Archive for August, 2011

Sony’s Head Mounted Display: HMZ-V1

Posted by Darrin in 3D, Hardware on August 31st, 2011

At CES 2011, this was demoed as a mere concept, now it’s scheduled to be a real shipping product.

  • Twin 720p OLED displays. Supposedly this provides higher image quality than traditional LCD displays.
  • Optical lenses give the viewer a widescreen 45-degree horizontal viewing angle. The lenses simulate a 750-inch virtual screen with a virtual viewing distance of approximately 20m (quoted from Sony PR, yes they are mixing metric/English units).
  • Stereoscopic 3D support that works at full brightness that is 100% crosstalk free.
  • HDMI in and HDMI passthrough
  • Requires wired connection to separate processing box.
  • Integrated Virtual Surround Sound Audio.

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Battlefield 3 [What We Know So Far]

Posted by Cheeto in Battlefield 3, Media, Talk on August 31st, 2011

Battlefield 3 is easily one of the most anticipated games this year. It is the direct sequel to the 2005 hit, Battlefield 2, and arguably the eleventh installment in the Battlefield franchise. Developed by the Swedish company Digital Illusions CE (DICE) and published by Electronic Arts, the game will run on the new Frostbyte 2 engine. Frostbyte 2 will offer more destruction, advanced sound, and incredible graphics. A new character animation technology called ANT, used in games such FIFA, will be implemented into the gameplay. ANT will offer a more realistic player movement mechanics; for example, the ability to transition into cover, turn head before body and mount weapons on almost any surface you encounter.

The battlefield series was always known for the huge multiplayer battles, allowing players to pilot a variety of vehicles and engage in team-based combat. Battlefield 3 will offer all of the previous … and more.

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Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition Information Leaked

Posted by Cheeto in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, QuickNews on August 31st, 2011

Leaked Details of Modern Warfare 3′s “Hardened Edition” was posted by an unknown source on Wired.com prior to COD XP.

According to the poster, The Hardened edition will contain the following:
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Urban Camouflage DUALSHOCK 3 Coming in November

Posted by Oly in Accessories, QuickNews on August 31st, 2011


Finally announced to be coming this November, is the Urban Camouflage DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller! I will definitely be picking this one up next time I need a dualshock.

Source: PlayStation.com

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House of the Dead: OVERKILL – Extended Cut – Creeping Flesh

Posted by EdEN in H, PS3, PS3 software on August 31st, 2011

The second and final extra level to be included on the House of the Dead: Overkill Wii to PS3 port has been revealed and it’s something to truly marvel at:

As was the case last time, Varla and her stripper friend Candy find themselves in an unlikely scenario where everything could (and probably WILL) go wrong. If you want to run away and hide from Zombies in a B-flick inspired universe… what better place is there than a slaughterhouse?

Hijinks ensue and the whole gang joins us for a fun, thrilling and wholesome ride down some blood covered hallways, freezers and intestine filled containers! You can buy your very own copy of House of the Dead: OVERKILL – Extended Cut right here so you can take home this Move and 3D compatible game!

More pics after the break.
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