HoYoverse Opens Signups for Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Technical Test
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HoYoverse has opened signups for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) technical test for its soon-to-be-released fantasy action role-playing game (ARPG), Zenless Zone Zero . March 30 saw more than 30 million people register The company confirmed on March 30 that the global Zenless Zone Zero pre-registrations had already exceeded 30 million.
The third closed beta registration started on April 10 at 11:00 and will run through April 17, ending at 15:00 (UTC+8). This PS5-specific technical test is set to be held on April 25, separate from the “Amplifying Test”.
HoYoverse has been working on the highly anticipated fantasy ARPG Zenless Zone Zero for a couple of years now. Closed beta testing for the game started in August 2022. This, and pre-registration for interest in the game started in early November last year.
With the release date for PC, mobile, and PS5 expected to be late 2024, HoYoverse wants to get more user feedback from the PlayStation 5 technical test. Zenless Zone Zero is set in the post-apocalyptic world of New Eridu (the last surviving city after the annihilation of contemporary civilization), and players will take on the role of Proxies seeking shelter after the mysterious event.
The signup announcement mentioned that “the game is still in the development stage, and as such, content found in the beta test does not represent the final quality”. However, it is expected that this technical test will give players a glimpse into the final look of Zenless Zone Zero .
The signup is essentially a survey , so people who have previously expressed interest in the game by pre-registering will also need to complete the new survey to be considered for the test.
The only twist is that successfully submitting the survey will “earn” interested gamers a chance to participate in the test, meaning that not all who register might be selected for the test play. Additionally, “this test is only open to users aged 16 and above,” HoYoverse mentioned in the announcement.
Key details regarding the test include its limited account nature, absence of payment options, and data deletion upon completion of the test. The test will be exclusively available on the PlayStation 5 platform and will require at least 40 GB of storage space. It’s different from the Amplifying tests done on PC and mobile platforms for the same game.
While HoYoverse has yet to disclose the exact testing dates, the development team assures eager players that more information will be forthcoming. Because of changes in regulation, there will be no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or stringent rules regarding sharing gameplay details or visual media.
As stated in the test announcement, “No strict rules will be applied to the test on the sharing, discussion, and distribution of test content.” However, participants are cautioned against engaging in improper conduct, piracy, or other prohibited activities to avoid legal repercussions.
New Swedish App Pays People to Report Wrongly Parked Cars
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A new app launched in Sweden allows people to take photos of wrongly parked cars and report them for money. The app is currently available to users in Uppsala and will launch in several major cities shortly, according to the company’s CEO.
“ Scout Park is a Swedish gig economy app that allows anyone aged 16 and above with a Swedish social security number to earn money on the go by helping parking attendants find people who do not follow the parking rules in the community,” Erik Englund, CEO of the company, told Euronews.
The person making the report simply takes a photo of the car, including the number plate, and uploads it in the Scout Park app. The app will then notify them of any nearby traffic attendant and when the officer is on their way.
Erik Englund explained that if the tip leads to an inspection by a traffic warden and the car owner gets a ticket, the individual who initiated the tip earns 100 Krona (almost $10 USD). “Well, it’s never fun to get a parking ticket. The app does more good than harm,” says Englund.
His LinkedIn page elaborates, “The reason why it’s all about parking enforcement is not that I hate motorists or that I’m completely zealous about law and order, but only that I saw the opportunity in this industry to realize my vision of creating the world’s easiest extra job, that anyone can do at any time and get money in their account instantly.”
A few people have criticized the innovation as not adding value to society, but Englund believes that Scout Park will ensure that no-parking zones are respected, everyone plays by the same rules, and there’s hassle-free access to designated areas for anyone relying on accessible pathways.
