Publisher Chorus Worldwide and studio Toge Productions have released Coffee Talk: Episode 1 for mobile devices, combining visual novel and cafe management elements. Players can shape conversations and influence the story by choosing drinks for customers in an alternate Seattle where humans coexist with fantastical beings. The mobile version includes touch controls and the original PC content, available for free with in-app purchases for the full version. Toge Productions is also preparing to launch Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21 for various gaming platforms.
Avast launched its VPN service, Avast Secureline VPN, in 2017, focusing on encryption, a no-logs policy, and DNS leak protection. The company operates outside the 5, 9, or 14 Eyes alliances, which limits data-sharing with intelligence agencies. In January 2020, Avast faced criticism for collecting user data for its subsidiary, Jumpshot, but ceased this practice shortly after. The VPN offers dedicated servers for streaming and torrenting, basic split tunneling, and a kill switch, but lacks comprehensive features compared to competitors. Supported protocols include WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec, with encryption standards generally secure. Avast claims to operate 700 servers across 27 countries, with a limited selection of streaming-optimized servers. The app supports various platforms but lacks support for Linux or routers. Speed tests showed an average download speed of 275.69 Mbps, but performance in unblocking content was disappointing, with limited success on streaming services. Avast's privacy policy indicates extensive data collection, despite claims of addressing past issues. Customer support includes 24/7 access for paying customers. Pricing tiers include a 60-day free trial, with competitive rates but limited features. Pros include decent speeds and reasonable pricing, while cons highlight controversial data practices, limited information, poor streaming performance, and fewer features compared to competitors.
"Urban Myth Dissolution Center" is a game where players assume the role of rookie investigator Azami Fukurai in a private institution dedicated to studying and dissolving cursed relics, monstrous anomalies, and digital-age urban legends. The game features a psychedelic pixel art style and is available on multiple platforms including mobile, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Fortnite Festival Mobile, the successor to Rock Band, is now available on iOS and Android devices with touch-based controls. Players can access their music library or play free songs, with weekly updates adding new tracks. Original Rock Band songs cannot be transferred, but familiar tracks are included. Pro option allows for original Rock Band gameplay. Instruments from Guitar Hero and Rock Band can be used with the pro option. Drums support expected to be added soon. Visit the Fortnite Festival Page for updates and song lists.
Konami has introduced a new multiplayer party royale soccer game called KICK BUDS, which is available for playtesting from today until March 25 in select countries.
- Players can access the beta of Arena Breakout by registering through the official link shared by the company and downloading the game via platform-specific links.
- The rollout is being conducted in batches, so not all registrants will receive immediate entry.
- Major publishers are interested in a new market for games
- Google settlement helps on Android, but there is still friction with iOS
- Epic is rolling out a social framework to connect PC, Android, and iOS store apps
- Epic plans to deliver social and cross-platform features like text chat, player profiles, and private messaging
- Voice chat will be added in June
Bitdefender consistently ranks among the top choices in independent antivirus evaluations due to its impressive detection rates and minimal impact on system performance. It is currently offering a 50% discount for the first year on its consumer plans, which include Antivirus Plus, Total Security, and Premium Security. Each plan provides varying levels of protection and features, such as malware defense, ransomware blocking, VPN access, and password management. Bitdefender operates quietly in the background, allowing users to work without interruptions, and has been noted for its resource efficiency. Customer feedback highlights users' confidence in the software's stable performance. The current pricing for the discounted plans starts at .99 for Antivirus Plus, .99 for Total Security, and .99 for Premium Security.
