Playconomics Newsletter

Meta’s new shooter game is the most fun I’ve ever had in the metaverse: The Super Rumble Meta Quest has adventurers buzzing, as it aims to create a grand metaverse within the Horizon Worlds. The innovative platform blends virtual reality with augmented reality, letting players explore a universe that merges the digital and physical. With its promise of collaborative gameplay and immersive experiences, the Meta Quest is shaping up to be a tantalizing leap into the future of gaming.

Assassin's Creed, Fallout, And Final Fantasy Are Coming To Magic: The Gathering: Brace yourselves, gaming enthusiasts, for a spectacular crossover as iconic characters from Assassin's Creed, Fallout, and Final Fantasy step into the realm of Magic: The Gathering. The trading card game is set to become an eclectic battleground, pitting these legendary personas against each other. Get ready to strategize, summon, and surprise your opponents with an unexpected lineup of heroes and villains in a collision of universes.

New Palworld Trailers Show Giant Pikachu With a Gatling & More Unholy Quasi-Pokemon Shenanigans: Prepare for a wild twist in the world of gaming as Palworld unveils new trailers, showcasing a colossal Pikachu armed with a Gatling gun and a host of bizarre yet captivating quasi-Pokémon creatures. This surreal open-world adventure promises a unique blend of creature collection and survival mechanics. With giant, weaponized Pikachus and an unholy amalgamation of farming and combat, Palworld takes a daring leap into uncharted gaming territory.

Inworld AI raises $50m for open-source version of character creator: In a game-changing move, InWorld AI secures $50 million in funding to develop an open-source version of its character creator. The cutting-edge technology allows developers to easily craft lifelike virtual characters, propelling the creation of realistic in-game personas. With this investment, the gaming industry is gearing up for a revolution in character design, opening doors to diverse, immersive storytelling experiences.

Roblox open beta on Meta Quest gets 1m downloads | News-in-brief: The Roblox Open Beta on Meta Quest is causing waves, racking up a staggering 1 million downloads in no time. As players dive into the Metaverse using the Roblox platform, they're ushered into a new era of virtual exploration and creativity. The rapid uptake hints at the immense appetite for accessible, engaging experiences that the Metaverse promises, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of gaming and online interaction.

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