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Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube794kFollowing the announcement of DOOM: The Dark Ages last week, the retro-releases DOOM + DOOM II have today received a new update on the Switch and multiple other platforms adding multiplayer mod support.There's also a Switch-specific update, allowing 'mod subscriptions' to work between multiple user profiles. Here are the latest patch notes in full (via Bethesda's Slayers Club):On this page: DOOM + DOOM II Switch Update 2 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch NotesSubscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube794kWatch on YouTube DOOM + DOOM II Update 2 Release Notes (28th January 2025)Update 2 adds Multiplayer Mod support for DOOM + DOOM II and game improvements/fixes!ImprovementsAll PlatformsMultiplayer ModsHosts need to activate the mod before entering the multiplayer menuPlayers will need to subscribe to the same mod before joining a matchWe recommend using room codes to join modified matchesMods must be authored with Vanilla DOOM, DeHackEd, MBF21 or BOOM to be compatibleGeneralResolved an issue in which some red doors did not display as red on the automapFixed multiple crashes reported by the community when loading game savesImproved text line wrapping legibility for mod descriptions in Asian languagesRemoved map prefix from intermission screen to be consistent with original game behaviorMultiplayerItems can now be picked up by all players in co-op mission playAdded spectator mode when players are dead and waiting to respawn in co-op mission play (it can also be initiated manually from the scoreboard button)Fixed an issue in which disabling the crosshair would also turn off player name and co-op respawn text displayThere are now more than 4 player colors available in game and on scoreboardsResolved an issue in which players would lose weapons when respawning in co-op using modern rulesFixed an issue in which the cross-platform friends menu could not be properly backed out of when no friends were availableFurther optimized multiplayer networking codeAddressed crosshair centering issue in certain splitscreen configurationsIntermission animations now run at the correct speed in splitscreen modeModsThe mod downloader can now process more than the first 100 subscribed modsNintendo SwitchModsMod subscriptions will now work between multiple user profilesFor Mod Creators on PCMod screenshots with spaces and other non-alphanumeric characters in their file names will now upload correctly in most casesMod Compatibility UpdatesMBF21 instant kill sectors were incorrectly killing non-enemy actorsMBF21 instant kill sectors will fire immediately when a monster enters them, instead of waitingBOOM and MBF21 effects that kill monsters will deal 1 million damage instead of 10000 damage in order to fix mods that used monsters with high HP values to create an invulnerable enemyBOOM generic floor actions were not selecting the right neighbor when finding which sector ceiling or floor height they needed to move toPlayers can hurt and shoot projectiles at their own voodoo dolls (aka player model / clone), to be consistent with the original gameENTERPIC in UMAPINFO is correctly shown for the map you are entering instead of the map you just leftDeHackEd strings for BOOM keys can now be replaced through DEH patchesBOOM line action 242 (Deep water) will now transfer ceiling and floor lightingNow avoids crashing for invalid sized demos when playing the demoloopMaps using DMAPINFO will print the map name on automap, level select, and savegamesChanging DeHackEd ammo type will now actually change the ammo typeFixed Berzerk Factor not calculating correctly in the A_WeaponMeleeAttack MBF21 codepointerFixed BTSX Episode 1 and Episode 2 demo playback not rendering fullscreenMods that override DOOM (1993) Episodes 1-3 will use the correct intermission screenMBF21 A_Lower codepoint now checks for an invalid weapon before changing weapons if out of ammoIf you haven't checked out DOOM and DOOM 2 yet on the Switch, id Software rolled out an enhanced re-release of these classics last August. You can see this version in action in the trailer above and learn more in our previous coverage here on Nintendo Life. More Doomier than everPure Xbox"I mean who doesn't want that?"Update: Confirmed by MicrosoftWill you be checking out the latest updates? Let us know in the comments.[source slayersclub.bethesda.net]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. 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Image: NintendoAt the end of last year, Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete - a "complete" version of the previous free-to-play mobile title which has now officially ended its service.As part of the launch of this new paid version, Nintendo has been offering residents a limited-time discount on the game - dropping it down to just $9.99 / 8.99. If you haven't purchased it for this price and were considering picking it up, now might be the time to do it, as this offer will be expiring on 31st January 2025.After this, the price of the game will double - bumping it up to $19.99 / 17.99."Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is now available! The introductory price is $9.99 USD / 9.99 EUR until January 31. We are thrilled to welcome both returning and new players to the campsite!"One other thing, you'll also have until 2nd June 2025 to transfer your Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp save data to the paid version. This will require you to have access to a Nintendo Account and link the account to the new game. You can find out more about how to transfer this save data on Nintendo's website. Pay it, keep itThe paid version replaces it next monthWe're not crying, YOU'RE cryingHave you given the paid version of Pocket Camp a go yet? Let us know in the comments.[source gonintendo.com]Related GamesShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesOpinion: My Daughter Made Me Realise That Mario Wonder's Difficulty Options Need WorkYoshi or Nabbit, make your choiceRandom: Donkey Kong Country's Artist Reacts To Nintendo's Redesign"Everything changes!"69 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Supercharge' eShop Sale (North America)Every game we scored 9/10 or higherPSA: Don't Fall For This New 'Wukong' Game On The Switch eShopYou cheeky monkey

In BriefPosted:6:10 PM PST January 28, 2025Image Credits:NanoStockk / Getty ImagesSoftBank to invest $500M in robotics startup SkildAISoftBank is negotiating a $500 million investment in Skild AI, a software company building a foundational model for robotics at a $4 billion valuation, Bloomberg and Financial Times reported.The two-year-old company raised its previous funding round of $300 million at a $1.5 billion valuation last July from investors including Jeff Bezos, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Coatue Management.The companys AI model can be applied to various types of robots, Skild founders Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta told TechCrunch last July. They said the generalized model can be modified for a specific domain and use case.The intersection of robotics and AI has witnessed substantial investor interest.Over the recent year, investors, particularly Bezos, have increased their funding to AI-powered robotics companies.Physical Intelligence, a startup that raised $400 million at a $2 billion pre-money valuation in November, is another startup claiming to be developing brains for a broad range of robots. Jeff Bezos, Lux Capital, and Thrive Capital led that round.Last February, Figure AI, a startup building an AI-powered humanoid robot, raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation from Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, Nvidia, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, and Jeff Bezos (through Bezos Expeditions).Topics

The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or possibly part of an elaborate plan by its hedge fund parent company to short Nvidia and other tech stocks. Whichever it might be (maybe both?), DeepSeek and its large language model has made some major waves. Now, its catching the eye of data protection watchdogs.In what appears to be the first major move from one such watchdog since DeepSeek went positively viral in recent days, Euroconsumers, a coalition of consumer groups in Europe, has with the Italian Data Protection Authority filed a complaint related to how DeepSeek handles personal data in relation to GDPR, the data protection regulatory framework in Europe.The Italian DPA confirmed today that it subsequently wrote to DeepSeek with a request for information. A rischio i dati di milioni di persone in Italia, it notes. (The data of millions of Italians is at risk.) DeepSeek has 20 days to respond.One key detail about DeepSeek that many noticed is the service is made and operates out of China. Per its privacy policy, this includes the information and data that DeepSeek collects and stores, which is also housed in its home country.DeepSeek also briefly notes in its policy that when it transfers data to China from the country where DeepSeek is being used, it does so in accordance with the requirements of applicable data protection laws.But Euroconsumers the organization that brought a successful case against Grok last year over how it used data to train its AI and the Italian DPA want more detail.Addressing Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence, the Italian DPA said it wants to know what personal data is collected, from which sources, and for which purposes including what information is used to train its AI system along with what the legal basis is for processing. It also wants more details on those servers in China.Further, it writes in its information request, it wants to know in the event that personal data is collected through web scraping activities, how users who are registered and those not registered to the service have been or are informed about the processing of their data.The news outlet MLex notes that Euroconsumers also highlighted that there are no details regarding how DeepSeek protects or restricts minors on its services, from age verification to how it handles minors data.(DeepSeeks age policy notes that it is not intended for users under the age of 18, although it does not provide a way to enforce that. For those between the ages of 14 and 18, DeepSeek suggests these younger users read through the privacy policy with an adult.)The consumer groups and the Italian watchdog are the first to make a move against DeepSeek. They might not be the last, although follow-ups may not be as swift.Earlier today, DeepSeek was a prime topic at a press conference at the European Commission. Thomas Regnier, Commission Spokesperson for Tech Sovereignty, was asked whether there are concerns at the European level over DeepSeek related to security, privacy, and censorship. Yet the main message was: its too soon to say anything about any investigations.The services offered in Europe will respect our rules, Regnier noted, adding that the AI Act applies to all AI services offered in the region.He declined to say whether DeepSeek, in the EUs estimation, respected those rules or not. He was then asked whether the apps censorship on topics that are politically sensitive in China fell afoul of free speech rules in Europe and if that merited an investigation. These are very early stages, Im not talking about an investigation yet, Regnier said quickly in response. Our framework is solid enough to tackle potential issues if they are here.We have contacted DeepSeek regarding the Italian DPA complaint and will update this post as more information becomes available.

From executive producer Noah Hawley, the original sci-fi/horror series set in the Alien universe hits Hulu this Summer.

The Borne Ultimatum writer replaces previous scribe Steven Knight; the untitled film follows the rebuilding of the New Jedi Order and the powers that rise to tear it down.

Located within the Fairview Cemetery in Chicopee, Massachusetts, this lovely memorial chapel serves as an everlasting love letter from one spouse to another. Justin Spaulding (1838-1906) was a wealthy grocer who operated stores locally and amassed quite a sizable fortune. He and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (Cooley) Spaulding, lived in a large Queen Anne home and would bequeath substantial funds to the City in their will. Justin died in 1906, and Sarah would die a year later, and as they do not appear to have had any children, they became benefactors to the town, partially funding the construction of the towns first purpose-built library and this memorial chapel in the Fairview Cemetery. Over $6,000 was spent on this chapel, with plans drawn by architects Eugene Clarence Gardner and his son, George C. Gardner. The Classical Revival building is constructed of yellow brick with stone trim and ornament, with a notable eternal flame motif in the gable.

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Qualcomm at the 2025 Consumer Electronics ShowNurPhoto via Getty ImagesQualcomm, long known for its leadership in connectivity and mobile innovation, is driving a path toward diversification that includes game-changing moves into new territory. Under CEO Cristiano Amon, the company is leveraging its expertise in connectivity, AI, and integrated platforms to reduce its reliance on handsets and expand into high-growth markets such as automotive, industrial IoT, edge computing, and next-generation computing devices.While the company lays out a long-term vision based on diversification, its reach beyond handsets is nothing new. For several years, in fact, Qualcomm has been a transformative player in the automotive industry, capitalizing on its strengths in connectivity and AI to push the boundaries of innovation. Qualcomm is now extending that influence into new AI-enabled edge and industrial IoT markets, hoping to solidify its role as a leader in segments that are the new focus for digital transformation.Qualcomms Diversification StrategyAt its Investor Day in December, Amon expanded on Qualcomms long-term strategy, centered on aggressive diversification. Amon told the audience that the company aims to achieve a 50-50 revenue split between handsets and non-handset markets by the end of the decade.Diversification is not a new concept for Qualcomm. The company already has a strong presence in automotive and entered the AI PC market last year. However, it is now using its success in automotive as a template for expanding into the edge and industrial IoT markets. Qualcomms approach is built on four key pillars:Technology Leadership: Advanced AI capabilities and a robust portfolio of chipsets and software solutions.Scalability: Modular and adaptable solutions that address the needs of diverse industries.Revenue Diversification: Expanding into non-handset markets to balance growth opportunities.Disciplined Execution: Balancing investment in new opportunities with operational efficiency.Automotive MomentumOne of Qualcomms biggest success stories outside of handsets is its rapid ascent in the automotive industry. The Snapdragon Digital Chassis, an integrated platform combining connectivity, digital cockpit systems, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), has positioned Qualcomm as a leader in this sector.MORE FOR YOUThe key to Qualcomm's success is its approach to treating vehicles as computing platforms. This allows OEMs to transform their cars into digital products, making Qualcomm's hardware-software integration a critical differentiator. Its an approach that resonates with the automotive industry.At its December 2024 Investor Day event, Qualcomm revealed that its automotive design-win pipeline has grown from $13 billion in 2021 to an impressive $45 billion in 2024. The company expects automotive-related revenue to exceed $4 billion by fiscal 2026, $8 billion by 2029, and $9 billion by 2031. This growth reflects the expansion of the automotive TAM from $50 billion to $100 billion and Qualcomm's competitive edge in the sector.Its most recently reported quarter bears this out. The company reported that in fiscal Q4 2024 automotive revenue reached $899 million, up 68% year-over-year. It was also its fifth consecutive quarter of growth in the segment. It projected 50% growth in fiscal 2025.Qualcomm has several notable automotive design wins with luxury automakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, where Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms are utilized for advanced infotainment systems. Qualcomm also has a broad-reaching engagement with Cadillac, which is incorporating the Snapdragon Digital Cockpit, Auto Connectivity, and Ride Platforms into its vehicles.Expanding to Edge and IoT MarketsEdge computing is revolutionizing how data is processed by bringing computation closer to the source, rather than relying solely on centralized cloud systems. Fueled by AI and 5G connectivity, edge computing reduces latency, enhances privacy, and optimizes operational efficiency by bringing AI directly to where data is generated and used.These benefits are critical for industrial IoT applications in environments where real-time decision-making is essential. Qualcomm, with its deep expertise in mobility, connectivity, and AI, is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. The company's IoT segment, which includes consumer, networking, and industrial applications, generated $5.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $14 billion by 2029.While the opportunity is significant, Qualcomm faces strong competition from companies like Nvidia and Intel, which have formidable expertise in GPUs and AI infrastructure. Additionally, addressing the needs of diverse vertical segments requires seamless integration of hardware and software, a challenge like that faced in the automotive sector.To better navigate this competitive landscape, Qualcomm is applying its successful automotive playbook. One key tenet of that playbook is fostering partnerships, while another delivers full-stack, end-to-end solutions that customers can easily adapt to. The company is already executing these initiatives.Qualcomm has a long-standing collaboration with Accenture to implement edge AI and IoT solutions for smarter manufacturing, energy optimization, and enhanced retail experiences. By combining Qualcomm's hardware platforms with Accenture's system integration expertise, the two companies are working together to deliver industry-specific digital transformation roadmaps.Additionally, Qualcomm has partnered with Deloitte to advance industrial IoT solutions. This collaboration integrates Qualcomms chipset technology and AI capabilities with Deloittes strategic consulting and deployment frameworks. The partnership is focused on accelerating edge computing adoption in smart factories, logistics, and real-time analytics.Analysts TakeQualcomm's diversification strategy is an ambitious but necessary step toward reducing its reliance on handsets and tapping into high-growth markets. By focusing on automotive, industrial IoT, and edge computing, the company can leverage its strengths to establish itself as a key enabler of the AI-driven future. Its integrated platforms, ecosystem partnerships, and proven track record of execution provide a strong foundation for sustained growth.Edge and automotive are intensely competitive segments. Nvidia is its most comparable competitor in the automotive space. During its latest earnings call, Nvidia said that the automotive segment generated $449 million for the company, up 72% year-over-year. During his keynote at the recent 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke at length about automotive, which he sees as an extension of Nvidia's robotics strategy. To Nvidia, the car is just another robot.Despite the competition, Qualcomm is well-positioned for success. It has a leadership position in connectivity and a long history of collaborating to enable OEM-specific platforms. It has also demonstrated that its products can excel outside its handset business. Earnings and pipeline are strong and growing in these new segments, and CEO Cristiano Amon has publicly committed to a strategy anchored in diversification.Qualcomm has a strong play where its innovations are set to power the vehicles we drive and the connected devices and systems that define modern life. As it broadens its horizons, the potential for growth and industry impact remains high. With ambitious goals and a clear vision, Qualcomm is not just diversifying its redefining its role in the technology landscape.