Author: Tim Rogers
The Apple Vision Pro apps are gearing up for the spatial computing device’s launch on Friday, with more than 600 new apps and games being readied for the platform. This is a significant increase from the 150-plus apps designed specifically for the Vision Pro just last week. Apple announced that these new apps will join the existing 1 million apps across iOS and iPadOS. However, there is criticism surrounding Apple’s compliance plan with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), with Spotify, Epic Games, and Microsoft denouncing the plan as favoring Apple rather than complying with the spirit of the law.…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Package delivery enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on Death Stranding 2. Sony debuted a new in-depth trailer at the end of its first State of Play for 2024. The title is still in development and not due out until 2025. Sony did not say if the game will be exclusive to the PS5 or if a PC release is in the cards. Sony also confirmed the rumors that the sequel…
2K Games (Editor’s Note: WWE co-founder Vince McMahon resigned from his executive chairman role at TKO amid sex trafficking allegations. Digital Trends reached out to 2K Games to inquire if references to Vince McMahon and other implicated parties would be removed from the game. No response has been received from WWE’s PR team. The WWE 2K series has undergone a revival for the past two years, culminating in its 2022 and 2023 installments. The upcoming WWE 2K24 aims to continue this momentum, building on the series’ newfound popularity while adding more content on top of a strong foundation. No Surprises…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Temple Gates Games is launching its Dominion digital board game on mobile and PC after four years of development. Theresa Duringer, CEO of Temple Gates Games, shared in an interview with GamesBeat that the “digitization” of the beloved board game kept a team of eight busy and it’s now ready for its 1.0 launch. The officially licensed game will debut on iOS, Android, and Steam. The deck-building game has been available in beta as a free title,…
Private Division Follow the talent, not the brand. In any creative industry, that’s good advice if you’re wondering why your favorite series has stagnated. In the case of Penny’s Big Breakaway, some of the talent behind 2017’s excellent Sonic Mania went on to form Evening Star, and that teams has now made a momentum-based 3D platformer based around a character with a yo-yo. If you love Sonic, it’s the kind of project you might like more than the hedgehog’s actual adventures. I’ve played through five of Penny’s Big Breakaway’s 11 worlds and already can tell that this game will be…
VALORANT has become a massively popular game in recent years, thanks to its engaging gameplay and incredibly detailed skins. These skins, however, come at a cost, as they are unlocked using VALORANT Points that can only be acquired with real money. In this article, we will examine the current prices of VALORANT Points in 2024 across different major regions, providing a comprehensive breakdown of costs and bonuses. Image Credits: Riot Games What Is The Price For VALORANT Points In 2024? VALORANT Points can be obtained by using real money. Players will need to use either their debit or credit card…
The IEM Katowice 2024 Play-In has kicked off with sixteen teams vying to secure their spots in the Group Stage later this week. Day one already saw a huge upset, dominant wins, and two teams securing their place in the next stage of IEM Katowice 2024. Let’s break down some of the highlights from the opening day. Heroic Claims Group Stage Spot Heroic, considered underdogs against Astralis, managed to edge out a 13:11 victory in a closely contested match. Later in the day, they comfortably secured their place in the Group Stage by defeating BIG 2:1. Every player on the…
In a historic record in professional Dota 2, the matchup between Azure Ray and G2.iG has made history as one of the most intense and lengthy series ever played. The grand finals of the China closed qualifier for ESL One Birmingham 2024 has established a new record in Dota 2 Esports. Lasting almost eight hours in total, with 5.5 hours of actual in-game duration, this best-of-five series has broken previous records for the longest Dota 2 game series. iG.G2 vs Azure Ray at ESL One Birmingham 2024: China Closed Qualifier (Image credit: ESL) Azure Ray and IG.G2 Record-Breaking Dota 2…
Introducing Fortnite Lego Icon Skins The most recent hotfix for Fortnite has introduced new Lego Icon skins, which have quickly become the center of attention for players. Since the launch of the Lego Survival mode, there has been a shortage of skins, with Epic focusing on their original characters. However, this latest update has brought a new strand of skins to the game, featuring the Fortnite Lego icon skins. Originally promoted by streamers a few weeks ago, the update was slightly delayed but has now brought the Icon skins in a fun new Lego form. These skins represent real people…
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 Weâre thrilled to open our call for speakers for our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of âResilience and Adaptationâ. Apply to speak here GamesBeat’s creed when covering the game industry is “where passion meets business.” What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio,…