What if they put Mother 3 on the list? GOG revamps its Dreamlist feature to better pry old games out of publishers Community demand played a role in getting Dino Crisis games approved by Capcom. Kevin Purdy Jan 29, 2025 1:32 pm | 30 "Hi! Just popping in to let you know that Capcom's Dino Crisis 1 and 2 are now available in lightly remastered forms." Credit: Capcom "Hi! Just popping in to let you know that Capcom's Dino Crisis 1 and 2 are now available in lightly remastered forms." Credit: Capcom Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn morePC game storefront GOG, which has recently pledged to focus on restoring and preserving Good Old Games, has now revamped its community wishlist for games to bring to its storefront. The GOG Dreamlist serves not only as a way to get notified when a game you loved is newly available for DRM-free purchase, but also for GOG to use as market pressure in its negotiations with rights-holders.The games GOG members picked out on what used to be called the Community Wishlist still have their votes, and they have been useful. It was often "the fuel for our actions," Karol Ascot Obrzut writes on GOG's blog. "When talks with IP owners hit a wall, the Wishlist kept the conversation going." GOG attributes the newly available Dino CrisisandDino Crisis 2 (and the bundle) in part to wishlist leverage. Those games had about 5,000 and 3,500 votes, respectively, which helped when, as GOG puts it, "two Polish dudes" approached Capcom to ask about making the games Windows 10/11 compatible and upscaling it. GOG's Dreamlist announcement video. The Dreamlist has received a complete design and interface overhaul, and it makes it easier to see what other people are demanding. At the top, with more than 57,000 votes at the time of publishing, is Black & White, the 2001 game from Peter Molyneaux's Lionhead Studios that was a true "god game," giving you an avatar creature that learned from your actions and treatment. Black & White 2 commands the third-place slot at the moment.Black & White was intriguing; it had classic Molyneaux over-reach and deserves, in the words of one Ars staffer, a re-release so that "a new generation can realize just how janky it is." As detailed in a documentary by Noclip, the B&W games are stuck in publishing purgatory. Microsoft acquired Lionhead's IP and assets, while Electronic Arts retains the publishing rights to the B&Wgames, and nobody has yet been able to align those two very large planets.GOG has added its own "Our Pick" tag to games it wants to see brought forward onto modern systems. Among them is Freelancer, which Ars' Samuel Axon described in our 2024 roundup of non-2024 games as "a sincere attempt to make games like Elite (Dangerous) and Wing Commander: Privateer far more accessible." GOG selected Freelancer as one of its staff picks for the Dreamlist, citing its "dynamic economy and engaging storyline."The main thing GOG would be fixing withFreelancer, as with many games, would be simple availability, as the game is not available on any proper digital storefront. Axon reports that, in having an original disc, installing Freelancer was not too hard, with the installer working in Windows 11. You can apply community patches, like an "HD Edition" mod, but Axon preferred playing at a non-native resolution (1024768) at 4:3 and adjusting his monitor.Other notable games GOG and its voting public want to see brought back are Final Fantasy VII(the original, not the remake), the point-and-click Discworld adventure,Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection, andThe Operative: No One Lives Forever.Kevin PurdySenior Technology ReporterKevin PurdySenior Technology Reporter Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history. He has previously worked at Lifehacker, Wirecutter, iFixit, and Carbon Switch. 30 Comments

Executives are increasingly fielding analyst questions about the business impact of DeepSeek.In spite of the market disruption, the early outlook is generally optimistic about the tech.Business Insider will keep this story updated as more companies report earnings.Stock market surprises have a way of echoing through subsequent earnings calls, and the impact of DeepSeek is reverberating on Wall Street.On analyst calls this week, executives have increasingly been fielding questions about the Chinese AI and what it means for their businesses.The name DeepSeek was mentioned in at least nine earnings calls this week, according to an AlphaSense search, with onlya single mention before Monday's bombshell announcement.But in spite of the market disruption that saw wild swings in Big Tech share prices, the early outlook is generally optimistic about the tech.On Monday, AT&T CEO John Stankey said the newer, lower-cost AI "is going to open up and facilitate new applications and business models."Here's what business leaders are telling analysts:

Industrial Escape House / Studio Parisi ArchitectsSave this picture! THAT PhotographerArchitects: Studio Parisi ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:300 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:THAT PhotographerMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Save this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Industrial Escape House is a contemporary residential design set within a classic suburban context. This striking home contrasts its robust industrial and brutalist materials with lush greenery and a central northern courtyard, creating a dynamic.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Industrial Escape House is a contemporary residential design set within a classic suburban context. This striking home contrasts its robust industrial and brutalist materials with lush greenery and a central northern courtyard, creating a dynamic interplay between the raw, architectural elements and the serene, natural surroundings.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on January 30, 2025Cite: "Industrial Escape House / Studio Parisi Architects" 30 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026223/industrial-escape-house-studio-parisi-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

C.A.H.S. School Ayakkad / Studio AcisSave this picture!SchoolsAyakkad, IndiaArchitects: Studio AcisAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:29379 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Studio IKSHA Lead Architect: Ar. Rakesh Kakkoth More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture! Studio IKSHAText description provided by the architects. In the rural context of Palakkad, the C.A.H.S. school is situated amidst paddy fields, embracing native architecture and tradition. It offers a serene escape from city life, surrounded by lush greenery. Previously, the site had poor-quality structures scattered in different orientations, built over various periods without proper master planning. The project's scope involved crafting an overall master plan and uplifting the school.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Strategies like preservation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, new construction, and renovation were implemented in six phases. The first phase focused on constructing a new admin block (Block H), inspired by existing challenges, while the second phase involved renovating the higher secondary block (Block A). The remaining four phases include demolition, new constructions, preservation, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation for future development. A major challenge was designing the school within budget constraints.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Planned on a 2.53-acre site, the new Admin block (Block H, 20,659 sq. ft.) integrates multiple functions under one roof. Its linear form establishes a clear axis for the school, emphasizing the entry and segregating public and private zones. This block houses meeting rooms, classrooms, and a flexible auditorium. Spaces are efficiently planned with proper segregation, ensuring effective management. The ground floor is open, connecting users to the surroundings and serving as a gateway.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The first floor features semi-open spaces with verandas running parallel, visually linking the open ground floor and surrounding blocks. Design elements like verandas, north-facing linear windows, double-height spaces, gathering pockets, and rooms with light on both sides create vibrant, inspiring spaces. Natural light filters into the school, fostering an elegant, energizing environment for young minds. The architecture blends raw concrete textures with earthy tones, while floor-to-floor balconies enhance transparency and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, connecting the building to its context.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The second phase involved renovating Block A (8,720 sq. ft.). The design addressed challenges by drawing inspiration from nearby structures and traditional Kerala values. An outer layer of columns topped with a roof was added to the existing structure, transforming the dynamics of the space. The corridors, with muted colors and interplay of light, celebrate tranquility and grandeur. These imposing columns and verandas now provide shade and comfort, protecting against rain and sun while creating interactive spaces. This redesign balances heritage with functionality, fostering active learning, social interaction, and emotional development.Save this picture!Save this picture!Always envisioned as a school, where its essence balances between heritage and innovation which is culturally rooted and emphasises the open spaces. A space where children feel safe, a place to unwind that encourages the interaction between students themselves and with the teachers and fosters collaboration. Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Ayakkad, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeStudio AcisOfficePublished on January 30, 2025Cite: "C.A.H.S. School Ayakkad / Studio Acis" 30 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026026/cahs-school-ayakkad-studio-acis&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Nature, Published online: 29 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08648-1Molecular basis of vitamin K driven -carboxylation at membrane interface

Nature, Published online: 29 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08362-4A halogenase enzyme uses the copper in its active site to catalyse iterative chlorinations on multiple unactivated carbonhydrogen bonds, enabling carbonhydrogen functionalization that is not achievable with an iron-based halogenase.

Overwatch 2 will be receiving "groundbreaking changes" that are "unlike anything you've seen before" later this year, according to developer Blizzard.What, exactly, those changes will be is still a mystery, but Blizzard has announced a livestream titled Overwatch 2 Spotlight for February 12 to dive into all the updates. The stream will also be dedicated to showing off new heroes and maps coming this year. Various Overwatch 2 content creators will be going hands-on with the changes and new content, and those who watch partnered streams will be able to score the Lucio Cyber DJ Legendary skin as a Twitch Drop.Continue Reading at GameSpot

In the wake of EA's announcement that Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed to meet the company's expectations, BioWare has announced that it is "changing how we build games" in an effort to hold the company to "the highest quality standards."In a blog post, BioWare GM Gary McKay said "a core team" at BioWare is making the next Mass Effect, while other team members are departing. McKay said BioWare has "worked diligently" in the past months to find new positions for BioWare staffers at other internal EA teams. Whether or not there were layoffs connected to these changes, however, is unknown. The Veilguard game director Corinne Busch has left BioWare."In keeping with our fierce commitment to innovating during the development and delivery of Mass Effect, we have challenged ourselves to think deeply about delivering the best experience to our fans. We are taking this opportunity between full development cycles to reimagine how we work at BioWare," McKay said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Strands has a whole new puzzle to ponder over today, and this one isn't easy. Even people who have been playing a long time and know the rules of Strands well might get tangled up with this one. It's difficult because of how broad the topic is.