2024 saw a significant boost for Windows 11 on ARM devices with the introduction of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite series processors. Previously, Windows on laptops powered by Snapdragon was satisfactory at best; however, this new generation transformed it into a genuine alternative to Intel or AMD-powered systems, making it more compelling for consumers.
Cheating has been prevalent in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone after the Season 1 integration, even with the RICOCHET anti-cheat system. Previously, Activision disclosed that a data outage impacted the effectiveness of the anti-cheat software’s countermeasures following the release of Season 1 content for both games. In a recent blog post, TeamRICOCHET acknowledges that while the anti-cheat systems functioned well during Black Ops 6’s debut, they fell short in integrating RICOCHET Anti-Cheat at the start of Season 1 — specifically in Ranked Play.
The headline-dominating highlight of the recent Omens of Tyranny update for Helldivers 2 was the arrival of the long-awaited Illuminate faction, with developer GSC Game World shadow dropping the Democracy-hating squiddies during The Game Awards and kicking off a brutal invasion of Calypso (against all odds, we managed to repelled it). As fantastic as the Illuminate is, though, I’d also like to bring attention to one of the patch’s other additions — one that has rapidly become one of my favorite stratagems in the entire game, and also an S-tier pick to use in both Automaton and base defense missions.
2024 signifies the inaugural year with Microsoft in full control of Activision Blizzard, following the record-breaking gaming acquisition. Recently, Blizzard President Johanna Faries published a retrospective report highlighting the company’s advancements.
After finishing a comprehensive play session lasting over 100 hours on GSC Game World’s latest open-world survival shooter, STALKER 2, I am thrilled to express that it surpasses my expectations as an ideal sequel – larger in scale, more daring, and boasting a captivating atmosphere. The game offers enticing exploration opportunities and impressive modern firearm combat. Despite the current issues with A-Life 2.0 AI system, it stands out as one of the top games for Xbox and Windows PC in 2024. Regrettably, what I’ve yearned for since my initial experience with the original STALKER trilogy remains absent: cooperative multiplayer gameplay.
Previously, Microsoft ceased production on their extensive series of PC hardware accessories which encompassed a myriad of mice, keyboards, and audio devices throughout the years. Fortunately, there’s been a silver lining – earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled plans to collaborate with Incase to reintroduce some of these discontinued items.