Valve updates guidelines allowing for AI-generated content on Steam

This upcoming life sim from a former Stardew Valley dev finally has a name and a release window, and we couldn't be more up for it.

Season 3 of introduces Nightmare Vaults, or larger dungeons you can unlock with special keys called Vault Sigils. These areas are filled with Construct enemies and bosses you can defeat for rare rewards. However, opening Vaults requires materials from world events exclusive to the seasonal content throughout Sanctuary.

Intel is bringing in some major AI performance improvements with its next-gen Panther Lake client CPUs while Clearwater Forest chips are in fabs.

Apple iPhone was the top-selling smartphone series in China for the first time last year, a surprisingly strong showing in the face of fierce local competition and expanding government prohibitions against the American company's technology. The iPhone ranked first in shipments in the fourth quarter and 2023 overall, market tracker IDC said. It came after several analysts, including Jefferies, said iPhone sales tanked in the fourth quarter due to a lull in enthusiasm for the Cupertino, California company's latest generation of hardware in the world's biggest smartphone market. IDC also noted rising competition from domestic names like a resurgent Huawei Technologies Co., but timely discounts and promotions helped reduce the harm for Apple. 

After countless delays, it seems Skull and Bones is actually launching for real in February, and to solidify that fact, Ubisoft has announced the details of the game’s open beta. Said beta will available on all platforms from February 8 to February 11. Crossplay will be enabled and your progression will carry over to the full game. Players will be able to explore the Red Isle hub and the coast of Africa and East Indies regions and your pirate Infamy will be capped at level 6. Meanwhile, here’s an updated rundown of Skull and Bones’ PC requirements (click the image for full resolution).

Google Chrome is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade that will bring new experimental features to your browser aimed at making all work-life tasks easier. Google has been experimenting with AI technology in recent years, with the most impact being seen on its Pixel smartphones. It also recently introduced Gemini, a family of Large Language Models (LLMs) to compete with OpenAI's GPT. The California-based tech giant has also been hard at work incorporating AI technology into Google Chrome, its popular browser. Now, the AI push is gaining traction as the company has pushed out a massive Google Chrome AI update which brings experimental AI features. Know all about this latest Google Chrome update.

Intel has begun enablement for its next-gen E-Core Xeon CPUs codenamed Clearwater Forest which will adopt the Darkmont core architecture.

While Palworld aspires to new heights, selling over six million copies in four days of launch, Xbox and PC players on the Microsoft Store are getting a lower-quality experience. It’s ultimately due to the versions differing from Steam and being at the “mercy” of the certification process. Nevertheless, an update is live and fixes several issues on those platforms.

Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League recently received extensive gameplay showcasing the end-game with streamers like DrLupo. There’s much to cover, like Incursion Missions, Elseworlds, Mutators and what to expect in Season 0. However, perhaps the best discovery from the stream is that players can tailor the UI to their liking.

As part of the Xbox Developer Direct Livestream, MachineGames showed off their upcoming Indiana Jones project, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Most importantly, it involves Harrison Ford(‘s likeness) and punching Nazis. Two awesome things.

BGMI 3.0 update: Battlegrounds Mobile India ( BGMI) in December announced the 2.9 update with the Frozen Kingdom theme. Now, the first half of January is almost over, which means we will soon be hearing about the 3.0 update. However, some tipsters have already started sharing what might come with the new BGMI update. With the new update, we may see new themes, rewards, events, modes, and more that will improve the overall gaming experience and give players a chance to play in a variety of battlefield settings. If you are waiting for the new BGMI 3.0 update then check out the leaked modes of the game.

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