Author: Tim Rogers
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Inkulinati, the debut title of Polish indie developer Yaza Games and publisher Daedalic Entertainment, is set to launch on February 22, 2024. Inspired by Medieval manuscripts, Inkulinati lets players bring doodles from the margins to life using “living ink.” Players must command their army wisely in this turn-based strategy game, which offers plenty of strategic depth with over 50 beasts, their passive skills, and player hand actions to consider. Inkulinati features both single player and multiplayer modes,…
PayPal is developing a new app for its mobile customers and is preparing to capitalize on the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation in the EU. This regulation will allow third-party apps to access NFC technology, currently utilized by Apple Pay, in their own mobile wallet applications. It will also let iPhone users switch to another mobile wallet under the new guidelines. While PayPal didn’t share specific plans regarding Apple’s compliance with DMA and its impact on PayPal on its Q4 earnings call, CEO Alex Chriss stated that PayPal is closely monitoring the situation. He also hinted at PayPal’s efforts…
The Lunar New Year is quickly approaching, and it’s going to be celebrated in VALORANT with the arrival of the stunning XERØFANG skin bundle and the Scales of Fortune Event Pass. These new features are giving fans a lot to look forward to in February 2024. The release of VALORANT Patch 8.01 brought changes to the game’s meta, including significant nerfs to certain agents such as Skye. This has resulted in a decrease in her pick rate. However, the introduction of the new skins and events is keeping the excitement alive. In honor of the Year of the Dragon, players…
Team Spirit, despite being considered the favorites, faced a tough opponent during the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 competition. In their group stage match against Xtreme Gaming, they ended up in a tie, with each team winning one game. Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk, Team Spirit’s star carry, shared his thoughts about competing against Wang “Ame” Chunyu, identifying Ame not only as an opponent but as a worthy rival. In a recent interview with Esports.gg, Yatoro expressed, “against him (Ame), I’m not so bored,” highlighting the excitement Ame brings to the tournament. Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk (Image credit: The International 2021) Anticipated clash between…
The Walt Disney Company has made a $1.5 billion investment to secure an equity stake in Epic Games, marking the start of a major multi-year project between the two companies. Disney’s goal is to create a new “games and entertainment universe” that will allow consumers to engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and other franchises through playing, watching, and shopping. The new content will be developed using Unreal Engine and will be designed to “interoperate” with Epic’s popular title Fortnite. Disney’s CEO, Robert Iger, has referred to this investment as the company’s “biggest…
Lego Fortnite is only two months old, but Epic Games is already out with an even bigger collaboration. Epic and Disney announced today that the companies will partner on an “all-new games and entertainment universe” that will bring characters from Disney’s deep catalogue to life through a tie-in with Fortnite. Disney will take a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games as part of the deal. The scope of the project sounds massive, to say the least. In a press release, the companies described the forthcoming project as “an all-new games and entertainment universe” offering players a way to “play,…
The recent release of Vision Pro from Apple unveiled some captivating insights into its typically secretive development process. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Tim Cook discussed the challenges involved in bringing the company’s first headset to fruition, revealing that the early version of the device was referred to as “the monster” by Apple’s CEO. Reports of a foldable iPhone have also encountered setbacks related to durability and crease issues, causing Apple to shift its focus to a folding iPad. However, a recent report from The Information suggests that Apple may be revisiting the foldable iPhone after facing delays. The…
Google has initiated a program to prevent sideloading of certain apps in Singapore in order to reduce financial scams. The company aims to block apps that exploit Android permissions to access one-time passwords received through SMS and notifications. Google has identified four sets of permissions being exploited by bad actors to commit financial fraud. These apps are mainly sideloaded, meaning they are manually installed on a device and not obtained through the Play Store. According to Google, the permissions are frequently abused by fraudsters to intercept one-time passwords via SMS or notifications, as well as spy on-screen content. Over 95%…
In 2023, the gaming market experienced a downturn following its peak during the pandemic, further challenged by economic turmoil and slumps. Within the global mobile games market, two major marketing trends emerged: an increase in advertisers and growth in the number and proportion of new creatives. As the demand for higher-quality creatives rose in 2023, game advertisers had to develop unique and captivating ad creatives to attract users. The Asia-Pacific region continued to be the most competitive in global mobile games marketing, with Southeast Asia experiencing intense competition in media buying. Blue Ocean Markets also began to emerge. Due to…
With its incredible library of games, the PlayStation 5 is set to dominate the console landscape. Despite several major game delays in 2022 (and more this year), Sony has since released several new hit games such as God of War Ragnarok, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and Alan Wake 2, among others, ensuring there are plenty of games for every kind of gamer on the PS5. Furthermore, there are many more great titles on the way – be sure to check out our list of the best upcoming PS5 games anticipated for release later this year. Editors’ Recommendations