New Nintendo Wii 2 coming soon [Report]

It's been a long that that we haven't heard from Nintendo about any new model of Wii coming. But now there are many reports coming out through which it gives a little confirmation that the new Wii 2 in HD will be releasing soon, Maybe this Summer. Wii was one of the best Gaming Console before the Microsoft's Kinect was released, As the Microsoft released their new Xbox Kinect, Wii lost it's first place.

Game Informer has got confirmation from some of it's sources that Nintendo is to reveal might reveal their new HD version of Wii Console in E3 conference in Los Angeles in June or might be sooner.

We have confirmed with multiple sources that this new home system is capable of running games at HD resolutions. There are conflicting reports, however, as to whether its graphics will be comparable to those on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 – meaning it could surpass or fall short of those systems. Either way it will offer competitive specifications. Moving to HD should greatly help Nintendo and its new console in getting more multi-platform triple-A titles like Portal 2 or Mortal Kombat. This, in turn, will strengthen Nintendo's historically poor relationship with third-party publishers/developers.

The name of the new console is still not confirmed whether it would be the new Wii 2, Wii 360 or Wii HD? But still it would be more Powerful than Xbox 360 or Playstaion 3. According to a report from Kotako:

Nintendo has apparently been showing off the system to third-party developers so they can prepare titles for the console’s eventual launch in late 2012.

Nintendo still wants to be the best again, As they are said to drop the prices of Wii console in competition with Xbox and Playstation. So it's just a matter of time, No one knows what Nintendo will bring up in the coming months, But whatever it is it will definitely excite the Gamers Comunity.

We've heard about an HD Wii for some time now, and the time is perfect – almost necessary – for Nintendo to jump start itself with this new system. The company has been feeling the bite since Wii sales have declined from previous years, and this week's news that Nintendo could be dropping the price of the Wii on May 15 could be a precursor to this announcement and an attempt to move as many Wii units as possible out of the retail channel before the new system hits.

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Now you can Control Windows 7 with Kinect, Using Simple Gestures [Video]

Microsoft's Kinect has now become an ultimate sensing Tool, Many people are now exploring this great gadget as they do more it's tweaking with it, the more they tweak the more is the fun using it. Recently we've seen Kinect hacked to use it with PS3 then the Gmail Motion came to reality with one and only Kinect. And now once again Kinect proved to be the best, It's usage in our surrounding is increasing day by day.

So Some folks at Evoluce has done some thing really great. So with their Achievement you can now use Windows 7 with Kicent using Simple Gestures. And this have been made possible with the app they have created known as WIN&I. Evoluce explains it:

WIN&I opens up a new era in PC interaction. Control Windows 7 and thousands of applications with this natural user interface. WIN&I software replaces the computer mouse by tracking simple gestures from users up to several meters from the screen using the power of the Kinect depth-sensor. 

You just have to Connect your Kinect with your PC and run the WIN&I control session to control windows 7, And leave the rest to Kinect, see the demo Video below, what you can do with WIN&I:

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Xbox Kinect has now been Hacked to Work with Plasytation 3 [Video]

So it is true that the new Xbox kinect has been hacked by a Hacker to work it with Playstation 3. This Kinect has been Rigged by Shantanu Goel named hacker. This is a good news for those users who want to try new things but there are many other who won't even try it.

How it Works:

The architecture of this hack isn't too complicated, This hacks works when you connect a Kinect to a Laptop, through which the Kinect seeds the data to a DIYPS3Controller.And from their the data is sent to PS3 in form of control pad movement.

This hack is not in it's used by anyone until now except the hacker. But some people believe this idea won't be widely used by users.

Here is the Hacker Details about this Hack:

This post describes my first attempt at making Kinect work with a PS3. Microsoft’s new XBOX 360 accessory, kinect has made a powerful entry into the market, becoming the fastest selling gadget of all time. Looks like their “You are the controller” tagline is working. Of course, Sony’s “similar” accessory Move is selling well too but is far behind kinect adoption probably because nothing beats the lure of making something work with just “The Force”

Now, of course, kinect doesn’t work with PS3 obviously but then if we can’t break the rules, we can at least bend them a little towards our way. I’ve created a mashup that allows you to use kinect as an input controller for the PS3.

Please note that this is pre-alpha quality software currently. I haven’t updated to a lot of recent code for the below libraries and also haven’t done most of the performance/feature improvements yet. The axis performance specially needs lot of tweaking and it works well only while sitting. Putting this out purely as a proof of concept. For the things that I plan to add soon, please see the Todo section below. Follow me at @shantanugoel for latest updates.

The program makes use of several other programs in order to provide this functionality. To compile/use it, you also need the following programs:
1. OpenNI Libraries
2. NITE Libraries
3. PrimeSense Libraries for kinect
4. DIYPS3Controller

Installation/Compilation/Usage
1. Make sure that the above 4 things are installed on your machine and working fine.
2. Download the source of this project to the NITE Samples directory. You can even place it anywhere else but you would need to tweak the makefile to account for the changed paths.
3. Make any changes to the source that you need.
4. Change the included ps3 controller config xml file and place it in one of the locations where diyps3controller can find it.
5. Run make -f kinect-ps3.mak
6. The executable will be available in Samples/Bin directory of NITE.
7. Run kinect-ps3 (without any arguments)
8. Run emuclient (from ps3 controller software) and choose the new xml config file
9. “Become the controller”

Default Config :
Menu Profile – This is the default profile that kinect-ps3 starts with and allows to operate the PS3 menus. Moving hand in any direction will move the ps3 menus as if you were using the DPAD with those directions keys pressed. If you run out of the kinect’s watched space, then just do a backward push with your hand, bring your hand to center and then again do the backward push and continue scrolling. This is like you lift your finger up and then start dragging from edges of a laptop’s touchpad.For selecting any item, make two successive push movements with your hand without changing any x-y direction.
Game Profile – This profile can be switched to by doing 3 successive backward movements of the hand while in Menu profile. Right now I’ve implemented only directional controls in game profile because I’m still struggling with multiple hands detections and skeletal tracking. A full profile will be activated soon enough. Currently, the your hand’s x/y movements and directly translated to right stick x/y movements (e.g. this is looking in different directions in various FPS games). Moving the hand towards or away from kinect (z-axis) translate to left stick y movements (e.g. this is moving forwards or backwards in most FPS games).

Issues/Queries/Suggestions
Please direct them to me by commenting here or emailing me at shantanu AT shantanugoel DOT com

Coming Soon/ToDo
- Full Menu and Game profiles
- Skeletal tracking for better game profiles
- Switching back to menu profiles from game profiles
- Easier way to specify user custom profiles instead of changing code for the same
- Performance improvement for game profiles

Full source code of the project has been released at https://github.com/shantanugoel/Kinect-PS3 under GNU GPL v2.

You can see the Kinect with PS3 in action Below:

There are lot's of Hacks releasing about Kinect, as recently we knew that iPhone and iPod Touch can also be used with it.

Another thing we reported is that, Some game Major Game Developer companies are thinking to create an Kinec Integrated Tablets, which will revolutionized the gaming experience.But for this much of advancement we have to wait a little more.

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Xbox Console to be replaced with the Xbox Tablet for Gaming? [Report]

Mark Rein the President Of Epic Games, When talking about the Unreal Engine 3 Games for iPad also shared his thought on the future of Gaming. He suggested that the Xbox which is an amazing gaming console, might turn into an tablet basically a Gaming Tablet. He also added, the future of Gaming might be an Xbox Tablet with an Integrated Kinect technology in it.

Rein in his statement said that:

Imagine a future Xbox 360 that is actually a tablet you carry around. It will have more power than 360 does today, with technology like Kinect built right in. Imagine walking into a bar with some friends, propping it up on the table and playing games like Dance Central or Kinect Adventures anywhere you go. Then when you get home that same device will use technology like AirPlay or wireless HDMI to connect to your big screen, you’ll pick up a wireless controller, or use your phone as controller to play games like Gears of War.

It's still not sure whether we would see an Gaming Tablet or not, because integrating the Kinect Technology in an Tablet won't be an easy task. There were Lot's of Rumors about the Xbox 720 but Microsoft soon confirmed that there's no Xbox 720, So there might be a chance that Microsoft start working on this Project.Epic Games would be however, well placed to know what lies ahead for the gaming industry, so perhaps there is a little more substance to this seemingly speculative console talk. 

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ModernWarfare: FindMakarov to release soon - Will it be a Game or Movie?

It was rumored that the ModernWarfare 3 will release soon, when they launched the website named as findmakarov.com. When clicked that website lead to an countdown . But the rumor was soon over when the countdown came to an end, and findmakarov.com get live. Now when you click on the link, you'll be directed to an Film like video created by EA, Which gives a little confirmation that EA will soon be going to reveal something Big. But still it's not sure what it would be, Will it be the ModernWarfare game or ModernWarfare Movie?

They have also created an Facebook Page with a name "FindMakarov.com" in which they have given some update about the Upcomming Announcement:

You can see the Video which they have updated on FindMakarov.com Below, and use your imagination what it could be? you can also share your review on this with us in comments:

We're still not sure what are they going to Announce, but this time it will be something for sure. Stay Tuned with us, we'll update you more on this News

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Official Battlefield 3 Gameplay Trailer Released [Video]

EA has released a new trailer for Battlefield 3, with the first glimpse of actual gameplay. The Trailer shows first glimpse of actual in-game footage from Battlefield 3 as a U.S. Marine squad engages hostile forces in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Trailer looks stunning and amazing.

Battlefield 3 Limited Edition features the digital expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at no extra charge. This themed multiplayer expansion pack includes four legendary maps from Battlefield 2 boldly re-imagined with Frostbite 2 physics, destruction and visuals. Completing the package are classic Battlefield 2 weapons and vehicles, unique rewards, new achievements/trophies, and more.

The game is coming this fall for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.



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Microsoft to Unveil New Xbox Announcements at Game Developement Conference Next Week [Report]

Microsoft has arranged a press conference later this week, and most of the signs points that Microsoft will Unveil their New Xbox Announcements in this Conference. Next Week is the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Software giant will be participating in this Conference. According to Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb, Gammers will be "really Happy" with the news Microsoft is going to Unveil next week. There's a "Very Cool" News coming the later week for Gamers.

According Larry Hyrb during his latest Podcast:

“Next week I’m going to be down in San Francisco. We are having an invite-only press event that we’re going to have some cool news that I’m not quite fully briefed on, but we have a lot of news that we’re going to be announcing. Just telling you guys, you’re going to be really happy when you hear all the news, that’s all I can say.”

Microsoft is currently working on four new Kinect titles for release in 2011. And most of the Software makers are working on the Latest so called "Second Wave" Games that are expected to release in April.icrosoft’s GDC announcements may be related to the ongoing rumors of its Gears of War Kinect title or Forza 4.

As Microsoft has revealed in CES that they have sold almost  8 million Kinect sensors in just 60 days on the market.

According to WinRumors:

According to recent reports, Microsoft may have sacrificed its January and February stocks to satisfy Christmas shoppers. The software giant has warned of further Kinect shortages in the coming weeks. WinRumors revealed last month that Microsoft officials are currently readying an official SDK and Kinect drivers for Windows. Microsoft is set to unveil driver support and an SDK in the coming months and will allow third-party developers to create titles that utilize the Kinect sensor when plugged into a PC. 

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Top 50 Gaming Characters of all Time, Mario on Top: Guiness World Record

The Guinness Book of World Records : Gamer’s Edition includes the Top 50 Video Game Characters of all time. No doubt Mario is on Top of the list. This list was settled by vote from readers and fans through the Guinness web site. Over 13,000 votes were counted for this poll, so that makes the results pretty strong.

Many Characters in the list definitely deserved to be in top 50, On the other hand The only real issue I take with the list is, perhaps, the perception of the term “character” and how fans voted them in. Master Chief, to me, is not the third best gaming character of all time. Does he deserve a spot on this list? Maybe he does, but it would definitely be closer to 50 than 1.

Where does your favorite character stand? How about the rest of the list, does it do the genre justice?

Top 10:

1. Mario (Donkey Kong, Nintendo, 1981) ,
2. Link (The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, 1986)
3. Master Chief (Halo: Combat Evolved, Microsoft, 2001)
4. Solid Snake (Metal Gear, Konami, 1987)
5. Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII, Square, 1997)
6. Pac-Man (Pac-Man, Namco, 1980)
7. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider, Eidos 1996)
8. Gordon Freeman (Half-Life, Valve, 1998)
9. Kratos (God of War, Sony, 2005)
10. Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega, 1990)

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11. Crash (Crash Bandicoot, Sony, 1996)
12. “Soap” MacTavish (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision, 2007)
13. Nico Bellic (Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar, 2008)
14. Samus Aran (Metroid, Nintendo 1986)
15. Ratchet (Ratchet & Clank, Sony, 2002)
16. Nathan Drake (Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Sony, 2007)
17. Captain Price (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision, 2007)
18. Kirby (Kirby’s Dream Land, Nintendo, 1992)
19. Marcus Fenix (Gears of War, Microsoft, 2006)
20. Pikachu (Pokemon Red/Green, Nintendo 1996)
21. Yoshi (Super Mario World, Nintendo, 1990)
22. “CJ” Johnson (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rockstar, 2004)
23. Mega Man (Mega Man, Capcom, 1987)
24. Sam Fisher (Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, Ubisoft, 2002)
25. Shadow (Sonic Adventure 2, Sega, 2001)
26. Jak (Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Sony, 2001)
27. Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem, Apogee, 1991)
28. Dante (Devil May Cry, Bandai, 2003)
29. Naruto (Naruto: Konoha Ninpoch, Bandai, 2003)
30. Altair (Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, 2007)
31. Zelda (The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, 1986)
32. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII, Square, 1997)
33. Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong, Nintendo, 1981)
34. The Prince (Prince of Persia, Broderbund, 1989)
35. Ezio (Assassin’s Creed II, Ubisoft, 2009)
36. Leon S (Biohazard/Resident Evil, Capcom, 1996)
37. Ash Ketchum (Pokemon Red/Green, Nintendo, 1996)
38. Guybrush Threepwood (The Secret of Monkey Island, LucasArts, 1990)
39. Spyro (Spyro the Dragon, Universal, 1998)
40. “Ghost” Riley (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Activision, 2009)
41. Goku (Dragon Daihikyoe, Epoch, 1987)
42. Max Payne (Max Payne, Rockstar, 2001)
43. Jill Valentine (Biohazard/Resident Evil, Capcom, 1996)
44. Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, 1985)
45. Larry Laffer (Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards, Sierra, 1987)
46. Augustus Cole (Gears of War, Microsoft, 2006)
47. Bowser (Super Mario Bros., Nintendo, 1985)
48. Eddie Riggs (Brutal Legend, EA, 2009)
49. Ryu (Street Fighter, Capcom, 1987)
50. Sackboy (LittleBigPlanet, Sony, 2008)

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Windows Phone 7 Integrated with Xbox Kinect - Now Play with your WP7 Phone on Kinect with multiple friends [Video]

Recently today at MWC 2011 Steve Ballmer Keynote, the new feature of Windows Phone 7 has been revealed. And this new feature will be soon available in WP7 Phones in the next OTA(Over the Air) Update. Microsoft has integrated their Windows Phone 7 with the Xbox Kinect. And the good thing is you'll have this feature soon with you on your WP7 Phone. This new feature of WP7 has been demoed in an Video by WinRumors.com. With this feature you just have to connect your WP7 with the Kinect and here you go have unlimited fun with it.

The game demoed in this video is called as " Rally Ball game". In this video a Windows Phone user has been shown tossing balls to an on-screen character that's controlled by someone else on an Xbox using a Kinect. And another good thing is that multiple WP7 Phones can be connected to a Kinect simultaneously. So with this features in your WP7 Phone there'll be a big party with your friends, it's also a good way to torture your friends into working out from thousands of miles away.\

Here's the Demoed Video of this new feature of WP7 Phone with Kinect:

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Custom Firmware 3.41, 3.55 for PS3 can now be downloaded using KaKaRoTo PS3 CFW Creator

PS3-hacks has created custom firmwares of PlayStation 3 firmware version 3.41 and 3.55. If you want to manually create your Custom Firmware using KaKaRoTo’s PS3 CFW Creator. You can follow PS3-Hacks step by step guide here. or else Download PS3 CFW (custom Firmware) 3.55 and 3.41 from below link.

PS3 CFW 3.55

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Size: 170.71MB

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Description:
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PS3 CFW 3.41

Filename: PS3_341-KAKAROTO_CFW.RAR

Size: 167.17MB

Downloads: 1,205

Description:
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Angry Birds for Windows laptops now available - Use Intel AppUp to download [Download link]

There's a good news for Angry Birds lovers, now they can play their favourite app(Angry Birds) on their windows laptops. PS3 and Xbox users have to wait a little more for this app to be released for their consoles. This Angry Bird app for windows laptops can be played on netbooks too.Rovio creators of Angry Birds has released a Windows version of Angry Birds for NetBooks and Laptops via Intel Appup centre. Angry Birds for Windows comes with 195 levels with hours and hours of gameplay, more levels and unique enhancements will also be included in the future updates for free.

For all those who don’t know The Intel AppUp center is a service that allows you to browse a catalog of applications for purchase or download to your netbook or other personal computing device.

Its a limited time offer, after that it will go up for $9.99. So grab your copy now and save $5.

You can download Intel AppUp Center for Free Here. (For Windows)

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