Author: Tim Rogers
Monumental, an indie game developer and publisher, has recently acquired Game Circus, developers of the popular social casino arcade game Coin Dozer. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Monumental, adding more than 40 mobile titles to its gaming catalogue. The company aims to further its presence in the free-to-play casino category with titles like Coin Dozer, Taps to Riches, Merge Zoo, and Prize Claw, all of which have collectively amassed over 400 million downloads. Donnie Thompson, CEO of Game Circus, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re happy and excited to partner with Monty [Kerr, Monumental CEO] and…
Amazon has plans to launch a “special store,” called Bazaar exclusively for unbranded and “trendy” fashion and lifestyle products, setting up a battle with rival Flipkart, Reliance’s Ajio, and Meesho. Amazon’s Bazaar will cater to sellers offering products priced under 600 Indian rupees, and will not levy any “extra charges” to sellers. The company intends to provide sellers access to tens of millions of customers and hassle-free delivery with zero referral fee. In addition, according to Economic Times, Amazon will likely offer two to three days of delivery to the new venture. The E-commerce giant’s new venture comes at a…
Smartphones have made text messages and emails more popular than ever for communication. However, traditional phone calls are still a fast way to exchange a lot of information and a great piece of technology to not overlook. One downside of iPhone devices is the lack of a built-in recording tool for phone calls, but there are workarounds you can use to record your calls for future reference. You can use a second device, an app, or Google Voice services to get the job done. Additionally, if you want to record customer service calls, you can use the website https://gethuman.com. How…
Mobile game developer and midcore specialist Nitro Games has announced its 2023 financial report, showcasing a significant increase in revenue from €7.25 million to €8.84 million compared to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by a record-breaking quarter, with the company generating €2.9 million in revenue between October and December alone. The release of Autogun Heroes in the summer of 2023, which saw Nitro Games serving as both the developer and publisher, contributed substantially to the Q4 revenue. In a recent development, Nitro Games has handed over publishing responsibilities, promotion, and more for Autogun Heroes to Unity’s Supersonic…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. On the heels of PitchBook’s Gaming VC market report, the firm has published a deep dive into market segment trends. Echoing its prior report, the firm expects 2023’s muted venture capital funding levels — $4.3 billion or 72% less than 2022 — to continue into 2024. However, the types of startups and investment sources are changing. Comparing games VC market segments Over the last twelve months, 56% (294) of closed funding deals went to content developers, followed…
With the current trend of carrying credit cards, store loyalty cards, and identification cards, wallets are becoming bulkier and it’s tedious to dig through them to find the right card. Wouldn’t it be easier to just show or scan your phone instead? For Android users, Google Wallet now allows you to upload your driver’s license or state ID to your Google Wallet account. This convenient feature is currently available for certain states in the U.S., making it a quick and easy way to show your credentials when needed. Although you still need to carry the physical copies of these cards,…
If you want to save a webpage for later, saving it as a PDF will ensure that it remains unchanged when you access it in the future. Converting a webpage to PDF format is a useful way to record web data for records, research, and other purposes. Here are some simple methods for doing so. Desktop browsers The fastest and most effective way to save a webpage to PDF in most desktop browsers is through the Print function. Selecting the Save page as… option is for saving pages in web format, not as a PDF. Just follow these simple steps:…
In a recent interview, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, discussed various Xbox-related topics in an open and transparent manner. The interviewer, Stephen Totilo, covered cloud gaming, the rise of AI, and the future of Xbox Game Pass, producing several top-tier topics for the Microsoft head to address. The interview produced some key results. Spencer emphasized that Microsoft is responsive to consumer preferences, with no immediate plans to phase out disc-based games. However, he acknowledged the digital revolution’s impact on the industry, noting the decline in physical game purchases due to the growing adoption of cloud gaming. To read…
Most PC gamers are familiar with the WASD keyboard layout, which typically routes a game’s directional commands (up, down, left, and right) to the W, A, S, and D keys on a QWERTY keyboard. This arrangement allows the right hand to focus on mouse movement, while the left hand controls navigation. However, there may be instances when the WASD and arrow keys get swapped, either accidentally or permanently. This can be frustrating for both typing and gaming. Here’s how to fix this swapping issue and what causes it to happen in the first place. Parilov / Shutterstock How to switch…
Connections is the newest puzzle game to come from the New York Times. The objective is to group a pool of 16 words into four secret categories by determining their relationships with each other. The puzzle resets at midnight every night, and the difficulty level varies with each new puzzle. Similar to Wordle, players can keep track of their winning streak and compare scores with friends. If you’re struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, don’t worry. Check out the tips and hints below. And if you’re still stumped, the answers are provided at the end. How to play Connections In Connections, a…