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Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

Did Copilot uninstall from your computer recently? You're not alone. At least Microsoft is working on a fix. Plus, Satya Nadella has created a new Office of Strategy and Transformation to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the AI era. Discord finally has a Social SDK now, Copilot for Gaming is preparing for mobile testing, and a Call of Duty franchise sale that brings savings up to 67 percent off. Lastly, Paul's app pick is a free, open source, third-party File Explorer replacement that is beautiful and highly customizable. And it never badgers you to backup to OneDrive. Windows March security update hilariously removes Copilot app from Windows 11 New Canary build today Release Preview (today): 24H2 ahead of Week D Release Preview: 23H2 and Windows 10 ahead of Week D Dev, Beta, Beta (23H3) - Voice access suggestions, File Explorer fix Paint is getting new Cocreator features New Notepad and Snipping Tool features for all Microsoft Microsoft announces vague transformation that could be important FTC to move forward with Microsoft antitrust probe Microsoft no longer includes power supply with Surface PCs sold in Europe AI/Dev Gemini adds Canvas and Audio Overview features Plus, Gemini is replacing Assistant in Android (and Chromebook) Zoom AI Companion is going agentic Meta claims one billion downloads of Llama AI models Microsoft ships .NET 10 Preview 2 Xbox Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Xbox Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for $29.99 Here are the new games heading to Game Pass in second half of March Epic Games and Qualcomm partner on bringing games to WOA Discord has an SDK now Google Play Games for PC is adding native games Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Call of Duty titles are on sale in the Microsoft Store App pick of the week: Files RunAs Radio this week: Managing AI Costs with Sonia Cuff Brown liquor pick of the week: Toki Suntory Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com zscaler.com/security 1password.com/windowsweekly

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is and isn't doing well, Microsoft 365 is and isn't going up and price, and I bought something again. Check out Start11 v2.5! - https://www.stardock.com/products/start11/ Disclaimer - I work at Stardock and we make this product. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-9:25 Gaming News: 9:25-13:40 Questions: 13:40-23:57 Outro: 23:57-24:18

Microsoft nearly shipped an update to add a new dynamic feature for Windows but what was once canceled, has now been revealed. Add dynamic wallpapers to Windows with DeskScapes - https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/ I work at Stardock who makes DeskScapes Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:42 Tech News: 00:42-7:06 Gaming News: 7:06-8:28 Questions: 8:28-15:44 Outro: 15:44-16:02

No matter how much effort Microsoft expends on the Start Menu, it will never please everyone. The Start Menu does offer a lot of customizations, but if you really want to take control there's Start 11 from Stardock. In Short Circuits: Updating to the latest version of Windows 24H2 created some significant problems on my primary computer, but the update worked flawlessly on the tablet computer. This is why every operating system update needs to be approached with caution. • Too many organizations still force users to change their passwords too frequently, mistakenly believing that doing so improves security. The opposite is true.

This Week Paul has a guest! Brad Sams from Stardock gives us a look at the customization possibilities in Windows 11 with their popular app Start11. Host: Paul Thurrott Guest: Brad Sams Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This Week Paul has a guest! Brad Sams from Stardock gives us a look at the customization possibilities in Windows 11 with their popular app Start11. Host: Paul Thurrott Guest: Brad Sams Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This Week Paul has a guest! Brad Sams from Stardock gives us a look at the customization possibilities in Windows 11 with their popular app Start11. Host: Paul Thurrott Guest: Brad Sams Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This Week Paul has a guest! Brad Sams from Stardock gives us a look at the customization possibilities in Windows 11 with their popular app Start11. Host: Paul Thurrott Guest: Brad Sams Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

This episode contains: All three mighty hosts are here this week. Devon shares that a family is moving in next door. He wonders if they should build a ping-pong fence to create a “play-berhood.” Steven updates us on his mini painting projects and talks about getting life back on track. Ben recounts the long journey of reclaiming space on macOS and solving the wallpaper bug. He mentions tools like Wallpaper Engine and Fences by Stardock. Future or Now? Let's Get Skeptical: Ben discusses the rise of AI-powered photo editing tools like the Pixel 9's Magic Editor, which can create highly realistic fake images. This technology challenges our assumptions about the authenticity of photographs. Read more on The Verge In related news, a lawyer used ChatGPT in federal court, with disastrous results. Read more on Forbes Steven talks about The Acolyte being canceled and shares his thoughts on how loud idiots should be ignored. He also gives early impressions of Star Wars Outlaws after playing 10-12 hours. It's an open-world game, but it lacks the strong hook found in Fallen Order. Book Club: We discuss I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison. This chilling short story explores a dystopian future where a supercomputer has destroyed humanity, save for five individuals it tortures eternally. Goodreads Comic Adaptation Next week we are reading: Falling Down (The Boy in the Iron Box Book 1) by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Amazon Link   (this post created in large part by chat gpt and edited by Steven)

This week is all about artificial intelligence, starting with the many ways AI can be used to improve images and sometimes create scenes that do not exist in real life. There are also applications for old and new motion pictures. In Short Circuits: We'll move on to how AI might soon be used to help applications like Waze and Google Maps evaluate more conditions that affect your route. • Is the last place we should ever expect to find AI on the Desktop? Probably not. But is Stardock the last firm we'd ever expect to put it there? Let's ponder that.

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves. Xbox strategy reveal It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it) All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now) Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too) The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best") Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc. A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation." Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles." Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs. Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP) Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs Build 2024 Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites Microsoft 365 Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out AI Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^ Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant Xbox Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Melissa.com/twit

Windows 11 cannot be installed on certain computers, mainly older models that lack sufficient hardware, but it is possible to force-install Windows 11 on computers that would fail otherwise because they lack hardware security features. In Short Circuits: With so many free email clients, you might wonder why anyone would be willing to pay $60 per year for one. Anyone who uses multiple mobile devices and wishes the same application was available for all portable and desktop systems might consider it. • If, like me, you're someone who customizes the look and feel of Windows beyond what Microsoft allows, Stardock's Icon Packager is a quick and easy way to make big changes.

The Sysinternals suite of utilities has been around since the 1990s and has been part of Microsoft since 2006. More than 70 utilities make Sysinternals essential for all Windows computer users and today we'll take a look at just two of them. In Short Circuits: Believable sound effects are essential for motion pictures and podcasts, but it's not an easy process. The first step involves identifying and obtaining the right sounds. • Some Windows users like to keep all of their commonly used applications on the Desktop. That has never been my preferred method, but one of the applications included in Stardock's Object Desktop suite has convinced me to make better use of the Desktop.

Microsoft's new PC Manager takes the place of some other utilities such as CCleaner and offers quick, easy access to built-in Windows functions that are often several layers deep in Settings or the Control Panel. In Short Circuits: If you've ever wished you could unsend an email because you forgot to add an attachment or make an important point, SendLater will save the day, but only if you use Thunderbird. • Stardock's SoundPackager makes it easy to add, change, or delete sounds that Windows plays to notify users of specific events, and it cost just $5.

Like the Windows 11 Start Menu or hate it, Start11 from Stardock can make it better. Maybe you'd like the start menu to work the way it did in Windows 7, 8, or 10. Maybe you like the Windows 11 approach, but would like to add some features. That's the point of Start11. In Short Circuits: Python is a popular programming language. It's powerful, but the basics are easy to learn. If you've looked at Python because it's now supported by Excel, you've already started. Maybe this is a language most computer users should be familiar with. • The TechByter website was down for several hours on 8 November and getting a straight answer from the hosting service turned out to be much more difficult than it should have been. Twenty Years Ago (only on the website): Numerous “If Microsoft Made Automobiles” and “If Apple Was An Airline” pieces have circulated on the internet. In late 2003, I received a copy of “If Microsoft|Apple Made Elevators” and I included it on Technology Corner. Enjoy!

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss Microsoft's latest earnings report, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip, Windows on Arm's future, passkey support for Amazon accounts, Dave Cutler's awesomeness, Stardock's 30th anniversary, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 2024, and more! Microsoft earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $22.3 billion on revenues of $56.5 billion in the quarter ending September 30, 2023. Those figures are up 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Analysis: Activision Blizzard, Windows, Surface, Xbox and gaming, Office and Microsoft 365, and the evolving impact of AI Google earnings: net income of $19.7 billion on revenues of $76.7 billion, ads are 71 percent of total revenues, Google Cloud disappoints Windows on Arm Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Elite X for Windows on Arm PCs Promises, promises, but if this fails again, it's over... for Qualcomm Qualcomm's WOA deal expires next year and NVIDIA and AMD are on the way Windows Dave Cutler sat down for a THREE HOUR interview. This is a must watch. Some key points here Beta build last week with three changes (gradual rollout): system components in All apps display a System badge, Xbox Game Bar is just Game Bar now, the improved casting experience New Canary build today adds Copilot?? Windows 11 Field Guide: the 23H2 update has begun with 9 chapters done so far OneDrive: just when you thought it was safe to go back in the cloud storage Windows 7/8.x products key don't work in Windows 10 either, sorry Celebrate Stardock's 30 years of making Windows better - by buying some of its products Satya Nadella said he regretted killing Windows Phone? Not exactly Xbox Microsoft revives the "Power Your Dreams" ad campaign for the holidays Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Add passkeys to your Amazon account right now App pick of the week: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024 RunAs Radio this week: Choosing Azure Data Storage Solutions with Nicole Stevens Brown liquor pick of the week: Burgas 63 Barrel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: hid.link/ww GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/ 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Netflix raises prices, Stardock turns 30, and app models.

In the last few months, we've seen a lot of focus on generative AIs, also known as plagiarism engines. As the models advance, so do the systems that get built around them. This week's internet focus is on a ChatGPT wrapper called Auto-GPT, which allows you to build chained tasks for ChatGPT.What is Auto-GPT?Auto-GPT is a task-oriented wrapper for ChatGPT, an open-source generative AI. It allows users to quickly and easily define tasks for ChatGPT, such as question answering or summarization. The Auto-GPT system is designed with ease of use in mind, allowing users to rapidly design and deploy conversational applications without having to write complex code. Auto-GPT also provides a range of features to customize the behavior and output of ChatGPT, including the ability to define custom responses, enable natural language generation, and add new tasks from templates.The system can be used via the project's website, but it is more commonly used when installed locally. It can be run on Windows, Linux, or macOS, though it is a little less attractive in this instance. To use it, you will need an account with ChatGPT, as well as an API key. It is important to note that API keys get a limited number of requests, so use the system sparingly.The primary usage is to give the system a series of goals which it then uses the underlying language model to accomplish in order. It will then produce a series of steps in order to accomplish the goal. Normally it will ask for permission to take each step in its process, but you can batch approve the requests.Avram's previous testUsing Auto-GPT, Avram created a process to research the best How To guide to produce, write the guide, and then export the result as a text document. The system decided that the topic should be about customizing the Start menu in Windows 11. Using a PC Mag article as its basis, the system created a guide. However, it took 20 minutes before a final result was created. This is because the system was continually displeased with its own work.In one instance, it said that it needed user feedback on the guide before it could call it complete. Avram gave it permission to get that user feedback, which only took a few seconds. This seems less like it got user feedback and more like the incident where an AI tricked a user into filling out a Captcha by claiming it was a blind person.No mater the process it went through, the end result was terrible and inaccurate. The whole thing came in around 50 words, with step titles and no actual description. But, even the steps were wrong. The system did not understand the difference between the Start menu and Start11, a product from Stardock which helps improve the customization of the Start menu. So, when all was said and done, the output was an inaccurate ripoff of an existing article which would help no one.

Rob and Ben sat down with Brad Wardell, the CEO of Stardock, and discussed with him the future of Galactic Civilizations 4, what may have gone wrong in its development, but where it's headed now, and how AI has started to shape game development. Music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission. This show wouldn't be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our eXplorminate Podcast Patreon. For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

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Join Rob and Drexy as they speak with Derek Paxton, the Vice President of Stardock Operations and the Lead Designer of Galactic Civilizations 4, and Henry Pailing, the Community Lead for Stardock. Together they discuss the design philosophy of Galactic Civilizations 4, the lessons learned so far in Early Access, and the content yet to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Windows 11, Microsoft HoloLens, Microsoft 365 Microsoft Issues First Windows 11 Build of the New Year Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Build to the Dev Channel Stardock Releases Start11 v1.1 Tip: Get the New Windows 11 Media Player Now AR/VR/XR Microsoft Hit by Defections as Tech Giants Battle for Talent to Build the Metaverse - WSJ Meta Platforms Halts VR and AR Operating System Project — The Information Magic Leap Targets Medical Customers for Its Augmented Reality Headset - Bloomberg CES 2022: Microsoft, Qualcomm to collaborate on custom augmented-reality chips Microsoft 365 Microsoft is rolling out the ability to chat across personal and business Teams accounts Microsoft adds more Teams, Viva features for frontline workers Microsoft Surface Surface Pro 8 with LTE is now available to order from the Microsoft Store | Windows Central Xbox Report: Microsoft Has Sold 12 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles Sony to Continue PS4 Production Through 2022 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: How to use the Quick Access menu App pick of the week: Firefox 96 Codename pick of the week: Gibraltar Cocktail pick of the week: Blue Bomber Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: newrelic.com/windows Melissa.com/twit

Windows 11, Microsoft HoloLens, Microsoft 365 Microsoft Issues First Windows 11 Build of the New Year Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Build to the Dev Channel Stardock Releases Start11 v1.1 Tip: Get the New Windows 11 Media Player Now AR/VR/XR Microsoft Hit by Defections as Tech Giants Battle for Talent to Build the Metaverse - WSJ Meta Platforms Halts VR and AR Operating System Project — The Information Magic Leap Targets Medical Customers for Its Augmented Reality Headset - Bloomberg CES 2022: Microsoft, Qualcomm to collaborate on custom augmented-reality chips Microsoft 365 Microsoft is rolling out the ability to chat across personal and business Teams accounts Microsoft adds more Teams, Viva features for frontline workers Microsoft Surface Surface Pro 8 with LTE is now available to order from the Microsoft Store | Windows Central Xbox Report: Microsoft Has Sold 12 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles Sony to Continue PS4 Production Through 2022 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: How to use the Quick Access menu App pick of the week: Firefox 96 Codename pick of the week: Gibraltar Cocktail pick of the week: Blue Bomber Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: newrelic.com/windows Melissa.com/twit

Windows 11, Microsoft HoloLens, Microsoft 365 Microsoft Issues First Windows 11 Build of the New Year Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Build to the Dev Channel Stardock Releases Start11 v1.1 Tip: Get the New Windows 11 Media Player Now AR/VR/XR Microsoft Hit by Defections as Tech Giants Battle for Talent to Build the Metaverse - WSJ Meta Platforms Halts VR and AR Operating System Project — The Information Magic Leap Targets Medical Customers for Its Augmented Reality Headset - Bloomberg CES 2022: Microsoft, Qualcomm to collaborate on custom augmented-reality chips Microsoft 365 Microsoft is rolling out the ability to chat across personal and business Teams accounts Microsoft adds more Teams, Viva features for frontline workers Microsoft Surface Surface Pro 8 with LTE is now available to order from the Microsoft Store | Windows Central Xbox Report: Microsoft Has Sold 12 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles Sony to Continue PS4 Production Through 2022 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: How to use the Quick Access menu App pick of the week: Firefox 96 Codename pick of the week: Gibraltar Cocktail pick of the week: Blue Bomber Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: newrelic.com/windows Melissa.com/twit

Windows 11, Microsoft HoloLens, Microsoft 365 Microsoft Issues First Windows 11 Build of the New Year Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Build to the Dev Channel Stardock Releases Start11 v1.1 Tip: Get the New Windows 11 Media Player Now AR/VR/XR Microsoft Hit by Defections as Tech Giants Battle for Talent to Build the Metaverse - WSJ Meta Platforms Halts VR and AR Operating System Project — The Information Magic Leap Targets Medical Customers for Its Augmented Reality Headset - Bloomberg CES 2022: Microsoft, Qualcomm to collaborate on custom augmented-reality chips Microsoft 365 Microsoft is rolling out the ability to chat across personal and business Teams accounts Microsoft adds more Teams, Viva features for frontline workers Microsoft Surface Surface Pro 8 with LTE is now available to order from the Microsoft Store | Windows Central Xbox Report: Microsoft Has Sold 12 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles Sony to Continue PS4 Production Through 2022 Tips and Picks Tip of the week: How to use the Quick Access menu App pick of the week: Firefox 96 Codename pick of the week: Gibraltar Cocktail pick of the week: Blue Bomber Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: newrelic.com/windows Melissa.com/twit

Thanks for joining us OnPodcast fans! And welcome back to another episode. We had a very special episode this week in lieu of our usual programming and news recaps. We chatted with Huw, the man behind the Windows on Windows YouTube Channel, and also announced a special giveaway thanks to the folks at Stardock and the Start11 team.

Our Adventurers battle for their lives against Aurangaul and his drow minions. Their trophy is a Crystal of Creation The Greystone of Gargath. All the while a battle of great wizards brews above as Bane, Elminster, and Halaster Blackcloak via for control of this ancient artifact. Will our Adventurers defeat this foe, snatch the Crystal of Creation for themselves, or end up being heaps of ash upon Stardock itself? Only time will tell.

In this episode our Adventurers enter Halaster Blackcloak's treasure room in The Crystal Labyrinth of Undermountain. There they come upon Mimic pedestals and unlock The Greystone of Gargath an ancient artifact of Krynn and A Crystal of Creation. Will they survive this new threat, retrieve this powerful magical item, or will they TPK in stupendous fashion? Only time will tell.

In this episode our adventurers search for the Crystal of Creation, The Greystone which is hidden in Halaster's treasure room. They save an Cleric and get into a fight with a Fire Lizard and some Grell. We are playing 1996 Undermountain: Stardock by Steven E. Schend with a little tweaks for storytelling.

In this episode our Adventurers delve deeper into The Crystal Labyrinth in Undermountain in hopes to steal a Crystal of Creation. Will the invisible walls drive them insane and can they survive against the Mad Mage's beasts or will a wondering Halfling lead them astray? Only time will tell. We are playing 1996 Undermountain: Stardock by Steven E. Schend with a little tweaks for storytelling.

While Bellinak's Adventurers travel to Ravnica, Bane has discovered the location of the next Crystal of Creation, an ancient artifact from Krynn. He has tasked Carnith Daygore an Aberrant mind Sorcerer, Og'thatha a Druid Barbarian and Throvyth Arythethar an Echo Knight to bring it to him. Will they succeed? Only time will tell. We are playing 1996 Undermountain: Stardock by Steven E. Schend with a little tweaks for storytelling.

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss all the latest news in the 4X and strategy world and there's A LOT of it! From new announcements from Stardock to new footage of Distant Worlds 2 to the unveiling of new games from Slitherine, the eXplorminate gang discuss it all, just like your friendly Galactic News Network anchors ;) Brought to you by our patrons. Want to support us? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast. Be sure to join the eXplorminate News Network at https://www.reddit.com/r/eXNN Outro song by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. Used with permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Rob and Ben had a lengthy conversation with Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock, and the Creative Director of their upcoming, highly anticipated 4X game, Galactic Civilizations 4. Rob and Ben had a lot of questions and Brad had a lot of answers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Perry and David take the Hugo Time Machine on an expedition to the year 1966, the year when Dune won the Best Novel award The Big Jab (01:48) 2021 Locus Awards shortlists (04:11) Hugo Time Machine 1966 (01:20:06) Worldcon in 1966 (01:08) First Nebula Awards (02:50) Marque and Reprisal by Poul Anderson (08:36) Stardock by Fritz Leiber (04:59) The Day of the Great Shout by Phillip Jose Farmer (07:55) The Doors of his Face by Roger Zelazny (05:56) “Repent Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman by Harlan Ellision (06:21) Comparison with Nebulas (05:05) The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein (04:15) The Squares of the City by John Brunner (06:05) Skylark DuQuesne by E. E. Smith (03:59) Dune by Frank Herbert (09:58) And Call Me Conrad by Roger Zelazny (08:01) Other possible nominees (04:37) Windup (01:01) Image created by smithytomy - www.freepik.com

Perry and David take the Hugo Time Machine on an expedition to the year 1966, the year when Dune won the Best Novel award The Big Jab (01:48) 2021 Locus Awards shortlists (04:11) Hugo Time Machine 1966 (01:20:06) Worldcon in 1966 (01:08) First Nebula Awards (02:50) Marque and Reprisal by Poul Anderson (08:36) Stardock by Fritz Leiber (04:59) The Day of the Great Shout by Phillip Jose Farmer (07:55) The Doors of his Face by Roger Zelazny (05:56) “Repent Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman by Harlan Ellision (06:21) Comparison with Nebulas (05:05) The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein (04:15) The Squares of the City by John Brunner (06:05) Skylark DuQuesne by E. E. Smith (03:59) Dune by Frank Herbert (09:58) And Call Me Conrad by Roger Zelazny (08:01) Other possible nominees (04:37) Windup (01:01) Click here for more info and links Image created by smithytomy - www.freepik.com

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! For today's review, Zach is jumping into the incredibly daunting and intimidating, Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition. Fun fact about GC2UE; its developer, Stardock Entertainment, is actually a Michigan based game and software development company! For those on the East and West coasts, might not seem like a lot; however, it's rather rare in the Midwest. Here's a brief synopsis from Steam: Galactic Civilizations II is the sequel to 2003's hit turn-based strategy game of the same name. The player takes on the role of the leader of a space-faring civilization and must guide its expansion in a hostile galaxy. Gamers must balance their economic, technological, diplomatic, cultural, and military power to forge alliances, fight wars, and ultimately dominate the galaxy. The game is single-player and allows the player to play randomly generated galactic maps or play through a multi-mission campaign that tells the story of an ancient enemy called the Dread Lords.Welcome to the Never Ending Backlog.Important Links:Developer's Site: https://www.stardock.com/games/Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/202200/Galactic_Civilizations_II_Ultimate_Edition/

Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they discuss the news of the past couple weeks and then launch into a deep discussion of Soren Johnson's new 4X game, Old World. ----The 4Xchange #5 Outline---- Old World, Formerly "10 Crowns", Out!: A game that we're clearly a bit enamored with here at eXplorminate, Old World is set to release into Early Access at 11a EDT tomorrow, May 5th! As a gentle reminder, we'd love for those of you who plan to purchase Old World to use the creator tag "EXPLORMINATE" at checkout in the Epic Games Store or you can use THIS LINK HERE (we love you!). Pax Nova eXits Early Access!: As it entered into v1.0, Pax Nova gained a lot of content, AI improvements, pacing improvements, and much more. Rob is pretty positive on it so far, but we will have our final critical take on it within the next couple of weeks. Galactic Civilizations 3 v4.0 Opt-In Now Available!: Stardock has provided an Opt-In for their upcoming v4.0 update to their flagship 4X title. It improves how the planets look and makes a LOT of balance changes! Stellaris Dev Diaries #177 and #178 Released: #177 outlined the changes to edicts coming and #178 outlined the changes to Federation Laws and more. Godking: Master of the Rituals Updates: A few updates to this promising game have been released, including the latest Opt-In that adds a new faction and a lot of new sounds and sound effects. The updates are coming in hard and fast! AI War 2 Reached v2.031 "Faction Color Choice": Lots of improvements and updates, including full GOG compatibility. Stay tuned for a continuance of Rob's Let's Play of it. Topic of the ‘Cast: Old World First, the bad: Epic Store Memory Leak Drexy's issues The good: Orders system Events Units have different attacks The pacing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Rob was lucky enough to sit down with Derek Paxton, now of Stardock, but formerly of Fall From Heaven 1/2 fame. If you're unfamiliar with Fall From Heaven, it was an incredibly detailed and well-received mod for Civilization 4 and is still considered one of the best mods for any game, ever. Rob and Derek talk about Derek's move into game development, the games he's worked on, and some hints at what's to come. This episode was brought to you by Remnants of the Precursors. Download the free public beta on April 12th, 2020 (Easter) at www.RemnantsofthePrecursors.com, or search ROTP on Reddit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support

Following on from our DGC series on 2002's Eternal Darkness, we talk with designer Brad Furminger, who got his start at Silicon Knights working on Eternal Darkness and an earlier version of Too Human. We talk about design choices on Eternal Darkness and get lots of little stories. Podcast breakdown: 0:42 Interview segment 1:03:35 Break 1:04:06 Feedback Issues covered: getting in with geographical luck, progressively getting into deeper discussions with a future employer, becoming second party with Nintendo, being at a teaching developer, diversity of background and interests, structuring for various characters, studying the game bible, working with tough tools, the "glamour" of game development, having an intense crunch, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, not being able to show fear, having a learning moment that lasts, a four-room prototype, meeting ED, building worlds and universes and not just individual games, a universe with mystery, diversity of characters, a strong positive female role model, the ancient ones and their machinations, establishing the importance of places in the world, building and rebuilding the world, returning to a place and knowing where to go, blending the player and character experience, the meta effects, the adventure game beginnings, sanity effects coming from the whole team, incorporating good ideas as a designer, Brad's favorite meta sanity effect, the difficulty of going low sanity, "You need keys that aren't keys," illustrative koans, finding ways to connect Alex through the chapters as keys, teaching the player to navigate the unknown, Nintendo's excellent QA department, finding a weird.... hardware bug?, PEBCAC, sacrificing a feature to make the game a little more approachable, seeing the flaws in our own work, making not enough use of the body part targeting, having to change to Pargon for Japanese, the magic system, developing around four plays, the percentage of people who finish a game having started it, hoping rather than expecting people would play more than once, making changes that cut down on differentiation of playthroughs but benefited QA, getting into teaching, getting experimental in classes, the impact of 9/11 on Eternal Darkness, Bush invoking the Crusades, incorporating development lessons into teaching, a game recommendation, the impact of fans in keeping games alive and playable, usability testing and playtesting, getting information about the whole player, blind testing, having that discomfort and not saying anything about play, getting a sense of what the player is experiencing, giving voice to what you're playing, pushback on playtesting, using different departments to playtest, seeing and not reading, usability issues again. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: World of Warcraft, Silicon Knights, Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, Too Human, Bedlam Games, D&D: Daggerdale, George Brown College, Toronto Film School, Denis Dyack, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen, Full Sail, DigiPen, Sandbox Studios, Digital Extremes, PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Nintendo, Ted Travor, Sierra, King's Quest, Space Quest, Robyn Miller, MYST, Lovecraft, Shigeru Miyamoto, Trevor Fencott, Runbow, 13AM Games, Jedi Starfighter, DLC Podcast, Jeff Cannata, Christian Spicer, Alynne O., FromSoft, Shadow Tower Abyss, Metroid Prime, Half-Life 2, King's Field, Dark Souls/Bloodborne, Owen Lawson, TIE Fighter, X-Com, Dark Forces, Planescape: Torment, Star Control 2, Stardock, Lucas Rizoli, Microsoft, Republic Commando, Michael Abbott, Valve, Blizzard, Jeffrey Sondin-Kung (Pinecone), LEC-Game Theory, Zachary Crownover, Johnny Pockets, John Romero, Persona 5. Links: Patrick Klepek on Mizzurna Falls Next time: Up to level 20 (?ish) in World of Warcraft https://twitch.tv/brettdouville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

This episode, we’re talking about the Stardock title Fallen Enchantress, Legendary Heroes, and our feelings on the game! Discord: https://discord.gg/4dNzrtQPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18847555 Here’s where you can find us; iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1450674049Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4BhECwIoekkg3GDDT1PbXPGoogle Music – https://play.google.com/music/m/Impfgvecmn7ehzgogcmp5khspwq?t=Games_in_Rotation Website: https://gamesinrotation.blubrry.net/Email: gamesinrotation@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Games-In-Rotation-328573191091580/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rotation_in Music was used from http://podsummit.com/freemusic/ in this episode! Intro by Coleslaw – https://www.youtube.com/user/35coleslaw

There was a lot of news that came out of E3, but I really screwed up trying to get Ultimate and now have three years worth of Xbox Live Gold codes I can't use. Beat Saber got a DLC pack full of Imagine Dragons songs. Konami announced the TurboGrafx-16! Final Fantasy VIII is finally being remastered! Banjo-Kazooie is in Smash! Animal Crossing was delayed to 2020, and Nintendo's new President Doug Bowser says it was to preserve work-life balance for the development team. Shenmue 3 was announced to be an Epic Games Store exclusive for one year, and they aren't refunding Kickstarter backers who wanted a Steam version. The Star Control lawsuit between Stardock and the original creators is now over, and all parties seem happy. Gamestop is shutting down ThinkGeek and will roll their products into the Gamestop stores. Amazon quietly laid off many people in it's Amazon Game Studios division, having them seek other opportunities within Amazon or take a severance package. Then we take calls about Beat Saber licensing, Elite: Dangerous in VR, and if E3 is dead or not.

What began the year in acrimony, ends in honey and wine, as Stardock (Star Control Origins) and Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III (Star Control; Star Control 2) settle their differences and move on from litigation. But what's in the settlement that's got folks buzzing? Settlement is sweet...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/a_IPCrgwDOA #Stardock #StarControl #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Stardock and Star Control creators have reached a settlement" GameDailyBiz - June 12, 2019 - James Brightman (https://gamedaily.biz/article/938/stardock-and-star-control-creators-have-reached-a-settlement) "What Percentage of Lawsuits Settle Before Trial?" The Law Dictionary (https://thelawdictionary.org/article/what-percentage-of-lawsuits-settle-before-trial-what-are-some-statistics-on-personal-injury-settlements/) "Stardock and Star Control creators settle lawsuits—with mead and honey" Ars Technica - June 11, 2019 - Lee Hutchinson (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/06/stardock-and-star-control-creators-settle-lawsuits-with-mead-and-honey/) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

It's E3 2019! Mike, Todd and Duane talk about all the things...WRUPSurviving MarsTom Clancy's The Division 2Kerbal Space ProgramHeaven's VaultNOTESJames Mathe, pioneer of tabletop gaming PDF sales, dies at 52.Stardock and Star Control's creators call a truceShock-jock streamer Dr. Disrespect enters an E3 public bathroom, gets banned from Twitch and booted from E3E3 RECAPEAPlay 2019Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderFirst look at Apex Legends' Season 2 Battle PassBattlefield V getting new maps, new Pacific theater of war later this yearFIFA 20 brings back FIFA Street, in spiritI ate grilled cheese sandwiches I found under a waterfall in The Sims 4 Island LivingThe Sims 4 to get LGBTQ+ Pride in-game clothing to benefit the It Gets Better ProjectXbox E3 2019Keanu Reeves is in Cyberpunk 2077, release date set for April 2020RPS' Matt Cox found the Cyberpunk 2077 demo's gunplay weak and the stereotypes unimaginativeObsidian's The Outer Worlds feels even more like Fallout: New Vegas than expectedOri & The Will Of The Wisps release date confirmedHands-on with Ninja Theory's Bleeding EdgeMicrosoft unveils game based on The Blair Witch ProjectBattletoads is the fun and fair series revival that Rare fans have wantedMS buys Double FinePsychonauts 2: So far, so weirdMS brings back Flight Simulator to show it supports PCXBox Game Pass Ultimate: PC and Xbox games for $15/mo.Gears of War 5 coming September 10Minecraft Dungeons is simple Diablo-inspired fun for the familyMS to bring Xbox LIVE to the Switch?Forza Horizon 4's LEGO expansion is gleefully absurdXbox Elite Controller series 2 feelds like an improvement in every wayXbox Project Scarlett: everything we know about Microsoft's next consoleHalo Infinite closes out E3 Xbox briefingBethesdaFallout 76 getting NPCs in Wastelanders updateFallout 76 Nuclear Winter is battle royale in the West Virginia wastelandGhostwire: TokyoCommander Keen mobile gameDeathloopWolfenstein: YoungbloodDoom EternalOrion streaming techPC Gaming ShowPistol Whip is Beat Saber meets SuperhotShenmue 3 to be an EGS exclusivePlanet Zoo is the new cousin of Planet CoasterBaldur's Gate 3 to get a D&D 5e module prequelUbisoftWatchdogs LegionThe Division 2 Year One plansThe Division filmUPlay Plus subscription serviceSquare EnixFinal Fantasy VII RemakeMarvel's AvengersFinal Fantasy VIII to get its own, less-involved remasterOutridersNintendoSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCBanjo-KazooieThe Hero from Dragon QuestLuigi's Mansion 3Ni no KuniThe Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningLink adorably chonky AmiiboThe Witcher 3Seiken Densetsu 3 coming to the West as Trials of ManaNo More Heroes 3Contra: Rogue CorpsAstral ChainCadence of HyruleAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsTHIS WEEK'S HOSTSTodd ChartierDuane SibillyMike WuertheleMUSIC CREDITSMusic for this episode of HammerCast is Mega Hyper Ultrastorm by Kevin McLeod of incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

To the great surprise and happiness of many Star Control fans (myself included), it was announced yesterday that Stardock and Paul Reiche & Fred Ford have amicably settles the legal mess surrounding the rights to Star Control. Not only that but they did so in a way that will allow both of them to keep making their own games for the series and also, the agreement contains some hilarious, legally binding clauses that only this group would have come up with. It's a great day for Star Control fans and I talk about the agreement and why I think this is such a great thing. Ars Technica article on the settlement: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/06/stardock-and-star-control-creators-settle-lawsuits-with-mead-and-honey/ Previous episodes on this subject: https://anchor.fm/geekbravado/episodes/Episode-20-Jan-2---2019---The-Star-Control-Legal-Mess-e2s7mq / https://anchor.fm/geekbravado/episodes/Episode-22-Jan--7--2019---The-Star-Control-Legal-Mess-Part-2-e2t5u9

After a bruising takedown fight, Star Control: Origins is once again available for purchase on Steam, and all without a court order for one side or the other. What does this mean for Stardock and Star Control going forward? What can we read into Valve and Steam's willingness to reject the safe harbor liability protection afforded by the DMCA? And what does it mean for the industry at large? CHECK IT OUT ON VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/kqrbtBJR2oQ CHECK OUT OUR EARLIER VIDEOS ON THE TOPIC: "Star Control: Origins, Stardock, and the DMCA" (https://youtu.be/gVJIgLnDbcQ) "Look, Feel, and the DMCA" (https://youtu.be/xgmX2GHF88o) FULL DISCLOSURE: Hoeg Law is located near Stardock's headquarters and has had numerous personal and professional contacts with the company. No part or portion of the matters discussed in this video have been discussed by Hoeg Law with Stardock or any of its personnel. #Stardock #StarControl #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Star Control: Origins Returns to Steam Following DMCA Takedown" DualShockers, January 18, 2019 (https://www.dualshockers.com/star-control-origins-returns-steam-dmca) Denial of Preliminary Injunction December 27, 2018 (https://www.scribd.com/document/396682032/Stardock-Systems-Inc-vs-Paul-Reiche-III-and-Robert-Frederick-Ford-Order-Denying-Motion-for-Preliminary-Injunction) US Copyright Act, Section 512 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512) "Notice of Copyright Infringement" (DMCA Takedown) December 28, 2018 (https://content.screencast.com/users/draginol/folders/Snagit/media/530875f0-933f-4aff-943c-d15035d58a3a/12.31.2018-16.33.png) *** THANKS FOR WATCHING! FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

With Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford having now disclosed evidence of their claims against Stardock and Star Control: Origins, it's clear that they are challenging infringement based on the "look and feel" of the game, rather than the component assets. Why should such a claim make the industry nervous? And just how can the DMCA be better drafted to prevent more spurious claims? Regardless of how you feel about Brad Wardell, Stardock, or Star Control, if you like games, or the game industry, this is a story you are going to want to follow closely. FULL DISCLOSURE: Hoeg Law is located near Stardock's headquarters and has had numerous personal and professional contacts with the company. No part or portion of the matters discussed in this video have been discussed by Hoeg Law with Stardock or any of its personnel. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/xgmX2GHF88o *** Discussed in this episode: "Star Control creators defend their DMCA claim against Star Control: Origins" Polygon, January 3, 2019 (https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/3/18167140/star-control-origins-creators-dmca-stardock) Denial of Preliminary Injunction December 27, 2018 (https://www.scribd.com/document/396682032/Stardock-Systems-Inc-vs-Paul-Reiche-III-and-Robert-Frederick-Ford-Order-Denying-Motion-for-Preliminary-Injunction) "Injunction Junction" Reiche/Ford Blog Post, January 3, 2019 (https://www.dogarandkazon.com/blog/2019/1/2/injunction-junction-court-instruction) "Star Control: Origins yanked from storefronts in latest chapter of legal battle" Gamedaily.biz, January 2, 2019 (https://gamedaily.biz/article/478/star-control-origins-yanked-from-storefronts-in-latest-chapter-of-legal-battle) US Copyright Act, Section 512 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512) *** THANKS FOR WATCHING! FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

One of gaming's biggest legal scuffles of 2018 has apparently boiled over as Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford have issued a DMCA takedown notice against Star Control: Origins and Stardock, causing both Steam and GOG to remove the game. What is the reason behind the notice? How does the DMCA work? Why are Steam and GOG all but required to follow the instructions of the takedown due to the language of the Copyright Act? And what does this mean for Star Control, Stardock, and future use or abuse of the DMCA? FULL DISCLOSURE: Hoeg Law is located near Stardock's headquarters and has had numerous personal and professional contacts with the company. No part or portion of the matters discussed in this video have been discussed by Hoeg Law with Stardock or any of its personnel. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/gVJIgLnDbcQ *** Discussed in this episode: "Star Control: Origins Will be Coming Down" Steam Post, December 31, 2018 (https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1742229167221237036/) Q+A Regarding Star Control and Paul and Fred Stardock Forum Post, February 2018 (https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/article/487690/qa-regarding-star-control-and-paul-and-fred) "Notice of Copyright Infringement" (DMCA Takedown) December 28, 2018 (https://content.screencast.com/users/draginol/folders/Snagit/media/530875f0-933f-4aff-943c-d15035d58a3a/12.31.2018-16.33.png) "Stardock acquires Star Control rights in fire sale, plans reboot" Ars Technica, July 24, 2013 (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/07/stardock-acquires-star-control-rights-in-fire-sale-plans-reboot/) US Copyright Act, Section 501 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/501) US Copyright Act, Section 106 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106) US Copyright Act, Section 101 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/101) US Copyright Act, Section 512 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512) US Copyright Office Summary of the DMCA December 1998 (https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf) *** THANKS FOR WATCHING! FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

I highly recommend listening to the prior episode on this first: https://anchor.fm/geekbravado/episodes/Episode-20-Jan-2---2019---The-Star-Control-Legal-Mess-e2s7mq Since I recorded my original episode on this issue, Paul Reiche & Fred Ford have finally come out with a list of what from Star Control II they believe Star Control: Origins is infringing on, in order to justify their having the game pulled from sale. Their claims are to put it mildly, dubious. As a passionate fan who has emotional investment in this matter resolving amicably and has tried to remain as neutral and objective as possible, it's getting harder and harder to have sympathy for Paul & Fred here. I go into this with a way that probably most demonstrates the "Bravado" that this show is titled after: Stardock forum thread showing Fred & Paul's claims, along with their refutation: https://forums.starcontrol.com/492870/at-long-last-reiche-and-ford-state-what-they-think-they-own A modified version of the claims chart, showing how nearly everything Paul & Fred claim is infringing, are things that Star Control II also infringes from StarFlight, a game from a decade prior: http://www.viridiangames.com/images/updatedchart.png Virtual Legality #11-2: Look, Feel, and the DMCA (Hoeg Law): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgmX2GHF88o Buy a Steam key for Star Control: Origins for 50% off (while supplies last): https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/store#purchase

With one of us sick and absent, Reso and CD tackle the first Episode of the new year, refreshed, energized and more snark than you ever imagine. Bethesda, OverWatch, and even 2K can't escape out sights. Intro clip: "Jaded by Death", by HoboKa: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03332 Topics : What have we played What did we get from the Winter Sales Speculation on "worst company 2019" Atlas MMO launch controversy Stardock's Star Control Origins game taken down from Steam and GOG via DMCA "Female" Overwatch eSports player "Ellie" NBA2K Christmas "Present" PS Classic price marked down already Bethesda Nuka Dark + Reaction What are we looking forward to in 2019

Star Control II from the 90s if my favourite game of all-time and recently, Stardock Entertainment released a spiritual successor called Star Control: Origins, that is among my favourite games of 2018. Starting late in the game's development, the original creators of the Star Control series entered into a heated legal battle with Stardock, resulting in a lot of public mud slinging and most recently, Star Control: Origins being pulled from Steam and GOG due to DMCA complaints made with very suspiciuous timing. It's a very complicated issue with no clear indication of who is fully in the right. I discuss the mess from a hardcore fan's perspective and though I believe it appears Stardock is more in the right here, try to provide as balanced a perspective as I can and also appeal to both sides to try and figure this out, for the fan's sake. Though these are long, I highly recommend reading and watching the following if you want to be informed of just how complicated this dispute is: Stardock Q&A: https://www.stardock.com/games/starcontrol/article/487690/qa-regarding-star-control-and-paul-and-fred Virtual Legality Episode from Hoeg Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVJIgLnDbcQ Leonard French Video (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it50gS5yYB4 Leonard French Video (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yochP8F69LY

This episode is our third Game Club, where we pick a game that neither of us have played before, play it separately, and then come together with our own fresh thoughts to discuss it on Octal FM.This time, it's Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, a sci-fi RTS from Stardock.

https://www.humblebundle.com/software/stardock-software-bundle?please=thetalkinggeek&charity=1827413We've teamed up with Stardock for our newest bundle! Get software like Start10, Groupy, and Fences. Plus, your purchase will support St. Jude children's Research Hospital and a charity of your choice!Applies to all: 1 license, up to 5 devices.$1:Icon packager, version 10Start8 $?:Start10WindowsBlindsSpaceMonger$15:FencesGroupyDeskScapesMultiplicityhttps://www.humblebundle.com/software/stardock-software-bundle?please=thetalkinggeek&charity=1827413Over "mid-day" Monday, December 10th, 2018!

https://www.humblebundle.com/software/stardock-software-bundle?please=thetalkinggeek&charity=1827413We've teamed up with Stardock for our newest bundle! Get software like Start10, Groupy, and Fences. Plus, your purchase will support St. Jude children's Research Hospital and a charity of your choice!Applies to all: 1 license, up to 5 devices.$1:Icon packager, version 10Start8 $?:Start10WindowsBlindsSpaceMonger$15:FencesGroupyDeskScapesMultiplicityhttps://www.humblebundle.com/software/stardock-software-bundle?please=thetalkinggeek&charity=1827413Over "mid-day" Monday, December 10th, 2018!

Follow-up IKEA-ASMR Moules de Geek-podcast Wie is Lazlo? Niet Lazlow! Welk netwerk heeft Mobile Vikings? Onderwerpen Apple Pay is sinds vorige week beschikbaar in België. Een overzicht van alle banken die Apple Pay ondersteunen. Een filmpje legt uit hoe betaling in grote lijnen werkt. Apple Pay, dit moet je weten Bunq Apple Pay Mobile OS-verhouding in België “Groot datalek bij hotelketen”, lezen we bij de NOS en op de website van De Tijd. De hotelketen heeft ondertussen een informatiepagina opgezet. Tips Maarten: F is for Family Steven: The Talk Show with Dieter Bohn Ruurd: PS4 remote play & Stardock start10/fences Davy: Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu

Звёздный Контроль под номером два - одна из наиболее культовых игр про космос и его исследование, которая смешала разные жанры в уникальных пропорциях. За её перезапуск взялась компания Stardock, которая хорошо известна своими утилитами для включения кнопки пуск, в смысле, серией космостратегий Galactic Civilizations. Как отнеслись стардоковцы к чужому наследию с армией фанатов? Ответ весьма двоякий. Нравятся наши видео? Поддержите нас на сервисе Патреон! https://www.patreon.com/podcastogru Soundtrack: Из игры Star Control 2 - Hyperspace Наша группа, новости и аудио-выпуски https://vk.com/podcastogru

Join Kamijace with newcomer Kristy, as they talk about Stardock's latest game: Star Control: Origins. Then, Kristy and Kyuu talk about the FFXIV community, the Moogle Post and Oldbear Stormborn, and also harrassment in gaming in general. Also, the latest Overwatch changes (Yes, including Hammond or Wrecking Ball) and lastly, Summer Games Done Quick! It's a really insightful episode that tackles a lot of issues, so check it out! You can find Kristy on Twitter @Kristoski You can find Kyuu on Twitter @OmegaKyuu Check out Stardock and their games on Twitter @Stardock and online at www.Stardock.com Website: wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown Humble Partner (Black Ops 4 Promo): https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/call-of-duty-black-ops-4?partner=kamijacegaming Patreon: Patreon.com/Weeklycooldown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWklyCldwn/ Intro music by Captive Portal/Zach Brider --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wkcooldown/message

Apologies in advance, but me and Stardock’s Adam Biessener talk about having cancer. Next week will be back to fun and games! The post Qt3 Games Podcast: Adam Biessener and the big C appeared first on Quarter to Three.

Apologies in advance, but me and Stardock’s Adam Biessener talk about having cancer. Next week will be back to fun and games! The post Qt3 Games Podcast: Adam Biessener and the big C appeared first on Quarter to Three.

Time for episode 43 where I'll be talking about a group of WWII flight sims from Lucasarts, Battlehawks 1942, Their Finest Hour: Battle of Britain and Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe. As always though, the news: 7th Guest 3: The Collector has restarted a new crowd funding campaign with a more reasonable goal. Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics have been removed from both GoG and Steam due to rights transfer. Wired.co.uk did a great interview with the managing director of GoG.com. Stardock has announced they are actively working on a new Star Control game. We then get to the main topic, the Lucasarts flight sims. We have a great discussion of the history of these three games plus one more I hadn't heard of. Next time, I'll be talking RTS with Dune. Enjoy!

We heard the people, and we brought Three Moves Ahead directly to the masses who gathered at PAX East. But what if you missed it? Will we punish you for your lack of dedication? Yes, but you can still listen to this episode. Listen to Rob forget to introduce himself or the panel, a panel that includes Troy, Julian, Paradox's Chris King (Victoria II), Stardock's Jon Shafer (Civ V), and Hasbro's Rob Daviau (Risk Legacy). Why is this such a good time to be a strategy gamer, and how can we make it better?

Brad returns from his self-imposed exile, and we dazzle him--Rip-Van-Winkle-style--with tales of Mega Man Universe, the cancellation of The Agency, the rise and fall and re-rise of Majesco, GameStop going digital, Stardock confusion, and much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5928697/advertisement

Troy and Rob start the show with a talk about what Derek Paxton's move to Stardock means for Elemental and the future of Stardock.They then segue into a discussion about logistics and supply rules constrain the player in interesting ways. Rob tells another wargame anecdote, we debate whether an AI really understands supply rules and again talk about the best RTS ever made.This is the October pledge drive, as well, so stay tuned to the end for another plea for money. Not for beer.

Ray welcomes Matt Leone and Justin Haywald back to the office following their respective road trips, and gets right into the news with both of them. Discussions include Duke Nukem Forever, the also-long-awaited MST3K-infused Darkstar, Stardock's layoffs, PS3 "jailbreaking," the sequel to Dissidia Final Fantasy, Noby Noby Boy's creator stepping away from the industry, and, you know... more!

Ray welcomes Matt Leone and Justin Haywald back to the office following their respective road trips, and gets right into the news with both of them. Discussions include Duke Nukem Forever, the also-long-awaited MST3K-infused Darkstar, Stardock's layoffs, PS3 "jailbreaking," the sequel to Dissidia Final Fantasy, Noby Noby Boy's creator stepping away from the industry, and, you know... more!

A terrible launch of a game I wanted to love turns what should have been a "WOW" show into another opportunity for Brad Wardell to explain how Stardock screwed up. Listen how imperfect QA practices, overconfidence, groupthink and not taking every beta crash report seriously turned one of the years most anticipated new IPs into a lesson for developers And also, how Stardock commits to make things right - including refunds. (Ask them. I have no idea what the mechanics are.) Rob's review Troy's review Tom's review

Muchas reseñas más de recomendaciones y herramientas, comentamos renombradores de archivos, Lupas y Adobe Bridge, Blu un interesante Grafitero Italiano, Nuestro Twittero del podcast, Star Dock Document, Icon Archive, ¿Que es Sector 5? Super Interesante proyecto.

This week, Troy, Julian and Rob are joined by PR pros Joe Ziemer (Triple Point PR, Paradox shill) and Stephanie Schopp (Tinsley PR, Stardock water carrier) to talk about marketing strategy games in this gaming and business environment. Is strategy gaming really dead? How do you find new audiences and keep the old ones? How do PR people deal with media and developers?

In this lightning filled episode, Xenocore from The Ultimate Quest joins us to play Demigod while we interview Mike Marr, Lead Designer at Gas Powered Games. Listen as Xenocore dies...repeatedly! On the CC Gaming Hardware Spotlight, we show another Xbox 360 repaired by another company - 360-pros.com - that used food and drink coupons as heat sinks...We're not kidding! Then we try to play a few games of Bionic Commando (the multiplayer demo) with our listeners, but the lack of a friends only lobby option kills that.

In this lightning filled episode, Xenocore from The Ultimate Quest joins us to play Demigod while we interview Mike Marr, Lead Designer at Gas Powered Games. Listen as Xenocore dies...repeatedly! On the CC Gaming Hardware Spotlight, we show another Xbox 360 repaired by another company - 360-pros.com - that used food and drink coupons as heat sinks...We're not kidding! Then we try to play a few games of Bionic Commando (the multiplayer demo) with our listeners, but the lack of a friends only lobby option kills that.

This week, the panel has a special guest. Stardock's Brad Wardell joins Troy, Tom, Bruce and Julian to explain just what was up with Demigod's botched multiplayer launch. We also get a little bit of information on Stardock's upcoming fantasy turn based strategy game, Elemental: War of Magic.And stay tuned to the end, where we give the details for a prize drawing.

This week, Troy, Tom and Bruce devote the entire show to Demigod, the upcoming RTS from Gas Powered Games and Stardock. Bruce reaches into the past for a boardgame comparison, Tom is annoyed by everyone and Troy likes most of what he sees.Titan

ČT24 se navezla do her Stardock: kapitalismus s lidskou tváří? Politické otřesy v EVE Online Vývojáři, nestyd'te se za úspěch své MMO! Atomic Bomberman naživo Soutěž o Sins of a Solar Empire Ikonický epic win Konzole zadarmo?

ČT24 se navezla do her Stardock: kapitalismus s lidskou tváří? Politické otřesy v EVE Online Vývojáři, nestyd'te se za úspěch své MMO! Atomic Bomberman naživo Soutěž o Sins of a Solar Empire Ikonický epic win Konzole zadarmo?

ČT24 se navezla do her Stardock: kapitalismus s lidskou tváří? Politické otřesy v EVE Online Vývojáři, nestyd'te se za úspěch své MMO! Atomic Bomberman naživo Soutěž o Sins of a Solar Empire Ikonický epic win Konzole zadarmo?

Welcome to the Goo, Episode 11 “Rights”: 09.14.2008 We’re a little muddled this week as we’re still adjusting to the new equipment. We cover what they’re goo-in’, Top 5 Playstation 1 Games, our feature on Stardock’s PC Gamer’s BIll of Rights, listener e-mail, and much more. Show Notes 0:00:42 – “Space Coyote” 0:02:02 – Welcome […]

Dell may not acquire Alienware, you can type by brainwave now, bullies now online, CIA agents info found on Internet, 'Buy It Now' patent threat, Starforce vs. Stardock, Clinton starts CDC investigation of gaming, the Playstation 3 release postponed, plus Joel's game.

Kristin talks to Brad Wardell from WinCustomize, Derek Batting from Neowin, Tom Chick from Quarter to Three, and Kris Kwilas from Stardock about Windows 95, QuakeCon, the new Amazon sex store, the trademarking of Linux, and more.

Host Kristin Hatcher talks to Brad Wardell from WinCustomize.com, Tom Chick from Quarter to Three Kris Kwilas from Stardock, and the Neowin gang about sex in Grand Theft Auto, Internet Explorer 7 preview, and the official death of OS/2.