Thursday, August 4, 2011

iPad 3 out in November

The third generation of Apple iPad will be launched in November this year, with a screen similar to the Retina in high resolution of iPhone 4.

This is what emerges from a new article by China Times, also picked up by Business Insider.


The Apple tablet will be an upgrade of the iPad 2. Beyond the new screen, in fact, other technical features should be the same.Will be called iPad iPad HD 2 or 3?


The article suggests that the launch of the iPad 3 was originally planned for September, simultaneously with that of the iPhone 5. The delay is due to the difficulty of finding the components for production from Apple.

Online pass unlikely for Battlefield 3

Announced plans to introduce some form of Online Pass in Battlefield 3 in order to "preserve" their own project.

Patrick Bach, executive producer of the game, stated that "probably" players will be forced to record a few code found within the product to be able to use the online features.


However he added that Bach "would not call a pass online, something different, whose sole aim is to restrict the purchase of second hand copies."


"Whenever a player accesses the online and your username is registered in our database, this is equivalent to an additional charge for us, that wouldn't cost any way to recover if not with some sort of online pass".


"The people must at least pay the cost to their own management, because to us it costs. Otherwise, paradoxically, we would have a disadvantage to have most players ".


"I hope that people understand. Not a punishment, but a sort of compensation to us. "


EA hasn't made any official statements on this, but presumably the announcement concerning the implementation of this system "anti-used" is approaching.

Review: Pro Cycling Manager 2011

There are two exits Cycling Manager series, thanks to this ann four titles devoted to bigger stages in European racing circuit. After enjoy the mountains of the Giro of Italy, here we are in fact with the Tour De France title Designer, running from higher international appeal that I consider less technical level.


Seen, however, that we are not here to debate the sex of angels, because a title representing a decided step forward within the economy of a series which has been the reference for all fans of two wheels, good thing lower the head, stand up on the pedals and live review.


As I recall (I hope), the title devoted to race review last month had only partially convinced me of his kindness, due to certain shortcomings quite relevant, both on the chart, both in terms of gameplay, with an artificial intelligence that is often not shone for imagination and flexibility.


Stronger than a year of experience (tour of Italy was in fact based on the engine of the previous episode of PCM), the title shows now have Cyanide learned the lesson, bringing on a game with many new, some refinement and able to win the race for posting.


To explain much better from where comes to believe that bont best, though perhaps unexpected, both from the graphical sector, able to define in one word what the factor pi testifies to the work carried out by the team on this tour: solidit.


I said in the past solidit: If the game was clearly points in the management of collisions and polygonal models, now the feeling which emerges spontaneously after pedaling pedaling that every runner is a real entity, capable of reason in a (semi-) independent and with a clear physical presence.


You can then understand my surprise and my joy when, eager to attack a man, I've seen trudging to met group, helpless in trying to cross the opponent's runners: finally cyclists and not ghosts!


This solidit is reflected on all the various potential of Pro Cycling Manager, which includes within it the usual plethora of options and opportunities: you go from the revival of the Grand Boucle this year to move to all major international races on the circuit, with the usual chance to compete on a single race, a race or contest a full season.


To tickle the pride of general manager in grass reaching for goals, a series of goals that reward the achievement of significant results during a year of races, such as the victory in the classic Flemish or unable to engage a cyclist in your team.

Mario Kart Wii record

On Nintendo today announced that Mario Kart Wii has recently surpassed a record 28 million copies worldwide.

The title, launched in April 2008, did in fact record sales apparently 28.23 million unit around cos among the most successful products in the history of Japanese company.


The long-awaited Mario Kart 7 is intended for such a success?

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Sony buys Sucker Punch

Sony has officially bought developer Sucker Punch, known for InFamous and Sly Cooper.

The American who has developed exclusive PlayStation for more than a decade, now part of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, combined to really like Media Molecule and Naughty Dog.


"Sucker Punch Productions, one of the most acclaimed and industry for more than 12 years we have brought forward a very good relationship with the company," said Shuhei Yoshida, boss of SCE WorldWide Studios. "We are pleased to welcome them officially into the family SCENE".


"The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS stresses once again our commitment to the development of gaming experiences detectable only on PlayStation platforms. With one of the most important lineup of unique in the history of PlayStation 3 combined with innovative content development for PlayStation Life, consumers have really a lot to be excited about, this year ".


Sony has not released the financial terms of the acquisition.

Ubisoft: DRM is a success

Ubisoft said that the inclusion of DRM in its games, highly unpopular method between players, it turned out to be a real success.

In an interview with PC Gamer an Ubisoft representative stated that in games which required the constant connection to the internet is experiencing a drastic drop in piracy.


The comment came in response to the inclusion of DRM in Driver: San Francisco, which require to be constantly connected to the network for play.

Saints Row 3 beats Saints Row 2

Brian Farrell, THQ CEO, announced that Saints Row: The Third has already exceeded its predecessor in terms of bookings.

Farrell has also stated, during a recent meeting with investors, this third chapter will have a better treatment post-launch DLC, expansions and regular.


"The digital ecosystem of new Saints Row intended to evolve over time through updates, DLC, microtransactions and more".


The release of the game on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is confirmed for November 18.