Author: Tim Rogers
If something goes wrong, we all want our computer data to be backed up, but this process can seem complicated. There are plenty of backup options available to you, making it easy to back up your Mac in a way that suits you best. One of the simplest ways to back up your Mac is to use Time Machine, a free backup app included with your Mac. With automatic hourly, daily, and weekly backups, Time Machine is an efficient option. All you need is an external drive connected to your Mac with enough space for your backups. In this guide,…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. U.S. consumers spent $57.2 billion on video games in 2023 according to a new report from the Entertainment Software Association and Circana. This figure includes all game content, DLC, microtransactions, subscriptions, hardware and accessories. “These figures reinforce the position of the video game industry as a growth engine for the United States economy,” said ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis. “When combined with the fact that nearly two-thirds of Americans play video games regularly, cutting across all…
Elisa Giorgio, the Italian voice actor for the latest League of Legends champion, Smolder, is creating a lot of excitement in the Summoner’s Rift. Our interview with her, translated from the original Italian, gives insight into her experience working with Riot Games and voicing a character in a globally popular game. Hi Elisa, could you tell us about your career path and how you became a voice actress? Elisa: I started my journey as an actress at the age of 14, primarily in theater. After completing my university studies, I ventured into the world of dubbing and voice acting to…
The stage is set for the IEM Katowice 2024 quarterfinals as Team Falcons prepares to take on ENCE. BOROS, a member of Team Falcons, shares his thoughts on their journey so far and their upcoming match. Despite facing initial doubts after a loss to Eternal Fire, BOROS and his team were able to secure a spot in the top six. When asked about their comebacks, BOROS highlighted the team’s strong mentality and experience, emphasizing the importance of keeping a fighting spirit and not giving up. He also discussed the impact of new additions to the team, noting that the changes…
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 is investing $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Fortnite and Unreal Engine maker Epic Games as part of a broader partnership to create a new Disney gaming universe. The companies plan to create an expansive and open games and entertainment universe. The new universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more, in addition to…
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Nvidia’s GTX 1650 has maintained its legendary status among PC gamers, dominating the top spots in the Steam hardware survey for years. Although it’s still popular, it’s starting to show its age in contrast to modern games such as Alan Wake 2 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. While still suitable for low-impact esports titles like Overwatch 2 and Valorant, an upgrade is advisable to enjoy AAA games in 2024 and beyond. We will explore the best upgrade options from the GTX 1650 while considering its budget nature. This means focusing on GPUs close to 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. Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis announced its partnership with Japanese games company GMonsters to launch new Fight League games on the Ronin blockchain network. The two companies have the support of Mixi, a Japanese publishing company, which will provide planning and production for the new games. GMonsters plans to launch three Fight League games on Ronin, with the arcade survival title Fight League Survivor being the first. Survivor will feature weekly challenges with prizes for winners, and…
In the recently announced results of its fourth quarter and summary of its 2023 fiscal year, Netmarble, the creator of Seven Knights, has reported a significant decline of 65% in profits from ₩886 billion ($668 million) to ₩313 billion ($236 million) year-on-year. Despite the substantial fall in profits, Netmarble’s fourth quarter results show a more promising outlook, with this quarter alone contributing more than half of its 2023 total, generating ₩195 billion ($147 million) in net profit. Positive trends The fourth quarter was the most lucrative period of the year for Netmarble, producing ₩665 billion ($502 million) in revenue, representing…
Copilot, Microsoft’s family of AI-powered chatbots and assistants, is getting a few new upgrades timed with a flashy Superbowl LVIII ad campaign. In a post on the official Microsoft blog, Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer, outlined what users can expect. “Today marks exactly one year since our entry into AI-powered experiences for people with Bing Chat,” he wrote. “In that year, we’ve learned so many new things, and seen the use of our Copilot experiences explode with over 5 billion chats and 5 billion images created to date … Now, with Copilot as our singular experience, for people looking…
Tech Aesthetics / YouTube Apple has accelerated its development of a foldable iPhone, with reports indicating the company is working on two prototypes. According to a report by The Information, these iPhones fold widthwise like a clamshell. However, it’s estimated that a clamshell-style foldable iPhone won’t be available until 2025 at the earliest. There are also concerns about pricing and consumer appeal, as insiders suggest the device may come with a hefty cost and Apple is still exploring features to justify the expense. The development of a foldable iPhone is still a work in progress, and there’s speculation that the…