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Corporation Inc. – A Brutal Indie Platformer Wrapped in Corporate Satire

Games | 14 December 2025

At first glance, Corporation Inc. looks like a simple retro-style platformer. Spend a few minutes inside its cold office walls, however, and it quickly reveals itself as something far more unsettling. Blending precise, unforgiving platforming with da...

Final Fantasy III (NDS) – The Job System Classic Reborn for a New Generation

Games | 14 December 2025

When Final Fantasy III was originally released on the Famicom, it introduced mechanics that would shape the future of the entire series. However, for many players outside Japan, the game remained a legend rather than an experience. That changed with...

Final Fantasy II – The Experimental JRPG That Redefined Storytelling and Progression

Games | 14 December 2025

When Final Fantasy II released in the late 1980s, it boldly challenged expectations set by its predecessor. Instead of refining the original formula, Square chose to reinvent it. The result was a sequel that introduced deeper storytelling, named prot...

Final Fantasy I – The Classic RPG That Started a Legendary Franchise

Games | 14 December 2025

When Final Fantasy I launched in the late 1980s, few could have predicted the impact it would have on the gaming world. Created during a time when role-playing games were still finding their identity on consoles, Final Fantasy laid the groundwork for...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (GBA) – Classic Beat ’Em Up Action in a Portable Shell

Games | 14 December 2025

When Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003, it brought the fast-paced energy of the iconic franchise back to its arcade roots. Inspired by the 2003 animated series, this side-scrolling beat 'em up delivered familiar cha...

Nothing Ear Web-Based System: Finally Bringing Full Earbud Control to Windows

Application Development | 13 December 2025

One of the biggest gaps in the Nothing ecosystem today isn't hardware quality — it's software support on Windows. This became very clear to me after I recently purchased the Nothing Ear (ceramic) 2024, model B171. The earbuds themselves are excellent...

Mario Party Advance (GBA) – A Solo-Focused Spin on the Mario Party Formula

Games | 13 December 2025

When Mario Party Advance released on the Game Boy Advance, it surprised many fans by taking the familiar party game formula in an entirely new direction. Rather than recreating the board-based multiplayer chaos the series was known for, this handheld...

Pokémon Sapphire (GBA) – A Defining Generation III Adventure in the Hoenn Region

Games | 13 December 2025

When Pokémon Sapphire launched on the Game Boy Advance in 2002, it marked a major turning point for the Pokémon series. As part of Generation III, the game introduced a brand-new region, a fresh Pokédex, and deeper battle mechanics that reshaped how...

Portal (Flash Version) – A Clever 2D Puzzle Experiment That Captured the Spirit of a Classic

Games | 13 December 2025

Before Portal became a full-fledged 3D phenomenon, its core ideas were already proving powerful in simpler forms. Portal (Flash Version) is a fan-made 2D puzzle platformer that distills the essence of Valve's original concept into a minimalist Flash...

Xenon 2: Megablast (Sega Mega Drive) – The Stylish Shmup That Defined Bitmap Brothers Cool

Games | 13 December 2025

When Xenon 2: Megablast arrived on the Sega Mega Drive, it didn't just deliver fast-paced shooting — it delivered attitude. Developed by The Bitmap Brothers and released in the early 90s, Xenon 2 stood out instantly thanks to its slick visual style,...

Final Fantasy VIII (PSX) – A Bold, Emotional JRPG That Redefined the PlayStation Era

Games | 13 December 2025

When Final Fantasy VIII launched on the original PlayStation in 1999, it immediately stood apart from everything that came before it. Rather than simply building on the success of Final Fantasy VII, Square chose to take creative risks — introducing a...

Diner Dash: Hometown Hero – A Fast-Paced Return to Flo’s Roots in Time-Management Gaming

Games | 13 December 2025

When time-management games were at their peak, Diner Dash: Hometown Hero stood out as a heartfelt and energetic return to the series' origins. This entry brings Flo back to her hometown, combining familiar Dash gameplay with fresh locations, story-dr...

Granny – A Silent Horror Game That Turns Every Sound Into a Threat

Games | 13 December 2025

Few horror games manage to create fear using simplicity alone, but Granny does exactly that. Instead of relying on jump scares or complex mechanics, Granny builds its terror through silence, sound, and constant tension. Trapped inside a decaying hous...

Among Us – The Social Deduction Game That Turned Suspicion Into Global Fun

Games | 13 December 2025

Few games have captured the internet's imagination quite like Among Us. What started as a small multiplayer experiment quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, transforming simple tasks and cartoon astronauts into intense social mind games. Built aroun...

Minecraft – The Sandbox Game That Redefined Creativity, Survival, and Player Freedom

Games | 13 December 2025

Few games have left a mark on gaming culture as profound as Minecraft. What began as a simple block-based experiment has grown into one of the most influential and widely played games in history. At its heart, Minecraft is a sandbox that gives player...

Pokémon LeafGreen (GBA) – A Timeless Return to Kanto and the Roots of the Pokémon Adventure

Games | 13 December 2025

When Pokémon LeafGreen arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, it did more than simply remake an old classic — it reintroduced an entire generation to the magic of Kanto. As a modern reimagining of the original Pokémon Green and Blue titles, LeafGre...

Pharaoh’s Tomb (DOS) – A Tense and Atmospheric DOS Adventure Through Ancient Egyptian Ruins

Games | 13 December 2025

In the early days of PC gaming, when patience and precision mattered just as much as reflexes, Pharaoh's Tomb (DOS) carved out a unique identity as a slow-paced, methodical platform-adventure. Released in 1990 by Apogee Software, this classic DOS tit...

Malaysia’s Next-Generation MyKad Will Roll Out Gradually

News | 12 December 2025

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a new version of its national identity card, but despite the buzz, there's no need for citizens to panic or rush to replace their current MyKad. The government has confirmed that the transition will be carried out i...

WebView2 Is Becoming a Core Part of Windows 11

Web Development | 12 December 2025

If you use Windows 11 regularly, you've probably interacted with WebView without ever realizing it. That login window that pops up when you sign into Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or other Microsoft apps isn't a full browser. It's a web control quietly e...

Google Sounds the Alarm on Account Takeovers

Cybersecurity | 12 December 2025

Google has issued a fresh warning that account takeovers are becoming harder to defend against, and it's not just about losing access to Gmail. When attackers break into a Google account, the damage can spread far beyond Google's own services, especi...