- Lost Soul Aside Makes a Remarkable Return with Intriguing New Content and Advanced Graphics After a long period of inactivity, Lost Soul Aside, the independently developed and highly anticipated action game, made an impactful comeback at ChinaJoy 2023. The event stage was illuminated with the game's new trailer, and attendees were treated to an extensive gameplay presentation. First seen at the GDC 2018, this brainchild of developer Yang Bing was initially a lone endeavor, which then morphed into a larger venture when Bing established UltiZero Games.
Three years into its creation, Bing showcased 18 minutes of fresh gameplay to the gaming community. He also announced an upgrade from the prior PS4 launch target to the...
- Aug-01-2023
- Breaking the Mold: Desynced Factory Game RTS Uses Programmable Drones Instead of Conveyor Belts A breath of fresh air in the real-time strategy (RTS) game genre, Desynced is revolutionizing the factory game arena with an innovative approach. Set to appear in Early Access, this upcoming offering from Stage Games is set to excite with the option of programmable drones, relinquishing the traditional conveyor belt system that has pervasively characterized factory games. Fascinatingly, these drones would work based on defined behaviors and automatic decision trees, catering to the fluctuating demands of automated empires.
Referred to as "an automation game without belts" by its developers, Desynced promises a melange of the best elements from base building, factory...
- Jul-31-2023
- Netflix Axes Basic Subscription Plan in US and UK In a recent development, Netflix has culled its basic subscription plan for new subscribers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Previously, for a monthly fee of $9.99 in the U.S. and £6.99 in the U.K., this tier allowed users to stream Netflix content on a single screen at 720p quality.
The elimination of the basic plan follows a similar move by Netflix in Canada. The discovery was made by the U.K.-based website Code Busters, suggesting that this change is part of a broader strategy by the streaming giant. Analysts are speculating that Netflix may be planning to remove the...
- Jul-21-2023
- Google's Artificial Intelligence Tool to Write News Stories: A Revolution in Journalism? Google, the global tech titan, is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of writing news articles. This cutting-edge technology, internally known as Genesis, has already been presented to some of the world's most prominent media organizations, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and News Corp.
Genesis is designed to take inputs like details of current events and use this data to generate content automatically. The AI's ability to create news stories presents a groundbreaking development in the field of journalism. The tech giant is said to be pitching this AI tool as a "responsible tool," acting...
- Jul-20-2023
- Top 4 Must-Have Apps for Efficient Remote Work With the rise of remote work during these difficult times, it's critical to have the right tools at your disposal. The right apps can help you stay productive, organized, and connected with your team, no matter where you are. In this article, we will delve into our top 4 picks for the most essential apps for remote work.
1. Zoom: The Ultimate Video Conferencing Tool
Zoom has quickly become the go-to video conferencing tool for many businesses worldwide. With its robust features and intuitive interface, it makes virtual meetings as seamless as possible. Apart from audio and video calls, Zoom offers options for...
- Jul-18-2023
- Game-Breaking Bug in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Spikes Player Concerns In a recent development plaguing Call of Duty: Warzone 2, a popular first-person shooter game, players have called attention to severe issues with the game's water combat mechanics. This eruption of concern stems from an unnerving video clip shared by a player that exposes an alarming in-game bug leading to untimely and frustrating game terminations.
The circulating video that has sparked this outcry among the player community reveals the player’s futile attempts at swimming and the ill-fated consequences they face. What starts as a routine swimming sequence for the player unfathomably transforms into an inescapable underwater trap leading to an unfortunate...
- Jul-10-2023
- Mortal Kombat 1 Set for Next-Gen Consoles Amidst Animation Concerns Gearing up for its debut on next-gen consoles, Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1) is under fire for its subpar fighter animations. Compared to other modern fighting games, fans of the genre find MK's character movements clunky and comical, a quality they argue has worsened since the release of Mortal Kombat 11. This lively debate emerged on Twitter, where shared console gameplay footage has stirred considerable controversy.
The situation escalated quickly from earnest criticism to humorous ridicule, with fans even suggesting a delay in MK1’s impending launch on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Such views are not new...
- Jul-09-2023
- Creepy Surprises: Top 10 Scariest Easter Eggs in Video Games Video game designers love to hide little secrets in their games for gamers to find. Often these are fun nods to other games or series, jokes, or bonuses. However, occasionally, they serve up scares, especially in the horror game genre, where they blend in seamlessly. Without further ado, here are the top 10 handpicked scariest Easter eggs in video games.
1. Batman: Arkham Knight's Man-Bat
The Arkham series loves its jump scares, and Batman: Arkham Knight has arguably the best one. After reaching the top of any building and perching for the first time, Batman is attacked by none other than Man-Bat....
- Jul-07-2023
- A Stark Decline in Halo Infinite Player Base on Steam: Shift or Shirk? A recent report indicates that about 98% of the original players of the blockbuster video game 'Halo Infinite' on Steam have seemingly moved on from it. The statistic, a snapshot of the game's daily concurrent player data, has sloped steadily downward since the game's launch.
Based on the data from SteamDB, it appears that the game has substantially lost its player base. The initial player counts for Halo Infinite reached a whopping 272,586, surging its popularity. However, over the following weeks, the player numbers have dwindled significantly. Just as fast as it rose to its peak, it declined to a paltry...
- Jul-05-2023
- Steam Survey Flags Declining Popularity of 1080p Gaming Monitors A recent survey conducted by Steam, a global leader in digital gaming distribution, implies a possible shift in gamers' display preferences. According to Steam's monthly hardware and software surveys, the usage of 1080p gaming monitors is decreasing, hinting towards a changing paradigm in the gaming world's display resolutions.
The Steam survey explores the participation of gamers worldwide and gives insight into the prevalent hardware and software trends amongst its user base. Notably, the researchers noted a 2.23% decline in the use of 1080p screens between March and April 2021. Despite still being the standard for gaming and retaining a 65.2% share,...
- Jul-04-2023
- Developing the Game Series Mount & Blade The Mount & Blade series of games, developed by TaleWorlds Entertainment, has created a niche yet significant impact on the role-playing genre within the gaming industry. The series, which combines various genres such as strategy, role-playing, and simulation, presents players with a richly detailed realistic world covering aspects of medieval life, politics, warfare, and economy. This article will provide an overview of the Mount & Blade games, their influence on the gaming industry, and the future prospects of the series.
Mount & Blade
Mount & Blade, the first game in the series, was released in 2008 and introduced a breath of fresh...
- Jul-03-2023
- Spotify's Podcast Strategy Continues to Unravel Recent events have highlighted the struggles of Spotify's podcast strategy, with missteps and failed partnerships exposing the challenges of producing successful podcasts. While Spotify's extravagant events at Cannes Lions may have drawn attention, back home, the company is grappling with the fallout of its podcast deals with Joe Rogan, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and others. With two rounds of layoffs in 2023 alone, it's clear that Spotify is struggling to find the winning formula for podcast success.
One of the pillars of Spotify's podcast strategy was the acquisition of in-house studios Parcast and Gimlet. Despite coming with their own staff...
- Jun-22-2023