Expect Microsoft to push Windows Phone 7 as they would the Xbox 360: a
video game machine that doubles as a multipurpose electronic and social
media device. That was the message being delivered as part of a
Microsoft Press Conference in New York this morning discussing Windows
Phone 7 and several key partnerships.
Multiple handsets (from Dell, Samsung, LG and others) are being
released as early as October 21st to European and Asian markets, with a
North American launch beginning November 8th.
Worthy of mention in Microsoft's briefing was the outpouring of
publisher support for the device. Not surprisingly, EA is backing
Windows Phone 7 with a host of initial releases including Need For
Speed, Tetris, and The Sims 3 - all of which will include XBox Live
support.
Microsoft has also mentioned development and publishing support from
internal Microsoft Game Studios, G... Read more »
Sony's PSP business has been a bit challenged in the U.S. but it's fared quite well in Japan. The PSP2 is clearly already in the hands of developers, but will Sony be taking the right direction overall with its portable business? In a recent op-ed, IndustryGamers strongly suggested that Sony should get into true mobile gaming with a PlayStation Phone that offers 3G access through a wireless carrier.
As it turns out, most of the prominent game industry analysts agree
with our sentiment. We polled several analysts about their thoughts on
the PSP business and how it could be "fixed." Most of them independently
answered that Sony should indeed turn to the PlayStation Phone idea,
possibly b... Read more »
Set to release tomorrow, Sony will unleash the latest PS3 firmware,
3.50, and the main headlined feature will be the support for 3D movies.
Aside from that, though, a number of additional features and changes
have been revealed and this update seems like it'll be a worthwhile
update.
Features and Changes:
-3D BluRay Support
-Move can be used as web browser cursor.
-Users reports can be sent from PS3 through the 'Friends' tab.
-3D notice screen for 3D enabled games.
-You can access to your Facebook profile
-Better description of the 14 most common errors.
-Updated user interface for PlayStation Plus in PlayStation Store.
-New Qriocity icon in the Music section. Service still unavailable.
The new update will be made available tomorrow evening. Of the listed features, which is the one that most excites you?
Sony have obtained a court order barring the sale of the USB flash
keys by an Australian company. The PS JAILBREAK mod allows the use of backup discs to be played on the PS3.
Sony obtained an injunction ordering Australian reseller Quantronics
to halt sales and distribution of the device until the 31st of August.
Their site was selling the mod for a pricey $170, but now has the item listed as ‘no stock‘. According to PS3News.com, Quantronics has cancelled preorders for PS3 Jailbreak and are refunding customers.
Another site listed in the court document, Ozmodchips, now has the modchip listed as sold out.
Meanwhile, CVG reports that Sony can detect players who are using the PS JAILBREAK mod and are hitting them with the ban-stick:
If you’re using the PSJailbreak and you get a ’8002A227′ error c... Read more »
If you’re planning on building a gaming PC anytime soon, you will be
pleased to know of Intel’s upcoming price reductions for some of their
flagship processors. In just seven says time on the 30th of August, the
Core i7 950 (LGA1366, 3.06 GHz, quad-core) which is currently retailing
for $564 on Amazon.com will be slashed to $294, effectively replacing the i7 930.
OverClockers.co.uk already has the processor listed for £234.99 on pre-order.
The 950 performed extremely well in benchmarks with plenty of room for overclock... Read more »
