According to Bloomberg, Tencent’s gaming studios Timi and Lightspeed are both building mobile games taking inspiration from the viral hit Palworld. Palworld, an indie PC title released in January, has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the world’s most downloaded new title upon its release. This open-world, survival, and crafting game with the nurture of…
Development updates about VALORANT mobile and console from Riot Games during the VCT Master Madrid press conference! When Will VALORANT Mobile Release? The highly anticipated mobile version of VALORANT, the hit tactical shooter from Riot Games, has been a topic of debate among gaming fans. While the game was initially announced for mobile platforms back in 2021,…
Fueling the Rise of Indie Game Developers! Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has launched the “So-Fu” Incubator program for its indie game developers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide mentorship, financial support, and practical guidance to the country’s burgeoning indie game development scene. What is the “So-Fu” Program? The “So-Fu” program, which translates…
If you’re a die-hard PUBG Mobile gamer, you’re in for a treat! Tencent has confirmed that the hugely popular game will receive a performance boost in the upcoming Version 3.2 update, with support for a whopping 120 frames per second (FPS). This is a significant upgrade from the current maximum of 90 FPS, and it’s…
A new study talks about a well-known but not much discussed (probably avoided) trend in the gaming community “Twitch’s ‘Pornification’ Culture” A study published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications has shed light on the prevalence of self-sexualization among Twitch’s female streamers, a phenomenon the researchers refer to as “pornification.” But what exactly…
According to Reuters, China has unveiled guidelines to phase out U.S. microprocessors from tech giants like Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers. The procurement directives also aim to replace Microsoft’s Windows OS and foreign database software with domestic alternatives. Is China Really Phasing Out Intel and AMD Chips? The short answer is…
Toys For Bob, the studio behind beloved franchises like Skylanders, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot, has reportedly signed a deal with its former parent company Microsoft. This news comes just weeks after the studio announced its independence from Activision Blizzard (under Microsoft), following a series of layoffs. During their separation, the Studio stated that they…
This week Larian’s CEO Swen Vincke revealed some surprising facts about their smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3 and future plans for the studio. Latest Sales Figures for Baldur’s Gate 3 Back in February, Larian Studios revealed that their critical and commercial smash Baldur’s Gate 3 had sold over 10 million copies. But the latest sales…
In 2020, the gaming community was left baffled by the sudden ban of Dr Disrespect, a prominent streamer, from Twitch. Despite the passage of time, the reasons behind his removal from the platform still remain a mystery, leaving fans and fellow content creators speculating about the real story. What Exactly Happened When Dr Disrespect Was…
According to a report by the French games trade body SELL (reported by Gamesindustry.biz), consumer spending on video game products in France reached an all-time high of €6.1 billion in 2023. This staggering figure represents a 10% increase compared to 2022 and a 9% uptick from 2020. But what drove this remarkable growth? Let’s explore…
