Author: Tim Rogers

Palworld made its debut on January 19, 2024, and quickly became a sensational hit in the gaming world. Within a week, it sold over six million copies, shattering records and dominating charts globally. Originally released on Xbox and PC as part of the Game Pass subscription service, and available for purchase on platforms such as Steam, PlayStation fans are left wondering, ‘Is Palworld on PS5?’ This is a valid question, considering the game’s massive popularity. It’s rare for a game of this magnitude to not be available on the most popular gaming platform. With millions of PlayStation gamers worldwide, the…

Palworld is an incredibly popular open-world survival game developed by Pocket Pair and released on January 19. It has quickly gained a massive following and has become one of the most successful games in 2024. The game’s main attraction is its ‘Pals’ – creatures similar to Pokémon. Many players are interested in playing Palworld with friends, so the question arises: Is Palworld multiplayer, and if so, how can you play it with friends? Palworld offers players the opportunity to explore a vast open world filled with Pals to capture, level up, and put to work. The game’s uniqueness is part…

In 2024, the gaming market is projected to make a recovery and experience growth, although it will be a challenging year for gaming companies. The growth of multi-game subscriptions may slow down, leading companies to shift their focus towards developing premium games. Additionally, mobile developers are transitioning towards PC gaming, and the launch of a new Nintendo console is expected to coincide with the release of a new 3D Mario game.Market trends report from data and research firm Newzoo indicates that 91% of games industry leaders believe that the global market revenue will increase in 2024, while 9% disagree with…

We had the opportunity to talk to GIANTX support player, Lee “IgNar” Dong-geun, after their recent games. The Korean player shared insights about joining the team, leaving NRG on a positive note, the team’s “chaotic” start, and most importantly, his preferences when it comes to kebabs. Excel’s merger with the Spanish organization Giants brought not only a change in the team’s identity but also a refreshed roster for the 2024 season. As the winter split’s second week came to a close, and with the team on the edge of playoff qualification, Lee Jones seized the chance to gather some valuable…

Riot Games, the publisher of League of Legends, recently announced a reduction in its workforce, resulting in approximately 530 job cuts, which represents 11% of its staff. This decision is part of an industry-wide trend where major game developers and tech firms are restructuring and downsizing specific divisions in response to increasing expenses and as part of their cost-cutting strategies. The company issued a company-wide communication, stating “We’re making changes to our strategic direction and restructuring our operations in order to focus on long-term sustainability. As a result, we will be eliminating around 530 positions globally, which is approximately 11%…

Nigma Galaxy, an acclaimed name in the esports realm, has recently made significant changes to its roster. The Dota 2 team has added two new players, Saieful “Fbz” Ilham and Farith “Matthew” Puente, marking a new chapter in its competitive journey. These additions come as replacements for Roman “rmN-” Paley and Daniel “Ghost” Chan Kok Hong, who had a brief two-week stint with the team’s previous lineup. Nigma Galaxy welcomes Saieful “Fbz” Ilham and Farith “Matthew” Puente (Image credit: Nigma Galaxy) Analyzing the new Dota 2 additions, Fbz and Matthew Saieful “Fbz” Ilham, a seasoned Dota 2 player, spent 2023…

Netflix announced disappointing earnings today with expectations to slide into unprofitability next year. The stock is trading at around $87 in after-hours, down from a close of $120. Following the blowback from his price change, CEO Reed Hastings says, “The focus for us is in rebuilding our reputation.” Asked a question about the attempt to separate the DVD business from the streaming business and create a new Qwikster brand (a plan now abandoned), Hastings admits now: “In hindsight, it is hard to justify. Having separate brands can in theory make sense. However after the price increase, Qwikster became the symbol…

Riot Games confirmed their plans to implement an immediate workforce reduction of about 11%. CEO Dylan Jadeja released two statements on the Riot Games website: a public PR statement and an internal email sent to Rioters. Both statements aim to explain the reasons for the mass layoffs, express regret for the decision, and highlight the company’s efforts to minimize the impact of these layoffs. Based on social media posts, the most affected staff were creatives and non-core product members. Credit: Riot Games This follows a trend of mass layoffs in the tech and game development sector in recent months. The…

Apple has announced that it will pay additional royalties to artists with spatial audio versions of their music on Apple Music, according to Music Business Worldwide and 9to5Mac. Artists who have all their songs available in spatial audio will receive up to 10% additional royalties, as reported by 9to5Mac. Importantly, this extra compensation is not dependent on users playing the spatial audio versions. The royalties will be calculated based on a ratio between the spatial and non-spatial versions of the music, as outlined in a note sent to artists via Music Business Worldwide. Apple’s note also stated that since the…

Apple has announced the launch of collaborative playlists for Apple Music subscribers with the release of iOS 17.3. This new feature allows users to collaborate on playlists with friends and family, inviting each other to select tracks and react to specific songs using emojis. The collaborative playlist feature provides an easy way to share and plan the soundtrack for events like parties or game nights. This release follows Spotify’s introduction of a similar feature called “Jam” a few months prior. Image Credits: Apple To initiate the collaborative playlist feature, users can navigate to a playlist and click the new “Collaborate”…