Relaxing Games for a Laid-Back Weekend

Hello, folks! You've reached the 60th edition of Installer, your curated guide to the world's finest and most Verge-esque content. If this is your first visit, welcome aboard—this roundup is teeming with gaming goodness, and if you’re inclined, previous editions await you at our Installer homepage.

Recently, I've tried distracting myself from the incessant election doomscrolling, turning instead to tales of nautical disasters, perusing in-flight magazines, and exploring the intriguing world of baseball bat influencers. I’ve kept myself busy with organizing tasks in the Listy app, revisiting my Bluesky account as Threads faces challenges, spending surprising amounts of VR time with Batman: Arkham Shadow, diving into the Craft app beta for task management, testing Thunderbird on Android as a possible Gmail replacement, and much more.

Games to Discover This Weekend

This weekend, I have some new games for you to explore, along with entertaining shows to watch, a handy way to jot down notes if you’re a Mac user, and additional intriguing finds. For those seeking a new place to stash all your online articles and newsletters, I’ve got suggestions covered.

Before diving in, a quick note—this is typically a quieter time of the year in terms of new releases. I'll return with a robust issue before Thanksgiving, packed with entertainment and more surprises for the end of the year.

Now, let's delve into what's on offer—a selection of gaming experiences await.

Looking for More?

As always, the heart of Installer is your contributions and insights. What are you watching for comfort? What games, books, downloads, or culinary adventures would you recommend? Share your thoughts with me—our lively community value every bit of input. Also, if you know someone who’d enjoy our collection, spread the word!

The Collective Journey

In a recent episode, many of you expressed disappointment that your beloved app for catching up on articles and news is no longer in service. Many of us were fans, and if you're still using it, remember to secure your data soon.

For most, I recommend an RSS reader like Feedbin to organize your content inflow and a 'read later' app like Instapaper for perusal. Readwise Reader presents a comprehensive alternative akin to the service we lost, albeit at a steeper price. It seems the utility might have always been too perfect to last.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in with your needs and suggestions—it really paints a picture of what we hope to achieve in our digital reading experiences.