…online gameplay. As such, Microsoft anticipate that Halo 3 will sell a lot of Xbox 360’s. Shane Kim, the corporate vice-president of Microsoft Game Studios had this to say: “Witnessing such a great reaction to a small portion of the game has been inspiring. It’s a testament to the fervor…
Shack news highlights for this week include Microsoft being superstitious, a sharp dose of reality for a seller on e-Bay, Google Maps’ launch of Street View, the improvements in face recognition, and the ability to legally copy HD DVD in the near future. ABOUT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Get the weekly insight…
Shack news highlights for this week include Microsoft being superstitious, a sharp dose of reality for a seller on e-Bay, Google Maps’ launch of Street View, the improvements in face recognition, and the ability to legally copy HD DVD in the near future….
Microsoft is launching the first consumer surface computer, Microsoft Surface. This PC uses a 72.6cm table like display that you operate with the touch of a finger. Microsoft is launching the first consumer surface computer, Microsoft Surface. The device operates via hand gestures or by placing physical objects on the…
…up-gradeable and easy to use. Electronic program guides are available through third parties like Ice TV and they are cheaper than the North American subscription price of $12.95 USD a month. I am sure that one day even Microsoft themselves might look at providing an eft solution for a subscription…
…in over 70 countries worldwide and has sponsorship from Samsung Electronics and Microsoft. This event sees nearly one million players from around the world compete for the title of world gaming champion. This year, a team of Australian Finalists will take on gamers from all over the world, such as…
…at families and users who are searching for a complete entertainment experience. Will the touch screen PC be available with Windows XP or Windows XP Media Center? The HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC ships with Microsoft Vista Home Premium pre-installed. The Vista Home Premium operating system also includes Windows Media Centre….
Microsoft has started banning modified Xbox 360 consoles from its online Xbox Live service. The company has announced “a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to modded consoles connecting to Live”. Users attempting to connect to the online service with a banned console receive an error message with the status code…
…the RS780. The chip package will include support for 802.11n, HyperTransport 3.0, and PCI Express 2.0. Different from previous Turion processors, the Puma package supports DirectX version 10 (DX10), which is Microsoft’s latest graphics application programming interface. DX10 is exclusive to Windows Vista, the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system….
…will ship for Xbox 360, Microsoft’s next-generation console still uses DVD-9 and does not have the capacity to hold both a full game and a movie. Director Woo says, “Stranglehold will allow people to actually be Tequila, taking out enemies using duel-wieldgin weapons and bringing together heart-stopping stunts, vehicle-to-vehicle combat…
With rumors suggesting Microsoft will support Blu-ray in the future, the company has confirmed it has “absolutely no plans” to support any other optical formats. Rumours began back in January when Peter Moore suggested in an interview that Microsoft would be willing to adapt to consumers needs. The same rumours…
Created by the man behind GTA – Crackdown is a gutsy action game with tonnes of gameplay. Would Crackdown only be known as ‘that game’ that included the Halo 3 beta? Best described as a free-form urban action game, Crackdown is similar to Grand Theft Auto… but on steroids. It’s…