Author: Valhalladidde

PC

My new, new favorite deep Windows lore: in 2004 Microsoft got caught shipping Windows XP with audio files made using cracked software

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Last week I shared some delightful trivia about Windows’ Bluetooth drivers, which really don’t seem like they should be compatible with the words “delightful trivia.” But they are! Microsoft had to make a carveout in its Bluetooth driver code for a specific mouse—its own Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000, released in 2006—because someone stuck a ® symbol in the name and caused the driver code to break.After I wrote that story, PC Gamer reader Bill (not Gates) emailed me with his own favorite bit of Windows lore and easily one-upped Microsoft mucking up its Bluetooth code.”Windows XP and Win 7…

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News

‘When I First Saw That Line-Up, I Scratched My Head a Little Bit’: Former Nintendo Exec Reggie Fils-Aimé Shares His Thoughts on Switch 2

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Former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has said he “scratched his head a little bit” after seeing the company’s first line-up of Switch 2 software. Speaking to The Game Business, the ex-Nintendo veteran shared his thoughts on the company’s handling of the Switch 2 this year, as well as Nintendo’s position in the video game market overall compared to Microsoft and Sony.Discussing the dominance of PlayStation, Fils-Aime, who left Nintendo in 2019, said he expected the company to continue to thrive alongside Nintendo as the latter would never position itself as a direct competitor. As for Xbox, Fils-Aime expressed…

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Playstation

Underrated 2024 PS5 Adventure Game Is Less Than $10 on PS Store

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The PlayStation Store currently has a PlayStation Indies sale, which allows PS4 and PS5 players to save up to 75% on some of the best indie games the digital storefront has to offer. That includes this underrated PS5 adventure game the released just last year. Until Then is $9.99 on the PS Store Developed by Polychroma Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, Until Then is currently 50% off on the PS Store. That brings its usual price of $19.99 down to just $9.99. PS5 players who want to take advantage of this deal will want to act fast. The offer…

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Xbox

Honoring the Story Behind the Upcoming Call of Duty Endowment Pack this Veterans Day

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Make every ride count. The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to partner with Lyft to help veterans get where they need to be in their careers.   To participate, open the Lyft app, go to the menu, select “Donate,” and choose the Call of Duty Endowment to round up your fare to help place vets into high-quality jobs across the U.S.   “At Lyft, we’re driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. We’re honored to stand with our nation’s veterans, who bring incredible leadership, discipline, and teamwork to their communities. We’re proud to welcome the Call of Duty…

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Nintendo

DK Bananza Spoiler Cast w/ Steve, Nintentunes & More – Infendo Radio Ep. 787

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We’ve got a special one this week! In Episode 787 of Infendo Radio, we’re joined by Infendo alumni Steve for a spoiler-filled discussion on Donkey Kong Bananza! ? We share our favorite moments, most frustrating sublevels, and debate whether this game deserves its place among the greats.? Then it’s time for Nintentunes, our classic Nintendo music guessing game.? And of course, we wrap up with Change the System, where we catch up on what we’ve been playing.Whether you’re here for the spoilers or the trivia, this episode has something for every Nintendo fan!Hope you enjoy the show!Be sure to join…

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