Author: Tim Rogers
Modern Warfare 3’s Ranked Play platform debuted midway through January, offering skilled players a challenging environment in which to showcase their talents. However, it quickly became apparent that the mode had been overrun by cheaters – malicious operators looking to disrupt everyone’s gaming experience. Today, the mode is almost unplayable, with hackers dominating the top ranks of the leaderboard and causing trouble for content creators and professional players worldwide. Recently, Nadeshot – the CEO of 100 Thieves and the CDL’s LA Thieves – took to social media to express his frustration with the state of MW3’s Ranked Play scene. He…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Didimo, a company known for creating tools to automate digital character creation, is aiming to ramp up 3D character production with the introduction of its Asset Verification System. This new feature enhances the Popul8 platform and promises to ensure greater quality control, streamline workflows, and offer significant cost savings for game developers. Didimo, headquartered in Porto, Portugal, addresses the complex challenges faced by game studios, ranging from indies to major game developers in the gaming industry. The…
The Southeast Asia region is witnessing the emergence of a growing number of vertical AI startups catering to various industries, from seafood to finance. Singapore-based venture capital firm Antler recently invested $5.1 million in 37 of these startups through pre-seed deals, forming a strategic partnership with Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah, which invested in seven of the startups. According to Antler co-founder and managing partner Jussi Salovaara, the focus on practical problem-solving in different industries in Southeast Asia sets it apart from the rest of the world, where the competition in horizontal AI is intense. While the region may not…
Adjust and AppLovin have collaborated to release a new Mobile App Trends 2024 report. The report offers the latest insights into the global app and gaming landscape. It highlights key trends such as the 4% growth rate in app installs for the year 2023, with racing games leading the charge with a remarkable 61% increase in installs year-on-year. Additionally, the report indicates a rising trend in ATT opt-in rates, particularly in the mobile gaming sector, which has seen a surge in daily active users, contributing to a positive outlook for the industry in 2024. The Pay and Play Dynamics Action…
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (left) and Galaxy S24 Ultra Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you bought a Samsung phone within the last year or so, get ready for a big software update heading your way soon. Samsung has confirmed that a number of its older smartphones are getting Galaxy AI features as part of the One UI 6.1 update in “late March” as of February 21. Galaxy AI was introduced last month along with the Galaxy S24 series. With the upcoming One UI 6.1 update, these AI features will become available to more users beyond just the S24…
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Samsung has announced that its Galaxy AI features will be available on more devices through a new update, One UI 6.1, which is set to be released in late March. The update will bring the features to the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, as well as Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, and Tab S9. The AI features were initially introduced for the Galaxy S24 series, but will soon be accessible to a wider range of Samsung users. This move aligns with the trend of other tech companies expanding their AI-powered features, making them more widely…
Using an external hard drive with both Windows and MacOS used to be a challenge, but it’s now more feasible thanks to a process called partitioning available in both operating systems. When you partition a hard drive, you’re essentially dividing its internal storage space into different sections that can be formatted to work with different types of computers. The choice of a partitioning system is key when choosing an external hard drive that will work across different platforms, including a macOS machine over a Windows system. If your external hard drive need to accommodate files larger than 4GB, NTFS is…
If you enjoy gaming with friends online, then the Nintendo Switch is the perfect console for you. Nintendo Switch Online offers more than just access to online multiplayer – it also includes a growing collection of games from N64, NES, and other iconic platforms, making it a great way to enjoy the best titles from past generations. There are two subscription types for Nintendo Switch Online: Individual and family. The individual subscription covers one user and costs $20 for one year, with one-month and three-month options also available. The family subscription covers up to eight users for $35 per year.…
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