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Remote PC Gaming Anywhere: How to Play Your Steam Game on iPad With DeskIn - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
DeskIn is a remote desktop software that allows users to stream PC games from their home Windows PC to devices like iPads, iPhones, and Android smartphones. It offers features such as up to 4K 60FPS streaming, low latency, customizable controls, and controller support, making it suitable for playing games on the go without a gaming laptop. The guide details setup steps for both the PC and mobile devices, including optimizing performance and activating game mode.
Demos and Freebies
CoreRunner is now available on Steam for Windows and macOS, featuring a free demo. The game is described as a retrowave experience where players use light blades and guns to escape imprisonment.
Get Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for Free
Epic Games is offering a free copy of Turnip Boy Robs a Bank on the Epic Games Store for Windows users. The giveaway is available for the next week as part of their regular Thursday promotions.
Docked Released
Saber Interactive has announced that the logistics simulator Docked is now available for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The Windows version can be found on the Epic Games Store.
Messy Up: Unleash Pet Chaos on Xbox & Windows with Couch Co-op Fun
Liquid Meow Games has released Messy Up for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows with Xbox Play Anywhere support. This couch co-op game allows players to control pets causing chaos in various environments, with unique pet abilities and unlockable customization options. The game originated from a Game Jam prototype and gained popularity online before its full 3D release.
I've spent two days with Elgato's new Wave Link free audio mixing software and it's a genuine benefit for…
Elgato's Wave Link audio mixing software now supports non-Elgato microphones, allowing users to adjust audio quality and apply effects to any input source on Windows and Mac. While it has some limitations, such as effects being applied at the beginning of the mixer stack, its free availability, intuitive interface, and powerful stock effects make it a compelling alternative to other mixing solutions.
OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to Windows
OpenAI has released a dedicated Codex app for Windows, allowing users to coordinate multiple AI coding agents and streamline repetitive tasks. This follows the app's upgrade with multi-agent abilities and its standalone macOS release earlier this year. The Codex app is available to various ChatGPT subscription tiers and saves session history across platforms.
Well, there goes any reason to buy an iPad Air
Apple has announced the MacBook Neo, a $599 13-inch laptop running macOS, which the author argues makes the iPad Air redundant. The Neo offers a real keyboard, trackpad, longer battery life, and better multitasking capabilities compared to the iPad Air, even with accessories.
The Sims 4 Getting Paid Mods Marketplace
Electronic Arts is launching The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace on March 17th for Windows and macOS. This new system will allow players to sell their custom content for The Sims 4, introducing a paid mods economy to the game.
iRacing Arcade Released
iRacing Arcade, a third-person multiplayer racing game developed by Original Fire Games and iRacing, has launched on Steam for Windows. The game is described as a fully featured racing experience.
Rumor that Microsoft plans to launch a 'modular' Windows 12 this year retracted by its source, refuted by…
A rumor suggesting Microsoft would launch a modular Windows 12 this year has been retracted and refuted by sources. Current reports indicate that Windows 12, featuring a redesigned interface with a floating taskbar and deeper AI integration, is now expected to launch in 2026. The new OS will reportedly require significant AI processing power, necessitating NPUs with at least 40 TOPS.
Malwarebytes says a fake Google Account security page is distributing 'what may be one of the most fully featured browser-based surveillance toolkits we have observed in the wild'
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has identified a sophisticated phishing campaign using a fake Google Account security page to distribute a highly capable browser-based surveillance toolkit. This malware can infect Windows, macOS, and Android devices, capable of clipboard monitoring, SMS interception, and even acting as a WebSocket relay to bypass network security. The Android version includes a custom keyboard for keystroke logging and notification listening for two-factor authentication codes.
Return to Dark Castle Released
Return to Dark Castle has been released on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This title revives the classic platformers Dark Castle and its sequel, which were originally launched for Macintosh in 1986.
Phantom Line Playtest
Antistatic Studios has launched a week-long playtest for Phantom Line, their co-op first-person shooter set in a post-nuclear war Europe. Players can join the playtest on Windows.
Necrophosis - Subconsciousness Announced
Dragonis Ares and Adonis Brosteanu have announced Necrophosis - Subconsciousness, a new DLC for the first-person horror adventure game Necrophosis. The DLC is coming soon to Windows via Steam and will require the base game.
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Playtest
The narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, developed by Schisma Games and published by 101XP, is now available for playtesting on Windows via Steam. Players can access the playtest through the game's Steam listing.
New Release: 0 A.D. Release 28: Boiorix news
Wildfire Games has released version 28, codenamed "Boiorix," for their free, open-source real-time strategy game 0 A.D. This update introduces a new German faction, gendered civilians, direct font rendering, and various engine upgrades. The release also marks the end of the game's Alpha phase, with the developers seeking contributors for video editing, social media, and design.
Hostage Simulator - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Hostage Simulator is a satirical text-based strategy game where players act as a criminal taking hostages. The objective is to negotiate with police, make demands, and escape before time runs out or SWAT intervenes. The game features a negotiation system, hostage commands, an escape vehicle system, and a black market shop.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.20.1 brings more essential bug fixes
Heroic Games Launcher v2.20.1 has been released, bringing essential bug fixes and improvements for managing games from Epic, GOG, and Amazon on Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update addresses issues with changing Epic Games accounts, resolves false error messages on some Linux distributions, and enhances download management based on internet connectivity.
City Hunter Review
This review covers the belated Western release of the 1990 City Hunter video game, developed by SUNSOFT and Red Art Games, and published by SUNSOFT and Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Available on platforms including Windows, TurboGrafx-16, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, the game offers simplistic action-platforming gameplay with adventure elements, reminiscent of Elevator Action and LucasArts titles. While praised for its faithfulness to the source material and inclusion of features like a rewind function, the game's dated mechanics and navigation issues are noted as significant drawbacks.
