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Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s Wild Area was a resource sink event
- Pokemon Go's Wild Area event was not well received by players and viewed as a resource sink event.
- The Mighty Pokemon levels were nerfed, reducing the one major feature of the event, and the event failed to live up to the hype in terms of spawns.
- Max Raids were problematic due to poor planning, inconsistency, FOMO, large groups required, and the need for coordination.
- The article claims that Niantic's encroachment on player time and energy may end up costing it even more players.
- Origine Forms of Dialga and Palkia lacked their signature moves and were treated as a virtual slot machine, which players resented and left the event early.
- The DAI combo of Wild Area event felt like a major resource sink, required too much time and attention, and was not worth the effort.
- The event was underwhelming, too much pressure, and lost players due to poor planning, mediocre spawns, and exhaustion from Max Raids.
- Niantic has a controversial history and repeatedly failed to secure player data, endangered players, and failed to deliver on transparency and communication.
- The article concludes that Niantic needs to work hard to win players back and that the game's overall state is disappointing to long-time players.
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Mark Zuckerberg dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago despite former feud
- Mark Zuckerberg dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago despite former feud.
- Zuckerberg banned Trump from Instagram and Facebook following the January 6 riot.
- Zuckerberg indicates a thawing of relations with the president-elect.
- Meta, Facebook's parent company, sees importance in the future of American Innovation.
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Vague Patch Notes: MMORPGs are more popular than you think
- Contrary to popular belief, MMORPGs are a popular genre and they sell well.
- Amazon gave up on an expensive and well-funded MMO because it couldn't compete in this area.
- Major publishers are less willing to throw around money for an untested MMO when they can wager that effort instead in other proven genres with less overhead.
- MMORPGs are more hobby-focused compared to other genres, requiring a time investment but tend to hold attention for considerably longer periods.
- MMORPGs make money consistently, however, that does not necessarily mean that there are more people to capture.
- MMORPGs are a huge and expensive gamble, requiring a lot of time and money to develop from scratch.
- EA has bankrolled two major MMOs post-World of Warcraft that were meant to break into the top MMORPG spot; however, both have failed to do so.
- MMORPGs can only sense weakness beyond months or years; the beneficiaries of an MMORPG's declining player base are usually games that are already out.
- MMORPGs are more popular than the public thinks, and we should not pretend otherwise. While players like MMORPGs, the genre tends to drag out in big slow expensive games.
- MMORPGs have high overhead costs, are a tough industry, and publishers are less willing to throw money at an untested MMORPG, which makes it a huge, expensive gamble.
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Avatars of the Future: Holiverse and the Personalized Metaverse
- Holiverse is a platform pushing the boundaries of the metaverse through DNA decoding technology.
- Built on the Polygon blockchain, Holiverse offers an open and secure virtual world.
- Holiverse integrates DNA decoding, allowing users to create personalized avatars with applications in gaming and health.
- Holiverse promotes a holistic approach to well-being, offering natural cosmetics and potential integration of DNA decoding in the future.
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RedBus Builds Multilingual AI Copilots for Bus Operators, Travellers
- redBus, a leading online bus ticketing platform, has developed an AI copilot for bus operators to enhance their operational efficiency.
- The AI copilot provides real-time, data-driven insights to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance the customer experience.
- redBus offers multilingual support, allowing operators to receive insights in their native language, overcoming language barriers.
- The company is also using generative AI to improve customer interactions and has seen a 40% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
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Threads now lets you swipe between different feeds right from the home screen
- Threads is introducing a redesign that allows users to swipe between different feeds right from the home screen.
- The update is currently rolling out on Android and will be available on iOS in the coming days.
- Users can now easily navigate between custom feeds and following content.
- Threads is implementing various features and updates to retain users amidst growing competition from Bluesky.
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Overwatch 2 heralds a refined and updated Overwatch Champions Series returning in January
- Overwatch 2 is introducing the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) as a replacement for the cancelled Overwatch League.
- The OWCS will return in January 2025 with a refined format, featuring a three-stage competition across the globe.
- The new season will include open qualifiers, regular season matches, regional tournaments, and global live events.
- The 2025 OWCS season promises broadcasts for every match, more consistency across regions, and promotion and relegation opportunities for lower-ranking teams.
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Emergence unveils New Worlds Initiative for creation in the Open Metaverse
- Emergence has launched the New Worlds Initiative for the Open Metaverse.
- The initiative supports the first 100 World Producers and offers tools, premium access, and grants.
- Creators can collaboratively shape new worlds while retaining ownership of their IP.
- Inaugural members include Bunshin Industries, Kor, ON1 Force, and Basejump + ACTION.
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ChatGenie Unveils Multi-AI Framework to Boost Local Business Engagement
- ChatGenie has unveiled its proprietary multi-AI agent framework to improve chatbot interactions for local businesses.
- The technology integrates advanced models from OpenAI and Meta's Llama, enabling smarter and personalized chatbot experiences in multiple languages.
- ChatGenie has partnered with Meta to integrate Business Messaging and Click-to-Messenger Ad solutions, enhancing customer interaction and marketing efforts.
- Recognized for its commitment to helping businesses, ChatGenie was chosen to participate in the Techstars Future of eCommerce Accelerator Program.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 495: EverQuesting for a sequel
- This week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast covers the possibility of EverQuest 3, FFXIV mobile game, New World's roadmap, Path of Exile 2's early access plans, and Stars Reach's housing system.
- The podcast discusses EverQuest 3 and the newly announced expansion for EverQuest II.
- FFXIV mobile game is also a topic of discussion.
- Other news covered includes the 2025 roadmap for New World, the shaping up of Path of Exile 2's early access launch, and the homesteading system in Stars Reach.
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Nicely Discounted This Week, Down to $239 ($60 Off)
- Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are on sale for Black Friday, with prices starting at $239, a $60 discount.
- The sunglasses feature built-in speakers, a camera system, and high-quality hardware.
- The 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and built-in speakers are highly praised for their performance.
- Consider getting a pair and be pleasantly surprised by their fashionable design and functionality.
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Microsoft is Launching Automatic Quest 3 Pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December
- Microsoft is launching automatic Quest 3 pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December.
- The feature will allow Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets to connect to Windows 11 PCs for a multi-monitor work environment.
- Microsoft plans to launch the feature in public preview in December, offering seamless access to local Windows PCs or Windows 365 Cloud PCs from Quest headsets.
- The integration with Windows is seen as a step towards building a general computing platform with Quest.
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Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be
- Blizzard's Warcraft Remastered is somewhere in between historical preservation and remake with better graphics. The updated graphics are readable, but somehow less interesting, and, unlike Starcraft: Remastered, the game play has been altered. The core feature of Starcraft was no change in gameplay, whereas the selectable unit limit has been altered in Warcraft. With Warcraft II, the limit has been bumped from eight to twelve, and with Warcraft from four to nine units per group. By changing the original games so considerably, the design and balance of Warcraft has been tampered with. The quality of life changes intended to make the games more appealing to a modern audience are included, for example, the health bars, which are toggleable, and the original games do not have to run in DOSBox.
- Versions 2.0 of Warcraft III: Reforged stands out as the real prize in the Battle Chest version. Reforged, at launch, was an unfinished, buggy remaster, which replaced the original game wholesale. However, Reforged 2.0 has added significant improvements, including new portraits and skins, music from the first two Warcraft games, leveling in multiplayer, and big leaps forward in unit, building and effect visuals. Players can now mix and match between the Reforged and Classic HD graphics. Warcraft Remastered's games aren't perfect, nor are the releases, and they won't win many new fans nor will they convert old enemies. Nonetheless, they are still proof that someone, somewhere, in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of profit, still cares at least a little about how we got to where we are and the importance of the games that made us who we are and the medium what it is.
- Blizzard’s Warcraft Remastered is a retread over ground where the lines between what’s nostalgia and what needs to evolve are blurry.
- Warcraft I: Remastered and Warcraft II: Remastered feel caught between eras and there are not enough modernizations to attract fans who are not already familiar with the games.
- The remastered music is a meaningful change. The visual upgrades in Warcraft Remastered are more comprehensive than the rest of the additions.
- The remasters sit awkwardly between nostalgic artifacts, historical preservation, and modernization. Despite this, many people will enjoy reliving these familiar games in their updated form as a true modern classic.
- These remastered games are a reminder of what Warcraft was before it became what it is. What video games were many years ago, before they became what they are now. Moreover, it represents what the industry at large might be again someday; a place where history is valued, not buried when it stops making money.
- Blizzard has altered Warcraft II's online multiplayer with fundamental changes that affect the design and balance of the game. Blizzard could have done more modernization and preservation to the game and its design. Warcraft III: Reforged is a much-improved version of the game with new character models and skins and Classic HD visuals. The ability for players to mix and match between the Reforged and Classic HD graphics gives the game a new visual blend.
- These games may have not been afforded the same reverence as the like of StarCraft, but it is evident that Blizzard still cares about how the gaming industry was formed by these classic games.
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The Daily Grind: Which MMORPGs have pointless – but fun – PvP?
- The author reminisces about the Hillsbrad standoff, a long, pointless battle in World of Warcraft's PvP servers.
- The author highlights the appeal of organic and dynamic PvP experiences, opposed to gankbox or overstructured arenas.
- The article asks readers to share MMORPGs with similarly fun yet pointless PvP.
- The Daily Grind seeks input from MMORPG players on a daily question related to the genre.
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Call Of Duty 2027 Is Reportedly Being Developed By Sledgehammer Games
- Sledgehammer Games is reportedly developing Call of Duty 2027, according to insider Ghost of Hope.
- Infinity Ward is working on next year's Call of Duty entry, potentially titled Modern Warfare 4.
- 2027's Call of Duty game is not a Year 2 Modern Warfare game, but it could be Advanced Warfare 2 or something new.
- Sledgehammer Games is rumored to be developing a follow-up to Advanced Warfare for Call of Duty 2027.
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