This afternoon, there are discounted and complimentary apps available on the Google Play Store, including Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat. Other notable mentions are SPHAZE, OctaRing, Octa Dark, Verticons, Survival Dungeon: Loot RPG Pro, Sudoku Premium, Fairy Knights, and Planet Craft: Mine Block Craft. The current deals include 3D EARTH PRO, Rectangles PRO, Crossword Quest Premium, High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD: Premium, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2, Pencil Sketch HD, Random Adventure Roguelike II, Redsun RTS Premium, Endurance: Dead Space Premium, Water Reflection Pro, and Turn It On!. Evoland 2 offers an epic RPG adventure that spans over 20 hours, transitioning through various gaming genres.
Star Wars: Hunters is a free-to-play arena combat game set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with new characters and locations inspired by classic Star Wars settings. It takes place between Star Wars: Episode VI and Episode VII on the planet Vespaara, where players must be strategic in choosing and customizing their Hunter. The game is available on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.
Capcom has sold over 20 million software units in 2024, with over half attributed to PC users. The majority of Capcom's releases this year have been remasters and collector's editions. Anticipation is building for the upcoming title Monster Hunter Wilds, with predictions suggesting that PC and Steam sales may surpass console sales. Factors contributing to the preference among PC users include the appeal of the titles released and some games being initially exclusive to PC. Capcom is committed to enhancing its offerings for PC gamers.
Qualcomm is currently engaged in a legal battle with Arm, which has issued a 60-day ultimatum threatening to revoke Qualcomm's license to its technology before a court date in December. This conflict stems from Arm's lawsuit initiated in 2022 over Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia and involves financial disagreements over licensing fees. Qualcomm generates approximately billion annually from using Arm's technology, and its potential loss of access could disrupt various manufacturers reliant on its chips, including major players like Microsoft and Android manufacturers. Arm accounted for about 10% of its total revenue from Qualcomm last fiscal year, indicating a mutual dependence between the two companies. The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the broader technology sector.
- Genshin Impact is a game where players can create teams of up to four characters and grind materials for characters and weapons by visiting different Domains throughout the week.
Approximately 700 officers from the Australian Federal Police executed arrest warrants as part of Operation Kraken, aimed at apprehending Jay Je Yoon Jung, the alleged mastermind behind the encrypted messaging application Ghost, used for organized crime. Ghost facilitated various illicit activities, including drug and weapon trafficking, with around 800 devices globally, 376 identified in Australia. The AFP learned about Ghost through Europol and collaborated with the US FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police to access its software. The operation highlighted challenges in disrupting encrypted communications, accelerating law enforcement's technological adoption, and preventing future exploitation by criminals. Australia's encryption laws allow law enforcement to access encrypted communications, sparking a debate on privacy and public safety. Continuous innovation, international collaboration, and training for law enforcement are essential to counter organized crime effectively.
The Steam Next Fest featured a variety of games, highlighting the unpredictable nature of PC gaming. Notable titles included the revival of the tactical shooter Delta Force, which has been modernized for PvP gameplay; Supervive, a rising MOBA amidst a declining genre; Strinova, which allows toggling between 3D and 2D gameplay; Rivals of Aether 2, a combat game with charming creatures; Popucom, a match-3 platformer; Fast Food Simulator, a co-op simulation game; Gladio Mori, a melee fighter with unique mechanics; and KLETKA, a co-op survival horror game inspired by Lethal Company. Additionally, single-player titles like The Precinct and Sultan's Game gained traction despite the multiplayer focus.
