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Half of iPhone users believe they have 5G connectivity now
In a survey taken before the “iPhone 12” launch, roughly 49% of U.S. consumers believe their current iPhone is 5G-compliant.
There seems to be a considerable amount of confusion surrounding the move to 5G. As it turns out, nearly half of U.S. consumers across all major carriers believe their iPhone can access 5G. This, of course, is not the case, as no iPhone — up through the iPhone 11 line — currently supports 5G.
The “iPhone 12” is suspected of being Apple’s first 5G capable smartphone. Leaked carrier emails have also suggested as much.
The study, performed by Global Wireless Solutions, asked 5,000 U.S. smartphone users if they believed their iPhone could access 5G. While 49% answered yes, 29% of all smartphone users were unsure whether their phones could access 5G.
Some of the confusion could be attributed to the carriers. For instance, AT&T had falsely displayed a 5G E connectivity logo on consumers’ phones connected to 4G networks as early as February of 2019. This was months before the first 5G phone from any manufacturer would even be available for purchase, and a year before the carrier started rolling out its 5G network.
GWS points out that when only looking at users that purchased a phone in 2020, nearly a quarter were unsure about their phone’s 5G capabilities.
Much of the uncertainty comes from rural and suburban folks. About 45% of rural consumers and 47% of suburban consumers are unsure whether their carrier provides 5G. Nearly 73% of urban users believe their carrier offers 5G.
Consumers between the ages of 35 and 44 were the most confident in what they believe that their phone is capable of. In that age group, 62% believe that they owned 5G capable phones. Consumers above the age of 65 were the least certain, with only 18% believing their phones were 5G capable.
Image Credit: Global Wireless Solutions
The study also shows that while consumers are interested in 5G, 74% don’t believe that they’ll see meaningful benefits this year. Additionally, 38% of consumers have stated that they would not pay more for 5G, maintaining that they shouldn’t be charged more for improved network and device performance.
Image Credit: Global Wireless Solutions
Of those excited about the switch to 5G, 54% said they were most excited about the increased data speeds, while 16% were most excited for improved video calling and conferencing.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-09-2020, 12:32 PM - Forum: Windows
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Bridging India’s cybersecurity gender gap
Shraddha Wadighare had made up her mind and nothing was going to stop her, not even her parents’ initial misgivings.
Late last year, the out-of-work 25-year-old electronics engineering graduate packed her bags and left her tiny family home in Timki, an out-of-the way neighborhood in Nagpur near the geographic center of India. She traveled more than 1,000 kilometers north to the bustling city of Noida, near the capital New Delhi, and enrolled in an all-expenses-paid course in cybersecurity.
It was the biggest move of her life.
Four months later, she had an impressive new qualification on her resume and it wasn’t long before she landed a well-paying role at a multinational IT risk management company in Mumbai, the country’s biggest metropolis. She has just sent her first paycheck to her mother, a homemaker, and father, a railroad engineer, as a token of gratitude for allowing her to follow her dreams.
Wadighare is a graduate of CyberShikshaa–a philanthropic program that funds and trains women engineering graduates from underserved small towns across India so they can build careers in the rapidly expanding cybersecurity sector.
The program is the brainchild of two women leaders in technology—Manju Dhasmana, director of CSR at Microsoft India, and Rama Vedashree, CEO of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a not-for-profit industry body focused on data protection.
Rama Vedashree is the CEO of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a not-for-profit industry body focused on data protection (Photo: DSCI)
While India produces roughly 1.5 million engineer graduates each year, less than 30% of them are women and too many find it hard to get jobs. Many of them are the products of little-known colleges where they gain limited technical skills and graduate with certificates that few potential employers recognize.
At the same time, India’s cybersecurity industry is growing fast. By 2025 it is forecast to be worth USD 35 billion as governments, companies, and startups seek to safeguard data. The demand for skilled cybersecurity workers has soared accordingly, but women still only make up around 11% of the sector’s workforce, both in India and globally.
Dhasmana and Vedashree decided two years ago to help bridge that gender gap by setting up CyberShikshaa, which in Hindi means ‘cyber education.’
“As a tech industry organization, Microsoft felt it was our responsibility to create very strong career pathways, especially for young women to join the technology sector,” says Dhasmana.
DSCI’s Vedashree says there was a need to evangelize cybersecurity as a career option for new female grads. “So, we aligned our charters for skills development in cyber fields and women in security and crafted this program together.”
CyberShikshaa is aimed at women between the ages of 21 and 26 who come from communities away from India’s major population centers. Each must have an engineering degree and be from a family with an annual income below Rs 7 lakhs (around USD 10,000).
Through a partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), trainees who complete its four-month course are given nationally recognized certification, so they can compete for jobs on an equal footing with graduates from better-off backgrounds.
To mobilize candidates for the program at scale, Microsoft and DSCI also partnered with government-linked training partners, such as Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), who also provide residential facilities for trainees.
More than 500 women have so far graduated from CyberShikshaa and many have taken up public sector positions–often as the first female in their assigned team.
Overcooked 2’s Moon Harvest DLC Adds New Levels, Recipe And More
Overcooked 2 has received yet another slice of tasty – and free – DLC on Switch and other platforms, adding plenty more content into an already-overflowing pot of loveliness.
Actually released last week – you’ll have to forgive us for missing it at the time – the new content arrives as part of the Moon Harvest Festival update. A brand new mooncake recipe will have you and your friends learning new skills in the kitchen, with five new levels and a new lily pad hazard also joining the fun.
The update is available to all players, regardless of whether or not you’ve purchased the game’s Season Pass, so make sure to boot up the game and check it all out for yourself.
This game really does just keep giving and giving, huh? Let us know if you’re an Overcooked fan in the comments.
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region.As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch Retail eShop – New Releases
Agatha Christie – The ABC Murders(Microids, 6th Oct, £35.99 / €39.99) – The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. The player embodies the famous Hercule Poirot in a 3rd person perspective adventure game packed with mysteries. Once again, the private detective will find himself up against a mysterious opponent who goes by the name of “ABC”. Your intelligence will never have been so challenged! You will have to explore many crime scenes in various cities set in beautiful surroundings across the United Kingdom.
FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition(EA, 9th Oct, £44.99 / €49.99) – EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch featuring the latest kits, clubs, and squads from some of the top leagues around the world. It will also feature some of the world’s most famous stadiums, including some brand new to FIFA 21. Gameplay features and modes will have parity with FIFA 20 on Nintendo Switch.
Ghost of a Tale(Plug In Digital, 31st Dec, £22.49 / €24.99) – Ghost of a Tale follows a courageous minstrel Mouse named Tilo on a perilous quest to escape the dungeons of Dwindling Heights Keep and discover the fate of his true love, Merra. Set in a medieval world where Rats rule over all other creatures, Ghost of a Tale weaves an epic, yet intimate story combining elements of classic adventure, action-RPG, and exploration with a rich and highly immersive visual style.
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix(Game Mill, 6th Oct, £34.99 / €39.99) – In Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, you can select from 30 playable racers and 70 team members to assemble your ultimate pit crew. Choose your favourites from Nickelodeon’s hall of fame, including JoJo Siwa, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the babies from Rugrats, the cool kids from Hey Arnold!, Ren and Stimpy, Lincoln Loud and his sisters, and more!
Piofiore: Fated Memories(Aksys Games, 8th Oct, £44.99 / €49.99) – Liliana Adornato was born and raised in the church in the centre of the Italian town of Burlone. Three criminal organizations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is literally in the centre of their turf wars. Her encounters with the leaders of the Falzone, Visconti, and Lao-Shu mafia lead to danger and distraction. Once Lili is drawn into the shadowy world of crime Families, she realizes there is no going back.
Switch eShop – New Releases
9th Dawn III(Valorware, 6th Oct, £13.49 / €14.99) – 9th Dawn III is a huge 2D open-world role playing game and collectathon dungeon crawler packed full of adventure! Delve into the depths of the darkest dungeons, fighting over 270 unique monsters and searching for vast amounts of loot, treasures and rare materials. 1400 uniquely drawn items to collect, including over 300 weapons, and over 550 armour/accessories! Train yourself by unlocking spells and abilities and fine-tuning your attributes and skills and evolve into an ultimate warrior! Level-up your crafting abilities in cooking, enchanting, weapon-smithing, and much more!
Adventures of Chris(Graffiti Games, 8th Oct, £12.14 / €13.49) – My name’s Chris, and I’m so excited to tell you about my game! It’s a ‘90s-inspired adventure platformer about the totally normal adventures I went on as a chubby kid back in 1995 – travelling the world, learning useful abilities, and, naturally, getting kidnapped and turned into a balloon by cartoon villains.
Aery – Sky Castle(EpiXR, 8th Oct, £7.49 / €7.49) – Aery – Sky Castle is a very unique flight game featuring a little bird that discovers an unknown world full of beauty and dreamy landscapes, little environmental riddles, and other surprises. It’s a story-driven adventure to discover and rescue a broken world. The game has relatively slow pacing as it is meant to help people to enjoy and relax after a day full of hassle.
AstroWings: Space War(Toward, 8th Oct, £7.29 / €8.29) – The new style of “Shoot ’em up” that you’ve been looking for. This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game. Evade enemy bullets and take them down. Unleash your competitive spirit by going up against their deadly shooting. You must survive this Bullet Hell across 22 different universes. Diverse and delicate enemy attack patterns lead to intense skirmishes! The aircraft can shoot while rotating (180 degrees). Use this function to gain a tactical advantage over your enemies. Identify their patterns and upgrade weapons to clear threats from the treacherous Space Stages!
Charterstone: Digital Edition(Acram, 6th Oct, £17.99 / €19.99) – The official digital adaptation of Jamey Stegmaier’s board game – Charterstone! It’s a campaign strategy game with high replayability, where players build the new Eternal City! Build and discover in Charterstone! Each game will have its own unique rule and bonus objective. Each game will build upon the previous one and add something new! Your decisions and play style will affect the progress and the end of the campaign. What’s more, there are no negative interactions between players.
Digerati Presents: Make It Quick Bundle Vol. 1(Digerati, 8th Oct, £5.75 / €6.39) – When you don’t have time to spare, this trio of indie delights is perfect for a rapid round of pick-up and play action. This bundle contains Bleed, Chicken Assassin: Reloaded, and Don’t Die, Mr Robot! DX. An action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There’s no filler – just you and your skills against seven levels of enemies, obstacles, breakneck set-pieces and inventive bosses!
Dodge These Balls(EntwicklerX, 8th Oct, £0.89 / €0.99) – This game is very simple. Try to dodge all grey balls with your red ball as long as you can. The more balls come, the more difficult the game becomes.
Falcon Age(Outerloop Games, 8th Oct, £11.31 / €12.59) – Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers.
Filament(KalypsoMediaGroup, 8th Oct, £14.99 / €16.99) – The truth is out there. Somewhere. Board The Alabaster, one of The Filament Corporation’s flagship research vessels, and try to wrestle control back from a mysterious complication which left the ship locked down and the crew missing. With only the help of Juniper, the ships stricken pilot, face fiendishly difficult puzzles that will push you to the limit in a bid to uncover what happened to the crew and why they disappeared. A single-player game with complex, yet ultra-addictive puzzles, challenge yourself to board the Alabaster, then challenge yourself to leave.
Flipon(Plug In Digital, 8th Oct, £5.39 / €5.99) – Mine flipoblocks by aligning them to make combos, survive the garbages tempest, solve puzzles and defeats the (cute) bad guys! Join Kat and her crew of flipoblock miners in an epic quest in the Flipon solar system! Embark your ship and visit 75+ differents levels through 5+ planets. But beware, each planet is owned by a powerful guardian and each level is a new challenge.
From Orbit(Tentacle Head Games, 6th Oct, £7.19 / €8.19) – In From Orbit you’ll manage the crew of a small spaceship. Stranded deep in uncharted space, they need to make their way home. Journey from planet to planet, each procedurally generated with unique environments, challenges, and alien creatures. Explore Scout out the richest resources and the deadliest critters, and discover unique challenges and powerful artifacts.
Game Dev Tycoon(Greenheart Games, 8th Oct, £13.49 / €14.99) – The popular game development simulator which lets you replay gaming history and run your own game development company is finally on Nintendo Switch. Optimized for both touchscreen and Joy-Con, Game Dev Tycoon plays better than ever before. Game Dev Tycoon lets you experience game development history first-hand, from the passionate garage development of the 80s to the AAA studios of today. It’s up to you to hire the best team, create the best games and research the best tech to make your mark on the industry. Create games your way: in Game Dev Tycoon, the decisions you make during development matter.
Home: Postmortem Edition(Benjamin Rivers, 8th Oct, £7.99 / €7.99) – Play the complete indie horror classic, now with a brand-new Postmortem Mode — a guided tour by the developer that brings you behind the scenes as you play the game! Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room — tucked away in a house that’s not yours. Find your way back home — but be careful, because each choice you make can change your story in ways you might not expect.
I Am Dead(Annapurna Interactive, 8th Oct, £14.99 / €16.99) – I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife. Morris Lupton is the recently-deceased museum curator of the tiny island of Shelmerston who is reunited with the ghost of his dog Sparky, only to discover that a disaster is about to destroy his beloved island. Together, they must uncover Shelmerston’s ancient mysteries, prevent the island’s volcano from erupting, and save the place they call home.
Ikenfell(Humble Games, 8th Oct, £16.19 / €17.99) – A turn based-tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, find tons of hidden treasure, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found. A heartwarming and twist-filled story about friendship, trust, love and loss3 students in battle, from a total of 6, each with unique powers and strengths48 unique spells: blast your enemies, knock them back, poison them, or heal and buff your allies. There is no “MP”… spells are about skill and strategy!
Juiced!(TimothyvanderHoeven, 8th Oct, £4.49 / €4.99) – An evil wizard is searching for the Eternal Crystals to power his malicious machine. Help treasure hunter Tiko in his epic quest to find the crystals and save the galaxy from certain doom! Juiced! is a 2d adventure platformer with exciting gameplay, unique puzzles and challenging bosses.
Neighbours back From Hell(THQ Nordic, 8th Oct, £12.99 / €14.99) – The neighbours from hell return! In this HD Remaster of the beloved childhood gems Neighbours From Hell 1 and 2, you play the star of a cheeky TV Show who is constantly pranking his nasty neighbour in the most creative and hilarious ways. You want to replace a candle with a firework? What about replacing the shaving cream with the whipped cream? Go for it!
Puddle Knights(Lockpickle, 8th Oct, £7.19 / €8.19) – A mud-based puzzle game where you arrange snake-like capes of chivalrous knights to cover puddles and other hazards. Help the nobles to reach their goal in this lighthearted medieval mindmuck!
Reflection of Mine(£7.99 / €7.99) – Help Lilly Witchgan, a young girl who has dissociative identity disorder. Discover which personality is the real one and uncover a dark plot as Lilly navigates her mindscape. Control two different characters at the same time as you attempt to get to the exit by navigating both personalities through a multitude of traps. Each side of the stage is different for each of the personalities, so be cautious! Can you solve the broken puzzle that is Lilly Witchgan’s mind?
Retro Classix Collection #1: Data East(Golem Entertainment, 8th Oct, £17.99 / €19.99) – BAD DUDES: The Bad Dudes must pursue the ninjas through the streets of New York City, a moving big rig truck, a large storm sewer and much more, in order to save President Ronnie. JOE & MAC: Grab your club and get ready to go on a wild, prehistoric adventure with the Cavemen Ninjas – Joe & Mac! Help Joe and Mac, two cavemen who fight against enemy cavemen and dinosaurs using prehistoric weapons. HEAVY BARREL: Fight through the enemy’s army and collect pieces for a secret weapon to destroy their underground artillery base. EXPRESS RAIDERS: Save the Old West, with your rifle and your horse, from thieving Train Robbers. SUPER REAL DARWIN: The inhabitants of the planet Lakya unwittingly unleash the planet’s life force known as Evol.
Skatemasta Tcheco(eastasiasoft, 8th Oct, £3.59 / €3.99) – Tcheco is back for another herculean journey on his shiny new skateboard. Survive bigger and crazier auto-scrolling stages as you smash and flip over everything that tries to stop Tcheco in his tracks! From beaches and cityscapes to a sports stadium and even the moon, traverse a vibrant selection of stages in any order as you roll your way to victory. Features: Chill out with gameplay that’s easy to learn and fun to master! Keep moving with the automatic scroll of each unique stage. Execute crazy cool attacks to wipe out colourful enemies. Play levels in any order! Enjoy sounds and aesthetics inspired by 8-bit classics.
Space Avenger: Empire of Nexx(£11.29 / €12.49) – Space Avenger is a super fast paced, top down arena, rogue shooter with multiple ships and over 90 upgrades that will aid you in your war against the Nexx Empire. Travel through intense battles across nearly fifteen worlds as you attempt to fend off the Nexx. Fight against gigantic bosses and use an ever-expanding devastating arsenal to overcome all the challenges that await you. Light PRG elements allow you to earn experience every battle and even in defeat use it to upgrade your ship. The all-powerful Nexx Empire has declared war on humanity!
Space Grunts(Orange Pixel, 5th Oct, £12.59 / €13.99) – Space Grunts combines fast paced arcade action with turn-based gameplay. The year 2476, Earth’s space-federation has been building moon-bases across the galaxy. One of the newer moon-bases has been sending out distress signals. . You play as one of the Space Grunts, a team of “problem solvers”, and your mission is to find your way into the moon-base, and figure out what has happened. Find the lower levels of the moon-base, and get to the core of the problems.
Street Racer Underground(£5.39 / €5.99) – Buy your new ride and pimp it till it’s hot! Reach as many checkpoints as possible in the endless mode, run away from cops chasing you or compete against other drivers in four difficult racing events. You have your babe on your side to support you in your efforts! Don’t forget to combine your nitro as much as possible for a juicy speed bonus! Drive fast go through checkpoints in the endless mode. Push your highscore to the limits. Every checkpoint raises your reward! Watch out, they are harder to reach every time! Don’t forget to evade the police!
Super Arcade Racing(OutOfTheBit, 8th Oct, £8.99 / €9.99) – Prepare to enter the world of underground car racing to save your brother. It’s not going to be easy, but taking part in the Super Arcade Racing tournament is the only way you can see your brother again and solve the mystery behind the organisation that kidnapped him.
Tacticool Champs(AwesomeIndustries, 8th Oct, £8.99 / €9.99) – Quick matches, wide variety of weapons and unlimited ways to eliminate the opponents are waiting for you! Choose your hero from ten available characters, fight in one of ten unique environments, select from sixty pre-defined scenes or create your own with an in game scene creator! Compete with friends in couch multiplayer or improve your skills playing against computer controlled characters!
The Survivalists(Team 17, 9th Oct, £21.99 / €24.99) – Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies, who aren’t necessarily pleased to see you. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for an adventure that’s unique to every player.
The Legend of Ninja(Prison Games, 8th Oct, £5.24 / €5.99) – The Legend of Ninja is a 2D Action-RPG Platformer. The game aims to immerse you in its fantasy world full of deadly traps, various enemies and mysteries to discover. Players impersonate a fearless ninja passing through dangerous fantasy worlds on his mission to rescue his beloved princess who got kidnapped by a Dracula from her castle. Journey into the unknown as an unskilled fighter with each step, each defeated enemy and boss will bring crucial experience in order to prepare young warrior in his final battle against a powerful vampire.
The Ramen Sensei(Kairosoft, 8th Oct, £11.69 / €13) – Build your ramen rep by fashioning the ultimate bowl from a vast assortment of noodles, soup, and toppings. From roast pork to miso, mackerel, and more–the only limit is your imagination, meaning you’ll need to use your noodle to nail the right recipes and bring hungry customers in by the crowd! Enter contests and see how you size up against rivals, thus cementing your standing as superlative sensei of the savoury! Succeed–and one day you might even have your own ramen theme park!
Tiki Brawl(Flynns Arcade, 8th Oct, £0.93 / €0.99) – Grab your friends and throw ’em to the sacrifice pit before they throw you! Tiki Brawl is a fast-paced local multiplayer game (up to 8 players!) game where players must grab their opponents and throw them into a sacrifice pit to survive and win.
Torn Tales: Rebound Edition(Silesia Games, 8th Oct, £4.99 / €5.59) – You will wield the powers of Robin Hood, Snow White and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde as they fight together in the dark landscape assembled by the evil Bookbinder. He has bound enemies from across the fabled lands to stop you, so be ready for the unexpected.
TTV2(QUByte Interactive, 6th Oct, £0.89) – A reflex-based indie experience with original audio and art, made by the same creator of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Are you ready to test your reflexes in a new indie game? If your answer is YES; TTV2 is the right game for you. The game was built for you to act quickly, testing your reflexes and attention to detail when trying to escape the maze. Game Details: A game with original art and audio, in a setting with dark elements, such as vines and machines, that will test your attention and agility.
UBERMOSH: SANTICIDE(QUByte Interactive, 6th Oct, £0.89 / €0.99) – SANTICIDE, the sixth volume, adds new elements to the extensively tested gameplay. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts. Each match lasts 90 seconds and the quest is surviving in a gun-filled pit while defeating as many enemies as you can. Choose the Class Mods and Powers that fits best your playstyle, or do the opposite to polish your reflexes. Classic, Hard Boiled and Santicide mode setups how fast the pit will fill. Rank and Achievements keep you on track beating your previous scores. Welcome back, to UBERMOSH.
WarriOrb(NotYetEntertainment, 8th Oct, £11.69 / €12.99) – WarriOrb is an action platformer where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. You will have to make your way through the ravaged world to regain your freedom and sanity. Along the way you will meet demons, giants, mutants and all sort of magical and crazy creatures.
Switch eShop – Demos
DLC / Add-On Content
Nintendo Switch games with new DLC this week:
FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch™ Legacy Edition
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum’n’Fun!
The Survivalists™
So that’s your lot for this week’s Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!
Borderlands 3 Update Brings Bloody Harvest Back And Tweaks Zane
A new update for Borderlands 3 has been rolled out for PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One. Alongside bringing Bloody Harvest back, the hotfix also makes some tweaks to Zane and balances weapons. The full patch notes are outlined below.
The headlining feature is the return of Bloody Harvest, Gearbox's annual Halloween-themed limited-time event for Borderlands. It runs until November 5 and lets you collect all manners of spooky loot for completing challenges and missions, like zombie head trinkets and festive skins. There are even weapons that not only scale to your level, but may also come with Terror effects.
Check out these skins you can unlock by playing Bloody Harvest.
Bloody Harvest is free for everyone and will be available after the hotfix update has been applied, which is done by hanging out on the menu screen until the “Hotfixes Applied!” message pops up. The event can also be opted out of by turning it off in the main menu.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-09-2020, 06:14 AM - Forum: Windows
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GameStop announces multiyear strategic partnership with Microsoft
The partnership aims to advance GameStop’s key strategic pillars and extend its digital omni-channel ecosystem
Grapevine, Texas and Redmond, Wash. (October 8, 2020) – GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“The Company”) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft Corp., further advancing its strategy to expand its physical and digital video game offerings, as well as enhance the Company’s retail technology infrastructure. With over 5,000+ retail stores worldwide and its world-class eCommerce platform, GameStop leverages its vast customer network, PowerUp Rewards, and omni-channel capabilities to deliver enhanced gaming solutions to its customers. Through this partnership, GameStop will standardize the Company’s business operations on Microsoft’s cloud solutions and hardware products to deliver rich new digital experiences to customers, creating the “ultimate gaming destination” for gamers in its vision to be the premier omni-channel customer access point for video game products.
The partnership includes enterprise and commercial elements.
Under this agreement, GameStop will standardize its back-end and in-store solutions on Dynamics 365, Microsoft’s portfolio of cloud-based business applications and customer data platform, empowering associates with integrated experiences across its business operations including finance, inventory, eCommerce, retail and point of sale. This will enable store associates the ability to access omni-channel insights about customer preferences and purchasing history, real time information on product availability, subscriptions, pricing, and promotions in order to provide a differentiated and personalized in-store customer experience.
Additionally, associates will be equipped with new Microsoft Surface devices that will transform the in-store experience and help unlock new retail experiences in the future. The mobility of Microsoft Surface will allow associates to move freely within the store footprint, meeting the needs of customers faster and more efficiently. Microsoft Surface devices have already been an important part of the digital modernization strategy for store management.
As part of its transformation, GameStop plans to roll out Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to its stores, empowering more than 30,000 store associates with enhanced productivity and collaboration tools. With Teams, store associates will more easily be able to ask questions and share insights with one another, enabling them to provide a better customer experience. Associates will also benefit from enhanced security and identify management capabilities.
Following decades as an essential provider of the Microsoft Xbox gaming platform and services, GameStop has expanded its Xbox family of product offerings to include Xbox All Access, which provides an Xbox console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to players with no upfront cost. GameStop and Microsoft will both benefit from the customer acquisition and lifetime revenue value of each gamer brought into the Xbox ecosystem.
George Sherman, GameStop’s Chief Executive Officer, stated: “This is an exciting day at GameStop as we announce the advancement of an important partnership that capitalizes on the power of our operating platform and significant market share in gaming to accelerate our digital transformation; drive incremental revenue streams; and over time, further monetize the digital world of gaming. Since joining the Company last April, we have been on a mission to evolve our strategy to take advantage of our undisputed leadership position in gaming. Clearly, GameStop is a top destination for an entire spectrum of gaming products, and we are excited about the opportunity to leverage our capabilities in support of the launch of the next generation of gaming consoles and expand our reach and connection to the worldwide gamer community through this partnership.”
“GameStop has become a popular destination for gamers to find their favorite video games, hardware and accessories, socialize with others in the community, try out new games, and get educated on the latest tips and trends,” said Matt Renner, President, US Enterprise Commercial, Microsoft. “By harnessing the power of Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365, GameStop will be able to modernize its technology infrastructure and support store associates and fans in new and exciting ways. This partnership also provides GameStop with advanced retail management technologies that will drive operational efficiencies throughout its omni-channel platform.”
Phil Spencer, Microsoft, Executive Vice President of Gaming, added: “For many years GameStop has been a strong go-to-market partner for our gaming products, and we are excited about continuing and evolving that relationship for the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. GameStop’s extensive store base, focus on digital transformation in an omni-channel environment and expert gamer associates remain an important part of our gaming ecosystem, and we’re pleased to elevate our partnership.”
Jim Bell, GameStop’s Chief Financial Officer commented, “We believe Microsoft’s integrated retail technology platform will enable the continued development of our frictionless omni-channel digital environment, providing customers with an exceptional cross-channel experience for all things video gaming.” Mr. Bell continued, “By standardizing on Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, all accessed with Microsoft Surface devices at our fingertips, we will be able to create a better connection with our associates and provide them with powerful new tools to deliver rich engaging experiences to our customers while significantly enhancing our cross-channel view of inventory ensuring the most efficient delivery of products to our customers.”
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Otome Adventure Piofiore: Fated Memories Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Piofiore: Fated Memories, a “powerful and dramatic otome adventure”, is launching today on Nintendo Switch.
The game follows the story of Liliana Adornato, an orphan born and raised in a church in the centre of an Italian town. Three criminal organisations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is in the centre of their deadly turf wars. Her encounters with the leaders of the Falzone, Visconti, and Lao-Shu Families lead to danger and distraction, and drawn into the shadowy world of organised crime, she realises that there’s no going back.
Here’s a feature list:
· Navigate organizations riddled with intrigue and betrayal as three mafia families fight for honor and control. · Unlock additional story options, new perspectives, and deeper, deadlier secrets as you complete the game multiple times. · Experience gorgeous music and artwork depicting the sun drenched (and sin-filled) world of early 1900’s Italy.
The game’s available on the Switch eShop for £44.99, with a physical version also available should you wish to add another title to your collection. The first run of Piofiore: Fated Memories is also said to include a set of exclusive cards featuring the six main characters, although you might want to confirm this with your chosen retailer.
What do you think? One for the wishlist? Let us know in the comments.
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The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch eShop – Highlights
I Am Dead(Annapurna Interactive, 8th Oct, $19.99) – From the creators of Wilmot’s Warehouse, I Am Dead is a charming puzzle adventure game about exploring the afterlife. Recently deceased museum curator Morris and his dog, Sparky, have been reunited and must unearth lost and scattered ghosts. To find them, the duo must visit the places they spent time in, dive inside the memories of the people who knew them best and learn the stories of their lives.
The Survivalists(Team17, 9th Oct, $24.99) – A world of adventure and possibilities awaits. A newfound home will change with day/night cycles as players explore and uncover its secrets. Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for a multiplayer, strategy-based adventure that’s unique to every player.
FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition(Electronic Arts, 9th Oct, $49.99) – This latest entry in football simulation excellence features the most recent kits, clubs and squads from some of the top leagues around the world. Also featured are some of the world’s most famous stadiums, including some new to FIFA 21. Gameplay features and modes will also have parity with FIFA 20 on Nintendo Switch.
Ikenfell(Humble Games, 8th Oct, $19.99) – Enjoy this turn based-tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, find tons of hidden treasure and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.
Switch eShop – New Releases
Adventures of Chris(Graffiti Games, 8th Oct, $14.99) – Embark on a global adventure in this ‘90s-inspired platformer about a chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers.
Aery – Sky Castle(EpiXR, 8th Oct, $9.99) – Aery – Sky Castle is a very unique flight game featuring a little bird that discovers an unknown world full of beauty and dreamy landscapes, little environmental riddles, and other surprises. It’s a story-driven adventure to discover and rescue a broken world. The game has relatively slow pacing as it is meant to help people to enjoy and relax after a day full of hassle.
Arcade Archives BEN BERO BEH(HAMSTER, 1st Oct, $7.99) – “BEN BERO BEH” is an action game released by TAITO in 1984. Avoid obstacles and put out fires to rescue NAO-Chan from the flames. Full of unique characters such as the enemy from “ELEVATOR ACTION” and Chack’n from “Chack’n Pop”.
AstroWings: Space War(Toward, 8th Oct, $9.99) – The new style of “Shoot ’em up” that you’ve been looking for. This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game. Evade enemy bullets and take them down. Unleash your competitive spirit by going up against their deadly shooting. You must survive this Bullet Hell across 22 different universes. Diverse and delicate enemy attack patterns lead to intense skirmishes!
Ben 10: Power Trip!(9th Oct, $39.99) – Ben Tennyson and his family are all set for a relaxing European vacation – until evil Hex awakens four mysterious crystals and summons monstrous visitors from the Void. Now it’s up to you to help Ben stop the master magician’s Hex-tremely fiendish plans!
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!(Vertigo Gaming, 14th Oct, $19.99) – Hit the road in this massive sequel to the million-selling Cook, Serve, Delicious! series as you travel across the United States to participate in the Iron Cook Foodtruck Championships with your trusty robot crew Whisk and Cleaver.
Digerati Presents: Make It Quick Bundle Vol. 1(Digerati, 8th Oct, $31.99) – When you don’t have time to spare, this trio of indie delights is perfect for a rapid round of pick-up and play action. This bundle contains Bleed, Chicken Assassin: Reloaded, and Don’t Die, Mr Robot! DX. An action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay.
Dodge These Balls(EntwicklerX, 8th Oct, $0.99) – This game is very simple. Try to dodge all grey balls with your red ball as long as you can. The more balls come, the more difficult the game becomes.
Falcon Age(Outerloop Games, 8th Oct, $19.99) – Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure. Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure where you’ll play as Ara in her fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers. Features: – Bond with a bird companion: Name, pet, feed, teach, and dress up your falcon.
Filament(KalypsoMediaGroup, 8th Oct, $16.99) – An abandoned spaceship, missing crew and a lone mysterious voice. Solve challenging puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster. The truth is out there. Somewhere. Board The Alabaster, one of The Filament Corporation’s flagship research vessels, and try to wrestle control back from a mysterious complication which left the ship locked down and the crew missing.
Flipon(Plug In Digital, 8th Oct, $5.99) – Join Kat and her crew of flipoblock miners in an epic quest in the Flipon solar system! Embark your ship and visit 75+ differents levels though 5+ planets. But beware, each planet is owned by a powerful guardian and each level is a new challenge.
Foregone(Big Blue Bubble, 13th Oct, $29.99) – Years after a devastating war, the city of Calagan is once again besieged by an all-corrupting force known as the Harrow. As the city’s strongest super-soldier, it’s up to you to investigate the Harrow’s origins and prevent its reanimated minions from destroying your home. But the Harrow isn’t just reviving the dead – it’s dredging up memories better left forgotten.
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout(Game Mill, 13th Oct, $39.99) – G. I. Joe and Cobra are back! G. I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G. I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G. I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination.
Game Dev Tycoon(Greenheart Games, 8th Oct, $14.99) – The popular game development simulator which lets you replay gaming history and run your own game development company is finally on Nintendo Switch™. Optimized for both touchscreen and Joy-Con, Game Dev Tycoon plays better than ever before. Game Dev Tycoon lets you experience game development history first-hand, from the passionate garage development of the 80s to the AAA studios of today.
Ghost of a Tale(Plug In Digital, 8th Oct, $24.99) – Ghost of a Tale follows a courageous minstrel Mouse named Tilo on a perilous quest to escape the dungeons of Dwindling Heights Keep and discover the fate of his true love, Merra. Set in a medieval world where Rats rule over all other creatures, Ghost of a Tale weaves an epic, yet intimate story combining elements of classic adventure, action-RPG, and exploration with a rich and highly immersive visual style.
Hide & Dance!(1st Oct, $4.99) – Press the buttons to the rhythm of the music! Dance and make combos! Be careful not to be spotted by your mom entering the room!
Home: Postmortem Edition(8th Oct, $7.99) – Play the complete indie horror classic, now with a brand-new Postmortem Mode — a guided tour by the developer that brings you behind the scenes as you play the game!
IMMERSE LAND(VivaGames, 1st Oct, $4.99) – “IMMERSE LAND” is a role story adventure game and a full-screen interactive micro-drama. You can enter different stories by through different choices. Emma drove her daughter to the amusement park, but they had an accident. Her daughter was lost mysteriously and Emma entered the lighthouse in search of her daughter with a few clues…
Infection – Board Game(eSolutions Nordic, 2nd Oct, $9.89) – The object of the game is to make your pieces constitute a majority of the pieces on the board at the end of the game, by converting as many of your opponent’s pieces as possible. You can play against a friend or alone in arcade mode with increasing difficulty. The game will test you tactic skills and entertain you and your friends. Dominate the board and climb the leaderboard. Based on an early 90’s arcade game. Infection is also known by such names as Ataxx, Boogers, Slime Wars and Frog Cloning.
Neighbours back From Hell(THQ Nordic, 8th Oct, $14.99) – The neighbours from hell return! In this HD Remaster of the beloved childhood gems Neighbours From Hell 1 and 2, you play the star of a cheeky TV Show who is constantly pranking his nasty neighbour in the most creative and hilarious ways. You want to replace a candle with a firework? What about replacing the shaving cream with the whipped cream? Go for it!
Petal Crash(GalaxyTrail, 12th Oct, $9.99) – Easy to learn and rewarding to master, Petal Crash is a brand new puzzle game in the tradition of the arcade action puzzlers of the mid-90s. Like the games that inspired it, Petal Crash features a variety of single player challenges in addition to an intense head-to-head versus mode.
Piofiore: Fated Memories(Aksys Games, 8th Oct, $49.99) – Liliana Adornato was born and raised in the church in the center of the Italian town of Burlone. Three criminal organizations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is literally in the center of their turf wars. Her encounters with the leaders of the Falzone, Visconti, and Lao-Shu mafia lead to danger and distraction. Once Lili is drawn into the shadowy world of crime Families, she realizes there is no going back.
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?(NIS America, 13th Oct, $19.99) – Master Etna demands the ultimate dessert, and it is up to a legion of lowly Prinnies to make it! Jump, slash, and combo your way through different stages of the Netherworld, devastate enemies and bosses with special attacks, and encounter both new and familiar faces in this explosive action adventure from the twisted minds behind the DISGAEA series!
Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!(NIS America, 13th Oct, $19.99) – When the mysterious Phantom Thief steals Master Etna’s panties, the Prinny horde must rise up once again to retrieve them. . . or suffer the consequences! Slash and Hip Pound your way through chaotic stages full of devilish foes, and build up the Combo Gauge to unleash powerful moves like Prinny Cyclone and Prinnykaze.
Puddle Knights(Lockpickle, 8th Oct, $9.99) – A mud-based puzzle game where you arrange snake-like capes of chivalrous knights to cover puddles and other hazards. Help the nobles to reach their goal in this lighthearted medieval mindmuck!
Reflection of Mine(Ratalaika Games, 9th Oct, $7.99) – Help Lilly Witchgan, a young girl who has dissociative identity disorder. Discover which personality is the real one and uncover a dark plot as Lilly navigates her mindscape. Control two different characters at the same time as you attempt to get to the exit by navigating both personalities through a multitude of traps. Each side of the stage is different for each of the personalities, so be cautious!
Remothered: Broken Porcelain(Modus Games, 13th Oct, $29.99) – Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.
ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH(Spike Chunsoft US, 13th Oct, $34.99) – Return to Tanegashima and continue the Science Adventure series in ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH! The island of Tanegashima is preparing for the Summer Festival. Through Nae Tennouji, an acquaintance from JAXA, Kaito Yashio is introduced to Itaru Hashida from the STEINS;GATE series. Itaru claims to be taking a tour of the island, but as time goes on he starts acting rather strangely.
ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE(Spike Chunsoft US, 13th Oct, $34.99) – Join the Robot Club and help save the world in ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE! Play as Kaito Yashio, one of the last two members of Central Tanegashima High’s Robot Research Club. He kicks back and relaxes as his counterpart, the reckless club leader Akiho Senomiya, strives to complete their giant robot in order to keep the club from being disbanded.
Skatemasta Tcheco(eastasiasoft, 8th Oct, $4.99) – Tcheco is back for another herculean journey on his shiny new skateboard. Survive bigger and crazier auto-scrolling stages as you smash and flip over everything that tries to stop Tcheco in his tracks! From beaches and cityscapes to a sports stadium and even the moon, traverse a vibrant selection of stages in any order as you roll your way to victory.
Street Racer Underground(JanduSoft, 9th Oct, $5.99) – Buy your new ride and pimp it till it’s hot! Reach as many checkpoints as possible in the endless mode, run away from cops chasing you or compete against other drivers in four difficult racing events. You have your babe on your side to support you in your efforts! Don’t forget to combine your nitro as much as possible for a juicy speed bonus!
Tacticool Champs(AwesomeIndustries, 8th Oct, $9.99) – Quick matches, wide variety of weapons and unlimited ways to eliminate the opponents are waiting for you! Choose your hero from ten available characters, fight in one of ten unique environments, select from sixty pre-defined scenes or create your own with an in game scene creator! Compete with friends in couch multiplayer or improve your skills playing against computer controlled characters!
The Legend of Ninja(Prison Games, 8th Oct, $7.99) – The Legend of Ninja is a 2D Action-RPG Platformer. The game aims to immerse you in its fantasy world full of deadly traps, various enemies and mysteries to discover. Player impersonate as fearless ninja passing through dangerous fantasy worlds on his mission to rescue his beloved princess who got kidnapped by a Dracula from her castle.
The Legend Of The Blue Warrior(Vikalb, 2nd Oct, $3.99) – Aphrodite has been kidnapped by the evil army. Everything seems to be lost, but there is still hope. After several years fighting around the word, Popolon returns to the kingdom to rest and heal the wounds received in the battles, but upon arrival, he discovers that the Kingdom has been destroyed and Aphrodite kidnapped.
The Ramen Sensei(Kairosoft, 8th Oct, $14.00) – Build your ramen rep by fashioning the ultimate bowl from a vast assortment of noodles, soup, and toppings. From roast pork to miso, mackerel, and more–the only limit is your imagination, meaning you’ll need to use your noodle to nail the right recipes and bring hungry customers in by the crowd!
Tiki Brawl(Flynns Arcade, 8th Oct, $0.99) – Grab your friends and throw’em to the sacrifice pit before they throw you! Tiki Brawl is a fast-paced local multiplayer game (up to 8 players! ) game where players must grab their opponents and throw them into a sacrifice pit to survive and win.
Torn Tales: Rebound Edition(Silesia Games, 8th Oct, $7.99) – You will wield the powers of Robin Hood, Snow White and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde as they fight together in the dark landscape assembled by the evil Bookbinder. He has bound enemies from across the fabled lands to stop you, so be ready for the unexpected.
TTV2(QUByte Interactive, 6th Oct, $0.99) – A reflex-based indie experience with original audio and art, made by the same creator of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Are you ready for test your reflexes in a new indie game? If your answer is YES; TTV2 is the right game for you. The game was built for you act quickly, testing your reflexes and attention to detail when trying to escape the maze.
Vigil: The Longest Night(14th Oct, $21.99) – Vigil: The Longest Night is a 2D action RPG with precise, technical combat and a strong narrative. Inspired by Salt and Sanctuary and Castlevania, Vigil: The Longest Night aims to challenge players with its difficulty while compelling them with a tale of eldritch horror. Follow Leila on her quest to save her hometown from the creeping evil infesting the surrounding countryside. Navigate a world that wanders between dream and reality, sanity and madness, and uncover the secret of the longest night and the monstrous entities invading their world.
WarriOrb(NotYetEntertainment, 8th Oct, $12.99) – WarriOrb is an action platformer where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. You will have to make your way through the ravaged world to regain your freedom and sanity. Along the way you will meet demons, giants, mutants and all sort of magical and crazy creatures.
Woodsalt(Team Woodsalt, 13th Oct, $24.99) – “Woodsalt” is an adventure game set on the planet of Nu-Terra, 1000 years after Earth was evacuated during chaotic natural disasters and an attack by giant creatures. You control Emcy, an Earth born man who is awaken from stasis into a new city in a bubble as they wait for a signal to return back home, but not everybody is as eager to return as thought.
So that’s your lot for this week’s North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!
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7 Binge-Worthy Freelance Developer Podcasts You Must Listen To
Clever business owners are never too busy to learn something new and improve their business continuously.
I know you are busy yourself but listening to a podcast while going for a walk can hardly be classified as a huge time investment. So, what are the best freelance developer podcasts on the planet?
This article compiles the 7 top podcasts for freelance developers—with a focus on podcasts that are likely to kick off some real improvements in your business!
As a freelance developer, you’re both a freelancer—that is, a business person—and a developer. In this list of 7 high-quality podcasts, we’ve given you some podcasts that teach either one or both.
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Here’s a short overview of these podcast with a screenshot and an audio sample to help you decide which podcast to binge-listen first.
Build a 100% remote, online, and expertise-driven business. Hosted by Philip Morgan and Liston Witherill, we’ll share what’s working, what’s not, and what scared the sh** out of us, every single Friday. If you’re a consultant, software developer, professional services provider, coach, accountant, lawyer, or any other service provider, and you want to build your business online, this podcast is for you.
The #1 business podcast on all of Apple Podcasts, and it’s been ranked #1 out of 500,000+ podcasts on many occasions. It is the first business/interview podcast to pass 100,000,000 downloads, it has been selected as “Best of” Apple Podcasts for three years running, and readers of Fortune Magazine‘s Term Sheet recently selected The Tim Ferriss Show as their top business podcast. It has now surpassed 500M downloads.
To become successful in coding, you need to get out there and solve real problems for real people. That’s how you can become a six-figure earner easily. And that’s how you polish the skills you really need in practice. After all, what’s the use of learning theory that nobody ever needs?
Practice projects is how you sharpen your saw in coding!
Do you want to become a code master by focusing on practical code projects that actually earn you money and solve problems for people?
Then become a Python freelance developer! It’s the best way of approaching the task of improving your Python skills—even if you are a complete beginner.
