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by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:54- Categories:
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The console business – including Steam Box – isn’t sustainable in its current form according to Richard Garriott.The Ultima creator and Portalarium founder told us that he sees consoles as a middleman that’s no longer necessary.“Tablets are becoming so powerful, your television is already connected to the internet and frankly it’spowerful. And there’s a cloud of computing behind there that’s easily accessed, so I’m going, ‘Why in the long run do we need a console? All you really need is a controller’. It’s going to be interesting to see how consoles evolve in the next few iterations to see if they can find some new compelling reason to exist. Because, at least from my perspective, I think their days might be numbered.”So what of Valve’s Steam Box? Garriott admires the technology, but maintains that the idea of an extra box under the TV might be ‘streamlined out’.“Valve’s product is one I only know cursorily,” he says. “But the case I’ll still go back to make is the same. I think digital distribution with things like Steam is great, I actually think that people need to have convenient, ubiquitous access to digital content, and Steam is not only a great way to buy it, but also to stream it. The technology of Steam is fantastic.“But I look at it and go, ‘Steam can be delivered on anything, you don’t need a particular piece of hardware’. It could be on your television, in the cloud, on your phone, on a computer. If I watch Hulu or one of the digital movie services, I can start watching on my phone or my tablet, and flick it up to my TV. When the definition of a controller and the definition of a screen is so freely interchangeable, why do I need another particular piece of hardware? People are going to want to streamline, and consoles seem like they might be streamlined out.”Garriott has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ultima’s spiritual successor Shroud Of The Avatar, but while he might question the next PlayStation’s relevance, he hasn’t ruled out a PS4 port.“We’re developing on the Unity platform, and one of the great advantages of that is that we can cross-compiles to basically, everything,” he says. “We can already make a build for PC or Mac or Linux even without difficulty.“As a gamer myself, I spend about half of my time playing on PC, and the other half playing on tablets, so I would really love to see SOTA shoehorn onto a tablet. Currently it does, so I have a tablet build that I test and look at the game on myself. And whenever platforms can run it well, there’s no reason we wouldn’t want to cross-compile onto those platforms.”...
http://www.edge-online.com/news/garr...-are-numbered/by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:42- Categories:
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US retailer's 'first to know' list for Sony's new console reaches 600,000
Demand is "strong" for the PlayStation 4 says the president of major US retailer GameStop.
Over 600,000 have signed up for the mailing list to be the "first to know" of any new information or preorder listings for Sony's next generation console.
"With only a glance at the PS4, gamers are excited and eager to know more," said GameStop president Tony Bartel.
"Within just a few weeks, more than 600,000 people have signed up, showing strong demand for this new console."
The PS4 was officially announced last month at a media event in New York City, so Sony is understandably pleased that so many have willingly signed up for something as unappealing as a mailing list.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...stop-President
...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:37- Categories:
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Rendering and level creation tech steps up for next generation game creators
Finnish tools maker Umbra Software has released its Umbra 3 middleware for the PlayStation 4.
Umbra 3 enhances real-time graphics performance and productivity with automatic occluder generation and software-based occlusion culling.
Umbra aims to improve the development workflow with its middleware by enabling both rapid content iteration and the creation of more sophisticated levels and more detailed graphical content. The software automatically generates occluders from “polygon soup”, giving artists more time to work on making their gameworlds look as attractive as they can.
Several games in production are currently using Umbra 3 in PlayStation 4 titles, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by CD Projekt Red and Destiny by Bungie.
“The PlayStation 4 is a massive leap in processing power and technology. There are several developers taking advantage of Umbra 3 on the PlayStation 4 platform so it’s exciting for us to see how they leverage our software to generate next generation experiences” said Umbra Software CTO Otso Mäkinen.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...ailable-on-PS4
...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:34- Categories:
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Piston maker and Valve disagree over their involvement with the microcomputer
Valve seems to have ruffled some feathers with its recent assertion that it is not connected in any way with Xi3’s Piston Steam Box.
A statement from Valve yesterday claimed that the company “began some exploratory work with Xi3 last year, but currently has no involvement in any product of theirs".
However, a strongly-worded response from Xi3 has reiterated Valve’s commitment to the project.
"We reaffirm the fact that we received an investment from Valve Corporation and we did so with Valve's written permission," Xi3 founder, president and CEO Jason Sullivan stated.
"Second, we were asked to build a product specifically for Valve, and both companies showcased this product – the Piston Console – in their respective booths at CES 2013. Then, during a meeting with Valve at CES, Gabe Newell personally asked me that we not disclose additional information about our relationship with Valve. We have honoured that request and will continue to do so.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...over-Steam-Box
...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:30- Categories:
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And 37 per cent possess a phone of the smart variety.
Pew Research has surveyed a group of American teens aged 12-17 and finds that 78 per cent of them own a mobile phone. The number declines to 37 per cent for smartphone ownership, but the number is up significantly from 23 per cent in 2011.
Such widespread access to their own devices means that one in four teens say they are now mobile-mostly web users, browsing by their phones rather than desktops and laptops. Meanwhile, 23 per cent of teens own a tablet.
Mary Madden, senior researcher for the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project and co-author of the report, said: "The nature of teens’ internet use has transformed dramatically — from stationary connections tied to shared desktops in the home to always-on connections that move with them throughout the day.
"In many ways, teens represent the leading edge of mobile connectivity, and the patterns of their technology use often signal future changes in the adult population."
The results are based on data carried out during Q3 2012.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...-tablet/020851 ...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:27- Categories:
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Android is the leading go-to OS for OEMs such as Samsung, which doesn't possess its own operating system, with the open Google platform supporting third party smartphones and tablets alike.
And with Android possessing such widespread ubiquity in the tablet space via the Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab and beyond, IDC says the Google OS will topple the iPad's domination of the tablet space this year.
The researcher predicts that the Android share of the tablet space will hit 48.8 per cent in 2013, which is a revision of the previously expected 41.5 per cent share, following a 2012 sales growth. Meanwhile, Apple's iPad has long reigned supreme and bagged a 51 per cent market share in 2012, which is set to decline to 46 per cent this year.
In the long term, both iOS and Android will lose share to Windows tablets, though Android will still lead when 2017 rolls around. The switch from iOS to Android leadership comes as the latter offers more variety on the market, particularly with cheaper priced options.
Low-cost tablets are also expected to damage the eReader market, which is thought to have peaked in 2011 with 26.4m units, as a gradual and permanent decline will begin in 2015. IDC also expects the 2013 worldwide tablet market to end with 190.9m tablets shipped, a revision of an earlier 172.4m units.
Jitesh Ubrani, research analyst for IDC's Tablet Tracker, said: "One in every two tablets shipped this quarter was below eight inches in screen size. And in terms of shipments, we expect smaller tablets to continue growing in 2013 and beyond.
"Vendors are moving quickly to compete in this space as consumers realise that these small devices are often more ideal than larger tablets for their daily consumption habits."
Tom Mainelli, research director of tablets. IDC, added: "Microsoft's decision to push two different tablet operating systems, Windows 8 and Windows RT, has yielded poor results in the market so far.
"Consumers aren't buying Windows RT's value proposition, and long term we think Microsoft and its partners would be better served by focusing their attention on improving Windows 8. Such a focus could drive better share growth in the tablet category down the road.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...in-2013/020852 ...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:23- Categories:
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From Capital of Culture to city of gadget lovers, new research from the Gadget Show Live shows that Liverpool residents own more gadgets than those from any other city in the UK.
They polled 1,000 people and found that Liverpudlians, on average, own 40 gadgets, compared to 39 each in Cardiff and 37 in London.
Maybe you're wondering how on earth you get to 40 gadgets - have a look at the list at the end of this article and you'll see that all it takes is owning everything from a smartphone (no surprise), to a sunbed, treadmill and cupcake maker.
“Is it really that surprising that Liverpool has come out top of the tech list and that Scousers have such a love affair with gadgets?” commented the Gadget Show Live’s Spencer Hidge. “Liverpudlians are renowned for their love of music, football and looking good so it makes sense that top tech like sound bars, wireless speakers, 3D TVs and hair straighteners made it onto their list.”
The top ten tech cities in the UK and the number of gadgets they own on average:
- Liverpool - 40
- Cardiff - 39
- London - 37
- Leeds - 32
- Manchester - 30
- Birmingham - 27
- Belfast - 26
- Glasgow - 23
- Edinburgh -19
- Newcastle - 15
And what is supposedly a 'typical' list of gadgets owned by your average Liverpudlian:
- Smartphone
- Tablet
- Laptop
- MP3 player
- Digital camera
- Digital watch
- Digital radio
- Kindle/e-reader
- Portable games console
- Games console
- 3D TV
- LED TV
- Wireless speakers
- iPod dock
- Jacuzzi
- Digital photo frame
- Home cinema system
- Projector
- Satellite TV
- GPS running watch
- Treadmill
- PowerPlate
- Mobile Fitness Apps
- Nike Fuel Band
- Remote controlled toys
- Electric scooter
- In-car stereo
- Hi-tech car security system
- Sat Nav
- In-car DVD players
- Hair straighteners
- Hairdryer
- Heated eyelash curlers
- Sunbed
- Electric razor
- Juicer
- Breville sandwich maker
- Electric blanket
- DVD player
- Cupcake maker
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-the-uk/030493 ...by Published on March 13th, 2013 22:15- Categories:
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Despite the device's reveal not taking place until tomorrow, both UK providers have confirmed they will offer the Galaxy S4 on release.
Samsung is scheduled to launch the newest addition to its flagship smartphone range tomorrow at an Unpacked event held in New York.
However, both EE and Three have beaten the South Korean phone maker to the punch by outright confirming its existence.
Whilst refraining from naming the device, Three said: "The latest flagship addition to the popular Galaxy range of mobile devices will be revealed to the world in New York on March 14th."
Meanwhile, rival UK provider EE took to Twitter to join the S4 speculation, all be it in cryptic fashion. The firm posted a picture of the Galaxy banner currently on show in Times Square to its Twitter feed, whilst telling followers: "Get ready – #theNextGalaxy is on its way…".
Both providers have even gone as far to begin offering pre-orders for the device, which potential buyers can do so here. Unsurprisingly, neither EE or Three confirmed pricing or a potential release date for the device.
The Galaxy S4 is the worst kept secret in the tech world right now, so today's 'leaks' by EE and Three won't have much of an effect. Everyone knows it is coming, and despite actually confirming its latest device as the S4, Samsung has gone as far to hype the device as the newest addition to the Galaxy range.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-orders/030495 ...by Published on March 13th, 2013 00:46- Categories:
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Nintendo's golden goose Shigeru Miyamoto said that the console manufacturer didn't focus on online play until recently because it "would have limited the size of the audience that could enjoy those features."Shigeru Miyamoto....
This outlandish statement came out of a Q&A Miyamoto recently did with the New York Times. When asked about what he found most exciting about games right now, Miyamoto replied, "For a long time at Nintendo we didn't focus as much on online play because for many years doing so would have limited the size of the audience that could enjoy those features. But certainly now we see that so many people are connected to the Internet. It opens up a tremendous amount of possibilities."Yes, you heard that right. Finally, in 2013, enough people have the internet.Regarding the Wii U's disappointing sales, Miyamoto isn't sweating yet. "I think that the Wii U still has a long future," he said. "We really view it as being the ideal device that families are going to want to have connected to that screen in the living room that everyone is going to gather around and watch. Certainly in the short term I would want to see it performing with probably a little more momentum. I think in the long term I'm not at a point where I'm concerned yet."While the Wii U has failed to ignite the market, this isn't the first time a Nintendo product has sold poorly at launch only to pick up momentum later. Both the DS and its true successor, the 3DS, sold poorly on arrival before selling like gangbusters as the years went on. But the console market is more competitive and expensive and it's hard to say if the Wii U will be able to keep up.Ultimately, Miyamoto admitted that, "entertainment is an unpredictable industry" and "Nintendo's stance, over all, is that we don't know where entertainment will take us next."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...those-featuresby Published on March 12th, 2013 23:41- Categories:
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When we got our hands on Acer's initial C7 Chromebook, our chief gripe was its frankly disappointing 4-hour battery life. We now know that Acer had its ear to the ground after launch. It's rolling out a new trim level, the C710-2055, that mends the short runtime and beyond. The new edition carries a 6-cell battery that should give it six hours of battery life -- still not as good as the 6.5 hours of Samsung's ARM-based Chromebook, but it's at least in the ballpark. Performance should also get a useful kick in the pants now that Acer has doubled the RAM to 4GB. While the upgrades take the newly available C7's price slightly out of impulse purchase range, to $280, it's now a more viable option for those who need more grunt than ARM can currently deliver without venturing into Chromebook Pixelterritory.
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-C710-2055...ords=C710-2055 ...
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