ClassicAlerts cures nostalgia for the alert notifications in iOS 8 and earlier

iOS tends to receive minor aesthetic changes, albeit not always, with Apple’s annual iteration releases every Fall. One of the things that saw a facelift post-iOS 8 was the appearance of alertnotifications, which adopted rounded corners upon dropping the previously squarer aesthetic. If you’re experiencing nostalgia over the previously squarer alert notification aesthetics in iOS 8 and earlier and you have a jailbroken device at your disposal, then the excitement we get to share with you today is that a new and freejailbreak tweakcalledClassicAlertsby iOS developerGinsubrings them back....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Sara Waters

Dark Souls 3: Art Souls

Art is a subjective endeavor that compasses a tangible and a transient form of portraying mimesis, emotion, expression, and everything else that goes unsaid. Paintings in Dark Souls have always been a portal to another world. This element resides inDark Souls 3if you purchase theAshes of AriandelDLC; you will be transported to a new world after touching a small fragment of a painting. Before the Ashes of Ariandel DLC, there were several paintings scattered throughout the world for players to find....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Eric Clark

Don't let updates ruin Christmas: How to unbox and rebox your Xbox Series X/S to update in advance

All new technology brings a thrill - especially when you’re giving someone a new console that’s going to fill many hours of the day over the next few years. With theXbox Series consolesandPlayStation 5, it’s likely to be a gaming Christmas for many, although they’re still hard to find after a year on the market. Sure, if you’re a mega-fan you’ll hopefully have already bought and be playing with your console, but for many parents - who are gifting the console - there’s more to think about....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1301 words · David Stevenson

Fire Emblem Engage Skirmish Level Scaling, Explained

If you want to grow your units in Fire Emblem: Engage, there’s nocheataround it. You need to class and level them up. Seals are limited but only in the earlier chapters, so the former isn’t a big issue. But for units to be able to class up in the first place (and class up), you absolutely need to level grind. One way to do this is by taking advantage of the skirmishes that appear between chapters....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Allen Griffith

How AI Is Helping Police Track Millions Of License Plates A Day

How AI Is Helping Police Track Millions Of License Plates A Day The 21st century is no stranger to surveillance, but with the advent of AI tools, a whole new world of criminal and government-funded tools has popped up on the scene. The sketchy track record of state agencies deploying surveillance tools beyond what is publicly authorized has really raised alarms. However, it’s not always the doom and gloom scenario when it comes to using these advanced AI-fueled tools....

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1667 words · Richard Garcia

How to Defeat the Maneater Manjula in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Your first big bounty inMetaphor: ReFantaziois the fearsome Maneater Manjula. Here’s how to take them down. What are Bounties in Metaphor: ReFantazio? Bounties inMetaphor: ReFantazioare challenging bosses that are optional for players to tackle. However, completing the bounty will grant you a lot of money and a boost to a specific stat. Plus, it makes for a great way to grind and level up both your party andArchetypes. Metaphor: ReFantazio: How to Defeat the Louisian Mage Captains You can never be too safe when delving into dungeons....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Elizabeth Carter

How to Disable the Puke Effect in Windblown

Whenever your character respawns in the hub world ofWindblown, they puke their guts out, and it’s a pretty funny,if gross, visual. It makes sense in the game’s context, but the animation can put off some players. This was brought up by a few players during the demo, and Motion Twin has heard them. If you want to disable the puke or vomit effect in Windblown, here is how you may do that....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Emily Johnson

How to Increase All Social Stats in Persona 3 Reload (P3R)

Being the pseudo daily life-sim it is, Persona 3 Reload includes three Social Stats in the game: Courage, Charm, and Academics. These stats can be improved by participating in various activities around the game, and increasing them unlocks a ton of new content to partake in. All Social Stats Explained in Persona 3 Reload The three Social Stats in P3R unlock new activities and actions for you throughout the game, such as completing certainrequests for Elizabethor getting new Social Links....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Alicia Day

How to Leave the Hall of Virtue in FFXVI

In the early hours of FFXVI, you’ll be taken around Cid’s Hideaway and introduced to the various mechanics available to you there. One of these is the Hall of Virtue, a training ground where Clive can hone his skills and learn some sick new combos. However, it’s not clear how to actually leave the place. Here’s how to leave the Hall of Virtue in FFXVI. How to Leave the Hall of Virtue in Final Fantasy XVI To leave the Hall of Virtue in Final Fantasy XVI, you only need to hit the touchpad to open up the menu where you’re able to adjust the options you want in the training mode, and then hold the triangle button to exit....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Kevin Johnson

How to use Disney+ and Star parental controls

With the Star section of Disney+ offering a selection of 15+ and 18+ shows and movies in supported regions, including the UK and Europe, you might want to better familiarise yourself with the parental controls. Disney+users with Star are advised to set up restrictions for each profile on their accounts (if needed). Here’s how. Understanding the Disney+ parental controls It is worth noting that you cannot set or change parental controls using the Disney+ TV app....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jacob Wiggins

Killing Floor 3 Release Delayed

Tripwire Interactivehas announced the postponement of Killing Floor 3’s release. The developer previously planned to launch it on March 25, but they’ll need more time for the finishing touches than they expected. The game doesn’t have a new date for it, but the team still expects a 2025 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the latter being available onSteamandEpic Store. Slaughter Zombies and Survive Killing Floor is a first-person shooter series that started back in 2009 as the original PC title spun off from an Unreal Tournament 2004 mod....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Mrs. Angela Alvarez DDS

Kyokaiji Temple Lost Pages in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Quick Links If there’s one thing that Ubisoft does well with their multitude of franchises, it’s creating dense environments filled with exploration. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is no different, as the vast world the studio has created is ripe for adventure. Whether it’s the various unique enemies you’ll come across on your adventures or investigating reported Yokai in the area, there feels like an overwhelming amount of content to dig your teeth into....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Brittney Gibson

Lego Horizon Adventures Brings Upbeat Take on PlayStation's Series

LegoHorizonAdventures takes PlayStation’s popular franchise and makes it accessible for families around the world. You’ll be solving puzzles, taking down mighty machines, and exploring the Lego version of Horizon’s world in co-op. Aloy and her friends, including a guy dressed as a hot dog are playable characters. One of the strangest factors about Lego Horizon Adventures is that it’s not a PlayStation exclusive. It will launch this holiday for PS5, PC, and oddly, the Nintendo Switch....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Maria Anderson