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Marathon gets another technical test, but you won't hear anything about it
AppWizard
October 7, 2025

Marathon gets another technical test, but you won’t hear anything about it

The revival of the Marathon game franchise is facing challenges as Bungie works on its development. The first technical test did not meet expectations, leading to a delay in the launch and a change in creative leadership from Steve Cotton to Julia Nardin. A second technical test is scheduled for October, but it will be under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), preventing public sharing of gameplay footage. Interested players can apply for the test from October 22 to October 28, with entries accepted until October 16 on Bungie's site and from October 13 to October 26 on Steam. The test will introduce new features, including three new maps, five runner shells, proximity chat, and a re-tuned combat pacing system.
Dev says Steam bug ruined "more than 10 years" of work and tanked their game's 1.0 launch, Valve says oops and offers a Daily Deal slot "to help make up for lost visibility"
AppWizard
September 19, 2025

Dev says Steam bug ruined “more than 10 years” of work and tanked their game’s 1.0 launch, Valve says oops and offers a Daily Deal slot “to help make up for lost visibility”

The developers of the indie game Planet Centauri experienced a significant setback during their 1.0 launch due to a bug in the Steam wishlist notification system, which resulted in their launch notifications not being sent out. This glitch, affecting less than 100 games since 2015, severely impacted their sales. Valve acknowledged the issue on September 12 and offered a Daily Deal to help mitigate the visibility loss, but industry experts noted that such deals cannot fully compensate for the effects of a failed launch. The developers highlighted the improbability of their situation, being one of only a few games affected out of over 86,000 on Steam.
Postgres for everything? not really..and here are some of the problems.
Tech Optimizer
August 12, 2025

Postgres for everything? not really..and here are some of the problems.

PostgreSQL can serve as a powerful all-in-one database, but real-world implementations often complicate its effectiveness due to complex corporate infrastructures. Accessing a production database may involve numerous network hops, firewalls, and antivirus software that can slow down performance. The lack of administrative privileges can hinder the use of extensions. Developers often turn to Kubernetes for more freedom, but this can introduce new challenges, such as unpredictable resource allocations and performance inconsistencies. Row-Level Security (RLS) can lead to performance overhead and complicate debugging. Centralizing business logic in stored procedures can enhance performance but complicates version control and tracking changes. In large organizations, policies governing technology use often create bottlenecks. PostgreSQL may not be optimal for portable setups (SQLite), simple caching (Redis), or specialized search functionalities (Elasticsearch, Meilisearch). It is most effective when developers have control over the environment, allowing it to handle various applications efficiently.
National Lottery website is down for 'once-in-a-generation' updates
AppWizard
August 4, 2025

National Lottery website is down for ‘once-in-a-generation’ updates

Users are experiencing difficulties accessing the National Lottery website and app due to a planned closure for significant upgrades, not an outage. As of 11 PM on Saturday, all draw game sales and prize claims in shops across the UK have been paused and are expected to resume late Monday morning. This closure is part of the largest technological upgrade in the National Lottery's 31-year history, anticipated to last approximately 36 hours. Customers will be unable to log into their online accounts, purchase draw tickets, or claim prizes until later today, Monday, August 4. Allwyn is upgrading the National Lottery’s gaming and retail systems to modernize the infrastructure, as the current systems have been in place since 2009. Some in-store terminals may experience delays in coming back online due to the upgrade processes.
Which USB Port Is This? Microsoft Vows To End The Lottery
Winsage
June 2, 2025

Which USB Port Is This? Microsoft Vows To End The Lottery

The USB-C connector has become complex, with varying standards causing confusion among users. Microsoft found that over 25% of users encounter errors when connecting USB-C devices due to unsupported functionalities. To address this, Microsoft plans to establish a minimum standard for USB-C port capabilities on personal computers, which will be part of the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program. Future USB-C ports will support device charging, DisplayPort Alt-mode, and compatibility with USB 40Gbps, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals. However, not all USB-C ports will operate at the same speeds, and existing devices will not receive these enhancements, meaning it may take years for users to benefit from the new standards.
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