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Weta Workshop promised the trailer for Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game would debut soon and has finally provided a date. It airs on April 22nd with a short ten-second teaser available on Twitter. Though it doesn’t show much beyond the Baggins’ home in The Shire, the soft storybook-like visuals look relaxing.

The Blink500B2+ is the latest wireless microphone system from developer Saramonic. Designed from the ground up for 2 person content creation, the Blink500B2+ aims to offer an all-in-one solution for content creators, Journalists and vloggers. Much like the excellentBlinkB2 that we reviewed back in January, the Blink500B2+ comes with everything needed for a smooth and simple-to-use solution. 

The iPhone SE series is excellent for anyone who wants to enjoy the iPhone experience without spending a lot of money, and the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will provide the same experience. For years, Apple has been delivering a robust experience for those who are looking for an iPhone on a budget, and this year is going to be no different.

If you own a Steam Deck, an Asus ROG Ally, or PlayStation Portal, the company Mechanism should be on your map. Its accessories can give you handheld new tricks, such as providing a sturdy kickstand for it to lean on, or you can secure your console to its wall mount. Rather stick your handheld on a monitor arm? There’s a mount for that. Some pieces in its lineup let you attach mobile necessities like a portable battery or an SSD to your handheld.

With Light's Grace finally found in Phase 3 Season of Discovery, players have discovered all locations of the new Class Runes! The Wowhead team has been working hard to update all of our guides to reflect the latest discoveries. Now that every rune from Phase 3 has been discovered, you can use Wowhead's guides to collect them all!Light's Grace proved to be the most elusive Rune yet across all phases, taking a full seven days to be discovered. This is a drastic change from Phase 1 and 2, where virtually everything was discovered in the first 24 — 48 hours — this one was a doozy! Involving a crashed rocket, an ornery mechanical and a Goblin with a rather familiar name, Light's Grace was certainly well hidden — but now you can read the full steps on how to find it in our Light's Grace Rune Guide! A massive thank you to all of our community members who have helped us by leaving comments and uploading data via the Wowhead Client. We are continually updating and refining our guides to be more specific and accurate, so keep checking back!

Ghouls have been part of the Fallout world since the first game in 1997. But despite being a series mainstay, we never learned how a ghoul goes from having all of their senses intact to turning completely feral.

It’s amazing how a single sentence can serve up a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when I’m being baited by the idea of a Steam Deck rival. In this case, the culprit was an announcement for a brand new handheld that uses PlaytronOS, an open-source Linux operating system that’ll allegedly take the fight to SteamOS and Windows. Ambitious, right? Well, the reveal also included the words ‘Web3’, so I've already accepted that this one’s for the Crypto bros. 

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has recently updated its ₹49 recharge pack, aiming to provide more benefits to its prepaid subscribers. The refreshed pack now offers a significant increase in data allocation, providing users with 20GB of data, compared to the previous 6GB. However, it's important to note that this recharge pack does not include any additional benefits such as unlimited calls or SMS.

MegaCrit Games announced Slay the Spire 2 during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase.

As Diablo 4’s first PTR week comes to an end, players almost unanimously agree — next Season’s itemization overhaul is a big win! However, the upcoming changes have raised an interesting question: are Rare items going to be useless? Diablo 4 Season 4 Elixir Revamp Recruiting Diablo 4 Rogue Writers In the Season 4 PTR, Rare items only dropped with 2 random Affixes, while Legendary items always dropped with 3 Affixes. If this continues to be the case during Season 4, then Legendary items will always have greater potential over Rares.

There are a lot of indie roguelikes and deckbuilders out there now, but few have the pure addictive appeal or cult following as Slay the Spire. Well, surprise, during the Triple-I Initiative showcase, Slay the Spire 2 was announced! The game doesn’t look to be a radical departure from the first game, but it appears to upgrade the experience in most ways, with updated visuals, new cards, enemies, and still-mysterious “new ways to play.” You can check out a cinematic teaser trailer for Slay the Spire 2, below.

The Wowhead team is hiring guide writers for our Diablo 4 site again. This is a paid opportunity at competitive freelance writer rates, with payment for any new content you create and for updates to existing pages. We seek at least one more talented Rogue writer and theorycrafter to expand our team.

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 4th for Phase 3 of Season of Discovery in Sunken Temple. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Sunken Temple statistics. Warcraft Logs' Sunken Temple Statistics

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 2nd for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Icecrown Citadel statistics. Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics

A Fallout 4 next-gen update is in the works, providing fans with the opportunity to return to the post-apocalyptic world.

Thursday is here and the word selection for today has a few mismatched choices that could throw you off the real category scents. The overall game shouldn't be too difficult to solve for most as the choices cover a broad selection of topics.

At Cloud Next 2024, Google announced its plans to bring AI features to the workspace app. However, in other news, the company unveiled its new AI-powered video creation app “Vids” as part of its Workspace apps. With Google Vids, individuals and companies will be able to create compelling videos for presentations, pitch, or introduce new topics. Google Vids is reported to provide easy editing tools, multiple stock videos and images to make the video look attractive. Know more about Google Vids. 

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for April 10: Ramadan has almost come to an end but Free Fire is not missing any chance to provide players with exclusive events to celebrate the joyous festival. So far, the game has announced several Ramadan-themed events which provided players with new outfits, characters, bundles, gun skins, and more. Now, a new event has been announced to celebrate the Eid. The Ramadan Gold Royale event has been made available, which means you can grab exciting rewards. Check the event details.

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 2nd. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 3. Mythic Amirdrassil Statistics Page

Following the announcement of a renewed partnership to bring Blizzard Entertainment games back to mainland China, NetEase has released further details explaining their plans to support World of Warcraft for their restored playerbase! Included are preparations for various e-sport events, more anti-cheating measures, better support for content creators, and ways for players to earn to missed rewards during Dragonflight. Additionally, NetEase has shared plans to work with Blizzard artists to design a new Gorehowl statue incorporating community collected player messages, which will be renamed Bloodhowl.

The upcoming season of Diablo 4 has implemented changes in everything from itemization to class balance, and crafting systems are no different. Elixir changes were revealed on the PTR, and we're seeing a big upgrade to existing Elixirs and two brand-new Elixirs! All previous versions of Elixirs have been replaced with versions that provide materials on use (such as Potent Elixir of Cold Resistance), and there are now just two tiers per Elixir (i.e.

The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console. With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides (limited) access to its homebrew servers without jailbreaking your dusty old console.

Adding to the new content in Update 1.6, a dedicated Stardew Valley fan has created a mod that adds an extra 116 lines of dialogue for gift giving sequences. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already provided massive dialogue, cutscene, and gameplay additions, and players have been hard at work providing feedback for bug fixes while also updating and improving mods for the indie title.

Intel has finally revealed its next-gen AI Accelerator, the Gaudi 3, based on a 5nm process node and competing directly against NVIDIA's H100 GPUs.

Like previous entries in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 is rolling out plenty of DLC fighters, with the game’s first “Kombat Pack” so far serving up Omni-Man from Invincible, Quan Chi, and Peacemaker from Suicide Squad. It’s been a rather cameo-heavy list so far, but we’re getting back to a fan-favorite from the actual Mortal Kombat universe next – Ermac.

James Gunn, the director behind Superman, has taken to social media to address the rumors surrounding the movie's villain and provide fans with an update on the production's progress.

A new ACE SPEC card from ’s upcoming expansion has been revealed, showcasing what may be a very powerful asset to add to several types of competitive decks. ACE SPEC cards are a fairly new gameplay mechanic to return to the after its original debut back in 2012. ACE SPEC cards in are unique assets that often represent Item, Pokémon Tool, or Special Energy cards. In general, the rule of thumb is that only one ACE SPEC card is allowed per deck, forcing players to be additionally careful when picking.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Motorola is a popular brand for its high-performing budget and mid-range devices. Over the past few years, the company has been experimenting with their premium range of devices to sway buyers with its unique offerings. The company recently entered the foldable market and now it has launched an AI smartphone called the Motorola Edge 50 series in the mid-range market.

AI roundup: With preference for online exams growing, an online assessment solutions company announced its AI-powered remote proctored exam platform to eliminate the chances of cheating. In other news, South Korea is planning to invest over $7 billion in AI to retain its name as a leading semiconductor chip provider. Know about more such AI news from today, April 9,  in our roundup. 

The mid-week is here and there are some fun categories in today's game, especially for fans of Quentin Tarantino movies. A nice mix of topics is required for a great Connections day and these choices are certainly fun ones. If you are having trouble with today's game, one of the best pieces of advice is to utilize the shuffle button provided.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a throwback to an era of single-player video games that I miss.

Blizzard is implementing Fortunate Finds in Tejal's Shop in Diablo 4, allowing for personal shop discounts on a player-by-player basis of up to 50% off.

As players continue exploring the PTR, the massive itemization changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 4 are at the forefront of everyone's minds, but here's something you may have missed — Gems have received a refresh in preparation for the upcoming season!Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz will now grant Primary Stats when socketed into Armor, boosting Strength, Dexterity, Willpower, and Intelligence respectively. Additionally, nearly all Gem effects have been buffed across the board. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the old effects and their upcoming changes:

Dragons Dogma 2 players rejoice, for a new PC mod has arisen that will allow you to temper the incessant chattering of your pawn companions and prevent them from constantly pointing out the presence of treasure chests, ladders, and so on.

With the PTR for Diablo 4's Season 4 ending this Tuesday (4/9), and a handful of important interactions still being bugged and non-playable, some players have rallied behind the desire to extend the PTR to identify and provide feedback on additional bugs. Adam Fletcher, Global Community Development Director, went to X (formerly known as Twitter) to respond to players' curiosity: While some players might feel as if their concerns are being ignored, don't! It's important to recognize there are likely many aspects of gameplay Blizzard is looking for data and feedback on, besides the issues the community is zeroing in on. D4 Forum community member boltbane also raised a good point — if Blizzard thinks it's necessary, there's still plenty of time for another PTR before Season 4 officially launches on May 14. PTR Known Issues & What to Expect With the PTR ending tomorrow, what new features or endgame progression are you looking to test next? Let us know in the comments below!

, from developer Shiny Shoe, is the studio's follow-up effort to the award-winning. While they're starkly different, they do exist within the same roguelike genre, and it appears that lessons learned from the previous game have colored what's available in. What's here is a remarkable roguelike that successfully captures the «one more time» gameplay that characterizes the greats, all the while captivating with metaprogression that keeps things fresh enough to warrant deeper exploration.

For years, the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise has captivated gamers with its immersive worlds and intriguing mysteries. From elusive Bigfoots to eerie ghost cars, the games have been rife with enigmas that have fueled endless speculation and curiosity within the gaming community. While some mysteries remain unsolved, recent revelations have shed light on several long-standing puzzles, much to the delight of fans worldwide.

Time for a new and today's categories might cause a few players to lose their long-standing win streaks, but not us, we never lose (we lost today.) Sometimes the game just gets you with its mix of words that seem similar but aren't quite right and for today's game, we got hung up on many of those incorrect.

TCL has unveiled two new Mini-LED gaming monitors, the 34R83Q and 27R83U, both featuring cutting-edge specifications.

When it comes to the Office productivity suite, Microsoft Office is supreme. While there are several budgetary choices, they can all be summed up as "Office substitutions." Furthermore, they aren't very affordable. Most modern programs have converted to a subscription service, requiring annual payment rather than a single payment. Fortunately, the Office suite from Microsoft is lifetime use. But expenses may be your concern! That's the good news we want to share: Godeal24 provides a Software Super Sale where you can get 100% genuine and lifetime Microsoft Office suites and Windows OS at the floor price! Office 2021 Professional for $25.25 will easily become yours! Equip your devices with premium Microsoft software without breaking the bank! If your budget is not enough to buy Office 2021, take Office 2019 Pro for $19.99 into consideration. To share digital keys with your friends, a keys bundle can be your choice. Office 2021 Pro key for 5 PCs is as low as $15.05/PC, and the Office 2019 key for 5 PCs is $12.99/PC. Hurry, these incredible deals won't last forever! Visit Godeal24 now to take advantage of this exclusive offer and experience the power of Office like never before.

The Ace of Nightmares has finally been found, just in time for the Darkmoon Faire to go live tomorrow! The most elusive of the new Phase 3 Darkmoon Faire cards, the Ace of Nightmares is an integral part of the turn-in for the Darkmoon Card: Torment, a new trinket available as of Phase 3 of Season of Discovery. Up until now, no one had reported the location of this card's holder — but, on the eve of the Darkmoon Faire, Wowhead user Rfivealive555 reported that the card drops from Dreamscythe and Weaver in the new Sunken Temple raid! The four new Darkmoon Decks debuting in Phase 3 provide several powerful trinkets after turning them in, including Darkmoon Card: Torment and Darkmoon Card: Sandstorm. With the discovery of the Ace of Nightmares, all the important Ace cards have now been found — so you can theoretically grab the trinket you want this Darkmoon Faire!

Nowadays, you will find several productivity tools with unique features, but finding an advanced AI-powered tool takes time. While AI tools have become very popular, Notion AI is one such tool which has been gaining much attention in terms of completing tasks in minutes. Notion AI is a productivity tool which provides several features such as summarization, collecting meeting notes, writing assistance and much more. However, the main question which may come to your mind is, how its AI features contribute to productivity and efficiency. Therefore, know more about the Notion AI tool here

Total Solar Eclipse today: In an era where technology connects us in unprecedented ways, Google TV is set to deliver an extraordinary experience as it broadcasts the awe-inspiring spectacle of the 2024 solar eclipse. As millions gear up to witness this celestial phenomenon firsthand, Google TV extends an invitation to viewers worldwide to join in the excitement from the comfort of their homes - and all for free.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Frost Mage guide writer, Dorovon, offers an early review of the Spellslinger Mage Hero Talents that truly embraces what it means to be a Frost Mage by enhancing the the core rotation rather than disrupting it by trying to mix in too much Arcane.

The new iPad Pro models with OLED technology were previously reported to launch on March 26, but since then, there have been updates to that information, stating that an announcement would instead take place sometime in May. This means we must wait nearly one more month for the unveiling. Thankfully, a new report provides insights on which week these new 11-inch and 12.9-inch slates could arrive while also mentioning a new iPad Air and accessories that may also be a part of those announcements.

The Darkmoon Faire is now live on Season of Discovery Realms in Elwynn Forest from April 7 through April 13 — time to turn in your new Darkmoon Cards! The Darkmoon Faire is making its first appearance in Phase 3 of Season of Discovery, and while players can experience the expected Faire foods, games, and prizes, there is a new addition to the Darkmoon Faire in Phase 3: new Darkmoon Decks to turn in. WoW Classic Darkmoon Faire Guide The four new Decks provide several powerful trinkets after turning them in, including Darkmoon Card: Torment and Darkmoon Card: Sandstorm. While the locations of many of the cards have been found, one card in particular — the Ace of Nightmares — is proving to be particularly elusive! It seems that Season of Discovery still has one or two aces up its sleeve after all.

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Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecasting; AI models challenge human social media influencers; IMD enhances weather forecasting with AI, machine learning; Blind internet users encounter AI aid challenges- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Intel's recently released XeSS 1.3 upscaling technology has been tested against FSR & DLSS and it holds up pretty well with much better motion clarity than the previous versions of the tech.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Brewmaster Monk guide writer, Sinzhu, offers an early review of the Shado-Pan Monk Hero Talents that focus on the martial prowess of monks but comes with some spec inequality and number of target scaling issues that could derail the spec before it even launches.

The year long roadmap for city builder Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has been released by Tomas Sala, confirming what players can expect to see coming to the Ursee. The roadmap includes a number of updates and additions that will keep content in Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles fresh for those who engage with it.

There are some secrets that feel too big or too painful to share. It’s easier to take on the burden yourself, you say, to withhold knowledge in the desperate desire to prevent someone else’s pain. Open Roads, the Gone Home-style road trip game published by Annapurna Interactive, is about those secrets, and what happens when those secrets slip — no, explode — out into the world.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Affliction Warlock guide writer, Kalamazi, offers an early review of the Hellcaller Warlock Hero Talents that offer a lot of hidden potential and some additional intricacy managing Wither and acute windows, but some baseline talent changes could go a long way to help the spec fit in more naturally with Affliction.

The puzzle game for the app rewards you with points if you manage to keep a victory streak going with different strategies. This game gives you seven letters to pair together to form different words. Once you guess one word correctly, you gain points that can build exponentially as you discover new words and find the right spelling for them as well.

Since the introduction of GeForce RTX 20-Series GPUs and their onboard Tensor Cores, NVIDIA has been pushing forward the capabilities of AI in gaming. More features and more games are taking advantage of AI to deliver their game worlds and quality graphics. And with the latest NVIDIA ACE technology, it’s clear NVIDIA has plans to make AI even more integral to gaming than before.

While is not quite as popular as other New York Times puzzle games, such as, it is just as complex and can be a great way to exercise your brain if you can solve it. While it has the foundational appearance of a simple 6x8 word search game, goes one step further, allowing even more creative ways to combine letters.

Relic Entertainment has announced redundancies following its sale from Sega last week.

UK high street second-hand gaming and technology retailer CeX has launched a new repair service in partnership with the specialist gaming console repair company Tech Centre.

Relic Entertainment has announced sweeping cuts it said were made to give the studio “the best possible chance to survive.”

Time for a new and today's categories might cause a few players to lose their long-standing win streaks, but not us, we never lose (we lost today.) Sometimes the game just gets you with its mix of words that seem similar but aren't quite right and for today's game, we got hung up on many of those incorrect.

Company of Heroes maker Relic Entertainment is cutting some jobs as the firm prepares to go independent.

Embattled developer Bungie will showcase The Final Shape, Destiny 2's latest, last, and perhaps most important expansion, next Tuesday, providing an update on the in-development project. The Final Shape was originally supposed to launch in February 2024 but was hit with a delay alongside last year's layoffs.

Roblox is genuinely breaking brave new ground, enticing users to «make anything you can imagine» using the in-game development tools provided and finding massive success in the process. It seems Sony really was onto something with Dreams, but it stumbled in the execution. The Roblox platform currently boasts an astonishing 66 million users globally, and part of the appeal is the tantalising prospect of those users creating a game, monetizing it, and publishing it for other players to enjoy, all of it in-app. But with more than 3 million «Roblox developers» already, many of them seemingly younger, accusations of child exploitation have been brewing for some time.

Samsung generated an abysmal $556.5 million in operating profit when it announced its Q1 2023 earnings call, resulting in an eye-watering 96 percent decline compared to the previous quarter. At the time, it appeared that the best days were behind the company, but mimicking Huawei’s comeback, the Korean giant quickly phased past all the negatives and expects to post a whopping 931 percent profit in its upcoming Q1 2024 financials.

Cambridge-based developer PlayFusion (previously known for the Trading Card Game Lightseekers) is launching the PC beta for Ascendant, a squad-based tactical first-person shooter game, and we've got 2K keys to give away thanks to a special URL provided by the developer.

As much as Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that layoffs in the company would be seen as a last resort, the cancelation of the self-driving car venture dubbed ‘Project Titan’ and microLED development for the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra variant meant that a lot of employees would either be laid off or relocated. According to the latest report, more than 700 individuals could lose their livelihood, with the information coming to light after Apple filed WARN notices in the state of California.

Slack and Trello are one of the most used workspace tools to keep all work-related information in one place. While the apps have different purposes, they both are incredibly useful as one helps you with effective communication and collaboration whereas Trello provides you with a list of created tasks from your team members. However, juggling between these two apps could be a tiresome job for many, But what if we tell you that you can link Slack and Trello together for quick updates and notifications? Yes, now you can easily integrate Trello with Slack by following simple steps. 

Garena Free Fire Redeem Code for April 5: Battle Royale games are popular for introducing themed updates and events which keeps the players excited about what's coming next. It not only provides gamers with new experiences but also empowers them with exciting rewards, gifts, gaming items, and more. Now, Free Fire has announced a new Evo Vault event which introduces exciting gun skins for the players to upgrade. Know more about the Evo Vault Event and its rewards. 

Stellar Blade is only a few weeks away, which means developer Shift Up has started doing its best to convince people why they need to play it. Its excellent demo is definitely helping the team achieve that goal, but director Kim Hyung Tae has been doing the rounds to provide more enticing details about Stellar Blade, and they're not just about Eve's figure.

Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 series in January, and now it is the time of the year when experts and tipsters start speculating about what the new generation of Fan Edition device will have in store. A new report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE manufacturing has been started. Several leaks around the devices have also started to emerge, giving us a glimpse of what might come with the new FE lineup. Know what the new Galaxy S24 FE will have to offer. 

With today's launch of Season of Discovery Phase 3, the Wowhead team has been hard at work discovering the locations of many new Runes and updating our guides! Much like Phase 2, these Runes are a bit more spread out than they were in Phase 1. Add in that it takes longer to level from 40 to 50, and these discoveries might last for days — but the community is already well on the way to finding them all! A massive thank you to all of our community members who have helped us by leaving comments and uploading data via the Wowhead Client. We are continually updating and refining our guides as more discoveries are made, so keep checking back!

While the rest of the level up raid is providing adequate experience in the 5 digit range for all other bosses, the Gnome leader isn't quite up to the task. Killing Mekgineer Thermaplugg rewards a whopping 101 experience for your trouble.

For those looking to master their Paragon journey in anticipation of Diablo 4’s Season 4, we’ve put together an in-depth guide that covers the Glyph Radius of every class Paragon board.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Elemental Shaman guide writer, HawkCorrigan, offers an early review of the Farseer Shaman Hero Talents that are an inobtrusive power spike to Elemental but the addition of non-specific ancestors lacks the the hype and identity of other hero talent summons.

Venture capital firm A16Z Games has invested $75 million into its third annual accelerator for pre-seed game startups.

NASA has been planning to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) which will allow Artemis astronauts to travel around the lunar south polar region. The US Space Agency has selected three agencies that will work on the development of a lunar vehicle. Among the three, NASA has also selected Intuitive Machines which recently participated in the landing of Odysseus spacecraft on the Moon. Now, the companies have again partnered to bring a high-tech vision to reality. Know more about the lunar terrain vehicle (LTV). 

Tired of juggling between several apps? While accessing all your workspace tools and apps in one place may seem like an imagination, there is a new AI app which combines all tools at your fingertips. TheGist app enables users to access all their productivity and workspace tools in a single space. Additionally, its AI features make usage easier, resulting in improved team productivity. The productivity tool also encourages effective communication and collaboration among team members. Know more about TheGist app and how it benefits users in improving productivity. 

Microsoft is unveiling a significant upgrade to its AI-powered Copilot assistant, offering business subscribers priority access to the powerful GPT-4 Turbo model. This enhancement, included in the $30 per user, per month package of Copilot for Microsoft 365, allows users to harness the capabilities of OpenAI's latest model across various platforms, including the Copilot mobile app, web interface, Windows, and Edge.

One of the big stories of the past year has been the collapse of Embracer Group, as the failure to secure a major $2 billion investment resulted in the company cutting loose several major studios, either by selling or shuttering them, and laying off 1,400 employees. One of the studios Embracer let go of was Saber Interactive, which was sold to new company Beacon Interactive for a relatively meager $247 million (Embracer originally paid $525 million for them). You’d think the head of Saber might be bitter about this, but instead the company’s founder Matthew Karch is still singing Embracer’s praises in a new GamesIndustry.biz interview.