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August 10, 2025

Tabletop Game Shop Simulator Launches a Free Demo

Knight Fever Games, in collaboration with Ludogram, has released a free demo for Tabletop Game Shop Simulator, allowing players to experience managing a local game shop. Players can design shop layouts, set prices, hire staff, collect and paint miniatures, and host tournaments. The demo provides several hours of gameplay, where players manage inventory, finances, and community engagement. Players can collect rare miniatures, host game nights, and grow their business by attracting customers and expanding product offerings. The demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

I switched to this YouTube client and I’m never going back

YouTube has evolved into a platform filled with ads and a complex algorithm since its launch in the late 2000s. In response, many users have turned to NewPipe, an open-source streaming client developed in 2015, which offers a lightweight and efficient viewing experience without user data collection. NewPipe allows ad-free video playback, offline downloads, background playback, and picture-in-picture mode, while enabling users to create local playlists. However, it lacks features such as posting comments, YouTube Shorts, and algorithm-driven recommendations, which may limit content discovery. Although using NewPipe does not violate laws, it contravenes YouTube's terms of service, and while it eliminates ads, creators do not receive compensation through this platform. NewPipe is available on F-Droid and operates independently using publicly available data.

BetaBeacon

August 9, 2025

Kaiju No. 8 The Game launches on August 31 for iOS, Android, and PC Steam

- Kaiju No. 8 The Game is based on the global hit anime adapted from Shonen Jump+ - The game features epic battles between the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force and Kaiju - Players can engage in turn-based combat with strategic depth - The game showcases stunning graphics and details of the Defense Force and Kaiju - Players can explore the expanding universe of Kaiju No. 8 with original narratives - The game features an all-star voice actor cast

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Herdling Launches August 21 For Consoles And PC, Joins Game Pass At Release

Okomotive, known for FAR: Lone Sails and FAR: Changing Tides, has partnered with publisher Panic to release a new game called Herdling on August 21, 2025. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will also be accessible through Game Pass. In Herdling, players explore a decaying city and interact with Calicorns, antlered creatures central to the story, using visual storytelling instead of dialogue. Players guide the Calicorns through environmental puzzles and face natural threats, with the game featuring cinematic stampede moments that combine action with exploration.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

McDonald’s says its focus on value — and a must-have Minecraft meal — boosted second-quarter sales

McDonald’s has increased its sales in the second quarter by focusing on value and innovative offerings, particularly through the introduction of the McValue menu in January, which has revitalized customer traffic in U.S. locations. The McValue menu allows customers to purchase one item for when they buy a full-priced item, attracting a diverse clientele. Despite this success, the company faces challenges from declining traffic among lower-income consumers, particularly those with household incomes of ,000 or less, with double-digit declines noted during the April to June period. In April, McDonald’s launched a meal tied to “A Minecraft Movie” in 100 countries, marking its largest global campaign, and the associated collectible figures sold out in less than two weeks. The introduction of new chicken products has also increased chicken market share across McDonald’s ten largest markets. In contrast to competitors like Yum Brands and Chipotle, McDonald’s reported a 5% revenue increase to .8 billion for the April to June period, with same-store sales rising nearly 4%. Net income for the second quarter increased 11% to .9 billion, with adjusted earnings of .69 per share meeting Wall Street expectations.

AppWizard

August 5, 2025

Battlefield 6 will NOT run unless Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS

The Open Beta for Battlefield 6 has begun, requiring players to enable Secure Boot in their BIOS to launch the game. This is the first game to mandate Secure Boot for operation, which may surprise some players. Despite using UEFI, Secure Boot was initially disabled on one user's system, leading to confusion. After troubleshooting, including disabling CSM in the BIOS, the user successfully enabled Secure Boot and launched the game. Battlefield 6 will support AMD FSR 3, Intel XeSS 2.0, and NVIDIA DLSS 4, although the availability of FSR 3.1 and toggles for FSR 4.0 remains uncertain. Users with an RTX-50 series graphics card can utilize DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation.

Winsage

August 5, 2025

APT37 Hackers Weaponizes JPEG Files to Attack Windows System Leveraging “mspaint.exe” File

A new variant of the RoKRAT malware, attributed to North Korea's APT37 group, utilizes advanced techniques such as steganography to hide malicious code within JPEG image files, complicating detection efforts. This malware is primarily distributed in South Korea through compressed archives containing Windows shortcut files that lead to a multi-stage infection process. The process involves executing PowerShell commands to decrypt and run the malware, which can inject itself into trusted Windows processes like mspaint.exe and notepad.exe, leaving minimal forensic traces. The malware also exfiltrates sensitive information using legitimate cloud APIs, making attribution difficult. APT37 has demonstrated adaptability by changing its injection targets and camouflaging its development artifacts, highlighting the need for advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and proactive security measures.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

AQUAPAZZA: AQUAPLUS Dream Match for PC launches September 25

AQUAPAZZA: AQUAPLUS Dream Match will be released on PC via Steam on September 25, priced at .99. The game will be available in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Originally launched in arcades on June 22, 2011, in Japan, it was later released on PlayStation 3 on August 30, 2012, in Japan, and November 19, 2013, in North America. The game features 26 characters from AQUAPLUS franchises, including Utawarerumono, ToHeart 2, and White Album. It includes an Active Emotion System and visually stunning Splash Arts for finishing moves. A Simple control scheme is available for newcomers, and players can select partner characters for assists during battles.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

August 2025 is the month of remakes and remasters

August features several notable video game remakes and remasters, including: - Dawn of War: Definitive Edition, releasing on August 14, includes all expansions and multiplayer modes, enhanced textures with 4K support, improved lighting and reflections, camera adjustments, and a shift to 64-bit architecture. - Gears of War: Reloaded, set for release on August 26, offers upgraded assets and lighting, cross-play, cross-progression, DLSS, HDR, and an optional streamlined control scheme, with all post-launch content included for free. - Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, a remake of the Harvest Moon DS classic, will be available on August 27, promising a refreshed take on farm life. - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, releasing on August 28, is a full remake that introduces new features such as the Fox Hunt multiplayer mode and real-time wear and tear on characters.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Windows 10’s secret ingredient was that we believed in it

Windows 10 was launched a decade ago and is remembered fondly for its blend of innovation and familiarity. It introduced features like Windows Hello for biometric identification, a vibrant Start menu, and the virtual assistant Cortana to enhance user experience. The Windows Insider program fostered community collaboration, allowing user feedback to shape the product. Despite its flaws, such as unsuccessful mixed-reality initiatives, Windows 10 represented a time of optimism in technology. As Windows 11 emerges, it appears to focus more on AI-driven features, raising questions about the future of operating systems. Windows 10 provided a sense of community and collaboration that many users now miss.