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Perfect Ten: Utterly silly MMO transmedia synergy over the years
- Transmedia synergy or game collaborations are more popular than ever and have ended up being utterly goofy in many of these efforts. Some of the silliest collabs from the last few years include SMITE x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and World of Warships x Star Trek.
- Destiny 2 x Breakfast Toaster represented a very limited edition Destiny 2 toaster for charity, and this effort was absolutely worth supporting.
- Final Fantasy XIV x Magic the Gathering demonstrates Wizards of the Coast trying to hitch its flagship card game to any popular IP it can.
- Genshin Impact x McDonalds, the memories that its Sweet and Crispy namecards made will last a lifetime.
- Sea of Thieves x Halo resulted in the Sea of Thieves Halo-themed ship that was given away back in 2019. It's green!
- EVE Online x Doctor Who, the sterile, cold, and unforgiving galaxy of EVE Online and the colorful, weird, and cheerful adventures of Doctor Who combined.
- Lost Ark x The Witcher indulged in cross-promotions easier than other types of games and the union was not thematically jarring.
- PUBG: Battlegrounds x Hot Pockets was absolutely weird because both products attract consumers who don’t mind consuming their own death.
- Diablo IV x KFC is the goofiest, greasiest cross-promotion ever designed for a launching game and is all about the tortures of hell.
- The online gaming space is filled with weird and wacky collaborations that definitely make for entertaining reading and viewing.
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As Bluesky soars, Threads rolls out custom feeds globally
- Instagram Threads, Meta's Twitter-like app, has rolled out custom feeds globally.
- Custom feeds allow Threads users to build feeds around specific topics or user profiles.
- This feature aims to challenge Bluesky's tools for personalization and user-defined algorithms.
- Threads retains its lead among competing platforms with over 275 million monthly users.
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Meta Shows Off Orion’s AR Operating System Interface
- Meta showcased the operating system interface of its Orion AR glasses prototype.
- The Orion AR glasses prototype was presented at Meta Connect 2024. Meta plans to release AR glasses based on Orion's technology.
- Meta developed a prototype operating system and key apps for Orion, as shown in a video.
- The video demonstrates a realistic field of view and translucent virtual interfaces.
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The patch notes for tomorrow’s WoW Classic and WoW Classic Classic update are upon us
- The Silithus war effort in WoW Classic Classic works differently in Season of Discovery, allowing players to gain reputation with factions.
- The gathering of resources between November 21st and December 4th does not determine when the gates open.
- WoW Classic Classic realms will include dual spec, no buff/debuff limit, instant mail, and an LFG tool.
- Hardcore realms in WoW Classic Classic are currently offline due to an issue that could cause character losses.
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The Daily Grind: Are you on board with another ‘fresh’ tour of WoW Classic?
- Blizzard is launching fresh WoW Classic servers and inviting new and veteran players to embark on this journey once again.
- The new servers offer some quality-of-life improvements and megaservers, with the promise of progression into Burning Crusade.
- Players are asked if they are rolling up a character on these fresh realms and what their plans or hopes are for this experience.
- The article questions why players keep coming back to this version of the MMO.
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From Stage to Screen to Metaverse: Embracing New Artistic Frontiers
- Artists today have the opportunity to take their craft to new heights by engaging with virtual worlds in the Metaverse.
- The boundaries between performer, audience, and medium have dissolved, allowing artists to bring their traditional skills into the digital domain and amplify them.
- The Metaverse offers new possibilities for artists, such as virtual film screenings, virtual fashion shows, NFT art, and immersive Metaverse galleries.
- The Metaverse transforms the audience from passive consumers to active participants, creating unprecedented levels of interaction and audience-driven art.
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Elon Musk To Be Summoned By MPs To Testify Over X’s Role In Riots
- UK MPs are summoning Elon Musk, along with executives from TikTok and Meta, to testify about X's role in spreading disinformation and harmful content during the summer riots.
- The parliamentary inquiry will investigate the consequences of generative AI, as well as the business models of social media platforms that encourage the spread of misleading and harmful content.
- Musk has previously been rebuked by national leaders for his inflammatory tweets, including accusing Australia of censorship and making controversial comments about the UK criminal justice system.
- It is uncertain if Musk or other senior figures will actually appear before the committee.
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Instagram offers to forget all the questionable content you’ve watched
- Instagram is introducing a recommendation reset tool.
- This tool allows users to start fresh with recommendations for Explore, Reels, and their Feed.
- Users can maintain their current accounts or unfollow as many as they wish.
- This tool aims to give users control over their Instagram experience and is particularly beneficial for teenagers.
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Meta is now letting users tinker with Instagram’s algorithm recommendation system
- Instagram now allows users to reset the recommendation system that powers their feeds.
- The move aims to address concerns about the addictive nature and harmful effects of Instagram's algorithm.
- Users can now start fresh and clear all recommended content by hitting the algorithm refresh button.
- Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has been under scrutiny and is taking steps to protect children on the platform.
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Meta hires Salesforce’s CEO of AI, Clara Shih, to lead new business AI group
- Meta has hired Clara Shih, former CEO of Salesforce's AI, to lead a new organization building AI tools for businesses that use Meta's apps to reach consumers.
- Meta aims to make cutting-edge AI accessible to every business through its new Business AI group.
- The group will offer AI products made with Meta's Llama large-language models to businesses advertising and creating content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
- The move signifies Meta's shift towards AI-generated content and potential monetization through AI tools for businesses.
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A Canadian Law Firm Is Proposing A Class-Action Lawsuit Against Rockstar, Roblox, Activision Blizzard, Sony And More For “Causing Psychologically Harmful Video Game Addiction In Players”
- Canadian law firm proposes a class-action lawsuit against several major video game publishers and developers.
- The lawsuit is based on the claim that video games are causing psychologically harmful addiction in players.
- The firm seeks compensation from the defendants for anyone who has purchased or played their games.
- It remains uncertain whether the lawsuit will be successful.
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Tired of your Instagram algorithm? You'll be able to reset it soon for a 'fresh start.'
- Meta is testing a feature on Instagram that allows users to reset their recommendations algorithm to get a 'fresh start.'
- The feature will soon roll out globally to all users.
- Users will be able to clear out their recommendations across Explore, Reels, and Feed.
- This feature is aimed at giving users, especially teens, more control over their Instagram experience.
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Meta Plans to Appeal CCI’s ₹213 Crore Fine Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update
- The Competition Commission of India's (CCI) recent decision to punish WhatsApp ₹213 crore (about $26 million) for its new privacy policy from 2021 has been strongly criticized by Meta.
- WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update, which Meta implemented as part of its continuous endeavor to aggregate user data across its platforms, is the subject of the fine.
- Meta has denied the accusations and plans to appeal the ruling, setting the way for a judicial dispute on the business’s privacy policies.
- Meta strongly disputed the conclusions and claimed that no user data was shared without agreement and that the privacy policy amendment was made in accordance with the company's objective to enhance services.
- The CCI's decision may establish a precedent for the application of competition law to data privacy rules in India and may have an impact on such measures in other markets if it is upheld.
- The recent development in a global trend of increased monitoring of internet companies’ data practices is Meta's dispute with the CCI over WhatsApp's privacy policy.
- Meta’s case will probably attract a lot of attention from legal professionals and privacy groups as the appeal process progresses.
- One thing is certain, though: Meta and the larger IT sector will be affected for a long time by this case.
- Given the CCI's ruling and Meta's preparations for an appeal, consumers will probably continue to keep a close eye on how Meta handles their data as the legal process progresses.
- The fine of Rs 213 crore is still in effect for the time being, but its ultimate effects are still unknown while Meta gets ready to appeal the decision in court.
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Meta Loses Court Battle in Germany Over 2021 Global Data Leak, Faces Privacy Violations
- Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has lost a court battle in Germany over a global data leak that occurred in 2021.
- The data leak exposed the private information of over 530 million Facebook users worldwide.
- The court ruled that Meta failed to take necessary precautions to protect user data, violating Germany's data protection regulations.
- Meta plans to appeal the decision and emphasizes its commitment to comply with privacy regulations.
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The Soapbox: The War Within is the best World of Warcraft’s endgame has ever been
- World of Warcraft's latest expansion, The War Within, has made significant improvements to the game's endgame, which might be the best the game has ever had according to the author.
- The expansion has doubled down on what Dragonflight did well by introducing a lot of variety in world events right from the start.
- The gear upgrade system returns from Dragonflight, and is much better this time around. Virtually any activity at endgame awards Valorstones and Harbinger Crests in varying quantities, and these can be used to increase item level of any endgame gear.
- Delve, a new feature, allows players to explore solo content with meaningful challenge and rewards.
- Most of the noteworthy rewards are cosmetic but are still desirable and reputation is earned from a single large bonus that can be earned once per week across your Warband.
- The main raid of The War Within feels like a side story, and the most important plot moments of the expansion all happen in soloable quests instead.
- The changes in The War Within have brought choice to the endgame, something that WoW has sorely lacked in the past, and all forms of content provide meaningful progress.
- The War Within endgame has cemented the author's favorable view of the expansion.
- Choice is the underlying feature that makes The War Within's endgame sing.
- Overall, The War Within has eradicated the philosophical opposition to player agency, that earlier versions of the game forced players down a narrow path and The War Within doesn’t have any one single form of content as essential.
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