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The Casting of Frank Stone Preview – Breaking Down The Game’s Cutting Room Floor Feature And Scope Of Choice
The Casting of Frank Stone may have new elements due to its ties to Dead by Daylight, but it remains a Supermassive horror game at its core. By that, I mean it’s a narrative-focused, choice-driven adventure that can result in numerous different outcomes based on your decisions and reaction time to sudden button prompts. Characters can be permanently killed off due to your actions, and this blueprint has given past Supermassive works like Until Dawn and especially The Quarry (which boasted 186 different outcomes) plenty of replayability for fans who wanted to see every possible route the story could take.…
Vivaldi, a Norwegian-based browser that focuses on customization, has joined forces with Proton. From today, the latest version of Vivaldi has Proton VPN built right into the browser, giving users access to a secure and privacy-focused VPN service without any extra downloads. Proton, the Swiss company best known for its email service, Proton Mail, delivers end-to-end encrypted services for consumers and professionals who prioritize privacy. The partnership is another move by European companies to provide European alternatives to big tech services, with Vivaldi CEO commenting: “We’re both European companies, proudly outside the orbit of Silicon Valley’s extractive playbook or China’s…
Motorola Razr 60 is said to be in the works as the latest entrant in the company’s Razr series. The launch date for the phone is not official yet, but it has reportedly been spotted on the TENAA website. The listing suggests the model number, design and a few specifications of the upcoming handset. A Motorola Razr 60 variant is listed with 18GB RAM, 1TB storage, a 3.6-inch cover display, and a 6.9-inch main screen. It is expected to be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset. XpertPick spotted the TENAA listing of Motorola Razr 60 with model number XT2553-2. The…
Bungie has announced layoffs affecting 220 employees. In a blog post, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons cites “rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions” as the primary factor while revealing some dramatic changes for the company going forward. These layoffs represent 17 percent of the studio’s workforce and affect every department of the company, with executive and senior leadership roles impacted most. Parsons states that departing employees will receive a “generous” exit package that includes severance, bonus, and health coverage. Bungie also plans to hold employee town halls, along with team and private individual meetings…
Poco F7 Ultra review: it’s the best Poco phone I’ve used “The Poco F7 Ultra improves on Poco phones of the past in design, camera, and software, making it the best phone from the brand we’ve used.” Pros Main camera takes vibrant photos Detailed telephoto camera Mature design Very fast charging, with wall charger in the box Cons Poor screen performance and protector Software suffers with bloatware, ads, and intrusive system notifications Table of Contents Table of Contents Specs Poco F7 Ultra: design Poco F7 Ultra: camera Poco F7 Ultra: performance Poco F7 Ultra: screen and software Poco F7 Ultra:…
Google is making changes to how it develops its open source Android operating system (OS) as part of efforts to streamline and optimise the development process, according to a report. While development of the next version of Android currently takes place on a public branch and an internal branch, Google will soon move all Android development to the latter. The company will continue to publish source code for new Android releases, which means the move isn’t likely to impact custom ROM developers and other platform developers.Why Google Will Develop Android on Its Internal BranchesAccording to an Android Authority report, Google…
Instagram is pulling back a feature from its app which was initially aimed at making the platform a more “fun and social” experience. Content Notes, introduced less than a year ago, lets users add notes to individual posts, photo carousels, and Reels which are only visible for a limited time and only to others followed by the uploader. As per the company head, this feature wasn’t widely adopted by Instagram users and hence, is being discontinued.No More Content Notes on InstagramIn a post on the social media platform, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared information about the discontinuation of the Content Notes feature.…
The 2002 Star Wars: Bounty Hunter video game is making is being updated and making its way to modern consoles and PCs and we decided to give it a look. The original game, now more than 20 years old, released on GameCube and PlayStation 2 and this new version adds all kinds of interesting bells and whistles. According to developer Aspyr, this version is a native port of the GameCube version of the game, as opposed to an emulation.The game also features contemporary controls and and overhauled camera system. You can watch the video for our full impressions and play…
Opera One browser has lately won a lot of plaudits for its slick implementation of useful AI features, a clean design, and a healthy bunch of chat integrations. Now, it is putting AI in command of your browser tabs, and in a good way. The new feature is called AI Tab Commands, and it essentially allows users to handle their tabs using natural language commands. All you need to do is summon the onboard Aria AI assistant, and it will handle the rest like an obedient AI butler. The overarching idea is to let the AI handle multiple tabs, and…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to go official next month. While the company hasn’t officially shared a launch date, rumours point to an announcement in the second week of April. Ahead of it, alleged marketing images of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series smartphone have surfaced on the Web. The new leaked renders show the Galaxy S25 Edge in three colour options and suggest a Titanium frame. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC alongside 12GB of RAM. The phone is anticipated to feature a 5.84mm thin build.Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Colour Options TippedAlleged promotional…