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November 8, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – November 2024 round-up

Bloons Card Storm is a turn-based card collecting game with multiplayer at its core, where players need to think about both attack and defense. The game has some balancing issues and a problem where if your opponent quits, you get a smaller reward.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Hands-on: Xbox’s “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” isn’t just shaping up to be a fantastic game, it might represent the Disney franchise’s future

Many gamers are skeptical of video game adaptations of established franchises due to a history of failures. Machine Games is developing a new title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, scheduled for release on December 9, 2024, exclusively on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows PCs, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow in 2025. The game is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, featuring historical antagonists like the Nazi regime. Players will control Indiana Jones as he investigates the theft of an ancient Egyptian burial vase with Marcus Brodie. The game emphasizes investigation and exploration, offering around 30 hours of gameplay filled with hidden objectives and challenging puzzles. It incorporates stealth mechanics and allows players to use everyday objects as weapons, with a focus on creativity and immersion. The demo showcased elements of dynamic gameplay and sound design reminiscent of the original films, although it had some graphical inconsistencies.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

CHARTS: COD Black Ops 6 knocks CS2 off Steam top spot

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has become the highest-grossing title on Steam for the week ending October 29th, surpassing Counter-Strike 2. Throne and Liberty is in third place, while Factorio is fourth, boosted by its new Space Age expansion, which is fifth. The Steam Deck and PUBG: Battlegrounds are now sixth and seventh, respectively. War Thunder has climbed to eighth place, Liar's Bar is ninth, and EA Sports FC 25 rounds out the Top Ten.

Winsage

October 26, 2024

Russia’s APT29 Mimics AWS to Steal Windows Credentials

APT29, a Russian advanced persistent threat group, has been targeting military, governmental, and corporate organizations through phishing campaigns. This group, associated with the Russian Federation's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), is known for significant breaches, including those involving SolarWinds and the Democratic National Committee. Recently, APT29 breached Microsoft's codebase and targeted political entities across Europe and Africa. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) discovered APT29's phishing attempts aimed at extracting Windows credentials from various sectors in Ukraine. The phishing campaign, which began in August, used malicious domain names resembling Amazon Web Services (AWS) to send emails with attachments that contained configuration files for Remote Desktop, enabling attackers to establish connections to compromised systems. Although APT29 did not use legitimate AWS domains, Amazon disrupted the campaign by taking down the malicious imitations. CERT-UA recommends organizations monitor network logs for APT29-related IP addresses and block RDP files at email gateways to mitigate risks.

AppWizard

October 21, 2024

Multiplayer focus aside, the Steam Next Fest demo charts reveal the weird unpredictability of PC gaming

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.

Winsage

October 19, 2024

OpenAI just launched ChatGPT for Windows—and it’s coming for your office software

OpenAI has launched a Windows desktop application for ChatGPT, following a macOS version, aimed at integrating AI into daily life. The application is currently in preview for ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu subscribers, allowing users to access the AI assistant with a keyboard shortcut (Alt + Space) from anywhere on their PC. This initiative is part of OpenAI's strategy to position ChatGPT as an essential tool in personal and professional settings, enhancing user engagement and data collection. OpenAI is also exploring partnerships beyond Microsoft, including discussions with Oracle and outreach to the U.S. military. The release could transform enterprise software by positioning ChatGPT as a core productivity tool, potentially disrupting traditional software providers. However, OpenAI faces challenges regarding biases in AI models and the implications of its rapid growth and commercialization.

AppWizard

October 16, 2024

IO Interactive to publish Build A Rocket Boy action adventure game MindsEye for console, PC

IO Interactive is collaborating with Build A Rocket Boy to publish and distribute the single-player action-adventure game, MindsEye, which will be available on console and PC via Steam. The game is developed by Build A Rocket Boy, led by Leslie Benzies, a veteran with 25 years in the gaming industry. MindsEye is set in a near-future America and explores themes of artificial intelligence, corporate espionage, and political corruption. Players will assume the role of Jacob Diaz, a former soldier with memory loss, who undertakes covert missions to uncover his past. The game features high-octane driving, explosive combat, and cinematic storytelling. First screenshots of MindsEye are available in the gallery.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Discord: Why the messaging app is under scrutiny

Russia's telecoms regulator, Roskomnadzor, banned Discord due to its failure to prevent illicit activities such as terrorism and drug trafficking, particularly after not complying with a directive to remove nearly a thousand pieces of inappropriate content. This ban is part of a trend targeting Western social media platforms since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022. Following Russia, Turkey's BTK communications authority also banned Discord, citing the need to protect children from online threats and ongoing investigations into blackmailing minors. In the U.S., Discord is under FBI scrutiny for grooming minors and distributing child sexual abuse material, with 35 prosecutions linked to the platform in the past six years. Additionally, regulators in Germany and France have raised concerns about Discord's data collection methods, leading to an €800,000 fine in France for failing to comply with EU data protection regulations. Launched in May 2015, Discord has over 150 million active users and is popular for its voice and text communication features, but has also faced criticism for facilitating extremist content and political discourse.

AppWizard

October 9, 2024

Russia and Turkey ban Discord messaging app

Russia and Turkey have imposed restrictions on the messaging platform Discord due to its failure to comply with local regulations. In Russia, the internet regulatory body Roskomnadzor cited violations related to terrorism, extremist recruitment, and drug trafficking, while data from NetBlocks confirmed Discord's restriction across multiple internet service providers. A Moscow court recently fined Discord for not removing forbidden content. In Turkey, the telecommunications regulator ICTA linked Discord to serious offenses, including child abuse and online harassment, following a court ruling. Both countries have a history of limiting access to social media under security pretexts.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

In the wake of some of the year’s biggest releases, the balance of power on the Steam top wishlists charts has shifted

Recent months have seen the release of highly anticipated games such as Black Myth: Wukong, Frostpunk 2, and Space Marine 2, which were previously among the top 100 most wishlisted games on Steam. The current top ten games are: 1. Monster Hunter Wilds 2. Deadlock 3. Hollow Knight: Silksong 4. STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl 5. Delta Force 6. Marvel Rivals 7. Sid Meier's Civilization VII 8. ARK 2 9. Arena Breakout: Infinite 10. Light No Fire Monster Hunter has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream phenomenon, while Deadlock has gained popularity despite its low profile. Hollow Knight: Silksong remains highly anticipated, with concerns about its development status. The top ten list reflects a variety of genres and player interests.