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AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 8: QuakeCon 2025

The gaming community is celebrating QuakeCon with sales across various platforms, including Steam, Humble Store, Fanatical, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. Blizzard has launched a sale on popular titles like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, while Ubisoft is offering discounts through its Gamescom Sale. Xbox Game Pass users can access additional discounts on select titles. A coupon code AUG15 provides a 15% discount on PC games with some exclusions. Humble Choice subscribers can get a monthly selection for .99, featuring titles like Persona 5 Royal.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery built its Q2 on A Minecraft Movie

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) reported a revenue of .8 billion for Q2, stable compared to .7 billion last year. The Minecraft Movie contributed to a 38% increase in theatrical revenue, leading to a 54% rise in the studios segment revenue to .8 billion. WBD added 3.4 million global subscribers, totaling 125.7 million, with streaming revenue increasing by 8% to .8 billion. However, revenue from global networks declined by 9% to .8 billion, with a 13% drop in advertising revenue due to a 23% decrease in domestic audience numbers. WBD plans to separate its networks business from streaming and studios operations. The company aims for 12 to 14 theatrical releases annually and is focusing on expanding the DC franchise across various media. CEO David Zaslav noted progress in returning studios to leadership, scaling HBO Max globally, and optimizing global linear networks.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Bellevue to screen The Minecraft Movie at riverfront park

Bellevue is hosting a movie night at Bellevue Beach Park on Thursday, featuring a screening of The Minecraft Movie at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with complimentary popcorn provided by the Bellevue Police Department while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. This marks the return of outdoor movies in Bellevue after over a decade.

BetaBeacon

August 7, 2025

The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the most powerful Android handheld I’ve ever tested, but is it the best?

The AYANEO Pocket S2 has a sleek and slender design with stacked triggers, high-end TMR electromagnetic sticks, and a headphone jack. It features a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset that outperforms other popular handhelds in terms of CPU and GPU performance. The device also excels in sustained performance and temperature control. It is highly recommended for gaming, including emulation of retro and modern games. The Pro model comes with a larger battery and a swappable D-pad. However, the premium price tag may make it difficult to recommend, especially with the release of other compelling alternatives by AYANEO.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

The Best & Biggest Deals From QuakeCon 2025’s Big Steam Sale

QuakeCon 2023 will take place in Grapevine, Texas, from August 7 to August 10. Bethesda and id Software are hosting a QuakeCon sale on Steam that started earlier this week and will run until August 13, featuring discounts on various PC titles. Some of the games included in the sale are The Elder Scrolls Online, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom Eternal, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Fallout 4: GOTY, and the Quake Collection.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

We found the best Steam Deck games under $10 in Fanatical’s Summer Sale

Fanatical is launching its own Summer Sale, featuring discounts on hundreds of games available as Steam keys, with markdowns reaching up to 96%. Many significant discounts are on older titles, providing an opportunity for gamers to save on wish-listed games. There are numerous options for Steam Deck enthusiasts priced under , and a curated list of top Steam Deck games is available for under during the sale. Valve's verification system can help determine how well games perform on the Steam Deck, with titles marked as Verified expected to run seamlessly. Prices and savings are subject to change.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

Save Up To 96% And Get Free Games In Fanatical’s Summer Sale

Fanatical has launched its Summer Sale 2025, offering discounts on PC games, including a Bonus Drop deal with random prizes. The sale features daily Flash Deals with steep discounts, such as Frostpunk 2 for .49, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for .59, and Monster Hunter Wilds for .49 on August 5. Other notable discounts include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Elden Ring Nightreign for .19, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for .49, and Age of Mythology: Retold Premium Edition. Capcom's Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is available for .39, and the Year 3 Fighters Pass can be purchased for .50 using the promo code FANATICAL15. The Year 3 Ultimate Pass is available for .80 with the same code. All purchases come with official game keys, primarily for Steam.

AppWizard

August 5, 2025

Best Steam Deck games under $5 in Fanatical’s Summer Sale, with up to 96% off

Fanatical has launched a Summer Sale offering significant discounts on a variety of games, with savings up to 96% on select titles and nearly 95% off on some Steam Deck-compatible options. The sale features a curated list of ten Steam Deck-friendly games, including a classic adventure, a strategic gem, an engaging narrative, a beloved cult classic, a quirky experience, a visually stunning game, a multiplayer option, a challenging puzzle game, a simulation title, and an indie favorite. Verified games are designed to run seamlessly on the Steam Deck, while playable games may need minor adjustments. Each game purchased comes with a Steam key, allowing for a direct gaming experience through Steam. The sale has two weeks remaining.

Winsage

August 4, 2025

Windows 11 bug that “unexpectedly” trolled Apple squashed by Microsoft — Vista startup sound removed

The Windows Vista boot chime has been officially retired from Windows 11. A bug caused the Vista sound to play during the startup of Windows 11, which Microsoft acknowledged in June and confirmed it was a bug, not an intentional feature. The issue was resolved in Windows 11 Build 27913, which stated that the unexpected use of the Vista boot sound was fixed. Microsoft first introduced startup sounds with Windows 3.1, and they were omitted in Windows 8, but a startup sound was reinstated for Windows 11.

TrendTechie

August 3, 2025

Главное за 3 августа ⟩ Заблокирован популярный торрент-трекер, черный день на дорогах и роскошная яхта в Риге

The National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP) blocked access to the Russian torrent site kinozal.tv. The cruise yacht Ilma made its inaugural visit to the Port of Riga on August 2. A traffic accident resulted in two fatalities. A Riga resident, Lana, faced discomfort during her hotel stay in Ventspils and received a request from hotel management to stop public commentary after her negative review. The Prosecutor's Office charged a man with sexual assault against minors at a closed children's home in Kurzeme. Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies uncovered a corruption scheme involving a Rada member and military administration heads. Kremlin propagandists claimed Ukraine is a pawn in a larger conflict. A two-year-old girl died in an accident at the Aquagan water park in Croatia. Former President Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines. The Krašennikov volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history without affecting populated areas. The Summer Sound festival in Liepāja is the largest beach festival in the Baltic region. Travelers faced flight cancellations from airBaltic. RUS TVNET covers celebrity gossip and relationship dynamics, particularly regarding narcissistic behavior.