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CES – Life After Microsoft
After 20 years, Microsoft is walking away from the International Consumer Electronics Show…well, sort of.
The story, broken by major outlets yesterday reported that Microsoft would no longer be carrying the presence at the International CES like it has over the last two decades. With Bill Gates having delivered the annual keynote speech for 11 years; and his successor, Steve Ballmer, delivering the speech for the last four, thinking of a Consumer Electronics Show without Microsoft in the forefront is almost unimaginable. However, in a blog post yesterday, Microsoft had made some very valid points regarding their departure as the steward of the biggest consumer technology event of the year. Read On »
Square Enix To Bring Kingdom Hearts To Nintendo 3DS
Square Enix has just announced the upcoming release of their latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga: Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]. The newest addition to the KH library will be appearing on the Nintendo 3DS in North America and Europe.
Nintendo Confirms – Wii U Will Be Available At CES 2012
Wanderson75.net has just confirmed via email with a Nintendo spokesperson that the Wii U will in fact be available at the 2012 CES. Per the spokesperson:
“Nintendo of America, working with the 2012 International CES management, will offer demos of the upcoming Wii U console to members of the media who did not see the system at the 2011 E3 Expo. However, Nintendo will not have a booth at CES, nor does it plan to include any games, experiences or information beyond what was available at the 2011 E3 Expo. Production and development efforts remain on track for the Wii U launch, which will take place between the start of the 2012 E3 Expo in June, and the end of 2012. ” Read On »
Square Enix Members Service Suspended After Breach Detected
Just when you thought the gaming industry was once again safe from hackers, another breach has been made public. Square Enix, maker of the Final Fantasy series and the publisher responsible for the resurrection of the beloved Deus Ex, Tomb Raider and Hitman franchises has discovered a breach in their security. As a precaution, they have shut down their Square Enix Members service and have begun investigating the matter.
All I Want for Christmas – A Holiday Gamer Guide
So you’re trying to think of what to get your gamer for the holidays, but they’ve already bought those big ticket titles for the year. So what do you do? Sure, you could get them a gift card for their favorite retailer, but what’s the fun in that? You want to see them actually tear into the gift paper that you worked so hard to wrap nice and neat (or in my case, begged my spouse to wrap nice and neat) and see the look on their faces when they get that one thing they least expected, but absolutely love. So we here at Wanderson75.net have got a few holiday recommendations for you. Read On »
Konami Launches New Metal Gear Solid Website
Coinciding with the launch of the VGA announcement trailer for Metal Gear Rising: Revengance, Konami has launched a new website dedicated to all things Metal Gear Solid. The website sports interactive features such as the MGS Saga, a timeline of events occuring within the Metal Gear Solid universe, as well as key historical events that take place in the timeframe. Players can also add their own “MGS Memories”, or view and discuss memories that others have posted.
Microsoft Rolls Out Winter Update With New Look, Bing, and WP7 Companion
The fateful day finally arrived earlier this week and Microsoft’s new interface for the Xbox 360 has finally hit the wild. This new update features a design very reminiscent of the Windows Phone 7 interface which uses tile groups instead of the old NXE (New Xbox Experience) interface which was more of a series of rows divided by a menu. It also has a simplified and streamlined design where both the controller and Kinect device use the same interface instead of the separate, bland interface that was shoehorned in for Kinect to be used with the older version. But how does it really perform?
Microsoft Shows How a Word is Worth 1000 Pictures
Microsoft recently demonstrated Kinect’s ability to interpret it’s owners words and work with the Bing service to find music, movies and more in the upcoming system update. Our friends at Rubio Films were onsite with Xbox Product Manager Glen Purkis to see how it performed. Aside from the issues that coincide with being in an echoic room, I think we can agree that the next update looks impressive to say the least.
XBL Updates: Advanced Voice Command from Rubio Films on Vimeo.
Special thanks to Paulo Rubio and company for sending over the video. Please take a minute to look over his other awesome works at www.RubioFilms.com.
Why It’s Time To Release The Next-Gen Console
Rumors are once again swirling around concerning the next-gen Xbox unveiling. The media labeled Xbox 720 is speculated to be announced at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show this January. Of course, we’ve been hearing rumors of a new Xbox reveal preceding just about every major industry event for the last few years (and I actually think it’ll be unveiled at E3 2012); this year it might just happen. Quite frankly, the industry is pretty much ripe for a new console release, regardless if it’s Microsoft that announces theirs before Sony or vice versa, and here’s why: Read On »
Xenoblade Chronicles Coming To North America – GS Dates Release as April 2
After much hounding from fans here in North America, Nintendo is finally announcing the release of Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii! The story of Shulk and his battle against the Mechon captured the hearts of many fans in Japan and Europe, while here in the States and Canada we were only able to share in the tale via screenshots, reviews, or the occasional sneaky importer. Read On »