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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Xbox owners handed free games worth £200 to play in event including latest Call of Duty game & Football Manager 2024
XBOX owners are being handed access to free games worth £200 as part of a special weekend event. Gamers using the Microsoft platform will be able to get their hands on a slew of Advertisement 4 The free games will be available all weekend Credit: Getty 4 All of the titles can be purchased at a discounted price after the event Credit: Getty The games will be free to access and play for Xbox owners between May 29 and June 1 as part of the It will include access to the latest Call of Duty and Football Manager 2024 as well as several other top rated titles. An Xbox game pass membership will be required to get access to most of the titles. Both the latest Advertisement Read more in Tech Football Manager 2024, Killer Klowns From outer Space: The Game and ARK: Survival Ascended will all be available until June 1. Gamers can get access to the titles by hunting them down in the Xbox store. Installing them onto your device will require you to be signed in, from their you can install the titles with your Downloading the titles on console will require gamers to click on the subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigating to the Free Play Days collection. Advertisement Most read in Tech Each of the titles available during the Free Play Days event will be available at a discounted price during the event. To keep the fun going Xbox has warned though that discounts, percentages and title availability may vary by region. Both the Xbox One and Xbox Series XS will have access to the Advertisement 4 The latest Call of Duty is available for free as part of the event Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett 4 Some games will require a Games Pass membership to gain access during the event Credit: Getty ARK: Survival Ascended, Football Manager 2024 and Killer Klowns from Outer Space are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core members These titles will be available from Thursday May 29 until Sunday, June 1. Advertisement Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is free for all Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core membership not required for this title. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is free for all Xbox members to try from May 29 until June 3 Advertisement All points that are earned and downloadable content (DLC) that you bought during the event carries over if you buy the full game at the end of the free period. The latest Xbox reviews from The Sun Xbox Series X|S hardware and game reviews from our team of expert reviewers Hardware reviews Xbox Series X|S buyers' guide Game Reviews Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Starfield: Shattered Space Metaphor: ReFantazio Persona 3 Reload: The Answer If you want to read more reviews from Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and Steam, check out our gaming reviews hub.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Snail Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Stock Down
Snail, Inc. SNAL reported first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line declined from the prior-year quarter's figure. Following the results, SNAL's shares lost 2.5% in the after-hours trading session the first quarter, the company reported robust user engagement. Daily active users on Steam and Epic platforms climbed 16% year over year to 243,000, driven by the release of new maps and DLCs for ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival Ascended and the mobile version. The franchise's mobile title, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, has maintained solid momentum since its launch last quarter, helping broaden the ARK audience by removing hardware limitations and attracting a wider player a strategic move to diversify its content offerings beyond gaming, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Mega Matrix to co-develop at least 10 short dramas. To support this effort, Snail soft-launched Salty TV. As the company works to finalize this agreement, it remains focused on expanding its global footprint, driving scalable growth and delivering innovative, cross-platform experiences across gaming and entertainment throughout the remainder of 2025. For the first quarter of 2025, SNAL reported an adjusted loss per share of 6 cents, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 11 cents. The company reported an adjusted loss per share of 5 cents in the prior-year quarter. Snail, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Snail, Inc. Quote Quarterly revenues of $20.1 million beat the consensus mark of $18 million by 11.7%. The top line increased 42.5% from $14.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter. The upside was driven by a $2.7 million rise in total ARK sales and a $1.3 million boost in ARK Mobile sales, fueled by the launch of ARK: Ultimate Mobile the quarter, bookings totaled $22.2 million compared with $19.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The upside was largely attributed to the release of the ARK: Survival Ascended DLC Astraeos in early 2025, along with the prior-year launches of Bob's Tall Tales and Bellwright in the latter part of 2024. During first-quarter 2025, gross profit came in at $5.8 million compared with $2.1 million reported in the prior-year loss in the first quarter came in at $1.9 million compared with $1.8 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The decline was primarily due to increased cost of revenues and operating expenses, reflecting expanded headcount as well as elevated research, development and marketing during the quarter came in at a loss of $3.2 million, compared to a loss of $1.9 million in the prior-year period. The decline was mainly due to a $1.0 million increase in income tax benefit, a $0.3 million reduction in interest expense and a $0.1 million rise in net loss. These factors were partially offset by a $0.1 million decline in both interest income and interest income from related parties. As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents amounted to $9.3 million compared with $7.3 million as of Dec. 31, 2024. Snail currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. NCLH reported first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Both the top and bottom lines decreased on a year-over-year in the quarter were hurt by a 2% decline in Capacity Days, stemming from a higher number of Berths out of service due to larger ships undergoing dry-dock, as well as a strategic move to reduce passenger air participation rates. For 2025, Norwegian Cruise anticipates occupancy to be approximately 102.5% compared with the prior guidance of 103.4% and Capacity Days to be about 24.545 Resorts International MGM reported first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and bottom lines declined from the prior-year quarter's remains optimistic about the outlook for the rest of 2025, supported by strong forward bookings and expectations for record hotel performance in April on the Las Vegas Strip. MGM Resorts stated progress on the $200 million EBITDA enhancement plan and expects more than $150 million to be realized in Entertainment, Inc. CZR reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues surpassing the same. Nonetheless, both the top and bottom lines improved on a year-over-year Entertainment's first-quarter performance was driven by record results in the Digital segment. Growth in the regional segment, supported by recently opened properties and solid performance in Las Vegas, despite a tough comparison to last year's Super Bowl period, also aided the quarter's performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report MGM Resorts International (MGM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) : Free Stock Analysis Report Snail, Inc. (SNAL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
PlayStation Plus free games for May 2025 revealed by Sony: See the full lineup
PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat this month as Sony rolls out a compelling trio of free titles for May 2025. The new lineup, available to PS Plus Essential members from May 6 to June 2, spans a range of genres, including open-world survival, roguelike deck-building, and retro-inspired first-person shooting as reported by Insider Gaming. Also read: Not able to see Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on PlayStation 5? Here's what to do The featured games are ARK: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun—each offering a unique gameplay experience for players across both PS4 and PS5 consoles. Leading this month's offering is ARK: Survival Ascended, a complete next-generation overhaul of the popular dinosaur survival game. Exclusive to the PlayStation 5, this version is rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5 and introduces stunning visual enhancements, dynamic weather systems, and overhauled environments that push the console's capabilities, as reported by News18. Players awaken on a mysterious island populated by prehistoric creatures and must use their wits and instincts to gather resources, build shelters, tame dinosaurs, and survive hostile conditions. With both solo and online multiplayer modes, the game offers deep crafting mechanics and emergent gameplay that can keep players engaged for hundreds of hours. Also included in the May lineup is Balatro, a roguelike deck-building game that fuses traditional poker mechanics with unpredictable, high-stakes strategy. Set in a minimalist yet stylistically engaging interface, the game challenges players to build powerful card combos across procedurally generated rounds. Each successful hand unlocks new synergies, upgrades, and modifiers, adding layers of complexity and replicability, as reported by Insider Gaming. The title has quickly become a favorite among fans of indie strategy games, praised for its depth and addictive gameplay loop. With its availability on both PS4 and PS5, Balatro is accessible to a broad range of players looking for a thoughtful yet fast-paced experience. For those craving nostalgia with a modern twist, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun brings classic 90s shooter vibes to the gritty Warhammer universe. Inspired by the aesthetics of retro FPS games like Doom and Quake, Boltgun places players in the armor of a Space Marine on a crusade against daemons and heretics, as reported by News18. The game features fast-paced combat, pixelated visuals, and heavy weaponry, delivering a visceral and satisfying shooter experience. It has earned acclaim for its faithful recreation of old-school gameplay paired with the lore-rich Warhammer setting. Available on both PS4 and PS5, the game appeals to both veterans of the genre and newer players curious about the franchise. These titles will be free to download for all PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers beginning Tuesday, May 6, and will remain available until June 2. Once redeemed, the games remain in a subscriber's library for as long as the PlayStation Plus membership is active. Players are encouraged to add the games to their accounts during the availability window, even if they don't plan to play them immediately. Sony's selection for May reflects a well-rounded curation strategy, aiming to offer something for every type of player. Whether you enjoy exploring untamed worlds, strategizing through card-based combat, or blasting your way through pixelated enemies, this month's free offerings deliver diverse and high-quality gameplay experiences. Also read: GTA 6 is delayed: 10 new games you can enjoy before the May 2026 release It's a strong showing that continues to demonstrate the value of the PlayStation Plus subscription model, especially for gamers seeking new adventures without the extra cost.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《方舟：生存進化》新DLC遭批用AI生成預告太明顯！玩家社群、百萬訂閱創作者接連開罵
知名開放世界生存遊戲《方舟：生存進化》（ARK: Survival Evolved），近日 GDC 2025 開發者大會上，官方正式公開新 DLC「Ark: Aquatica」預告片，卻沒想到引發了玩家社群的強烈不滿。這款由 Snail Games 開發的 DLC，主打全新的水下世界探險，預告片卻被社群指出大量使用 AI 生成畫面，痛批開發商行為丟臉又不尊重。 首度曝光的「Ark: Aquatica」預告片除了開頭幾秒的遊戲實機畫面外，其餘部分疑似都是由 AI 生成的水下場景。這些 AI 生成的畫面，出現了色彩詭異、海底生物細節模糊和背景混合在一起、動畫不自然等問題，讓底下回應的玩家們批評丟臉：「請把《方舟》系列版權賣給其他人吧」、「當官方預告沒有任何真實的動畫和遊戲畫面時」、「太丟臉了吧，展示新預告卻都是用 AI 完成」、「等不及看到完全由 AI 製作的道歉影片了」、「當預告片使用 AI 生成、毫無想像力時，"為夢想而生"這句口號就變得狂妄又荒謬。太離譜了。」 就連《方舟：生存進化》知名 YouTube 百萬訂閱內容創作者 Syntac 也直言：「這太噁心了，你們應該感到羞恥。」 《方舟：生存進化》的原始開發商是 Studio Wildcard，後來轉去開發 Unreal Engine 5 的重製版遊戲《方舟: 生存飛升》（ARK: Survival Ascended）以及尚未推出的續作《方舟2》，原版則是交給 Snail Games 負責。玩家們猜測 Snail Games 是為了節省成本，所以才大量使用 AI 生成畫面，影片內容完全沒有透露任何新 DLC 的玩法或機制，因此認為這種做法非常不尊重玩家。 ARK: Aquatica is being developed by @SnailGamesUSA Colorado, please follow them for more Wildcard remains entirely dedicated to the production of ARK: Survival Ascended & ARK 2, and we're excited to bring ARK: Lost Colony to you later this year! — ARK: Survival Ascended (@survivetheark) March 18, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
