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Steel Seed has been delayed to April 22nd, gets PC requirements
AppWizard
April 2, 2025

Steel Seed has been delayed to April 22nd, gets PC requirements

Steel Seed, a stealth-action adventure game developed by ESDigital Games and Storm in a Teacup, has been postponed from April 10th to April 22nd to allow for additional game optimization. Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing at ESDigital Games, stated that the delay is necessary to ensure a polished experience across all platforms due to technical hurdles encountered during platform certification tests. The game will utilize Unreal Engine 5, and the minimum PC requirements are as follows: - OS: Windows 10 - Processor: Intel i7-3770K 3.50GHz or AMD equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel ARC 580 / AMD equivalent - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 50 GB available space - VR Support: No Recommended requirements include: - OS: Windows 10 - Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K, 4.00 GHz or AMD equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 / Intel ARC 770 / AMD RX 5700XT - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 50 GB available space - VR Support: No Details on targeted resolution, framerate, and graphical settings have not yet been disclosed.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in April
AppWizard
April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.
'Minecraft' movie-themed meals, collectibles coming to a McDonald's near you. What to know
AppWizard
April 1, 2025

‘Minecraft’ movie-themed meals, collectibles coming to a McDonald’s near you. What to know

McDonald's will launch "Collector's Meals," also known as adult Happy Meals, on April 1, coinciding with the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” The meals will include options for adults and children, featuring a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a drink, and a collectible item. A limited-edition condiment, Nether Flame Sauce, will accompany the Chicken McNuggets meal. The Happy Meal will include a choice of a Hamburger or Chicken McNuggets, fries, apple slices, a drink, and one of 12 film-inspired figurines, along with a scannable code for an exclusive digital game. Customers will receive one of 12 Block World toys or six exclusive collectibles, each with a matching card and a redeemable code for the Minecraft Marketplace. Additionally, purchasing a meal through the McDonald's app will provide a code for the McDonald’s Add-On pack in Minecraft.
McDonald's Announces New Minecraft Promotional Meals
AppWizard
March 22, 2025

McDonald’s Announces New Minecraft Promotional Meals

McDonald's will launch a special promotion in celebration of the upcoming Minecraft movie starting April 1. The promotion includes the Minecraft Movie Meal, which features a choice of a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, a drink, and an exclusive Nether Flame Sauce. Additionally, there will be a Minecraft Movie Happy Meal that includes one of twelve collectible figurines or Block World toys and a scannable code for a unique digital game. The Minecraft Movie Meal also has six collectible items inspired by McDonald's characters and Minecraft, each with a card and code for exclusive skins in the Minecraft Marketplace.
McDonald’s Canada teams up with Minecraft for movie-inspired meals and unique collectibles
AppWizard
March 21, 2025

McDonald’s Canada teams up with Minecraft for movie-inspired meals and unique collectibles

McDonald’s Canada is launching a Minecraft-themed promotion starting April 1, featuring film-inspired meals and collectibles in anticipation of the upcoming film release on April 4, 2025. Adult meals include a Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, or McSpicy chicken sandwich, paired with a new dipping sauce and exclusive collectibles. The “Minecraft Movie Happy Meal” for families includes toys or an activity book with a scannable code for a digital game. Collectibles include items like the Big Mac Crystal, Birdie Wings, Fry Helmet, Grimace Egg, Soda Potion, and Zombie Hamburger, each with a matching card that unlocks exclusive in-game content. An Apple Shake will also be introduced.
FBI: Free file converter sites and tools deliver malware
Tech Optimizer
March 18, 2025

FBI: Free file converter sites and tools deliver malware

Malware peddlers are targeting users searching for free file converter services, as reported by the FBI’s Denver Field Office. Cyber criminals use deceptive websites that promise file conversion but may deliver malware, allowing unauthorized access to victims' computers and extracting personal identifying information (PII), banking details, and passwords. Users are advised to keep antivirus software updated and scan downloaded files. A list of flagged domains includes: - Imageconvertors[.]com (Phishing) - Convertitoremp3[.]it (Riskware) - Convertisseurs-pdf[.]com (Riskware) - Convertscloud[.]com (Phishing) - Convertix-api[.]xyz (Trojan) - Convertallfiles[.]com (Adware) - Freejpgtopdfconverter[.]com (Riskware) - Primeconvertapp[.]com (Riskware) - 9convert[.]com (Riskware) - Convertpro[.]org (Riskware) Users affected by malware are encouraged to contact their financial institutions and change passwords.
Wyrdsong, the RPG from ex-Bethesda talent, isn't dead—but it's no longer an open world: 'We're down to a skeleton crew'
AppWizard
March 16, 2025

Wyrdsong, the RPG from ex-Bethesda talent, isn’t dead—but it’s no longer an open world: ‘We’re down to a skeleton crew’

Wyrdsong, an open-world RPG developed by Something Wicked Games, was announced at Gamescom three years ago and is set in a warped medieval Portugal with mythological references. The studio, founded by veterans of titles like Skyrim and Fallout, received a million seed investment from NetEase in 2022, but this funding has been insufficient for the project's ambitions. Co-founder Jeff Gardiner mentioned that the team is adapting by adding a rogue-lite element to the game, which required repurposing existing assets. The studio has faced challenges, including layoffs and the departure of key team members, leaving them with a "skeleton crew." Gardiner is actively seeking investment or publishing offers, expressing hope for a breakthrough this year. The gaming industry is experiencing a downturn, with increased competition for funding and player attention, leading to a cautious purchasing approach among consumers. Gardiner noted that the success of established titles can hinder new projects, as players tend to stick with familiar games. Despite these challenges, Gardiner remains committed to realizing Wyrdsong.
Сбор данных из DHT (как работают агрегаторы)
TrendTechie
March 16, 2025

Сбор данных из DHT (как работают агрегаторы)

The author created a mini-version of IKnowWhatYouDownload, a project that can be accomplished in a few hours. They explained that torrent files enter the database through popular torrent sites and monitoring the DHT network, with data collected every few hours and updated with a one-day delay. DHT (Distributed Hash Table) is used for decentralized peer discovery in torrent networks, allowing participants to share information about peers without a central tracker. The author outlined the steps to create a personal aggregator, which include gathering torrent hashes, querying DHT for peer information, and saving the results in a database. They developed a Python script that accepts a torrent hash, queries DHT, and saves the results in a JSON file. The script successfully displayed active peers for the game "The Witcher 3," showing some discrepancies with IKnowWhatYouDownload due to update delays and the transient nature of peers. The final script has been uploaded to GitHub.
pgEdge Receives Strategic Investments from Akamai and QRT
Tech Optimizer
March 11, 2025

pgEdge Receives Strategic Investments from Akamai and QRT

pgEdge, based in Alexandria, VA, has secured a strategic investment from Akamai Technologies, Qube Research & Technologies, Rally Ventures, and Sands Capital, with the amount undisclosed. The company aims to enhance growth and innovation in distributed PostgreSQL solutions, focusing on high availability and low latency for mission-critical applications. Under CEO Phillip Merrick, pgEdge offers a fully distributed, open-source PostgreSQL database with multi-master replication technology for seamless operation across geographic regions and multi-cloud environments. Its clients include Bertelsmann, Qube RT, Jobot, the European Parliament, and various U.S. government agencies. pgEdge has raised a total of million in seed stage funding.
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