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Baldur’s Gate III Shatters Records by Entering Steam’s Top 10 Most Played Games Ever Baldur’s Gate III, an early access edition RPG from Larian Studios, has found its way into the top 10 of the most played games ever on the Steam platform. This strategic move by the developer to offer an early peek into the game has led to its meteoric rise in popularity.
The third installment of the franchise, lauded for its rich narrative and in-depth character customization, managed to gather a peak concurrent player base of over 814 666 on Steam within a week of its launch. This is a significant milestone, considering the company's previous high with Divinity: Original Sin 2... Continue reading -
Amazon Listing Suggests Starfield Preloading Starts This Week In an unexpected turn of events, an Amazon listing gave gamers intriguing insights into the impending launch of Starfield, the eagerly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios. The Amazon listing suggested that Starfield might initiate preloading this week, heralding its impending official launch.
Starfield, the first original space RPG by Bethesda in 25 years, has been shrouded in mystery since its announcement. However, an Amazon listing sparked excitement among gaming fans when it unveiled a surprising detail indicating that the preloading of this highly-anticipated game could begin this week. If the indications on the Amazon listing hold true, gamers... Continue reading -
Bungie Reveals Details for Destiny 2's Season of the Deep Mid-Season Patch Game developer Bungie has released details regarding the upcoming Mid-Season patch for Destiny 2's Season of the Deep, also known as the 7.1.5 update. The eagerly anticipated update is expected to bring significant changes to the popular online multiplayer game, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for its vast player base.
The 7.1.5 update is set to introduce three major changes to the weapon perks in Destiny 2. Although the specifics of these changes have not been disclosed, they are expected to significantly impact the game dynamics. Players can look forward to a refreshed and more challenging gameplay experience with these new... Continue reading -
Meta Announces New AI Models, Llama 2, to Boost Modern Chatbots Today, Meta, the social media technology giant, announced the launch of a new family of AI models, Llama 2, geared towards enhancing the performance of modern chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Bing Chat. Llama 2 is Meta's latest offering in the evolving landscape of AI technology, promising improved performance over previous models. It has been trained on a mix of publicly available data, reinforcing its capacity to generate more accurate and relevant responses.
Meta claims that the Llama 2 AI models significantly outperform their predecessors. This performance enhancement, according to Meta, is attributed to the diverse public data that the models... Continue reading -
Preparing for Diablo 4 Season 1: Crucial Steps to Maximize Gameplay With the arrival of Diablo 4's Season 1 on the horizon, there are several tasks players need to accomplish to reap the maximum benefits from the 'Season of the Malignant.' While only one of these is a mandatory prerequisite, many will significantly enhance the gaming experience if completed. These tasks range from fundamental gameplay achievements like finishing the story to optional tasks such as hunting down the Altars of Lilith in Diablo 4, which players may have overlooked during their initial playthrough.
1. Finish the Main Campaign and Explore the Entire Map
First and foremost, players need to complete the game's main... Continue reading -
Crashing Walls: Crossplay in Darktide between Steam and the Microsoft Store There's an exciting update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide fans - crossplay compatibility between two dominating PC platforms: Steam and the Microsoft Store. Players who were previously disheartened by their inability to venture into the plague-infested city of Tertium with their friends can now rejoice. The long-awaited feature makes its debut seven months post-launch, underscoring the developers' dedication to enhancing the gaming experience.
Fatshark, the game developer, promises a swift rollout of crossplay support in a recent update. While the transition may temporarily disrupt gameplay, the team is prepared to monitor its servers to ensure a smooth transition closely. The developer's commitment... Continue reading -
PayPal Rolls Out Tap to Pay Support on Android for U.S. Sellers via Venmo and Zettle PayPal, a global digital payment platform, has recently unrolled a new feature, Tap to Pay, for merchants who use Android phones via Zettle and Venmo applications in the U.S. This groundbreaking development stems from PayPal's consistent strides to facilitate seamless electronic transactions and redefine the way businesses operate.
The Tap to Pay feature, first introduced in the U.K., allows merchants to accept payments by either tapping cards or digital wallets without additional hardware. While the Zettle app now supports this feature for all U.S.-based merchants, a gradual rollout is planned for Venmo business profile users. As per PayPal, the charge for... Continue reading -
TikTok's Exciting Launch: A Mini-Site for Agencies and Small Businesses As part of the ongoing effort to maximize TikTok's potential for business, the popular social media platform has now launched a new education hub for agencies and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Dubbed the "Agency Hub," this mini-site provides a wealth of resources, case studies, guides, and tools to help businesses enhance their marketing efforts on TikTok.
The Agency Hub is primarily aimed at agency partners, but it also contains a plethora of valuable information and insights for businesses eager to learn more about TikTok's marketing capabilities. Highlights from the hub include overviews of TikTok's ad targeting systems, brand safety, shopping ads, and... Continue reading -
Among Us Turns Five: New Update and Pusheen Collaboration Unveiled In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the indie game Among Us, developer Innersloth has announced a significant update and an exciting collaboration with the adorable Pusheen brand. Fans of the immensely popular social deduction game have much to look forward to as they explore new content and enjoy some limited-time exclusives.
The new update brings about menu changes and bug fixes, helping to elevate the gaming experience for players. However, it's the collaboration with Pusheen that has captured the attention of fans on social media. Known for its cute plush toys and merchandise, Pusheen brings a delightful charm to the... Continue reading -
Homeworld 3 Release Delayed for the Second Time, Now Expected in 2024 Blackbird Interactive has announced that Homeworld 3, the highly anticipated space opera real-time strategy (RTS) game, will experience a second delay in its release. Initially slated to launch in the first half of 2023, the game's release has been pushed back further to February 2024. Fans of the series will have to wait a little longer for their next interstellar adventure.
In an FAQ provided by Blackbird Interactive, the studio explained that no specific issue caused the delay; rather, it stems from a commitment to uphold the "iconic" standards set by previous games in the Homeworld series. This extra time will... Continue reading -
Instagram Integrates Ads into Search Results with Marketing API Instagram has announced the integration of ads in its search results, an initiative that began testing two months ago. The popular social media platform now supports ads in search results through the Instagram Marketing API. The move aims to extend advertisers' reach and enhance user experiences by delivering relevant content based on their personal interests.
The new feature enables advertisers to place sponsored content within the feed that users access when they tap into a post from search results. This change will lead to more personalized advertising, as users will see ads related to their specific searches nestled among regular posts.... Continue reading