HTC announces two new smartphones the HTC U Ultra/ HTC U Play

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HTC announces two new smartphones the HTC U Ultra/ HTC U Play

Today HTC at the Taiwan HQ has announced two new smartphones for 2017, the HTC U Ultra and the HTC U Play.

Start with the HTC U Play measure 145.99 x 72.9 x 7.99mm and weighing 145g. The layout is conventional HTC. There’s a fingerprint scanner to the front, also acting as the home button and there’s no 3.5mm headphone socket.

The HTC U Play uses a MediaTek processor and in some cases 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variants. It sports a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Super LCD display with Gorilla Glass. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC. The rear 16-megapixel camera comes with a BSI sensor, optical image stabilisation, PDAF, an f/2.0 aperture, and dual-tone LED flash.

The front camera sports a 16-megapixel sensor with an UltraPixel mode, a BSI sensor, an f/2.0 aperture with a 28mm focal length.

Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow (yes shipping with Marshmallow)
HTC Sense
Display 5.2-inch Super LCD, 1920×1080
Gorilla Glass
Processor MediaTek Helio P10
Storage 32/46GB
Expandable microSD card
RAM 3/4GB
Rear Camera 16MP BSI f/2.0, OIS, PDAF
Dual-tone flash, 1080p video at 30fps
Front Camera 16MP BSI f/2.0
UltraPixel mode, 1080p video
Charging USB-C
5V/2A speeds
Battery 2500 mAh
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac
NFC, GPS, GLONASS
Water resistance No
Security One-touch fingerprint sensor
Dimensions 145.99 x 72.9 x 7.99 mm
Weight 145 g
Colours blue, black, pink, white

 

With the HTC U Play has a 5.2-inch display, with a Full HD resolution. The 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 423ppi, display looks nice enough. With the HTC U Play should be available in mid March but no pricing just yet.

The HTC U Ultra is the higher end of the two considering its name, with a 5.7-inch QHD display to the HTC U Play’s 5.2-inch 1080p, but the Ultra also has something else: a secondary display at the top of the phone giving you a little extra real estate. Its 2-inch size and off-center placement is nearly identical to the LG V20, and its function is similar as well. It can show glanceable information like upcoming appointments or even configured to show notifications, frequently used apps and more.

With the HTC U Play’s inbuilt storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 2TB). Connectivity options include 4G LTE with VoLTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, DLNA, Miracast, HTC Connect, and USB 2.0 Type-C.

The smartphone sports an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, and gyroscope, weighs in at 145 grams, and measures 145.99×72.9×7.99mm. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the Home Button. It is powered by a 2500mAh battery with fast charging support (5V/2A) that’s rated to deliver up to 15.21 hours of talk-time and up to 427.54 hours of standby time.

With the HTC U Ultra the primary 5.7-inch Super LCD display bears a QHD (1440×2560 pixels) resolution, while the secondary 2-inch display bears a 1040×160 pixels resolution (seen below). The smartphone will be made available in two inbuilt storage variants – 64GB and 128GB, with the former sporting Gorilla Glass 5 protection and the latter sporting sapphire glass protection.

The HTC U Ultra is powered by a 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of RAM. It bears a 12-UltraPixel rear camera with 1.55-micron pixels, a BSI sensor, laser + phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilisation, an f/2.8 aperture, and dual-tone LED flash. At the front, it bears a 16-megapixel camera with an UltraPixel mode, and a BSI sensor.

HTC U Ultra include either 64GB or 128GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 2TB); 4G LTE with VoLTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, DLNA, Miracast, HTC Connect, and USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity options. The smartphone sports an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, and gyroscope, weighs in at 170 grams, and measures 162.41×79.79×7.9mm.

It bears a fingerprint sensor on the Home Button, HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi edition stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio support, as well as 3D Audio recording support with 4 microphones. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. It’s rated to deliver up to 26 hours of talk-time and up to 13 days of standby time.

With the HTC U Ultra should be available in mid March but no pricing just yet.

THQ Nordic Partners with 343 Industries/Microsoft Studios Release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10

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THQ Nordic Partners with 343 Industries/Microsoft Studios Release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10

THQ Nordic is partnering with Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries to bring Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 to retail stores worldwide via physical packaging release. In addition, purchases of the physical retail release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10 PC will grant digital access to the Xbox One version via Xbox Play Anywhere.

Both the Standard and Ultimate Edition of Halo Wars 2 will be available at retail stores with high-quality packaging. The physical retail release of Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition is stunning and provides fans with four-day early access to the core game, a Season Pass and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the original Halo Wars that is playable on both Windows 10 and Xbox One as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

“After working on so many titles together with Microsoft in 2016, we are stoked to start the year with another partnership. Being able to deliver such a big franchise to RTS and Halo fans alike, the opportunity to buy and own this game in a beautiful physical shape is something we appreciate a lot.” – Lars Wingefors, founder & Group CEO of THQ Nordic.

“For fans who love to own the box, we’re excited to partner with THQ Nordic and bring Halo Wars 2 to physical release on Windows 10,” stated 343 Industries Studio Head of Strategy Games Development Dan Ayoub. “THQ Nordic has been great to work with and we look forward to the game’s release on 21st Feb, 2017.”

Halo Wars 2 Standard Edition
Release: February 21, 2017
RRP: £49.99 / €59,99 / $59.99

You will get:
– Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 and Xbox One via Xbox Play Anywhere

Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition

Release: 17th February, 2017 RRP: £64,99 / €79,99 /  $79.99

You will get: –  Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 and Xbox One via Xbox Play Anywhere four days before the official release – Halo Wars Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the original Halo Wars that runs natively on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, featuring improved graphics, additional Achievements and includes all of the DLC created for the classic real-time strategy game

  • – This physical version of Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 requires a one-time, non-transferrable online activation at install with digital token
  • – The exclusive Season Pass This physical version of Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 requires a one-time, non-transferrable online activation at install with digital token **Halo Wars Definitive Edition: – Optimized to run natively on Xbox One and Windows 10
  • – Improved visual effects, graphics and audio
  • – Up to 4K resolution on Windows 10 PC
  • – All of the DLC created for the original game
  • – New achievements
  • – Bonus content ***The Season Pass delivers regular updates that span more than six months, including: – New Leaders with abilities that change the course of multiplayer matches,
  • – New Units that add to your multiplayer arsenal,
  • – New Blitz cards to collect and take into battle
  • New campaign missions that expand the Halo Wars 2 storyHalo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition includes four-day early access, releasing on 17th February, 2017, retailing at £64,99/ €79,99/ $79.99, and the Standard Edition will release on 21st February, 2017, retailing at £49,99 GBP / €59,99 / $59.99.

Ubisoft For Honor Closed Beta gets a date and its very soon

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Ubisoft For Honor Closed Beta gets a date and its very soon

Today, Ubisoft announced that the For Honor Closed Beta will be available from 26th-29th January on Xbox One and PS4 and PC. Those still waiting to pledge their sword can sign up to have a chance to participate in the closed beta at forhonorgame.com/war.

Coinciding with the Closed Beta, Ubisoft is launching War of the Factions, a limited-time event which will help answer the question: When the mighty Vikings, deadly Samurai and bold Knights finally collide on the battlefield, who will reign supreme? War of the Factions will track all multiplayer activities across all platforms from all players during the Closed Beta, and will reward players for fighting for their factions and honor the winning faction with additional rewards. The rewards will transfer to the full game and only be available to Closed Beta participants.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the enigmatic Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The game’s innovative combat system puts players in total control of their warriors, allowing them to utilise the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way. For Honor will be available on 14th February.

Review: Mega Man 7

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Review: Mega Man 7

It’s been years since a new Mega Man title has been released, but it wasn’t always this way. Fortunately, Nintendo’s handy Virtual Console service is on hand to ensure that Mega Man isn’t forgotten with the release of SNES title Mega Man 7 on the Nintendo 3DS handheld’s Virtual Console service.

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Sony announes the “Glacier White” PlayStation 4

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Sony announes the “Glacier White” PlayStation 4

Today Sony has announced that PlayStation 4 (CUH-2000 series) in “Glacier White,” which will be available in Europe, Japan and Asia, with regional launches starting later this month.

In Europe, the Glacier White PS4 will be available on 24th January with a 500GB HDD (£259/€299). While in Japan, the new colour will be available on 23rd February with a 500GB HDD (29,980Yen) or 1TB HDD (34,980Yen).

Users will be able to choose the simple, elegantly designed standard PS4 system from two colours, the original “Jet Black” and the new “Glacier White” to enjoy an array of entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.

On the software front, with the PS4 software portfolio continuing to expand with games including Resident Evil 7 biohazard (CAPCOM CO., LTD.), Nioh (KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.), Gravity Rush 2, Horizon Zero Dawn and PaRappa The Rapper Remastered (SIE WWS).

Hear Emma Watson sing the iconic “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast

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Hear Emma Watson sing the iconic “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast

Hear Emma Watson Sing the Iconic “Belle” song from Beauty and the Beast in this new tv spot.

In this live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs, In UK cinemas 17th March, 2017.

Review: Demon’s Crest

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Review: Demon’s Crest

A long time ago Capcom decided to release a couple of video-games that focused on a demon called Firebrand and one of them was Demon’s Crest. The cult title has found new life in the form of a Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console outing, but is it still worth playing it?

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What happens when you have a cat and a sniper in Ghost Recon Wildlands?

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What happens when you have a cat and a sniper in Ghost Recon Wildlands?

What could possibly go wrong?  with a Cat and a sniper, watch the new Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands live action trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obB4kwUbuk8

Available on 7th March , 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Watch Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 2 trailer now

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Watch Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 2 trailer now

Netflix and DreamWorks have just released the official trailer for Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 2. Premiering on Netflix on January 20th, Season 2 will have 13 episodes.

Following the season one cliffhanger, Team Voltron has been scattered throughout the universe in the aftermath of a perilous battle with Zarkon, Haggar and the evil Galra Empire.

Working to bring the lions back together to form Voltron again, the Paladins’ plan to defeat the Galra once and for all takes them across the universe in search of new worlds and unexpected allies. Find out if their plot to take down Zarkon succeeds when Season 2 of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender premieres on Netflix.

Experience Resident Evil 7 in London like no other

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Experience Resident Evil 7 in London like no other

To celebrate the game release of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on 24th January 2017, Capcom has today announced the opening of an immersive experience in London taking place over four days, from the 20th – 23rd January.

Following a storyline inspired by the new game, Resident Evil™ 7: The Experience will be a 45-minute immersive experience drawing inspiration from the cult game’s return to its survival horror roots.

Set in a haunted and dilapidated venue in the heart of London’s East End, those brave enough to enter will take on the part of investigative journalist interns helping a paranormal TV production team investigate the disappearance of their crew members who never returned from the house.

Mirroring the unsettling nature of the game, participants will be faced with a web of puzzles and clues, including a few unexpected interruptions, as they work together to overcome both visible and unseen obstacles to figure out the truth, and escape unscathed.  

Laura Skelly, PR Manager, Capcom comments, “For anyone who has ever wanted to enter the world of Resident Evil, now is your chance! We wanted to give fans a little glimpse into the Resident Evil 7: Biohazard gameplay, bringing it to life and allowing people to interact with the game in a brand-new way, and perhaps even having a chance encounter with some of the game’s characters. Playing on the idea of survival horror, we are really excited to see who will be able to escape the experience when it opens its doors to the public later this month.”

Game producer Masachika Kawata says, “I’m extremely excited to see Resident Evil 7: Biohazard come to life through this Experience, and for participants to get a little taster of what is to come in the game.”

Resident Evil™ 7: The Experience will take place in London from 20th – 23rd January and will be free entry for members of the public on a strictly first-come basis. Those lucky enough to grab a slot will go through the experience in pairs, and will also be able to play a demo version of the game ahead of the full game launching on the 24th. 

With numbers of tickets limited, those wishing to take part will need to visit the dedicated website to find out how to get a chance to enter.

Further details, including terms and conditions, on how to book The Experience can be found on http://RE7experiencelondon.com

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