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by Published on September 28th, 2012 00:29- Categories:
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PCR speaks to Nvidia's director of GeForce gaming Jason Paul about the resurgence in PC gaming.
Hardware lives in a chicken and egg relationship with content. Without software, there’s nothing to show off things like new graphics cards. And without new graphics cards, there’s no reason to produce new software.
Execs at Nvidia, then, must be punching the air: earlier this year it released the first of its line of Kepler next-gen graphics cards, such as the GTX 680 and GT 640M, and the timing was perfect. As developers turn their attentions away from ageing consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, some of the biggest hits in games are either PC-only, or PC-first in their development.
“Developers are no longer just thinking of console and porting to PC,” explains Nvidia’s Jason Paul. “They are developing for the PC as a platform and taking advantage of PC-only tech that will really shape the experience. And that is helping to encourage gamers to switch from console to PC to get the full experience.
“You’re seeing developers more readily build in DirectX11 support, 3D, multi-monitor support, and hi-res texture elements, just to make PC gaming superior to console. Even the games that are typically console-first, like Max Payne 3, the publisher is investing in making the PC version better because they understand how far ahead PC is in terms of technology.”
THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR PC
It really has been a ripe time for quality games on PC, says Paul. Nvidia has seen first-hand how games like Mass Effect 3, SWTOR, Diablo III and event recent releases like The Secret World have pushed high-end PC games back to the top of the agenda for gamers and retailers.
Rich pickings lie ahead, too. Call of Duty Black Ops 2, World of Warcraft expansion Mists of Pandaria, Far Cry 3, Assassin’s Creed III, MechWarrior Online and Hawken are all hitting PC with advanced DirectX11 functions that won’t be found on console and need a good card to run.
And, even further into the future, developers have been using Nvidia technology to shape the games of tomorrow. Stand-out titles at this summer’s E3 games expo in Los Angeles, such as Star Wars 1313, Watch Dogs and other next-gen tech demos, were even showcased using a GTX 680.
“A lot of the big demos were running on 680s as they wanted to put the best foot forward to show what the next-generation of gaming would look like,” says Paul.
It helps that all the big hot genres in core games right now are also a good fit for PC. And that we are at the point in the games life cycle where PC is leading the way as consoles stagnate before their successors arrive.
Plus, Paul points out, even those making the tools to produce new games – such the team behind the ubiquitous Unreal Engine – are using Nvidia technology as its base.
“The big step is that the tools continue to get better in terms of games development. Unreal Engine 4, for instance, was shown running on 680s at E3, and natively uses advanced functions like Direct X11 or Nvidia PhysX from the off.”
“Today it’s very clear that PC is leading the way in games - early in a console lifecycle there’s some debate about that, but today even when a game is multiplatform it leads the way on PC,” asserts Paul.
And while dedicated games consoles and PC games hardware are also locked in their own symbiotic relationship, it’s arguable that with new hardware like the Kepler architecture and low-end games successes like Facebook or free-to-play games, PC has a bigger edge than ever over other platforms.
“I’m sure when the new consoles come out they will innovate – although often a console’s innovation is in areas to do with interface or online,” says Paul. “And even then, after that early bump in performance, PC keeps growing and widens the gap a bit.
“It’s been the classic lifecycle.” But maybe the cycle is starting to be broken...
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...onsoles/029259 ...by Published on September 25th, 2012 23:10- Categories:
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Rising Media and WebMediaBrands, producers of the Smartphone and Tablet Games Summit (STGS), today announced details of this year’s opening keynote presentation.
The Smartphone and Tablet Games Summit London will be held on 15th November at 200 Aldersgate, St Pauls, London, EC1A 4HD.www.mediabistro.com/smartphonegamessummitlondon/
Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit -London, is a one - day conference, focusing on the emerging smartphone and tablet games industry. The conference features an intensive programme of presentations and panel discussions from leading experts in game design and monetisation strategies.
The Smartphone and Tablet Games Summit opens with a keynote presentation by Terry Angelos, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at TrialPay. Drawing on his wealth of experience in developing monetisation strategies for leading ecommerce companies Terry will outline how incorporating brands inside mobile apps will be the next evolution of mobile monetization strategy. He will show how to execute a successful monetization strategy that enhances app engagement.
At the Smartphone and Tablet Games Summit delegates will learn about emerging technologies that are transforming the way mobile games are produced and consumed, including the future of gaming on established and emerging smartphone and tablet platforms. Thought leaders will share industry insights and strategies on successful game design, development, distribution and monetization. Delegates will advance their knowledge and practical skills in an environment which focuses on all the key trends in this defining year for the industry. ...by Published on September 24th, 2012 21:07- Categories:
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Blizzard will tonight be hosting several launch events across Europe ahead of the release of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria.
Events are set to be held in cities including London, Paris, Madrid, Moscow, Cologne, Stockholm and Madrid.
Members of the Blizzard team will be on hand at each event, including president Mike Morhaime and lead systems designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street, who will provide developer interviews and delve into the key features of the acclaimed franchise's fourth expansion.
There will even be live orchestral performances of the game's soundtrack, which is sure to offer the seasoned Warcraft an authentic experience.
Players opting to stay at home in order to log into the game as soon as it launches at 11pm GMT won't have to miss out either, as film crews at each event will provide coverage of the evening's celebrations.
Events will be broadcast via live stream on both Blizzard's official YouTube channel, or right here on PCR.
As the event kicks off at 9:30pm GMT, players can catch all of the evening's action via the live stream below.
...by Published on September 21st, 2012 20:41- Categories:
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Major League Gaming (MLG) today released the broadcast schedule for theMvP (MLG vs. Proleague) Invitational kicking off Thursday, September 27 at 7pm ET at www.majorleaguegaming.com. See the complete schedule below and online.
48 of the world’s best StarCraft II players including the top 24 ranked StarCraft II players in KeSPA’s Proleague, 12 players from North America, six players from Europe (EU) and six players from Korea /Taiwan, will compete for a chance at $10,000 in prizes, as well as eight coveted spots in Group Play and an all-expenses paid trip to compete at the MLG Fall Championship in Dallas, Texas, from November 2-4.
To watch, fans can now purchase a viewing pass to get access to five weeks of insane competition in up to 1080p, hosted, commentated and analyzed byNick “Axslav” Ranish and Alex “Axeltoss” Rodriguez. The pass will also provide exclusive access to VOD.
MvP Invitational Broadcast Schedule: Schedule is subject to change
Most MvP content will air on Monday and Fridays at 7pm ET, with a few extra broadcasts airing over the next few weeks. Match ups will be announced each day at www.majorleaguegaming.com.
REGULAR SEASON:
Thursday, Sept 27
Friday, Sept 28
Monday, Oct 1
Friday, Oct 5
Monday, Oct 8
Friday, Oct 12
Monday, Oct 15
PLAYOFFS:
Friday, Oct 19 - Round 1 - Europe & Korea/Taiwan
Saturday, Oct 20 - Round 1 - Proleague Day 1
Sunday, Oct 21 - Round 1 - Proleague Day 2
Monday, Oct 22 – Round 1 - North America
Tuesday, Oct 23 - Quarterfinals - Proleague
Thursday, Oct 25 - Quarterfinals - NA vs. NA & EU vs. KT
Friday, Oct 26 - Semifinals - PL vs. PL & NA vs. EU/KT
Monday, Oct 29 - Final - MLG Finalist vs. Proleague Finalist
For more information and the complete player list visithttp://www.majorleaguegaming.com/new...cast-schedule/. ...by Published on September 21st, 2012 17:37- Categories:
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THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a number of pre-order incentives as well as a Digital Collector’s Edition for its upcoming strategy game Company of Heroes® 2, sequel to the highest rated strategy game of all-time.
All customers* who pre-order the game from participating retailers will receive a global pre-order bonus consisting of two vehicle skins for their medium weight vehicles, the German Rotbraun and Soviet Leningrad, with selected retailers including Amazon.co.uk also offering guaranteed beta access during the Closed Beta phase. GAME Group customers who pre-order will receive a third exclusive vehicle skin for their heavy weight vehicle, the German Disruptive.
As well as these incentives customers who pre-order the game from Steam will be enrolled into the exclusive Steam Pre-Purchase Tiered Reward Program which will feature a number of rewards including unlocks for Team Fortress 2 and Warhammer® 40,000®: Dawn of War II® Retribution.
Players who choose to pre-order from Origin instead, will receive all of the global pre-order incentives as well as an exclusive Soviet Bryansk Front vehicle skin to convert their heavy vehicles.
Finally ShopTHQ pre-order customers will receive the same global pre-order incentives as the other retailers as well as the Command Pass, which will entitle players to download new bonus multiplayer maps as well as take part in exclusive member’s only events. The Command Pass will also be available for purchase separately post-release. To pre-order from ShopTHQ please go to http://shop.thq.com.
As well as Standard Edition of the game, a Digital Collector’s Edition is available for £69.99. Included in this edition is access to the first three single player “Content Packs” when they become available as well as the Command Pass, exclusive heavy German Whitewash and Soviet Winter Cobblestone tank skins and a Veteran badge to display on the player’s in-game profile. Additionally, players will receive the award-winning original Company of Heroes base game with both its expansion packs.
Ron Moravek, Executive Vice President of Production commented, “We are dedicated to delivering a worthy sequel that improves on the experience delivered by Company of Heroes. We are delighted to be able to reward our most dedicated fans with these unique pre-order incentives to help them stand out from the crowd.”
The original Company of Heroes was released in 2006 to critical acclaim and is currently the highest rated strategy title on Gamerankings.com (with more than five reviews) with an average of 93.82% based on 56 reviews. The game features similar acclaim on Metacritic.com with a Metascore of 93% based on 55 reviews.
Company of Heroes 2 is scheduled to be available for PC in early 2013. For more information check www.companyofheroes.com .
*Exceptions may apply where certain retailers are unable to distribute unique tokens. Check with your retailer.
About Company of Heroes 2
It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the most brutal conflict of World War II, as Germany launches a full-scale invasion of the frozen tundra of the Soviet Union which would result in over 14 million military casualties. Take command of the iconic Soviet Red Army in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the invading Nazis. Your strategic skills and tactical expertise hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict in the sequel to the critically acclaimed and multi award-winning Company of Heroes. Engage in visceral tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and challenge you to wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin. ...by Published on September 18th, 2012 12:11- Categories:
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The greatest game on earth is coming very soon, having played it since the beginning i am very excited by this news, heres the Video Blogs released for it:
by Published on September 17th, 2012 19:03- Categories:
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After five weeks at the top of the Steam charts, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been overtaken by Borderlands 2.
In Borderlands 2, you play one of four new vault hunters, facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind Handsome Jack.
Steam top ten – as of September 16th:
1. Borderlands 2
2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
3. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
4. ARMA II: Combined Operations
5. FTL: Faster Than Light
6. Torchlight II
7. Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition
8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard
9. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Collection 3: Chaos Pack
10. Borderlands 2 Season Pass
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...op-spot/029182 ...by Published on September 17th, 2012 19:00- Categories:
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As per usual The Sims franchise is dominating the charts, with its latest title topping the full price PC games charts.
The Sims 3’s various games, expansion packs and add-ons are also still infiltrating the budget price PC charts, although Football Manager 2012 is keeping The Sims 3: Ambitions off the top spot for another week.
Ukie Games Charts, compiled by GfK Chart-Track:
Full Price
1. The Sims 3: Supernatural
2. Guild Wars 2
3. The Sims 3
4. Diablo III
5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
6. Battlefield 3 Premium
7. The Sims 3: Katy Perry Sweet Treats
8. The Sims: Pets
9. The Sims: Showtime
10. Anno 2070
Budget Price
1. Football Manager 2012
2. The Sims 3: Ambitions
3. Star Wars: The Old Republic
4. The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff
5. Mass Effect 3
6. Empire: Total War
7. Mysteries Of Magic Island
8. Blood And Ruby: The Vampire Mystery
9. Blackwood Mansion Mystery: Dark Ritual
10. Civilization V
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-charts/029185 ...by Published on September 17th, 2012 18:56- Categories:
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Closing the gap on PC-based consumption.
American tablet users spend around seven and a half hours browsing the web, watching videos, listening to music, and reading e-books on their device each.
It may not sound like much, sitting at just over an hour a day, but it's an impressive figure when compared to PC-based consumption for the same activities, which sits at just two hours more with 9.5 hours.
However, it isn't all fun and games as 25 per cent claim to use the devices for business purposes.
Interestingly, those who view three plus hours of video a week also have a higher overall satisfaction for their device than those that don't.
Satisfaction is calculated cross five primary points, with users ranking the following as the most important:
- Performance – 26 per cent
- Ease of user – 22 per cent
- Style and design – 19 per cent
- Features – 17 per cent
- Price – 16 per cent
The iPad has the highest score at 848/1000, but that's unsurprising considering it's the best-selling tablet on the market.
Meanwhile, Amazon comes in as a very close second and scores 841/1000 for the Kindle Fire, suggesting a bright future ahead for the new Kindle Fire HD line.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...ch-week/019387 ...by Published on September 17th, 2012 13:13- Categories:
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Today our PC Site which focuses on PC, Laptops, Tablets and also PC Games, Emulators and Homebrew has had an update.
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