How to Fix "Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch" Game on Steam?

For a game that was actually SOLD to people, this is just unacceptable! I had to actually go to some third party site, download a copy of the game, and use it to replace the faulty version just to make it work?

That being said, if you need help fixing the game - and yes, it is fixable, then just follow these instructions. Note that the solution works for both Windows 8.1 and 10.

1. Download a working copy of the executable file (the .exe) for the game

There are several links that you can use here: (I used the first one)
https://www.sendspace.com/file/wj7rd1
https://www.multifilemirror.com/5p2jbalyraim/Samantha_Swift_and_the_Golden_Touch.exe.html
http://www.datafilehost.com/d/18c757b4
https://1fichier.com/?nm7his36zx
https://www.load.to/rr1krYNM7p/Samantha_Swift_and_the_Golden_Touch.exe
http://dl.free.fr/getfile.pl?file=/Eby1LdXE
https://www.sendmyway.com/gxgmqdmmbm54
http://www112.zippyshare.com/v/5Af7U14E/file.html
https://www.sendspace.com/file/6oklp5

(P/S: I don't own any of the links listed here, and although I'm pretty sure there aren't any viruses or malware, use at your own risk! Just don't click on the pop-ups or ads and you'll be fine I think.)

2. Go to your Steam folder (should be in your C drive by default)

3. Find "steamapps", then "common", and then double-click into the "Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch" folder

4. Copy and paste the downloaded .exe file into the folder above, replacing the existing .exe file

5. If you can't replace the file because the game is still "running", then press Ctrl+Shift+Esc simultaneously to bring up the Task Manager.

6. Click into the "Details" tab 

7. There should be TWO processes that the game is running - one is called "Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch" while the other is probably called "game.dmg" (if my memory serves me right)

8. Once you've found them, RIGHT click on each of them and choose "End Process". Once done, wait for a bit before trying to replace the .exe file again.

9. After replacing the .exe file, all you need to do now is to go to your Steam client/interface and click the Play button to play.
** Make sure to NOT verify data file integrity because if you do so, Steam will just replace your third-party .exe file with the faulty one again.

10. After launching the game, there'll be a white screen and your mouse cursor will turn into the loading icon - well, don't panic just yet. Give your PC some time to load the game - the fix should work and the game will automatically start with a cinematic.... after all, it did for me :)


 Hope this helps!

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Pokemon Go: How to Get Gorebyss and Huntail?

Well, first of all, you'll definitely want to get a Clamperl and have 50 Clamperl candy - that's the no-brainer part. However, I'm pretty sure I've figured out how you can "force" Clamperl's evolution to go the way you want.

Note that although I'm pretty confident of my findings, I've only have so many chances to test it, so here goes!


As you may know, Clamperl evolution is supposedly "random" but I suspect it's not as random as it appears. Unlike eevolutions that have a name trick to help you get the evolved eevee you want, there isn't a name trick for Clamperl either.

So here's the big reveal - I'm pretty sure that your Clamperl will evolve into Huntail or Gorebyss depending on the GENDER of your PLAYER and NOT the gender of the Clamperl.

Pokemon Go trainers using the female avatar will mostly get Gorebyss - as evident in my case since I'm playing a female character, while male avatars will mostly get Huntail - as evident in my boyfriend's case.

Note that there's still a chance for the respective gender to get the other gender's evolution but the chance of that happening is very, very low.... hence, the word "mostly". This also probably explain why scores of players keep getting the same evolution over and over again - you can't change your avatar's gender!

So, in order to get the other gender's evolution, you will need to either...
1. Have a ton of Clamperl and the corresponding candy to evolve them all (low chance)
2. OR just trade for one from a player playing the opposing gender or from anyone with the evolution you want (very high chance)

Hope this helps!

Pokemon Go: How to get Smeargle? A Step-by-Step Picture Guide

I'm a bit late to the party but I got my first Smeargle on my first try ^^

That said, here are the steps you'll want to take to get Smeargle. P/S: Click on the images to expand them

1. Find a pokemon you want Smeargle to copy skills from.

It can be any pokemon you want, but if you want it to have the best skill - not that Smeargle has any meta use though , you'll want to use Blissey.

2. View the Pokemon (get into the stats page) and enter AR mode by tapping on the small camera icon on the top right corner.

3. Take a photo of your pokemon and keep an eye out for the number of flashes at the bottom right corner of the screen.

If it flashes 3 times, then Smeargle has photobombed your picture and you can catch it once you exit from your Pokemon Inventory (into the map screen). If you're not sure, tap into the photo preview located at the bottom right corner of the screen and take a look.

Photobombed by Smeargle

4. Smeargle will spawn nearby on your map. Simply tap into it and catch it.
P/S: Since it's a spawn, I think it's still possible for Smeargle to flee. Just in case though, it's best to use a razz berry if you can't spare an ultra ball.

Smeargle will spawn nearby

Voila! Caught it!

Christine Welch - A Million Possibilities (一百万个可能) Lyrics

Fantastic voice, fantastic lyrics (she wrote the song herself) and the fact that she's an ang mo who can sing in Chinese much better than I could... well, that's just an extra bonus :P Enjoy!


Lyrics:

幽静 窗外 满地片片寒花
You jing chuang wai man di pian pian han hua
一瞬间 永恒的时差 窝在棉被里
Yi shun jian yong heng de shi cha wo zai mian bei li
倾听 踏雪听沉默的声音
Qing ting ta xue ting chen mo de sheng yin
飘雪藏永恒的身影 雪树下等你
Piao xue cang yong heng de shen ying xue shu xia deng ni

在一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zai yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
该向前走 或者继续等
Gai xiang qian zou huo zhe ji xu deng
这冬夜里 有百万个不确定
Zhe dong ye li you bai wan ge bu que ding
渐入深夜 或期盼天明
Jian ru shen ye huo qi pan tian ming

云空的泪 一如冰凌结晶了 成雪花垂
Yun kong de lei yi ru bing ling jie jing le cheng xue hua chui
这一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zhe yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
窝进棉被 或面对寒冷
Wo jin mian bei huo mian dui han leng

幽静 寒风吹来一缕声音
You jing han feng chui lai yi lue sheng yin
一瞬间 看着你走近
Yi shun jian kan zhe ni zou jin
暖了我冬心
Nuan le wo dong xin

倾听 踏雪听沉默的声音
Qing ting ta xue ting chen mo de sheng yin
飘雪藏永恒的身影
Piao xue cang yong heng de shen ying
雪树下等你
Xue shu xia deng ni

在一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zai yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
该向前走 或者继续等
Gai xiang qian zou huo zhe ji xu deng
这冬夜里 有百万个不确定
Zhe dong ye li you bai wan ge bu que ding
渐入深夜 或期盼天明
Jian ru shen ye huo qi pan tian ming

云空的泪 一如冰凌结晶了 成雪花垂
Yun kong de lei yi ru bing ling jie jing le cheng xue hua chui
这一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zhe yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
窝进棉被 或面对寒冷
Wo jin mian bei huo mian dui han leng

那晚上会是哪个瞬间
Na wan shang hui shi na ge shun jian
说好的爱会不会改变
Shuo hao de ai hui bu hui gai bian
而你让我徘徊 在千里之外 Yeah 你让我等
Er ni rang wo pai huai zai qian li zhi wai Yeah ni rang wo deng
了好久 Baby
Liao hao jiu Baby

突然间那是哪个瞬间
Tu ran jian na shi na ge shun jian
你终于出现 就是那个瞬间
Ni zhong yu chu xian jiu shi na ge shun jian
等了好久 忍不住伸手 那个瞬间
Deng le hao jiu ren bu zhu shen shou na ge shun jian

在一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zai yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
该向前走 或者继续等
Gai xiang qian zou huo zhe ji xu deng
这深夜里 有百万个不确定
Zhe shen ye li you bai wan ge bu que ding
渐入冬林 或走向街灯
Jian ru dong lin huo zou xiang jie deng

云空的泪 一如冰凌结晶了 成雪花垂
Yun kong de lei yi ru bing ling jie jing le cheng xue hua chui
这一瞬间 有一百万个可能
Zhe yi shun jian you yi bai wan ge ke neng
暖这冬心 或面对寒冷
Nuan zhe dong xin huo mian dui han leng

该向前走 或者继续等
Gai xiang qian zou huo zhe ji xu deng
渐入冬林 或走向街灯
Jian ru dong lin huo zou xiang jie deng
窝进棉被 或面对寒冷
Wo jin mian bei huo mian dui han leng
暖这冬心 或面对寒冷
Nuan zhe dong xin huo mian dui han leng


"When I first heard this, my mind was blown - She has an incredible voice and that voice wobble is done so perfectly! Finding out she's ang mo (a foreigner) and the backstory behind this song only make this song so much better!" S.Y.

Meaning: 
The song is set in winter hence the starting of the song describes, so eloquently I might add, the scenery. Then the chorus hits and she sings about the indecision of sticking around and waiting "under the snow-covered tree" or moving on with her life; whether to "hide under the warm blanket" or "head out and face the bitter cold".

One day, in the cold quiet winter, she heard the sounds of footsteps (as you would when walking in snow) and a voice calling out in the distance. And there he was. As he walks closer, his presence warms her chilly heart.

She then (kind of) chatize the guy, singing that he said his love for her will never change, but you made me wait... wait for so long. And suddenly you appear, but it's just for a brief moment.

"Probably not my best work but I'm rather drowsy now - it's late here. I'll work to improve this tmr"

Westlife - Hello My Love Music Video and Lyrics

EIIIIIII!!! I can't believe it! THEY ARE BACK!

And their comeback single is soooooooo catchy :D Enjoy!


Lyrics:

No one knows 'bout the things that I've been through with you
There were times I drive you nearly mental
But when you're mad, you're still beautiful
And I know that I'm punching way above
So lucky that we fell in love
Sometimes I wonder am I enough?

'Cause you could have someone without a belly or a temper
Perfect teeth, hair growing where it's meant to
You know my lips are all I can hold against ya
This is all that I'll ever need, you and I

Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me

No one knows 'bout all the good things you do
When people take advantage of you
Your heart is pure and so beautiful
And I know that it's just the way you are
Father's eyes, but mother's daughter
And you tell me that you don't give enough

And now I found someone with all the boxes that I want ticked
'Cause your love is all I ever wanted
Set my heart on fire, I needed something
This is all I wanted to be, you and I

Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me

'Cause you could have someone without a belly or a temper
Perfect teeth, hair growing where it's meant to
You know my lips are all I can hold against you
This is all that I'll ever need, you and I... you and I.......

Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone (Anyone)
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me


"Incredibly catchy song... this is a solid comeback! Btw, why this song isn't called "My Angel and Me"? :P" - S.Y.

A List of All the Free Premium Google Play Games for December 2018

There has been tons of giveaways on GooglePlay every month and I thought I should help you all "cheapskate" gamers (wink wink) list out all of these games so it's a lot easier for you to search for them and claim them for your Google account.

Note that you can claim a premium game without needing to install it on your phone. Here's the guide: http://aveyntoh-blog.blogspot.com/2018/08/claim-free-premium-game-on-gplay-no-install.html

Alright, it's giveaway time... here goes! :)


P/S: Use Ctrl+F to search for the game/dates. Giveaways that are expired will be archived at the end of the post.

All dates listed are approximation (don't wait until the very last minute to claim these free games!) and is based on the time zone, GMT+8.

Update:

1. Live or Die: Survival Pro

Claim your free game before: Dec 12
Link: http://turboagram.com/HLe6

2. My Little Princess: Wizard

Claim your free game before: Dec 13
Link: http://turboagram.com/HLgB

3. Demong Hunter VIP - Action RPG

Claim your free game before: Dec 18
Link: http://turboagram.com/HLiH

4. Hills Legend HD

Claim your free game before: Dec 16
Link: http://turboagram.com/HLlw

5. Gold Miner Vegas: Nostalgic Arcade Game

Claim your free game before: Dec 12
Link: http://turboagram.com/HMDq

6. Monkey GO Happy

Claim your free game before: Dec 12
Link: http://turboagram.com/HMFG

7. Galaxy Warrior Classic

Claim your free game before: Dec
Link: http://deciomm.com/JyQ

8. 

Claim your free game before: Dec
Link: 

Archived

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How to Get Free Steam Keys (Legit Methods Only)

I'll just come right out and admit - I'm a huge sucker for free games and I'm a cheapskate when it comes to games. I'm willing to wait years just so I can get the games at a massive discount - one example is when I waited for 2 years to get Tom Clancy's The Division... at a 75% discount :)

Anyway, we're not talking about getting games for cheap, right? It's the free ones that we want to grab. Now, I've done some scouring around and I've found some other ways you can get free Steam Keys.

Granted that many of the games aren't exactly tripleA stuff, there are still tons of excellent indie titles among the offering. Do take a look!

1. AccidentallyReviewed Group

I stumbled on the AccidentallyReviewed group while searching for an unknown mobile phone number... weird, right?

Anyway, this group gives away free game keys for Steam and also some other sites from time to time.

According to the group page, they have over 3000 keys to give though if you're a "taker" and not so much of a "giver", then you can only grab up to 4 keys per week... still a pretty good deal since you literally have to give nothing away.

For more popular games, the admins of the group will organize a raffle that you can participate in and, if you're lucky, win yourself a key.

The only condition when claiming these free game keys is that you have to claim them for your own Steam account and NOT give them to a friend or sell them for some cash. You'll be risking a ban if you are caught doing so.

Also, your Steam account must be level 5 and above, AND it must be a public account.

How can you start claiming your free keys? Well, it's easy - just follow the instructions on the group page (add one of the admins/mods as a friend and send them a PM) and you're good to go.

2. SteamGifts

SteamGifts is more of raffle site for Steam keys and naturally, the chances of getting a key can be quite low... it all depends on how many participants per raffle, really.

It has a really nice system set up and everything's clearly explained in its FAQ, but what you really need to know is 1. Contributor level (which may bar you from certain giveaways) 2. Points (currency that you use to enter raffles) and 3. The T&C

1. Contributor level
To put it simply, you need a high Contributor level to qualify for better raffles. You can increase your contributor level by giving away games, and you can give away games by organizing your own raffle. Once the winner of your raffle marked your gift as "Received", then you'll earn your level points.

Contributor value is a number that estimates the value of your giveaways within the community. When you give away a game, and the winner marks your gift as "Received", the value of the game is added to your contributor value.

2. Points
They are like currency on SteamGifts. You will need them if you want to enter a raffle. The better the raffle reward, the more points you'll need.

You'll earn 6 points passively every 15 minutes up to a maximum of 400 points, so be sure to spend them!

3. T&C
Games that you've won must be redeemed on the same Steam account you used to sign up on SteamGifts. If not, you will definitely risk getting banned.

Also, to sign up for an account in SteamGifts, your Steam account needs to be worth around $100 from buying non-bundled games. Free-to-play games don't count either. You can check the entire list of bundled games here: https://www.steamgifts.com/bundle-games

3. Giveaways from Steam or sites like Humble Bundle

This is pretty much self-explanatory. There are many sites out there on the internet that can help you keep track of freebies from these places. You can also sign up for the newsletter from Humble Bundle.

Do note that these giveaways usually last for a very limited time only so you actually need to be quick!

4. Epic Games (not steam but these are quality free games)

They release a free game (sometimes even more) every 2 weeks previously, but now, they are doing it every week.

Notable mentions

Free casual games

- Gametop

Free trial sites:
- Gamesessions
- Big Fish Games


That's all for now, but don't worry! I'll be on the lookout for legit sites and places where you can get some free games. Enjoy!