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DayZ Plunges Players into the Desert with Massive Badlands Expansion, Coming in 2026
- Developer Bohemia Interactive has announced DayZ Badlands, the third major expansion for the survival game DayZ, introducing the largest official map in the game’s history - the war-scarred desert region of Nasdara Province, set to be released in 2026.
- The new expansion will challenge players with new environmental challenges such as droughts and increased need for hydration management in the harsh desert climate. The map covers 267 km² of desert terrain with abandoned cities, ruins, and oil fields.
- Key features of DayZ Badlands include region-specific content like new infected variants adapted to the desert heat, new items and firearms, as well as player-driven storytelling elements where factions can form and secrets can be uncovered in the desert landscape.
- Bohemia Interactive aims to deliver a punishing but rewarding experience with DayZ Badlands, inviting players to wishlist the expansion on Steam for its release in 2026.
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Pragmata is a secret Mega Man game claim fans dying for a new Mega Man game
- Pragmata, a sci-fi action game from Capcom, is generating excitement after Summer Game Fest.
- Some fans speculate that Pragmata might secretly be a new Mega Man game, but Capcom has not confirmed or denied this theory.
- The speculation is based on elements like the design of the protagonist, connections to Mega Man lore, and themes in the game.
- While it's unlikely that Pragmata is a Mega Man game, fans remain hopeful for a new installment in the beloved franchise.
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The Role of FPGAs in AI Acceleration
- FPGAs play a crucial role in accelerating AI workloads across various industries.
- They offer high throughput, parallelism, and adaptability for efficient AI model execution.
- FPGAs allow custom hardware data paths tailored to specific computational tasks.
- They excel in real-time inference, low-latency applications, and power efficiency.
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Polygon
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Overwatch 2’s clunkiest mode finally feels good to play now after crucial fix
- Overwatch 2 introduced the Flashpoint mode, which combined Control and Assault back in the summer of 2023.
- Initially, Flashpoint received criticism for its map designs, with players getting lost and matches becoming boring and predictable.
- Following a recent update in Overwatch 2 season 17, Flashpoint maps have been redesigned with shorter routes, more buildings, and shortcuts to encourage more dynamic gameplay.
- The redesign of Flashpoint has made the mode more enjoyable, allowing for greater hero ability utilization and strategic gameplay, turning it into one of the best modes in Overwatch 2.
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The PowerWash clean ‘em up genre is dead, long live the sci-fi undertaker sim
- Video games often deal with the issue of disposing of corpses, with various creative solutions like accelerated decomposition in horror games and despawning victims in shooters.
- Stealth simulation games require a level of respect towards bodies, requiring players to hide or dispose of cadavers to avoid raising alarms.
- In the gaming world, dealing with dead bodies poses technological challenges as they consume computing resources needed for the game's progression.
- The issue of managing corpses in video games reflects a curious intersection between practical gameplay mechanics and real-world considerations of memory management and respect for the deceased.
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Germany asks Apple and Google to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from app stores
- Germany's data protection commissioner has asked Apple and Google to remove the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores due to data privacy concerns.
- DeepSeek is accused of illegally transferring users' personal data to China, with concerns raised about the protection of German users' data in China.
- Attempts were made to request DeepSeek to meet non-EU data transfer requirements or withdraw the app voluntarily, but the company did not comply.
- Several countries, including Italy and the Netherlands, have taken actions against DeepSeek, citing concerns about personal data use, while U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to ban AI models from China for government use.
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BGR
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Windows 11 is finally killing the Blue Screen of Death
- Windows 11 is putting an end to the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error messages.
- The author switched to Mac over 15 years ago due to frustration with Windows and BSOD errors.
- With the release of Windows 11, the BSOD messages will now be displayed in black instead of blue.
- The author reflects on a smoother experience with fewer Windows issues after switching to Mac.
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EA CEO Andrew Wilson got a nice pay bump last year, while the company's workers earned less on average
- EA's CEO Andrew Wilson received a $30.5 million pay increase last year, totaling more than his previous earnings.
- In contrast, EA's full-time workers saw a decrease in their average pay, amounting to $117,000, down from $149,000 in 2024.
- The salary disparity between Wilson and the median pay of EA employees has been highlighted, prompting discussions about income gaps within the company.
- Despite Wilson's substantial increase in pay, the company also rewarded top executives with pay raises compared to the previous year.
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Tech Radar
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Forget the Blue Screen of Death – Windows is replacing it with an even more terrifying Black Screen of Death
- Microsoft is replacing the Windows 11 Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) with a Black Screen of Death after decades of the original BSoD's presence on multiple Windows iterations.
- The change aims to provide more clarity and concise information to help troubleshoot user errors easily, and it is scheduled to roll out later this summer.
- The transition from blue to black may seem like an odd design change, but the stop code will still be present to offer insight into potential issues.
- While some believe the update will be beneficial for troubleshooting, concerns exist about potential complications or bugs with the new Black Screen of Death, especially given past Windows 11 update issues.
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Dew Drop – June 27, 2025 (#4448)
- Top links in the tech world covering various topics and updates.
- Articles on web & cloud development, WinUI, AI, design, mobile development, etc.
- Podcasts, community events, database updates, Microsoft announcements, and more.
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Forgot Your Mac Password? Here’s How to Reset It
- Forgetting your Mac login password can be a frustrating experience, but Apple provides reliable solutions to help you regain access through methods outlined in their video guide.
- Two primary password reset methods are discussed: using your Apple ID and the macOS Recovery Assistant, with initial troubleshooting steps recommended before proceeding.
- If your Apple ID is linked to your Mac account, a password reset using it is convenient and secure. Otherwise, the macOS Recovery Assistant method can be used, varying based on your Mac's processor type.
- After resetting your password, additional security steps are advised to prevent future issues, thus enhancing the overall security of your Mac system.
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TechJuice
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Microsoft Officially Retires the “Blue Screen of Death” Error
- Microsoft has replaced the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a black background in Windows 11, making it the most noticeable visual update to the crash screen since its introduction.
- The black BSOD was initially introduced in early Windows 11 builds but temporarily reverted to blue. With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has finalized the switch to black.
- Despite the color change, the crash screen's message and function remain the same, offering a sleeker visual experience in alignment with Windows 11's design.
- Reports suggest Microsoft may further experiment with the BSOD design, including a possible 'soft-blow' text overlay to guide users after a crash.
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This Arcade Shooter is OVERLOADED with Zombies! Can You Survive the Mayhem?
- Zombies Overloaded is a new arcade shooter game that traps players in a room with relentless waves of zombies, available on multiple platforms.
- Players must survive against endless waves of undead using various weapons that randomly spawn in the room.
- Boss battles occur every five waves, presenting unique challenges that escalate in difficulty with each encounter.
- The game offers intense arcade horde survival, escalating boss battles, and a competitive element through high score leaderboard rankings.
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The Revolution Will Be Rhythmic – Antro Drops its Beat on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 & PC!
- Antro, a rhythm-action puzzle platformer, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £12.49.
- The game is set in ANTRO, an underground city where music is forbidden, and a rebellion is brewing.
- Players take on the role of Nittch, a delivery courier caught in the middle of the uprising, where every action is synchronized to the beat of music.
- Antro offers music-driven gameplay, rhythmic platforming, and parkour elements as players navigate through the divided city and join the rebellion against the totalitarian regime of La Cúpula.
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Steam's popular Bongo Cat clicker is losing money, but its worth to its devs lies elsewhere
- Despite being one of the most-played games on Steam, a Bongo Cat clicker game is reportedly losing money for its developers, Irox Games.
- The true value of the game lies in promoting another game by the same developers, helping it gain visibility on Steam pre-release popularity charts.
- About 50% of the Bongo Cat's player base consists of bots farming and selling in-game items for real money on Steam's community market.
- The developers are using Bongo Cat as an advertisement platform for their upcoming game, Oku, distributing cosmetics to viewers of Oku's trailer.
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