At the conclusion of the last quarter (Q4) of Microsoft’s fiscal year 2024 on July 30, they published their FY24 Q4 financial results. This document offers detailed insights into the condition of the company’s multiple sectors and initiatives to both consumers and investors.
As an analyst, I’m observing how the largest gaming acquisition in history is significantly influencing Microsoft’s fiscal landscape.
Game researchers, both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic beginners, possess an abundance of fresh map information to explore thoroughly.
Black Myth: Wukong, initially unveiled in 2020, has been eagerly awaited for four years, and now it’s set to launch on Windows PC and PS5 on August 20, with an Xbox version also planned. This highly anticipated action RPG is steeped in Chinese mythology, drawing from the classic novel Journey to the West, and promises to be a major game release in 2024. The game’s popularity on Steam is evident as it holds the top spot on their most-wishlisted games chart, hinting at its potential success on PC.
1. With AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT by OpenAI becoming increasingly complex and capable, there’s a growing trend of deepfake content being widely shared on the internet (as we saw with Elon Musk this week). Beyond the concerns about security and privacy associated with the technology’s advancement, the proliferation of deepfakes poses a challenge to the credibility of online content, making it hard for users to distinguish truth from fiction.
2022 saw an unprecedented surge in popularity for Soulslike games following Elden Ring’s triumphant debut. FromSoftware’s action RPG and its expansive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC drew a multitude of newcomers to the genre, yet many players found these games too punishing for their liking despite the allure of the challenging gameplay. To cater to this group, A44 Games in collaboration with Kepler Interactive introduced Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on July 18, 2024, offering a more accessible take on the Soulslike genre.