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1) Nitro Games secures additional €3.5 million for Warframe mobile development
Finnish developer Nitro Games has received an extra €3.5 million for the ongoing development of Warframe for mobile. With an expanded funding agreement from the IP’s creator Digital Extremes, the total order value now stands at approximately €12.5 million.
The mobile adaptation of Warframe is expected to be completed this year, and the funding boost comes after the introduction of cross-platform saves in the current versions.
2) Apple leads in AI acquisitions among its competitors
Reports suggest that Apple has been acquiring early-stage startups to enhance AI technology within the iOS ecosystem. In 2023, the company has reportedly acquired 32 companies, including an emotion-analyzing AI creator and a self-driving car company. This move indicates a potential AI focus in the upcoming iOS and iPhone 16 announcements.
3) ByteDance CEO warns against mediocrity amid AI disruption
ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo has cautioned employees about complacency in the face of increasing AI solutions. He emphasized the risk of the company succumbing to mediocrity, especially with emerging startups leveraging AI in innovative and cost-effective ways.
Liang also highlighted ByteDance’s lack of sensitivity to AI technology, citing the delayed inclusion of discussions about GPT technology in the company’s tech review.
4) Match Factory! achieves $20M in revenue, predominantly from iOS
The popular 3D puzzler Match Factory! by Peak Games has seen remarkable success, generating over $22.5 million in gross revenue since its launch in August 2023. The game’s consistent growth points towards a promising future for Peak’s latest title.
5) Roblox introduces AI-powered chat translator supporting 16 languages
Roblox has introduced a live-chat AI translator to bridge the language gap among its global player base. The new AI technology enables real-time translation of messages between 16 supported languages, enhancing the potential for global user connections beyond the existing 70 million daily average.
