Archives for October, 2007
Codeshop: Making the Most of Cell
Posted on Oct 31, 2007 under Main | No CommentWith programmers finding it difficult to take full advantage of PS3, tools company Codeplay hopes its new parallelism system will ease the pain.
In many respects, PlayStation 3 is an anachronism. The pinnacle of Sony Computer Entertainment’s decade-old philosophy that focuses on proprietary chip design to gain performance and long-term production efficiencies, it’s been outflanked by Microsoft’s off-the-shelf approach and Nintendo’s control-is-everything attitude. And with its main architect, one-time CEO and the father of the PlayStation Ken Kutaragi, no longer in charge, it’s likely that PlayStation 4 will be a very different beast.
Of course, in terms of the current console war, it’s still early days. PlayStation 3 remains the most powerful gaming device, as well as providing the best future-proofed option in terms of consumer electronics, although cynics might say that at its original launch price it should’ve made the tea, too.
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Today’s Gamers, Tomorrow’s Leaders?
Posted on Oct 31, 2007 under Main | No Commentslash-sa writes “Video games have become problem-solving exercises wrapped in the veneer of an exotic adventure. In today’s fast and rapidly-changing business environment, the strategic skills they teach are more important than ever. From realistic battlefield simulations to the building of great nations, from fantastic voyages through worlds of mythology to conquering space, "Generation G" could well offer the answer to unlocking great 21st century strategists and leaders.” [+] games, cheetos, wishfulthinking, ender, dreaming (tagging beta)
Halo: Contact Harvest releases today
Posted on Oct 31, 2007 under Main | No CommentRichard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Halo 3
Video: Blacksite picks on innocent children
Posted on Oct 31, 2007 under Main | No CommentDustin Burg
Filed under: News, Videos
Sci Fi Channel is loving the Mass Effect
Posted on Oct 30, 2007 under Main | No CommentDustin Burg
Filed under: News, Mass Effect





















