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Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here . Palworld continues to be the surprise hit of 2024 with its latest announcement of seven million copies sold in five days. Previously, developer Pocketpair announced that the title — an open world survival online game described by fans as “Pokémon with guns” — had sold more than five million copies in three days. The game launched on January 19 and rose to the top of Steam’s best-selling games list. It has moved to No. 2 on…
Infinite Roots (IR), formerly known as Mushlabs, is a German biotech company specializing in the innovative use of Mycelium, a material derived from fungi with diverse potential applications ranging from food to construction materials. The company recently closed a substantial $58 million Series B funding round, marking one of the largest investments in Mycelium technology in Europe to date. Leading the round was Dr. Hans Riegel Holding (HRH), a main holding company of the confectionery group Haribo, a well-known brand in the confectionery industry. Additional support came from the Europe Investment Council fund, REWE Group, and Betagro Ventures. Existing investors…
LoL Patch 14.3 – What’s to Come Image Credit: Riot Games Introduction The release of LoL Patch 14.2 on the live servers has set the stage for the new changes to come in Patch 14.3. Here’s a rundown of what we can expect. Overview Riot Games has been rolling out updates, and as the new season progresses, the recent changes have started to have an impact. Though there are still a few kinks to work out, the developers are quick to address overpowered combos. With no major game-breaking issues, this bodes well for players, especially with the upcoming arrival of…
VALORANT Episode 8 ACT 1 was recently launched globally, marking the first significant update this year. This update introduced new skins and a new weapon called the Outlaw, alongside various map changes and agent nerfs. Now, with the upcoming VALORANT Patch 8.01, players can expect further updates to the game. Image Credits: Riot Games What Are The Major Changes On The Map Of Breeze In VALORANT Patch 8.01? One of the primary changes in VALORANT Patch 8.01 affects the map of Breeze. A Hall’s pathway, previously blocked to reduce the need for defenders to commit to holding an angle on…
BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2024 saw several upsets on day three. FaZe was defeated by GamerLegion, and Liquid barely edged past Spirit. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s action: FaZe’s Defeat Credit: BLASTPremier on X. FaZe, a top team in 2023, suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of GamerLegion, led by Snax. It was clear that GamerLegion outperformed FaZe, and the latter will need a quick turnaround to stay in the competition. Fortunately for FaZe, they have the opportunity to face a Spirit team without their key player in the upcoming match. GamerLegion showed exceptional performance, taking one map…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Veterans of Xsolla and MyGames Venture Capital (MGVC) today announced the launch of a Narwhal Accelerator. This new accelerator aims to connect up-and-coming gaming companies and startups to support, resources, and investment funding. Dmitrii Filatov, formerly Xsolla’s funding lead and MGVC’s executive producer; and Grigory Bortnik, former MGVC investment associate and investment director at Owlcat Games are leading Narwhal Accelerator. They’re joined by Ilya Karpinskiy, cofounder of Owlcat Games and general partner in The Games Fund. According…
Wizards of the Coast and Resolution Games have teamed up to bring Dungeons & Dragons to virtual reality. This collaboration aims to capitalize on the increasing popularity of the decades-old tabletop role-playing game, which has been boosted by third-party content creators like Critical Role and Dimension 20. The franchise has also seen success with a Hollywood film and the video game Baldur’s Gate 3. Resolution is known for its game Demeo, which digitally recreates the tabletop gaming experience for VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, as well as for devices like the iPad. While the details of…
Google Google has just announced the addition of a stunning new Mint color to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro series. It’s a calming mint shade that’s visually appealing and is set to be released on January 25th. Google In addition to the new Mint color, the January 2024 Feature Drop for the Pixel 8 series introduces several exciting updates: One of the new features is Circle to Search, which allows users to circle any element on the screen to conduct a Google Search. Another feature, Magic Compose in Messages, leverages AI technology to provide various writing styles and…
Get ready for an exciting showdown tonight as the 25-18 Phoenix Suns face off against the 24-19 Dallas Mavericks. These two top 10 Western Conference teams are meeting for the second time in under a month in what promises to be an intense matchup. The Suns are coming off a strong 7-3 run in their last three games, averaging an impressive 118.9 points per game, while the Mavericks have had some struggles, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. However, with Luka Dončić leading the team in scoring with 33.6 PPG, the Mavericks remain a formidable opponent. It was just…
If you own a PlayStation 5, you are likely eager to delve into the array of exciting games available. However, before you start playing, it’s essential to ensure that both your games and your console’s system software are updated to keep everything running smoothly. You can choose to update them manually or set up auto-updates to streamline the process. Efficiency is crucial, especially when you’re looking forward to a relaxing gaming session. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to enable auto-updates for both the PS5 system software and your games. Additionally, we’ll show you how to…