The Dolphin emulator has added support for the Game Boy Player, allowing players to enjoy Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles on their TV screens.
- GameNative app has received a major update, version 0.9.0
- The update includes support for Pixel 10's GPU and Dex functionality
- New features added include download and storage manager pages, Steam Workshop support, and battery temperature metric
- The app aims to enhance user experience and provide more functionality for gamers
- GameNative is gaining popularity as a reliable option for playing PC games on Android devices
- The latest update brings improvements and optimizations to the app
- Users can expect better performance and compatibility when running PC games on Android devices
- The app offers a seamless way to enjoy favorite PC games on Android devices.
Google has increased AI Pro storage from 2TB to 5TB at the same monthly rate, exclusively for AI Pro subscribers. This upgrade is being rolled out globally, although there may be a slight delay in users seeing the new limits. The additional storage can be used across various Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos backups. Standard Google One plan users will not receive this increase and will remain at their existing limits. The storage increase represents a 150% boost for the same price.
The author transitioned from a Samsung device to the Pixel 10 Pro and appreciates the new app bubbles feature introduced in Android 17 Beta 3, which allows users to launch apps in a movable and collapsible window. This feature is particularly useful for multitasking, such as accessing notes or media while using other apps. However, the author notes that app bubbles have limitations, including a cumbersome process to open them, lack of resizing options, and issues with returning to full-screen mode. In contrast, Samsung's pop-up windows offer more flexibility and convenience. Despite these drawbacks, the author remains hopeful for improvements to app bubbles in future updates.
Samsung has launched the Hearapy app, an Android application aimed at alleviating motion sickness through sound therapy. The app is available on the Google Play Store and uses a "clear 100 Hz bass sine tone" to stimulate the vestibular system, which is essential for balance. Users listen to this tone via headphones for about 60 seconds, with playback adjustable between 40 and 120 seconds. Samsung claims that one minute of listening can reduce motion sickness symptoms for up to two hours. The app is designed to work with most headphones but is optimized for Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The concept is based on research from Nagoya University, which found that specific sound wavelengths can help reduce discomfort during travel. However, the app's effectiveness may vary based on headphone quality and sound output.
Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London will unveil the world's first fully immersive Minecraft theme park next year, a collaboration between Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios. The park, named Minecraft World, will feature attractions such as a thrilling roller coaster, interactive adventures, block-built playscapes, and themed retail and dining options. Angela Jobson, Senior Vice President of Global Brand at Merlin Entertainments, highlighted the project's goal of creating an authentic world for Minecraft fans to explore and engage with the game in a new way.
On April 1, Mojang released a fictional Java Edition snapshot called the Herdcraft Update, which humorously eliminated the inventory system and introduced a mechanic where players could herd blocks and items like livestock. This update allowed players to command blocks to follow them and use them in crafting grids on the ground. The announcement included absurd patch notes and a FAQ section about the herding mechanic. Community reactions were mixed, with some appreciating the creativity of the April Fools' update while others expressed disappointment that it did not address the actual inventory issues in a meaningful way. The Herdcraft Update continues Mojang's tradition of using April 1 to humorously critique its own game.
Minecraft has introduced the Herdcraft snapshot, an April Fool's update that eliminates the traditional inventory system in favor of a dynamic, block-following mechanic. Players no longer have inventory slots; instead, their carried blocks are visually represented behind them. To gather resources, players must select the Punch option to bring blocks to life and then use the Attack/Mine option to extract the block's spirit, which can follow them or perform actions. Crafting requires players to manually place blocks on surfaces instead of using a crafting table interface. Combat mechanics have changed, allowing players to command collected weapons to fight autonomously. The Herdcraft snapshot is available for the Minecraft Java Edition through the Minecraft Launcher as snapshot 26w14a. These changes are temporary and exist only within the Herdcraft snapshot, allowing players to explore new mechanics without affecting their existing gameplay.
Minecraft recently introduced new features during its Minecraft Live event, including sulfur caves and sulfur cubes, which are now available for preview in the Bedrock Edition. Mojang is seeking player feedback to improve the sulfur update. Additionally, for the Java Edition, Mojang is preparing an April Fools snapshot called Herdcraft, which changes the inventory system by allowing players to use the entire world as their inventory. Players can access the latest Java Edition snapshot by enabling snapshots in the Minecraft Launcher.
Marathon is an extraction shooter set on Tau Ceti IV, where players engage in quests for various factions while risking the loss of their gear upon death. The game features immersive gunplay and a sci-fi atmosphere, drawing inspiration from titles like Destiny and Halo. Players learn from each death, refining their strategies as they navigate both PvP and PvE elements. The game is not designed for casual gamers, requiring a commitment to mastering its mechanics. It can be acquired for just £1 through the Fanatical Mystery Egg Bundle, which offers a chance to receive a random game, including the possibility of Marathon.
