The next Epic Games Store freebie is Last Day of June. Free until July 05.
Author: Posidyn
Residency Calculator 1.5 Released
Fixed a bug where unhighlighted locations would get deleted.
Residency Calculator 1.4 Released
Fixed a bug where the calculate “to date” would reset when the screen is rotated. This would only happen when there is only one entry date and that entry date is today or a future date.
Colour theme has been changed away from the default. YAY!
Residency Calculator 1.3 Released
Can now export and import locations. Duplicate location names are allowed, but they are treated as different locations. Requires new permissions to read and write to external storage.
Modified the Residency Calculator page change date picker title to be Change “to date”.
Added blank line separation before Australian Citizenship calculation result.
Updated help for changing and deleting dates.
Updated help with more details about the Residency Calculator page.
Added about box.
Calendar Cannot Pick Max Limit Date
Known issue with Residency Calculator.
This issue seems to be a problem only with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
If you change an entry/exit date that is not the last date, there is a maximum date limit that you can change the entry/exit date to. This maximum date limit is the day just before the next entry/exit date. The issue is, the maximum date limit date cannot be picked when in calendar mode.
The easiest way around this issue is to use spinner for date selection.
I have tested this issue on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 7.0 Nougat and 8.1 Oreo, and it works fine. I guess it is an Android calendar date picking bug.
Fantasy General Gift Code
I don’t know what to do with this GOG gift code for Fantasy General. So here is the link for anyone to claim the code.
In the words from GOG, “Redeem this code to add Fantasy General to your library. Act fast, it will expire on 17 January, 2019 at 23:59:59 UTC. “
While I am at it, here are two other gift codes that no one seems to want.
GameSessions
GameSessions is a digital distribution platform that encourages trying before buying. Their platform allows you to download and play full games for a limited time trial. If you are happy with the games, you can buy Steam keys from them.
The best thing about GameSessions is they seem to have regular game giveaways. Be wary as it is not as simple as getting a DRM-free download or a Steam Key. Here is what you need to know.
A GameSessions giveaway allows you to play a game without a time limit. However, the game is tied to your GameSessions account and it is a GameSessions version of the game.
Being a GameSessions version means two things:
1) Multiplayer systems that uses Steam or other platforms does not work in a GameSessions game.
2) A special game launcher is used to start the game and this launcher requires an “always-on” connection to the GameSessions servers. If the server connection is severed, the game stops. Note, I did manage to play for a couple of minutes after an Internet connection drop-out.
A special installer must downloaded to download the game. The installer cannot resume downloads if it is closed. So, if you need to reboot or the PC crashes, the download will have to start from scratch. The installer can pause and resume downloads if it is kept open.
A GameSessions tray applet/icon/thing loads when Windows boots and there is no option to stop this. If you don’t want it taking up space unnecessarily, you must disable the startup manually in the Task Manager. Regardless of the tray thing, there is always a GameSessions Hub Service that loads. I think this is required for installed games to run. To start a game without the tray icon, just run the shortcut installed on the Desktop or the Start Menu.
When playing a game, sometimes a little message pops-up in the bottom right corner. So far, I have only seen GameSessions messages, but I guess it could display ads too.
When you exit a game, a window pops-up advertising for GameSessions.
Recording videos or taking screen shots may be a problem as GameSessions games crash when utilities like Fraps or Bandicam are running. Luckily, I have not had any problems with GeForce Experience recording video.
If you can tolerate all of the above, then GameSessions makes for another fine way to acquire free games.
Trying out games is not bad either, but it is not all pros and no cons over having a demo version of a game. Some games cannot be trialled properly within the given time limit and some demos are smaller to download. It is still an option though and can be handy.
My Win10 PC
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
8GB RAM
Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.6GHz
Intel HD Graphics 530 / nVidia GeForce GTX 960M 2GB VRAM
Conexant SmartAudio HD / Logitech G35
This is my current PC. Just need a post where all the info is in one place for other articles to refer to. I wonder how many times I will say “this is my current PC” as time passes.
Here is a list of all the games that I have played (which means it works) on this Windows 10 PC.
10% Humble Store Discount
Here is a link for 10% Humble Store discount. I don’t know the specific conditions, but the words from Humble are “enjoy 10% off for 30 days” and “One giftee per month”. So, first in, best dressed and I hope someone finds this useful.
If anyone would like to be generous and wants to subscribe to the Humble Monthly, following this referral link will put $8 in my Humble wallet. Thank you.
Game Rankings Return
The game rankings is alive again. With that comes the game comparer as well. They are ugly and not the simplest to use, but all the functionality is there.
All my old game reviews must be restored before the thumbnails and links can work. Then I have to figure out how to integrate it with WordPress properly and make it easier to use.
