Skin trading
Yubico and Microsoft have partnered to provide smart card redirection for iOS and iPadOS Windows App users, which is available in preview starting in version 11.0.4. The Yubico integration supports the latest YubiKey 5 portfolio csgocase.net.
The chroma value determines the color space used for encoding. By default, the chroma value is set to 4:2:0, which provides a good balance between image quality and network bandwidth. You can increase the default chroma value to 4:4:4 to improve image quality. You don’t need to use GPU acceleration to change the default chroma value.
We’ve made improvements to Microsoft Teams for Azure Virtual Desktop. Most importantly, Azure Virtual Desktop now supports audio and video optimization for the Windows Desktop client. Redirection improves latency by creating direct paths between users when they use audio or video in calls and meetings. Less distance means fewer hops, which makes calls look and sound smoother. Learn more at Use Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop.
Earlier this year Bigpoint made headlines for its pragmatic approach to pay-to-win business models in free-to-play MMOs. Today, Gamesbrief has published a story illustrating just how successful such strategies can be. Bigpoint recently made a rare space drone available in its DarkOrbit MMO. While this isn’t newsworthy in and of itself, what caught our attention was the €1000 price tag. Our eyebrows arched a little higher as Bigpoint producer Simon Davis revealed that upwards of 2000 people bought one of the drones over a four-day period. If you’re counting at home, that’s over €2 million (nearly $2.7 million) in four days from a single virtual item.
Exclusive game items
For gaming businesses, understanding how exclusive in-game items work and their practical implications is essential for successful game development, monetization, and player engagement. Here are some practical implications:
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The Blue Party Hat in RuneScape, despite having no in-game advantages, was sold for a considerable $4,500. Its rare drop rate and limited availability during a holiday event make it one of the most coveted items in the game.
Microtransactions refer to small, optional purchases made within a game, typically for virtual items or currency. Exclusive in-game items are often offered through microtransactions, allowing players to acquire desirable assets for a fee.
Create a Competitive Advantage: Well-designed exclusive in-game items can differentiate a game from competitors and attract a larger player base. This can lead to increased player retention, word-of-mouth recommendations, and a stronger brand presence in the gaming industry.
Inventory update in a popular game
Rensje: One of the most entertaining inventory systems I have ever used in a game is that of Astroneer. The space-based survival game doesn’t have the most original premise, but its almost Playmobil-like art style and tactile world are quite unique.
The Resident Evil franchise experimented with its inventory system in Resident Evil 4, although many players enjoyed this new addition it appears to be the only game in Capcom’s franchise that used it in the end. Key Items and treasures no longer took up space in the player’s inventory and instead went into their own separate section that had no space limit.
Unreal Tournament 1999 represents the classic arena shooter implementation of the inventory system. The only items you can interact with, inventory-wise, are weapons. All other items (health boosts, armor etc.) are automatically applied. As such, the only thing you need to worry about in UT is which weapon to swap to!
Thankfully, players can upgrade their vessel to make more space for the items they wish to collect while avoiding the dangers of the deep. Besides upgrading the hull of the ship, players also have a storage box where they can put all resources they don’t plan on selling.
Rensje: One of the most entertaining inventory systems I have ever used in a game is that of Astroneer. The space-based survival game doesn’t have the most original premise, but its almost Playmobil-like art style and tactile world are quite unique.
The Resident Evil franchise experimented with its inventory system in Resident Evil 4, although many players enjoyed this new addition it appears to be the only game in Capcom’s franchise that used it in the end. Key Items and treasures no longer took up space in the player’s inventory and instead went into their own separate section that had no space limit.
New items for weapon customization
We’ll get to fixing that, but first, a little cleanup: open up your WolvenKit & rename your overridden tweak file to “hand_of_midas.yaml”. We will store all the edits that need to be done to our new weapon in this file.
The main thing that makes an iconic weapon so special is its iconic mod. These are like any other weapon mod, but hidden from the UI. Before you start hacking up your own, it is very important you have a look at the existing Iconic Mods in game.
The update introduces a significant adjustment to sniper rifles in gameplay. The S7 Sniper Rifle and Flexfire Sniper feature ricocheting bullets, adding a new layer of tactical strategy to gameplay. This capability could lead to some impressive “bank shots” and memorable moments in the game.
The customizations you make to your weapons are saved in user/mods/tyfon-weaponcustomizer/customizations.json. It’s safe to delete this file if you want to discard all of your customizations. Do not edit it unless you are 100% sure of what you are doing.
Halo Infinite’s May 2025 update, “Operation: Last Stand,” brings a massive content boost, including a new Operation Pass, power weapon, and revamped Firefight mode. The update also adds enhanced weapon customization and sandbox upgrades, further enriching the game. This significant release showcases the game’s ongoing development and commitment to improvement.