It’s no secret that social networks breed drama, and this has proven true for Bluesky, a spin-off from Twitter initiated by its founder Jack Dorsey. In recent days, Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in new users, growing from approximately 7 million two months ago to 19 million as of November 18. This growth comes as many people seek refuge from the chaos that has engulfed Twitter.
Recently, while I took a short break from work, Microsoft launched its fresh advertising campaign for Xbox. It’s common for products to initiate new ad campaigns and unveil new marketing slogans before Christmas and Black Friday, as these periods are traditionally busy for all sorts of goods and services. Notably, Microsoft’s Xbox usually sees a surge in sales during the holiday season, which is why they’ve reduced the price of the Xbox Series X by $50 at Amazon and other stores. Additionally, items like the WD_Black Storage Card for Xbox Series X|S are also on sale, as people rush to buy gifts for their loved ones (and perhaps a little something extra for themselves).
2024 is eagerly awaiting the arrival of GSC Game World’s STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, an upcoming survival horror first-person shooter for both Xbox and Windows PC. This highly anticipated title has been generating a lot of buzz on social media, and its popularity on Steam is evident, as it now ranks fourth among the most wishlisted games on the platform.
It’s always a great time to save some cash.
Tomorrow, November 19th, Microsoft is set to launch its newest aerial simulation game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Building upon the 2020 version, this new release introduces a career mode, numerous challenges, and photography assignments focused on capturing the world in stunning detail. Essentially, it’s an advancement of the comprehensive globe simulator that requires at least 150GB of storage for the core game on both Xbox and PC due to its incredibly realistic aircraft and surroundings.
For those seriously invested in Call of Duty, the ranked mode offers a platform to truly showcase your gaming prowess against top-tier opponents. Unlike casual modes like camo grinding or boosting KD ratio, this mode emphasizes genuine competition. Your progress here is largely determined by victories, so advancing in the rankings necessitates collaboration with teammates.