Author: Tim Rogers

Ring has recently announced an increase in the price of the Ring Protect Basic subscription from $4 per month to $5 per month ($40 per year to $50 per year). This change will take effect on March 11, and many customers have questions about the price hike. Fortunately, many of these questions have already been answered. There are several caveats to the new pricing schedule, and there is even a way to maintain the old 2023 pricing throughout the remainder of 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ring Protect price hike happening on March 11. Renew before…

Nvidia is introducing a new tool that enables owners of GeForce RTX 30 Series and 40 Series cards to run an AI-powered chatbot offline on their Windows PC. Named Chat with RTX, this tool allows users to personalize a GenAI model similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT by connecting it to their documents, files, and notes for easier queries. Nvidia explains, “Rather than searching through notes or saved content, users can simply type queries. For example, one could ask, ‘What was the restaurant my partner recommended while in Las Vegas?’ and Chat with RTX will scan local files and provide the answer…

According to reports, Scopely, the publisher owned by Savvy Games Group, had to lay off several staff members on Friday. The news came to light through posts on LinkedIn, with industry analyst and careers expert Amir Satvat sharing that 38 employees were let go, “mostly at the Kingdom Maker studio.” Kingdom Maker is a medieval fantasy combat game which was released on iOS and Android in 2022. Developed by Global Worldwide in partnership with Scopely, it joined the company’s trio of mobile titles, including Star Trek: Fleet Command and Marvel Strike Force. This successful portfolio attracted Savvy Games Group’s acquisition…

Free Fire is one of the most popular battle royale games available on Android and iOS. What sets the game apart from other titles like PUBG Mobile are its unique features, such as the legendary gloo walls, shorter fast-paced matches, and the characters system. In this article, we will be taking a look at the best Free Fire character. Image Credits: Garena Free Fire boasts a wide range of characters, including real-life personalities such as popular DJ Alok and professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. If you are playing the game, you may wonder who the best character is. Here’s a list…

Helldivers 2 is a major hit, with many soldiers eager to spread democracy across Super Earth. However, the game’s heavy focus on co-op play has led to numerous issues with matchmaking, creating more frustration than any bug or robot encounter. While developer Arrowhead is working on an official fix, there are some tactics you can try to get back into the action. How to fix matchmaking issues Before using these potential solutions, keep in mind that they are workarounds and not official remedies. Arrowhead has acknowledged the problems on its official Discord and is working on a fix. However, if…

When Apple initially launched the iPhone and later the App Store, it marked a significant moment for the emerging mobile games industry. For just a 30% revenue share, it offered a marketplace accessible to millions of consumers worldwide. Publishers no longer had to rely on partnerships with mobile operators. The App Store, and later Google Play, gave rise to multi-billion dollar companies like Supercell, Mixi, and GungHo Online Entertainment, and many more within and outside the games industry. Mobile gaming became the largest segment by revenue and reach. Market intelligence firm Newzoo reported that industry reached a peak of $93.2…

Microsoft Microsoft has recently announced a requirement for the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 build, stating that the processor must support the POPCNT instruction. According to reports by Bob Pony on X, Windows 11 will not work without this instruction, as several system files now require it, starting with the Windows 11 kernel. The POPCNT instruction, short for “population count,” counts the number of set bits (ones) in a machine word. This seemingly ancient instruction, introduced in the 1960s, is essential for various purposes such as cryptography, data compression algorithms, bioinformatics, machine learning, and AI. So HUGE discovery found in Windows…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today revealed its first ever report on the State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games. The inaugural report, which GLAAD developed in partnership with the Nielsen Games Team, covers representation and inclusion in the games industry, as well as the demographics of gamers themselves. One of the biggest findings of the report is that 17% of active gamers surveyed — or nearly 1 in 5 — self-identify as LGBTQ.…

The LEC Winter split ended on a disappointing note for Team Vitality, who suffered a 2-0 playoff lower bracket loss to MAD Lions KOI. Despite the team’s strong performance after their 0-3 start in the split, they were unable to make a significant playoff run and now need to regroup for the upcoming Spring split. Following their defeat, Vitality’s strategic coach Patrick “Pad” Suckow-Breum shared his thoughts on the team’s performance. He mentioned that their opponents, MAD Lions, had a good understanding of their playstyle and capitalized on expected errors from the team. Pad emphasized that Vitality is a young…

ENDX has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Guild Esports, marking a historic moment for the platform. Notably, Marta ‘D7’ Asensio, a female competitor, is now available for trading and is listed in the IPO. ENDX stands out as a unique platform in the esports space, offering users the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade ‘shares’ in popular esports pro players. This creates an esports fantasy-based trading game that is community-driven. The company has been making significant strides in the industry, forming solid partnerships and gaining momentum in recent months. As ENDX continues to grow, more organizations and competitors are…