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This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
AppWizard
August 24, 2026

This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don’t forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake

This week marks the arrival of Gamescom, featuring a highly anticipated documentary on GTA 6 set to stream on August 27th via Rockstar and Netflix. Notable new PC releases include: - Burned Horizons (early access): A military simulation game set in a fictional 2002 war in Europe. - Money for Girls: Amortized: A horror detective visual novel by Porpentine. - 1666: Amsterdam (early access): A time-bending witch game from Patrice Désilets. - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: A cooperative game for 1-4 players. - Astral Court DX: A bullet hell game with 189 levels. - Blood Dungeon: A frantic platformer by the creators of Nidhogg. - Sokogram: A hybrid puzzler with sokoban mechanics. - Western Rye (early access): A survival game combining cowboy simulation and zombie encounters. - the cabin game (early access): A multiplayer experience in a haunted cabin. - Lou's Lagoon: An adventurous platformer on an archipelago. - Star Wars: Zero Company: A squad tactics game set in the Ahsoka era. - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: A remastered package featuring MGS4 and Peace Walker. - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: An installment set on an island with light-based puzzles. - Captain Tsubasa: A return to the football franchise. - Don't Drop The Cake: A game where players balance a tray in a chaotic environment. - Alice's Gaze: A blend of autobattling and spooky mansion exploration. - A Little Age: A laid-back city-building game. The coverage approach for Gamescom this year will focus on in-depth stories rather than liveblogging, with a team on-site in Cologne and others covering news from home.
EverQuest Legends dev says 'I'm sure we would' add new classes, races 'in the longer-term vision of the game'
AppWizard
August 23, 2026

EverQuest Legends dev says ‘I’m sure we would’ add new classes, races ‘in the longer-term vision of the game’

EverQuest Legends is set to undergo significant changes, including the introduction of new classes not found in the original EverQuest. David Youssefi, executive producer at Daybreak, mentioned the possibility of adding additional races and classes in the long term, although he indicated that it may not happen by the upcoming expansion Kunark. Eda Spause, CEO of Game Jawn, supported this vision for new content. The game has already introduced unique playable races and revamped zones, and the addition of new classes could enhance gameplay by allowing for diverse builds and playstyles. Players are eager for more information on potential new classes.
Star Wars Zero Company And Galactic Racer Clashed, Lucasfilm Could Have Prevented It
AppWizard
August 22, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company And Galactic Racer Clashed, Lucasfilm Could Have Prevented It

Two Star Wars titles, Star Wars Zero Company and Galactic Racer, are set to launch within months of each other, marking the first time in 15 years that games from different developers will share a release year. The simultaneous lifting of embargoes for both games occurred just an hour apart, creating a clash that disadvantaged the team behind Galactic Racer. The two titles are developed by independent studios Fuse Games/Secret Mode and Bit Reactor/EA, respectively, with Lucasfilm Games overseeing the process. The marketing strategies for the games have differed, with Zero Company announced at last year's Celebration and Galactic Racer unveiled in December. Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch on August 27th, while Galactic Racer will follow on October 6th. Pre-orders are available for both titles.
Кто победил: Торрент
TrendTechie
August 21, 2026

Кто победил: Торрент

The friendly match between Torrent and Val de Usho is scheduled for August 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM MSK. It will be live-streamed for free on Euro-Football.ru. Torrent is currently on a losing streak with three consecutive defeats and has not scored in three matches. In contrast, Val de Usho has scored in three consecutive matches. In their previous encounters, Val de Usho has one win against Torrent, which has zero wins and no draws.
Windows 365 turns five, as Microsoft pushes Cloud PCs deeper into AI
Winsage
August 20, 2026

Windows 365 turns five, as Microsoft pushes Cloud PCs deeper into AI

Microsoft's cloud PC platform, Windows 365, has reached its fifth anniversary since its launch in 2021. It is designed for business and enterprise customers, allowing users to stream a complete Windows desktop from the cloud. Over the past five years, Microsoft has enhanced Windows 365 by integrating business tools for IT teams, including mini PCs optimized for the service. Windows 365 now integrates with tools like Intune for managing Cloud PCs and Entra for identity and access management. Microsoft is developing Windows 365 for Agents, enabling AI agents to access managed Cloud PCs and execute tasks. Support for Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) is also forthcoming, facilitating sandboxed environments for AI workloads.
This sideloaded Android Auto app is my favorite way to watch YouTube and browse the web in my car
AppWizard
August 19, 2026

This sideloaded Android Auto app is my favorite way to watch YouTube and browse the web in my car

Xtream Player is a sideloaded Android Auto application that offers stable YouTube access and web browsing capabilities, outperforming previous apps like Fermata Auto and Screen2Auto. It allows users to connect to platforms like Plex, access phone folders, view images, and stream internet radio. The app features fluid swipe navigation and a responsive on-screen keyboard, enabling users to log into their YouTube accounts for personalized content. However, it has a quirky user interface and some glitches, such as a persistent pop-up related to video playback safety. Xtream Player originated as a fork of Fermata Auto and requires users to enable Developer Mode on their Android devices for installation. Users must grant extensive permissions for the app to function properly, raising potential privacy concerns. Official YouTube support for Android Auto is expected later this year.
Migrate Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL across major versions with active Debezium CDC connectors using native logical replication
Tech Optimizer
August 18, 2026

Migrate Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL across major versions with active Debezium CDC connectors using native logical replication

Organizations using Debezium Change Data Capture (CDC) connectors on Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition face challenges during major database version upgrades. In-place upgrades require downtime, while blue/green deployments disrupt CDC event pipelines. A method using PostgreSQL's native logical replication allows migration between a source cluster (current version) and a target cluster (new major version) without a full connector re-snapshot. This approach minimizes risks of data loss and allows existing Debezium connectors to operate on the source during synchronization. The cutover process involves disabling the replication subscription, synchronizing sequences, creating a new Debezium replication slot on the target, and redirecting the connector, resulting in a brief pause for Kafka consumers. Prerequisites for this method include enabling logical replication on the source cluster, ensuring the target cluster is provisioned in the same VPC, and confirming that tables participating in CDC have primary keys. The process involves configuring parameter groups, creating publications, and establishing subscriptions for logical replication. During cutover, application writes are halted, and replication lag must be monitored to ensure it reaches zero before proceeding. After the cutover, ongoing monitoring of replication health and Kafka consumer offsets is necessary. Common failure scenarios include Aurora writer failover, Debezium connector stalls, large messages exceeding Kafka limits, DDL changes during synchronization, and long-running transactions blocking lag drain. Each scenario has specific symptoms, detection methods, and resolutions. Post-migration, organizations should establish monitoring for replication lag growth and Kafka consumer offset divergence. Automation can streamline the migration process for organizations managing multiple clusters, utilizing AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) constructs for cluster provisioning, schema replication, and cutover orchestration. After verifying stable operation on the target cluster, the old Debezium connector and source cluster can be decommissioned. Limitations include the absence of failover slots on Aurora PostgreSQL 17 and the need to handle TOAST columns appropriately.
Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive
AppWizard
August 18, 2026

Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive

Microsoft raised the price of Game Pass Ultimate to .99 per month during the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but later reduced it to .99 per month after layoffs and leadership changes. New Call of Duty titles will now be available on the service a year after their initial release. Microsoft has invested nearly a decade and approximately 0 billion into Game Pass, which is central to its gaming strategy. An Xbox console ranges from 9 to 9, and many gamers already own devices like smartphones or laptops. Game Pass allows access to a vast library of games on various devices, including tablets and unconventional devices, as long as there is a stable internet connection.
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