Author: Tim Rogers

Attention all stealth fans! The Ninja Vest, the most powerful vest in Modern Warfare 3, has arrived and is ready to be unlocked. If you’re looking to maintain stealth while moving quickly around the map, then the Ninja Vest is a must-have item. And the best part? It’s extremely easy to unlock. This new addition has been introduced with the Season 02 update in Modern Warfare 3 and is sure to become a favorite for players all around the world. Stealth is essential in Call of Duty, and in today’s game, silent footsteps are a top priority. With the added…

Wondering if the grass is greener on the other side? While we can’t be certain, we can confirm that the sky is definitely bluer. It’s been over a year since Elon Musk bought Twitter, now X, leading to the migration of users to alternative platforms like Mastodon, Post, and Pebble (though Pebble has already closed down), and Spill. These platforms have been presented as potential replacements, but none have experienced the rapid growth achieved by Bluesky, except for Meta’s Threads. Bluesky was invite-only for almost a year, but now it’s open to everyone. In just one day, Bluesky gained nearly…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that Disney will invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a new Disney universe resembling a metaverse. This partnership could significantly enhance Epic Games’ efforts to build an inclusive and interconnected metaverse, an idea that Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney had been championing for almost a decade. During an analyst call, Iger emphasized the massive potential of the deal and how it would enable consumers to engage with Disney’s characters…

Get ready for the upcoming Overwatch Season 9 as leaks about new content start to surface. From controversial gameplay adjustments to exciting new skins, there’s a lot to look forward to in this upcoming update. Source: @LaserLazuli Preview of OW 2 Season 9 Leaks The upcoming Overwatch Season 9 is set to bring a mix of Eldritch mythology-themed skins and significant balance adjustments to the game. Let’s take a closer look at the leaks for Overwatch Season 9. Moira’s Mythic Skin One of the latest leaks reveals a new skin for Moira, set to be the Season 9 Mythic skin.…

Our experts at CrazyLabs have shared their top predictions and trends for 2024 in the mobile gaming industry. Each department offers their insights: HYBRID-CASUAL “The mobile gaming industry is undergoing significant changes, particularly within the hybrid-casual games sector. This is driven by market saturation with hyper-casual games and the challenges of releasing new hyper-games. It’s also crucial to recognize the maturation of the player base and the demand for more robust progression mechanics. We’re observing a notable shift in monetization strategies, with hybrid-casual games leaning towards in-app purchases instead of traditional reliance on ad revenue.” Eitan R., VP of Product…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  GB Event GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of “Resilience and Adaption”. Apply to speak here Supervillain Labs has 20 people. Supervillain Labs has gotten an investment from Aptos Labs. VentureBeat’s mission is to be a digital town square for technical decision-makers to gain knowledge about transformative enterprise technology and transact. Discover our…

Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends Remember Bard, Google’s answer to ChatGPT? Well, it is now officially called Gemini. Also, all those fancy AI features that previously went by the name Duet AI have been folded under the Gemini branding. In case you haven’t been following up all the AI development flood, the name is derived from the multi-modal large language model of the same name. To go with the renaming efforts, Google has launched a standalone Gemini app on Android. Moreover, the Gemini experience is also being available to iPhone users within the Google app on iOS. But wait, there’s…

Last May, Google announced a requirement for user consent through a Google-certified CMP for those using Google AdMob, Google AdManager, and Google AdSense, imposing a deadline of January 16, 2024. The industry’s response following this deadline is now a topic of interest. In this guest post, the team at GameBiz Consulting, led by Božo Janković, delves into how top-grossing games have responded to Google’s CMP requirements. They share actual CMP stats from GameBiz Consulting clients to underscore best practices and insights. In previous articles and on LinkedIn, I have written about Google’s announcement to enforce TCF 2.2 compliant consent collection.…

Square Enix President Takashi Kiryu has announced plans to reevaluate the company’s development process in order to improve the quality of its games. This decision comes in response to the underwhelming reception and performance of certain games, as Square Enix increasingly relies on the success of the Final Fantasy brand. According to Bloomberg, Kiryu shared these insights during Square Enix’s latest financial results briefing. He outlined a strategic shift that includes reducing outsourced development and prioritizing large-scale games developed internally, with the goal of enhancing game quality and profit margins. The new system is scheduled to be unveiled in the…

Recently, the US Federal Trade Commission renewed its opposition to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC filed a complaint with the US Court of Appeals, emphasizing that Microsoft’s termination of almost 2,000 employees, many of whom were from Activision, contradicts promises made during the acquisition process. Although it was initially stated that Activision Blizzard would continue to operate independently after the merger, Microsoft laid off hundreds of employees at the company shortly after the deal was finalized. The FTC also pointed out that if it successfully overturns the $69 billion merger, it would face difficulties in providing effective relief…