Sunday, May 1, 2011

News: Culture Club, Faith No More for Rock Band

Next round of DLC confirmed.

'80s pop icons Culture Club and gonzo metallers Faith No More are among the acts heading to Rock Band in new DLC due next week.

As revealed on the game's official forum, Stone Temple Pilots, Phish and Loverboy tracks will also be available.

Here's the full list of new tunes, available from 3rd May on Wii and Xbox 360, or 4th May for PlayStation 3:

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Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-29-culture-club-faith-no-more-for-rock-band

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Behold Some Amazing 'Portal 2' Cube Tricks

You may think that there's only one way to solve most of the puzzles in "Portal 2," or that you've absolutely found the fastest way to get through one of the test chambers. YouTube user SchrobotInDisguise is here to shame you into oblivion. Using a standard Xbox 360 controller, this "Portal" fan recorded multiple feats [...]

Source: http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2011/04/29/behold-some-amazing-portal-2-cube-tricks/

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Updated: Wii 2 news and rumours: what you need to know

As original Nintendo Wiis gather dust in households across the UK, Nintendo has confirmed that it will unveil a second-generation 'Wii 2' at this year's E3 in June.

The official statement on Nintendo's investors' website, confirming that the as-yet-unnamed "Wii successor system" will arrive next year, reads: "Nintendo Co., Ltd has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii... we will show a playable model of the new system and announce more specifications at the E3 Expo, which will be held from June 7-9, 2011, in Los Angeles."

Considering PlayStation 4 rumours have little substance and Xbox 720 rumours are wispy at best, any revamped, upgraded, HD-friendly follow-up to the Wii would undoubtedly turn heads. And Wii sales finally show signs of decline, Nintendo needs a new console to maintain its momentum.

Our colleagues at T3.com have rounded up the latest rumours in the Wii 2 video below:

Enter 'Project Cafe': more than just a Wii HD

If the Wii 2 rumours are to be believed, then Nintendo's Project Caf� is more than just a high-def Wii. Game Informer started the rumour mill turning, citing the existence of an HD ready Wii from mysterious 'multiple sources'. French website 01net.com then chipped in with the Project Caf� codename and suggested core specs that could eclipse those of the Xbox 360 and PS3.

Wii 2 specs could include a touchscreen display?

The 01net.com website has form - it previously leaked the specs of Sony's NGP handheld before the official reveal. So it's tempting to believe that the Wii 2 could indeed be powered by a three-core IBM Power PC chip, feature an ATI R700 GPU for 1080p/3D visuals and use a unique gamepad with a 6.2-inch touchscreen, dual analogue sticks and a built-in camera.

This machine would also be backwards-compatible with the current Wii and its motion-sensing peripherals, enabling it to go head-to-head with Kinect and PlayStation Move.

Such a specification would make the Wii 2 faster than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. But you'll note that it's hardly cutting-edge tech we're talking about here. In contrast, the components are proven, reliable and reasonably cheap. If this is the specification Nintendo opts for, it won't take two years to turn a profit on each Wii 2 sold.

One thing that is highly unlikely is 3D support, with Nintendo making it clear that it would resist the urge until glasses free technology was at a high enough standard for the television.

Goodbye Wii, hello 'Stream'?

There's a good chance that Nintendo's new console won't be called the Wii 2, Wii HD, Super Wii, 'Wii Wii' or any other variation of Wii. IGN has heard the name 'Stream', but it could be one of many names up for consideration.

Moving on from the Wii brand would make sense if Nintendo is building a powerful machine to win back hard-core Western gamers. Rather than recycle Wii Sports Resort and Just Dance in 1080p Full HD, Nintendo has its eye on greater 3rd-party software support. EDGE claims that "Ubisoft, Activision and Electronic Arts have had development units of the new hardware for months."

Of course, having AAA titles like Mortal Kombat and LA Noire alongside a next-gen Mario Kart or Zelda on the Wii 2 isn't going to win Nintendo many converts. It will also need to revolutionise its online offering for the Wii 2 to be taken seriously as a credible gaming machine.

Wii 2 release date

With the Wii 2 set to be revealed at this year's E3, then it's possible that Nintendo could start rolling it out before Christmas. But given the complexity of a global console launch, early 2012 looks a more sensible bet. That would give Nintendo two years to rack up sales if Sony and Microsoft don't launch new consoles until 2014.

"Nintendo is doing this one right," an anonymous source told Game Informer. "[It's] not a gimmick like the Wii." The statement is a little harsh on the Wii, which opened up video gaming to a whole new demographic. Nintendo won't want to throw that all away.



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iDo: Kate and Wills' Geek Fantasy Tech Royal Wedding

I have no interest whatsoever in the Royal Wedding. Fair play to the young regal lovers for tying the knot and bagging us all an extra couple of Bank Holiday days off, but the near-certain pomp and excess of Prince...


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News: PopCap helps leukemia patient make game

Teams with 9-year-old for Allied Star Police.

PopCap Games, the casual gaming gurus behind Bejeweled and Peggle, have helped a nine-year-old leukemia patient fulfill his dream of making his very own video game.

According to a Q13 Fox report (which you can see below), young Owain Weinert, who has been diagnosed with pre-B acute lymphocytic leukemia, has been stopping by PopCap's Seattle offices on a weekly basis to oversee development of a sci-fi RTS called Allied Star Police.

The partnership came about thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organisation that helps grant the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

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Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-29-popcap-helps-leukemia-patient-make-game

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'Marvel Universe' MMO Going Free-To-Play, 'At Least' A Year Away

Marvel and Gazillion Games, working together on the massively-multiplayer "Marvel Universe," finally let out a few details about the game last night. While those details are still a bit slim, one item that did catch my eye was the group's announcement of the lead writer. Brian Michael Bendis, the brain behind "Secret Invasion," "House of [...]

Source: http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2011/04/29/marvel-universe-mmo-going-free-to-play-at-least-a-year-away/

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REVIEW: Samsung UE55D8000 3D TV review

Few TVs come through the doors of the Tech Digest testing room with a spec sheet as robust as that of the Samsung UE55D8000 3DTV. From its 3D visuals to its svelte frame to the revamped online offering in the shape of the Smart Hub, it's comprehensive in its feature set. �2,500 is a whopping price tag though. Does the TV perform well enough to justify it?


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