Epic Games Store announces free games till Dec 29: Heres how to claim the free game for the day

It’s the holiday season and as a gift for gamers out there, Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite is offering 15 free games from December 15 to December 29. The Epic Games Store giveaway is a great opportunity for players to try out new games and claim a selection of popular games at no cost. This one’s not to be missed and so, let’s quickly go through the list of free titles announced so far and see how to grab them from the Epic Games Store official website.

Epic Games Store free games list

    December 15: Bloons TD 6

    December 16: Horizon Chase Turbo

    December 17: Costume Quest 2

    December 18: TBA

    December 19: TBA

    December 20: TBA

    December 21: TBA

    December 22: TBA

    December 23: TBA

    December 24: TBA

    December 25: TBA

    December 26: TBA

    December 27: TBA

    December 28: TBA

    December 29: TBA

So, the free game on Epic Games Store giveaway on December 15 was Bloons TD 6. On, December 16, it was Horizon Chase Turbo, and on December 17, it was Costume Quest 2. 

Epic Games Store free games: How to claim

We are still awaiting the free mystery game for today. Every day, a new free game will be revealed at 9:30 PM (IST). 

Once the free game is disclosed, here’s how you get it:

1. Tap the free game tile. Go through the game description if you want. 

2. Click the Get button on the right side. 

3. Sign in to Epic Games Store.

4. Next, verify the information displayed on the screen and if it's fine with you, hit on Place Order. The game will be added to the Epic Games Store library.

5. To play the game, open Epic Games Launcher. You'll get an Epic Games Store download option if you don't have the launcher on your Windows PC. 

Epic Games Store free games: How long will the games stay free?

Note that the game you claimed as part of the 15-day Christmas promotion on Epic Games Store will remain free for 24 hours only.

Once claimed, that game is yours to keep, even after the free window expires. 

You just have to ensure that you are logged in with the same account that you used to claim the free game. 

Epic Games Store giveaway and sale: Availability

Epic Games Store is available in most countries except for North Korea and Iran. As mentioned already, you can claim the free games on Epic Games Store India every night at 9:30 PM. Also, keep in mind Epic Games Store launcher is available on Windows PC only. 

Besides the free giveaway, Epic Games Store is also holding a Holiday Sale from December 15, 2022, to January 5, 2023. In this, gamers can get hold of exciting discounts, coupons, and more. You can check out all the details here on the Epic Game Store official site.

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YouTube Music will offer a custom radio playlist feature soon

According to a report in 9to5Google, Youtube is working on a new feature that will let users make a custom radio list. As of now, the platform allows you to customise the music queue in the Now Playing section, and this can be done based on the mood of the song as well as the genre. Now, there will be a new feature called ‘Create a Radio’. 

How will the new YouTube radio playlist feature work?

The new feature is still being tested at the moment and will roll out to the masses soon. It offers three options - Blend, Familiar, and Discover. Users can select the artists they want to listen to so that the app knows about their preferences. Once this is done, you can set up a few more filters like Upbeat, Focus, Downbeat, Pump-up, Deep cuts, new releases, and popular. Once all of this is done, the YouTube radio playlist will be available for you to access. 

YouTube has also created a poll to gain a better understanding of what kinds of features users are expecting. The poll offers many options like improvements to lyrics, background play, sleep timer and so on. 

Youtube recently released a new feature that helps reduce spam comments and spam bots.

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Microsoft offers Sony the right to sell Call of Duty on PlayStation Plus

According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has reportedly offered to put Call of Duty in its PlayStation Plus service. This comes in a bid to win regulatory approval for its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft has gone public to say that the deal offered to Sony by them is 10 years long. A person aware of the deal told Financial Express that, while Sony has not accepted the deal, it also says that Sony shall have the right to sell the title on the PlayStation Plus service which will give gamers access to a lot of games for a monthly fee. 

What is the main problem?

While Microsoft may be the leader in the cloud and video gaming subscription market, it has also become one of the top concerns of the US, UK and European Union's regulatory boards who fear that this will “enable Microsoft to suppress competitors to its Xbox gaming consoles and its rapidly growing subscription content and cloud-gaming business.”

While cloud gaming remains in its early stages, some believe that the technology which allows subscribers to play games on any device may succeed in making consoles irrelevant. And on top of that, a subscription offers gamers access at a low price of maybe $10 to $15 which is more affordable if you look at the fact that individually these titles may be priced at as much as $70. 

Sony has been against Microsoft’s bid for Activision since Day 1. Experts claim that this may come from a place of insecurity where they feel they may lag behind Microsoft when the question of diversifying away from console gaming comes. 

Both companies, i.e. Microsoft and Sony have refused to comment on the matter. 

 

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The return of the 18-Inch gaming laptop has been teased by Alienware

In a video shared by the Dell subsidiary Alienware, on their official Twitter account, it can be seen that the company is teasing the return of its iconic 18-inch gaming laptops. In the video, it can be seen that the new laptop is arriving in a very UFO-esque manner, adding to the mystery, and being very in line with how Alienware reveals its products. And to make things much more interesting, the video also showed the number ‘18’ stamped onto a field of grass, much like signs on a field after the arrival of aliens.

What is so special about 18 inches?

People who do not know about the old line-up of Alienware laptops, might not get this, but Alienware is essentially teasing the return of the Alienware 18, which was first revealed all the way back in 2013, and has not seen any new upgrades since 2015.

It had an 18-inch screen and weighed a whopping 12 pounds. But if people were willing to look past the massive weight, and carry it around, the laptop practically offered a high-level gameplay experience from virtually anywhere. The 2015 limited-edition version of the Alienware 18 boasted the most features and was an all-around beast of a gaming laptop. It had dual internal GPU support, liquid cooling, and a Graphics Amplifier support system.

But that was the last time Alienware released an 18-inch laptop, and ever since then went back to making smaller-screen laptops.

The Return of the 18-inch laptop

Alienware is keeping most of the details about its new release under wraps, for the time being, so we don’t really know what to expect from their tweet. There was no reveal date whatsoever, so we hope that we see something about this new product the next month during CES.

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Google Pixel 7 will now have AI Enhanced Audio and Free VPN

Google’s Pixel 7 lineup was launched in October, and now, the brand is offering a significant upgrade in features via an update known as “Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release 1 (QPR1)”, You can now enjoy AI Enhanced Audio and a free VPN by downloading and installing the patch. 

Google Pixel Clear Calling feature

One of the biggest changes to come with the new update will be the Clear Calling feature, designed to enhance the overall quality of phone calls. This feature will leverage Google’s custom Tensor chip to use machine learning, which will enable it to filter out background noise. It will also pump up voices so that phone calls are clearer. 

Google Pixel to offer free VPN

Another significant feature update is the availability of the Google One VPN in the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 for free. With this, you can route your traffic via an encrypted server, ensuring that your data is protected even when you’re using public Wi-Fi. 

Record app features

Finally, Google will also bring a feature update to the recorder app, wherein the app itself will be able to identify voices and then label the speakers in the transcription. This feature will be available on Google Pixel phones that have a tensor chip - Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and 7 Pro.

To install the patch, you need to navigate to Settings > System > System Update to get started.

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Amazon Prime Gaming for PC is coming to India soon: Heres what it brings to the table

It seems that Amazon Prime is gearing up to introduce its Amazon Prime Gaming services in India. Now, many may remember that Amazon introduced Prime Gaming in 2020, however, the service only included in-bonus game items that are intended for mobile games.

Amazon Prime Gaming, which is already available in a few countries, gives you access to in-game as well as PC games, as long as you are an Amazon Prime subscriber. This is available at no additional cost. Amazon India has not currently confirmed when this service will launch, however, it is evident that the company is doing to do so soon since they have already launched a webpage announcing the same. 

What is Amazon Prime Gaming?

Rishi Alwani, an insider in the gaming industry, recently spotted a dedicated Amazon Prime Gaming page on the Amazon India website. The page says “Prime Gaming is now in India”.

When Rishi clicked the banner to investigate further, it took him to an error page saying  “Prime Gaming is not available.” This could indicate that the page was made live before the launch to generate excitement (or went live accidentally).

Amazon India appears to be prepping for a Prime Gaming launch. Shows up in the Prime subscription section of the site but clicking through gives an error. Possibly work in progress. H/T @saruboss0812. #PCGaming #PrimeGaming #India pic.twitter.com/4tKxwYLYbn

— 0xSkeptic (@RishiAlwani) December 5, 2022

The official Prime Gaming page explains the service. It says “With Prime Gaming (included with your Prime membership) unlock instant access to tons of exclusive content for your favourite games and a rotating collection of PC games…each and every month”.

The Amazon app also displays the same page and the same error on clicking on any component on the page such as Games. 

With the gaming industry growing rapidly in India, and companies like Jio trying to launch their own Cloud gaming ventures, this could be another critical offering that adds a lot of value to gamers.

Do you know what else adds value to gamers? A community of like-minded individuals spurred by healthy competition. Check out SKOAR to know more. 

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Gran Turismo 7 will be coming to the PC

Kazunori Yamauchi, the director of Gran Turismo 7, has recently spoken about a PC port for the game. However, he has conceded that “it is not an easy subject”. The game was released for the PS4 and PS5 earlier in March this year. When asked about whether the game would be available in a PC version, he said “Yes, I do think so” before talking about the fact that the game was made for the PlayStation and will be challenging to change into different formats. 

Why is it difficult to create a PC version of the Gran Turismo 7?

Over the last few years, the time taken to create PC versions of PlayStation games has shorten, with the former being released fairly quickly after the later. This, however, cannot be the case with the Gran Turismo 7. 

‘Gran Turismo is a very finely tuned title,’ said Yamauchi. ‘There are not many platforms which could run the game in 4K/60p natively, so one way we make that possible is to narrow down the platform. It’s not a very easy subject, but of course, we are looking into it and considering it.’

While a high-end PC is likely to have all the raw power needed to be able to run this game, Yamauchi was not referring to the same when talking about the portability. The Gran Turismo 7 has been made specifically for the PlayStation hardware. 

Of course, Sony has not ever committed to bringing every single first party game to the PC, but based on current trends, this seems to be the case. Doing so allows the company to expand its audience base and bring PC gamers into their universe. 

Will PC versions be released the same day as console releases?

This might be some time off. However, we might actually see something like this with the Last of Us multiplayer title. It is believed that this game will be a free to play one. 

Have you ever played Gran Turismo 7? Check out our Gran Turismo hands-off preview of the same! 

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OpenAI trained a bot to play Minecraft after feeding it 70,000 hours of YouTube gameplay

Back in the day, if you could defeat the computer at chess, you’d feel like a king for a day. Now, we’ve got a modern equivalent of ‘beating the computer’ and that is possibly playing with AI. OpenAI, artificial intelligence research, and deployment company has announced that it's trained a bot to play Minecraft. How did it achieve this? Well, the same way we all learn things - by watching 70,000 hours of Youtube videos. 

The bot is the first to create the highly coveted DIamond tools in the game. This isn’t just significant from a gaming perspective but is also an important breakthrough in the kind of tools that can be used to train AI.

Breaththroughs in training AI

According to research, this represents a major breakthrough in imitation learning. Imitation learning is a method of teaching AI how to do things by showing the bots how humans do the task. You know, monkey see, monkey do. AI learns by mimicking the tasks it sees, which means we may soon be able to train AI bots to take over a bunch of menial tasks. 

Researchers at OpenAI hope to use this to teach bots to achieve something similar to GPT-3 for large-scale language models. GPT-3 can imitate human-written text. It had been trained using thousands of texts and books to achieve the same. 

“In the last few years we’ve seen the rise of this GPT-3 paradigm where we see amazing capabilities come from big models trained on enormous swathes of the internet,” says Bowen Baker at OpenAI, in an interview with Technology Review.

Thinking about playing Minecraft? It’s actually one of the most played games in the world right now, and you can’t go wrong with it at all. 

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GTA 6 to launch in 2024 Microsoft seems to think so

The hype for GTA 6 has been at a boiling point. The much-awaited sequel to the 2013 GTA 5 has been in ‘development’ for almost 10 years now. Fans have been eagerly waiting for any sort of news about the game but alas, there has been almost nothing out of Rockstar, in terms of marketing or media. But, in a strange turn of events, Microsoft seems to think that GTA 6 will hit shelves in 2024. In a response to the  UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) with regards to the Activision-Blizzard merger, Microsoft stated that it thinks that GTA 6 will launch in 2024. Microsoft also referenced a Tech Radar article from July 2022 which itself liked the original Bloomberg article from the same time. 

GTA 6 to launch in 2024?

The answer was given as a response to downplay the significance of Call of Duty by comparing it to another blockbuster franchise. Microsoft stated that companies like Rockstar, Epic Games and more have a large share of the market which is why its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard could not be seen as a monopoly on the industry. While that is debatable, it's clear that the merger will be one of the biggest in history, if it does go down without any issues. Rockstar, on the other hand, has been dealing with its own set of problems owing to the GTA 6 leaks back in September. The leaked GTA 6 video on YouTube was about 52 minutes long and there were around 90 leaked clips of the new GTA game. In the GTA Forums where the leak was shared, the leaker says, "Here are 90 footage/clips from GTA 6. It's possible I could leak more data soon, GTA 5 and 6 source code and assets, GTA 6 testing build.” 

There has been no official announcement from Rockstar or the parent company Take-Two interactive regarding GTA 6.

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Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for November 26: Heres how you can use them

Garena Free Fire’s redeem codes for November 26 are here. 111 Dots Studio, the developer of Garena Free Fire Max has released its daily list of 14-digit alphanumeric codes that will allow gamers and fans to win free prizes through the game. As we all know by now, these redemption codes are extremely rare and expensive to obtain. But, if you get them, you can use, the codes to acquire rewards that are challenging to get in this game. Do remember that only the first 500 players will be able to redeem these codes. So, do hurry. 

Garena Free Fire Max November 26 Redeem Codes

You just have to enter the codes that we’ve shared below on the Garena Rewards website. The reward points you score can be utilised to win exciting goodies like skins, weapons, etc. So, if you are interested in winning these freebies, we suggest you take a look at the codes that we have shared below.  

ZYPPXWRWIAHD

B6IYCTNH4PV3

FF119MB3PFA5

ZRJAPH294KV5

8F3QZKNTLWBZ

W0JJAFV3TU5E

FF11NJN5YS3E

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How To Redeem November 22 Garena Free Fire Max Codes:

Step 1: Go to the Garena Free Fire official website at https://reward.ff.garena.com/en. 

Step 2: Log in using the social media platforms provided, such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, or Apple IDs, among others. 

Stage 3: Paste the codes into the text box and tap the affirm button to continue. 

Stage 4: Now, tap OK to affirm the solicitation by looking at the crate.

Stage 5: Redeem the codes for remunerations in the in-game mail segment.

These redeem codes will allow users to buy new weapons, skins and much, much more. 

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NASAs James Webb Telescope clicks image of a fiery hourglass in space

NASA’s James Webb Telescope has been treating us with stunning visuals from space since its deployment in December 2021. In its latest treat, it has signalled back images of a fiery hourglass-like structure forming during the process of star formation. These new images, as per the experts at NASA, would provide new insights into the process of the formation of a new star.

The first pictures sent by the James Webb Telescope earlier this year had created a lot of hype in the science community, with NASA going as far as saying that “The dawn of a new era in astronomy has begun…” The images provided and continue to provide an unprecedented insight into sections of space that had not been photographed with such clarity ever before.

Just like poetry in motion

The images in focus right now, have revealed the features of the protostar hidden inside the neck of the hourglass-shaped dark cloud L1527. This feat was achieved by the telescope using its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam). What worked in favour of the telescope when it attempted to click the pictures was the fact that the clouds in the “Taurus star-forming region” are only shown in infrared light.

The description of the image as given by the folks at the space agency would be like poetry to the ears of a science enthusiast – “The protostar itself is hidden from view within the ‘neck’ of this hourglass shape. An edge-on protoplanetary disc is seen as a dark line across the middle of the neck. Light from the protostar leaks above and below this disc, illuminating cavities within the surrounding gas and dust.”

As per NASA, these images will be instrumental in widening our understanding of the subject of planet formation. In their coverage of the pictures, the researchers gave an in-depth description of the significance of these images in their bid to get a much better understanding of the universe than what they have right now.

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Oppo Reno 9 Pro could come with a Dimensity 8100-Max chipset and an AMOLED display: Report

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is set to reveal the Reno 9 series in China on November 24, 2022. While the monikers of the smartphone in the Reno 9 series are not confirmed yet, reports suggest that the smartphones will carry the model numbers PHM110, PGX110, and PGW110. 

Oppo Reno 9 Pro specifications (leaked) 

Most recently, one of the three model numbers, which is said to be the Oppo Reno 9 Pro, has appeared on the TENAA certification platform. The listing reveals important details about the model, including its screen size, the processor it runs on and other specifications. 

Per a report by Gizmochina, the Oppo Reno 9 Pro could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and support 10-bit colours. The report adds that the smartphone will feature a curved-edge display, something we have already seen on multiple smartphones till now. In addition, the display will support a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and have a fingerprint scanner built-in. 

Under the hood, the Oppo Reno 9 Pro will be powered by a 2.85GHz octa-core processor, reportedly the Dimensity 8100-Max. Oppo will pack in 12/16GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage to accompany the processor. On the back panel, the phone is said to come with a 50MP primary camera, a Sony IMX890 sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Last but not least, the smartphone will run on ColorOS 13, based on the latest Android 13. 

One of the variants could feature a colour-changing back

As none of the specifications mentioned in this article is confirmed by the company, readers should take it with a pinch of salt. Apart from the specifications, the official renders of the smartphone reveal that it will come in three colours, including black, gold and gold with a gradient. 

In the past, we have seen some cool back designs from Oppo, wherein the panel changes colours in the sunlight or shines in different shades from different angles. From what it looks like, the Oppo 9 Pro can also have at least one colour variant that reflects several colours. More information about the smartphone and other models in the Oppo Reno 9 series should surface on the internet soon. 

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CD Projekt Red to release an update for The Witcher: Wild Hunt soon

Developer of the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red will release an update for The Witcher: Wild Hunt next month. The update will be free for all players who own any version of the title. However, for those who haven't purchased the game, the updated version will be available as the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. 

The Witcher: Wild Hunt gets an update on December 14

CD Projekt Red mentions that the new update will come with several improvements, thanks to the hardware capabilities of the next-gen gaming consoles, including dozens of visual, performance-related, and technical enhancements. The additions to the game are support for ray tracing, faster load times, a wide variety of mods, and DLCs inspired by The Witcher web series on the popular OTT platform Netflix, including new weapons and armor for Geralt. 

These updates will be available for players of the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. As mentioned earlier, the update will be live from December 14, 2022. However, the developer has not forgotten players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. 

They will also receive an update with numerous additions and improvements, along with the series-themed DLCs. However, this update's release date is not yet known. For those who are catching up, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015, and even today, the game is considered one of the best ones, both in terms of design and visuals. 

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 crushes the Steam charts thanks to Warzone 20 launch

After a long absence on the digital distribution platform, Call of Duty is back on Steam and if reports are to be believed, the game is smashing the Steam charts. With the successful launch of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 on November 16, it seems that Modern Warfare two has gotten the CoD rub and risen to the top of the Steam charts after its release. As of right now, there are about 450k concurrent players on Cod: Modern Warfare 2. That is a huge number, no matter how you look at it. After a few dark years, it really looks like Call of Duty is on its way to reclaiming the top spot as ‘the’ shooter on the market. 

Massive launch Day for Warzone 2.0 On Steam alone it's propelled Modern Warfare II to 450k+ Concurrent Players shattering the previous series record set by MW2 just a couple weeks ago Modern Warfare II + Warzone 2.0 is a gigantic turn around after last year Vanguard performance pic.twitter.com/UhtMDyRju7

— Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) November 17, 2022 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a runaway success on Steam

The game has gone on to top even the likes of the mighty CS:GO, Apex Legends and DOTA 2. As we’ve said above, Activision bringing the game back on Steam was an excellent decision and these numbers definitely prove the higher-ups right. In fact, as we reported earlier, Activision announced the Season 1 Battle Pass for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. Players have access to new weapons, skins and map sectors that can be unlocked through various challenges. These modes, along with the revamped Gulag on Warzone 2.0 and the new Spec Ops mission on MW 2 have really given the franchise new life. 

It also really helps that Warzone 2.0 is a free-to-play game, but it cannot be overstated how important the concurrent number of players is for Activision and the Call of Duty franchise. It has been a dark couple of years with games like Vanguard, Cold War and the like failing to really make a dent in the gaming world. But after listening to fans and delivering a worthy sequel and a great battle royale experience, it looks like Activision are beginning the long journey back to redemption. 

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Warzone 20s Gulag is one tough cookie to crack: Heres everything you need to know

As reported earlier, Call of Duty; Warzone 2.0 is now here and there are a ton of new modes and features for players to sink their teeth into. One of these features is the new Gulag 2.0 mode. Unlike its predecessor, the revamped Gulag will see changes in gameplay and how players approach the experience. For one, Activision has seen fit to give players the choice between a PvP experience as well as a PvE mode. This essentially forces gamers to adjust their styles and tactics when dealing with AI or player-controlled characters. 

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’s Gulag 2.0 comes with new gameplay modes

Let’s get the basics out of the way. The new Gulag 2.0 is a small-scale arena that will force players into a more aggressive and ‘meaner’ gameplay style. Being restricted to such a small arena just means that players are kind of forced into more desperate situations and adopt a more ‘kill or be killed’ style. As you’re dropped into the map, you will notice that there are two spawn points divided by a basic obstacle that acts as a barrier between you and the enemy. That’s pretty much all you need to know. You’re dropped into the map and have to fight your way out. You’ll be transported to the Gulag after your first death in the base battle royale. 

Do keep in mind that you will be paired with another player who faced the same fate as you did. Again, in a PvP situation, you will be tasked with eliminating the opposing team. You will receive a predefined loadout weapon like a Pistol or a Shotgun, a Lethal Grenade, and a Tactical Grenade. We assume more weapons will be added after launch. You can also choose to skip the PvP mode and focus on taking out The Jailer. An AI-controlled NPD, The Jailer will spawn in the middle of the Gular looking to take names and kick some ass. He comes with more hit points and packs quite a minigun punch and will require players to use the proximity chat feature to take him down. Once the Jailer is defeated, all four players will be teleported back to the main battle royale. 

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is out now.

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Top 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features that you should know about

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has debuted for flagship smartphones coming in the months to follow. It is based on a 4nm process and improves the CPU, GPU, AI processing, and other areas. We will go through all those upgrades and features here and also give you a list of smartphone manufacturers that have teased their Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones so far.

Best Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC features

1. There’s of course the improvement in the core design of the chipset. Although it is still based on a 4nm manufacturing like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it now involves 1x prime core (Cortex X3) @3.2GHz, 4x performance cores @2.8GHz, and 3x efficiency cores @2.0GHz. This is said to offer 35% improved CPU performance while ensuring 40% efficiency. 

2. The accompanying Adreno GPU now claims up to a 25% gain in performance whilst giving up to 45% improved power efficiency.

3. A significant performance driver would be AI as the Hexagon DSP boasts up to 4.35x faster speeds. Some of the use cases highlighted include multi-language translation and real-time semantic segmentation. The latter means the camera can identify different things in an image and do prompt tuning. So, the viewfinder is likely to reflect what the processed end result would look like.

4. The memory has been upgraded to LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. 

5. Connectivity-wise, there is now support for WiFi 7 Multi Link, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual active 5G SIMs (thanks to the Snapdragon X70 modem).  

6. The sound department finally gets support for native “dynamic spatial audio” which will use head tracking to give the user the sensation of sound coming from different directions. You will be able to stream losslessly at 48kHz too.

7. Moving from sound to visuals, you can shoot up to QHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm has also enabled AV1 decoding natively. 

8. As for shooting videos, you are getting support for 8K. But be it on-device or external display playback, the resolution is capped at 4K. Qualcomm also mentions the chip will support new image sensors from Samsung (including 200MP ISOCELL HP3) and Sony. 

Official list of smartphones launching with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2  1. Xiaomi 13 series 2. Oppo Find X6 series 3. Motorola X40 4. OnePlus 11 5. Vivo X90 Pro+ 6. iQOO 11 series #SnapdragonSummit #Snapdragon pic.twitter.com/8KLq0JmfZQ

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 16, 2022

Qualcomm did also share a slide showing the names of its smartphone manufacturing partners. The list includes Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola, Asus ROG, iQOO, vivo, etc.

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Call of Duty: Warzone 20 trailer delivers a new dose of American Freedom, whether you like it or not

Activision has been on a roll lately and it looks like the momentum is going to continue with the much-awaited Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. We’ve got a new trailer for the battle royale title that is a healthy, red-blooded dose of freedom in the best way possible. You’ve got Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird blaring in the background while America does what America does best, laying waste to smaller, nameless middle eastern nations, in this case, a new map called Al Mazrah. As expected, the game comes with a few new modes and features and will feature locations from older Warzone titles along with a 2v2 Gular mode. 

Call of Duty #Warzone2 is almost here and it's FREE as a  Experience the massive Battle Royale, the all-new DMZ mode, and so much more on November 16  pic.twitter.com/ilV6c5CRcm

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) November 14, 2022

The game is also available for pre-load and will be playable tomorrow. It also comes with new features including an interrogation mode for squad-based gameplay. One could say that this is the modern, more PC version of the infamous teabag but with the reward of actually extracting some useful information. Another feature to make its way to Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is the gas circle. Essentially what this means is that three gas circles will appear randomly on a map and players must navigate around them. This will force players to adjust to new strategies and tactics. 

Its biggest addition to the game is the introduction of a DMZ mode in which players will be dropped into an open world with a “narrative-focused” extraction mission. Players will be able to fight by themselves or team up with others to achieve the mission. AI enemies will also be present but we assume that other players will be the main enemy in this mode. 

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is now available for pre-loading right now and will be playable tomorrow. 

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Amazfit Pop 2 to launch with Bluetooth calling, AMOLED display, and 10-day battery life: All we know so far

Huami is going to launch a new Amazfit smartwatch in the Indian market. It boasts support for 100 sports modes which you will be able to access through an AMOLED screen. The watch is rated to run for 10 days. Another highlight of the device is going to be Bluetooth calling feature. These set of specifications are bound to turn some heads. So, let’s learn all we know about the device including its pricing and availability expectations. 

Amazfit Pop 2 specifications and features

Amazfit has shown off Pop 2’s design. It has a rectangular dial with rounded corners. The case is made of aluminum and there is also a stainless steel button on the right-hand side. In the announcement image shared by the brand, we get to see the watch in two colors, viz. Black and Cream.

We can also see the two distinct watch faces appearing through Pop 2’s 1.78-inch HD AMOLED panel. You can use the Zepp Active app to choose from over 150 watch face options, from the Watch Face Shop. This app also lets you modify the watch settings and syncs all the health and fitness data from the watch.

Other key highlights listed on the image are 10-day battery life and Bluetooth calling. The underlying Zepp OS probably has something to contribute to the former. As for the hands-free calling facility, you are getting a built-in speaker and mic.

Well, the smartwatch also lets you access smart assistants like Apple Siri and Google Assistant. And last but definitely not least, there will be support for health and fitness features like 24x7 heart rate monitoring and SpO2 tracking.

What’s Poppin? It's the epitome of smartness for you  Buckle up for the big surprise ahead!#AmazfitPop2 #Amazfitindia #NewLaunch #SmartIndiaKiSmartwatch #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/5DbcbVP1ZC

— Amazfit India (@AmazfitIN) November 12, 2022

That's pretty much what we know for now. However, the device is expected to launch via Flipkart (among other platforms) soon. So, stay tuned for that.

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Developer Remedy confirms that Control 2 is in development

2019's supernatural thriller Control (review) was a unique concept that still has us going back to it constantly. The game featured mind-bending mysteries, challenging combat and complex puzzles. Naturally we're quite excited for the sequel as well, especially if Remedy will be able to top what they managed to pull off in Control. Remedy are no strangers to making good games, and have the original Max Payne, Alan Wake and Quantum Break under their belt as well, which are all phenomenal titles. As quoted from our review, "Control is one of Remedy Entertainments finest works blending sci-fi and fantasy with mystery and horror in a way few other games have done. The story is immersive, the gameplay challenging and the atmosphere one that will be remembered."

According to Remedy, the sequel is still in the conceptual stages, and will launch for PC, PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S.

What do we know about Control 2?

Right now other than the fact that it's in development, we don't know much about Control 2. We do have a piece of concept art from the developer but that's about it.

Mikael Kasurinen, Control 2 game director, also shared a message:

"With Control, we leaped into the unknown. We wanted to create something new. Something different and unexpected. A world like no other. Thank you, the audience, for making Control such a success for us.

With Control 2, we’ll take another leap into the unknown. It’ll be an unexpected journey. It’ll take a while, but to put it mildly, this is the most exciting project I’ve ever worked on. It’s still early days, but it will be worth the wait."

Remedy went on record earlier in the year saying they were working on a "bigger budget" Control game. The game, Codename Heron at the time, has been confirmed to be the sequel. Alongside Control 2, a multiplayer spin-off of the franchise is apparently also in the works.

Other than Control 2, Remedy is also currently working on Alan Wake 2, and a new mystery project for Epic Games' new publishing label.

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Ash Ketchum is finally the worlds greatest Pokemon trainer

The latest episode of Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series which premiered in Japan saw Ash's Pikachu defeat Leon's Charizard to win the Pokemon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament. In case you don't remember Leon or haven't played the recent Pokemon Sword and Shield games (review), Leon is the champion of those games, i.e., the Galar Region.

Pokemon Master – The Dream

The Pokemon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is a tourney that pits champions from across the world against each other, and several fan favourites, such as Cynthia, Iris, Steven and Lance showed up for the tournament. In beating Leon and winning the tournament, Ash has effectively proven himself as the strongest of all Pokemon League Champions; the dream he set out from Pallet Town to achieve way back in 1997.

If you're someone who has been following the Pokemon series since its inception in 1997, well in our case, the early 2000s, then you most certainly know how much of a big deal this is for Ash. Ash has historically had tough runs in most of the previous Leagues he's participated in, and it was only in 2019 when he beat Gladion to become the Alolan Champion that he won his first ever League. That was essentially what got him his ticket to the Master's Eight tournaments as well.

What's next for Pokemon and Ash?

Ash may have won it all for now, but with the new Pokemon games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet just around the corner, Ash will certainly be having a lot more adventures. With a huge feather in his cap this time around, it will certainly be interesting to see how folks from the new region will react to Ash. Speaking of which, Ash will have a whole new region to explore, the Paldea region, and all of its new and unique Pokemon to encounter.

We've certainly made a lot of fun of Ash in the past for his questionable choices in the series, but he's certainly proven himself this time around. Now all we need to know is the secret to his eternal youth.

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