Nvidia Updates Streamline Library
Nvidia has quietly dropped an update for their Streamline software, alongside some patches for the DLSS library. The additions in this update could come quite in handy for PC gamers with an Nvidia GPU.
Software News
New iPad Pro, iPad Air, New Accessories Slated To Launch In Second Week Of May, Could Be Apple’s Biggest Update In One Single Day
The new iPad Pro models with OLED technology were previously reported to launch on March 26, but since then, there have been updates to that information, stating that an announcement would instead take place sometime in May. This means we must wait nearly one more month for the unveiling. Thankfully, a new report provides insights on which week these new 11-inch and 12.9-inch slates could arrive while also mentioning a new iPad Air and accessories that may also be a part of those announcements.
Xbox Doubles Down on Game Preservation and Largest Generational Leap Claim
Windows Central's Jez Corden has reported on a recent internal email sent out to all the staff by Xbox executive Sarah Bond. Corden says Microsoft has since confirmed the veracity of the message, making it a very interesting read.
Use towers, traps, and guns to repel spaceship boarders in tower defense-shooter hybrid Sentry
An indie tower defense/shooter hybrid that hit Steam Early Access late last month is getting pretty positive reviews from early players. In Sentry your job is to defend a ship of frozen human survivors fleeing alien attack by setting up a gauntlet of traps, tricks, and environmental hazards between enemy boarders and the energy core of your ship.
After a Hefty Fine, A Major Change in App Store Guidelines Will Allow Developers to Offer Game Emulators on The App Store
Apple allowed users to sideload apps and install third-party app stores on the iPhone with its big iOS 17.4 update, but it appears that the company did not do enough. The EU has imposed a hefty fine over the non-satisfactory changes that Apple implemented on the App Store and has requested to further comply with the Digital Markets Act. With a $2 billion fine, Apple was required to update the App Store again with the required changes. The updated App Store guidelines offer the ability for streaming apps to be redirected to an external website along with developers to offer game emulators on the App Store.
Apple officially allows retro game emulators on the App Store
In addition to updating its developer guidelines to allow music streaming apps to link to external website, Apple has also added new language that allows game emulators on the App Store. The updated guidelines, first noticed by 9to5Mac, now say that retro gaming console emulator apps are welcome and can even offer downloadable games. Apple also reportedly confirmed to developers in an email that they can create and offer emulators on its marketplace.
WoW Classic Season of Discovery devs are aiming for 'fun,' not 'perfect balance'
One of the reasons World of Warcraft Classic's new Season of Discovery servers can be kooky is that the developers aren't too worried about balance.
After disappointing Star Wars Battlefront re-releases, modders take things into their own hands and create a custom server platform for Dice's Battlefront 2
A team of modders is giving Star Wars Battlefront 2 an unofficial "new home" on PC, creating a custom server platform with 24/7 servers, mod support, and more.