The past two months have been a logistical nightmare for gamers. Though a slew of the year’s best games dropped during this period, keeping track of what releases when is difficult with so many titles launching in such a short timeframe. Addressing the problem of “too many games, too little time,” Steam is experimenting with a new calendar feature that plots out recommended games into a calendar according to when they release.

Currently, the feature called Personal Calendar is still just a Steam Labs Experiment. Though it’s available to all now, the platform is still tweaking the feature.

The Personal Calendar page showcases game recommendations that were released in the past month and in the past week. Below those recommendations, the page has a calendar showing upcoming releases you might be interested in.

When I checked my page, I found games that I didn’t know existed. Even in its beta phase, the feature is already accomplishing its goal of getting me interested in new games.

The Personal Calendar adjusts recommendations based on playtime of other games. Steam says that the algorithm will constantly re-adjust to tailor to your preferences over time. It will also include games that are on your wishlist.

For control, the feature will allow you to change how many games are displayed on the page. It will also let users select a specific tag for recommendations.

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While video game adaptations are booming, movies based on board games have had a less-than-stellar reputation. For example, 2012’s Battleship and the Jumanji reboots are straddling the edges of watchability. On the bright side, 2023’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves slowly opened the possibility of a good movie based on the tabletop experience. Now, Catan and Netflix are taking advantage of the crack opened by Dungeons & Dragons.

In tabletop parlance, Catan is the so-called gateway drug for other board games. It’s the default option for players who want to try something new outside of the boilerplate Monopoly or Cards Against Humanity. The eventual hope is to open the doorway to more complex games in the future.

Today, Netflix announced that it will adapt Catan into a series of films and shows. The platform is partnering with the game’s publisher Asmodee for the projects.

As with all of Netflix’s announcements for future projects, this one doesn’t have a clear storyline yet. To be fair, the world of Catan has its own lore told through expansions and other media. It’s just not a story that’s easily digestible by simply playing the game. And, if someone can make a story — albeit a middling one — out of Battleship, then so can Catan.

Catan, as a media project, will be produced by Asmodee’s Darren Kyman, Catan Studio’s Pete Fenlon, and the creator’s sons, Benjamin and Guido Teuber.

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itel is making another bold move in the budget-smartphone scene in the Philippines. The itel Super 26 Ultra is launching this October 28 on its official TikTok Shop.

Running on a 6nm Unisoc T7300 processor, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS storage, the Super 26 Ultra promises smooth, reliable performance.

It scores over 510,000 on AnTuTu, making it one of the fastest phones in its class. Powering all that is a 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Screen and camera that stun

The Super 26 Ultra features a 6.78-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and an impressive 4500 nits peak brightness. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, it’s also rain-proof and drop-resistant up to 1.5 meters.

It’s also equipped with 50MP main camera and a 32MP front camera. Both cameras are enhanced by AI for crisp photos and well-lit selfies.

The phone’s intelligent camera system also helps you remove unwanted objects, organize your gallery, and even generate cinematic vlogs in seconds.

Meet AI Sola, your smart new companion

itel’s in-house AI, AI Sola, brings a touch of intelligence to every tap. From Circle to Search and AI Smart Charge that adapts to your daily routine, to smarter photo tools and content creation features, it’s a system built to make your phone experience more personal and intuitive.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The itel Super 26 Ultra retails for PhP 9,399. It will be available nationwide and through major e-commerce platforms. The itel Super 26 Ultra comes in four colors: Sapphire Black Blue, Blush Pink Gold, Moonstone Silver, and Gilded White.