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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s accessibility doesn’t ‘dilute’ the game: ‘It’s the opposite’
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown game is designed to be hard and also from the ground up to be accessible. Ubisoft Montpellier integrated accessibility options into every part of the game. According to senior game designers, Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s accessibility has set a new standard for accessibility in the brutal Metroidvania genre.
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has a lot of features that players have come to expect from games, like multiple difficulty options, subtitles, and aim assist. Where Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s accessibility shines the brightest is in how its development process — accessibility built into each step — allowed its developers to innovate.
- The guided mode in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was developed to help players explore the game's secrets without completely removing the thrill of being lost in the game. The root to reach certain objectives in the game is still left for the players to explore while the map pinpoints important markers helping them reach there.
- The screenshot markers are called memory shards in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown that allows players to take screenshots and pin them to the map. The idea behind the implementation of the screenshot feature in the game was to keep the player's attention towards observing the game's world in detail.
- The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team faced several challenges during the development phase, and the biggest lesson learned was the importance of distributing accessibility throughout the game by default — as part of the original design process, with all developers involved.
- Although Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team has been disbanded, the team members are immensely proud of the work they created, with more than 1 million copies sold. It was a reminder that the process works. Each team member is proud and believes, there's a lot to achieve when they work together and when they work with their heart.
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Apple winds down work on iPhone hardware subscription service
- Apple has ended its work on an iPhone hardware subscription service.
- The project aimed to offer consumers the option to pay monthly fees and receive new phones each year.
- The subscription effort, overseen by Apple Pay group, was discontinued with the team being reassigned to other projects.
- The cancellation was due to setbacks like software bugs, regulatory concerns, and executive decisions.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted on 24th February
- Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted on 24th February.
- The game will no longer be available for purchase and will be removed from digital storefronts.
- Online servers will be shut down, but the single player campaign will still be playable for existing owners.
- The game received mixed reviews and failed to live up to its potential.
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Acorn 8
- Acorn 8 introduces new commands like 'Select Subject', 'Mask Subject', and 'Remove Background' that use machine learning.
- Acorn 8 now features an on-canvas ruler for measuring distances, straightening images, or redefining DPI.
- Acorn 8 allows reading CSV files and dynamically replacing text or bitmap graphics based on the data.
- OpenGL has been completely removed from Acorn 8, making it 100% Metal-based.
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The Developers Who Came in From the Cold
- In 2020, the macOS 11 beta version broke ACE, an audio capture technology, causing damage.
- Initially, Apple rejected appeals for assistance but later engaged in discussions.
- A plan was developed, allowing temporary use of ACE and working with Apple on a sanctioned audio capture method.
- The transition to ARK, a new audio capture system, has been completed, providing hassle-free functionality.
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Lost Soul Aside re-emerges with 2025 release for PS5 and PC
- Lost Soul Aside, a highly anticipated action-adventure RPG, has re-emerged with a new trailer.
- The game is set to be released in 2025 for PS5 and PC.
- Inspired by the Final Fantasy series, Lost Soul Aside features a hero trying to save his sister and humanity from interdimensional invaders.
- Developed by Bing Yang, Lost Soul Aside offers fast-paced combat and challenging boss battles.
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Microsoft’s PC accessories are back, this time with a stylish helping hand from Incase
- Microsoft has partnered with Incase to revive its PC accessories lineup.
- The new lineup includes 23 versatile and affordable accessories.
- Microsoft's Surface range still focuses on premium gear with cutting-edge technology.
- The collaboration with Incase brings a stylish design to the revived accessories.
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Indy’s puzzles make me feel way too smart
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers challenging and refreshing puzzles.
- The game replicates the experience of Indy solving puzzles in the movies.
- The game presents a diverse range of challenging and fun riddles.
- Puzzles in the game are optional and can be revisited anytime, providing a sense of accomplishment.
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See the New Infinity Nikki Paid Outfits
- Infold Games has released new Infinity Nikki paid outfits after the latest maintenance.
- The outfits include Exploration Season costumes and gacha banners outfits.
- The Exploration Season outfits are Timeless Echo, Unseen Entity, and Woolfruit Siesta.
- The gacha banners outfits are Dreamy Glimmer and Froggy Fashion.
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What’s new for Apple TV in tvOS 18.3
- Apple has released the first beta of tvOS 18.3, expected to be released in January.
- tvOS 18.3 will add robot vacuum support to the Home app on Apple TV and iPhone.
- Screen saver categories 'TV and Movies' and 'Soundscapes' are no longer present in tvOS 18.3 beta's code.
- Apple fans are eagerly waiting for the release of new Apple TV hardware.
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“Level Up Your Gaming Setup with the Ultimate Extended Mouse Pad — Anti-Slip, Durable, and Extra…
- The Gaming Mouse Pad MPX-02 is the ultimate solution for those seeking comfort, precision, and durability.
- Designed to enhance your gaming and productivity experience, this extended mouse pad combines functionality and aesthetics to elevate any desk setup.
- Key Features: Smooth surface for optimized speed and control, anti-slip base for stability, stitched edges for durability, 0.1-inch thickness for wrist comfort.
- Limited supplies available, so don't miss out on upgrading your setup with this game-changing accessory.
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STALKER 2 is already profitable and will receive expansions, studio owner says
- STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is already profitable, according to GSC Game World owner Maxim Krippa.
- The team worked tirelessly before the release, wanting to bring hope and pride to Ukraine.
- STALKER 2 will receive at least two expansions and multiplayer due to its success.
- GSC Game World aims to elevate Ukraine with the STALKER franchise, and negotiations for a series on Netflix are underway.
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How to use ChatGPT with Siri on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Apple has collaborated with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Siri and other Apple Intelligence features to handle complex requests.
- Users of Apple's iPhones, iPads, and Macs with Apple silicon chips can use this feature and ChatGPT without an OpenAI account.
- The ChatGPT integration can be set up through device settings and can also be used for creating images, taking screenshots, and accessing text summary tools.
- Users can also instruct Siri to use ChatGPT directly without tapping the 'Use ChatGPT' button.
- However, if you go over the limit of ChatGPT's advanced capabilities, subsequent requests will be processed using the basic version.
- OpenAI's data privacy policies apply when signing in to a ChatGPT account, but users can control how their requests help train the system.
- If desired, users can turn off the ChatGPT integration or restrict it using Screen Time Parental Controls.
- ChatGPT with Siri is currently supported only on certain devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 series.
- Users can also use ChatGPT with the new iPad mini and all iPads and Macs with Apple silicon chips.
- ChatGPT integration also works well with Siri's typing functionality in addition to voice commands.
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A new era for Windows: Can Microsoft’s longtime engine power another tech revolution?
- Microsoft is pinning its hope on AI to give new life to Windows.
- Windows debuted in 1985 as a “graphical operating environment which runs on the Microsoft MS-DOS operating system.”
- Due to the success of Windows, Microsoft has vast financial resources and strategic advantages, including its own massive cloud and AI infrastructure.
- Microsoft has been working with silicon manufacturers and PC makers to augment the CPU and GPU with a powerful new chip — a neural processing unit, or NPU — to run advanced AI programs directly on the machine.
- The first steps into the AI era have been shaky. Microsoft’s efforts to give Windows a photographic memory with the new “Recall” feature were delayed due to security and privacy questions.
- Despite the decline, Microsoft’s global share of the desktop PC market is still around 70%, setting it apart and giving Microsoft a platform to promote AI apps.
- Through Windows and AI, Microsoft wants to make the operating system 'a more personalized experience than ever before.'
- In this new era, Microsoft will tap into its ecosystem to spark third-party applications on Windows, this time taking advantage of the NPU, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI features.
- There is huge opportunity for AI to allow users to compile code for each person on the planet, creating a new era for Windows.
- Windows' goal is to be an orchestrator, delegating tasks to the most efficient chip for the job. But a high-level purpose, rather than glitzy new features, will be a trend going forward.
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Polygon
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What time does Marvel Rivals’ Winter Celebration event release in your time zone?
- The Winter Celebration 2024 is the first winter event for Marvel Rivals.
- The event releases at 2 a.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20 on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
- It introduces five new winter-themed skins and a new game mode called Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival.
- The event features characters like Groot, Jeff the Land Shark, Magik, Rocket Raccoon, and Venom with winter-themed looks.
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