Monday, February 28, 2005
Nintendo may introduce next-generation Game Boy in 2005
CNN.com has an interesting article that Nintendo may introduce their next-generation Game Boy in 2005.
SLI
Halle Barry accepts a Razzie
Gameboy emulation on mp3 players
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Telltale Games
From Slashdot, 'telltalegames' founded by three ex-LucasArts employees, will be creating a Bone, the comic, game.
Battlestar Galactica
Friday, February 25, 2005
D'Fusion Augmented Reality Demonstration
Here is a video showing a company's augmented reality technology. For you not familiar with the term augmented reality, it is the concept of merging computer-generated imagery with the real-world in real-time. You could for example wear special glasses and whereever you looked, the real-world would be mixed with 3D computer generated imagery. Companies like Boeing and Bombardier have already put many years research into this, so that for example, a technician could view the schematics of a jet engine super-imposed over the real engine as he's working on it. Advertisers are looking forward to custom-targetted advertising, where a city's billboards would have ads tailored specifically to you. Applications to the game industry should be obvious: Games like laser-tag or paintball now could take place in a variety of fictional settings yet still be played in person.
In this video, the demonstration relies on mixing a live video feed with the CG. My question though is whether they truly did this live or if it was editted after the fact just to "demo" the potential of the technology.
Update Mar. 1, 2005: Here's a great video demonstating D'Fusion's software in action. They show how the software uses key objects in captured video to figure out in real-time how to display the 3D virtual objects.
In this video, the demonstration relies on mixing a live video feed with the CG. My question though is whether they truly did this live or if it was editted after the fact just to "demo" the potential of the technology.
Update Mar. 1, 2005: Here's a great video demonstating D'Fusion's software in action. They show how the software uses key objects in captured video to figure out in real-time how to display the 3D virtual objects.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Nintendo warns Webzen
From Slashdot, Nintendo is warning Webzen of the erry similarities of their game Wiki and the legend of Zelda: Windwaker.
Creator of Final Fantasy joins MSFT
It Pays To Read License Agreements
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
ExplorerXP - Freeware file manager for Win2K/XP
Episode III pics leaked
From Slashdot, pics of Episode III leaked. UPDATE: Whoa... looks like a lot of sites have shut down.
Short Circuit Johnny Five 5 Robot on Ebay
Get your own "Johnny Five is Alive!" annoying jive-talkin robot. One of many that were built in the 80's either for use in filming or promotions. Moves and talks. Comes with a briefcase-sized remote control.
How Paris Got Hacked?
Everyone now knows that Paris Hilton's Sidekick got hacked... Was it really hacked if someone can guess the name of Paris Hilton's Dog?
Calvin and Hobbes
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
EA hit with fresh class action suit over unpaid overtime
Frome Gamesindustry.biz, looks like Electronic Arts has been hit with a new class action suit over unpaid overtime.
Worst TV Clips of the Week
Katamari Doh-macy
Innovative Musical Interfaces
Here are some very innovative musical interfaces:
Sony's BlockJam. This one consists of small blocks that can be arranged together (kinda like playing Dominos). The "Play" blocks can be programmed with 16 different samples, 3 tempos, (and more?), while the sequence blocks can be programmed with different behaviours such as the direction in which to "pass on" the next step in the sequence. There is an interactive demo as well.
This one here is more of a dynamic real-world (and real-time) interface using a projection screen and trackable pucks.
Sony's BlockJam. This one consists of small blocks that can be arranged together (kinda like playing Dominos). The "Play" blocks can be programmed with 16 different samples, 3 tempos, (and more?), while the sequence blocks can be programmed with different behaviours such as the direction in which to "pass on" the next step in the sequence. There is an interactive demo as well.
This one here is more of a dynamic real-world (and real-time) interface using a projection screen and trackable pucks.
Friday, February 18, 2005
EA blanks out Sega
From waxy.org, anyone notice in NBA Street V3, that "Sega" was blanked out from the House of Pain song, "Jump Around".
Thursday, February 17, 2005
WB to Update Characters for 'Loonatics'
Napster Cracked
Just days after the new Napster's launch, users have found a way to skirt Napster's copy protection.
Holographic Television System - (from Gizmag.com)
It's kind of "old-tech meets new tech". While other display methods are advancing towards space-saving flat screens, this "holographic tv" system requires a projector at least 5 feet away from the screen.
The article makes no mention of resolution, or whether this uses actual holographic technology (I think they are using the term "holographic" loosely, to describe how the image appears to float in the air).
The article makes no mention of resolution, or whether this uses actual holographic technology (I think they are using the term "holographic" loosely, to describe how the image appears to float in the air).
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Game Developers Choice Awards
Here is a list of the nominees for Game Developers Choice Awards. (I just may have to pick up Burnout 3 now).
Monday, February 14, 2005
Ubisoft, Canadian govt to create "university"
Xbox 2 will release "in late October, early November"
From gamesindustry.biz, there is rumor that the Xbox 2 will release "in late October, early November". Is MSFT jumping the gun? It doesn't seem like they are taking advantage of the Xbox "product Lifecycle". It seems that they are more interested in being the first out of the gates, and to grab market share.
Katamari Damacy hats
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Nintendo licenses Palm OS
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Unexplained Nintendo trademarks prompt speculation
Enterprise Fans uniting the save the show
The Mod Gods: First Homebrew Game for DS!
From waxy.org, the first homebrew game for the Nintendo DS has been made. Hmmm... could this be fake? Well, it looks like it could be running a fairly simple GB made game, as the dual function screen isn't active. Looks fake, as the details are vague.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Smart People Choke Under Pressure
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Superbowl Commercials 2005
Michael Moore VS Bill OReilly
Archon: Evolution
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Resident Evil 4 Porting Issues?
Google Maps
Monday, February 07, 2005
Awful Plastic Surgery
Lots of great shots of celebrity's plastic surgery. Much of it unecessary and making them look worse than before! Before and after shots of celebrity plastic surgery.
Friday, February 04, 2005
Hide Your IPod, Here Comes Bill
Thursday, February 03, 2005
PSP Set to Release on March 24 Across North America
Yahoo business has an article announcing the release of the PSP March 24 in North America. Supposedly, the first million units will have Spiderman 2 UMD packaged.
Handheld market free fall continues
When the Sous-Chef Is an Inkjet
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Cell Phone Use While Driving
ABC News has an article that cell phone use during driving is the same as driving drunk, or akin to being a senior citizen in reaction time.
More Scary News About Bush & US Religious Right
Scary times for anyone with a solid head on their shoulders... (who is also not blinded by religion that is).
Bill Moyers: There is no tomorrow
Bill Moyers: There is no tomorrow - Page 2
The Godly Must Be Crazy
While I'm at it, I found a Real media version of the documentary "The World According To Bush".It is an excellent doc about the Bush administration, and consists mostly of interviews with very reputable people including Hans Blix, Colin Powell, and former director of CIA James Woolsey.
Bill Moyers: There is no tomorrow
Bill Moyers: There is no tomorrow - Page 2
The Godly Must Be Crazy
While I'm at it, I found a Real media version of the documentary "The World According To Bush".It is an excellent doc about the Bush administration, and consists mostly of interviews with very reputable people including Hans Blix, Colin Powell, and former director of CIA James Woolsey.
Ubisoft
For Drk, Some News on Ubisoft's Montreal expansion, and some highlights of the Quebec and Federal grants giving them a few millions.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Nintendo DS dissected
Bill Gates Doodling Examined
Blackberry use 'can damage thumb'
