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An old patent, DVR (Digital Video Recorder), has just become the property of Microsoft. This patent is very important for Microsoft as a weapon to fulfill his ambition to change the Xbox into a device that claims to be more cool.
With this patent, Microsoft wants to console is not just a device for playing games, but the entertainment center that provides a variety of entertainment.
At first glance look back, in January 2007, when the Playstation 3 from Sony first appeared, Microsoft started playing around with the idea to package the game with a DVR.
Microsoft thought of this DVR applications running concurrently with the TV client component that allows users to record media content on their gaming devices.
Description of this patent shows, DVR application will integrate themselves with the menu on the console and allows users to record any media content while playing games. Users can also record content even when the console is off.
As for media content in question here, could mean the TV program, the experience of playing games, music, DVDs and much more. Users are also free to change various modes while recording.
Why would Microsoft want to bother getting a DVR? Described in the patent description, the device will experience a rich gaming audio and visual computing resources supported. Unfortunately, a large computing resources is often no effect for non-gaming.
In short, include a DVR would be advantageous for Microsoft in providing systems, methods, computer readable media and the like are promising integration of gaming and media experiences on the console.
Life simulation The Sims 3 are successful in the market now will get ekpansion to 5 which will be titled The Sims 3: Pets. EA Games promises the expansion will be released in October this year for PC platforms, while for the console Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, in the form of standalone game.Pada ekspansion this time, the developer has added new pets other than Dogs and Cats , namely the horse. But unfortunately this is only present animal horse for PC only. Like the Sims character creation, you are given the freedom to create their own pet created using the customization features are very complete. Starting from forming, until the election on fur patterns and colors desired. Then you can change the shape of the ear, tail, snout, eyes, and so on. You can also specify the behavior of our pets, whether active, lazy, brave, timid, friendly, fierce, gentle, and so forth, as in the character creation Sims.
Pada The Sims 3: Pets also allows players to control their pets to interact with other animals. They now can also do a lot more movement than its predecessor, such as multiplying the hole, playing dead, clawing the couch, bite sandal, all presented in a more smooth animation and life. Even you can make a baby pet from two different types. Because this game is going to provide 100 kinds of dogs and cats, of which there is a Dalmatian dog. Your pet can also have a job, like being a police dog. They also can grow up and grow old like the life of the Sims characters. Then you are allowed to be exchanged with neighbors pets juga.Jika RPG games have a quest that must be resolved, then the ekspansion The Sims 3: Pets, the pet also has a goal to be achieved by us called the Mysteries Journal. By opening the journal will display a list of goals that must be resolved and that have been resolved. And to finish it should be by using our pets.
For the Xbox360 console versions get an exclusive feature where gamers can take advantage of Kinect xbox360 motion sensors and voice command functions that can be used in the customization menu and interact with their pets, as told to eat, use the restroom, and so on. As for Nintendo 3DS version allows players to exchange pets with other players via a feature Street Pass. Sims life seem more alive and interesting with pets.
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An RPG game with elements of strategy and a unique battle system and the first ever created by Square Enix using the graphic engine “Unreal Engine 3.” The story is pretty simple game, which tells the main character is named Rush Sykes who are looking for her brother who named Irina. Her sister was abducted by a group of evil people. And search the middle brother, Rush is not directly involved in the conflict was going on between two factions who each tried to control artifacts – artifacts that called Remnant.
The Last Remnant world inhabited by various kinds of races that is interesting. As Qsitis race that has a shape like a human lizard. Mitras which is the human race. Yamas race that has a human form of fish. And there are many other races. World map in this game is very broad. But gamers do not need to be explored only need to choose any location you want to go. Map of the world in this game there are many towns and dungeons to explore, such as caves, castles, forests, dll.Selain completing major quests, gamers can also complete the side quests are quite interesting to follow. Like helping people who were kidnapped by bandits. And of course if gamers successfully complete the mission, there will be prizes worth in money and items. Found money can be used for shopping purposes characters such as weapons, shields, accessories, and items. Or to recruit new troops in the Guild. Read the rest of this entry »
It was time to party gamers. Yes, this party is not just any party, the party on this one will certainly be very long-awaited game lovers everywhere. After nearly a month ago when Microsoft announced it would soon conduct a campaign House Party second edition, the presence of game titles that can be downloaded latest quality seems to animate the moon will soon be held by Microsoft’s campaign. Beginning with the participation of quality games would also seem impractical to open the way to the Xbox Live Marketplace in the coming weeks. The online service will also be the introduction of the Xbox Live House Party both, there seems to game titles that you should find out more.
The first party on February 16, 2011 will be held 1200 Microsoft Points. Currently, Microsoft will introduce a Konami game Hard Corps, which tells of a rebellion in 2D scrolling fighter developed by ARC System Works. Game one is inspired by classic arcade games and act like a sequel to the opposite of the Hard Corps.
Next on February 23, 2011, reportedly will have about 800 Microsoft Points and one that will be introduced Blitz Live Bejeweled from PopCap, which is a multiplayer game that were extremely enamored of Bejeweled Blitz. By playing this game, you are given 2 choices of modes available, namely Classic or Twist. That way you will be able to compete in party mode, all 16 players new online system through Xbox Live. Read the rest of this entry »
For those of you gamers are not necessarily familiar with the Xbox and the Halo games. Microsoft issued in limited editions, the Xbox 360 – Halo. Yes, certainly with knick-knacks and custom tailored to the game Halo tersebut.Xbox with Halo edition is designed by Bungie. Bundled for sale with one Xbox 360 console, 250GB HDD, Wi-Fi. Bundle is available with a number of trbatas and while supplies are still there. For any fans who want to have part of mitologo Hello, mengordernya soon. Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo was given a price of $ 399 USD, and will be available on September 14, 2010 which will come.