Real Racing 3 is a mobile game, The best sim racer released on a mobile phone or tablet. And they’re letting you play it for free. Real Racing 3’s much more realistic sim-racing style initially
frustrated me. It’s a big adjustment realizing you need to slow to a
crawl to thread through S-curves. Even after the fundamentals are down.The experience isn’t as technical or detailed as Gran Turismo. You do not notice a difference between FWD and RWD vehicles. The most satisfying and accurate racing sim I’ve played on a phone or tablet.
At launch 46 cars from 12 manufacturers are available for purchase, from
the humble Ford Focus to supercars like the Bugatti Veyron. The tracks themselves can occasionally feature embarrassing elements
like 2D human sprites in the stands, but it’s hard to complain when
they’re flying by at 200 MPH. Real Racing 3 makes its money primarily by tempting impatient gamers. Real Racing 3’s deep social integration also helps balance out the
free pricing. This is not a game with a traditional beginning and
end. Instead this is a game you’re meant to come back to day after day
to reclaim titles your friends have taken from you.
You’re essentially racing against a field of 21 other human players who completed that event days or even weeks ago. After connecting the game with your Facebook or Game Center friends, every race becomes a competition. The game is extremely well done and very compelling. The Free Version has a high-quality enough to be worth everyone’s time to begin with. Real Racing 3 succeeds brilliantly on both counts. This is the best racing game available on mobile devices.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
AlienWare Aurora 6 Core Gaming Desktop
This advanced desktop featuring Windows 8 and up to 2GB performance
graphics and Intel® Six Core 3000 series CPUs, all in a compact and
expandable chassis. Rated: 4 out of 5 stars!!
1. Basic Edition, Save 5%. High-performance components and with liquid cooling. Optional Windows 8 upgrade available. 2nd Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor, Windows Home, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce FTX 660, 1 Year Support. Price: $1424.05.
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1. Basic Edition, Save 5%. High-performance components and with liquid cooling. Optional Windows 8 upgrade available. 2nd Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor, Windows Home, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce FTX 660, 1 Year Support. Price: $1424.05.
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AlienWare X51 Mini Gaming Desktop
Great gaming and entertainment on a compact gaming desktop available with up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core processors and HD graphics.
1. Basic Edition, Optional upgrade to Windows 8 available. Equipped with the new NVIDIA® GT 640 graphics card. 6GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Windows 7, Intel Core i3 Processor. Price: $699.00
2. Premium Edition, Save 5%. including optional Windows 8 upgrade, the NVIDIA® GT 640 graphics card, and 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor. 8GB Memory, Windows 7, 1TB Hard Drive. Price: $806.55
3. Advanced Premium Edition, Save 10%. This X51 with optional Windows 8 upgrade, and the new NVIDIA® GTX 660 graphics card is capable of playing Battlefield 3 at 50+ frame rates per second with 1080p Full HD resolution. Intel Core i7 Processor, Windows 7, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive. Price: $1079.10
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1. Basic Edition, Optional upgrade to Windows 8 available. Equipped with the new NVIDIA® GT 640 graphics card. 6GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Windows 7, Intel Core i3 Processor. Price: $699.00
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3. Advanced Premium Edition, Save 10%. This X51 with optional Windows 8 upgrade, and the new NVIDIA® GTX 660 graphics card is capable of playing Battlefield 3 at 50+ frame rates per second with 1080p Full HD resolution. Intel Core i7 Processor, Windows 7, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive. Price: $1079.10
4. Advanced Performance Edition, Save 15%. Built with optional Windows 8 upgrade, the new NVIDIA® GTX 660 graphics card and an Intel® Core™ i7 processor, this X51 delivers the best gaming performance yet. Memory 16GB, 2TB Hard Drive. Price: $1274.15
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EA & SteelSeries Real Racing 3 Headphones
Real Racing 3 is a big mobile game, despite some nagging issues with its free model. Electronic Arts and SteelSeries are hoping you might also want a pair of
matching headphones. The partnership between the game publishing giant
and the peripheral maker has produced the Real Racing 3 headset. The sound isolating headphones are essentially SteelSeries
Flux headphones, but with a Real Racing logo printed on the sides of the
cans. Real Racing -- headphones are dual jacks, allowing input on either ear
cup, or even to daisy-chain the audio to another set of headphones.
The Real Racing 3 headphones are available now, directly from SteelSeries for $99. SteelSeries sells the Flux in a number of colors, without a Real Racing 3 logo on the side.
The Real Racing 3 headphones are available now, directly from SteelSeries for $99. SteelSeries sells the Flux in a number of colors, without a Real Racing 3 logo on the side.
PSVita vs. Wii U in Japan
Well, PSVita won. the Wii U has sold fewer units than the Playstation Vita in Japan's weekly sales figures. the PSVita sold 11,456 units between February 18th and February 24th, while the Wii U came in behind at 9,633. this is before the PSVita price drop has even come into effect. Expect the numbers to be even more next week.
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Wii U
Game: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Platform: Wii U
Release Date: Spring, 2013 (U.S.)
Rated: E 10+ For Everyone 10+
Wii U version of Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is to be released in spring. The ability for one player to use the GamePad in cooperative play, while the other uses the TV. This avoids having to share the screen when Batman and Robin have conflicting ideas on what area to explore next.
Rumors say that the Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, and Presentation is going to better on Wii U than the regular Wii.
LEGO games are all about -- exploring and collecting -- and LEGO Batman does that better than any iteration that's come before. See, LEGO Batman 2 has another first for the series: an open world. LEGO Batman 2 gives you all of Gotham City to explore. Arkham Asylum, Ace Chemicals, GCPD -- it's an entire town and it's packed with stuff to collect, save and explore.
Red bricks are tucked around corners and unlock cheats, new characters appear on rooftops, and bosses are around to fight and add to your playable roster. There are vehicles to purchase and then drive, people to save and so many studs to collect. There are 250 Golden Bricks. While you'll get them for completing objectives in story missions, the majority are hidden around Gotham and only accessible via certain characters.The Gold Bricks are these little challenges inside the greater world that keep you on your toes and have you trying out the more than 50-character roster that includes the Flash, Hush, Martian Manhunter and more.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
China Hackers on Top of The World
Beijing denies accusations of official involvement in massive
cyberattacks against foreign targets, insinuating such activity is the
work of rogues. But at least one piece of evidence cited by experts
points to professional cyberspies. state-sanctioned hacking took center stage this past week following a detailed report by a U.S.-based Internet security firm Mandiant.
Growing suspicions that the Chinese military is not only stealing national defense secrets and harassing dissidents but also pilfering information from foreign companies that could be worth millions or even billions of dollars. Chinese hacking attacks are characterized not only by their brazenness, but by their persistence.
Cyber warfare experts have long noted a Monday-through-Friday pattern in the intensity of attacks believed to come from Chinese sources, though there has been little evidence released publicly directly linking the Chinese military to the attacks.
Mandiant went a step further in its report Tuesday saying that it had traced hacking activities against 141 foreign entities in the U.S. Canada, Britain and elsewhere to a group of operators known as the "Comment Crew" or "APT1," for "Advanced Persistent Threat 1," which it traced back to the People's Liberation Army Unit 61398. The unit is headquartered in a nondescript 12-story building inside a military compound in a crowded suburb of China's financial hub of Shanghai.
Hackers have stole information about pricing, contract negotiations, manufacturing, product testing and corporate acquisitions. Hacker teams regularly began work, for the most part, at 8 a.m. Beijing time. Usually they continued for a standard work day, but sometimes the hacking persisted until midnight.
China denies any official involvement, and insisting that Beijing is itself a major victim of hacking attacks, the largest number of which originate in the U.S. While not denying hacking attacks originated in China, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Thursday that it was flat out wrong to accuse the Chinese government or military of being behind them.
Growing suspicions that the Chinese military is not only stealing national defense secrets and harassing dissidents but also pilfering information from foreign companies that could be worth millions or even billions of dollars. Chinese hacking attacks are characterized not only by their brazenness, but by their persistence.
Cyber warfare experts have long noted a Monday-through-Friday pattern in the intensity of attacks believed to come from Chinese sources, though there has been little evidence released publicly directly linking the Chinese military to the attacks.
Mandiant went a step further in its report Tuesday saying that it had traced hacking activities against 141 foreign entities in the U.S. Canada, Britain and elsewhere to a group of operators known as the "Comment Crew" or "APT1," for "Advanced Persistent Threat 1," which it traced back to the People's Liberation Army Unit 61398. The unit is headquartered in a nondescript 12-story building inside a military compound in a crowded suburb of China's financial hub of Shanghai.
Hackers have stole information about pricing, contract negotiations, manufacturing, product testing and corporate acquisitions. Hacker teams regularly began work, for the most part, at 8 a.m. Beijing time. Usually they continued for a standard work day, but sometimes the hacking persisted until midnight.
China denies any official involvement, and insisting that Beijing is itself a major victim of hacking attacks, the largest number of which originate in the U.S. While not denying hacking attacks originated in China, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Thursday that it was flat out wrong to accuse the Chinese government or military of being behind them.
Hackers Attack European Governments
Hackers targeted dozens of computer systems at government agencies across Europe through a flaw in Adobe Systems Inc's software, while NATO said it too had been attacked. Security experts say governments and organizations such as NATO are attacked on a daily basis.The alliance said its systems had not been compromised, although it was sharing the details of the attack with NATO member state.
The malware exploited a recently identified security flaw in Adobe's software. Adobe said a software patch issued last week should protect users from "MiniDuke" providing they downloaded it.The Czech counterintelligence agency BIS said they were not aware of any massive hacking attacks on Czech institutions from abroad recently. A NATO official in Brussels had earlier said the alliance was not directly hit, but he said later that he had been incorrect. He gave no further details.
MiniDuke attacked by exploiting recently discovered security bugs in Adobe's Reader and Acrobat software. The attackers sent their targets PDF documents tainted with malware, an approach that hackers have long used to infect personal computers.The MiniDuke operators used an unusual approach to communicate with infected machines. The virus was programmed to search for Tweets from specific Twitter accounts that contained instructions for controlling those personal computers.
Western government and private sector computer experts say China is the clear leader when it comes to state-sponsored cyber attacks to steal information - although they rarely say so publicly and Beijing angrily denies it. There are some interesting aspects to the attacks, pointing to the use of Twitter. (But) most of the attack does not seem that new at all. Some of the... 'tricks', such as using pictures to hide data, are more reminiscent of proficient students rather than government agencies.
The Austrian Institute for International Affairs, however, the closest attack to this in style was a Trojan dubbed "TinBa" identified two months ago and used for banking fraud attacks. That was suspected to have been built by Russian hackers.
The malware exploited a recently identified security flaw in Adobe's software. Adobe said a software patch issued last week should protect users from "MiniDuke" providing they downloaded it.The Czech counterintelligence agency BIS said they were not aware of any massive hacking attacks on Czech institutions from abroad recently. A NATO official in Brussels had earlier said the alliance was not directly hit, but he said later that he had been incorrect. He gave no further details.
MiniDuke attacked by exploiting recently discovered security bugs in Adobe's Reader and Acrobat software. The attackers sent their targets PDF documents tainted with malware, an approach that hackers have long used to infect personal computers.The MiniDuke operators used an unusual approach to communicate with infected machines. The virus was programmed to search for Tweets from specific Twitter accounts that contained instructions for controlling those personal computers.
Western government and private sector computer experts say China is the clear leader when it comes to state-sponsored cyber attacks to steal information - although they rarely say so publicly and Beijing angrily denies it. There are some interesting aspects to the attacks, pointing to the use of Twitter. (But) most of the attack does not seem that new at all. Some of the... 'tricks', such as using pictures to hide data, are more reminiscent of proficient students rather than government agencies.
The Austrian Institute for International Affairs, however, the closest attack to this in style was a Trojan dubbed "TinBa" identified two months ago and used for banking fraud attacks. That was suspected to have been built by Russian hackers.
IPad 4 Soon?
Apple will ship the so-called "iPad 3" with a full HD display in March
and then "iPad 4" - named so by its component suppliers - with killer
applications in October 2013. The 9.7-inch iPad 4 is expected to come with much upgraded hardware
specifications and integrated applications so as to compete with an
array of tablet based PCs. The New IPad 4 will feature a new, thinner and sleeker design, down nearly 20 percent
in size compared to the iPad 2. It will also support full touchscreen HD
display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536.
Apart from that, the iPad 4 will have a lighter battery, reducing the weight of the tablet. However, the battery is reported to cost 20 to 30 percent more than the current iPad’s battery, and will also have a longer battery life. It is also expected that the iPad 4 will have a wireless charging technology, which will be able to charge the battery and transfer data wirelessly.
What do you think? Tell us what you think in the comment area.
Apart from that, the iPad 4 will have a lighter battery, reducing the weight of the tablet. However, the battery is reported to cost 20 to 30 percent more than the current iPad’s battery, and will also have a longer battery life. It is also expected that the iPad 4 will have a wireless charging technology, which will be able to charge the battery and transfer data wirelessly.
What do you think? Tell us what you think in the comment area.
IPhone 6 Soon?
There have been a lot of features and rumors about the release of the newest iPhone. The iPhone always leads the way for Apple products. We can expect to see a nice increase in the mega pixel amount of the camera. There is much debate on wheather or not the new iPhone will come in a 64Gb variety .A larger display is something I’d really like to see, but something that you may need to wait until the IPhone 6 is released. Apple's iPhone 6 is rumored to continue to get thinner and lighter.
The IPhone 6's second biggest feature is a low-temperature poly-silicon' technology, a next-generation display
format that allows for thinner and lighter screens that consume less
power than traditional LCD screens. The biggest change is going to be the inclusion of iOS 5 which promised to include many upgrades. Thinner and lighter: Some smartphones -- particularly Android phones --
are getting bigger, since big screens are better for watching video. Rumored - It may not be the IPhone 6, it may be the IPhone 5G.
Expect the new IPhone to be released in mid-late 2013, for the summer or winter time, are sources tell us. What do you want to see in the iPhone 5G/6? Do you want to start speculating about an iPhone 7? You can tell us in the comments now.
Expect the new IPhone to be released in mid-late 2013, for the summer or winter time, are sources tell us. What do you want to see in the iPhone 5G/6? Do you want to start speculating about an iPhone 7? You can tell us in the comments now.
Beyond: Two Souls - PS3
Game: Beyond: Two Souls
Release Date: 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: 2013 (UK)
Release Date: 2013 (AU)
Release Date: 2013 (JP)
Number Of Players: 1
Rated: Rating Pending
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
From the makers of the award-winning Heavy Rain™ comes a unique,
psychological action thriller. Featuring a brand-new game engine, a
compelling, original story, and a top-notch Hollywood cast; Beyond: Two
Souls offers a sophisticated, technologically advanced, Great Grapic gaming
experience on PlayStation 3.
Live the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes, a young woman who possesses
supernatural powers through a psychic link to an invisible entity.
Experience the most striking moments of Jodie’s life as your actions and
decisions determine her fate. As she traverses the globe, Jodie will
face incredible challenges against a backdrop of emotionally-charged
events never before seen in a video game.
Resident Evil 6 - PC Game
Game: Resident Evil 6
Release Date: March 22, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: March 22, 2013 (UK)
Release Date: TBA 2012 (JP)
Release Date: March 22, 2013 (AU)
Number Of Players: 1-4
Online - Co-Op Number Of Players: 4
Rated: M for Mature 17+, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes.
Genre: Action
Publisher: Capcom
It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the
President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind
what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence
in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President's side is his
personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the
venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President
transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At
the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris
Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack.
With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the
entire world's population is united by a common fear that there is no
hope left.
Resident Evil 6 promises yet another dramatic, frightening experience blending action and survival horror. In a first for the franchise, RE 6 sees series favorites Leon and Chris come together to face this unprecedented threat. They are joined by new characters, each with their own unique perspective and involvement, in this relentless outbreak enacted on a global scale.
Dust 514 - PS3
Game: Dust 514
Release Date: TBA 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: TBA 2013 (UK)
Rated: T for Teen
Number Of Players: 1-32
Online - VS Number Of Players: 32
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Developer: CCP
Publishers: CCP and Sony Computer Entertainment
Dust 514 is a free-to-play first-person shooter that's being
incorporated into the EVE universe, acting essentially an action MMO for
consoles. The game offers a mix of first-person shooting and real-time
strategy gameplay where you play as a marine with a rifle running around
on the ground. It's not only set in the EVE universe, it's actually
connected to EVE. The Dust battlefields will determine who controls
territory within EVE's world. The EVE Online players will have to
contract players of Dust to go in and destabilize territory.
Microsoft Surface PRO Review
The power of a full-sized notebook and an unfettered build of Windows 8, it's easily the most versatile portable on the market.the Surface Pro looks identical to its cheaper, ARM processor-based sibling, the Surface RT, but the two machines are totally apart from each other. The Surface RT is plagued by slow-to-register touch commands, sluggish performance when multitasking, and a limited app ecosystem, the Surface Pro is lightning fast and can take advantage of Windows 8-optimized apps. The Surface Pro's dual-core 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, makes good impressions.
The Surface Pro is notably thicker and heavier than the Surface RT. It measures at0.53 inches thicker and weighs 2 pounds more than the Surface RT. The Windows 8's tile UI is one of the most creative and visually arresting interfaces available. The Surface Pro's gorgeous 1920x1080 touch display. The Surface Pro can run just about any program you can find on a full-sized notebook or desktop, including games.
There's a future in PC/tablet hybrids and with Windows 8 and the Surface series. For portability, energy efficiency, and cost. At $899 for the 64GB variant and $999 for the 128GB model (of which, only offers 29GB and 89GB of available storage), the Surface Pro is a costly endeavor. Technology is getting better and better every year, and this proves it.
The Next Generation of Xbox 2013
The new Xbox was in production by the end of last year and arrive in late October or early November 2013. The new game console--often referred to as Xbox 720--will be based on
Advanced Micro Devices' 6000 series graphics processor, with support for
DirectX11, 1080p HD, multi-display output, and 3D. The chip currently has a market price of $79.99. It will have six times the power of its predecessor and 20 percent greater performance than Nintendo's forthcoming console, the
Wii U.
Xbox fans' appetites were whetted by word last month that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had granted the software giant a patent for an "integrated gaming and media experience," in which content could be recorded on a game console. In October, the game developer Web site Develop pegged the launch of the next console for 2013. Developers are likely to receive development kits based on the system's final configuration in August. Projected pricing for the console was not provided.
Xbox fans' appetites were whetted by word last month that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had granted the software giant a patent for an "integrated gaming and media experience," in which content could be recorded on a game console. In October, the game developer Web site Develop pegged the launch of the next console for 2013. Developers are likely to receive development kits based on the system's final configuration in August. Projected pricing for the console was not provided.
The Xbox 720 Raw Graphic Card
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Rumor
Earlier this month word came out that Ubisoft's next Assassin's Creed title, officially titled :Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag". Marketing material showed up on Kotaku, solidifying the "pirate" theme. But has plans for next generation console's as well. Finally, Darby
McDevitt is the lead script writer, with tie in's from previous
Assassin's Creed games. For PS4 and Xbox 720?
7 New Games in 2013 - The Hot List
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 more approximately 24 hours after being released, it pretty much confirmed that Black Ops 3 would eventually see the light of day .Fans can then expect both a formal announcement and gameplay demonstration for MW4 during E3 2013, with the game hitting stores right around the second week of November.
2. Dragon Age lll
Bioware has remained quiet on further details regarding Dragon Age III. Many diehard fans of the series are already writing this game off as a failure due mainly to EA’s mishandling of the Mass Effect franchise over the years. With the use of the Frostbite 2 engine and the promise of a more open world gameplay experience, the developers are pulling out all stops to make this the most ambitious sequel in the series yet.
3. The Walking Dead: Season Two
After selling over 8.5 million episodes in 2012 and taking home a 2012 VGA award for game of the year, Walking Dead has proven to be one of Telltale Games most successful adaptations yet. A possible teaser trailer to debut exclusively during the 2013 Spike Video Game Awards.
4. Killzone 4
Guerrilla Games flagship first-person shooter franchise has received generally favorable reviews across the board from just about everyone. Shortly after Killzone 3 was completed and shipped to stores. As early as last year, there have been rumors going around that Killzone 4 would launch as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in 2013. Sony has planned for holiday releases this year.
5. Infamous 3 or Infamous PSVita
an Infamous Collection late last summer, Sucker Punch Productions has been very quiet over the last two years. The truth is that both the character and the series is still capable of going in many different directions. The worlds guess is that either Infamous 3 or an Infamous Vita title is currently being developed and will be announced during next month’s Destination PlayStation event.
6. Super Smash Brothers U
The Wii U is only a few months old and yet already will be missing out on most of the AAA multiplatform titles hitting consoles during the first quarter of 2013. Smash Brothers U may still be a long way from being released, my guess is that we will at least get a glimpse of the game during Nintendo’s E3 2013 Press conference.
7. Uncharted 4
Naughty Dog premiered The Last Of Us during the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards, many fans believed that the studio was taking a break from their critically acclaimed Uncharted series. Uncharted 4 announcement is forthcoming. Perhaps E3 2013 will shed some light on all this and more.
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 more approximately 24 hours after being released, it pretty much confirmed that Black Ops 3 would eventually see the light of day .Fans can then expect both a formal announcement and gameplay demonstration for MW4 during E3 2013, with the game hitting stores right around the second week of November.
2. Dragon Age lll
Bioware has remained quiet on further details regarding Dragon Age III. Many diehard fans of the series are already writing this game off as a failure due mainly to EA’s mishandling of the Mass Effect franchise over the years. With the use of the Frostbite 2 engine and the promise of a more open world gameplay experience, the developers are pulling out all stops to make this the most ambitious sequel in the series yet.
3. The Walking Dead: Season Two
After selling over 8.5 million episodes in 2012 and taking home a 2012 VGA award for game of the year, Walking Dead has proven to be one of Telltale Games most successful adaptations yet. A possible teaser trailer to debut exclusively during the 2013 Spike Video Game Awards.
4. Killzone 4
Guerrilla Games flagship first-person shooter franchise has received generally favorable reviews across the board from just about everyone. Shortly after Killzone 3 was completed and shipped to stores. As early as last year, there have been rumors going around that Killzone 4 would launch as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in 2013. Sony has planned for holiday releases this year.
5. Infamous 3 or Infamous PSVita
an Infamous Collection late last summer, Sucker Punch Productions has been very quiet over the last two years. The truth is that both the character and the series is still capable of going in many different directions. The worlds guess is that either Infamous 3 or an Infamous Vita title is currently being developed and will be announced during next month’s Destination PlayStation event.
6. Super Smash Brothers U
The Wii U is only a few months old and yet already will be missing out on most of the AAA multiplatform titles hitting consoles during the first quarter of 2013. Smash Brothers U may still be a long way from being released, my guess is that we will at least get a glimpse of the game during Nintendo’s E3 2013 Press conference.
7. Uncharted 4
Naughty Dog premiered The Last Of Us during the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards, many fans believed that the studio was taking a break from their critically acclaimed Uncharted series. Uncharted 4 announcement is forthcoming. Perhaps E3 2013 will shed some light on all this and more.
Top 7 Xbox 720 Launch Titles
1. Ryse
Microsoft announced Ryse (codename Kingdoms) at E3 2011, which is an Xbox 720 exclusive to be developed by Crytek. However, besides a small pre-rendered trailer, not much has been revealed about the game.
Ryse was originally announced as a Kinect only game, where players would hack-n-slash using the motion detecting camera. However, when quizzed about Kinect’s status with the game last year, Phil Spencer, SVP of Microsoft Studios simply replied that “Kinect will be part of the game.”
The game revolves around a Roman warrior and seems to be a mix of gladiators and God of War. With Crytek involved, you can bet the game will look gorgeous when it comes out.
2. Gears of War 5
Gears of War: Judgment being developed by People Can Fly, parent company Epic Games must be working on something quite juicy. One thing that’s clear is that Epic Games wants to continue to invest in the Gears franchise. Gears 5 for the Xbox 720. Showing the power of the Unreal Engine has always been Epic’s main goal with each new generation of technology.
3. Halo 5
343 Industries will continue to work on the Halo franchise in this new trilogy. With Halo 4 releasing just last year, 2013 might be too early for a Halo 5. However, if the studio plans to annualize it then it could still come out near the end of this year.
With Halo 4 leaving off in such a controversial manner, it will be interesting to see how 343 decide to move forward with the franchise. Will you get to see Master Chief’s face? Will Cortana continue to spiral down into madness? All of these lingering questions will undoubtedly be left dangling like a carrot until the next game.
4. Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake is probably one of the most underrated series of this generation. Max Payne creator, Remedy has created an odd little world within the Alan Wake series that takes inspirations from Twin Peaks. While pitched as a Psychological Action Thriller, in actuality its not easy to categorize this quirky game.
While the flash-light combat can get monotonous, the simple gameplay mechanics does provide some heart pounding moments when your batteries start going out.
5. Crackdown 3
The original Crackdown developer, Realtime Worlds closed doors back in 2010 after its MMO, All Points Bulletin flopped. The studio passéd up the chance to create Crackdown 2, which went to to newly formed studio, Ruffian Games. A fatal mistake for Realtime Worlds, but this opportunity did give Ruffian a chance to take a crack at the franchise.
Crackdown 2 innovated in some ways with the addition of four player co-op and its addicting orb collecting metagame. However, it kept most of everything the same from the first game. The sequel also failed to live up to the original with a nonexistent story and a bland open world playground.
6. Forza 5
a release of a race car game with a new console is usually guaranteed. With Turn10 quiet after releasing Forza 4 in 2011, chances are the studio is busy working on Forza 5 for the Xbox 720.
7. Fable 4
Peter Molyneux is no longer with the company, the studio indicated plans to make a Fable IV game. Even though Fable: The Journey for the Kinect flopped, the studio seems to be committed to getting a proper iteration of the game out.
Microsoft announced Ryse (codename Kingdoms) at E3 2011, which is an Xbox 720 exclusive to be developed by Crytek. However, besides a small pre-rendered trailer, not much has been revealed about the game.
Ryse was originally announced as a Kinect only game, where players would hack-n-slash using the motion detecting camera. However, when quizzed about Kinect’s status with the game last year, Phil Spencer, SVP of Microsoft Studios simply replied that “Kinect will be part of the game.”
The game revolves around a Roman warrior and seems to be a mix of gladiators and God of War. With Crytek involved, you can bet the game will look gorgeous when it comes out.
2. Gears of War 5
Gears of War: Judgment being developed by People Can Fly, parent company Epic Games must be working on something quite juicy. One thing that’s clear is that Epic Games wants to continue to invest in the Gears franchise. Gears 5 for the Xbox 720. Showing the power of the Unreal Engine has always been Epic’s main goal with each new generation of technology.
3. Halo 5
343 Industries will continue to work on the Halo franchise in this new trilogy. With Halo 4 releasing just last year, 2013 might be too early for a Halo 5. However, if the studio plans to annualize it then it could still come out near the end of this year.
With Halo 4 leaving off in such a controversial manner, it will be interesting to see how 343 decide to move forward with the franchise. Will you get to see Master Chief’s face? Will Cortana continue to spiral down into madness? All of these lingering questions will undoubtedly be left dangling like a carrot until the next game.
4. Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake is probably one of the most underrated series of this generation. Max Payne creator, Remedy has created an odd little world within the Alan Wake series that takes inspirations from Twin Peaks. While pitched as a Psychological Action Thriller, in actuality its not easy to categorize this quirky game.
While the flash-light combat can get monotonous, the simple gameplay mechanics does provide some heart pounding moments when your batteries start going out.
5. Crackdown 3
The original Crackdown developer, Realtime Worlds closed doors back in 2010 after its MMO, All Points Bulletin flopped. The studio passéd up the chance to create Crackdown 2, which went to to newly formed studio, Ruffian Games. A fatal mistake for Realtime Worlds, but this opportunity did give Ruffian a chance to take a crack at the franchise.
Crackdown 2 innovated in some ways with the addition of four player co-op and its addicting orb collecting metagame. However, it kept most of everything the same from the first game. The sequel also failed to live up to the original with a nonexistent story and a bland open world playground.
6. Forza 5
a release of a race car game with a new console is usually guaranteed. With Turn10 quiet after releasing Forza 4 in 2011, chances are the studio is busy working on Forza 5 for the Xbox 720.
7. Fable 4
Peter Molyneux is no longer with the company, the studio indicated plans to make a Fable IV game. Even though Fable: The Journey for the Kinect flopped, the studio seems to be committed to getting a proper iteration of the game out.
Halo 5 Rumors
343 Industries quotation: "We All Know Halo 5 will be a darker halo than halo 4,and it is only the start of the forerunner saga."Halo 5 will be for Xbox 720 only?
343 Industries admits that they can improve. They will Improve in the multiplayer progression system, The multiplayer maps, and the story. These are rumors, but 343 Industries has confirmed all the stuff here.
343 Industries admits that they can improve. They will Improve in the multiplayer progression system, The multiplayer maps, and the story. These are rumors, but 343 Industries has confirmed all the stuff here.
Halo 4 Review - Guest Post by Chris Brown
Game: Halo 4
Developed: 343Industries
Published: Microsoft Studios
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: November 6, 2012 (U.S.)
Release Date: November 8, 2012 (JP)
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Modes: Single-Player and Multiplayer
Halo 4 was officially announced on June 6, 2011, at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). On September 26, 2012, it was announced that the game's development was complete. Halo 4 grossed $220 million on its launch day, with an estimated gross of $300 million in its opening week, marking a new record for the franchise. More than one million people played Halo 4 on Xbox Live within the first couple hours of release. December 6, 2012, the game has sold approximately four million copies.
Halo 4 is not only a success, but a bar-raising triumph for the entire first-person shooter genre. And just how new developer 343 Industries has done it will surprise and excite you. Halo’s weapons continue their trend of working in complementary harmony, where each gun has a purpose, and every situation a fitting firing solution. The inaccurate Promethean Suppressor and undesirable Covenant Storm Rifle proved near-useless at times. The short-range Energy Sword or new Scattershot are great to pack alongside mid-range delights such as the DMR or Battle Rifle. Halo 4 is more about Cortana and the fight for her own – ironically enough – humanity.
In the opening mission, Master Chief is thawed out and immediately put
back to work shooting Covenant, evoking both Halo: Combat Evolved (it’s
set aboard an under-attack spaceship) and Halo 2 (the stage’s major
battle takes place in zero-G on the hull of the ship). Expect your jaw
to drop at least once on every level of Halo 4’s eight-mission campaign,
especially after crash-landing on the Forerunner planet Requiem,
emerging from the wreckage, and ascending a hill whose apex overlooks a
gorgeous valley. It is your introduction to the planet you’ll be
spending most of the game exploring and fighting the new Promethean
enemies. The Halo 4 campaign is paced better than any first-person shooter this
side of Half-Life 2, deftly mixing on-foot combat, vehicle sequences,
quiet story moments, and key Chief-and-Cortana interactions.Cortana once asked Master Chief what would happen if he missed his target, and in the single greatest line of dialogue in Halo history, Chief replied with the coolest, calmest confidence, "I won’t."
Chris Brown quotation: "Halo 4 is a great one, I got my Halo 4 when it first came out in December but I'm a little mad that bungie did not make it though 343industries did. I also like the master chief's new suit. but the new guns are awesome!"
Author - Chris Brown
Editor - Bruce Miller
Chris Brown, A Flvs Student.
Monday, February 25, 2013
FLVS After School Activities
The StudioLooking for something fun to do this summer? The studio by FLVS provides opportunities for you to get inspired. With a variety of live, online workshops, webinars, videos, and more, our offerings are tailored to different skill levels and interests. The Studio by FLVS provides opportunities for you to get inspired. With a variety of live, online workshops, webinars, videos, and more, our offerings are tailored to different skill levels and interests. This summer, The Studio by FLVS offerings include live workshops, an online Game Design Program, and an Elementary summer camp on demand. The Studio offerings cannot be used for course credit. Each workshop is limited to 25 people to allow for individual attention and a personalized experience. Each workshop is $40 and includes: 4 interactive webinars, follow-up activities with peers and the instructor each week, and access to recorded sessions for 60 days. Programs include: Digital Photography 101, Beginning a sketchbook Journey, Homework Pizzazz, Cooking an Autumn Menu, Calligraphy and illumination, Felting, and the power of Google Docs. The Game Design Program, Build your own video game with Gamestar Mechanic! You’ll be designing your own with Gamestar Mechanic’s Online Game Design Program! Learn techniques used by some of the best designers in the industry, and get one-on-one coaching from professional designers. After the four-week program, you’ll have a cool game portfolio to share with your friends. Last day to register: October 29th Cost: $299 Enrollment opens: August 20th Course open: September 10th-November 30th. For more Info, check out this: www.studiobyflvs.com/online-gaming-program/
Check out The Virtual Edge -VIRGE, The FLVS student literary magazine, The Virtual Edge, is now online. Click here for more info. 
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Need For Speed: Most Wanted Review - Guest Post by Chris Brown
Game: Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Leave Your Mark: blaze a high score trail through your friends’ connected game world. Pick a Car. Make it your own. Earn the right to be Most Wanted. Make Trouble for the cops, friends, and for fun. No Menu. Nonstop competition. Connect to open world, The next generation of Autolog lets you leave your mark across Fairhaven City, displaying record speeds, times, pursuits and jump distances. Drive by any speed camera, Jack Spot or jump to view its unique leaderboard, and then take a run up, hit the gas and see how fast you can go.
Most Wanted, freedom is everything. Drive anywhere, explore the world,
hang out with your friends, compete in challenges or toy with the cops. Explore the world. If you can find it, you can drive it. Each car has a series of events, designed to showcase its unique qualities. Modifying your car with such pursuit-busting delights as: Reinforced
Chassis, Reinflating Tires, Impact Protection, Powershot Nitrous or
Track Tires. Switch colors, add license plates. rollout in style. Enhance your car’s natural
strengths, whether that’s straight-line speed, off-road performance or
strength and durability. Or address its weaknesses. The Long Gear upgrade delivers higher torque and up to 40mph on top of the car’s top speed. The Offroad Package combines offroad tires and raised suspension
for better performance in the dirt. The Reinforced chassis to give a small, fast car a fighting
chance against tougher, heavier opposition.
Chris Brown's quotation "it is a pretty good game, it is on Xbox 360, PS3, PSVita. You can race fast cars and collect them and the free roam is awesome!"
Author - Chris Brown
Editor - Bruce Miller
Chris Brown, a Flvs Student
Leave Your Mark: blaze a high score trail through your friends’ connected game world. Pick a Car. Make it your own. Earn the right to be Most Wanted. Make Trouble for the cops, friends, and for fun. No Menu. Nonstop competition. Connect to open world, The next generation of Autolog lets you leave your mark across Fairhaven City, displaying record speeds, times, pursuits and jump distances. Drive by any speed camera, Jack Spot or jump to view its unique leaderboard, and then take a run up, hit the gas and see how fast you can go.
Most Wanted, freedom is everything. Drive anywhere, explore the world,
hang out with your friends, compete in challenges or toy with the cops. Explore the world. If you can find it, you can drive it. Each car has a series of events, designed to showcase its unique qualities. Modifying your car with such pursuit-busting delights as: Reinforced
Chassis, Reinflating Tires, Impact Protection, Powershot Nitrous or
Track Tires. Switch colors, add license plates. rollout in style. Enhance your car’s natural
strengths, whether that’s straight-line speed, off-road performance or
strength and durability. Or address its weaknesses. The Long Gear upgrade delivers higher torque and up to 40mph on top of the car’s top speed. The Offroad Package combines offroad tires and raised suspensionfor better performance in the dirt. The Reinforced chassis to give a small, fast car a fighting
chance against tougher, heavier opposition.
Chris Brown's quotation "it is a pretty good game, it is on Xbox 360, PS3, PSVita. You can race fast cars and collect them and the free roam is awesome!"
Author - Chris Brown
Editor - Bruce Miller
Chris Brown, a Flvs Student
PlayStation 4 News
The PS4 Design Still A Mystery Even To Sony - February 23rd, 2013
The PlayStation Event live on February 20th were well aware of the absence of the actual PlayStation 4 console; this is apparently because the design hasn't yet been finalized.
PS4 May Block Used Games After All - February 21st, 2013
Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Worldwide, stated earlier this month that the PlayStation 4 will not block used games outright. However, in a follow-up press conference, he has now stated that the company will give outside publishers the opportunity to apply restrictions on used content, such as not allowing used copies of their games to play on the PS4 at all.
PS4 Confirmed Launch Lineup and Backwards Compatibility Information - February 21st, 2013
Currently, three games are slated for the PS4 launch: 1. Killzone: Shadow Fall, 2. Driveclub, 3. Watch Dogs. Witcher 4 has now been confirmed as a PlayStation 4 game though it will not appear at the launch of the PS4.
Feb 20, 2013
Sony’s Yoshida reported as stating that PlayStation 4 won’t block used games!
PlayStation2013 - 6:15pm EST
Playstation 4 Official, completely EPIC, so many damn cool features to talk about.
February 15th, 2013 --The Final PS4 Controller?
February 8th, 2013 --PS4 Price.
The next-generation console may retail for 40,000 yen or $420 USD. The PlayStation 3 originally retailed for up to $600, but it's still a bit on the higher end compared to other consoles. Additional rumors include mentions of a controller that looks just like the PlayStation 3 DualShock controller but with a touchpad. PlayStation 4 Controller Similar To PSVita.
PlayStation 4 Won't Be Unveiled Until Next Xbox Is. Sony Stops Producing PlayStation 2!
The PlayStation Event live on February 20th were well aware of the absence of the actual PlayStation 4 console; this is apparently because the design hasn't yet been finalized.
PS4 May Block Used Games After All - February 21st, 2013
Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Worldwide, stated earlier this month that the PlayStation 4 will not block used games outright. However, in a follow-up press conference, he has now stated that the company will give outside publishers the opportunity to apply restrictions on used content, such as not allowing used copies of their games to play on the PS4 at all.
PS4 Confirmed Launch Lineup and Backwards Compatibility Information - February 21st, 2013
Currently, three games are slated for the PS4 launch: 1. Killzone: Shadow Fall, 2. Driveclub, 3. Watch Dogs. Witcher 4 has now been confirmed as a PlayStation 4 game though it will not appear at the launch of the PS4.
Feb 20, 2013
Sony’s Yoshida reported as stating that PlayStation 4 won’t block used games!
PlayStation2013 - 6:15pm EST
Playstation 4 Official, completely EPIC, so many damn cool features to talk about.
February 15th, 2013 --The Final PS4 Controller?
February 8th, 2013 --PS4 Price.
The next-generation console may retail for 40,000 yen or $420 USD. The PlayStation 3 originally retailed for up to $600, but it's still a bit on the higher end compared to other consoles. Additional rumors include mentions of a controller that looks just like the PlayStation 3 DualShock controller but with a touchpad. PlayStation 4 Controller Similar To PSVita.
PlayStation 4 Won't Be Unveiled Until Next Xbox Is. Sony Stops Producing PlayStation 2!
Flvs Launched a new blog: The Virtual Voice
In Orlando, FL on February 13, 2013 - Florida Virtual School (FLVS) recently launched a new blog: The Virtual Voice. The Purpose of the new blog is to cultivate intelectual discussion amongst parents, community leaders and industry professionals.
Join Flvs Clubs
Beta Delta Sigma Math Club
Open to students from middle to high school, this club is a great way to use your math skills, or become more proficient in this important subject. Contact the club sponsors with any questions: Mrs. Martin memartin@flvs.net OR Mrs. Slater aslater@flvs.net.
Chess Club - a club designed to expand the interest in the game of chess as well as sharpen player skills across all ability levels. For questions, please contact Shawn Wigg. (swigg@flvs.net)
Creative Writing Club - a club for honing your writing skills and meeting others who love to write. Chat with others about your latest work. Learn how to improve your writing, tips for getting published, and more. For questions, contact Katie Emery (kemery@flvs.net).
Fine Arts Club - students who have interest in music, art, drama, and photography can develop and share their talents in this club. Contact Ms. Dedo with any questions at rdedo@flvs.net.
FITT Club - join the FITT Club and get work on a healthy and fit lifestyle. For questions, contact sponsor Alexandria Whalen (awhalen@flvs.net) OR Debbie Tolsma (dtolsma@flvs.net)
FLVS Peer Tutors - high school honors and AP students who excel in a subject and want to help other students be successful may qualify to be a peer tutor. If you are a high school student interested in becoming a Peer Tutor, please contact Mr. Williams at swilliams@flvs.net
Future Business Leaders of America - a club to promote leadership skills and develop skills for success in the business field. For questions, please contact Linda Schneider.
History Club - join other students interested in exploring history topics and competitions. For questions, contact Mrs. Christina Cerrato: CCerrato@flvs.net
International Club - this club promotes international awareness in the school and the community. For questions, contact Mrs. Jessica Fresia (jfresia@flvs.net).
Latin Club - this club encourages an interest in and an appreciation for the culture, language and literature of Latin. For questions, contact club sponsors: Dara Taylor: dtaylor@flvs.net OR Craig Bebergal: cberbergal@flvs.net
Model UN Club - join other students with similar interests as you step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. For questions, please contact: Rich Benedict- rbenedict@flvs.net or Monica Powers- mpowers@flvs.net
National English Honor Society - an honor society to expand the knowledge of English in the minds of those who need tutoring and those who are tutoring, this club leads various literacy initiatives at FLVS and in the community. For questions, please contact Mrs. Miranda at cmiranda@flvs.net.
Newspaper Club - explore the field of journalism, creative writing, and news reporting with other student writers as we create the student newspaper. For questions, please email Mrs. Newton (jnewton@flvs.net).
Science Club - explore various topics in science and participate in the annual Science Fair and Science Olympiad. Go to: https://sites.google.com/site/flvssciclub/home for more Info.
Science Honor Society - if you are taking Honors or AP Science courses, this club will give you an opportunity to delve deeper into the subject and related projects. Contact Mrs. McElligott with any questions at amcelligott@flvs.net.
Student Ambassadors - join other students to help represent FLVS in elluminate sessions, on Facebook, and with Legislators. For questions, contact Becky Dedo (rdedo@flvs.net)
Teen Driving Club - a community of teens and teachers working to educate about driving distractions. We are working together to create a safe driving environment for teens, while giving parents the tools and services they need to significantly affect and improve their teen's driving behavior. For questions, contact sponsor Debbie Adams at dadams@flvs.net OR Erin DeWitt at edewitt@flvs.net
Virge Literary Magazine - if you are interested in helping create and edit Virge, the FLVS Literary Magazine, this club may be for you! For questions, please contact Mrs. Newton. (jnewton@flvs.net)
If you need any further information or have questions, please contact the FLVS Student Activities Coordinator, Cindy Knoblauch, at cknoblauch@flvs.net.
You MUST BE a Flvs Student to join any of this clubs. For More Information, Check out www.flvs.net/myFLVS/get-involved/clubs/Pages/default.aspx
Open to students from middle to high school, this club is a great way to use your math skills, or become more proficient in this important subject. Contact the club sponsors with any questions: Mrs. Martin memartin@flvs.net OR Mrs. Slater aslater@flvs.net.
Chess Club - a club designed to expand the interest in the game of chess as well as sharpen player skills across all ability levels. For questions, please contact Shawn Wigg. (swigg@flvs.net)
Creative Writing Club - a club for honing your writing skills and meeting others who love to write. Chat with others about your latest work. Learn how to improve your writing, tips for getting published, and more. For questions, contact Katie Emery (kemery@flvs.net).
Fine Arts Club - students who have interest in music, art, drama, and photography can develop and share their talents in this club. Contact Ms. Dedo with any questions at rdedo@flvs.net.
FITT Club - join the FITT Club and get work on a healthy and fit lifestyle. For questions, contact sponsor Alexandria Whalen (awhalen@flvs.net) OR Debbie Tolsma (dtolsma@flvs.net)
FLVS Peer Tutors - high school honors and AP students who excel in a subject and want to help other students be successful may qualify to be a peer tutor. If you are a high school student interested in becoming a Peer Tutor, please contact Mr. Williams at swilliams@flvs.net
Future Business Leaders of America - a club to promote leadership skills and develop skills for success in the business field. For questions, please contact Linda Schneider.
History Club - join other students interested in exploring history topics and competitions. For questions, contact Mrs. Christina Cerrato: CCerrato@flvs.net
International Club - this club promotes international awareness in the school and the community. For questions, contact Mrs. Jessica Fresia (jfresia@flvs.net).
Latin Club - this club encourages an interest in and an appreciation for the culture, language and literature of Latin. For questions, contact club sponsors: Dara Taylor: dtaylor@flvs.net OR Craig Bebergal: cberbergal@flvs.net
Model UN Club - join other students with similar interests as you step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. For questions, please contact: Rich Benedict- rbenedict@flvs.net or Monica Powers- mpowers@flvs.net
National English Honor Society - an honor society to expand the knowledge of English in the minds of those who need tutoring and those who are tutoring, this club leads various literacy initiatives at FLVS and in the community. For questions, please contact Mrs. Miranda at cmiranda@flvs.net.
Newspaper Club - explore the field of journalism, creative writing, and news reporting with other student writers as we create the student newspaper. For questions, please email Mrs. Newton (jnewton@flvs.net).
Science Club - explore various topics in science and participate in the annual Science Fair and Science Olympiad. Go to: https://sites.google.com/site/flvssciclub/home for more Info.
Science Honor Society - if you are taking Honors or AP Science courses, this club will give you an opportunity to delve deeper into the subject and related projects. Contact Mrs. McElligott with any questions at amcelligott@flvs.net.
Student Ambassadors - join other students to help represent FLVS in elluminate sessions, on Facebook, and with Legislators. For questions, contact Becky Dedo (rdedo@flvs.net)
Teen Driving Club - a community of teens and teachers working to educate about driving distractions. We are working together to create a safe driving environment for teens, while giving parents the tools and services they need to significantly affect and improve their teen's driving behavior. For questions, contact sponsor Debbie Adams at dadams@flvs.net OR Erin DeWitt at edewitt@flvs.net
Virge Literary Magazine - if you are interested in helping create and edit Virge, the FLVS Literary Magazine, this club may be for you! For questions, please contact Mrs. Newton. (jnewton@flvs.net)
If you need any further information or have questions, please contact the FLVS Student Activities Coordinator, Cindy Knoblauch, at cknoblauch@flvs.net.
You MUST BE a Flvs Student to join any of this clubs. For More Information, Check out www.flvs.net/myFLVS/get-involved/clubs/Pages/default.aspx
The Last Of Us For PS3
Release Date: June 14, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: June 14, 2013 (UK)
Release Date: June 14, 2013 (AU)
Rated: Mature 17+
Genre: Action
Developer: Naughty Dog Software
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Survive an apocalypse on Earth in The Last of Us, a PlayStation
3-exclusive title by Naughty Dog. Here, you will find abandoned cities
reclaimed by nature. Here is a population decimated by a modern plague.
Here, there are only survivors killing each other for food, weapons,
or whatever they can get their hands on. Here, you find no hope.
Joel, a brutal survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is
wise beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their
journey across the US.
Avatar 3: The Game
Release Date: TBA 2014 (U.S.)
Release Date: TBA 2014 (UK)
Release Date: TBA 2014 (AU)
Release Date: TBA 2014 (JP)
Rated: Rating Pending
Genre: Action
Publisher: Ubisoft
James Cameron's epic fantasy adventure Avatar continues in the third
video game inspired by the film franchise.
This is a rumor.
SimCity For PC
Release Date: March 5, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: March 8, 2013 (UK)
Release Date: March 2013 (AU)
Rated: Everyone 10+, Mild Violence.
Genre: Economic Simulation
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA)
The franchise that laid the foundations of the city building simulation
genre is back, empowering players to create the world of their
imagination! This new edition of SimCity marks a true rebirth of the
franchise that brings the depth of simulation that has been the series
hallmark for more than two decades and marries it with next generation
accessibility and a robust multiplayer mode, giving players the power to
change a world together. Players take charge of their own customized
cities and build a world that co-exists alongside friends. For the first
time in SimCity franchise history, players' decisions will have
long-lasting repercussions that will extend beyond their city limits.
Together, players will address real global challenges such as climate
change, the search for renewable resources and natural disasters. It’s
up to the players to decide whether to compete or collaborate to shape
the world of tomorrow.
KillZone: Mercenary For PS Vita
Release Date: September 17, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: September 2013 (AU)
Release Date: TBA 2013 (JP)
Release Date: September 18, 2013 (UK)
Rated; Rating Pending
Supported Functions: PlayStation Move
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
If you thought the battle lines were clear, you've not seen the whole
story. Killzone: Mercenary throws you into a deadly firefight where you
not only fight alongside the dangerous ISA, but also shoulder to
shoulder with the vicious Helghast. There is no good. There is no evil.
There is only the mission ... and the money.
Injustice: Gods Among Us For PS3
Release Date: April 16, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: April 19, 2013 (UK)
Release Date: April 17, 2013 (AU)
Rated: Rating Pending
Genre: Fighting
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? From the
indomitable DC Comics and the makers of the definitive fighting game
franchise Mortal Kombat comes Injustice: Gods Among Us, a bold fighting
game featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons. Set in a world
where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will
experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive
scale. A deep, original story compliments the fighting action that pits
many of the great heroes and villains from the DC universe against each
other -- Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash,
Wonder Woman and many others lose their allegiances and fight for
Injustice!
Tomb Raider For PS3
Release Date: March 5, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: March 5, 2013 (AU)
Release Date: 2013 (UK)
Rated: Mature 17+, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language.
Genre: Action
Developers: Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Studios - Montreal
Tomb Raider delivers an intense and gritty story of the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from frightened young woman to hardened survivor, armed with only raw instincts and the physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance. Superb physics-based game play is paired with a heart-pounding narrative in Lara's most personal, character-defining adventure to date.
IGN rates it 9.1
Grand Theft Auto V For PS3
Release Date: September 17, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: September 2013 (AU)
Release Date: September 2013 (UK)
Release Date: 2013 (JP)
Rated: Rating Pending (RP)
Genre: Third-Person Action
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games
This next chapter in the Grand
Theft Auto universe, set in the city of Los Santos and its surrounding
hills, countryside and beaches. A bold new direction in open-world
freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer,
Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a
re-imagined, present-day Southern California.
God of War: Ascension For PS3
Release Date: March 12, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: March 15, 2013 (UK)
Release Date: March 14, 2013 (AU)
Rated: Mature 17+, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content.
Genre: Action
Number Of Players: 1-8
Online - VS Number Of Players: 8
Developer: SCE Studios Santa Monica
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
God of War: Ascension returns players to the storyline of the epic God
of War franchise. Join Kratos as he seeks freedom, redemption and the
clarity to avenge his family. Or seek your own glory in epic 8-player
mutliplayer battles.
Gears of War: Judgment For Xbox 360
Release Date: March 19, 2013 (U.S.)
Release Date: March 2013 (UK)
Release Date: March 19, 2013 (AU)
Release Date: March 2013 (JP)
Rated: Mature 17+, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language.
Genre: Third-Person
Shooter
Publisher: Microsoft
Developers: People Can Fly and Epic Games
Online - Co-Op Number Of Players: 4
Gears of War: Judgment takes you back before the events of the original
Gears of War trilogy to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day. Follow Kilo Squad, led by Damon Baird and Augustus The Cole Train Cole,
as they fight to save the city of Halvo Bay from an unstoppable enemy. Gears of War: Judgment introduces a variety of new multiplayer
experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new class-based competitive
mode that will pit Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle
unlike anything.
Playable cooperatively with up to three friends on Xbox LIVE. A Riveting Campaign -- Set years before the events of the previous Gears of War trilogy. Faster and More Intense Combat: Gears of War: Judgment delivers a
riveting gameplay experience that gets back to basics, captures the true
essence of Gears combat and introduces a new style of combat that’s
faster-paced and more action-packed. New Multiplayer Experiences -- Gears of War: Judgment introduces
brand-new multiplayer experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new
class-based competitive mode that pits Locust and COG soldiers in a
head-to-head battle unlike anything.
Crysis 3 Review
Released: February 19. 2013
Platforms: PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360
Developer: Crytek Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA)
Websites: Crysis.com
Crysis 3 is the sequel to the popular sci-fi first-person shooters Crysis and Crysis 2. Players assume the role of Prophet, an enhanced super soldier capable of taking out entire armies by himself with the help of his Nanosuit.
The super soldier has been well-worn by gamers, especially given that
the vast majority of video games are specifically designed to make you
feel like a gun-shooting god. Game makers know that there’s an overwhelming majority of gamers out there who play video games for one reason: to forget about their lousy day at school or the office and step out in the over-sized shoes of an almighty god of games for the evening.
the Crysis series has strapped you up in an exceedingly well-armoured and cloak-equipped
Nanosuit and sent you out to leave no guard unmurdered in your pursuit
of...the fate of the universe.
It’s clear that this is an area that Crytek Studios has largely directed its
focus, and perhaps why the core game play experience hasn’t really
changed dramatically from Crysis 2. Crysis 3
roots its narrative in a fight against the oppressive CELL Corporation
and the pursuit of the alien Alpha Ceph, but the story is propelled
along by the relationship between protagonist Prophet and his sidekick
Michael ‘Psycho’ Sykes. One is desperate to cling to his last traces of
humanity, the other, newly stripped of his Nanosuit and tortured by
CELL, is struggling to come to terms with his own mortality.
excellent dialogue, voice acting and facial animation, Crysis 3's characters are able to emote at a level well beyond the reach of the smartass marines typically found in the genre. Crysis 3 is almost exclusively about killing, be it via an all-out
assault or more surreptitious forms of slaughter. The new game is every
bit as fluid and flexible (and fun) as fans have come to expect from
Crytek's more sandbox style of shooting, and there are a handful of new
additions to your arsenal that make each enemy encounter all the more
entertaining.
Crysis 3 is a polished iteration on the previous Crysis titles. ts campaign mode features some much needed soul beneath the sci-fi
sheen, which gives a sense of purpose to all the killing that has been
previously absent from the series.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Hackers On The Rise
Mobile Worms that buy malware from app stores. There has already been malware that has made it into the Android Play
Store and even Apple's App Store. Given that the large majority of
mobile devices run without any type of malware detection, it is
inevitable that we are prone for a major, disruptive malware possibly
posing as an update for a popular application.
A significant deviation in communication patterns may reflect malware spread. If these devices are participating inside the corporate network, this could prove to be very disruptive, not only due to the increase in network activity but malware moving from mobile to standard operating systems.
The popular Android mobile operating system, with its open ecosystem, may prove an especially attractive target to cyber criminals. Trend Micro predicts that the number of malicious and high-risk Android apps will increase three-fold from about 350,000 in 2012 to more than 1 million in 2013, broadly in line with the predicted growth of the OS itself.
Malicious and high-risk Android apps are becoming more sophisticated. An "arms race" between Android attackers and security providers is likely to occur in the coming year. One particular area of concern is malware that buys apps from an app store without user permission. McAfee points to the Android/Market pay. A Trojan, which already exists, and predicts we'll see criminals add it as a payload to a mobile worm in 2013.
Buying apps developed by malware authors puts money in their pockets. A mobile worm that uses exploits to propagate over numerous vulnerable phones is the perfect platform for malware that buys such apps; attackers will no longer need victims to install a piece of malware.
Ransomware - in which criminals hijack a user's capability to access data, communicate or use the system at all and then forces the user to pay a ransom to regain access. Ransomware on Windows PCs has more than tripled during the past year. Both Android and Apple's OS X as targets of ransomware in 2013 as ransomware kits, similar to the malware kits currently available in the underground market. Attackers have already developed ransomware for mobile devices.
Attackers targeting Windows of all varieties will expand their use of sophisticated and devastating below-the-kernel attacks. The evolution of computer security software and other defenses on client endpoints is driving threats into different areas of the operating system stack, especially for covert and persistent attackers. Some of the critical assets targeted include the BIOS, master boot record (MBR), volume boot record (VBR), GUID Partition Table (GPT) and NTLoader. HTML5 increases the attack surface for every user, as its features do not require extensive policy or access controls.
In 2013, destructive attacks (cybersabotage and cyberweaponry) on utilities and critical infrastructure systems. Destructive payloads in malware have become rare because attackers prefer to take control of their victims' computers for financial gain or to steal intellectual property. Expect this malicious behavior to grow in 2013. this is hacktivism taken to a new level. As with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, the technical bar for the hackers to hurdle is rather low. Attackers can install destructive malware on a large number of machines
A significant deviation in communication patterns may reflect malware spread. If these devices are participating inside the corporate network, this could prove to be very disruptive, not only due to the increase in network activity but malware moving from mobile to standard operating systems.
The popular Android mobile operating system, with its open ecosystem, may prove an especially attractive target to cyber criminals. Trend Micro predicts that the number of malicious and high-risk Android apps will increase three-fold from about 350,000 in 2012 to more than 1 million in 2013, broadly in line with the predicted growth of the OS itself.
Malicious and high-risk Android apps are becoming more sophisticated. An "arms race" between Android attackers and security providers is likely to occur in the coming year. One particular area of concern is malware that buys apps from an app store without user permission. McAfee points to the Android/Market pay. A Trojan, which already exists, and predicts we'll see criminals add it as a payload to a mobile worm in 2013.
Buying apps developed by malware authors puts money in their pockets. A mobile worm that uses exploits to propagate over numerous vulnerable phones is the perfect platform for malware that buys such apps; attackers will no longer need victims to install a piece of malware.
Ransomware - in which criminals hijack a user's capability to access data, communicate or use the system at all and then forces the user to pay a ransom to regain access. Ransomware on Windows PCs has more than tripled during the past year. Both Android and Apple's OS X as targets of ransomware in 2013 as ransomware kits, similar to the malware kits currently available in the underground market. Attackers have already developed ransomware for mobile devices.
Attackers targeting Windows of all varieties will expand their use of sophisticated and devastating below-the-kernel attacks. The evolution of computer security software and other defenses on client endpoints is driving threats into different areas of the operating system stack, especially for covert and persistent attackers. Some of the critical assets targeted include the BIOS, master boot record (MBR), volume boot record (VBR), GUID Partition Table (GPT) and NTLoader. HTML5 increases the attack surface for every user, as its features do not require extensive policy or access controls.
In 2013, destructive attacks (cybersabotage and cyberweaponry) on utilities and critical infrastructure systems. Destructive payloads in malware have become rare because attackers prefer to take control of their victims' computers for financial gain or to steal intellectual property. Expect this malicious behavior to grow in 2013. this is hacktivism taken to a new level. As with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, the technical bar for the hackers to hurdle is rather low. Attackers can install destructive malware on a large number of machines
Social Media Data Restrictions
Social media data is increasingly becoming an invaluable asset for marketing teams, and businesses. But London-based law firm Kemp Little
warns that restrictions on use of social media data are becoming an
“elephant in the room,” because so few people are aware of their
legal obligations when it comes to handling this kind of data.
Social media data applies to any information generated in connection with social activities online. This could be name/age/gender/religion data, location data (where a person is at a given time), interaction data (friendship groups/level of activity/engagement), or preferences (interests/buying habits/opinions).
You obtain data from social channels, with which they can gain aggregated insights about customers or target groups. In this case the data cannot be linked back to any particular individuals for targeting purposes. In other cases, user data is obtained directly from social networks such as Facebook – through apps, brand page metrics, registration through Facebook Connect, or plugins (such as the Facebook 'Like' button). Most social media companies attempt to deal with these issues in their terms and conditions.
Kemp Little recommends that any company that is planning to extend their use of social media data should keep the legal department in the loop and ensure that social media data is kept separate from other data. They should not rely on developers or agencies to stick within the rules, because the people developing the applications tend to be focused on providing the best functionality, rather than ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Social media data applies to any information generated in connection with social activities online. This could be name/age/gender/religion data, location data (where a person is at a given time), interaction data (friendship groups/level of activity/engagement), or preferences (interests/buying habits/opinions).
You obtain data from social channels, with which they can gain aggregated insights about customers or target groups. In this case the data cannot be linked back to any particular individuals for targeting purposes. In other cases, user data is obtained directly from social networks such as Facebook – through apps, brand page metrics, registration through Facebook Connect, or plugins (such as the Facebook 'Like' button). Most social media companies attempt to deal with these issues in their terms and conditions.
Kemp Little recommends that any company that is planning to extend their use of social media data should keep the legal department in the loop and ensure that social media data is kept separate from other data. They should not rely on developers or agencies to stick within the rules, because the people developing the applications tend to be focused on providing the best functionality, rather than ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Microsoft Office 365 is better than Microsoft Office 2013?
The new Microsoft Office 2013 Edition is here. With Microsoft Office 2013 you get Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more as a locally installed suite of applications
or as Office 365, a cloud-based subscription. However, choosing between
Office 2013 desktop software and the new Office 365 is a dramatically a
different decision.
Office 2013 describes only the desktop applications. Office 365 is a web-based platform that pairs the Office applications with cloud storage. In the past, the Office 365 versions of the software had limited features and capabilities compared to the full desktop versions, and if you didn't have an internet connection you didn't have Office.
Office 2013 is more expensive than Office 365, and the licence is only good for one machine. If you only need the core applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote) you can get Office 2013 Home & Student, add Outlook, and you get Office 2013 Home & Business, Office 2013 Pro adds Access and Publisher.
Office 365 comes in two Programs: Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 Small Business Premium. Up to five people can use Office 365 Home Premium on up to five devices, with each user getting an Office experience customized to their own Microsoft ID. Office 365 Small Business Premium also comes with five licences, but billed per user per year.
The Best thing of Office 365 is that you get more than just Office 2013 for your money - it also comes with benefits that Office 2013 lacks. It comes with an additional 20GB of SkyDrive storage and 60 minutes per month of international Skype calls. The new feature on Office 365 is called Office On Demand that enables you to stream virtualized versions of the full desktop software to any Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC. And as long as you store your files in SkyDrive you can access them seamlessly from virtually any web-connected device.
Office 365 has very clear advantages, and it makes more sense financially in almost every scenario.
Office 2013 describes only the desktop applications. Office 365 is a web-based platform that pairs the Office applications with cloud storage. In the past, the Office 365 versions of the software had limited features and capabilities compared to the full desktop versions, and if you didn't have an internet connection you didn't have Office.
Office 2013 is more expensive than Office 365, and the licence is only good for one machine. If you only need the core applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote) you can get Office 2013 Home & Student, add Outlook, and you get Office 2013 Home & Business, Office 2013 Pro adds Access and Publisher.
Office 365 comes in two Programs: Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 Small Business Premium. Up to five people can use Office 365 Home Premium on up to five devices, with each user getting an Office experience customized to their own Microsoft ID. Office 365 Small Business Premium also comes with five licences, but billed per user per year.
The Best thing of Office 365 is that you get more than just Office 2013 for your money - it also comes with benefits that Office 2013 lacks. It comes with an additional 20GB of SkyDrive storage and 60 minutes per month of international Skype calls. The new feature on Office 365 is called Office On Demand that enables you to stream virtualized versions of the full desktop software to any Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC. And as long as you store your files in SkyDrive you can access them seamlessly from virtually any web-connected device.
Office 365 has very clear advantages, and it makes more sense financially in almost every scenario.
Apple OS X will be accepted as Windows
Apple OS X will be accepted as Windows by the end of 2014. By the end of next year Apple laptops and notebooks will be as well accepted by IT pros as their Microsoft counterparts. Apple's efforts to make its OS X operating system more compatible with the iPhone's, iPad's and iPod Touch's iOS, more consumers will bring OS X devices to work where IT will have to deal with them.
The application folder in OS X Mountain Lion machines like the home pages of iOS devices, as an indicator that Apple is trying to make the two platforms more alike. The MacBook Air in particular as a device that will arrive in corporate settings more and more as it grows in popularity. IT departments have already been forced to accept iPhones and in fact they are better accepted than Windows Phone 7 phones. The general attitude of IT pros toward Apple will improve.
By the end of 2016 more than half of all mobile applications used by businesses will be hybrid. That means businesses should shift their application strategies toward developing a single application code base that can be shared by Web, hybrid and native applications. The form of HTML5 application code wrapped within containers that adapt the applications to different platforms.
The application folder in OS X Mountain Lion machines like the home pages of iOS devices, as an indicator that Apple is trying to make the two platforms more alike. The MacBook Air in particular as a device that will arrive in corporate settings more and more as it grows in popularity. IT departments have already been forced to accept iPhones and in fact they are better accepted than Windows Phone 7 phones. The general attitude of IT pros toward Apple will improve.
By the end of 2016 more than half of all mobile applications used by businesses will be hybrid. That means businesses should shift their application strategies toward developing a single application code base that can be shared by Web, hybrid and native applications. The form of HTML5 application code wrapped within containers that adapt the applications to different platforms.
McAfee Internet Security 2013 Review
The new McAfee Internet Security 2013 is packed with Pros & Cons. First of all it is $40 for one year of protection on up to 3 computers, as of 12/19/12. It did not handle top marks in Mircosoft's security suite tests. but it's a fairly proficient anti-malware program that will keep you relatively protected.
McAfee's uninspired design and average performance makes it a less attractive choice compared to its competition. In Microsoft's real world attack test, McAfee completely block 94.4 percent of attacks, allowing Mircosoft's test system to get infected. McAfee was competent at cleaning up malware infections once they were already on the system.
Five of the nine security suites we tested performed better than McAfee in this test. McAfee had an excellent false positive percentage: It didn't flag a single safe file (out of over 260,000 files) as malicious. McAfee Internet Security managed to detect 99.9percent of known malware samples.
In performance-wise, in Mircosoft's PC speed tests, the program added a little less than one second to startup time, and about four seconds to shutdown time. McAfee's scan times are slightly higher than average. There are also three smaller modules that let you quickly access McAfee's other services, including data protection tools, PC home and network tools, and parental controls. Installing McAfee Internet Security 2013 is a breeze. The program doesn't try to install any extras (such as toolbars) or change any of your settings and it doesn't require a restart on your computer.
McAfee's uninspired design and average performance makes it a less attractive choice compared to its competition. In Microsoft's real world attack test, McAfee completely block 94.4 percent of attacks, allowing Mircosoft's test system to get infected. McAfee was competent at cleaning up malware infections once they were already on the system.
Five of the nine security suites we tested performed better than McAfee in this test. McAfee had an excellent false positive percentage: It didn't flag a single safe file (out of over 260,000 files) as malicious. McAfee Internet Security managed to detect 99.9percent of known malware samples.
In performance-wise, in Mircosoft's PC speed tests, the program added a little less than one second to startup time, and about four seconds to shutdown time. McAfee's scan times are slightly higher than average. There are also three smaller modules that let you quickly access McAfee's other services, including data protection tools, PC home and network tools, and parental controls. Installing McAfee Internet Security 2013 is a breeze. The program doesn't try to install any extras (such as toolbars) or change any of your settings and it doesn't require a restart on your computer.
Microsoft joins Facebook and Twitter was hacked!
Microsoft has admitting that it recently fell victim to the same type of cyber attack that targeted Apple and Facebook. They found a small number of computers, including some in our Mac business unit, that
were infected by malicious software using techniques similar to those
documented by other organizations. They have no evidence of customer data being affected and there investigation is ongoing.
Microsoft has recently joined a list of companies that've recently reported being hacked, including Facebook, Apple, Twitter, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Apple and Facebook were both targeted via a vulnerability in Oracle's Java platform. Apple and Facebook was just hit by a similar attack.
Cyberattacks are no surprise to Microsoft and other companies that must grapple with determined and persistent adversaries. The Times, the Journal and Apple each pointed at China as the source of the attacks. Twitter does not know where the attacks are coming from, but urges all of its 250,000 users to change their passwords. China has denied involvement in the attacks.
Microsoft has recently joined a list of companies that've recently reported being hacked, including Facebook, Apple, Twitter, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Apple and Facebook were both targeted via a vulnerability in Oracle's Java platform. Apple and Facebook was just hit by a similar attack.
Cyberattacks are no surprise to Microsoft and other companies that must grapple with determined and persistent adversaries. The Times, the Journal and Apple each pointed at China as the source of the attacks. Twitter does not know where the attacks are coming from, but urges all of its 250,000 users to change their passwords. China has denied involvement in the attacks.
Mozilla Firefox OS with four phone makers
Mozilla previewed the first Firefox OS and announced several operator and smartphone rollout plans on Sunday at Mobile World Congress. The Firefox OS is a better alternative for low-end smartphones in developing markets and is built using HTML5.
The new phones using OS are all powered by Qualcomm processors and will be offered by Alcatel One Touch, LG Electronics and ZTE starting this summer. Huawei Technologies will also come out with products later in the year.
Mozilla said it doesn't need to build a new ecosystem for Firefox OS because of its HTML5-based alternative to iOS and Android, but the depth of commitment is unclear.
Mozilla has also joined forces with Ericsson and AT&T to show WebRTC, a framework that allows browsers to perform functions usually confined to mobile phones such as voice and video calls and messaging. Mozilla's Social API and WebRTC support in Firefox, Ericsson's Web Communication Gateway and the AT&T API platform to enable the browser to sync with a user's existing phone number and provide calling services without any plugins to download. WebRTC (real-time communications).
The new phones using OS are all powered by Qualcomm processors and will be offered by Alcatel One Touch, LG Electronics and ZTE starting this summer. Huawei Technologies will also come out with products later in the year.
Mozilla said it doesn't need to build a new ecosystem for Firefox OS because of its HTML5-based alternative to iOS and Android, but the depth of commitment is unclear.
Mozilla has also joined forces with Ericsson and AT&T to show WebRTC, a framework that allows browsers to perform functions usually confined to mobile phones such as voice and video calls and messaging. Mozilla's Social API and WebRTC support in Firefox, Ericsson's Web Communication Gateway and the AT&T API platform to enable the browser to sync with a user's existing phone number and provide calling services without any plugins to download. WebRTC (real-time communications).
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