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AppWizard

March 9, 2025

Company of Heroes 3 is free to try and 50% off, so it’s the best time to check out the beefy 2.0 overhaul

Company of Heroes 3, a World War II real-time strategy game by Relic, is free to play until Monday. The game features an Italian campaign where players command troops against the Wehrmacht. A significant 2.0 anniversary update has been released, enhancing gameplay with reworked companies, increased skirmish variety, adjusted unit costs and abilities, and expanded map selection. The community has responded positively, with recent Steam reviews rating it 'Mostly Positive.' The base game is currently 50% off until Thursday.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

Fossil unveils limited-edition Minecraft-inspired watches to celebrate the game’s Hollywood debut

Fossil has launched a limited-edition collection of watches inspired by Minecraft, coinciding with the game's Hollywood debut. The collection, available since March 7, includes two models: the Grass Block and Deepslate, each priced at Rs 17,495. The Grass Block watch features a textured dial mimicking grass blocks, sub-dial hands shaped like a sword, pickaxe, and torch, a brown leather crown and strap with cubic patterns, and a Creeper face on the winder. The Deepslate watch has a dial resembling stone blocks and raw diamond ores, sub-dial hands shaped like a diamond pickaxe, sword, and torch, a black silicone strap, and a Creeper face on the winder. Fossil also offers accessories such as a custom metal case, a special-edition bracelet with black glass beads and green enamel Creeper blocks, and a leather wallet and card holder.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

Amazon Prime is giving away these 20 games in March — get Fallout, Saints Row 3, and more free games now

Amazon has announced a selection of free PC games for Prime Gaming in March, including Saints Row: The Third Remastered, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, and Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition. Additionally, Prime members can stream various titles on Amazon Luna, such as WRC Generations Fully Loaded Edition, Splitlings, Strange Horticulture, and multiple Fortnite games.

Winsage

March 8, 2025

How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac

Modern Apple Silicon computers have impressive power, but the gaming landscape on macOS faces challenges, primarily due to the limited availability of popular games that run natively on Macs. Apple phases out support for older applications, such as 32-bit applications, making many older Steam titles inaccessible on newer Macs. For running Windows games on a Mac, three primary tools are recommended: CrossOver, WINE, and Parallels. CrossOver is user-friendly and provides a 14-day free trial, while WINE is free but harder to set up. Parallels creates a virtual Windows environment but comes at a higher cost. Each tool has its strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice depends on the specific game and user preferences.

AppWizard

March 8, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Strategies to try, fighters to claim, Choices to make

The Humble Store has launched its March Choice bundle featuring eight games, including Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Gravity Circuit, Sir Whoopass: Immortal Death, Racine, and Cavern of Dreams. Wild Hearts and Tales of Kenzera are available as EA Play keys, while the others can be claimed on Steam. Subscribers have until April 1 to choose. The Epic Games Store is offering Them's Fightin' Herds for free until March 13, after which Mortal Shell will be available. This weekend, Steam is hosting a free event for Company of Heroes 3, and Ubisoft Connect is offering a free event for Rainbow Six Siege until March 10. Current promotions include sales from Plaion, Paradox, and a visual novel festival, along with significant deals on titles like Sekiro and RoboCop. The GOG store is also running a Plaion publisher promotion with various DRM-free games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

March 8, 2025

Run Xbox 360 Games On Your PC With XenonDecomp

XenonRecomp is a project focused on preserving Xbox 360 games by transforming them into native x86 software, enhancing their graphical fidelity. The Xbox Series X currently supports only 632 out of 2,155 Xbox 360 titles through emulation. XenonRecomp faces challenges such as understanding system architecture, supporting PowerPC instructions, and addressing the lack of MMIO support. Developers must also obtain assets from legal copies of the original games. The game Sonic Unleashed has been successfully ported using this method, with enhancements demonstrated by Modern Vintage Gamer.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Windows 11 KB5053661 beta brings a new Start menu feature that snaps apps together

Microsoft has released build 22635.5025 for Windows 11 23H2 in the Beta channel for Insiders, identified under KB5053661. This update introduces a Recommended files feature in File Explorer, accessible to Insiders with personal or local Microsoft accounts, showcasing relevant files based on user activity. Users with work or school accounts will receive additional recommendations, though this feature is not yet available in the European Economic Area. The Start menu now suggests snap groups of recommended apps for improved multitasking. A fix has been implemented to address lag issues in File Explorer when closing the application. Known issues include delays in app icon appearance in the Start menu and the organization of Windows Tools related apps into folders. Users can provide feedback through the Feedback Hub.

Tech Optimizer

March 7, 2025

Webroot Premium

PCMag editors independently select and review products. Webroot Premium combines device-level protection with identity theft tracking and remediation, but its antivirus protection is limited compared to competitors. Webroot Premium costs .99 per year for five devices and one identity, with a family edition available for .99 covering ten devices and identities. Other competitors like Bitdefender Ultimate Security and Norton 360 With LifeLock offer more comprehensive features at similar price points. Webroot AntiVirus has been rebranded as Webroot Essentials, and older versions have been phased out. The installation process for Webroot Premium is straightforward, and it includes a firewall that monitors network activity. Webroot's antivirus effectively identifies malware, achieving a 100% detection rate in tests. It also offers a secure deletion tool and basic identity protection features, including credit monitoring, transaction monitoring, and dark web monitoring, though these features are less comprehensive than those of competitors. Webroot provides 24/7 support for identity restoration, with a monetary guarantee for remediation services up to million for ten family members. Overall, while Webroot Premium offers solid antivirus protection, its identity protection capabilities are limited compared to other security suites.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Eighties, Townscaper, Fury Unleashed, more

Consumers can find discounts on the new S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra smartphones during the Discover Samsung sale, with savings reaching up to 0. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is available with a 0 price cut for a 24-hour promotion. There are also notable deals on Google Play, featuring games such as Kingdom Eighties, Kingdom Two Crowns, Townscaper, Fury Unleashed, The Longest Road on Earth, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, and Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Best Windows apps this week

This week's highlights include the updated Copilot app from Microsoft, which has transitioned from a progressive web app to a fully native application available for Insiders in the Microsoft Store. Users should expect improved performance and usability, though it will gradually reach the stable release channel. Notable discounts are available this week, with some apps enjoying extended offers. New or improved apps include: - Intel Graphics Software (Beta): A management hub for Intel graphic cards, offering features like graphics settings and performance monitoring, requiring .NET Runtime 8 or newer. - PowerToys 0.89: An update introducing a new feature in the Advanced Paste tool that allows users to transcode audio and video files to mp3 or mp4 formats using a shortcut. - PreventSleep: A utility that keeps Windows systems awake by preventing sleep mode, screen dimming, or screensaver activation.