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Microsoft gets ready to take on Google Glass
Microsoft is desperately working towards giving Google stiff competition in the augmented reality section by collaborating with partners to create“web-connected eyewear” that would serve as a Google Glass competitor. Rumors are going around that Microsoft is testing prototypes and “has asked several component makers in Asia to supply cameras and other key components for eyewear prototypes.” A few months back, Microsoft tried its hand with other “beyond the television” gaming experiences such as Illumiroom, however the technology was too expensive. But for the time being, the Microsoft eyewear remains a rumor. Other companies like Sony said that they would be testing a headset of its own, and other recent competitors include the soon-to-be-4K Oculus Rift and the CastAR system from ex-Valve ...
Xbox One to run Audio CD Playback and DLNA Streaming
Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox One is capable of both playing audio CDs and DLNA streaming, two distinct features which distinguish it from PlayStation 4 and possibly gives it an edge over the neck and neck competition between these two rivals of the gaming world. A Sony FAQ published regarding PlayStation 4 published that the PS4 lacked some music-related functionality — virtually, that it can’t play audio CDs or MP3s and lacks a music visualizer and DLNA support. Feedback from gamers about this issue has caused Sony to start “exploring possibilities” regarding this. These issues brought the Penny Arcade Report to ask Microsoft about whether these features are supported on Xbox One. Microsoft replied saying Xbox One will offer audio CD playback and DLNA comp...
Ghosts is 720p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4
Infinity Ward executive producer Mark Rubin yesterday cleared a rumor about the comparative resolutions for Call of Duty: Ghosts on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. He did so on Twitter, by confirming the game is native 720p on Xbox One (upscaled to 1080p), while the PS4 version is native 1080p. “Hey, been on the road last couple weeks so haven’t had a chance to update, but wanted to confirm that for Xbox One we’re 1080p upscaled from 720p. And, we’re native 1080p on PS4,” said Mark. “We optimized each console to hit 60 FPS and the game looks great on both,” he added. “Still on the road, but glad to see the great reception to Extinction. Can’t wait for next week’s launch.” Microsoft director of product planning Albert Penello sai...
Call of Duty: Ghosts system requirements released officially
Nvidia put out some unofficial Call of Duty: Ghosts system specs a couple of weeks back suggesting that Infinity Ward’s peppy manshooter would require a 64 bit OS, and they were right. The Call Of Duty sitenow has the official specs, which adjusts the 50GB install to a 40GB one (lets face it, 30GB of that is hi-res dog), but retains the 6GB RAM requirement. Watch Dogs, another game designed to span the gap between current and ‘next-gen’ console hardware, needs similar tech. We can expect system requirements to quickly jump up when we start seeing ports of games that target the PS4 and Xbone exclusively next year. Will the similarity of the new console hardware to PC architecture make for smoother ports? I can only hope. Meanwhile, get yer Call of Duty: Ghosts system requi...
Capcom hoping to sell 1.2 Million copies of Dead Rising 3
Capcom has just come out with their sales figures and projections for some of its biggest franchises. Other than yesterday’s news that Resident Evil 5 is now the company’s best-selling game, additional information has been released about more recently launched titles. “In the six months beginning April 2013, it appears that Lost Planet 3 was outsold globally by Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. While the latter managed to sell 650,000 units worldwide, it transpires that the latest entry in the Lost Planet franchise sold just 300,000.” Looking to the future, Capcom is projecting sales of 1.2 million for its Xbox One exclusive, due out worldwide when the console launches on November 22. It’s a fairly optimistic figure seeing as it comes at the start of the cons...
Titanfall to be an Xbox One, 360 and PC exclusive
Looks like it is true that the debut game, Titanfall will remain a Microsoft-platform exclusive. However the future of the franchise — once Respawn is no longer a “startup” — could possibly make its way to PS4. The studio head then said, “Of course we will [make PlayStation 4 games], just not the first Titanfall.” In the middle of today’s quarterly earnings call, EA squashed recent rumors about Titanfall coming to PlayStation 4. CFO Blake Jorgensen explained that Titanfall “is exclusive only for the lifetime of the title on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.” Jorgensen also assuaged worries that Respawn was rushing Titanfall to market, declaring the intended release date was always in the March, April, May time frame. “No, we’re no...
Battlefield 4 “China Rising Expansion” Pack to come out soon
On the third of December, Premium Members can avail of the new ‘China Rising expansion pack’. DICE had actually updated the game’s Premium Calendar in light of the game’s release, confirming when the first DLC bundle will be available. ‘China Rising expansion pack’ is the first of five planned expansion packs and this pack includes four additional maps set across the Chinese mainland, new vehicles and equipment. When the Premium Membership service was first announced, it was explained that anyone who took advantage of the subscription would not only receive all the Battlefield 4 DLC and Expansion Packs at no additional cost, they’d also get them two weeks early compared to normal players. So, while it isn’t confirmed, this suggests non-Premiu...
Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Extinction mode Revealed
After rounds of teasing, leaks and slips, Infinity Ward has finally unveiled Extinction mode, a four player survival co-op mode that will be released with Call of Duty: Ghosts next month. The mode is a survival, wave based defence style that pits four players cooperatively against hordes of aliens. The trailer shows players using different classes to counter the aliens while working their way through the tree to get better equipment. Players are seen defending a drill that’s drilling into an alien hive carcass, from waves of angry aliens coming their way. The aliens are shown to have different classes, each with their unique abilities, such as exploding, high-jumping ones. Are you excited for this? Enjoy the Trailer 🙂 Call of Duty: Ghosts is out November 5 for PS3, Xbox 350, WiiU and PC. N...
Witcher 3 to supposedly to have 100 hours of content
Over six million copies of games in The Witcher franchise have been sold according to CD Projekt RED. To celebrate, they have released an infographic which charts the progression of the series through all the titles that have been released so far, as well as the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. For example, it looks like the game is going to have over 100 hours of content and a whopping 36 different endings… which is a lot. Source: IGN
Call Of Duty: Ghosts to run at 720p on Xbox one?
Microsoft’s Xbox One has had a tough time ever since it was first announced, and now a new theory on Reddit suggests the next-gen console could face some new PR challenges. According to the Reddit thread, game journalists are dropping plenty of hints that suggest the Xbox One may have a potential graphics resolution problem. Now, Reddit user C-Ron has a thread that’s seeing plenty of activity after he claimed Microsoft is trying to delay some potentially damaging news that the Xbox One may not stack up to expectations. According to C-Ron, “From what I’ve read on Twitter, NeoGAF and other sources, basically, the console’s ESRAM is this generation’s Cell CPU. It makes games harder to develop for, which is resulting in a lot of multiplatform games being in lower resol...
Microsoft feature Steven Gerrard and Zachary Quinto in new Xbox One Ad
Microsoft has revealed a new trailer for the Xbox One, featuring famous faces like Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard and Zachary Quinto as Spock. Nothing much more really……just enjoy the video. Xbox One comes out on the 22nd of November, that’s not too far away now is it.
Assassin’s Creed 4: ‘Black Flag’ mid-night launch in India on 28 Oct.
Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag, the most popular action-adventure stealth video game, is all set for a midnight launch, scheduled to be held on the night of October 28, 2013. The midnight launch will commence from 11 p.m. on the aforementioned date at the Oberoi Mall, Shop Games The Shop, No F-04,1st Floor, Off Western Express Highway, East, Mumbai – 400063. Attendees of the mid-night launch will stand a chance to grab Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag exclusive goodies including AC4 diaries, key chains, posters, stickers, T-shirts, bags, and playing cards. Those who will buy the game at the mid-night launch will also get an official steel book case of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag absolutely free. The game will be made available for purchase across India October 29 onwards. Assassins Creed I...