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Tech Fetish Podcast: Google I/O Recap
Tune in for the new episode of IGN's Tech Fetish Podcast, where hosts Scott Lowe, Mark Ryan Sallee, and Justin Davis discuss the latest and greatest in tech. This week we recap all of the news from Google's I/O keynote, including the announcement of new Android games tools, Google's new streaming music service, the $649 unlocked Galaxy S4, and more. We also chat about Nvidia's Shield gaming handheld, which was priced earlier this week at $349.99, and finally, upcoming asteroid flybys!
The PlayStation Trifecta: Sony at E3 2013
This year’s E3 will present a two-company title bout the likes of which we haven’t seen since... well... the first HD consoles were revealed nearly a decade ago. With the next generation PlayStation and Xbox on the horizon, Microsoft and Sony are preparing to duke it out in hopes of securing next-gen domination. E3 is their ring.
In 2006, Sony started this generation out with a massive stumble. Full of bravado following the historic success of PlayStation 2 – a console that has gone on to outsell Xbox and GameCube combined three times over – Sony took its unprecedented success for granted. It quickly found out that a ridiculous price point alone could sink the PS3’s fortunes, and it nearly did. Only a steady stream of excellent exclusives and a timely series of price drops culminating with the release of PS3 Slim saved it from falling into a distant third place, and perhaps even into relative obscurity.
How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 Review
Warning: Full spoilers from How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 to follow.
How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 was a confusing time for the long-running sitcom, as showrunners Craig Thomas and Carter Bays waffled over extending the series by another year on CBS. When Season 8 first began, fans were under the impression that it would be the show's final bow. But following intense negotiations halfway through the season, we learned that HIMYM would in fact be getting that ninth season after all.
TV's Future: SHIELD, 24's Return, More Community
We're coming out of what was a huge week in TV, as the broadcast networks all announced their fall schedules, and the new series they've ordered in the process, at the Upfronts. There was a lot to process, so here's the rundown on each network, with links to learn more about what's to come and where you can find new series on the schedule this fall.
On the heels of 30 Rock and The Office ending long, successful runs, NBC gutted their current comedy slate, canceling Go On and every other current comedy series, including Whitney, with two exceptions. Besides Parks and Recreation, NBC gave a very last minute renewal to Community, as the cult comedy once more bucked the odds. Though the Community news also came with the reveal that the show has no set time to return as yet, being held for some point midseason.
Red 3 Now in the Works
Red 2 isn't due out in theaters until July 19, but Summit has already rehired Red/Red 2 scribes Jon and Erich Hoeber to pen a threequel to the action franchise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian will produce Red 3. The first film earned the studio $199 million worldwide in 2010, so another installment of the over-the-hill operatives pic isn't too much of a surprise.
No deals are in place just yet, but if the script is approved, then production could start as early as January 2014.
Red 2 stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and newcomers Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review
If the HTC One was a glimpse of Android's promising future of thoughtfully crafted hardware paired with elegantly designed software, the Samsung Galaxy S4 represents its poorly conceived and shoddily constructed past. Like countless Android handsets before it, the Galaxy S4 is spec and feature-rich, but limited by its cheap, flimsy hardware and unnecessarily bloated suite of proprietary software. It's not a bad phone — in fact, there's plenty to like — it simply lacks the level of polish and consideration found in a growing number of its competitors.
Franco Takes on Gatsby Critics
The Great Gatsby has been one of the more divisive films released this year. Critics have been fairly mixed on Baz Luhrmann's anachronistic interpretation of author F. Scott Fitzgerald's now-classic exploration of the roar of the 1920s. The Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire starring film stands at 51% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and has a score of 55 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film surpassed box-office expectations its opening weekend, though, earning $50 million and is projected to take in roughly $20 million more by Sunday night. In our review, we felt that Lurhmann's Gatsby may actually be similar to Fitzgerald's novel in the sense that the perception of its merits seem to be highly contested, and may evolve over time.
Xbox Exclusives, World Premieres at E3
May 21 may be the reveal of the next Xbox, allegedly named Xbox Infinity, but "E3, if you're a gamer, it's going to be tons of exclusives, world premieres," said Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg. The chief of staff at Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment business continued, "And obviously even beyond that we have a lot to share between than and this holiday."
Holiday seems appropriate for a next-gen Xbox release, of course -- Sony's PlayStation 4 is confirmed for this fall.
In a discussion on Microsoft's official gaming podcast, Major Nelson Radio, Greenberg, teased, "We definitely have a lot of surprises planned" for the Xbox Reveal event on May 21. "People are going to get a great inside look at really the making of the new platform and the team that's brought it to life."
Nintendo Hijacks Ad Revenue From Fan-Created YouTube Playthroughs
mcleland writes "The BBC reports that Nintendo is now using the content ID match feature in YouTube to identify screencap videos of people playing their games. They then take over the advertising that appears with the video, and thus the ad revenue. Nintendo gets it all, and the creators of these videos (which are like extended fan-made commercials for the games) get nothing. Corporate gibberish to justify this: 'In a statement, the firm said the move was part of an "on-going push to ensure Nintendo content is shared across social media."'"
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
"It's a Zombie Invasion" Clip
Emma Watson explains to Seth Rogen, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, and Jay Baruchel what's going on out there in the post-apocalyptic world.
Killzone Mercenary - Blackjack Trailer
Do you have what it takes to survive in Sony's very first internally developed shooter for the PlayStation Vita?
Season 1 Finale Clip
Check out a clip from Monday's Bates Motel finale, as Norman's emotions get the better of him and Norma has one more thing to hide.
Every Fact and Rumor about Batman: Arkham Origins
IGN's Rewind Theater runs you through every piece of Dark Knight info on the upcoming prequel.
The Best Stunts in Fast & Furious 6
The cast talk about some of their favourite stunts from the latest instalment in the series.
Civ V: Brave New World Hands-on Preview Commentary
IGN's Dan Stapleton and Justin Davis run through the major new culture, trade, and diplomatic features of Brave New World, the second expansion pack for Civilization V.
Used Game To Survive? EA Plans To Drop Online Pass
Krazy Kanuck writes "Introduced in 2010, Online Pass was marketed as a way to 'preserve' online content or DLC as titles were sold in the used game market. Many saw this as a way to cut out the second hand game market. EA has now decided to end this program 'partly because the players didn't like it.' Unfortunately this appears to only be for future released games, those previously released will still be subject to this feature. Activision and Ubisoft still use this form of content control, it will be interesting to see if they follow suit."
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
NeuroGaming Conference Profiles the Rise of Brain-Computer Interfaces
kkleiner writes "The first NeuroGaming Conference and Expo took place at the beginning of May to showcase the convergent technologies that are paving the way toward gaming with your mind. Tech news has been dominated with stories about Google Glass and the Oculus Rift, which was on display for attendees to test out. Other technologies that utilize EEG are opening up possibilities of a controller-free gaming experience into virtual realities with unlimited potential. 'Deeper questions surrounding the morality of neurogames will be sure to stir debate. As virtual reality technology inches closer to lifelike resolution, should gamers simulate themselves as characters engaged in acts of violence or criminal activity? It’s unpredictable what these games could uncover about the user as neurogames gain insight into a users’ psyche and how they respond to stimuli at a subconscious level. For instance, a game could uncover how its user particularly enjoys shooting at civilians in gameplay. Games might even become expert at diagnosing psychiatric disorders. As computers become exponentially more powerful, game resolution could fully mimic our ever-present reality.'"
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
NeuroGaming Conference Profiles the Rise of Brain-Computer Interfaces
kkleiner writes "The first NeuroGaming Conference and Expo took place at the beginning of May to showcase the convergent technologies that are paving the way toward gaming with your mind. Tech news has been dominated with stories about Google Glass and the Oculus Rift, which was on display for attendees to test out. Other technologies that utilize EEG are opening up possibilities of a controller-free gaming experience into virtual realities with unlimited potential. 'Deeper questions surrounding the morality of neurogames will be sure to stir debate. As virtual reality technology inches closer to lifelike resolution, should gamers simulate themselves as characters engaged in acts of violence or criminal activity? It’s unpredictable what these games could uncover about the user as neurogames gain insight into a users’ psyche and how they respond to stimuli at a subconscious level. For instance, a game could uncover how its user particularly enjoys shooting at civilians in gameplay. Games might even become expert at diagnosing psychiatric disorders. As computers become exponentially more powerful, game resolution could fully mimic our ever-present reality.'"
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Batgirl #20 Preview
One of my favorite Batman rogues, the Ventriloquist, is making a return in the pages of Batgirl #20 this week. From the likes of the cover, it looks as though this is a revamped version of the character for the New 52, and it certainly doesn't seem to be Arnold Wesker.
Perhaps it's a new version of the female Ventriloquist introduced in Paul Dini's run, Peyton Riley, or perhaps just somebody new all together. We'll find out when Batgirl #20 hits on Wednesday.
Dual Destinies Announcement Trailer
Meet Athena Cykes, learn about the new mood system, and welcome Phoenix Wright to 3DS.
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