Author: Tim Rogers

Since Apple launched the Vision Pro last Friday, the focus has been on the significance of immersive content. The importance of content offerings for hardware platforms cannot be understated, as we have seen with the evolution of the Apple Watch since its initial launch alongside the iPhone 6 in 2014. It took a few years for Apple to hone in on fitness as the device’s primary driver, but now the Vision Pro’s success will likely rely on app and game developers to make it a compelling purchase for consumers. Despite the Vision Pro’s impressive hardware capabilities, questions remain about why…

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure in Skull and Bones, where you can captain your own ship, hunt for treasure, and engage in epic naval battles. But what’s a pirate without a crew? Filling your crew with friends can make your adventures all the more enjoyable in this online experience. But what if your friends are spread across different consoles? Is it still possible to join forces and sail together? Here’s everything you need to know about crossplay in Skull and Bones. Does Skull and Bones have crossplay? Ubisoft Yes, Skull and Bones offers full crossplay support on all systems.…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Lightforge Games, a studio formed by industry veterans from Epic Games and Blizzard, announced the development of Project O.R.C.S., an online role-playing game with collaborative storytelling. With aspirations to redefine the RPG landscape, Project O.R.C.S. introduces a unique Collaborative Storytelling RPG (CSRPG) genre, encouraging players to craft their tabletop-like experiences in fully realized scenes, the company said. In a demo, a team of players goes through a fantasy world, viewing the action from a third-person view. But…

Simon Cohen / Digital Trends In 2023, rumors emerged regarding Sonos’ plans to release a dedicated streaming box priced around $150 to $200, codenamed “Pinewood.” According to sources, this device would support 4K video, along with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. A recent Sonos patent application discovered by Janko Roettgers sheds light on how a Sonos TV device might work, revealing that it may lack a physical remote control. The patent application underscores the role of smartphones as the primary means of interacting with a potential Sonos TV streaming device, referred to as Sonos TV, emphasizing that a new version…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Take Two’s Q4 2023 earnings report revealed that Grand Theft Auto V has sold 195 million copies since its September 2013 debut. This is an additional 5 million copies sold, an increase of 2.6%, since the last quarter. In comparison, Take-Two’s NBA 2K24 sold 7 million copies since its September 2023 release. GTA V remains the second best selling game of all time, only behind Microsoft’s Minecraft. GTA VI anticipation Undoubtedly, the first trailer for Grand Theft…

We caught up with top laner Kyeong “Photon” Gyu-tae after Team Vitality’s loss to BDS, which sent them down to the lower bracket. In this match, Photon faced off against French top laner Adam, known for his unconventional GODS picks within the top lane. During our conversation, Photon praised Adam as not only a “good player” but went further to reveal his opinion that Adam is “currently the best top in the LEC.” Despite Team Vitality’s rough start to the 2024 season, they managed to stage a comeback and secure a spot in the playoffs. However, their journey hit a…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Ubisoft announced its financial earnings report for Q3 2024, surpassing its financial targets. The company’s net bookings for the quarter sit at €626 million, or just under $675 million, and for the whole nine months at around $1.6 billion. This achievement is attributed to the successful performance of its games, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, released in the quarter. The company initially predicted €610 million or about $657 million in net bookings for…

Exercise caution when using Google’s GenAI apps like Gemini since your conversations may be read, labeled, and processed by human annotators to enhance the service. In a support document, Google discloses the collection, retention, and processing of data from users of its Gemini chatbot apps for web, Android, and iOS. Google states that conversations with Gemini are stored for up to three years, including related data like language usage, device information, and location. However, users can control this data retention to an extent. By disabling Gemini Apps Activity in Google’s My Activity dashboard, future conversations will not be saved for…

“`html Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Take-Two Interactive reported results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31 that fell short of its expectations as mobile ads and NBA 2K24 revenues were lower than expected. As a result of the shortfall, Take-Two said that it is planning a cost-reduction program that is more extensive than the one it undertook last year in the wake of its $12.7 billion acquisition of Zynga. That language pretty much spells layoffs are coming, as they have…

Samsung Is it time to upgrade your home theater setup? If you’re in the market for a top-of-the-line display, consider taking advantage of Best Buy’s offer for the 65-inch Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV. With a $500 discount from its original price of $2,100, it’s now available for just $1,600. While it’s still an investment, it’s worth it as the centerpiece of your living room. The deal may expire soon, so it’s a good idea to make the purchase today and take advantage of the next-day delivery option. Reasons to buy the 65-inch Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV The Samsung…