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Android's Phone app grabs 'Recent' filters alongside a small Pixel change
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Android’s Phone app grabs ‘Recent’ filters alongside a small Pixel change

Google is enhancing its Pixel Call Assist feature to help manage spam calls, introducing five new filters in the Phone app: All, Missed, Contacts, Non-Spam, and Spam. These updates are rolling out on the new Pixel 9 series, which also features a redesigned user interface with a dedicated Call Assist button. Additional features include Live Caption for accessibility, allowing users to read spoken dialogue and type responses during calls, and Call Screen, which uses AI to handle incoming calls and transcribe spoken content. Google previously launched an Audio Emoji update and has initiated a beta program for real-time scam detection, which alerts users to potential scams with a red pop-up notification.
Epic Games Store Year in Review Released - Players Spend 2.68 Billion Hours Playing Third-Party PC Titles
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

Epic Games Store Year in Review Released – Players Spend 2.68 Billion Hours Playing Third-Party PC Titles

The Epic Games Store reported over 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from the previous year, and a total of 898 million Epic cross-platform accounts, up by 94 million since 2023. Players logged 2.68 billion hours in third-party games, and 1,100 new titles were added to the catalog due to Self-Publishing Tools. In December, there were 74 million Monthly Active Users, with 89 free games offered throughout the year, resulting in 595 million claims. Players spent .09 billion on the platform, with 5 million on exclusive third-party titles. Future plans include expanding the Free Games Program to mobile platforms and enhancing the Epic Games Store Mobile App, along with supporting AAB file types and mobile self-publishing tools. Upcoming titles include Splitgate 2, 33 Immortals, Killing Floor 3, Borderlands 4, and Cronos: The New Dawn.
Here are DSOGaming's Games of the Year 2024
AppWizard
December 28, 2024

Here are DSOGaming’s Games of the Year 2024

The gaming community is anticipating the Game of the Year (GOTY) list as 2024 approaches. Contributors from DSOGaming have shared their top picks: - pirovashMX chose Penny’s Big Breakaway, a platformer inspired by Sega’s 90s classics, featuring fluid movement and a new whip mechanic. - Spencer selected Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, an Open Beta version of a classic fighting game from 2006, praised for its combat mechanics and graphics, with an official release scheduled for January. - Nick McCaskey highlighted Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a JRPG that encouraged multiple playthroughs, alongside a mention of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. - John Papadopoulos picked Silent Hill 2 Remake, commending its atmosphere, narrative, visuals, and satisfying conclusion, despite minor traversal issues.
Bushiroad Games and Frontwing announce visual novel Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka for PC
AppWizard
December 20, 2024

Bushiroad Games and Frontwing announce visual novel Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka for PC

Bushiroad Games, in collaboration with Frontwing, will release the visual novel "Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka" for PC in 2025, supporting English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. The narrative, crafted by Yukito Urushibara and illustrated by Saine, follows young characters in a world of perpetual twilight as they face trauma and cruelty. The protagonist, Tachibana Sai, cannot feel emotional pain and seeks to protect his sister while becoming involved with Benio Matsuri, a girl from a family of Maledict Exorcists. The story unfolds in an apartment building called Maison sans Nom, featuring various characters, including Kanbara Tatsuki, Tsukahara Ao, Ando Meme, Kirishima Tsuyu, Kandori Yozora, and others, each with their own struggles. The main staff includes Yukito Urushibara for planning and story, Saine for character design and art, and Fuminori Matsumoto and Hitoshi Fujima for background music. The theme song is titled “Anata no Kioku no Naka de” (“In Your Memories”), performed by Mao Uesugi.
Dave the Diver creator says 'story DLC' is coming, jokes about expanding into a 'Dave cinematic universe' with new games
AppWizard
October 21, 2024

Dave the Diver creator says ‘story DLC’ is coming, jokes about expanding into a ‘Dave cinematic universe’ with new games

Mintrocket and Nexon's game Dave the Diver combines deep-sea exploration with sushi-making and received a 91% rating from critics and players. Jaeho Hwang, the game's creator and director, was appointed CEO of Mintrocket after the game's success, allowing the studio to focus on game development. Hwang plans to develop a story DLC and separate games exploring character backstories. The game features an ensemble cast and is part of an extended universe, with one character, Cobra, originating from Hwang's previous project, Evil Factory. Recently, the game added a Godzilla DLC and collaborations with other titles, while fans anticipate a story-focused DLC and potential spinoffs.
Minecraft is getting a new biome and The Creaking, a creepy mob that only moves when you look away
AppWizard
September 29, 2024

Minecraft is getting a new biome and The Creaking, a creepy mob that only moves when you look away

Mojang has announced a new update strategy for Minecraft, focusing on smaller, more frequent updates. The upcoming Bravery And Bundles update was revealed during a recent livestream, along with a yet-to-be-named update featuring The Pale Garden biome. This new biome includes grey trees and moss, transforming at night into a realm with a new mob called the Creaking. The Creaking are tree-like entities that players must engage with to find and destroy the Creaking Heart, their control center. Players can chop down trees in The Pale Garden for a new pale wood crafting set and use hanging moss for a creeping carpet. The Creaking and The Pale Garden will be available in Minecraft's beta builds soon.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – September 2024 round-up
BetaBeacon
September 9, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – September 2024 round-up

Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival is a game available on iOS and Android for £2.99. Players control a four-legged mech under the sea, defeating attackers in a twin-stick shooter style game. In between waves, players can pillage undersea caves to upgrade their mech's weapons and skills. The game has touchscreen controls and an addictive upgrade path, scoring 8/10.
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