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Microsoft previews Direct Lake updates as "Well Dweller" game launches and arcade history book announced

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Microsoft has introduced a preview of calculated columns for Direct Lake on OneLake semantic models, a highly requested feature. This update aims to close a gap in functionality since the initial launch of Direct Lake. Separately, the game "Well Dweller" is set to launch on September 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, featuring a whimsical dark fairytale Metroidvania style. Additionally, a new book titled "The Arcade 1971–1999" by Paul Drury and Bitmap Books, which chronicles the first 30 years of the arcade industry, is scheduled for release next month. AI

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Microsoft previews Direct Lake updates as "Well Dweller" game launches and arcade history book announced

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ The Arcade 1971–1999 Is Aiming To Be "The Definitive Text On The First 30 Years Of The Arcade Industry" Releasing next month.A new book covering the history

    🕹️ The Arcade 1971–1999 Is Aiming To Be "The Definitive Text On The First 30 Years Of The Arcade Industry" Releasing next month.A new book covering the history of arcade gaming is set to launch next month, from the game journalist/university lecturer Paul Drury & the publisher Bi…

    LINKS timeextension.com/…/the-arcade-1971n1999-…
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    📰 Well Dweller adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions, launches September 22 Whimsical dark fairytale Metroidvania game Well Dweller will launch for PlayS

    📰 Well Dweller adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions, launches September 22 Whimsical dark fairytale Metroidvania game Well Dweller will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch … 📰 Source: Gematsu 🔗 Link: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/08/well-dweller-adds-ps5-xbox-ser…

    LINKS gematsu.com/…/well-dweller-adds-ps5-xbox-…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Direct Lake Calculated Columns (Preview) Calculated columns are now available in preview for Direct Lake on OneLake semantic models. This has been one of the

    📰 Direct Lake Calculated Columns (Preview) Calculated columns are now available in preview for Direct Lake on OneLake semantic models. This has been one of the most requested capabilities since Direct Lake launched and closes a long-standin... 📰 Source: Power BI Updates Blog arti…

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