Author: Tim Rogers
Welcome to this edition of You Asked. Today’s topics include how to determine if you’re getting 4K or HDR on your TV, the challenges with Dolby Atmos music, and the status of universal remotes. Remote shortcuts for input formats Digital Trends A query related to accessing resolution and input signal format on a Sony X90L TV leads to an exploration of available methods to identify input formats. Appropriate techniques are suggested for determining signal formats and resolution. Why is it so hard to get Atmos music Digital Trends Challenges in accessing Dolby Atmos music are discussed. The complexity of accessing…
Netflix Finally, it’s Super Bowl 2024. For football fans, the Super Bowl is the highlight of their year. For everyone else, it’s a chance to catch up on work, hang out with friends, or watch TV shows on their favorite streaming platform. With the 2024 Super Bowl dominating the pop culture landscape, it can be challenging to find the right TV show to watch. To make it easier, Digital Trends has compiled a list of excellent series available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Max, and Hulu that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. If you’re looking for…
AMD AMD reached a compromise with FSR 3, the frame-generation technology that was announced in November 2022 but only recently became available in a limited number of games. The compromise, AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), is driver-based frame generation for DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 games, offering an alternative for AMD users. However, the quality of AFMF does not match up to FSR 3. AFMF is not FSR 3 AMD While AFMF and FSR 3 perform frame generation in similar ways, FSR 3 integrates with the game engine, allowing for better access to details like motion vectors. In contrast, AFMF…
Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends We’re here – it’s Super Bowl Sunday. The pinnacle of American sports is here. It’s the NFL championship game for the 2024 season, and the toughest part is probably understanding Roman numerals (Spoiler: Super Bowl LVIII is Super Bowl 58). What time does Super Bowl LVIII start? Watching Super Bowl 2024 is much easier to explain. This year, the game is on CBS, available on cable, satellite, streaming, and broadcast platforms, so finding it shouldn’t be a problem. How to Make the Super Bowl Look Amazing on Your TV Who’s playing in Super Bowl LVIII?…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Stoke Games has raised $5.5 million in funding to pioneer a strategic shooter game. The funding marks a significant milestone for the 14-person independent studio, which aims to evolve the shooter genre by infusing strategic elements and deliberate action, diverging from the traditional fast-paced, twitch-reflex style. Bitkraft Ventures led the round, with participation from Riot Games, 1Up Ventures, and angel investors. Founded by veterans with contributions to renowned titles such as League of Legends, Multiversus, and Starcraft…
Pocketpair Palworld took the world by storm following its early access launch on January 19. It peaked at over 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam, selling over 12 million copies on that platform alone and amassing at least 7 million more purchases via Xbox Game Pass. Chances are, you’ve already tried it, even if you aren’t playing many other video games right now. Thankfully, the inclusive nature of Palworld makes it a great starting point for exploring other incredible titles. From captivating survival crafting games to titles in other genres that have influenced Palworld, there’s a lot to explore if…
As the Super Bowl approaches, football enthusiasts are eager to find out where they can stream the game online. Fubo TV is one of the top live TV streaming services and it’s a popular choice among sports fans. If you’re a Fubo subscriber, you’re in luck as the game is being broadcast by CBS this year and your local CBS network is included with your Fubo subscription. We have more details on this, as well as information for non-Fubo subscribers. Plus, you’ll be pleased to know that you can watch the Super Bowl for free with Fubo. Watching the Super…
Matchingham Games’ new Web3 spin-off, Ginger Joy, has successfully raised £1 million ($1.26 million) in funding. The purpose of this funding is to develop an ecosystem of interoperable blockchain-based mobile games. Ginger Joy’s focus is on creating interconnected Web3 games specifically designed for mobile devices, as it aims to establish its own Web3 mobile gaming ecosystem. The vision is to allow users to transfer, utilize, and unlock items across different game titles. Additionally, the studio plans to leverage blockchain technology to reward UGC creators and implement marketing strategies based on in-game achievements. “At Ginger Joy, we’re not just integrating blockchain…
Connections is the latest puzzle game offered by the New York Times. In this game, you are tasked with sorting a pool of 16 words into four secret categories by determining how the words are related to each other. The puzzle resets daily at midnight and each new puzzle presents a varying level of difficulty. Like Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends. Some puzzles can be more challenging than others. If you’re struggling with solving today’s Connections puzzle, we have provided some helpful tips and hints below. If you still can’t solve it, the…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Skybound Entertainment, the multi-platform entertainment company behind mega hit franchises like The Walking Dead, has hired an acquisitions specialist to consider acquiring other companies. Coming on board is Jeff Chaiken, a former EA executive who will be Skybound’s new senior vice president and head of corporate development and strategy, a new role for the company. Chaiken comes to Skybound with over three decades of experience in M&A, partnerships, and strategy within the media and entertainment and technology…