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by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:58- Categories:
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It seems like yesterday that we reviewed the inaugural Samsung Series 5 Chromebook running Google's Chrome OS, an operating system for laptops based on Chrome. It was, from the start, a world in which everything from music playback to document creation happened in browser tabs. Since we last checked in a year ago, Google has addressed some early complaints -- the browser can actually stream Netflixnow! -- but it's only just getting around to ticking off some other long-standing grievances, like multitasking.
The company just announced two new Chrome OS devices -- the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 and Chromebox Series 3 -- and both run a spanking-new build of the OS that ushers in a simplified desktop with customizable wallpaper and the ability to minimize, maximize and close windows -- oh my! More importantly, you can now view multiple windows onscreen, edit docs offline and pin shortcuts to the bottom of the screen -- a combination that promises some seriously improved multitasking. Other goodies: built-in Google Music, Google+ and Hangouts, along with a basic photo editor, redesigned music player and enhanced remote desktop app. So does all this add up to an upgrade meaty enough to make the skeptics give Chrome OS a second look? Could it be time for you to get the low-tech person in your life a Chromebook? Let's see.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/c...ew-version-19/ ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:55- Categories:
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Microsoft has patented an online personal appearance adviser for those of us without a hotline straight through to Put This On's Jesse Thorn. Simply upload a pair of pictures of yourself in different hair, makeup and clothing choices and let the denizens of the internet vote on which one makes you look the best. Sounding similar to HotorNot and FaceMash, this patent purports to shift the emphasis to help the style-challenged choose a suitable wardrobe. We just hope the company built in some snark-protection -- or else we might see plenty of ingenues with ruined self esteem arrive at the opera in a dinosaur costume.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/m...-image-patent/ ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:53- Categories:
- PS3 News
SCEE to get its own PlayStation certified gaming zone at the venue
The O2 will become home to a PlayStation certified gaming zone thanks to a new partnership between the London venue and Sony.
As Sony's official Screen Partner Sony will supply 280 Bravia televisions to the venue, as well as PlayStations and Vitas so visitors to the O2 can get hands on with the consoles.
"The Official Screen Partnership with The O2 represents a true Sony United showcase of our best technology, content and brand experiences, and a platform via which Sony's full entertainment proposition can be most effectively demonstrated to our customers," said Sonys GM of brand and consumer marketing Matt Coombe.
"Sony's connected devices offer a much richer experience for our customers and, combined with some of the best content available, that experience also looks and sounds better than ever before."
The O2 sees around 8 million visitors a year, and features an indoor arena, exhibition spaces, a club and a cinema. Sony Music and Sony Pictures will also contribute content.
"There are obvious synergies between a global entertainment brand like Sony and an internationally recognised music and entertainment venue like The O2, so we're delighted that we've been able to form this partnership," added SVP of Europe for AEG Global Partnerships, Paul Samuels.
"At The O2 we're always looking for ways to improve and enhance the visitors' experience and Sony's proposition will provide The O2 with state-of-the-art audio visual technology and a unique fan interaction experience."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...o2-screen-deal
...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:45- Categories:
- Playstation Vita News
Sony may be changing up its paid subscription service
According to a report by Eurogamer, Sony is preparing a revamp of its PlayStation Plus paid online service, with a full reveal at its E3 2012 press event. Multiple sources told Eurogamer that one of the ways Sony will improve the service is by providing top-tier titles to subscriber for free. This will be an expansion of the current PlayStation Plus program which gives users limited time access to certain PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network titles.
The sources have also pointed to improved PlayStation Vita integration for Plus subscribers. The portable version of the service will offer exclusive titles, DLC, and cloud options, allowing subscribers to access their saves and content without connecting to a PC or PS3.
This revamp of PlayStation Plus may come with a redesigned PlayStation Store including purchases made from a user's PC.http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...nys-e3-efforts
...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:41- Categories:
- Wii U News
"Nintendo has the most to lose or gain this E3. Their backs are against the wall," says Jesse Divnich.
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In this analyst roundtable (following our look atMicrosoft and Sony at E3), we examine what is arguably the most important of the three E3 press conferences: Nintendo. The house that Mario built is no doubt going to do its best to steal the show. Everyone is eager to see what Wii U will really be like.
Nintendo is facing intense scrutiny and has numerous questions to answer, and even with E3 the company may choose to deliberately not answer them all. Will Mario and Zelda both grace Wii U's launch? How much will Wii U cost? Can Nintendo strike a balance to retain its casual Wii audience while also attracting the core Xbox/PlayStation demographic?
It's going to be a very interesting E3 for Nintendo. Here's what the analysts had to say:
Jesse Divnich, EEDAR
Nintendo has the most to lose or gain this E3. Their backs are against the wall as their hardware numbers have fallen below expectations in recent quarters--but it is a position they've been in before and I'd argue some of their best decisions came while under pressure.
"Nintendo needs to demonstrate how Wii U will change gaming in a way that other systems cannot"
Billy Pidgeon
Nintendo is likely to put a big focus on all the third-party partnerships they have obtained for their Wii U line-up. My only concern with Nintendo at E3 is that they might cater too much to the core audience by announcing/showcasing a plethora of HD ports that are already in development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. I think going head-to-head with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is a bad proposition. Nintendo has succeeded on their ability to go against the grain and create demand where there wasn't any before.
And yes, I am more than positive that any HD Wii U port will each have Wii U specific features, but I don't foresee any of them being able to sway gamers who are already entrenched in these franchises on other consoles (Darksiders, Ghost Recon, Assassin's Creed, etc).
I am sure Nintendo will give us the usual Nintendo IP love with numerous Mario and Zelda trailers, which the fans will eat up. Personally, I would prefer that Nintendo focus on why the Wii U can offer a superior differentiating entertainment experience.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...what-to-expect
...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:36- Categories:
- PS3 News
PS3 owners are for the first time being offered full game downloads at a price that’s competitive with the High Street.
Sony America has announced its ‘PS3 Ultimate Deals’ promotion that offers full game downloads as well as all the associated DLC for a cut-down price. 30 per cent is being lopped off as standard, though if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber the discount increases to 50 per cent.
It’s the first time a platform holder has attempted to directly compete with High Street retail – a move that all have admitted they are reluctant to make for fear of alienating retail partners.
For instance, Red Dead Redemption is available with all its DLC and even the Undead Nightmare expansion for just $19.59 for subscribers. InFamous 2 has been cut to $23.79.
Just Cause Ultimate Edition can be had for just $14.69 while Black Ops and all of its DLC, meanwhile, costs $46.54.
MCV has asked Sony if the deal will be replicated in the UK.
Expect to see more activity from platform holders in the digital space as the current generation of machines approaches the final stretch and they begin preparing consumers for what will undoubtedly be a digital-focused next generation of machines.
UPDATE: SCE UK has told MCV that Complete Editions have been available for some time on the European arm of PSN.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-...-prices/096830 ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:35- Categories:
- PS3 News
EA will at next week’s E3 reveal the Battlefield Premium service, according to a retail listing.
Coolshop reckons that the download will go live on June 29th and it is offering a code to access the content for £34.96.
It offers the existing Back to Karkland DLC as well as three future downloads – Close Quarters (June), Armoured Kill (autumn), Aftermath (Q4) and End Game (spring 2013).
Also included are 20 maps, 20 new weapons, ten new vehicles, four new multiplayer modes, 30 assignments and 20 dog tags.
Think of it as an equivalent to Activision’s Call of Duty Elite, although of course Battlefield already offers similar stat-tracking services.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/35-ba...evealed/096834 ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:32- Categories:
- Nintendo DS News
Over half of Professor Layton gamers are female – a much higher profile than seen for the average game.
This week we take a look at the GameVision Brand Map for Professor Layton. GameVision asked 6,729 gamers about this brand. 1,400 had played it within the last six months and 578 of these spoke about the brand in detail.
The popularity of the Professor Layton brand is driven by the ‘mental challenge’ it offers, with 75 per cent of gamers saying this was their most preferred game aspect, more than double the percentage of any other motivator. The level of ‘involvement in the story’ was enjoyed by 37 per cent, while ‘mastering the tricks and skills’ and ‘short play periods’ were each enjoyed by 27 and 22 per cent of players respectively.
Professor Layton is one of few game franchises to have more female players than males. Play rates are highest amongst Spanish and French users, with 20 per cent playing in each country. 46 per cent of players in Europe are under the age of 20, the same as the average game.
Females aged 10 to 14 make up the largest market, accounting for 17 per cent of Professor Layton players, with males aged 15 to 19 comprising a further 14 per cent of the market. No male age group has a higher percentage of players compared to the average game.
The most played games amongst Professor Layton fans include Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (58 per cent), Big Brain Academy (44 per cent) and Wii Fit (42 per cent), suggesting that a large number of players are playing these games mainly for the educational benefits offered.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/brand...-female/096842 ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:27- Categories:
- PSP News
A new colour variant of the PSP will be released at UK retail in July.
The Ice White PSP-E1000 will have an RRP of just £89.99.
The PSP E-1000 was announced last August. It’s a trimmed-down version of the established hardware. As well as being heavier than other models, it also omits Wi-Fi support, though digital games can still be transferred to the device using Sony’s Media Go software.
Crucially, it is compatible with PSP’s extensive UMD software library.
Sony is also trying to associate the launch with its PSP Essential software selection, that offers loads of really great games for just £9.99 a piece.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ice-w...is-july/096845 ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 22:25- Categories:
- DCEmu
MCV asks journalists which titles they’re most looking forward to getting their hands on in Los Angeles...
Dave Cook - Games Editor, NowGamer
I’m most looking forward to Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which sounds a bit naff, but I’m genuinely interested to see what the time-skip to the near future will mean in terms of reinvigorating the CoD template. It could give Treyarch a licence to really shake up the formula and make the franchise fresh in the eyes of many disillusioned gamers who have since strayed.
Michael Gapper - News and Features Editor, Xbox World/PSM3/ Nintendo Gamer
I’m most looking forward to playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown,Assassin’s Creed III, Dishonored, and BioShock Infinite. And I’m curious about what Playground has done with Forza.
Johnny Cullen - UK News Editor, VG247
My must-watch game is definitely The Last of Us. We haven’t seen a great deal of it since last year, but the promise of a brand new IP from a brand new team at Naughty Dog, excites me greatly.
Simon Miller – Editor-At-Large, NowGamer
I would say a new Gears of War but as that’s not likely, I want to see what Nintendo are doing with Mario on Wii U.
Chris Scullion – Online Editor, Nintendo Gamer
Pikmin 3 on Wii U.
Guy Cocker – Editor, GameSpot UK
The Last Guardian. Assuming it hasn’t been cancelled.
Gavin Murphy – Video Producer, Future Games Division
I’m looking forward to seeing Dishonoured because the man in the trailer is on my ‘thinspiration’ wall.
Tim Edwards - Editor, PC Gamer
THQ’s Company of Heroes 2. Already, it is looking superb.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/e3-pr...-wanted/096849 ...
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