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    Age of Empires is still better than most new strategy games, and now ultra cheap
    Age of Empires is the rare example of a series where, even though some entries are better than others, every game has something special. Age of Empires 2 remains my personal favorite - not to get too effusive, but I think the Genghis Khan story is the single best RTS campaign of all time. AoE 3 and Age of Empires 4, meanwhile, build on Ensembles masterwork with new units, mechanics, and civilizations. But like Command and Conquer and Stronghold, if you want to appreciate the series as a whole, you need to go back to the beginning. Right now, Age of Empires Definitive Edition is the centerpiece of a new Humble bundle, where you can get $214 worth of games for just $10. Continue reading Age of Empires is still better than most new strategy games, and now ultra cheap
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    This store already lists AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 16GB graphics card stock
    Thanks to a South Korean government agency and a Vietnamese tech retailer, we have some pretty strong hints that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT gaming GPU is indeed coming in 8GB and 16GB VRAM editions. While AMD hasnt confirmed any details of the GPU yet, this latest data for ASRock-branded cards is the strongest sign of a double offering ahead of a likely unveiling next week.After years of Nvidia dominance, the market for the best graphics card for budget gamers is in hot contention this time around. The RX 9060 XTs biggest rival is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, which also has 8GB and 16GB options, but with the 8GB model largely getting panned among the press, itll be interesting to see what AMD manages to turn out here. Continue reading This store already lists AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 16GB graphics card stockMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review
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    Best Minecraft castle ideas
    What are the best Minecraft castle builds? Minecraft's sprawling, procedurally generated landscapes lend themselves perfectly to the majesty of a castle build, be it in the snow, lush green mountains, or stony peaks. If you're desperate to build your own castle but need some inspiration for its design, these Minecraft castle blueprints, tutorials, and ideas are simple to download, easy to follow, and perfect for inspiring your next build.If you've outgrown your Minecraft house and want something bigger, grander, and more classic than a fancy mansion, there's no better choice than a classic castle build. The best Minecraft castles spark your creativity, and range from small, easy castle builds to giant, gothic designs. There are ideas here for every difficulty level, and, while most of these designs fit into any of your favorite Minecraft biomes, some are perfectly suited to a specific setting. Continue reading Best Minecraft castle ideasMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods
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    Crock Pot Beef Dumplings
    Crock Pot Beef Dumplings is a tender stew beef thats been slow-cooked in savory broth with fluffy, buttermilk biscuit pieces as dumplings!A BELLY FILLING CROCK POT RECIPEThisCrock Pot Beef Dumplingsrecipe is the ultimate cozy, comfort food dinner. Basically, this is a beef version of the classic Chicken and Dumplings. It really is more like a beef stew with dumplings. This is one of those comfort food dinners that I love so much because it really is so easy to tailor this dish to whatever you prefer. Its a simple, hearty, all-in-one meal thats doesnt require too much prep time or effort!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I use ground beef instead of beef stew meat? Yes, you could use ground beef if you wanted but it should be cooked and crumbled before adding to the slow cooker. What other veggies can I try? This recipe is versatile, and the vegetables can be swapped out for others including leeks, parsnips, canned tomatoes, green beans, corn, chopped cabbage, etc. How can I change the consistency? You can add more broth if youd like your stew to be soupier or less if you want it thicker. Do I need to add seasoning to the biscuits? You can skip adding any additional seasonings to the biscuits before adding them to the crockpot. You can divide each biscuit into four pieces and add them as is. They will absorb the flavors of the stew which are delicious. Can I skip the browning the meat step? Browning the meat adds color and flavor but if you are in a hurry you can skip it (which means you dont need the flour or oil in the recipe). Why do you smoosh all the biscuits into one large ball? You do not have to do this at all. Combining them into a ball and pinching off the dumplings just gives it more of that made from scratch look. You can skip that step altogether and just cut each biscuit into fifths and add them into the crock pot. What should I serve with this meal? This is really a whole meal by itself. However, you could gather a nice, green side salad and some crusty bread to really tie it all together. How should I store leftovers? Leftover stew can be stored in an airtight container and can be refrigerated for up to 4-5 days. These dumplings dont do well with freezing. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)beef stew meat you can cut up a chuck roast or buy it already in chunks.all purpose flourvegetable oilbeef broth you can use low or no sodium versionstomato paste if you dont like the tomato flavor, just leave it out. Worcestershire saucelow sodium soy saucegarlic cloves I prefer fresh garlic but you can use the jarred stuff if that is what you have on hand.salt and pepperyellow onion, carrots and celery I like slightly bigger chunks of veggies in this.yellow Yukon potatoes peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces. I think the Yukon golds hold up a bit better to the longer cooking process but russets or reds can be used.bay leavescanned refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Instead of canned biscuits, you can also make fresh drop biscuits and add them to the stew (see my recipe for Bisquick Dumplings on how to do that.)garlic powdergrated Parmesan cheesedried rosemaryHOW TO MAKE CROCK POT BEEF DUMPLINGS:Add the beef stew meat to a large Ziploc bag.Add the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake it until all pieces are coated in the flour mixture. To a large stockpot or skillet, add the 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat it over medium. Once hot, add the beef stew meat and brown all sides. Add additional oil as needed. Try and not crowd the meat while browning. This means you may need to brown the meat in a few batches.Once the meat is browned, add cup of the beef broth to the pan and use it to deglaze the pan, scraping all the stuck bits from the bottom. Tons of flavor lies here! To a 5-6 quart crock pot add the remaining beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, tomato paste, rosemary and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes and onion to the crockpot. Add the beef and everything scraped from the bottom of the pan as well. Stir to combine.Cover and cook on High for 5 hours or Low for 8 hours. Or until the beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are cooked. When you have one hour remaining to cook, remove the biscuits from the tube and squish them together into one ball and add them to a bowl. Add teaspoon salt, teaspoon of pepper and teaspoon of garlic powder. Squish the ball together mixing the seasoning throughout.Note: you can skip this step and just cut each biscuit into fifths (see my Frequently Asked Questions above for more on why I did it this way.) Divide the ball into 40 small pieces and add them to the top of the stew. Add the cover and cook for the final hour until the dumplings are cooked through.When everything is ready, give it a good (gentle) stir and serve it garnished with fresh parsley!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Chicken and DumplingsCrock Pot Beef Tips and GravyChicken and Bisquick DumplingsChicken and Dumplings CasseroleChicken and DumplingsCrock Pot Beef StewWhite Chicken Chili with Cornbread DumplingsCrock Pot Chicken and Cheese Dumplings PrintCrock Pot Beef DumplingsA beef stew meat version of chicken and dumplings with biscuit dumplings.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 9 hours hoursTotal Time 9 hours hours 15 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 799kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients2 pounds beef stew meat (see notes below)2 Tablespoons all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt (divided use)1 teaspoons black pepper (divided use)1 teaspoon garlic powder3-4 Tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups beef broth can use low or no sodium3 Tablespoons tomato paste2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried rosemary2 bay leaves1 yellow onion, diced5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces3 celery stalks, diced1 pound yellow Yukon potatoes, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces1 (7.5 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuitsInstructionsAdd 2 pounds beef stew meat to a large Ziploc bag.Add 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake it until all pieces are coated in the flour mixture. To a large stockpot or skillet, add 3-4 Tablespoons vegetable oil and heat it over medium to medium high heat. Once hot, add the beef stew meat and brown all sides. Add additional oil as needed. Try and not crowd the meat while browning. This means you may need to brown the meat in a few batches. Once the meat is browned, add cup beef broth to the pan and use it to deglaze the pan, scraping all the stuck bits from the bottom. Tons of flavor lies here!To a 5-6 quart crock pot add the remaining 3 1/2 cups beef broth, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine.Add 1 yellow onion, diced, 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 celery stalks, diced and 1 pound yellow Yukon potatoes, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces to the crock pot. Add the beef and everything scraped from the bottom of the pan as well. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for about 4-5 hours.) Note: I think this works best on low if you want fall apart tender meat. Do not remove the cover while cooking. When you have one hour remaining to cook, remove the biscuits from the can and squish them together into one ball and add them to a bowl. Note: you can skip this step and just cut each biscuit into fifths (see my Frequently Asked Questions above for more on why I did it this way.) Add teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper and teaspoon garlic powder. Squish the ball together mixing the seasoning throughout. Divide the ball into 40 small pieces and add them to the top of the stew. I just pinch off a bit and add to the pot as I go along. Add the cover and cook for the final hour until the dumplings are cooked through. When everything is ready, give it a good (gentle) stir and serve! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.You can cut up a chuck roast or buy it already cut. You dont need exactly two pounds, its okay if it is less than 2 pounds.NutritionCalories: 799kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 3116mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g
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    The App Store is about to change dramatically, and Apples hands are tied
    For years, BGR has reported on several controversies surrounding the iPhone App Store. While Apple has been fortunate enough to maintain control over the lucrative iPhone marketplace, it may not be able to hold everything together much longer.As the company resists third-party payment options and refuses to cooperate with governments like those of the US and the EU, the iPhone App Store is changing faster and in ways Apple cant control.Apples been under pressure on multiple fronts lately. In the US, it now has to let developers promote third-party payment options outside the App Store. Its also allowing Epic Games to resubmit Fortnite to the iPhone App Store, though Apple is still aggressively fighting to overturn the court ruling that forced this move. Over in the EU, the company got hit with a massive fine for violating the Digital Markets Act. In response, it now displays over-the-top warnings on apps offering alternative payment methods. Meanwhile, in Brazil, regulators are giving Apple three months to open up both the App Store and its NFC system.You don't need to be a genius to see that the company might soon face more fines and lose even more control over the iPhone App Store.Apple needs to play fair with developers and usersImage source: Jos Adorno for BGRJust as iOS 18 introduces a lot of customization that wasn't previously available on the iPhone, it's natural for the system to become more complex as users become more familiar with it. The iPhone will soon turn 20, and limiting its capabilities does everyone a disservice.I believe Apple has the right to collect a commission from apps in the iPhone App Store. Developers can choose to offer their apps there while also using different payment options outside the store. We already see this model working well with the Mac. The iPhone should operate similarly. Developers arent penalized for distributing their software outside the Mac App Store, so why should it be any different on iPhone?If Apple feels it isn't making enough money because developers are using its platform "for free," it could raise the current $99/year subscription fee for Apple Developers. It's not my place to offer Apple a solution, but they could introduce different tiers based on a developer's size, like Meta, Google, or Microsoft, compared to small teams or solo developers. This way, Apple could protect its investment and recoup some of the lost App Store revenue.Also, just because developers might offer third-party payment options doesnt mean they wont also offer in-app purchases, or that consumers wont want them. I usually prefer paying through Apples system. Still, if I subscribe to YouTube Premium, Im likely to pay Google directly since I dont rely solely on my iPhone for that service.Wrap upIf Apple keeps finding new ways to prevent users from enjoying the iPhone, the App Store, and its benefits, while also refusing to comply with regulators, it risks losing customer trust and facing even stricter legislation in the future.Apple has to accept that the iPhone has changed, the App Store has changed, and so have we. Its time for Apple to change, too.Don't Miss: Apple now allows external purchases in the US App StoreThe post The App Store is about to change dramatically, and Apples hands are tied appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsAmazon deals: 20% off gift cards from Amazon, $553 unlocked iPhone 15, $114 standing desk, moreBest Fire TV Stick deals for May 2025Todays deals: $150 AirPods 4 with ANC, $30 JBL speaker, $55 Ring Battery Doorbell, $279 Miele C1 vacuum, moreTodays deals: $720 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $6.50 Anker fast chargers, $35 2K camera drone, Fitbit sale, more
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