Apple has released a JAVA for OS X update – 2013-001 1.0.
The update includes:
Java for OS X 2013-001 delivers improved security, reliability, and compatibility by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_41.
On systems that have not already installed Java for OS X 2012-006, this update disables the Java SE 6 applet plug-in. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled “Missing plug-in” to download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle.
You should update now.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 demo is now available on Xbox LIVE and tomorrow on PlayStation Network, plus NAMCO BANDAI have released a new trailer.
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In NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 boss battles are back and more epic than ever. This free demo will enable the players to confront an enraged Nine-Tails in the middle of the Leaf village as a prelude of the long awaited Great Ninja War.
Here is the trailer:
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 will feature the most extensive character roster of any game so far in the series, letting fans engage with a huge number of their favorite personalities from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN universe, be they friend or foe. In story mode, players will be thrown into a series of thrilling adventures as they delve into the Fourth Great Ninja War. For the first time in Ultimate Ninja STORM history, players will be able to relive the most exciting series of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime as it airs in Japan and streams online. Experience new one-versus-many action stages to test players’ ninja skills, while electrifying fights will be punctuated with cinematic boss battles ranging from nefarious villains to massive beasts. Players will also be able to battle against the world through extensive multiplayer modes. Compete in user created tournaments, set up friendly player matches and check out the competition with player cards to view win/loss records and fighting styles.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 will be available for purchase at retailers in Europe on March 8th 2013.
Are you going to pre-order it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Microsoft and Epic Games today unveiled a new “Gears of War: Judgment” video entitled “The Guts of Gears – Multiplayer,” giving fans a look at the new multiplayer modes, weapons, in-game rewards and gameplay updates that will make it the most intense “Gears” game ever when it launches in the UK on 22nd March.
In the new video, everyone’s favourite smart-ass hero, Lt. Damon Baird, walks gearheads through four multiplayer modes, and showcases fresh ways to take down the opposition with new weapons, grenade types, and more.
The details covered in this video include a sampling of the biggest and most exciting updates coming to “Gears of War: Judgment” multiplayer, but there is much more to come, so stay tuned in the coming days and weeks heading into launch for more juicy info.
Here is the video:
Multiplayer Modes:
Highlighted in the video are the following four multiplayer modes, with more to be announced as we get closer to launch:
Armory Updates:
Not only are there new grenades for any situation you might encounter online, but Epic also confirmed that players will have the ability to toss grenades without a windup – including specifically for quick, close-quarter encounters. Adding to the expansive war chest of returning weapons and grenade types, below are six new additions to the “Gears” arsenal:
Rewards:
With “Gears of War: Judgment,” your multiplayer career is always in your control; the better you play, the bigger the payoff. With Prizeboxes, players can earn XP bonuses and exclusive unlocks like weapon and armor skins to get a leg up on the competition.
The new GeForce 314.07 WHQL driver is now available to download. An essential update for gamers jumping into Crysis 3 this week, 314.07 WHQL improves single-GPU and multi-GPU performance in Crytek’s sci-fi shooter by up to 65%.
Other highlights include sizeable SLI and single-GPU performance gains of up to 27% in Assassin’s Creed III, 19% in Civilization V, 14% in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, 14% in DiRT 3, 11% in Just Cause 2, 10% in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, 10% in F1 2012, and 10% in Far Cry 3.
Rounding out the release is a ‘Excellent’ 3D Vision profile for Crysis 3, a SLI profile for Ninja Theory’s DmC: Devil May Cry, and an updated SLI profile for the free-to-play, third-person co-op shooter, Warframe.
You can download the GeForce 314.07 WHQL drivers with one click from the GeForce.com homepage; Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 packages are available for desktop systems, and for notebooks there are Windows 7 and Windows 8 downloads that cover all non-legacy products.
Following a closed alpha and an open beta, Crysis 3 finally hits store shelves this week, and as you might expect Crytek’s shooter is as graphically demanding and power hungry as previous releases in the franchise. To give your system the best chance of success in the technologically-advanced title, download and install 314.07 WHQL, which improves single-GPU performance by up to 4.7%, and boosts multi-GPU performance by up to 65%.
Paired with a high-end processor, our GPUs hit the levels of performance shown below at 1920×1080, with Very High, maxed-out settings, and 4xMSAA enabled.
If you don’t have a system capable of maxing out Crysis 3, don’t worry, GeForce Experience can automatically optimize the shooter with settings tailored to your PC’s CPU and GPU. These optimal settings maximize image quality whilst maintaining great performance, giving you the absolute best experience. And what’s more, GeForce Experience can notify you of new driver and profile releases, all of which can be downloaded and installed with one click.
Our first, all-new WHQL driver of 2013 features performance improvements in seventeen games, measured across our complete range of GTX 600 Series graphics cards. Improvements of particular note include 27% in Assassin’s Creed III, 19% in Civilization V, 14% in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, 14% in DiRT 3, 11% in Just Cause 2, 10% in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, 10% in F1 2012, and 10% in Far Cry 3.
Please note that performance improvements benefit all GeForce GTX graphics cards, though obviously to varying degrees. Showing the level of improvement on every single supported GPU would be fantastic, but sadly this is unfeasible given the number of benchmarks required. For example, for each GPU and game to be tested take a before and after reading to show the level of improvement, then multiply the number of tests by the number of resolutions, three, and then again by the number of different detail levels and anti-aliasing modes. Then, finally, to verify the results, run everything again. With so many GPUs in our lineup, even focusing exclusively on the most popular models would prove impossible in the time between a driver being finalized and released.
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As always, our new driver includes new and updated SLI profiles for today’s top titles, maximizing multi-GPU performance.
And finally, if you’re running a 3D Vision system, 314.07 WHQL adds an ‘Excellent’ Crysis 3 profile that you’ll definitely want to install.
You can download the GeForce 314.07 WHQL drivers with one click from the GeForce.com homepage.
Independent developer Dennaton Games and rogue game publisher Devolver Digital have announced that the award-winning Hotline Miami will arrive on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita this coming Spring.
Crashing onto the scene last fall, Hotline Miami grabbed the attention of gamers all over the world with stylish sights and sounds, tough as nails gameplay, and a perplexing narrative that garnered Dennaton Games’ debut effort awards and nominations from nearly every video game media outlet. Hotline Miami has gone on to sell over 300,000 units on PC and solidified its place amongst the best releases of 2012.
“Our team have been fans of Hotline Miami from the very start and we are absolutely thrilled to have such a brilliant game launch on the PlayStation platform,” said Shahid Ahmad, Senior Business Development Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE). “The intense visuals and pulsing soundtrack are perfectly suited for PS3 and PS VIta and we can’t wait for PlayStation fans to see what Hotline Miami is all about.”
Dutch developer Abstraction Games has been appointed to deliver Hotline Miami’s trademark style and gameplay to both PS3and PS Vita via PlayStation®Network under the guidance of Dennaton Games. Hotline Miami will also launch with Cross-Buy allowing gamers to play Hotline MIami on both PS3 and PS Vita with a single purchase. Boom.
“The Devolver Digital team is hyped to see Hotline Miami hit PS3 and PS Vita,” said Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker. “However, this Cross-Buy thing might prohibit me from achieving my long-standing dream of wearing a gold plated PS Vita around my neck. Total bummer.”
Are you going to play it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
343 Industries today announced the first details for the next major expansion in the Halo Infinity Multiplayer experience, the Majestic Map Pack, launching next Monday, 25th February. Developed by Certain Affinity, in collaboration with 343 Industries, the Majestic Map Pack delivers the close-quarters action fans have been craving in three all-new maps designed specifically for tight, competitive combat in small-team and free-for-all modes.
Landfall’s emphasis is on infantry battles amidst a glittering ocean and a city under siege on a distant world. Monolith is an open battlefield; a Forerunner monument that exposes you to the naked vacuum of space –and the firepower of opposing teams. Skyline puts you in the air on a new construction site, and its distinctly industrial surroundings and sky-high locale provides new challenges in confined spaces.
Additionally, the map pack introduces two new “Majestic DLC” playlists and a new free-for-all game type, “Infinity Rumble,” that is exclusive to the “Majestic DLC” playlist for a limited time, as well as 10 new Achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore.
Descriptions of the three maps are as follows:
New Battlegrounds: Majestic Map Pack
· Landfall: A shining city under attack…
o The world of Tribute is now a graveyard, but its capital was once a bright beacon of commerce among the inner colonies. Fight in the corridors and courtyards of Casbah’s port authority buildings, but don’t stand still too long. Perfect for Infinity Slayer, this small to mid-size asymmetrical map offers interiors with sparse cover, which encourages close-range combat, while the exteriors offer long lines of sight to stalk your opponents. Awesome jump routes let players spring around the outside of the map, incidentally offering a perfect view of the city as it is razed by the Covenant’s brutal assault.
· Monolith: Adrift in a forgotten asteroid belt…
o This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the ancient humans. This small map has central man-cannons, short corridors, almost no cover, and open sightlines which make the location great for a mixture of close and mid-range battle. Monolith harkens back to more classic “Halo” arena-based maps, and its symmetry lends nicely to objective-based modes like Capture the Flag. Monolith is an open battlefield; wherever you look, you will witness the ferocious action that only a small and open map can provide.
· Skyline: Combat analysts agree…
o The rooftop terrain on this new space tether construction site is an ideal training environment for close-quarters infantry combat. This map, perched high above the sights of reconstruction in Cascade’s capital city, is small and symmetrical, perfect for Regicide with a mixture of high and low spaces and plenty of cover. Don’t think cover means you’re safe, however – this map holds explosive fuel cells that can and will wreak havoc in Skyline’s confined spaces, not to mention the long, long drop if you misstep.
The Majestic Map Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points on Monday 25th February. Players who purchase the “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass or “Halo 4” Limited Edition will receive access to both the Crimson (out now) and Majestic Map Packs, as well as the final map pack when it releases in April at a 15 per cent savings versus purchasing them individually.
What do you think of the new map pack? Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.
Check out our Halo 4 review
Today Codemasters released an interactive trailer for GRID 2.
Here is the trailer:
GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed Race Driver: GRID, will race into retail on 31st May for the Xbox 360 , PLAYSTATION 3 computer and PC.
There is also a new website to check out.
2K Games have released a new trailer for their forthcoming BioShock Infinite game. This trailer is called Lamb of Columbia and focuses on Elizabeth.
Here is the trailer:
And don’t forget to check out our BioShock Infinite preview.
BioShock Infinite will be released on March 26th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC and looks to be one of the best games of the year so far.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for the PlayStation 3 has just been updated again.
This is what is included in the update (Feb. 19, 2013):
Feature Improvements
Multiplayer Issues Addressed
Gameplay Balancing
Zombies Issues Addressed
Apple have just released iOS 6.1.2.
The update fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.
Ubisoft has announced a number of new features in the works for Far Cry 3 in upcoming updates.
For the single-player campaign, a new Master difficulty setting will be available, offering a greater challenge through more aggressive enemy AI and wildlife. Ubisoft has not specified whether Master difficulty will be available immediately after the update or if players will need to complete the game on one of the prior difficulties first.
The single-player campaign will also add the option to reset all outposts, allowing players to recapture outposts after completing the game. The option will only be available to users who have finished the game and captured all outposts, and will hide all incomplete side-quests until their associated outpost has been recaptured.
For multiplayer, Ubisoft has added a feedback system for custom maps, letting users give feedback directly to map makers like whether a map is too big or small, or does not have enough cover.
There will also be an option to beta test custom maps, allowing map creators to spectate over matches and see how other users are playing on their maps.
Other fixes include an option to search for new maps based on author, disabling the timer to kick idle players from private and custom matches and revised voting to skip maps in multiplayer.
Ubisoft did not specify when this updates will arrive, nor for which versions of the game will get the update.
Here are the full specifications for the newest flagship phone from HTC the HTC One.
HTC One Specifications
SIZE:
137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm/4mm (max/min)
WEIGHT:
143 grams with battery
DISPLAY:
4.7 inch, Full HD 1080p, 468 PPI
CPU SPEED
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600, quad-core, 1.7GHz
PLATFORM
HTC Sense™ with Android™
HTC BlinkFeed™
MEMORY
Total storage:
32GB/64GB, available capacity varies
RAM:
2GB DDR2
NETWORK
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• WCDMA:
EU: 900/1900/2100 MHz
US (AT&T): 850/1900/2100 MHz
US (TMO): 850/AWS/1900/2100 MHz
US (Sprint): 700/AWS MHz
Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
UMTS only: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• CDMA:
US (Sprint) 800/1900 MHz (BC0/BC1/BC10, Sprint)
• LTE:
EU: 800/1800/2600 MHz
US (AT&T): 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz
US (TMO): 700/AWS MHz
US (Sprint): 1900 MHz
Asia: 1800/2600 MHz
SIM
microSIM
SENSORS
Gyro sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
CONNECTIVITY
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
NFC capable
Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX™ enabled
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n
DLNA® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
Support consumer infrared remote control
micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
HTC BOOMSOUND™
Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™
HDR Microphone
Sense Voice
HTC ULTRAPIXEL CAMERA
BSI sensor, Pixel size 2.0 µm, Sensor size 1/3′
Dedicated HTC ImageChip™ 2
F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Smart Flash: Five levels of flash automatically set by distance to subject
Front Camera: 88 wide angle lens with HDR capability
1080p Full HD video recording for both front and back cameras
HDR Video
Continuous shooting and VideoPic
Slow motion video recording with variable speed playback
HTC Zoe™ with highlights and HTC Zoe™ Share
Retouch with Object Removal, Always Smile, and Sequence Shot
MULTIMEDIA
Audio supported formats:
Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
Recording: .amr
Video supported formats:
Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), FLAC, Vorbis
Recording: .mp4
Location
Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS
Digital compass
BATTERY
Embedded rechargeable Li-polymer battery
Capacity: 2300 mAh
AC ADAPTER
Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5 V and 1 A
Today HTC launched there newest smartphone the HTC One. The Android device is powered by a Quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocking in at 1.7GHz and comes loaded with 2GB RAM on board. It also comes with 25 gig of Dropbox storage for 2 years which is nice to have.
Coming in 32GB or 64GB storage options, the device boasts a 4.7-inch screen with a full HD resolution and a pixel density of 468ppi, significantly higher than the iPhone 5’s 326ppi.
The 4G-enabled HTC One runs the Android Jelly Bean operating system along with a new user interface dubbed HTC BlinkFeed, which transforms its home screen into a news feed comprised of updates from various social networks, messages and email.
Two speakers reside on the front of the phone, offering stereo sound, backed up by a smart system called BoomSound that automatically detects the acoustics of the surrounding environment.
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HTC BlinkFeed: A personal live stream right on the home screen. At the centre of the new HTC One experience is HTC BlinkFeed. It is a bold new experience that transforms the home screen into a single live stream of personally relevant information such as social updates, entertainment and lifestyle updates, news and photos with immersive images so that people no longer need to go to separate applications to find out what’s happening. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates the freshest content from the most relevant and interesting sources, giving it to people at a glance, all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.
To enable this new dynamic approach to the smartphone, HTC will provide both local and global content from more than 1,400 media sources with more than 10,000 articles per day from some of the most innovative media companies, such as the AOL family of media properties, ESPN, MTV, Vice Media, CoolHunting, Reuters and many others.
HTC UltraPixel Camera with HTC Zoe, The breakthrough HTC UltraPixel Camera redefines how people capture, relive and share their most precious moments. HTC Zoe gives people the ability to shoot high-res photos that come to life in three-second snippets. These Zoes, photos and videos are then displayed in a unique way that brings the gallery to life and transforms the traditional photo gallery of still images into a motion gallery of memories. It also automatically creates integrated highlight films from each event comprised of Zoes, photos and videos set to music with professionally designed cuts, transitions and effects. These highlight videos can be remixed or set to different themes, and can be easily shared on social networks, email and other services.
To enable this innovative camera experience, HTC developed a custom camera that includes a best-in-class f/2.0 aperture lens and a breakthrough sensor with UltraPixels that gather 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors. This new approach also delivers astounding low-light performance and a variety of other improvements to photos and videos. In addition, the perfect self-portrait or video is just a tap away with an ultra-wide angle front-facing camera which supports 1080p video capture. Multi-axis optical image stabilisation for the rear camera also helps ensure video footage smoother whether stationary or on the move.
HTC UltraPixel camera adds many other features and effects such as enhanced 360′ panorama, time sequencing and object removal. The device’s camera is just 4 megapixels in resolution, but HTC claims that the snapper uses “ultra-pixels” and a larger sensor than traditional smartphones, making it ideal for shooting in low-light conditions.
Users can also record HDR footage in 720p HD at 60fps and in 1080p at 30fps and capture short HD videos and images in burst mode thanks to the HTC Zoe feature.
HTC BoomSound is the new HTC One offers the best audio experience of any mobile phone available today. HTC BoomSound introduces for the first time on a phone, front-facing stereo speakers with a dedicated amplifier and an amazing full HD display that immerses people in music, videos, games and the YouTube™ clips they love. Beats Audio™ integration is enabled across the entire experience for rich, authentic sound whether you’re listening to your favorite music, watching a YouTube video or playing a game.
HDR recording uses advanced dual microphones and audio processing to capture clean, rich sound that is worthy of high-definition video footage. Phone calls sound great on HTC One thanks to the addition of HTC Sense Voice™, which boosts the call volume and quality in noisy environments so that conversations come through loud and clear.
HTC Sense TV transforms the new HTC One into an interactive program guide and remote control for most TVs, set-top boxes and receivers. Tapping the power of the cloud, Sense TV makes it simple and intuitive to see what’s on and find that favourite show.
The Metal Unibody Design Wrapped in a zero-gap aluminium unibody and sporting a brilliant 4.7″, Full HD (1080p) screen, the new HTC One features the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system and LTE network technology to offer blazingly-fast browsing in a package that combines premium design with breakthrough build quality.
Available in stunning silver and beautiful black, the sleek and crafted aluminium unibody sits comfortably in the hand and showcases HTC’s unique antenna technology, which helps people achieve a crystal clear signal. The display also resists scratches and reduces glare, whilst offering incredible 468ppi resolution and rich, natural colours.
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This three-part single-player experience will let gamers discover an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution where George Washington has succumbs to the temptation of infinite power and crown himself king.
In the first episode of the Tyranny of King Washington series, our hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded United States of America, a new king has been crowned – George Washington. The Infamy will take gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone King Washington.
Here is some gameplay footage from part 1 The Infamy – don’t worry, there are no spoilers:
The three upcoming episodes of the Tyranny of King Washington will be available through the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass, which is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or £23.99 on the PlayStation Network and Windows PC. Each episode of The Tyranny of King Washington will be available for purchase separately as a single DLC pack for 800 Microsoft points or £7.99.
Assassin’s Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy is available today.
You can read our review of part one here and also watch our exclusive Interview with Marc-Alexis Cote.
