Valve Corporation, the powerhouse behind Steam, has long sat at the zenith of the PC gaming ecosystem. Its 30% revenue cut on every game sold has been a contentious point for many developers and publishers. However, a recent development has shifted the legal landscape into a class-action lawsuit that now encompasses a multitude of stakeholders
The term “Action RPG” often leads to confusion due to its varied interpretations within the gaming community. At first glance, one might categorize titles like *Diablo 4* and *Path of Exile* as quintessential examples of the genre, both clearly fitting the description of Action RPGs. These games blend traditional role-playing elements, such as character development
On Thursday, Australia took a formidable step towards redefining the digital landscape for minors by enacting a social media ban for those under 16 years of age. With this action, the nation has not only set a rigorous standard for itself but also created a potential model for governments worldwide grappling with similar concerns about
The gaming landscape is often a reflection of the world around us, and Ndemic Creations’ latest offering, “After Inc: Revival,” presents a unique commentary on our collective resilience in the face of adversity. Following the success of their mobile strategy sim “Plague Inc,” which tantalizingly engaged players in modeling disease spread, Ndemic steps into new
The semiconductor industry is undergoing tumultuous changes, particularly amid intensifying tensions between the U.S. and China. Reports indicate that the U.S. government is contemplating a set of sanctions aimed at China’s semiconductor sector, albeit less stringent than earlier proposals. This decision has sparked a noticeable uptick in the stock prices of major semiconductor equipment manufacturers,
In an era where technology and politics increasingly intertwine, high-profile meetings between leaders from both spheres grab headlines for myriad reasons. A notable example occurred recently when Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. This encounter raises questions about the implications of such relationships as the nation grapples with the
In the ever-evolving world of social media, platforms are in a perpetual race to attract and retain users. Recently, Threads, Meta’s latest foray into social networking, has undergone a series of transformations aimed at curbing its waning attention and competing directly with emerging platforms like Bluesky. While Threads first launched with a unique interface and
In an era where gamers are inundated with a plethora of options, the emergence of innovative gameplay mechanics has become crucial for capturing player interest. Enter Solitomb, a solitaire-inspired dungeon crawler crafted by designer Jakub Wasilewski. As a pay-what-you-want PICO-8 prototype, it shares similarities with Wasilewski’s previous triumph, Slipways, a grand strategy game renowned for
Hugging Face’s recent release of SmolVLM marks a significant advancement in the world of artificial intelligence, particularly in the intersection of vision and language processing. Traditional models in this space often operate under the premise that larger, more powerful structures yield better performance; however, SmolVLM disrupts this notion by introducing a compact model that combines
TikTok, the social media platform that has captivated millions worldwide, has recently announced crucial changes to its filter policies aimed at addressing significant mental health issues among its teenage audience. With a particular focus on beauty filters that can distort self-image, TikTok is taking steps that reflect an increasing awareness of the social pressures faced