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news Recordly 1.3.5 Beta 2 brings reliability fixes, caption tools, and smoother screen recording workflows

Recordly 1.3.5 Beta 2 brings reliability fixes, caption tools, and smoother screen recording workflows

Recordly 1.3.5 Beta 2 is now available, giving creators, developers, and educators a new test build of the open source screen recording and editing app. The release focuses heavily on reliability, recording behavior, webcam handling, export correctness, captions, and project safety rather than adding one single headline feature. Recordly is designed as an all in one screen recording and editing tool for people who
news Internet Download Manager 6.43 Build 5 fixes Explorer crashes and download panel issues

Internet Download Manager 6.43 Build 5 fixes Explorer crashes and download panel issues

Internet Download Manager 6.43 Build 5 is now available, bringing a small but useful maintenance update for one of the most widely used download managers on Windows. The latest build focuses on stability and browser related fixes rather than adding major new features, but the changes should still matter if you rely on IDM for regular downloads or video capture prompts. IDM is built
news KillerPDF 1.6.2 improves navigation, zooming, translations, and image import handling

KillerPDF 1.6.2 improves navigation, zooming, translations, and image import handling

KillerPDF 1.6.2 is now available, bringing a set of usability fixes and smaller feature improvements to the lightweight open source PDF editor for Windows. The app is built for people who want offline PDF editing without subscriptions, installers, accounts, or telemetry, and it continues to run as a portable single executable. The tool is aimed at Windows 10 and Windows 11 x64 systems and
news Win11Debloat 07.11.2026 adds new Windows cleanup options and safer script handling

Win11Debloat 07.11.2026 adds new Windows cleanup options and safer script handling

Win11Debloat has received a new 07.11.2026 update, giving Windows 10 and Windows 11 owners more ways to remove unwanted apps, reduce tracking, disable intrusive features, and clean up the default Windows experience. The tool remains a lightweight PowerShell script, aimed at people who want a faster way to remove bloatware and adjust system settings without digging through menus one by one. The script is
news Xbox Game Pass July lineup adds Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, The Planet Crafter, and more

Xbox Game Pass July lineup adds Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, The Planet Crafter, and more

Xbox Game Pass is getting a new July lineup with several games arriving across cloud, console, handheld, and PC. The announcement comes during a difficult period for Xbox, as Microsoft continues major restructuring across its gaming division, but the subscription service is still moving ahead with its regular content updates. The latest batch includes a mix of returning classics, smaller releases, sports games, survival
news Valve releases Proton 11.0-1 with more Windows games now playable on SteamOS and Linux

Valve releases Proton 11.0-1 with more Windows games now playable on SteamOS and Linux

Valve has released Proton 11.0-1 for Steam, bringing a fresh round of compatibility improvements for SteamOS and Linux players. The update adds support for several games that can now run through Proton, while also moving a larger group of titles from Proton Experimental into the stable release. Proton remains one of the most important parts of Valve’s Linux gaming push. It allows Windows games
news NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW with RTX 5080 servers in Toronto and adds Black Flag Resynced support

NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW with RTX 5080 servers in Toronto and adds Black Flag Resynced support

NVIDIA is expanding GeForce NOW again, this time with new RTX 5080 powered servers rolling out in Toronto. The upgrade should improve cloud gaming access for Canadian subscribers, especially Ultimate members who want higher resolution, faster frame rates, and NVIDIA’s latest streaming features without relying on local PC hardware. The Toronto server expansion is part of NVIDIA’s broader push to bring stronger cloud gaming
news MLB The Show 26 and The Alters headline this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup

MLB The Show 26 and The Alters headline this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup

Xbox players have a new Free Play Days lineup for the weekend, with MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed available to try for a limited time. The promotion gives subscribers a chance to sample three very different games, covering sports, sci fi survival, and cooperative FPS action. This week’s offer comes with one important restriction. Unlike some previous Free Play Days weekends,
news Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on day one and sets a new Steam record for the series

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on day one and sets a new Steam record for the series

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has opened with a huge first day for Ubisoft, selling more than 2 million copies across platforms within 24 hours of launch. The remake of the 2013 pirate adventure has also set a new Steam record for the franchise, reaching a peak of 99,451 concurrent players on launch day. The strong start confirms that Black Flag still carries major
news Weekend PC game deals bring free Epic titles, Humble bundles, and major Steam discounts

Weekend PC game deals bring free Epic titles, Humble bundles, and major Steam discounts

This weekend’s PC game deals arrive after the biggest summer sales have mostly wrapped up, but there are still plenty of strong discounts across Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and Humble. The latest roundup includes two free Epic games, a fresh Humble Choice lineup, several low priced bundles, and a long list of discounted PC games covering RPGs, strategy titles, action games, and open
news NVIDIA releases GeForce driver 610.74 for DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

NVIDIA releases GeForce driver 610.74 for DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver, version 610.74, with launch support for DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revelations and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. The driver is aimed at GeForce RTX players who want optimized performance and access to the latest DLSS features in two major July releases. The update arrives alongside DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revelations, the new campaign expansion for
news Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok review: A strong expansion that makes the whole game better

Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok review: A strong expansion that makes the whole game better

Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Endless Ragnarok is a major expansion that does more than add new endgame content. It also improves the wider structure of the base game by making character progression smoother, reducing some of the original grind, and giving players more reasons to experiment with the roster. The expansion scored 8.7 in the review and was tested on PC. The base game already
news Splinter Cell remake reportedly stays close to the original while Far Cry 7 takes a riskier path

Splinter Cell remake reportedly stays close to the original while Far Cry 7 takes a riskier path

Ubisoft may be taking two very different approaches with two of its biggest upcoming projects. A new rumor claims the Splinter Cell remake is still being built as a faithful stealth game, while Far Cry 7 is reportedly moving toward a much more experimental survival and extraction focused structure. The information comes from Ubisoft leaker Rogue, who says the Splinter Cell remake is still
news IO Interactive keeps Project Fantasy alive after Xbox funding exit, but closes Istanbul studio

IO Interactive keeps Project Fantasy alive after Xbox funding exit, but closes Istanbul studio

IO Interactive is moving forward with Project Fantasy on its own after Xbox ended its external funding partnership for the game. The studio has regained full ownership of the project and its intellectual property, but the decision comes with a major cost: IOI is closing its Istanbul office and cutting staff as it reshapes the business around self funding. Project Fantasy was first revealed
news GTA Trilogy developer says fans were right about the backlash, but launch strategy made the damage worse

GTA Trilogy developer says fans were right about the backlash, but launch strategy made the damage worse

Grove Street Games has finally spoken more openly about Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy, The Definitive Edition, nearly five years after the remaster became one of the most criticized releases tied to Rockstar’s catalog. The studio agrees with much of the fan reaction, but it also believes the way the collection was released played a major role in how badly the situation unfolded. The
news Xbox’s Elder Scrolls VI strategy looks unclear after layoffs hit Bethesda Game Studios

Xbox’s Elder Scrolls VI strategy looks unclear after layoffs hit Bethesda Game Studios

Xbox’s latest layoffs have created new doubts around one of Microsoft’s most important upcoming games, The Elder Scrolls VI. The company has reportedly been shifting toward a franchise first strategy, with more attention on major brands such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Halo, DOOM, and Wolfenstein. But that plan now looks harder to understand after the studios behind several of those franchises were hit
news Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Jackdaw upgrades you should buy first

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Jackdaw upgrades you should buy first

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gives you access to Jackdaw upgrades soon after Edward takes control of the ship, but you should not spend your early materials randomly. The upgrade menu opens with several tempting options, and it is easy to spread Reales and resources across too many categories. That slows down progress and can leave the Jackdaw underpowered when stronger ships begin appearing
news How to find Bones in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and speed up Edward’s upgrades

How to find Bones in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and speed up Edward’s upgrades

Bones are one of the most useful resources in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced because they help you craft upgrades for Edward without relying only on animal hunting. While the game does not have deep RPG systems, it still lets you improve Edward’s health, ammo capacity, Remedy carrying limit, and other practical parts of his kit. If you want to make combat, exploration, and
news Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced combat guide: Two hidden mechanics that make fights much easier

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced combat guide: Two hidden mechanics that make fights much easier

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced changes the original game’s combat more than it may first seem. The remake keeps the familiar pirate adventure structure, but its updated combat system gives Edward Kenway more control, more reliable defensive tools, and a stronger sense of rhythm during crowded fights. The game explains the basics clearly enough. You attack, dodge, parry, counter, and chain takedowns when openings