Author: Tim Rogers
Google Home streamlines the control of all your smart home devices from a single location, offering exceptional support for smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart bulbs, and more. One of its standout features is its ability to be personalized for each user in your household, providing customized settings tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Adding multiple users to Google Home creates a more useful device that keeps calendars, playlists, and news briefings separated. Additionally, the device can learn to detect individual voices, automatically activating personalized settings based on the user’s commands. Teach Google Your Voice To begin, it’s recommended that…
Modern Times Group, a Swedish entertainment company, has agreed to allow its subsidiary studio Kongregate to be acquired by Monumental, an indie game developer and publisher based in the United States. Monumental, which was established in 2020, has quickly expanded its gaming portfolio and now operates games such as Mythgard, Crowfall, and Storm Wars. The acquisition will merge Kongregate’s games, which include titles like Toss the Turtle, Burrito Bison Revenge, and Dino Storm, with Monumental’s existing portfolio, resulting in a combined catalogue of over 40 games. Monumental will fully integrate Kongregate and its CEO Monty Kerr will oversee the operations…
Xsolla, the global video game commerce company, has proudly released The Xsolla Report: The State of Play, Winter 2024 Edition. This strategic guide for the dynamic gaming industry and game development community explores current trends and future forecasts, shaping the industry’s trajectory. In this comprehensive report, Xsolla takes a detailed look into the gaming industry’s evolution over the past five years and where the industry is heading. The report highlights significant trends, such as the substantial impact of social and casual gaming during global lockdowns, transforming gaming into a vital channel for social interaction in challenging times. Berkley Egenes, Chief…
The Denver Nuggets (36-17) will be facing the Milwaukee Bucks (34-19) in a thrilling East vs. West matchup tonight. Some NBA enthusiasts are even speculating that this game could be a preview of the NBA Finals, but for now, it’s just another regular-season game. The Nuggets are coming off a loss to the Kings while the Bucks are still adjusting to new head coach Doc Rivers. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. For those looking to watch a live stream online, here’s how you can do so. Best Way to…
Get your weekly dose of mobile industry news and trends. Prepare for the week ahead in mobile gaming with our roundup of the top stories from the past seven days. 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…
When it comes to your arsenal in Helldivers 2, the weapons you acquire during missions far surpass what you bring with you. However, the unpredictable nature of finding weapons during missions means that whatever you equip needs to be able to handle the threats you’re likely to face. While most weapons are more effective against specific enemy types, there are some weapons that simply outclass the others. If you’re looking for the most powerful weapons to defend democracy across the galaxy and make Super Earth proud, here are the top weapons to equip in Helldivers 2. Best Helldivers 2 weapons…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Whitethorn Games recently held its first Winter Showcase, unveiling more information about its upcoming games, ports, and partnerships with other studios. The publisher has a lineup of cozy and pleasant titles launching this year, with a strong focus on accessibility in collaboration with Safe in Our World, Take This, and ID@Xbox. Accessibility was a central theme in almost every announcement made during the showcase. One of the major announcements was the release date of Botany Manor, a…
Inflexion Games The survival crafting game genre is experiencing a renaissance with the recent launches of Lego Fortnite, Palworld, and Enshrouded. Now, Nightingale is poised to capitalize on this genre’s popularity. This fantasy survival crafting game from former Bioware developer Aaryn Flynn has been in development for nearly five and a half years at Inflexion Games and is entering early access at an opportune time. Nightingale is expected to be the next big hit in the genre, with its engaging lore, innovative Realm Card system, and entertaining multiplayer experience. A Unique Fantasy World Inflexion Games Nightingale is set in an…
“Foamstars’ core gameplay offers plenty of strategic flexibility with fun, but you’ll have to navigate through some of its worst features to enjoy them.” Pros Fun core modes Surprising depth Strong initial characters Cons Awful voice acting Weak single-player Ludicrous microtransactions In the risky world of live-service multiplayer games, first impressions are everything. Newcomers need to instantly captivate players to build momentum and audience wide. Unfortunately, Foamstars may struggle to learn this lesson fast. Despite its initial challenges, Square Enix’s Foamstars offers a creative blend of Splatoon and Overwatch. While presenting engaging core modes, the game’s worst standout features threaten…
Meta Virtual reality is really taking off, thanks in large part to Meta’s Quest series of VR headsets. With Woot! now offering the Meta Quest 2 128GB model for just $229, this represents a $20 saving from its regular $249 price point. This is an excellent deal that brings it closer to the $200 price tag we saw over the holiday season, making it one of the best VR deals around. Why Choose the Meta Quest 2? The Meta Quest 2 128GB model offers significant value for money compared to its 256GB counterpart priced at $400, and even more so…