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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 -
Emerging Rumors Hint at Starcraft 3's Development Under Blizzard's Wing An intriguing conversation on social media recently set the gaming community astir with anticipatory excitement. A prominent figure in Microsoft dropped what appears to be a hint about the development of Starcraft 3 by Blizzard, the game development juggernaut. The exchange, while brief and ambiguous, has ignited speculation among the franchise's avid followers, who are fervently hoping for a new chapter in this popular series.
The chatter began when Jez Corden, the Managing Editor of Windows Central, was asked about Xbox's potential interest in rebooting Starcraft. His cryptic response, "Msft won’t need to revive Starcraft," sparked a whirlwind of guesswork. When... Continue reading -
PS3 Emulator Team Shifts Focus to PS4: A New Era In Gaming Experience? The illustrious team behind RPCS3, the most successful PlayStation 3 emulator, is now setting their sights on their next big venture - emulating the PlayStation 4 (PS4). This next step in the world of gaming emulation promises to open up the vast library of PS4 games to enthusiasts and novice gamers alike, offering a new level of gaming experience.
Making considerable headway in its mission, RPCS3 has effectively debugged thousands of PS3 titles to run perfectly on the emulator. The underlying framework provided by this PS3 emulator allows the direct transfer of knowledge and resources toward the creation of a PS4... Continue reading -
NAVI revamps its CS:GO team lineup NAVI, a Ukrainian esports organization, has declared several updates for its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster as disclosed in a fresh blog post. Three new members have been added to the team to join forces with the team captain, Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, and Valerii "b1t" Vakhovskyi.
The new entrees, signed by NAVI, comprise Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolaine, Justinas "jL" Lekavicius, and Mihai "iM" Ivan.
To scrutinize NAVI's performance and evaluate if this new team can regain the organization's former glory, the team is set to participate in the BLAST Fall Groups slated to occur between July 10 and 22. Continue reading -
YouTube Explores Gaming Horizons with Playables After Google's Stadia game streaming service shut down, the company expressed interest in exploring other gaming avenues. Now, it seems YouTube is stepping into the gaming ring with its own gaming product, Playables, currently in the testing phase. YouTube, already a popular destination for user-generated content and video game streaming, aims to strengthen its foothold in the gaming space, potentially offsetting a decline in advertising revenue.
According to The Wall Street Journal, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is keen to expand the brand's presence in the gaming sector. As part of this effort, YouTube has internally tested a new gaming product called... Continue reading