Cross-game chat heads to… OnLive
Nicely at least one console has received cross-game chat this week although we’ve learnt why it will by no means take place for the PS3, OnLive has included the feature in a current update, Joystiq reports.
CEO Steve Perlman revealed that party chat would enable users to speak with each and every other even when playing different games. Emails can be sent out from the service to invite buddies to chats.
Also new to the streaming service this week is parental controls, letting us block the young ‘uns out of the gory stuff. Account tweaks will only let them play stuff they’re old sufficient to play according to ESRB and PEGI ratings, so no Dark Souls for small Timmy.
The final piece of the package is achievements getting insta-uploaded to Facebook from now on. Users can even record a 10-second ‘brag clip’ when they secure their award, something that Perlman is very proud of: ”Facebook has been terrific to function on with this. They really made a couple of mods to their technique — because we’re the very first guys posting HD resolution videos nonstop over to Facebook. They’re into it.”
OnLive comes to the UK subsequent month.
Xbox Live Hits 35 Million Users
It would be foolhardy to say that the Xbox 360 has been anything less than profitable. It has sold millions of units worldwide and in a lot more than one way revolutionized the way we play games and how we connect to other folks in an on-line gaming space. A fair amount of that success could be attributed to Microsoft’s flagship Xbox Live service.
Speaking to Joystiq, Robin Burrowes confirmed that Xbox Live has just surpassed the 35 million subscriber mark, but was rather mute on the split in between sliver and gold members. At final count there had been 12 million Gold subscribers.
Mr. Burrowes did state an fascinating fact saying that Microsoft is earning “more revenue from the transaction space than the subscription space.” That indicates that the company is producing more cash from digital content sales than from subscriptions and you can be specific that the gap will grow as a lot more and far more folks take benefit of the no cost. silver membership
Gamescom 2011: Silent Hill HD Collection coming to Xbox 360
What was as soon as a PS3 exclusive is no far more. The Silent Hill HD Collection(which consists of remastered versions of Silent Hill two and Silent Hill 3) will now be accessible for the Xbox 360.
It is reported by Shacknews by way of Joystiq that this announcement came from Silent Hill: Downpour producer Tomm Hulett from Konami’s Gamescom 2011 press conference, and that the decision to go multi-platform came directly from fan response. “power to the people” correct? Or “power to the gamers” in this case.
The game is slated to come out in fall, Lets see if the release date gets push back because of this announcement. Do you feel it will? Leave your comments.
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Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo Video And Netflix For Nintendo 3DS Coming To The US Later In The Summer
Nintendo of America has told on-line publication Joystiq that the lately announced Nintendo Video for the Nintendo 3DS will be available to American customers sometime during the summer. Nintendo Europe and Nintendo UK will be rolling out the service to Nintendo 3DS owners tomorrow. Nintendo of America also clarified that Netflix is still on track for 3DS this summer.
“Nintendo’s short-form video service that delivers unique video content for Nintendo 3DS systems will launch in North America later this summer. In addition, Netflix members who have an unlimited program starting at $ 7.99 a month and access to a broadband wireless Internet connection will soon be able to download a no cost Netflix application that allows them to watch movies and Television shows on their Nintendo 3DS systems at no additional charge. These services will add to the wealth of games and entertainment content currently offered via the Nintendo eShop. For far more details about Nintendo 3DS, pay a visit to http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.”
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“King of Fighters XIII” Gains Kane
The King of Fighters franchise has often been the Japanese-focused friendly rival of the Street Fighters. Although, in the minds of most of America, Mortal Kombat waged war with the Capcom crew, SNK’s King of Fighters had been the challengers usually up for a excellent spar. Succeeding the Fatal Fury franchise, King of Fighters has, like its namesake, turned into a yearly tournament, and 2012 is no distinct, entering the 13th iteration of the fight. This October, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners will be able to enter the tournament, and Atlus has confirmed the return of Billy Kane to the roster.
Billy Kane, the British stick-fighter, first appeared in the original Fatal Fury: King of Fighters 20 years ago. Whilst absent from the arcade release, he’ll be in the property console version. He’s also notably absent from the new trailer.
Does Billy’s addition make you want to choose up the game more?
Via Joystiq
EA’s Origin coming to iOS, Android devices
During its Summer Showcase, EA has announced that it’s launching a mobile version of the Origin digital distribution network. It will come to both Apple and Android devices.
As Joystiq writes, the Origin app will let you access your Origin friends list and news feed. The demo showed a version of Scrabble being played simultaneously across iPad, iPhone, Android, and Facebook. You can store your game data with Origin, meaning you can start playing on one device and continue on another. There was also new version of Need for Speed, where you can access your friends’ leaderboard data.
The Scrabble game will be available for free on Android next week. Look out for more details on the service in the near future.
