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AppWizard

April 14, 2025

‘Oh god’: There’s a buried Steam help page that shows how much money you’ve ever spent on the platform, and you may not want to know

A web tool allows gamers to estimate the value of their Steam accounts, but it does not reveal the total financial commitment users have made, particularly regarding microtransactions. Users can find their total spending by navigating to Help > Steam support > My account > Data related to your Steam account > External funds used. One Reddit user reported spending over ,000, while a Counter-Strike streamer estimated that top account holders may have spent upwards of 0,000. The entire Steam purchase history can be accessed through Help > Steam support > My account > Data related to your Steam account > Purchase history. Engaging in PC gaming is costly, especially considering hardware expenses, yet many gamers do not regret their spending. Video games often provide cost-effective entertainment when factoring in total playtime.

BetaBeacon

March 2, 2025

Best free-to-play action games for Android (March 2025) | Esports News – The Times of India

- Free Fire Max is a popular battle royale game for Android with competitive PvP experience and exclusive in-game content.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Meta Deletes Trans and Nonbinary Messenger Themes

Meta has removed nonbinary and trans-themed options from its Messenger app, which previously included themes celebrating these communities. This decision coincides with an update to community guidelines that allows labeling LGBTQ+ individuals as “mentally ill.” The removal has sparked internal dissent among Meta employees, with reports of significant unrest and a chaotic atmosphere within the company. The trans theme was introduced in June 2021, and the nonbinary theme in June 2022, both of which have had their related blog posts removed from Meta's online presence.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Meta ‘removes LGBTQ+ Pride themes from Facebook Messenger app’

Meta has removed Pride and LGBTQ+ themes from Facebook Messenger, which included color schemes reflecting the pride flags of transgender and non-binary identities. These themes were initially introduced in 2021 and 2022 for Pride Month. The company's recent changes to hate speech policies now allow users to label queer individuals as “mentally ill,” leading to backlash and internal chaos among employees, some of whom have taken sick leave. Reports indicate that employees are seeking clarification on the policy changes, which diverge from established scientific consensus. A member of Meta's policy team stated the revisions aim to correct overly restrictive rules while reaffirming the company's core value of free expression, even if it means allowing offensive content.

BetaBeacon

December 28, 2024

Squid Game: Unleashed offers immense in-game rewards for watching the show on Netflix

- Squid Game: Unleashed is a mobile game released on Android and iOS by Netflix. - The game integrates with Squid Game Season 2 on the platform. - Viewers can earn in-game rewards by watching episodes of the show. - Watching all seven episodes unlocks exclusive in-game rewards, including a special cosmetic outfit.

BetaBeacon

December 27, 2024

Google’s latest Easter egg invites you to try your luck at Squid Game’s Red Light, Green Light game

Google has released a Squid Game Easter egg that can be accessed by searching for "Squid Game" on Google. The Easter egg is an in-browser game based on the Red Light, Green Light game from the show.

BetaBeacon

December 26, 2024

Squid Game: Unleashed Is Now Free For Android And iOS Devices

Squid Game: Unleashed, a mobile game by Netflix, is now free for everyone, including Netflix non-subscribers, in preparation for the release of the second season of Squid Games on December 26, 2024. The game is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store for a limited time and allows 32 players in a match to play games inspired by the series. Players will receive in-game rewards as they watch new episodes of Squid Game - Season 2, with the first reward being 15,000 cash for free.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users

Samsung is offering a complimentary three-month subscription to Peacock for new customers who download the Peacock app from the Galaxy Store. This promotion is available exclusively to new subscribers, and existing users must create a new account to qualify. Users can redeem the offer until June 4, 2025, and must uninstall any previously downloaded Peacock app from the Google Play Store before reinstalling it from the Galaxy Store. Samsung is also collaborating with Netflix for an exclusive preview of Squid Game season 2 and plans future promotions with Spotify. The Galaxy Store aims to attract users following the loss of titles like Fortnite and to establish a revenue stream through its 30% commission on purchases.

BetaBeacon

December 19, 2024

Got a Samsung phone? You can now get an exclusive Squid Game season 2 sneak peek

Samsung users can get an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2 through the Galaxy Store.

BetaBeacon

December 18, 2024

Squid Game: Unleashed out now, free for Netflix members and non-subscribers

The decision to offer Squid Game: Unleashed freely to all players is seen as a shrewd move by Netflix Games to attract more players and ensure a healthy player base for the multiplayer game.