RIP to the Metaverse I guess...

The Metaverse is out of here. Gone, finished, done, as in done-done, scrapped, canned. Looks like the "Year of Efficiency" isn't only going after 10,000 jobs and unfilled positions, but also the Metaverse from the looks of it. Was Metaverse the reason why these jobs went poof? It's possible, look at all the billions Mark dumped into it thinking it was going to turn into a game changer. Man, I could do a whole helluva lot with a billion dollars. I won't let me imagination run wild right now when we're talking about the Metaverse.

Will Marky Mark be speaking about it? Doubt it, just like The Street pointed out, he quietly went on to the next thing which is generative AI. Who does that? Let's see how the AI venture goes, but can he make anyone comfortable enough to invest the type of money they dumped into the Metaverse? I know people who would be at your house quicker than the best pizza delivery driver if you're late paying them back, and we're here talking about billions. I'd move and hire a lookalike. I can't even call this a sure bet with AI, regardless of his plans. Everyone has plans until they get hit with reality. 

I think AI will get hit with reality sooner or later when the information collected is more than what society expected with likeness and voice replication. - Yang

"Personally, I never utilized the Metaverse. I don't have the tolerance to wear a VR headset to even get the full appreciation out of something like that... which has always been my honest take on it (for myself). It's there for those who love such a thing, but even when we speak to people... VR doesn't come up unless they absolutely love it or they just purchased it. To be fair, Metaverse isn't exclusive to VR but the only time I'd use it is through VR. There are plenty of other options outside of VR and I don't have time for them all. I know someone who owns a VR headset and will use it faithfully, but... it's still something that only occurs when they're in the mood. This is when they have those pockets of wanting to play VR for a few weeks to about a month and a half... then the headset is back in the case when that fades." Blu 

I wonder how many people are in the same boat. We're going to check because we talk about games all the time, but VR honestly doesn't come up. That says a lot.


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FTS: Jackalyptic Games Announces Rebrand


Chinese publisher NetEase Games rebrands Jackalope Games ahead of a new project. The rebranded Jackalyptic Games, led by industry veteran Jack Emmert, has announced their latest project - a game based on the Warhammer IP. The world of Warhammer is known and loved in the tabletop world as well as the videogame industry, I may have even owned a Warhammer McFarlane toy at one time in my life before my cousin broke it. No hard feelings, I guess. 


The team is immensely excited to be working on such a huge project in close partnership with Games Workshop. Throughout the development process, they will be working closely with the Warhammer community to gain feedback and insights.

With Emmert at the helm, the team is in good hands. He brings decades of MMORPG-related experience to the table, having previously led development on multiple high-profile game franchises.

We can't wait to see what this team comes up with!


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Best Nintendo Switch Games For Family Fun: Kirby Star Allies

Gaming as a family is a great way to bond and spend quality time together. It also gives parents a chance to enjoy game time with their children and make memories that will last a lifetime. Gaming can be a great way to teach kids about teamwork, problem-solving, and competition in a healthy and fun way. In addition to games relieving stress and delivering fun, there are some that provide other benefits that most movies & TV shows don't deliver.

In the case of Kirby Star Allies, your children learn about teamwork, which is a priceless skill. Not only does it help them understand the importance of being a reliable teammate, but also understanding the importance of working with others by way of this 4-player action platformer. This is a great thing to instill in them at an early age so that they aren't just approaching things from a standpoint where it's all about them and them... alone.

So, the next time you're looking for a fun way to spend some quality family time, break out the controllers and give family gaming a try with Kirby Star Allies on the Nintendo Switch.



Kirby Star Allies ushers you into the world of... Planet Popstar with the classic platforming action we know and love from Kirby's universe. In Kirby Star Allies, you have 3 additional players on deck for up to 4 players to take on the baddies. Based on the size of your family, you can either fill every slot or fill in the remaining slots with CPUs. The plus about the 4-player action with the CPU fill-ins is that you can drop in and drop out of the co-op gaming as needed.

Classic Kirby enemies become new friends in this game with expanded copy abilities... which allow you to work together using combined powers to take on bosses. Working together to combine your powers to overcome bosses... increases the fun factor in this game and the payoff is worth it as you truly work as a team to progress on your adventure.




In Kirby Star Allies, you can:

- Use friend hearts to charm enemies and they'll fight alongside you!

- Drop-In/Drop-Out Co-Op: Up to three other players can take control of Kirby's new friends

- Play through the entire game with up to four players or with CPU friends

- Kirby and his friends have fresh moves thanks to new and expanded copy abilities

- Combine abilities with elements such as wind and water to create new friend abilities

- Some bosses and enemies are weak to certain elemental attacks, so remember to strategize


This game is rated E for Everyone!





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