and has called on Microsoft to provide better tools for developers to safeguard user privacy.
AppWizard
May 24, 2025
The annual Skulls event hosted by Games Workshop features previews of upcoming releases and discounts on Warhammer PC games. Notable discounts include 42% off Space Marine 2, 77% off Chaos Gate Daemonhunters, 60% off Rogue Trader – Voidfarer edition, 60% off Darktide, 69% off Total War Warhammer 3, and 84% off Vermintide 2. Additionally, three Warhammer games are available for free: Warhammer 40k Boltgun – Words of Vengeance on Steam, Warhammer 40k Gladius Relics of War on Steam, and Warhammer 40k: Rites of War on GOG.
AppWizard
May 24, 2025
The Epic Games Store is offering three free games this week: Konami's "Deliver At All Costs," a day-one release featuring a destructible world; the martial arts brawler "Sifu"; and the indie side-scroller "Gigapocalypse." Steam is also providing the 4X turn-based strategy game "Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War" for free as part of the Warhammer Skulls event. The Humble Store has launched the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, which includes "Parkasaurus," "Terror of Hemasaurus," and "'I Wani Hug that Gator" for , with a complete bundle option available for that adds "Amber Isle," "Prehistoric Kingdom," "Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered," and "Fossilfuel 2." The Warhammer Skulls event features discounts on nearly all Warhammer titles, alongside anniversary sales for "The Witcher" and various publisher promotions. The GOG store is hosting a giveaway for "Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War" and has several DRM-free game deals, including: - "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" - .99 - "Cyberpunk 2077" - .99 - "No Man's Sky" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun" - .99 - "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine" - .99 - "Kerbal Space Program" - .99 - "Sable" - .74 - "Necromunda: Hired Gun" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition" - .99 - "Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition" - .99 - "Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition" - .49 - "Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales" - .99 - "The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate" - .49 - "The Witcher: Enhanced Edition" - .49 - "Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior" - [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Weekend PC Game Deals aggregates the most enticing gaming offers from across the internet each week, providing a convenient hub for enthusiasts to explore. As you unwind and perhaps contemplate your next purchase, it's wise to keep a close eye on your budget. Epic Games Store Freebies This week, the Epic Games Store has unveiled an impressive trio of complimentary titles as part of its mystery promotion. Among these is Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, a day-one freebie that invites players into a fully destructible world, where they step into the shoes of a beleaguered courier navigating the challenges of the late 1950s. Additionally, the martial arts brawler Sifu makes its debut as a free offering, featuring a challenging yet rewarding campaign alongside arena levels. Rounding out the selection is the indie side-scroller Gigapocalypse, perfect for those seeking more action-packed gameplay. Meanwhile, Steam is also joining the fray with its own enticing offer. The 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is currently available for free as part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, allowing players to choose from one of four factions and strategize their path to victory. Humble Store's Dinosaur-Themed Bundle The Humble Store has introduced a delightful new bundle this week, aptly named the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle. This collection features the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' at a starting price of . For those looking to indulge further, the complete bundle is available for , which includes Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2. Big Deals The ongoing Warhammer Skulls event has cast a wide net, placing nearly every title from this beloved universe on sale. Coupled with the anniversary sales for The Witcher and various publisher promotions, this weekend presents a treasure trove for discount seekers. Here’s a curated list of significant deals to consider: DRM-free Specials In addition to its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is hosting a giveaway for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are some highlights from the DRM-free offerings: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - .99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - .99 on GOG No Man's Sky - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - .99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - .97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - .99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - .99 on GOG Sable - .74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - .99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - .99 on GOG NORCO - .99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - .49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - .99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - .99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - .99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - .49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - .24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - .49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - .49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - .49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Weekend PC Game Deals is where the hottest gaming deals from all over the internet are gathered into one place every week for your consumption. So kick back, relax, and hold on to your wallets. The Epic Games Store delivered three freebies this week as a part of its mystery promotion. This turned out to be a pretty massive offer. Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, turned out to be a day-one freebie on the Epic Games Store. The title is a top-down action game with a fully destructible world where you take the role of a down-on-his-luck courier during the late 1950s. Next, the martial arts brawler Sifu also landed as a freebie, offering its tough but satisfying campaign plus arena levels to keep. Lastly, the indie side scroller Gigapocalypse is here for those wanting even more action. Outside of the Epic Games Store's freebies, over on Steam, the 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is also free to claim right now. Landing as a part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, the strategy game has you taking the role of one of the four available factions to build them towards victory. The Humble Store delivered a single new bundle this week, which turned out to be fully dinosaur-themed. Aptly titled the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, it carries the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' in the starting tier for $9. If you want to grab the complete bundle, you can pay $18 to get copies of Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2 as well. Big Deals The massive Warhammer Skulls event has put almost every game from the popular universe on sale. Alongside that, The Witcher anniversary sales, several publisher promotions, and more are currently making this a big weekend for discount hunters. Here's our hand-picked big deals list for the weekend: DRM-free Specials Aside from its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is also hosting a giveaway, this time for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are more highlights to check out from the DRM-free front: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - $24.99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - $23.99 on GOG No Man's Sky - $23.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - $10.99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - $10.97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - $9.99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - $9.99 on GOG Sable - $8.74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - $7.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - $6.99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - $5.99 on GOG NORCO - $5.99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - $4.49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - $3.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - $3.99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - $2.99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - $2.99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - $2.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - $2.49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - $2.24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - $1.49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - $0.89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - $0 on GOG Keep in mind that availability and pricing for some deals could vary depending on the region. That's it for our pick of this weekend's PC game deals, and hopefully, some of you have enough self-restraint not to keep adding to your ever-growing backlogs. As always, there are an enormous number of other deals ready and waiting all over the interwebs, as well as on services you may already subscribe to if you comb through them, so keep your eyes open for those, and have a great weekend." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Weekend PC Game Deals is where the hottest gaming deals from all over the internet are gathered into one place every week for your consumption. So kick back, relax, and hold on to your wallets. The Epic Games Store delivered three freebies this week as a part of its mystery promotion. This turned out to be a pretty massive offer. Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, turned out to be a day-one freebie on the Epic Games Store. The title is a top-down action game with a fully destructible world where you take the role of a down-on-his-luck courier during the late 1950s. Next, the martial arts brawler Sifu also landed as a freebie, offering its tough but satisfying campaign plus arena levels to keep. Lastly, the indie side scroller Gigapocalypse is here for those wanting even more action. Outside of the Epic Games Store's freebies, over on Steam, the 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is also free to claim right now. Landing as a part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, the strategy game has you taking the role of one of the four available factions to build them towards victory. The Humble Store delivered a single new bundle this week, which turned out to be fully dinosaur-themed. Aptly titled the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, it carries the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' in the starting tier for $9. If you want to grab the complete bundle, you can pay $18 to get copies of Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2 as well. Big Deals The massive Warhammer Skulls event has put almost every game from the popular universe on sale. Alongside that, The Witcher anniversary sales, several publisher promotions, and more are currently making this a big weekend for discount hunters. Here's our hand-picked big deals list for the weekend: DRM-free Specials Aside from its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is also hosting a giveaway, this time for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are more highlights to check out from the DRM-free front: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - $24.99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - $23.99 on GOG No Man's Sky - $23.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - $10.99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - $10.97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - $9.99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - $9.99 on GOG Sable - $8.74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - $7.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - $6.99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - $5.99 on GOG NORCO - $5.99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - $4.49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - $3.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - $3.99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - $2.99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - $2.99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - $2.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - $2.49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - $2.24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - $1.49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - $0.89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - $0 on GOG Keep in mind that availability and pricing for some deals could vary depending on the region. That's it for our pick of this weekend's PC game deals, and hopefully, some of you have enough self-restraint not to keep adding to your ever-growing backlogs. As always, there are an enormous number of other deals ready and waiting all over the interwebs, as well as on services you may already subscribe to if you comb through them, so keep your eyes open for those, and have a great weekend." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ] on GOG It is important to note that availability and pricing may vary based on your region. As you navigate through this weekend's offerings, exercise caution and perhaps a bit of restraint to avoid further expanding your gaming backlog. With a plethora of deals waiting to be uncovered across various platforms, dedicated gamers should keep their eyes peeled for additional opportunities. Enjoy the weekend and happy gaming!" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].89 - "Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War" - Free Availability and pricing may vary by region.
AppWizard
May 23, 2025
A wave of excitement in the gaming community has followed the Warhammer Skulls event, leading to significant discounts on Warhammer PC games across various online platforms. Discounts include Vermintide 2 Collector's Edition for .19 (down from ) and Space Marine 2 for .15 (down from ). Free offerings include a Warhammer Goodie Bag with wallpapers and discount codes, as well as the classic game Rites of War available for free on GOG. Deals are available on platforms like Fanatical, GOG, Humble Bundle, and Green Man Gaming, with varying prices and availability. Notable deals include the Warhammer 40K Bundle for (originally 0) and the Shooter Dual Pack for .70 (originally ) on GOG. Fanatical offers Total War: Warhammer III for .59 (down from ), while Green Man Gaming lists Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Voidfarer Edition for (down from 0). Humble Bundle features Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Imperial Edition at .80 (down from ). Console gamers can access a selection of eight Warhammer Xbox games available for Game Pass subscribers at no additional cost until May 25.
Winsage
May 23, 2025
Signal has introduced a "screen security" feature for its Windows 11 application to counter Microsoft's Windows Recall, an AI feature that captures screenshots of user activities. This new feature ensures that any attempts by Recall to take screenshots will result in a black screen. Signal's blog post notes that while the feature enhances privacy, it may cause compatibility issues with some accessibility tools, and users can disable it if necessary. The feature only protects the local machine and does not prevent other conversation participants from taking screenshots. Signal criticized Recall for lacking built-in privacy controls for app developers and emphasized the need for operating system developers to prioritize user privacy. The screen security feature is being rolled out and is enabled by default for Windows 11 users.
Winsage
May 22, 2025
Signal has updated its Windows app to enhance user privacy by preventing Microsoft’s Recall feature from capturing screenshots of secure conversations. The new version activates screen security by default, using a digital rights management (DRM) approach similar to that of streaming services. Users can disable this feature in the app’s settings, but concerns have been raised about its impact on accessibility features like screen readers. Developer Joshua Lund has highlighted the need for app developers to access tools that protect sensitive information from OS-level AI systems. Microsoft’s Recall feature, designed to enhance productivity, currently lacks an API to exclude sensitive content from its archives, posing privacy risks. While Microsoft has measures to filter activities from private browser windows, users must have technical knowledge to adjust settings for specific applications. Signal continues to adapt to digital privacy challenges while advocating for better support from operating system developers.
Winsage
May 22, 2025
Encrypted messaging platform Signal is enhancing its Windows application with a feature called Screen Security, which prevents screenshots of messages while the app is in use. The application is flagged as protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), ensuring that DRM content cannot be recorded in screenshots on Windows devices. Screen Security is activated by default but can be disabled by users if needed. Signal hopes that AI developers will consider the implications of their innovations more thoughtfully. The Recall feature in Windows 11, which allows users to record everything displayed on their screens, has faced privacy and security concerns, and skepticism remains about its readiness for widespread adoption.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Microsoft's Recall feature indexes a wide range of personal data, including Zoom meetings, emails, photos, medical conditions, and conversations on Signal, affecting both users and their contacts without consent. Researcher Kevin Beaumont found that the feature captures sensitive information like payment card details and can decrypt its database using a fingerprint scan or PIN. Developers, such as those at Signal, lack tools to prevent their content from being indexed by Recall, leading Signal to utilize a Digital Rights Management API to protect privacy. This workaround may help, but it depends on all chat participants using the Windows Desktop version with default settings. Microsoft has not addressed concerns regarding developer control over Recall.
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