Thrustmaster is offering PC gamers a high-precision Plug & Play controller, directly preconfigured for Windows® and PC games.
Built-in XInput technology:

The XInput (XID) standard enables a game controller to be instantly recognized, and optimally configured, in Windows®, PC games, Games for Windows® releases and the Onlive® and Steam "Big Picture" services. Since this is becoming the standard for game developers, Thrustmaster's development teams have directly built it into the GP XID controller. This feature turns the GP XID into a fully optimized Plug & Play device that requires no prior setup, all buttons and triggers are preprogrammed to relevant features and actions in recent games, with no configuration needed.

A controller optimized for gameplay, offering a specific design and unrivalled precision:

The GP XID's design provides ergonomics honed for gamers, and features an optimized button, D-Pad and mini-stick layout. The result is a controller offering a natural grip, with quick and intuitive access to all features. The controller's ministicks provide optimized precision with twice as much as any other currently available controller and 16-bit resolution, with 65,000 values per axis, enough to satisfy the most demanding hardcore gamers.

Phenomenal features:

· The GP XID boasts a top-level feature set. The ministicks feature a rubber skin, while the controller's textured rear grip ensures optimum grip and comfort. The 2 long, curved progressive triggers offer precise control over all actions. The cross-shaped D-Pad delivers enhanced precision in all 8 directions. The GP XID features 12 digital action buttons and a Windows® Live shortcut button. It is PC compatible and Plug & Play(*) in Windows® XP, Vista, 7 and 8. The GP XID will be available in September at the suggested retail price of $24.99.Come and discover our complete product range onwww.thrustmaster.com. ...

Hi all been a while since i did a news article about whats going on at DCEmu,

For those who visit often, youll have noticed the forums have got a new refreshing look. Also the mobile version of the forums is working great now

Martin our server admin has upgraded DCEmu to the latest vbulletin, so hopefully thatll keep us nice and safe.

Ill be the first one to admit that recently through lack of time but not interest, ive just been getting news of other sites and not posting our own download links.

But because so many sites now link to mediafire and other rubbish download sites its time to make sure that each and every future release can be downloaded here at DCEmu.

Also ill be getting the vast majority of my news from press releases from now on which should please google who have penalised us for using others news, (hence the drop in numbers on site), If you are a guest visiting the site youll notice google ads etc, but if you join us then they all disapear, well worth joining and if your up to it then strike up a conversation, there are some on here nearly 24 hours a day.

DCEmu has now been online over 8 years now and yes we have had some ups and downs, one of the worst was the hackings last year that nearly closed the site, the downside of the hacking is the loss of many downloads. Which added to the server loss which also hit us hard. But we have daily backups now so hopefully that should be a thing of the past.

If anyone can think of a file archive thats safe and secure and allows multiple people to upload then that would be great. Personally i know theres a lot who care about the site, but to go through every thread and reupload is too much a task, a file archive that supports all consoles homebrew and emulation scenes would be awesome and of course only legal stuff. I would gladly let members of the community run it in the DCEmu name but they would be in charge of that section. The file archive must be able to link to website of origin/source too.

All of the DCEmu sites are currently being updated, around 12 left now.

Thanks all for visiting ...

BAF Game announces a winning programme of inspiring industry talks and informative workshops as it gears up for its eighth edition, which will take place this year at the National Media Museum on 13^th November and the University of Bradford on 14^th November, as part of the Bradford Animation Festival (BAF) 2012. For the first time this year, BAF Game, organised by theNational Media Museum in strong partnership with the University of Bradford and Game Republic, offers pass holders additional crossover events that feature as part of the main BAF programme, which runs from 13^th – 17^thNovember. ...

via http://www.gc-forever.com/forums/vie....php?f=9&t=842

Not64 - an experimental modificationFeatures:

• Built with devkitRice.
• Available for Wii and GameCube.
• SMB share support from WiiSX.
• Reintroduce Zip file support.
• IDE-EXI v1/v2 support.
• AESND-powered audio.
• Minor performance enhancements.
• Some compatibility fixes.
• Graphics and user interface tweaks.
• Recognize the NTSC Zelda bonus disc.

New options:

• ScalePitch
  Changes pitch according to emulation speed.
• VideoMode
  0: Auto - 1: 480i60 - 2: 576i50 - 3: 480p60 - 4: 576p50
• TrapFilter
  Affects composite video, similar to GameCube output.
  Recommended for lower-end CRT TVs.
• smbusername, smbpassword, smbsharename, smbipaddr
  Hopefully self-explanatory.
• rompath
  Automatically load a ROM file on startup.

Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...

Console players will get their Hack'n'Slash this year! RAW - Realms of Ancient War releases today on consoles (Xbox LIVE® and the European PlayStation®Network). The game will release in the US PlayStation®Network on September 25th. Accompanying this release is an explosive launch trailer, immersing players in the intense and spectacular battles of RAW - Realms of Ancient War.

A true and pure Hack'n'Slash that offers intense and challenging combat all while displaying an impressive number of enemies onscreen, RAW - Realms of Ancient War brings players to a continent ruined by a never-ending, violent war.

Take control of a powerful Warrior, a dark Sorcerer, or a Rogue master of stealth and plunge into an action-packed quest! The world of RAW leads players alone or in 2-player co-op through many diverse levels in every corner of the continent.

Along their quest, experience gained from violent battles fought as well as weapons and magic items looted from the lifeless bodies of opponents will allow players to develop the skills of their chosen character. Players will learn new powers and spells ever more devastating, some of which when mastered will allow players to inflict tremendous amounts of damage and eradicate several dozen enemies at once, imperative for enemies that rally in hordes to fight!

All the power granted will never be more than enough to exterminate outnumbering enemies. Thanks to the special ability of 'incarnation', players will even be able to take direct control of the body of the most powerful foes, seeding discord and destruction right at the heart of enemy armies!

Invite a friend to join in an exciting co-op mode where coordination and teamwork are essential ingredients of victory!

RAW - Realms of Ancient War is now available on Xbox LIVE® (Europe and US) and PlayStation®Network (Europe). It will be released on September 25th on the US PlayStation®Network. The game will also be released for download on PC on October 4th.

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THQ Inc. offers WWE gaming fans a chance to be the first to “Live The Revolution” in the comfort of their own homes. In a first-of-its-kind consumer offer, THQ, partnering with Kerrang! Radio, IGN and Come Round, will offer 500 people in the UK the chance to own a copy of the latest WWE videogame, WWE’13, before anyone else in the world.

The consumer experience kicks off with WWE celebrations on Sony Radio Academy Award “Station of the Year” nominee Kerrang! Radio. Alex Baker, Commercial Programming Manager and Presenter states, “We at Kerrang! Radio are absolutely thrilled to be involved with the WWE ‘13 campaign, and will be leveraging our presenters’ genuine love of WWE through exciting on-air mechanics which puts our listeners’ love of gaming and WWE at the heart of the action – I cannot wait to get this campaign on air and feel the listeners’ reaction. OFF THE TOP ROPE!!!!!!”

Exclusive WWE13Live party information will be available through an IGN-created bespoke hub on www.wwe13live.com. Dan Kilby, IGN UK’s Project Manager says of their involvement “WWE is massively popular among the IGN community, so we’re excited to be spreading the word about WWE ‘13 and the amazing Live parties to millions of UK gamers.”

The WWE13Live parties are being facilitated by Come Round. Giles Harris, Managing Director of Come Round, comments; “This is the first time ever that a video game will be launched in association with Come Round, and the bespoke house parties give gamers and WWE fans the opportunity to get closer to the action than ever before.”

Consumers are guided through registering to host a WWE13Live party. All the lucky 500 winners need is 9 friends to attend their party on Saturday October 27, use the party pack that is supplied, play their copy of WWE ‘13and use their own social media channels to showcase the event. Out of these 500 groups, one will be chosen to attend the WWE Raw Live event at Birmingham’s LG Arena on Monday 5 November, where they will not only watch the show, but also meet WWE ’13 cover star CM Punk.

Jon Rooke, Marketing Director, UK & Europe at THQ concludes “This really is the full package for the ultimate WWE Fan. We are really excited to watch the parties unfold on 27 October; and to see the exclusive content supplied by Kerrang! Radio and IGN UK” ...

Sony today announced the new PlayStation®3(PS3®) computer entertainment system, featuring a new design and a downsized form factor, will become available in the UK on September 28^th and October 12^th. The new PS3 will come in two models, a 500GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) version (launching September 28^th), and a newly added 12GB flash memory model (launching October 12^th).

Completely redesigning the internal design architecture, the internal volume and weight of the new PS3 is reduced by more than half compared to the very first PS3 model with a 60GB HDD, and by 20 % and 25% respectively compared to the current PS3. By adopting a sliding disk cover, the new PS3 continues with the characteristic sleek curved simple body design, which fits various places in the home and enables users to enjoy an array of entertainment content.

With the extra HDD capacity which has been extended from 320GB and 160GB, users can store and enjoy more and more entertainment content including games, music, photos, and video on the new PS3. In addition, the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory offers opportunities to experience the world of PlayStation® at an affordable price point. Users can also expand the storage capacity of the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory by connecting a dedicated HDD (250GB) to be released concurrently with the new PS3^*1. In addition, a variety of accessories will be introduced by SCE to meet various kinds of needs from users including a vertical stand that offers more flexibility in how the new PS3 can be displayed^*2.

Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of Blu-ray based titles has reached more than 3,300 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 4,100^*3 titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from third party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios, including Call of Duty Black Ops 2(Activision Publishing, Inc.), Assassin’s Creed III (Ubisoft Entertainment.), FIFA 13(Electronic Arts Inc. ), PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale, LittleBigPlanet Karting, God of War: Ascension (Sony Computer Entertainment), and more.

SCE will further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform which is in the 7th year of its lifecycle, by continually releasing a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles and offering users a choice from a variety of hardware models.

*1 When using dedicated HDD, flash memory cannot be used as inner storage
*2 Users will need to use the separately sold “Vertical Stand” to set the new PS3 in vertical position.
*3 Includes PS one® classics and free of charge content (downloadable demos).

Product Outline
PlayStation®3 (CECH-4000 series)

* The “Dedicated HDD(250GB) for PlayStation®3 ” is for the new PS3 system (CECH-4000A) and cannot be used on the other models.

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Amazon is now stocking Nintendo's 3DS XL. Why is this news? Well, for starters, Amazon didn't sell the handheld when it launched in August and continues not to have the regular 3DS directly available.

The curious situation between Amazon and Nintendo escalated from mere curiosity to something questionable when the world's largest e-tailer informed customers last week that "unfortunately the Wii U console is not available at Amazon.com at this time," while Best Buy and GameStop were more than happy to take pre-orders.

We've followed up with Amazon for a statement regarding the recent addition of the 3DS XL and if its plans have changed regarding the Wii U.

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-X...eywords=3ds+xl ...

But Wii U not as revolutionary as the Wii Remote, admits creative director Peter Shea

Developers and consumers should never underestimate Nintendo despite the mixed reaction the Wii U has received, says the creative director of Firebrand Games.
Speaking to The Guardian, the Glasgow developer’s Peter Shea, whose studio is working on an unannounced title for Wii U, said Nintendo had been written off many times before when it launched systems such as the DS and Wii, which went on to be huge successes for the company.

He also highlighted the fact that Nintendo was one of the best games developers in the world, meaning its exclusives were still a big pull for consumers to buy their consoles.
Shea said too many people in the media had focused on the Wii U’s graphical capabilities rather than its tablet-style gamepad, although he admitted there was still confusion surrounding just how developers could harness the controller.
“There is still a degree of uncertainty about exactly what you can, should and must do with the Wii U, almost as if Nintendo is still working this out for itself, or not quite ready to show all its cards,” said Shea.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...says-Firebrand
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