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Instagram's Strategic Shift: Embracing Short-Form Content to Enhance User Engagement and Connection Instagram, one of Meta Platforms' photo and video-sharing social media apps, is shifting its focus toward short-form content instead of long videos. This strategic move, explained by Adam Mosseri, head of the company, is aimed at maintaining Instagram's core identity of connecting people with their friends while also helping them explore their interests. Although long-form videos can still be uploaded, the platform will prioritize short videos for a more engaging user experience.
Short-form Content on Instagram
Responding to a user's question regarding Instagram's approach to long-form videos, Adam Mosseri clarified the platform's strategy in a brief video posted on Instagram. He noted... Continue reading -
Anticipating the Next Chapter: What Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Cryptic Tease Means for Like A Dragon Fans Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for crafting the iconic Like A Dragon / Yakuza franchise, recently dropped a tantalizing hint about their next project. The revelation emerged during the "Essence of Fandom" panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, sparking excitement and speculation among fans. Although details about the upcoming game are scarce, the whispers promise that gamers will be "surprised" by what the studio has in store. Let's embark on a journey through the potential directions this talented team might take and delve into the intricate world of Like A Dragon.
The Unexpected Promise
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Top 11 Water-Themed Video Games That Left a Lasting Impression on Players Who fears the vast depths? Let's submerge ourselves in a selection of games featuring water-centric play or settings. The impending release of Endless Ocean Luminous on the Nintendo Switch has prompted us at Gamereactor to revisit a range of video games that immerse players in aquatic worlds and have left a significant impression on us. From expansive oceans to intense diving escapades, effervescent platformers, and the formidable dread of submerged metropolises, we're confident many will resonate with you. Disagree? Share your top picks for water-based gaming adventures! Here's a curated list (in no particular order) that invites you to plunge... Continue reading -
Ancestral Dragon Eggs: The Hidden Connection Between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Yes, those were the Dragon Mother's eggs in the latest House of the Dragon episode. Anyone familiar with Fire and Blood and the A Song of Ice and Fire series knows that the two narratives are separated by about two centuries of history. However, this separation doesn't prevent occasional narrative threads from crossing over, as demonstrated in the most recent episode of House of the Dragon.
Mashable has verified that the dragon eggs given by Emma D'Arcy's Rhaenyra Targaryen to Phoebe Campbell's Rhaena for safekeeping in Pentos are the same eggs that will ultimately end up with Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen,... Continue reading -
Legacy and New Heroes: The Unfolding Tale of Gladiator 2 Gladiator 2 will connect to Russell Crowe’s Maximus through Pedro Pascal’s character: This movie has an identity shaped by his legacy.
The star, Pedro Pascal, mentions that his character, Marcus Acacius, and Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius share a commonality. Pascal expressed that Maximus’s legacy influences the movie’s identity, making it necessary for such an influence to be present. Describing Acacius as a combative person who learned from the best, Pascal highlighted that this legacy of honor is deeply embedded in Acacius's training and existence. According to Vanity Fair, Acacius is a Roman general rumored to have trained as a junior... Continue reading -
Mastering the Hunt: Locating and Defeating Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring The Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring is a free-roaming boss that you can encounter in several places in the Lands Between, but only during the night. This unique restriction makes these encounters both intriguing and a bit more challenging, necessitating a strategic approach to hunting them down. Before we dive into the tactical aspect of these battles, let's identify the various locations where you can find the Night's Cavalry wandering the lands of the Elden Ring.
Tips for Defeating the Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring
Most of the Night's Cavalry attacks will feel familiar if you’ve faced the Tree Sentinel from Limgrave,... Continue reading -
Final Fantasy 14 Director Aspires to Global Accessibility Across All Gaming Platforms, Including Future Nintendo Console The director of Final Fantasy 14 Online, Naoki Yoshida, expressed his desire for everyone to have access to the popular MMORPG, aiming for compatibility across all devices, including the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
According to GamesRadar, Yoshida discussed this ambition in an interview with YouTube channel Easy Allies during the Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail media tour preview. When asked about a potential release on a future Nintendo console, Yoshida provided a comprehensive response.
Yoshida mentioned that his long-term dream for over a decade has been to make Final Fantasy 14 playable on any device. As an instance, he referenced the game's recent... Continue reading -
Eli Roth Discusses Distinct Approach for Borderlands Movie Amid Comparisons to Guardians of the Galaxy Borderlands director acknowledges that there are going to be commonalities with Guardians of the Galaxy, but audiences will notice that it’s distinct. On the surface, Borderlands might seem to tread on the same witty, vibrant ground as the ultra-quippy Guardians of the Galaxy.
As director Eli Roth mentions to Total Film in their new issue out on Thursday, June 20, featuring Deadpool and Wolverine on the cover, he has made an effort to avoid imitating the Marvel team-up movie. Roth is aware that there will be resemblances due to the nature of the subject matter. He deliberately steered clear of remaking... Continue reading -
Unveiling the Future of Computing with AMD Ryzen 7000 Series: A Technological Leap Forward As the tech world continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, AMD's Ryzen 7000 processors launch marks a significant leap into what could be described as the future of computing. Featuring a cutting-edge 5nm process node along with the newly introduced AM5 socket, these processors promise to deliver unprecedented levels of clock frequencies, power utilization, and performance enhancements.
This range comprises four groundbreaking CPUs, which debuted on September 27th. They herald a suite of upgrades, including a new 6nm I/O die, integrated graphics, and the adoption of DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support. Such augmentations are not just incremental; they signify AMD's... Continue reading -
Naughty Dog Explores New Horizons Beyond The Last of Us Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog has declared that the studio won't always be exclusively linked with "The Last of Us" series. Highly recognized for their work, Naughty Dog seems to have recently concentrated all efforts on "The Last of Us" and "Uncharted" series. Since 2013, the studio launched "The Last of Us," "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End," "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy," "The Last of Us: Part II," and numerous remasters and remakes within these franchises, alongside a "The Last of Us" TV adaptation and an "Uncharted" film.
While there's no clear insight into what the developer's upcoming project might be, with... Continue reading -
Guy Ritchie Embarks on a Fresh Journey with Hero Fiennes Tiffin in Young Sherlock Series Amazon is poised to energize the detective genre with a new Sherlock Holmes tale, with Guy Ritchie at the helm.This time, the spotlight shifts to a youthful Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, diverging from the previous cinematic ventures featuring Robert Downey Jr.
The creation, spanning eight episodes, will see Ritchie in the director's chair and as an executive producer. His reunion with Tiffin marks a new collaborative venture following their past work on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Ritchie has teased an invigorating twist on the iconic sleuth in "Young Sherlock," aiming to delve deep into the character's mystique... Continue reading -
Celebrating Five Years of Victory: Inside Apex Legends’ Grand Anniversary Collection Event Embarking on the Celebration: Apex Legends' Quintessential Anniversary Bash As the digital universe of Apex Legends surges into its Season 20 titled 'Breakout', the creators at Respawn amplify the festivities with the unveiling of the 5th Anniversary Collection Event. This milestone isn't just a hallmark of longevity; it's a gala brimming with gratuities for its ardent fanbase. While the essence of the event lies in its munificent offerings, it's the mechanics of acquiring these indulgences that underscore the celebration.
Gifting Galore: Heirloom Shards and Free Packs on Offer
The Collection Event introduces players to a plethora of 24 new premium cosmetics, stirring... Continue reading