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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. Newzoo released its Market Trends report for the games industry in 2024, in which it predicts changes in the industry for the coming year. It predicts that trends like live service games and subscription models will cool off and see lower growth than in the past few years. After the chaos of 2023, Newzoo believes the industry will stabilize and become leaner. Companies will employ risk reduction strategies by focusing on sequels and leveraging existing IPs instead…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Intel recently released a significant graphics driver update for its Arc GPUs, providing support for new game titles including Enshrouded, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Tekken 8, and Palworld. The new Game On drivers (31.0.101.5186) also promise substantial performance enhancements for many existing DirectX11 and DirectX12 games. According to Intel, gamers can expect significant average FPS improvements in games such as Just Cause 4, Just Cause 3, Tekken 8, and The Last of Us Part 1. These improvements are expected to range from 6% to 268% depending on the…

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Axelar and Immutable have collaborated to create Web3 interoperability through a canonical bridge to Ethereum. Sydney, Australia-based Immutable has announced the integration as a significant leap forward in the realm of Web3 gaming interoperability. This integration, into the Axelar network, enables games built on Immutable zkEVM to extend across an ever-expanding network of 56 connected blockchains. This partnership aims to enhance scalability and liquidity, eventually leading to increased reach and easier onboarding of Web3 players for game…

The Chinese New Year is quickly approaching, and Riot is bringing back the LoL Porcelain skins to celebrate the occasion. Here’s everything you need to know, from the champions receiving the skin to their pricing. Image Credit: Riot Games Porcelain Skins Return to LoL Porcelain skins were first introduced in 2022 during the Lunar Revel Event. That year, players had the chance to get Porcelain skins for five champions: Amumu, Ezreal, Kindred, Lux, and Lissandra. This time around, there will be six more LoL champions getting their Porcelain skin: Porcelain Graves Porcelain Darius Porcelain Miss Fortune Porcelain Morgana Porcelain Irelia…

VALORANT Patch 8.02 PBE Canceled, Is the Update Going To Be Delayed? In a Reddit post on the r/ValorantPBE community, user u/Pruvided, a mod in the community, stated that the 8.02 PBE has been canceled. The reason for this has not been clearly stated. According to the user, this could be due to the recent layoffs that have taken place at Riot Games. People working on VALORANT have also been affected by the layoffs. “Our vision for the future is bold and our commitment to our core live games – League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift –…

Here’s the improved version of the HTML content: “`html Finding Out About Upcoming Changes in Fortnite Keeping up with the latest news is crucial for Fortnite players. While patch notes provide some insight, staying ahead of the game requires access to leaks about forthcoming game updates, new seasons, and future chapters in Fortnite. Leaks offer a peek into upcoming game content well before it becomes officially available, making them a valuable resource for players to stay informed. Fortnite leaks emerge regularly, ranging from official surveys from Epic to data miners unearthing upcoming content within the game files. By keeping abreast…

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Blizzard Entertainment and ESL Faceit Group have announced the formation of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS), marking a new chapter in Overwatch 2 esports. The agreement outlines a multi-year plan to transform the Overwatch League model into a global circuit with online and in-person events. Regarding this new partnership, Craig Levine, co-CEO of ESL Faceit Group, stated, “OWCS introduces a new era of Overwatch esports while honoring the traditions and passion built by Overwatch esports. Together with Blizzard Entertainment, EFG is…

Krafton has exciting plans for the future of PUBG, its hugely popular mobile game, according to insights from Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs revealed that the South Korean company is preparing “incremental updates” to its strategy in order to sustain and expand PUBG. These updates include plans to franchise the PUBG IP through diversified genres, platforms, and play modes. Krafton is also working on a major graphics upgrade and intends to utilize Unreal Engine 5 for a PUBG 2.0 revamp. The current version of PUBG uses a custom version of Unreal Engine 4. However, Krafton aims to leverage Unreal Engine 5’s…

Discovering the numerous titles available on Netflix can be both thrilling and daunting. You can find a multitude of content, from dramas and comedies to reality shows and documentaries. There’s even a curated list that can help you narrow down your choices by showcasing the most popular Netflix shows. Each week, Netflix releases a list of the top 10 most-viewed TV shows over the past seven days. The Netflix charts now feature a new number one, which is sure to become the latest true crime obsession. From the creators of The Tinder Swindler comes American Nightmare, a docuseries that delves…

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (left) and Galaxy S24 Ultra Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Wireless charging technology for mobile devices has become increasingly popular in recent years as it offers a convenient and cable-free approach. With the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, many might wonder whether it supports wireless charging and MagSafe technology. Well, here’s the answer. Does the Galaxy S24 have MagSafe? The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s color options Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Like the previous generation models, including the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra have wireless charging capabilities.…