- CEO Of Square Enix: We Plan To Integrate AI into Our Content Creation Process Proactively In his New Year's message to the team, Takashi Kiryu, the newly appointed leader of Square Enix, proclaimed that artificial intelligence represents the future wave. He laid out the company's plans for 2024 to integrate AI extensively in their operations. Kiryu highlighted the significance of collaboration and efficiency as pivotal elements for the company's strategy in the upcoming year.
Kiryu shared his thoughts in the message:
"I am convinced that generative AI holds the power to not only revolutionize our output but also to transform the very methods we employ in our creation process, including coding."
He elaborated, "Our agenda includes an assertive...
- Jan 02, 2024
- Mod Introduces Easy Mode to Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon The discussion around an "easy mode" in FromSoftware games continues to divide opinions. A less challenging option opens the door to a broader audience. In contrast, others insist that the games' trademark difficulty is essential to the sense of accomplishment they deliver.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, as a PC gamer, you're in luck—with a range of mods available to dial down the challenge in FromSoftware's titles. Notably, a recent mod from DeadLock transforms Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by enhancing the weaponry, slashing cooldown times, and allowing players to immerse themselves in the story without the...
- Jan 01, 2024
- Securing Your Snapshot: Instagram's Novel Feature to Keep Profile Photos Private In the ever-evolving world of online interaction, privacy remains a paramount concern. Instagram, the bustling hub for over a billion users, grasps this concept with its latest feature implementation. Though many may scroll past without a second thought, Instagram has discreetly introduced a privacy option that promises to restrict the curious from enlarging users' profile pictures. This subtle yet significant change caters to those who value an extra layer of privacy in what can often feel like a fishbowl of social media scrutiny.
The rationale behind restricting the enlargement of profile images is two-fold. On a personal level, it deters the...
- Dec 19, 2023
- Embracer Group's Downsizing Wave Sweeps Over 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks The gaming community reels from news of further staff reductions as Embracer Group, a titan in the video games industry, continues its unfortunate streak of layoffs. This turbulence has recently engulfed both 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks, stirring concern for the future of the affected developers and the projects they leave behind.
The renowned 3D Realms, the birthplace of iconic franchises such as Duke Nukem and Shadow Warrior, alongside its sister studio Slipgate Ironworks, are the latest to face an extensive downsizing, impacting both long-standing and core developers. Scott Miller, an influential figure tied to 3D Realms' historical roots, expressed his...
- Dec 17, 2023
- The Trailer For Grand Theft Auto VI Has Surpassed 100 Million Views It's hard for anyone to be oblivious to the massive unveiling from Rockstar, given the meteoric popularity of the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. It's no laughing matter; with substantial anticipation built up over the years, it seems like the entire world has tuned in to catch a glimpse of what could arguably be crowned as one of the most eagerly awaited video game releases ever. We admit we're just as engrossed by the footage as everyone else.
The viewership figures are staggering: over 100 million views on YouTube, and that figure only accounts for views from Rockstar's official channel alone....
- Dec 06, 2023
- A Bold Evolution: Yakuza's Seamless Transition into the World of JRPG Transitioning a beloved action series into a different gameplay style can be a daunting endeavor. Still, the Yakuza series, known for its hard-hitting, street-brawling action, proved that significant changes sometimes lead to fan disappointment. With the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the franchise took a bold leap from real-time combat into the realm of turn-based JRPGs. This pivot raised eyebrows but also showcased the developers' belief in their ability to deliver compelling gameplay regardless of genre.
Chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio asserted with confidence that shifting the series to a JRPG format with Yakuza: Like a...
- Nov 27, 2023
- Download and Share the Fun: Instagram Reels Goes Public with New Feature Instagram's latest announcement is set to stir the pot in the ever-evolving world of social media content creation and sharing. The platform is now enabling users to download publicly posted Reels, a feature available to everyone after a successful initial roll-out in the United States. This new development is poised to influence how content is circulated across platforms and offers fresh opportunities for content creators and consumers alike.
As you navigate Instagram, you might notice a new addition to the Reels section. A "Download" option is now accessible in the share menu, and it is turned on by default. Public content...
- Nov 26, 2023
- Modern Warfare 3 Launches Ingenious Armory Unlock to Expedite Weapons Progression Modern Warfare 3 debuts an innovative feature, Armory Unlock. This enables players to acquire weapons, attachments, and more in a more streamlined manner. This new system allows players to unlock game components earlier.
While Infinity Ward tried to streamline the process with Modern Warfare 2, the system fell short of expectations. Players found the process of unlocking certain components, like the FTAC Recon, too complex. This involved leveling up the M14 to 14 or an equivalent requirement for a shotgun to get an AR attachment. The process was seen as "mind-boggling" by many in the gaming community.
Fan feedback revealed the dissatisfaction...
- Nov 07, 2023
- OpenAI Reaches Significant Milestones with Groundbreaking Announcements at Its Inaugural Developer Conference OpenAI's AI-driven language model, ChatGPT, has now reached the notable landmark of garnering 100 million active users weekly, as per the revelation by company CEO Sam Altman in San Fransisco at its maiden developer conference. The service, which commenced less than a year ago, witnessed impressive growth, reaching a hundred million users monthly merely two months after its launch, marking a record in terms of rapidly expanding user base.
Further surprising statistics released by Altman highlighted that the platform's user count includes more than two million developers and an astonishing majority of Fortune 500 companies, approximately over 92%.
The event was not...
- Nov 06, 2023
- Venture into an Eerily Beautiful Tokyo: GhostWire Free for Prime Subscribers Ghostwire: Tokyo, in all its supernatural charm and eerie beauty, caught me off guard with its captivating gameplay. Shrouded initially in skepticism, I conceded to the transformational experience it offered. To those familiar with Amazon Prime's Gaming offerings, this is your golden opportunity to partake in the journey completely free of charge.
Our previously shared review will attest to the potency GhostWire: Tokyo brings to the table. Combat here is a rich and dynamic affair without overwhelming you with too many moving parts. The storyline, touching upon the intriguing themes of life, death, and ghosts, is adequately engaging, although it could...
- Oct 09, 2023
- Transforming Social Media: Elon Musk's Content-Specific Strategy on X In an intriguing move by tech magnate Elon Musk, leading social media platform X, originally Twitter, has removed headlines from link previews on its iOS app and web platforms. This subtle alteration means users will now see only an image and a frequently overlooked domain name when shared links are posted, marking a significant shift in user engagement on the platform.
This reform is part of a broader strategy by the X executive team, headed by Musk, to encourage users to post more long-form content directly. The core objective of this policy is to increase user engagement and time spent on...
- Oct 08, 2023
- Leveling Up in Pokemon GO: A Player's Unique Journey from Level 43 to 44 Without Any Typical Activities The world of Pokemon Go is a thrilling one, populated by countless trainers striving to capture, train, and battle their virtual companions. This popular mobile game, developed by Niantic, has been a staple in the gaming scene since its release in 2016. Recently, one player's unusual method of leveling up has caught the attention of Pokemon GO enthusiasts - a unique feat involving no conventional game activities such as catching Pokemon, winning raids, or visiting PokeStops. This player, Reddit user JuanG12, managed to surge from level 43 to 44, a journey that is both impressive and intriguing.
Since its inception, Pokemon...
- Sep 27, 2023