Chris@ONM from Official Nintendo Magazine (UK) played the demo version of Super Mario Galaxy. He has answered a ton of questions posted on the magazine’s online forums. These this are some of them : (more…)
Obscure 2 Wii Announced:
Obscure II is the sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game Obscure. Two years ago, at Leafmore High, a group of young teenagers were trapped inside their school and hunted by monsters that had been released by the maniac headmaster. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished. Now, the survivors have picked up their lives and joined college. But all is not right on Fallcreek University; strange black flowers have suddenly sprung up everywhere on the campus. While experimenting with these flowers in class, a dangerous substance is discovered that induces strange but vivid dreams. But a handful of students find out that there is more to the flowers than anyone could have expected; when the seeds finally germinate, a bad trip suddenly turns into a horrible reality…
(Amsterdam, The Netherlands) April 16, 2007 – Publisher Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: PLGC) announces the acquisition of the survival horror game “Obscure II” from French development studio Hydravision. The sequel of the innovative Obscure© will be released in Q3 of this year on PC and PS2. The release for Wii is set for Q4.
Obscure II (PC, PS2, Wii) takes place two years after the gruesome events of the first game. The survivors have gone on to college and try to return to their normal lives. After the discovery of a beautiful but strange plant on school campus, events take a turn for the worse. Soon, the college students have to battle for survival once again.
Players of Obscure II can choose their character and one AI controlled sidekick. In total there are six playable characters, each with their own unique abilities. These can be switched at various points in the game. Due to the game’s unique co-op feature, friends can join at any time to team up and attempt surviving Obscure II together. There are many available weapons to keep the monsters that hunt you at bay. Light might be the players’ biggest ally because you never know what’s lurking in the shadows.
Stefan Layer, VP of Marketing & Sales of Playlogic International N.V: “I am extremely pleased that we added Obscure II to our line up. The first instalment was well received by both press and public. Hydravision has pushed the envelope with Obscure II and I am confident that the game will do even better then its
predecessor.”Dominique Morel, CTO of Playlogic International N.V: “Obscure II displays refined talent in every aspect, from high attention to visual details and optimized control schemes; and a dense and intense in-game atmosphere. It’ is a thrilling and unique game with polished game features; an incredible experience.”
Denis Potentier, CEO of Hydravision: “We are happy to work together with Playlogic on Obscure II; they meet all of our expectations and I’m sure that their expertise will be very positive for the game. The two-person cooperative gameplay of Obscure II has been fully optimized. I think players will love this game.”
Features:
* Adventure and action in a teen horror movie scenario
* 6 charismatic characters with unique skills Unique co-op mode: second player can join in at any time Highly detailed and rich 3D environment Find clues and solve various riddles and mysteries Vast variety of weapons and horrifying monsters Stunning soundtrack performed by the Boston Symphonic
* Orchestra and the Paris Opera Children’s Choir
22Moo extends its range of video eyewear with the all-new ultra-light i-Vision video eyewear range for Xbox 360, Wii, iPod Video and Zune. Also adding to the range the Argo+PC VGA video glasses for your PC, Mac, PDA or any other device that supports either an AV or VGA output.
Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) December 16, 2006 — 22Moo extends its range of video eyewear with the all-new ultra-light i-Vision video eyewear range for Xbox 360, Wii, iPod Video and Zune. Also adding to the range the Argo+PC VGA video glasses for your PC, Mac, PDA or any other device that supports either an AV or VGA output.
The ultra-light i-Vision video eyewear range will be available in three colors, white, red and silver and come in two different models :
The i-Vision 230 features a virtual display size of 35 inches from 2m away with a resolution of 320 x 240 (230,000 pixels), weighs only 72g and is priced at $250 USD.
The i-Vision 922 features a virtual display size of 48 inches from 2m away with a resolution of 640 x 480 (922,000 pixels), weighs only 84g and is priced at $350 USD.
22Moo also introduces the Argo+PC VGA video glasses, a pair of video glasses that works with your PC, Mac, PDA or any other device that supports an AV or VGA output.
The Argo+PC is also compatible with devices such as the iPod Video, Microsoft Zune, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, set top boxes and more.
It features two high resolution 640 x 480 (922,000 pixels) LCDs and generates a virtual display size of 43 inches. Amazing 3D stereoscopic imaging is possible also if used on a PC with a compatible video card.
The Argo+PC was designed to be lightweight and comfortable to use. It comes with a detachable light shield and features superb sounding earphones. The Argo+PC puts you right in the action when playing games or watching movies. It also provides a high level of privacy when used with a computer, perfect for lawyers, brokers or anyone that needs to work in public areas with sensitive data.
A separate, rechargeable battery keeps the operating time up whether a person is travelling or working out of the office. All adapters and cables needed are included. Just plug it in and go.
Nintendo 3D patent
NINTENDO has the technology for 3D display Patented
NINTENDO has the technology for 3D display, It consists of an optical membrane that is covered over the display screen. This enables the developer to display three-dimensional images (in other words, auto-stereoscopic view).
The technology is applicable on all sorts of displays, The membrane apparently is made of many optical fibers. In this patent, they address handhelds with a touch screen (that does not mean it’s the DS!)
Specs:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device which can perform a three-dimensional display even by a small-sized device.
SOLUTION: This game device is equipped with a display device, an optical member, a touch panel, and a game processing means. In the game device, the display device displays a game image. The optical member has a structure which consists of a bundle of fiber-like transparent members, the shape of one surface of the input/output surfaces which are formed on both ends of the transparent member is a flat surface, and at the same time, the shape of the other surface is an approximately spherical curved surface, and the optical member is arranged in such a manner that the flat surface may come into contact with the display surface of the display device. The touch panel covers the curved surface section of the optical member. The game processing means performs a game processing for changing the game image in response to inputs to the touch panel.
SOLUTION: This game device is equipped with a display device, an optical member, a touch panel, and a game processing means. In the game device, the display device displays a game image. The optical member has a structure which consists of a bundle of fiber-like transparent members, the shape of one surface of the input/output surfaces which are formed on both ends of the transparent member is a flat surface, and at the same time, the shape of the other surface is an approximately spherical curved surface, and the optical member is arranged in such a manner that the flat surface may come into contact with the display surface of the display device. The touch panel covers the curved surface section of the optical member. The game processing means performs a game processing for changing the game image in response to inputs to the touch panel.
And Now how to get to this Nintendo 3D patent:
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Go to the Japanese Property Digital Library
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Go to PAJ (under Patent&Utility Model)
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Fill in the first text box, NINTENDO and then press the Search button
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You will find a number of hits (currenlty 560),
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Click on the Index Indication Button
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Click the first Patent of 2006 named Game Device (Patent number, 2006 - 020691).
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