Author: Tim Rogers
The highly anticipated RLCS 2024 season has been officially confirmed! Following much speculation and teasing from Rocket League Esports, the new season is set to kick off on January 26th with the first open qualifier. This announcement comes on the heels of a rick rolling teaser that left fans feeling more than a little annoyed, posted on the official X account on January 9th. Source: Rocket League Esports on X New RLCS 2024 Format According to the official blog post, the upcoming RLCS 2024 season will feature just 2 Majors as well as the World Championship, currently scheduled for September.…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Twitch, the Amazon-owned live streaming platform, has laid off 35% of its staff, or just over 500 employees. CEO Dan Clancy said these cuts are designed to “rightsize” Twitch’s workforce. Twitch has struggled to turn a profit since Amazon bought the service about a decade ago. Since taking over for Emmett Shear, Clancy and Twitch made major cuts to turn the platform into a sustainable business. Last year, Twitch issued two rounds of layoffs totaling about 435…
It’s time to gear up once again for another installment in the Mad Max franchise! Almost a decade after the mind-blowing Mad Max: Fury Road, director George Miller is returning with the prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This film will turn the clock back and center on a younger Furiosa in her days before escaping from Immortan Joe. The film is set to premiere on May 24, 2024. It will be the fifth film in the series, following a successful run that spans over 40 years, going back to 1979. Unlike the earlier films in the franchise that revolved…
Exciting news! The Vision Pro from Apple is set to be released on February 2, with preorders opening on January 19 on Apple’s website. If you’re eager to experience the Vision Pro for yourself, here’s what you need to know about preordering and in-store demonstrations. Preordering The Apple Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature shows your eyes on a front display. Apple Initially, Vision Pro signups have not been opened. Preorders will begin at 5 a.m. PT on January 19, on Apple’s website. Once preorders open, you can secure your Vision Pro, which will be available to the general public on February…
Just like any other slang, gaming terminology is constantly evolving and easy to get lost in, especially if you aren’t very tuned in to online gaming communities or are a younger gamer. Gaming terms can also leak into the real world and take on new meanings in day-to-day conversations. So, if you get a little lost keeping it straight sometimes, you aren’t alone. NPC is a gaming term that’s been around for a long time, but it has recently taken on a new meaning and is being used more frequently by folks outside of gaming. Let us break it down…
Ayaneo We are currently witnessing a renaissance in PC gaming handhelds, with the Steam Deck’s success leading the charge. However, many of these alternatives use Windows or proprietary interfaces, rather than Valve’s own SteamOS, which provides the seamless experience that the Steam Deck is known for. Ayaneo is taking a different approach with the Ayaneo Next Lite, as they have chosen to utilize SteamOS on their gaming handheld. The Ayaneo Next Lite comes with SteamOS preinstalled as the primary interface, making it very easy to run your Steam game library on the handheld. This feature adds significant value to Ayaneo’s…
The Chinese e-commerce app Temu has surpassed Amazon in terms of user engagement times and has become Apple’s most downloaded free app in the U.S. for 2023. Apple recently released an App Store feature highlighting the top iPhone apps of the year, indicating a shift towards downloads from Chinese-based companies compared to U.S. tech giants. Apps like CapCut and TikTok from China’s ByteDance now hold prominent positions in the top 10 list. On the other hand, U.S. tech giants like Meta and Google experienced a decline in their app rankings this year. This change in consumer behavior might suggest that…
Marvel Studios The first comic book series of 2024 has arrived, and Echo makes a marked departure from all previous Disney+ shows with a TV-MA rating. Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez/Echo will be showcasing intense action, breaking bones and facing off against bad guys, including her uncle, Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). The show’s violent and thrilling storyline sets it apart from Marvel’s previous TV series. In a different release strategy, every episode of Echo has dropped on Disney+ and Hulu, making it an ideal series to binge-watch. For fans seeking similar action, here are three other shows to check out for…
A startup named Diem, founded by Emma Bates (CEO) and Divia Singh (COO), aims to address the issue of gender bias that affects search engine results by creating a social search engine designed to cater to women and non-binary individuals. The app, available on web and mobile platforms, allows users to share personal stories and ask questions on various topics, such as sexual health, relationships, mental health, and body positivity. Users have the option to ask questions anonymously. In addition to user-contributed content, Diem’s AI component summarizes answers from reputable sources through “a feminine lens.” The app recently introduced features…
The PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra’s Game Catalog for January 2024 has been announced, with some surprising inclusions and losses. The standout addition is the Resident Evil 2 remake, although an underrated gem, Lego City Undercover, is also worth checking out. Originally released for the Wii U in 2013 and remastered for other platforms in 2017, Lego City Undercover offers a charming open-world experience based on the official Lego City playsets. While primarily aimed at kids, the game also has references to TV shows and movies that adult players will appreciate, such as The Shawshank Redemption. If your child enjoys…