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by Published on June 25th, 2012 20:08- Categories:
- Playstation Vita News
Sony Worldwide Studios president admits the handheld was under represented
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Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has admitted that the PlayStation Vita was under represented at the company's E3 press conference.
Speaking to Develop Online, Yoshida discussed a string of tweets he received following the conference that criticised the absence of so many of the games being released for Vita over the next year.
"In retrospect, we should've spent more time showing and talking about our PS Vita titles," he said. "We have 25 PS Vita games playable on the show floor... We could have spent more time talking about those, but we had a very clear intention this year to make the total press conference shorter, because we're notorious for holding lengthy ones.
"I'm hoping that journalists are looking at the games on the show floor and getting the word out that way."
Yoshida also elaborated on the importance of the PlayStation Mobile initiative to realising the Vita's potential. Sony has released an SDK that smaller, independent developers can use to make games for Vita and PlayStation certified Android devices.
"In the past, becoming a certified, licensed developer for the Playstation platform was not an easy thing to do. The development kit was somewhat expensive," he said.
"With PS Mobile, people can just download the SDK from our web site and when they decide to publish their game, they can pay us just $99 per year to become the publisher of their content, so that includes PS Vita."
"In my mind, we are still at the starting phase of realising and showing the potential of PS Vita."
Sony's handhled has performed below expectations since it launched in Europe and the US earlier this year. In March, Sony revealed that it had sold 1.8 million units worldwide, but Yoshida has since ruled out the possibility of a price-cut in the near-term.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...eded-more-vita
...by Published on June 25th, 2012 20:07- Categories:
- Nintendo Wii News
Children compensate for active gaming by exercising less elsewhere
A study of children using a number of high-impact exercise games has shown that having them in the home does not actually increase the amount of exercise which members of that household participate in.
A US university study, reported by the New York Times, reveals that, instead of encouraging children to become more active generally, playing games based around physical activity merely leads them to over-compensate in other areas, resulting in no net gain on calories burned.
Having distributed a number of Wiis to families with overweight children, some with exergames and some without, the study confirmed a long-held academic principle: that a sedentary lifestyle is a tremendously difficult habit to break, finding "no evidence that children receiving the active video games were more active in general, or at any time, than children receiving the inactive video games."
It's not the first study to have similar findings. A previous investigation into the use of Wii Sports in homes discovered a rapid fall off in usage statistics in the weeks following purchase after an initial flurry if enthusiasm.
Asked for comment on the studies by the NYT, Nintendo offered a predictably anodyne statement.
"While Nintendo does not make any health claims with active-play games like Wii Sports and Wii Fit Plus, we hope that the games encourage users to be more physically active. They are designed to get people up off the couch and to have fun."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...les-says-study
...by Published on June 25th, 2012 20:05- Categories:
- PS3 News
Two British teenagers have admitted they participated in DDoS attacks on Sony and others
Two members of "hacktivist" group LulzSec have pleaded guilty to hacking Sony and other companies with DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. Ryan Cleary, 20, and Jake Davis, 19, both admitted to the Southwark Crown Court that they took part in the attacks on Sony, Nintendo, 20th Century Fox, NHS and others. Cleary pleaded guilty to six of eight charges filed by London prosecutors at a hearing today, while Davis pleaded guilty to two of four charges.
Cleary, who is already jailed in the UK was indicted earlier this month by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles. His attorney has said she would "fiercely contest" any moves to extradite her client to America.
"Cleary is a skilled hacker. He controlled his own botnet, employed sophisticated methods and his broad geographic scope affected a large number of businesses and individuals," FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller told Reuters in mid-June.
Ryan Ackroyd and another 17-year-old man whose identity is being concealed for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to four charges. They both denied attacking websites from Sony, Eve Online, Nintendo, News Corp.'s British unit and others. They also denied stealing and posting confidential information obtained by the hacking efforts.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...o-hacking-sony
...by Published on June 25th, 2012 20:01
Square Enix has confirmed that ten-year-old MMO outing Final Fantasy XI remains the profitable title in the series ever released.
“Looking at profitability, it’s the top of all past Final Fantasy games,” Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada told the Vana Fest 2012 audience, Andriasang reports.
The publisher recently announced yet another expansion pack for the title, which is available on PC, PS2 and Xbox.
Wada added that “if you were to add up the total playtime of all currently active FFXI players, you’ll reach a figure of over 200,000 years”.
A second Final Fantasy MMO, FFXIV, was released in 2010 but has been beset with problems from the outset.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/final...f-title/098461 ...by Published on June 25th, 2012 19:59- Categories:
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Blackberry manufacturer RIM is said to be considering selling off its handset business and becoming a messaging service specialist.
The Sunday Times (via The Verge) reports that both Facebook and Amazon are “potential buyers” for the division.
The plan would see RIM retain its messaging and data network operations which it would then licence out to third parties.
An alternative strategy being thrashed out be directors, the paper claims, is to sell a sizable stake in the business to a company such as Microsoft. More concrete plans are expected to be revealed over the summer.
RIM has declined to provide any guidance for its Q1 earnings though anticipates posting a loss.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/faceb...usiness/098465 ...by Published on June 25th, 2012 19:58- Categories:
- Apple News
Apple quietly switched out a statement that claimed its Mac computers were completely immune to viruses with a less-forward statement: 'It's built to be safe.' The PR shift comes in the aftermath of the Flashback Trojan, which affected hundreds of thousands of Macs back in early April. From the article: 'Apple strives for perfection, but stating something is perfect when it isn't is ultimately bad for PR and company morale. Jobs used his reality distortion field to "rally the troops," so to speak, but "Mountain Lion" will ensure Apple can tout its closed, highly-secure operating system for the foreseeable future in a much more realistic sense. Just because a product isn't impervious to sickness doesn't mean it isn't "insanely great
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/12/0...s-from-website
...by Published on June 25th, 2012 19:57- Categories:
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Development competition 'designed to foster innovation'
Publishing giant Activision has named the winners of its Indie games compeitition.
Judged by IndieCade, Christopher Hui was awarded with $175,000 for his action-adventure title Iron Dragon for touch-screen platforms.
The second place prize of $75,000 meanwhile went to Michael Stanton for multiplayer action title Planet Smashers, built using his own game engine.
Activision said the contest was designed to help "foster innovation".
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...contest-winner
...by Published on June 25th, 2012 19:55- Categories:
- PC News
The recent success of all-in-one systems has breathed some life in to the desktop PC segment. Matt Grainger takes a look at some of the systems available.
MSI WIND TOP AP2011
SRP: £619.99
Distributor: VIP Computers
They say: Designed specifically for the business and office environment, the AIO Wind Top AP2011 is equipped with high performance and powerful features. Equipped with an Intel dual- core processor and latest Windows 7 operating system, Wind Top AP2011 will be the best partner in your office.
Specs: Dual-core Intel G620 processor, 2GB RAM, 500GB storage memory, 20-inch LCD display.
SPIRE REVA V2
SRP: £699
Distributor: Spire Technology
They say: Built from only the best components, the Reva will allow you to get on top of your game and dominate score boards. Built from components from the likes of Asus, Kingston, OCZ and Antec, you can game in the comfort of knowing this PC is built to last.
Specs: Antec 600 Chassis, Intel Core i5 2400 processor, ASUS GeForce GTX560 Ti graphics, OCZ 650W ZS PSU, 8GB Kingston HyperX RAM, 1TB HDD.
ASUS ET1611PUT
SRP: £399.99
Distributor: VIP Computers
They say: The all-in-one ET1611PUT PC’s small footprint, 15.6-inch screen and optional ASUS certified wall-mounting make it the ideal fit in any environment.
Specs: Touch screen all-in-one with matte finish, Intel Atom D425 processor, single touch interface, Intel NM10 Express chipset, up to 320GB storage, Intel integrated GMA3150 graphics, 2GB RAM.
ASUS ET2410INTS
SRP: £799.99
Distributor: VIP Computers
They say: The All-in-One PC ET2410 Series, available in 23.6- inch large screen sizes, suits your needs perfectly.
Specs: 23.6-inch Full HD widescreen, multi-touch interface, 2GB RAM, up to 2TB storage, integrated Nvidia GT540M graphics.
ZOTAC ZBOX NANO X5
SRP: £295
Distributor: EntaTech
They say: Zotac offers an amazing solution based around AMD’s Llano E450 platform. Arguably the smallest fully fledged PC you can buy with nearly every connectivity imaginable.
Specs: No OS, AMD E450 processor, AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 64GB HDD.
SPIRE G620
SRP: £279
Distributor: Spire Technology
They say: The G620 Home Premium is superbly priced and perfect for home or office use. Built from only quality components and supported by Spire’s three year stock machine warranty, the G620 offers fantastic value for money.
Specs: AOpen MATX Chassis, Intel G620 processor, 4GB DRR3 RAM, 500GB HDD, 400W PSU.
TARGET INTEL I7 PREBUILT SYSTEM
SRP: £659.99
Distributor: Target Components
They say: The ultimate slimline performance desktop PC, featuring the Intel Core i7-2700K quad-core CPU (3.5GHz, 3.9GHz boost) and an insane 16GB DDR3 memory, topped off with two 2TB SATA hard-drives (4TB total storage).
Specs: Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz Quad-Core CPU, 16GB DDR3, 4TB SATA HDDs, USB3 Support, DVD-RW Drive, HDMI Out, HD Audio.
SHUTTLE X50 V2 PLUS
SRP: £399
Distributor: VIP Computers
They say: The ultimate touchscreen all-in-one PC. Everything you need, right at your fingertips.
Specs: Barebone system, Intel Atom D525 processor, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, two SODIMM DDR3 slots, 15.6-inch widescreen display.
TARGET I3 2100 OVERCLOCKABLE GAMING RIG
SRP: £599.99
Distributor: Target Components
They say: This entry level rig has been designed with both upgrading and overclocking in mind. Perfect for the games enthusiast without the inconvenience of a massive form factor.
Specs: Gigabyte H61MA-D3V micro- ATX motherboard, Intel i3 2120 processor, 4GB Team Elite DDR3 RAM, Gigabyte AMD Radeon 6850 graphics, SATA 500GB HDD, Corsair Builder Series CX430 PSU.
ASUS ET2210INTS
SRP: £699.99
Distributor: VIP Computers
They say: From its elegant design with great curves all around and advanced features to the easy and fun-to-use optional multi-touch screen, the ET2210 Series will become the centrepiece of your family’s entertainment.
Specs: 21.5-inch Full HD widescreen, Intel Core i3-2120 processor, integrated Nvidia GT 520M graphics, up to 2TB storage, 2GB RAM.
TARGET INTEL GS30 PREBUILT SYSTEM
SRP: £199.99
Distributor: Target Components
They say: Offering good performance for those on a tight budget, able to keep up with most tasks for office or home use. Office work, internet browsing, watching videos and all the usual tasks are handled with ease.
Specs: Intel Celeron G530 processor, 500GB SATA3 storage drive, 2GB RAM. 500W PSU.
MSI WIND TOP AE2211
SRP: £445
Distributor: EntaTech
They say: Wind Top AE2211 series carries with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium and features 21.5-inch multi-touch screen and LED backlighting technology which delivers superior screen brightness, contrast and colour representation.
Specs: Intel Core i3 processor, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, Intel H61 chipset, Intel HD 2000 graphics, 1TB SATA2 HDD.
ZOTAC XBOX
SRP: £395
Distributor: EntaTech
They say: With an Intel Core i3 this ZBOX is the fastest solution in this chassis design among many other different performance solutions.
Specs: Barebone system, Intel Atom D525 processor, Intel NM10 Express chipset, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, up to 4GB RAM.
ZOTAC ZBOX NANO
SRP: £195
Distributor: EntaTech ...by Published on June 25th, 2012 16:22- Categories:
- Nintendo 3DS News
The 3DS XL could yet be available to pre-order for just £149.99 before the machine arrives in the UK on July 28th.
GameStop is the current cheapest in the market with a pre-order price of just £167.97.
It is followed by ShopTo (£179.84) and HMV which has today unveiled a price of £179.99 for the handheld.
However, a retail source has told MCV that Nintendo’s trade price for the hardware is just £146, meaning that retail could yet look to hit the magic £149.99 price point – or possibly less.
Attention now turns to supermarkets, who could well be prepared to take a hit on the device to gain key market share and drive store footfall.
UPDATE: A second retail source has contacted MCV to point out that a trade price of £146 would incur an additional VAT bill of around £21.50 per unit, meaning the actual trade price would be around £167.50.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/the-1...e-is-on/098466 ...by Published on June 25th, 2012 16:21- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Microsoft will launch its first own-brand retail outlet in the UK in March of next year, a new report claims.
The Verge says that it learnt of the plan “through sources familiar with the company” and that the High Street arrival will be preceded by the launch of an online store.
It adds that Microsoft recently registered its own private company in the UK that is designed to spearhead its UK push.
Microsoft has yet to decide on the exact location of the store, but does expect to open its doors in March 2013.
Microsoft currently has 19 stores based in North America.
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