Game Lens News

Game Lens – Release Notes (v0.72)

Small maintenance update focused on Windows 10 compatibility, fullscreen detection, and hotkey reliability.

• Added optional MAG capture backend for Windows 10 to enable “Hide From Self Capture” (no more recursive self-capture of the lens window). MAG supports: Crosshair, Zoom Hint, Concentration, FPS counter, Color Correction. MAG does not support AI Upscaler.
  
• Fullscreen detection added. If a game is running in true Fullscreen and the lens window is not visible, the system will show a message recommending switching the game to Borderless or Windowed. A matching note was added to the Help section.
  
• Hotkey assignment fixes. Duplicate hotkeys are now highlighted in red. Blacklisted single-key hotkeys (Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Win, Num+) are blocked; use them only in combos (e.g., Alt+1). Hotkeys used by Quick Setup (Ctrl+LMB, Ctrl+RMB, Shift+LMB) are highlighted in orange as “avoid.”
  
• Quick Setup improved: Click-Through is temporarily disabled while you manipulate the lens window.
  
• Follow Cursor improved: the mouse cursor is hidden while the mode is active.
  

Patch notes date: Oct 5, 2025
Build number: 0.72

Game Lens – Release Notes (v0.71)

Update v0.71 – Neuro Upscale
Introduces the first built-in Neural Upscaler with multiple model options. Each model trades speed for quality differently.



Test rig: Intel Core i7-11800H 2.3 GHz · RTX 3070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 · 64 GB RAM.

[h2]🧠 Neural Upscaler[/h2]

• Multiple neural models available; ranked from fastest 🟢 to slowest / highest quality🔴.
  
• Performance tip: use a smaller lens window and a higher Zoom. Smaller window + higher zoom = noticeably faster upscaling.
  
• Recommended to try first: AnimeVideoV3, UltraSharp, and ClearReality.
  

[h3]📜 Licensing[/h3]

• All models are open-licensed for use except UltraSharp and ClearReality.
  
• UltraSharp and ClearReality were exclusively provided by Kim2091 to Likhoi for use in Game Lens.
  

[h3]📊 Sample tests[/h3]
Screenshots comparing different models will be added here.

[h3]🟣 NATIVE[/h3]

[h3]🛠 Bug fixes & improvements[/h3]

• Improved main ON/OFF toggle logic — should “stick” incorrectly far less often.
  
• Click-Through now persists after hiding and showing the lens window again (previously could block clicks until retoggled).
  
• Minor stability and UI polish.
  

[h3]🔭 Next up (v0.72)[/h3]
Focused work on Windows 10 stability and compatibility.

[h3]💬 Feedback[/h3]
Report bugs and share feedback in Discord.

Patch notes date: Sep 16, 2025
Build number: 0.71

Game Lens – Release Notes (v0.70)

Update v0.70
New features, fixes, and smoother UI animations.
The app is still 25% OFF for two weeks after release: Sep 2 → Sep 16.
Report issues and share feedback in our Discord.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3842680/Game_Lens

[h2]✨ Highlights[/h2]

• Follow Cursor (new)
  Toggle (default: Numpad 1) and Push/Hold (default: Numpad 0) modes
  Optional double-click activation window (shared for both modes)
  Restores your previous window/capture position when turned off
  
  
• Less cursor flicker – Reduced cursor jitter while the lens is visible.
  

[h2]🛡 Safe Mode (Anti‑cheat) compatibility[/h2]

• Auto‑disabled with clear UI – In Safe Mode, the following features turn OFF, gray out, and their switches animate to the OFF position:
  
• Follow Cursor, Quick Setup, Smooth show/hide, Show Crosshair, Show Zoom Hint, Color, Sensitivity, Click‑through, Window Opacity
• Active gestures/follow mode are stopped immediately for clarity.
  

[h2]🎨 UI/UX [/h2]

• Hotkey inputs restyled – Violet bordered inputs for better visibility:
  Applies to main hotkeys, Follow Cursor hotkeys, and Zoom Presets.
  

[h2]🛠 Bug fixes & improvements[/h2]

• Fixed opacity/fade conflicts; animations no longer interfere with opacity changes.
  
• Restored 50% transparency while dragging in Quick Setup, even with fade enabled.
  
• Fixed common toggle visual desync (switch stuck ON position with OFF colors).
  
• Improved per‑monitor DPI handling for Follow Cursor to eliminate corner drift.
  

Sale: 25% OFF from Sep 2 to Sep 16 Release date: 07 Sep 2025
Build number: 0.70

🎉 Game Lens – Release Notes (v0.69) 🎉

It’s release time!
Game Lens officially launches on Steam today!
To celebrate, the app is 25% OFF for the next two weeks. Don’t miss it!
Please report any issues in our Discord.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3842680/Game_Lens/

[h2]✨ Highlights[/h2]

Double-click hotkey – New Push/Toggle via double-tap! Show the lens by pressing a hotkey twice quickly (default: 300 ms, customizable).
Steam Cloud sync – Config files now automatically synchronize between your PCs via Steam Cloud.
Localized store screenshots – The Steam store page now displays language-specific screenshots for each supported locale.

[h2]➤ Security/Compliance Notes[/h2]

No drivers, no admin rights, no low-level hooks.
All user data remains in [tt]%APPDATA%\Game Lens[/tt].

Thanks for supporting the journey to 1.0 release!
Click the Discord button in-app and share your feedback – it helps us improve Game Lens even faster.

Release date: 2025-09-02
Build number: 0.69


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🎉 Game Lens officially launches on Steam today!
To celebrate, the app is 💸25% OFF💸 for the next two weeks. Don’t miss it!
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Finally!
Game Lens is now live on Steam and anyone can join the open playtest.

🎯 What is it?
Game Lens is a customizable zoom lens overlay that lets you magnify any part of your screen in real time, right on top of your game or app.
Ideal for gamers, streamers, designers, or anyone needing pixel-perfect focus.

💬 Feedback matters
I'm a solo developer, so your bug reports, feature requests, and feedback really help!
Feel free to message me or join the community:
→ Discord Server
→ Twitter / X
→ Or post in the Steam Discussions tab

🔔 Wishlist & support
If Game Lens feels useful — please add it to your wishlist. It helps a lot with visibility and launch.

→ Visit Steam Page

📺 YouTube Channel
Shorts, showcases, memes, tutorials – coming soon:
→ Game Lens on YouTube

Thanks to everyone who helped me reach this milestone.
Now go test it — break it — and tell me what you'd love to see next!

— Likhoi 🛠