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December 27, 2024

NEKOPARA Sekai Connect announced for PC, iOS, and Android

NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is a new social game in the romance visual novel series NEKOPARA, planned by NEKOPARA creator Sayori, coming to PC via Steam, iOS, and Android in spring 2026. It will feature new catgirls from around the world and will be supported in Japanese at launch, with English and Simplified Chinese to follow. Yostar's previously announced game, Nekoparaiten!, is no longer in production, and the new catgirls planned for that game will now appear in NEKOPARA Sekai Connect.

TrendTechie

December 27, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard только вышла и уже попала на торренты

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been released without Denuvo protection, leading to its immediate availability on torrent sites. This allows players in regions where the game is not officially available to access it for free. The absence of traditional digital rights management may prompt discussions about intellectual property protection versus wider access for players.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

Telegram global MAU 2024

Telegram was launched in March 2014 and has consistently increased its monthly active users since then. By July 2024, the number of active users is projected to reach impressive heights. The platform experienced steady growth from 2015 to 2019 as users sought alternatives to mainstream messaging services. In 2020, it saw a surge in popularity due to increased demand for secure communication. From 2021 to 2024, Telegram continued to expand by introducing innovative features and maintaining a commitment to user privacy.

Winsage

December 25, 2024

6 open-source alternatives to Windows Media Player that are probably better than it

Windows 11 introduces a revamped media player called Windows Media Player, which has a modern interface but may lack certain functionalities, leading users to seek alternatives. Audacious is a straightforward audio library manager with a minimalist design that allows users to import music collections and create playlists, supporting internet streams. MPV is a lightweight video player with a minimalistic interface that supports a wide range of formats and allows drag-and-drop playback, primarily functioning through command-line. SMPlayer provides a user-friendly graphical interface on top of MPV, enhancing usability with features like dual subtitle support and internet streaming, while remaining compatible with various formats and codecs. Clementine offers advanced music management with an intuitive interface that organizes tracks and generates playlists based on listening habits, integrating with internet services for streaming music and radio. MPC-HC is a lightweight media player known for extensive codec support, offering features like subtitle support, playback position saving, and content streaming from platforms like YouTube. VLC Media Player is renowned for its versatility, supporting virtually every audio and video format, including DVD playback, and can search for subtitles online, making it a top choice for media playback across platforms.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

Valve changed gaming forever with a single app

Valve's Steam was launched on September 12, 2003, as a digital game distribution platform, initially intended to distribute updates for games like Half-Life 2. It evolved from a patching service to a comprehensive storefront, allowing players to buy, download, install, and launch PC games quickly. Steam's requirement for internet access and authentication for Half-Life 2 marked a significant shift in the gaming landscape. The platform faced challenges, including the problematic Steam Greenlight program, which was replaced due to an overwhelming number of submissions. Despite competition from other platforms, Steam has maintained its market dominance, raising questions about digital ownership. Users appreciate Steam for its sales, functionality, and user-friendly interface, making it a preferred choice for many gamers.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Moon Beast Productions lands $4.5m in seed funding

Moon Beast Productions has secured million in seed funding, led by 1AM Gaming with participation from 1UP Ventures, The Mini Fund, Overwolf, Versus Ventures, and various angel investors. The funds will be used to develop a new action RPG title. The studio was founded in March 2022 by Peter Hu and Phil Shenk, who were involved in the creation of Diablo 2. Erich Schaefer, another co-creator of Diablo 2, joined as chief creative officer in 2023.

TrendTechie

December 18, 2024

Фильм «Веном: Последний танец» вышел в цифровом формате и уже появился на торрентах

The film "Venom: The Last Dance" is now available on various streaming platforms, including Prime Video, and has also appeared on torrent sites. It is currently offered in Full HD, with a 4K version set to release on January 21. The film has a rating of 6.2 on IMDb and has grossed approximately 2.8 million worldwide against a production budget of 0 million. The plot follows Eddie and Venom as they face a new wave of invading symbiotes. It is directed by Kelly Marcel, who also wrote and produced the previous films in the trilogy.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

Exciting PC Games to Watch Out for in the First Quarter of 2025

2025 will feature several highly anticipated PC games, including: - Spider-Man 2: A sequel with dual protagonists, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, featuring ray-tracing capabilities, fast load times, and refined combat mechanics. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A role-playing game set in 15th-century Europe with enhanced combat and a larger map for exploration. - Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: A turn-based strategy game with dynamic ecosystems and advanced AI, focusing on player choices impacting the world. - Like a Dragon – Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: A spinoff featuring Goro Majima in Hawaii, known for its brawls and humor, with improved visuals on PC. - Monster Hunter Wilds: A game that allows players to influence the ecosystem while hunting monsters, featuring AI-driven creatures and dynamic weather systems. Digital marketplaces like Eneba will offer deals on these upcoming titles.

Winsage

December 16, 2024

Microsoft says it will not lower Windows 11 system requirements

Microsoft has confirmed that the system requirements for Windows 11 will not change, disappointing many Windows 10 users with older PCs lacking hardware-level security features like Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. Windows 10, launched in 2015, will end its support lifecycle next year, leaving millions of computers without security updates. Currently, 61.82% of PC users are on Windows 10, while Windows 11 has 34.94%. In the gaming community, 43.31% of players use Windows 10 compared to 52.98% on Windows 11. Popular browsers and applications are expected to continue supporting Windows 10 for the foreseeable future. Users can choose to upgrade hardware, buy new devices, switch to Linux, or use third-party applications to manage updates. Microsoft will offer Extended Support Updates for Windows 10 at a cost.

BetaBeacon

December 14, 2024

‘Fortnite’ maker Epic brings game store to Android devices with Telefonica tie-up By Reuters

Telefonica has partnered with Epic Games to integrate the Epic Games Store onto millions of devices on its network, making popular game titles more accessible without relying on traditional app marketplaces. The Epic Games Store will come pre-installed on new compatible Android devices on the Telefonica network in various regions, marking the first time it will be pre-installed on Android devices. Epic Games and Telefonica plan to expand their partnership to bring more benefits to mobile players in the future.