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BetaBeacon

May 24, 2025

Red Magic 10S Pro Series Brings Full PC Game Emulation to Android: Check Out Specifications, Display, Performance and More

Red Magic is launching the 10S Pro series with impressive specifications including a tall display with a 95.3% screen-to-body ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite Leading Version SoC, up to 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, a 7,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging, a thermal management system, and a built-in PC emulator.

Winsage

May 24, 2025

Note, Paint and Snip With AI: Microsoft Adds New Features, but Not for Everyone

Notepad will soon include generative AI capabilities powered by Copilot, allowing users to assist in text creation by right-clicking and inputting instructions. This feature will be available only to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscribers. Paint will enable users to create custom stickers through prompts, but this feature will only be available on devices with Copilot Plus. The Snipping Tool will introduce a "perfect screenshot" capability accessible to all users, eliminating the need for manual cropping or resizing.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Android 16 is just right

Android 16 has been unveiled at Google I/O, introducing significant enhancements to the Google Play Store and various Google applications. The update features a visual refresh with Material 3 Expressive while maintaining a seamless user experience for those transitioning from Android 15. The developer community has expressed satisfaction with the update, indicating improved communication and collaboration from Google. The anticipated QPR1 update will bring additional cosmetic improvements. The Android 16 QPR1 beta is available for select devices, including the Pixel 9a, with Samsung rumored to prepare for an early rollout.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Minecraft Is Getting A D&D-Style Tabletop RPG – Preorder The Adventure Book

Minecraft is expanding into tabletop gaming with the release of "Minecraft: Roll for Adventure - The Temple of the Charged Creeper" on July 8. The gamebook, priced with a 20% preorder discount, features a 224-page adventure where players track down Illagers in the Overworld. It includes rules, a bestiary, a removable character sheet, and four dice. The author, Matt Forbeck, has experience with titles like Dungeons & Dragons and Halo. The game is recommended for ages 10 and up. Additionally, a Junior edition of "Minecraft: Builders and Biomes" will be released on August 1 for players aged 5 and up. Other Minecraft-themed games include "Portal Dash," the Mattel Minecraft Card Game, and the Minecraft Explorers card game. Various Minecraft book box sets, graphic novels, and novels are also available, including "The Island" by Max Brooks. Upcoming releases include "A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen" and the "Minecraft Official Blocks Guide," with the film adaptation set to release on June 24 in multiple formats.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Super Mario 64 Mod Brings Minecraft To The Mushroom Kingdom

A new mod for Super Mario 64, created by modder Arthurtilly, combines gameplay elements from Minecraft, allowing Mario to create and destroy bricks. The mod is compatible with the original Nintendo 64 console and features dynamic musical transitions as Mario moves through different areas. Currently, it only includes Mario, but future updates are planned to introduce more features. The modding community has seen recent creativity, including running Super Mario 64 on a Game Boy Advance and enhancing the game's visuals to match its original advertisements.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Three Warhammer games are free to keep as part of this year’s Warhammer Skulls event

The Warhammer Skulls event has announced remasters for Dawn of War and Space Marine, a new CRPG titled Dark Heresy, and the video game debut of the Leagues of Votann in Mechanicus 2. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is free on Steam until May 29, celebrating its latest DLC, the Onslaught Pack. Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is available for free on GOG this week, allowing players to control the Eldar. Boltgun – Words of Vengeance is also free on Steam, combining typing skills with shooting mechanics. Mechanicus is free to play on Steam for three days. GOG is offering a Warhammer Skulls 2025 digital goodies bag, and players can claim a free coach for the Khorne team in Blood Bowl 3.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is remastered for Xbox and PC, and it’s coming day one to Game Pass

Games Workshop announced a remastered version of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, titled Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The remaster will feature improved graphics and gameplay mechanics. The event also provided updates on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which will include new co-op missions and potential campaign DLC. Additionally, development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is in the early stages.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

‘We’re gonna do right by you’: Splitgate 2 CEO apologizes for server meltdown after the open beta goes live

The open beta for Splitgate 2 was launched on May 22 but faced significant challenges, leading developer 1047 Games to take the servers offline shortly after. CEO Ian Proulx expressed disappointment over the situation and acknowledged that the team had hoped for a smoother rollout. Technical difficulties include slow matchmaking and delays in experience points and progress gains, with player experiences varying widely. The in-game shop is active, but players have faced delays in receiving purchased items, which will be honored upon the game's return. Proulx assured that all transactions have been recorded. The team is addressing various bugs during the downtime, but a timeline for the game's return has not been established. A more comprehensive update is expected later today.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for May 23: Warhammer Skulls Festival

Retailers are offering sales on Warhammer products, including miniatures, rulebooks, and accessories, catering to both seasoned players and newcomers. Discounts are available on a variety of models, essential guides, and tools for enhancing gameplay.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Forget streaming; this upcoming Android wants to full-on emulate your favorite PC games

The REDMAGIC 10S Pro gaming smartphone is set to launch on May 26 at 3 PM local time in China. It will feature a built-in PC emulator, allowing users to play PC games without cloud streaming or additional hardware. The device is expected to support popular titles such as Wuthering Waves, Blade & Soul 2, Arena Breakout, and Delta Force: Hawk Ops, potentially running at 144Hz. The smartphone will be powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a custom R3 Pro gaming co-processor, with a 7,500mAh battery and 120W fast charging. Enhanced cooling features will include direct-contact CPU cooling and bypass charging support.