Meta has announced it will not be launching its upcoming multimodal AI model in the European Union due to regulatory concerns. This decision from Meta comes on the heels of Apple’s similar move to exclude the EU from its Apple Intelligence rollout, signalling a growing trend…
Splitgate 2 Leaps Out Of A New Portal Next Year
Splitgate’s combination of Halo-esque first-person shooter with Portal-inspired portal jumping mechanics made it quite the sensation when it launched in open beta in 2021. With its servers regularly buckling under the weight of its players, the game caught lightning in a bottle but petered out when the game finally went 1.0 and simultaneously ceased receiving support in 2022. Now, developer 1047 Games is back with Splitgate 2 and aims to refine the original’s winning formula.
Like the first game, Splitgate 2 will be a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that arms players with a portal gun and more traditional firearms to battle each other in aerial, dimension-hopping combat. The sequel is being built in Unreal Engine 5 and has a new emphasis on factions. Players can suit up to compete in the Sol Splitgate League as members of one of three groups: the agile Aeros, the time-manipulating Meridian, or the trigger-happy Sabrask. According to a press release, “Factions will grant players the ability to choose and progress based on their preferred gameplay style or competitive strategies.” Splitgate 2 will feature new objective-based game modes across new arenas and upgradable weapons.
Additionally, a special Splitgate 2 companion app is available to download now. The app lets players explore the game’s universe through collectibles that unlock in-game rewards when Splitgate 2 launches. It also features quizzes and a new comic series called Splitgate: The Games We Play. The five-issue series will flesh out the backstory of the characters featured in the announcement trailer and additional issues will arrive monthly.
Splitgate 2 launches in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Check out the first batch of screenshots below.
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Tech Advice and Top Tech Tips from Videoguys – Videoguys
On this episode of Videoguys Live, James goes over some frequently asked questions by our viewers and gives you his advice and best tech tips for your live production! Topics for this week include, which NETGEAR Pro AV Switch is right for you, options for wireless production, and what you should consider when building a new production studio.
Watch the full video below:
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What NETGEAR Switch is Right For Me?
- Engineered for AV over IP
- Netgear is committed to ProAV
- Easy to Configure (GUI)
- Presets for NDI HX & NDI 5
- Recommended by all of our partners: PTZOptics, Vizrt, Birddog etc
Terms to Know
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- PoE – 15.4 Watts
- PoE+ – 30 Watts
- PoE++ – 60-100 Watts depending on version
TPD (Total Power Delivery)
- The maximum amount of power a switch can deliver
- A PoE+ switch with 60 watts TPD can only power 2 PoE+ cameras, no matter how many ports it has
SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transceiver)
- Commonly used for optical network connection, but can be copper
- Allows for port flexibility
- SFP – operates @ 1Gbps
- SFP+ – operates @ 10Gbps
NETGEAR M4250 Series Network Switches built for NDI
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What Options Are There For Productions Using NDI Over Wi-Fi?
Kiloview Wireless NDI Encoders with Enhanced Wi-Fi
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Atomos Connect
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Atomos Connect shares your creative vision with your team worldwide and upgrades your Ninja’s I/O with 12G-SDI to HDMI cross-conversion, Wi-Fi 6 (6E for Ninja Ultra) and 1GbE Ethernet, wireless NDI networking and timecode synchronization. Atomos Connect includes a 12G SDI interface for a wide range of professional SDI-equipped cameras, adding to the already huge range of HDMI-supported by the Ninja and Ninja Ultra. The SDI input can also cross convert a signal to the HDMI output, for additional workflow options. |
Atomos Connect is compatible with…
JVC Pro GY-HC500SPCU 4K Connected Camcorder with Sports Overlays with NDI|HX
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BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra PTZ Cameras
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Things We Learned While Redesigning Our Studio
Typically, We talk about Lighting and Video gear. Let’s talk about Floors and Walls today!
Why we choose LVP Vinyl Flooring
- No Static Electricity
- Good sound absorption
- Padding under feet
- Easy to clean
- Scratch Resistant
- Bonus – Looks Great!
For Walls Not on Camera:
- Get sound absorbing Padds/Curtains
- Help absorb sound and reduce echo
- Use dark colors to reduce light bounce
For Green Screen:
- Get chroma Key Green Paint
- High Saturation helps with Keying
- Matte finish reduces Reflection/ Spill
AI Health Coaches: Transforming Personal Wellness Through AI-Driven Recommendations
Integrating mobile and wearable devices with generative AI opens a new era in personal health coaching. This combination, referred to as AI health coach, provides continuous, personalized guidance that traditional methods can’t offer. In this article, we explore this exciting development and discover how this dynamic…
Mikhail Taver, Founder & Managing Partner at Taver Capital Partners – Interview Series
Mikhail Taver is a seasoned investor with two decades of experience in high-level executive positions in prominent financial groups and industrial firms, as well as in investments and strategic consulting. Mikhail has successfully concluded over 250 M&A and private equity transactions for major players in the…
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Artificial intelligence has significantly advanced the field of character creation, providing artists, writers, and developers with powerful tools to realize their concepts. AI character generators have emerged as efficient solutions for creating detailed, unique characters rapidly. These tools, ranging from text-prompt systems to image-based transformations, are…
Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Impressions | GI Show
In this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, we’re sharing our review-in-progress thoughts on two intriguing releases this week. First up, Wesley LeBlanc shares his initial impressions of Capcom’s action/strategy/tower-defense hybrid Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Marcus Stewart then dishes out his time slaying gods in the action souls-like Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Kyle Hilliard unpacks his review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, and we also discuss playing the Concord beta and Zenless Zone Zero before answering some listener questions.
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The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join us every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:39 – Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
00:22:19 – Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
00:38:25 – Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Review
00:47:09 – Concord Beta Test
00:59:05 – Zenless Zone Zero
01:10:33 – Housekeeping and Listener Questions
Sara Joy: Everybody’s Free (To Write Websites)
Sarah Joy’s adaptation of the song “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” (YouTube) originally by Baz Luhrman with lyrics pulled directly from Mary Schmich‘s classic essay, “Wear Sunscreen”. Anyone who has graduated high school since 1999 doesn’t even have …
Sarah Joy: Everybody’s Free (To Write Websites) originally…