Farworld Labs Raises $1.75 Million to Launch Mobile-Optimized Web3 Gaming Platform
Farworld Labs has raised $1.75 million to launch its decentralized, mobile-optimized Farcade platform for Web3 game development. Scheduled for release in the third quarter, Farcade will enable developers to create crypto-native games integrated with onchain social media. Co-led by Lemniscap and Variant, with participation from Base Ecosystem Fund and Coinbase Ventures, the funding will support collaborations with top-tier studios. Farcade aims to revolutionize mobile gaming by allowing users to play directly within their social media feeds without downloads, making onchain gaming more accessible and seamlessly integrated into everyday mobile use.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Launches to Mixed Reviews
The long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has arrived, bringing with it some of FromSoftware’s toughest encounters. Despite praise for its art direction and world design, the DLC has a “Mixed” review score on Steam. Players cite the high difficulty and aggressive enemy behavior as significant issues, alongside reports of poor PC performance. Despite mixed reviews, the DLC has climbed the ranks to become one of the . While some players relish the challenge, others find it overwhelming, illustrating a divided community response.
Anthropic Launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI Model, Rivals OpenAI and Gemini
Anthropic has unveiled its latest AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, positioning it as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini. Available for web and iOS users, Claude 3.5 Sonnet claims superior reasoning, understanding, and handwriting recognition capabilities. According to benchmarks, Claude 3.5 Sonnet outperforms its predecessor and rivals in 7 out of 9 tests, particularly excelling in visual reasoning tasks.
Black Clover Streams in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam on Tata Play’s Anime Local
Black Clover is now available in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam on Anime Local, Tata Play’s anime channel, airing daily at 7 PM on channel 681. Launched in June, the ad-free Anime Local offers a variety of dubbed anime shows for ₹2 per day, including Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, Sergeant Keroro, Ninjaboy Rantaro, and Rotoban. Subscribers can also stream Black Clover and other shows on the Tata Play mobile app. Similarly, Airtel Digital TV’s Anime Booth broadcasts Black Clover in Hindi.
Champions of Champions Tour Launches Dota 2 Circuit with $400K Prize Pool
Online esports tournament organizer Champions of Champions Tour (CCT) announced its entry into the Dota 2 tournament ecosystem with the CCT Dota 2 Circuit. A division of GRID Esports, CCT has previously organized tournaments for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. The inaugural Dota 2 circuit kicks off on June 24, running until July 3, offering a $400,000 prize pool. The season features eight online tournaments, each with 12 invited teams and a $50,000 prize pool.
