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Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
US-Based Coding Platform Glitch to Cease Hosting Services by July 2025
Glitch, the New York-based collaborative coding platform, has announced it will stop hosting web applications and user profiles on July 8, 2025. CEO Anil Dash confirmed the decision, attributing it to escalating costs and infrastructure issues, as well as user misuse. While users won't be able to host apps or maintain public profiles after the deadline, they can still access and download their project code until the end of 2025. A tool to redirect project subdomains is also in the works. Glitch will no longer accept new Pro subscriptions, though current subscribers can continue until the service ends in July. Originally launched in 2017 by Fog Creek Software, Glitch gained popularity for allowing developers to remix and share live web apps. It was later acquired by Fastly in 2022. Though some limited features may remain, the platform's future remains uncertain following this major scale-down.
The Verge
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Glitch is basically shutting down
Glitch, the coding platform where developers can share and remix projects, will soon no longer offer its core feature: hosting apps on the web. In an update on Thursday, Glitch CEO Anil Dash said it will stop hosting projects and close user profiles on July 8th, 2025 — but stopped short of saying that it's shutting down completely. Users will be able to access their dashboard and download code for their projects through the end of 2025, and Glitch is working on a new feature that allows users to redirect their project subdomains. The platform has also stopped taking new Pro subscriptions, but it will continue to honor existing subscriptions until July 8th. Without these key features, it's not clear what will be left of Glitch. When The Verge reached out to Dash for clarification, he said the dashboard, app redirects, and code download tools are the 'only user features that we've confirmed availability' for after July 8th. 'Anything else that we would have to share would come in a future update, but it's just that very minimal feature set for now.' Dash launched Glitch in 2017 under Fog Creek Software, but it was acquired by the cloud service provider Fastly in 2022. In the blog post announcing the update, Dash said the time and money required to host apps 'has greatly increased as the platform has gotten older and bad actors try to misuse the platform.' However, Dash tells The Verge the team is 'still figuring out what plans might be possible for Glitch and its community going forward.'
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Good And Bad Of The ‘Marathon' Alpha, So Far
Marathon Bungie Bungie reversed course on its idea that it would make tens of thousands of players sign an NDA not to record, stream or even talk about its Marathon Closed Alpha, and now I am able to do things like say, write this article about the game's strengths and weaknesses, as I see them, from this initial run at the game. But first, two disclaimers. 1) I am not an extraction shooter player. If you do not want to listen to anything I'm saying here because of that, that's totally fine. But I am going to try to keep my take on the genre out of this and not say things like 'it's bad you lose all your loot, it should not do that.' I get it, it's a different genre. 2) This is an Alpha, things will change. But we can only judge based on what we're playing here and we do not know exactly what will change. More things will be added, so I won't complain about a limited gun pool, for instance, but other things, we just don't know. So, let's go: Marathon Bungie The Interiors – I will get to the exteriors later, as it may not surprise you that those are in a different category. But the interiors is the one aspect of Marathon that I think has fully lived up to the art direction in the marketing, and some of these spaces are deeply cool. I love finding new ones, and in general, I really do like the expansive color palette which significantly stands out in the multiplayer space. UESC Bots – Killing bots is a fun dynamic, especially when they are more than purely fodder and can ruin your day if you don't pay attention to thinning their ranks. This can turn into truly PvPvE when they show up during a teamfight. Void Invisible Assassination – I've really enjoyed playing as Void so far and my favorite thing to do is stealth and go around knifing people or bots with an actually viable melee strategy. My favorite moment of the Alpha so far was getting in a harrowing knife fight with a UESC Commander which, surprisingly, I won. Marathon Bungie Glitch Mobility – There are a lot of complaints about combat in the game being slow, but Glitch feels like the one character that changes that with her super slides and double jumps, and even if I miss Void knifing, I've enjoyed playing her, heat issues aside (more on that later). Factions – I like this whole system, from the lore to the permanent upgrades to the care packages. It gives you goals to work toward even if you're not doing amazing extractions all the time (though obviously you will have to extract things for them at times). Map Events – This can range from anomalies to mass UESC invasion to creepy lore things like voices hacking into your comms. I'd like to see more of this and it does seem like more is coming as the game expands. Music and Sound Design - It's incredible in every way, possibly the single best aspect of the entire game right now. Marathon Bungie Exteriors and Character Models – As good as interiors look, both interiors and character models just look awful right now. This does in fact seem to be an Alpha thing to a certain extent, but the textures and lighting here is bizarre, with so many things so flat and smooth it often feels like these aspects of the game haven't fully loaded in yet. What they've done with exteriors I badly need them to do with interiors. Same for character models which can genuinely look like Roblox characters at times, especially the UESC. PC Aimbot – Easily the most common complaint about playing on PC, where in an effort to balance combat with controllers, PC players have been gifted an aimbot that means you more or less cannot miss your targets. This makes firefights all about who fires first, more or less, and skill is mainly about getting the drop on people rather than being good at actual gunplay. I expect this to be toned down after the Alpha as it is the primary feedback for combat. Heat – I do understand that stamina, in this case heat, is a part of extraction games, which is fine, and I know you upgrade it in time. But with how little mobility baseline combat has already, things like a single slide burning through half your heat does not feel good, and especially hamstrings characters like Glitch who are supposed to be built around that kind of thing. It feels overly punishing. Marathon Bungie FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Too Much Freezing – Again, extraction-y things a bit here, but there is a lot of dead time spent pausing, going through drops, waiting for things to load, trying to select certain things over others from dead enemies. And you cannot do things like move while the map is up. I understand that it makes you vulnerable, but it feels like a bit much when there's so much looting and this state feels like half a run. No Solos - The only solo option being to load into a normal 3s game by yourself is bad. Not just in terms of people not wanting to play 3s, but there are so many missions and objectives that require going to specific POIs and doing specific events and if you're playing with randoms there's often just no way to convince them to do that. You really need a friend team to do those things with any efficiency. Apex-ish – I know some people hate this comparison already, but it is hard to get it out of my head that these 3v3 fights feel like a slower version of Apex Legends with less mobility and more aimbotting. The encounters don't feel unique compared to anything adjacent to this genre, and generally speaking are less fun that what Bungie has done in Halo or Destiny relative to its competitive there. I do not mind the slower pace of a run in general, but this feels pretty deritivate. The Hook? – Ultimately I'm not really sure why I'd play Marathon specifically over other multiplayer games. I was hoping Bungie would break out and do something hugely different with the genre, but that doesn't appear to be the case, at least right now. It feels mainly like a more 'mainstream' extraction shooter mainly trying to appeal to console players where that is close to a non-existent market. But after the massive franchises of Destiny and Halo, this feels like it's missing the Bungie of it all. I'm still playing, I will keep playing, and these thoughts will change in time. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Bluesky Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
South China Morning Post
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
7 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2025, including Netflix thriller series Karma
Along with rising temperatures, April will see a variety of fantasy dramas, hard-boiled thrillers and more. We break down another packed K-drama schedule. 1. Way Back Love Lead cast: Gong Myung, Kim Min-ha Advertisement Kim plays Jung Hee-wan, a young woman who is one day approached by Kim Ram-woo (Gong Myung, Extreme Job ), her close friend and first love from high school. Trouble is, Ram-woo died years earlier and he also has bad news for Hee-wan – she will die in a week's time. This six-part TVing original series was created by Roh Deok, the director of Very Ordinary Couple and the Netflix series Glitch . (TVing, April 3) 2. Karma Lead cast: Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a, Lee Hee-jun
Khaleej Times
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Celebrate Like a Star with Glitch's VIP Birthday Experience!
Ever dreamed of a birthday celebration that's more than just cake and candles? Picture this: a birthday bash where the entire venue is yours, unlimited games await, and the party never stops. Well, hold onto your party hats because Dubai's favorite indoor entertainment center, Glitch, is making this dream a reality! Plus, throughout March, Glitch is also rolling out exclusive offers, jaw-dropping birthday experiences, and unbeatable gaming and bowling deals that will take your celebrations to the next level. A VIP Birthday Like No Other.. Want to feel like a true VIP on your birthday? At Glitch, you can have the entire venue all to yourself - yes, you heard that right! With a fully privatized space, you and your guests will enjoy unlimited access to all attractions, arcade games, VR experiences, and bowling for four hours of non-stop fun. And that's not all! The birthday star gets the ultimate gift - a prestigious Gold Membership packed with exciting perks. This exclusive pass includes five complimentary bowling games to enjoy with friends or family, a loaded 1,500-point arcade card for nonstop gaming action, and unlimited access to Glitch for an entire year! Sounds exciting? But the fun doesn't stop there. Glitch takes care of everything - from decorations to personalized e-invites. To top it all off, two dedicated party hosts will be on hand to ensure that your special day goes off without a hitch. Make a Wish: A Special Gift Just for You You don't need a VIP package to make your birthday unforgettable! Glitch is celebrating you with a special surprise. Simply show your Emirates ID on your birthday, and you'll receive a complimentary Discovery Pass - because every birthday deserves a little extra fun! Epic Deals You Can't Miss! As if the VIP birthday package wasn't exciting enough, Glitch is making March even more thrilling with a lineup of unbeatable offers that will have every gamer and thrill-seeker jumping for joy. If bowling is your thing, you're in luck - Glitch is offering a massive 50% off bowling games when you purchase any Day Pass or Birthday Party package - valid every single day! Want more? Take advantage of a Buy One, Get One Free deal on the Ultimate Pass, Super Pass, and Bowling Games - available only on Mondays and Tuesdays when you use the promo code 'B1G1SR'. So, grab a friend, double the fun, and level up your gaming experience without spending extra! The best midweek gaming deal is here! Every Wednesday and Thursday, play any game for just Dh10 when you use the promo code 'SUPER10'. Whether you're into high-speed racing, action-packed shooting games, or immersive VR adventures, this deal guarantees non-stop adrenaline at an unbeatable price. Unleash the Extra in You! With so many epic birthday experiences, VIP celebrations, and unbeatable offers, there's never been a better time to visit Glitch. or drop by Al Ghurair Centre today to know more.
