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![Empowerment Amidst the Storm: Union Formation in Polish Gaming Industry]()
Empowerment Amidst the Storm: Union Formation in Polish Gaming Industry In a volatile environment, game developers at CD Projekt Red — a renowned Polish gaming studio that has brought us powerful narratives like The Witcher trilogy and Cyberpunk 2077 — have shown remarkable resilience. They have formed a union: the Polish Gamedev Workers Union (PGWU). Echoing the sentiments of workers worldwide, this group is an extension of the national union OZZ Inicjatywa Pracownicza and welcomes game developers from across Poland.
Games development isn't all about creating immersive stories; it's a serious profession with its highs and lows. 2023, in particular, has been fanatical with its waves of job cuts. According to... Continue reading -
![Demystifying Social Platform Stats: Decoding Musk and Yaccarino's Post-per-day Discrepancy]()
Demystifying Social Platform Stats: Decoding Musk and Yaccarino's Post-per-day Discrepancy In an enthralling twist to the saga of social media statistics, a recent divergence in claims about user activity on the social platform X has caught our attention. Two esteemed business leaders involved with X have seemingly reported contrasting figures concerning the volume of daily posts made by users on the network. Elon Musk, the owner of X, claimed that X's daily post rate was within a range of 100 to 200 million. However, Linda Yaccarino, X's CEO, posited a much higher figure of 500 million posts a day during an event in early October.
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![Sony in the Crosshairs: Ransomware Group Claims Successful Hack]()
Sony in the Crosshairs: Ransomware Group Claims Successful Hack The world of cyber security is no stranger to large-scale hacks and data breaches. Such incidents are an unfortunate reality of the digital age. For instance, Sony, a prominent name in the tech world, has recently found itself thrust into the forefront of this cyber battlefield. Allegedly, a ransomware group named Ransomed.vc has managed to penetrate Sony's security systems and extract valuable data. This was reported by a cyber security alert platform - Cyber Security Connect. The group proudly declared, "We have successfully compromised all of Sony's systems." Instead of the traditional approach of demanding a ransom, this group has... Continue reading -
![Unveiling the Exciting New Trailer for NHL 24]()
Unveiling the Exciting New Trailer for NHL 24 In less than three weeks, EA is set to launch NHL 24, marking a high point of the year for hockey enthusiasts. This continuation of their successful series, which kicked off in 1991 for Sega Mega Drive, is eagerly anticipated by fans.
EA believes that it's time to provide a comprehensive preview of the game with a lengthy video, nearly 8 minutes in length, showcasing digital hockey in action. The video discloses and discusses how the arena responds to play on the ice, graphics enhancements, new features, commentators, gameplay and more. Take a look at the video.
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![Upcoming Minecraft Live Event to Introduce Exciting New Additions]()
Upcoming Minecraft Live Event to Introduce Exciting New Additions Mojang annually hosts a livestream gathering the entire Minecraft community to celebrate the popular game while also previewing what will be introduced in the following year. The date for the 2023 Minecraft Live show has been announced.
The show is scheduled for October 15, 2023, at 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST. It will feature an hour of all things Minecraft, during which Mojang will share news about the main game and Minecraft Legends, give a sneak peek at future content, and announce the winner of the Mob Vote 2023. The winning creature from the vote will be added to Minecraft. The... Continue reading -
![Eccentric Twist: Destiny 2 Exotic Fusion Rifle Now an Unforeseen Threat]()
Eccentric Twist: Destiny 2 Exotic Fusion Rifle Now an Unforeseen Threat Another spirited Exotic weapon, the Tessellation Fusion Rifle, has been causing a stir in the Destiny 2 universe. This darling of the game appears to be in a rebellious mood, doling out damage in far greater quantities than was ever intended by the creators at Bungie. If you're thinking déjà vu, you’re right. It harks back to the days when Exotic weapons went rogue, either dishing out damage in exaggerated proportions or suddenly bestowing a full bar of super energy. Fortunately, Bungie has a stellar track record of nipping such anomalies in the bud to maintain game balance.
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![Opening New Doors: Meta Expands Horizon Worlds to Mobile Devices]()
Opening New Doors: Meta Expands Horizon Worlds to Mobile Devices The digital tech giant Meta, previously known as Facebook, is hitting the headlines once more. In a further push towards its ambitious goal of a comprehensive metaverse, Meta has commenced an exciting beta testing phase of Horizon Worlds on mobile platforms.
Horizon Worlds on mobile essentially mirrors the functionality of gaming apps. It is a virtual environment that enables users to manipulate on-screen avatars and engage with other participants in VR. This immersive digital space is designed to accommodate broader and more nuanced social interactions, pioneering the next wave of online communication.
However, as with any developmental stage, the process isn't free... Continue reading -
![Breaking New Grounds in Roleplaying: Rockstar Games Officially Incorporates FiveM and RedM]()
Breaking New Grounds in Roleplaying: Rockstar Games Officially Incorporates FiveM and RedM A monumental shift is sweeping the gaming atmosphere as Rockstar Games integrates two of the most vibrant roleplaying communities into its network. These communities, known as FiveM and RedM, have long been the foundation of Grand Theft Auto V's success, which continues to be a dominating force across numerous streaming and content creation channels even today.
These unique platforms have carved out a niche, paving the way for imaginative roleplay scenarios within two of Rockstar’s most successful titles: Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Online. FiveM, in particular, has caught the gaze of some of the world's biggest content creators... Continue reading -
![Breaking Borders: OpenAI's ChatGPT Empowers Users With a New Custom Instructions Feature]()
Breaking Borders: OpenAI's ChatGPT Empowers Users With a New Custom Instructions Feature Artificial Intelligence technology steps into a new era as OpenAI expands its custom instructions feature to its basic service level users. A noteworthy stride in the AI trajectory, this development means that customization brushes every facet of interaction with the AI assistant, ChatGPT. Both free tier and ChatGPT plus customers can now seamlessly instruct the virtual assistant, creating a personalized conversation blueprint.
The inception point of this feature was in July, when it was launched for the premium ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The custom instruction feature allows users to establish several preferences and instructions that the AI assistant adheres to while formulating... Continue reading -
![Victory Royale Secured by Fortnite Squad with Help from Bender of Futurama]()
Victory Royale Secured by Fortnite Squad with Help from Bender of Futurama One of the most recent additions to Fortnite, the popular battle royale shooter, has unexpectedly become a player favorite. The character, Bender from Futurama, has been added to the game as a non-playable character (NPC). Players can interact with Bender in various ways, such as purchasing equipment from him and even hiring him to provide backup. This strategy proved fruitful for one squad that managed to secure a victory thanks to Bender's assistance.
An interesting gameplay moment was shared on the Fortnite subreddit by user HaniMC117. In the shared clip, a two-man squad is seen engaged in a heated battle around... Continue reading -
![Consumer Spending on Subscription Apps Surges Despite Decreased Ad Spending]()
Consumer Spending on Subscription Apps Surges Despite Decreased Ad Spending As mobile app marketers pivot their focus from growth to customer loyalty, ad spending on app installs has seen a significant decline. According to the 2023 State of App Marketing for Subscription Apps report by Liftoff and AppsFlyer, Android subscription app install spending dropped by 41% and iOS by 30%. However, this decline in ad spending doesn't appear to have dented consumer spending on apps.
While user acquisition saw a substantial decrease on both Android and iOS platforms, media re-engagement budgets surged by 48% in 2023. Coupled with this, there was a significant increase in total consumer expenditure on subscription-based iOS... Continue reading -
![Stabilizing Noise Digitally: YouTube's New "Stable Volume" Feature]()
Stabilizing Noise Digitally: YouTube's New "Stable Volume" Feature At the forefront of user-centered innovation, YouTube has subtly unveiled a new feature, the 'Stable Volume,' designed to enhance the user experience. Its function has not been explicitly declared. However, the app's clientele became aware of its existence thanks to eagle-eyed netizens, who stumbled upon it hidden under the Ambient mode of the video settings page.
Decoding the function from its name, 'Stable Volume, ' might be a tool to manage and equalize the audio levels across diverse videos, facilitating a smooth auditory experience. Such an application would be a boon to viewers as they switch between videos, eliminating the jarring... Continue reading
