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AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Co-op climbing game, Peak, has sold 2 million copies in just 9 days

Landfall launched its co-op climbing game, Peak, on PC on June 16th, and it sold over two million copies within nine days. The game allows players to climb solo or in cooperative mode, featuring four biomes with unique challenges and survival items. Technical issues, including player disconnections, are being addressed, and an update is planned to improve performance. Peak is built on the Unity Engine with modest system requirements: a minimum of an Intel Core i5 processor at 2.5 GHz, 8GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT. For optimal performance, an Intel Core i5 at 3.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a more powerful graphics card are recommended. The game is priced at €7.49 and has gained popularity through word-of-mouth and exposure on YouTube and Twitch.

AppWizard

June 26, 2025

Report: Xbox poised to make yet more layoffs

Microsoft is expected to announce significant job cuts in its Xbox division next week, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. This follows earlier reports of potential layoffs affecting thousands of positions in Microsoft's sales business. The upcoming layoffs at Xbox would mark the fourth round of job reductions in 18 months, totaling approximately 15,000 employees let go since January 2023. Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division, confirmed the redundancy of 650 staff members in September 2024, highlighting the emotional impact of these changes and the importance of support within the team.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

He was devastated when his favorite Facebook game shut down, but at 10 years old, what could he do? 8 years later, he’s got the rights, the original code, and is about to relaunch Dungeon Rampage on Steam

Angelos Mako began playing Dungeon Rampage at age seven with his brother. After a decade, he sought to revive the game as a Steam title with Gamebreaking Studios, led by CEO Taylor Hellam. Initial discussions faced skepticism regarding Mako's ownership of the IP. Mako later connected with the last engineer from the original development, who revealed the game's source code was on a laptop owned by his daughter. Gamebreaking Studios partnered with Mako to update the game, which faced technical challenges due to its original use of Flash, C++, and PHP. After months of work, the game successfully booted up during a video call, leading to an emotional moment for Mako. They launched a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its ,000 goal, and the game has over 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The revived game will be a complete, one-time purchase instead of freemium.

Tech Optimizer

June 16, 2025

Databricks rolls out Lakebase Postgres and Agent Bricks for AI-era apps

Databricks has introduced the Lakebase Postgres database layer to enhance its lakehouse architecture, facilitating AI applications and analytics on operational data. The company also launched Agent Bricks to simplify the development of automated AI agents. During the Data + AI Summit, CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasized the importance of transitioning from outdated systems to modern solutions for AI. Lakebase, powered by Neon technology, is a fully managed, Postgres-compatible database that supports data loading from over 300 sources. Databricks aims to unify operational and analytical systems for real-time decision-making. The summit outlined a three-chapter framework: establishing the lakehouse, integrating AI, and introducing Lakebase. Agent Bricks enables business users to create AI agents without extensive technical knowledge, while Managed Iceberg Tables support external engines and promise performance optimizations. Databricks announced partnerships with Microsoft and Google Cloud for deeper integration and AI model usage. The company is investing 0 million in AI education and plans to release Lakeflow Designer for no-code ETL capabilities. Databricks anticipates reaching .7 billion in annualized revenue by July, with a growth rate of 50 percent and plans to hire 3,000 employees in 2025. Lakebase is currently in Public Preview.

Tech Optimizer

June 12, 2025

‘Postgres Has Won’

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database, during the Data + AI Summit 2025. Lakebase is currently in public preview and integrates with Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform, targeting AI-driven application development. It introduces an operational layer to the lakehouse ecosystem, allowing developers to build AI applications on a multi-cloud platform. The database architecture, powered by Neon, separates compute from storage for independent scaling, ensuring low latency and high concurrency. Lakebase supports rapid deployment and a usage-based pricing model, and features include copy-on-write clones for development and testing. Databricks aims to create a new category in the database market with Lakebase, which is built on open-source Postgres and compatible with existing tools. The operational database market is valued at over 0 billion, and recent surveys indicate PostgreSQL's rising popularity among developers. The launch follows Snowflake's acquisition of Crunchy Data to enhance its Postgres offerings, indicating a trend towards PostgreSQL in the industry.

Tech Optimizer

June 12, 2025

Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI applications, currently in Public Preview. It integrates an operational database layer into Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform, facilitating the development of data applications and AI agents in a multi-cloud environment. Lakebase uses Neon technology within a lakehouse architecture, allowing for efficient real-time data processing and scalable operations. Key features include independent scaling of compute and storage, low latency under 10 milliseconds, high concurrency over 10,000 queries per second, rapid launch times under a second, and a consumption-based payment model. It also offers data synchronization with lakehouse tables, an online feature store for machine learning, and is managed entirely by Databricks with built-in security features. During its Private Preview, Lakebase attracted participation from hundreds of enterprises across various sectors. It is supported by a partner network including Accenture, Deloitte, and others, and will receive further enhancements in the coming months.

Tech Optimizer

June 11, 2025

Lakebase Is Databricks’ Fully-Managed Postgres Database for the AI Era

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully-managed serverless Postgres database, following its acquisition of Neon. Lakebase combines the extensibility of Postgres with a modern serverless architecture, facilitating a unified data experience for developing data-driven applications while reducing operational complexities. Its core feature is the separation of storage and compute, allowing it to use cost-effective object storage for scalability and high availability, with low-latency access and high-concurrency transactions. Lakebase is built on open standards, making it a versatile relational database that integrates with the Databricks Platform for enhanced observability, security, and governance. Prior to the acquisition, 80% of databases on Neon were created by AI agents, and Lakebase's features are designed to support AI agents in problem-solving. Lakebase is currently in public preview.

Tech Optimizer

June 11, 2025

Databricks Launches Lakebase: a New Class of Operational Database for AI Apps and Agents

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully-managed Postgres database that integrates operational and analytical systems for AI-driven applications. Lakebase is part of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and is currently in Public Preview. It utilizes Neon technology for continuous autoscaling, enabling low latency and high concurrency. Key features include separated compute and storage, an open-source foundation, AI optimization, lakehouse integration, and enterprise readiness. Early adopters are using Lakebase to enhance various business processes, and it is supported by a partner network for data integration and governance.

Winsage

June 10, 2025

Arm says Windows game compatibility is up to developers

Arm-powered Windows devices using Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are noted for their sleek designs and long battery life. While core compatibility issues have been largely resolved, gaming remains a challenge due to anti-cheat program compatibility, which can prevent games from launching. Chris Bergey from Arm Holdings mentioned that most users spend about 90% of their time on applications with native Arm versions. Major developers like Epic Games are exploring ways to improve compatibility with Arm-based systems. Additionally, anti-cheat issues affect the Steam Deck, which operates on an AMD processor but lacks native versions of several popular anti-cheat systems. As Arm-based Windows devices gain market share, game developers are expected to prioritize support for these platforms. The integration of Windows and Steam into Arm-based handheld devices could transform the gaming landscape, especially with improved battery life and efficiency.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

XWVM, the X-Wing mod that lets you play the Star Wars classic remade in Unity, is finally available to download

X-Wing is a classic space combat game that allows players to pilot an X-Wing, appealing to fans of the Star Wars saga. The game faces challenges on modern systems, as the Special Edition requires a joystick, while the Classic and Collector's CD-ROM editions can be played with a mouse and keyboard but suffer from performance issues, including inconsistent framerates and outdated graphics. The X-Wing Virtual Machine (XWVM) is a mod that revitalizes the game by enabling it to run within the Unity engine, providing smooth gameplay at modern resolutions and adjustable settings, and eliminating the need for a joystick. When paired with the HD asset pack, it enhances 3D models for spaceships, cockpits, and planets. Players can acquire X-Wing through platforms like Steam or GOG and install XWVM by downloading the core mod and unpacking the HD assets into the appropriate directory.