Everyone is excited about the new battlefield game, so lets watch this 14 minutes gameplay that is made by IGN.com
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The New Battlefield 1 Gameplay
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
WTF is a Scuf Controller? | Unboxing Gaming Accessories - Gaming Wikis
Whats up guys. If you are looking for a faster, smoother, and cooler what to win and excel in your favorite games. then check this video out.
This scuf controller for your XBOX 360 gaming console offers you a trendy durable feeling that makes it easier to play any game. What makes scuf controllers special, are the four buttons that are placed at the back on the controller, they are remaps of your normal X,A,Y,B buttons.
Some of you might say, why would you put the same buttons at the back of the controller if we already have them at the front?
It gives the player a better control by performing actions (Jumping, Shooting, or Reloading) while holding your thumbs on the thumb-stick without the need to move your thumbs.
The controller also provides a more improved grip by providing players with a hard plastic + Rubber feeling on your controller even when your hands feel alittle sweaty. It is something you don't usually have on your stock controller that comes with your XBOX or other gaming consoles. You have the ability to order a specific number of Scuf controllers (1, 2, or 4) whatever suits your gaming needs.
The triggers at the back also are designed to provide a very short pressing or activation point to allow fasting shooting your action during your gaming experience. Not to forget to mention that those controllers come in a really stylish awesome design that you will definitely like.
The idea of the controller is kind of similar to the Avenger Elite Controller for XBOX 360 which we will be sharing with you in later posts.
This scuf controller for your XBOX 360 gaming console offers you a trendy durable feeling that makes it easier to play any game. What makes scuf controllers special, are the four buttons that are placed at the back on the controller, they are remaps of your normal X,A,Y,B buttons.
Some of you might say, why would you put the same buttons at the back of the controller if we already have them at the front?
It gives the player a better control by performing actions (Jumping, Shooting, or Reloading) while holding your thumbs on the thumb-stick without the need to move your thumbs.
The controller also provides a more improved grip by providing players with a hard plastic + Rubber feeling on your controller even when your hands feel alittle sweaty. It is something you don't usually have on your stock controller that comes with your XBOX or other gaming consoles. You have the ability to order a specific number of Scuf controllers (1, 2, or 4) whatever suits your gaming needs.
The triggers at the back also are designed to provide a very short pressing or activation point to allow fasting shooting your action during your gaming experience. Not to forget to mention that those controllers come in a really stylish awesome design that you will definitely like.
The idea of the controller is kind of similar to the Avenger Elite Controller for XBOX 360 which we will be sharing with you in later posts.
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
What Experts Are Saying About UNCHARTED 4 A THIEF'S END - REVIEW!!
A remarkable achievement in blockbuster storytelling and graphical beauty, but let down by an overly long third act.
In amongst its frantic combat, slick parkour, and outrageous action choreography, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End achieves something wonderful: maturity. This is less a breezy lad’s tale revelling in fortune and glory and more a story about the lads when they’re all grown up, bolstered by an equally developed graphics engine and career-high performances from its cast. What lets it down, however, is an uninspired and overly long third act which slows down its pace considerably with curiously repetitive gameplay. Uncharted 4 consequently falls short of the greatness achieved by some of developer Naughty Dog’s leaner, more inventive predecessors.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Top 10 Upcoming Games in May 2016
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How Did This Battlefield 4 Game Go Viral? Check Out! Hilarious
Have you ever felt like doing it like a real pro? well this guy has taken this battlefield 4 game too seriousely.
Stonemountain64 have been known to record him self playing online shooting games and acting like a real soldier, giving commands to other players online and creating an awesome atmosphere in the game.
Stonemountain64 have been known to record him self playing online shooting games and acting like a real soldier, giving commands to other players online and creating an awesome atmosphere in the game.
watch it is hilarious
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Monday, May 9, 2016
All New: Battlefield 1 - Official Trailer
Discover classic Battlefield gameplay with epic multiplayer and an adventure-filled campaign. Experience the Dawn of All-Out War, Only in Battlefield 1.
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Thursday, May 5, 2016
VIDEO: Here is One of The Top Kills in Battlefield 4
Hello guys, welcome to our blog.
I was searching across the internet for awesome gaming videos to share with you and came across this one. The video was produced by StoneMountain64 on youtube and he shows us one of the top kills in battlefield 4.
Let us know what you think, and if you other videos to share please list them below in the comments.
I was searching across the internet for awesome gaming videos to share with you and came across this one. The video was produced by StoneMountain64 on youtube and he shows us one of the top kills in battlefield 4.
Let us know what you think, and if you other videos to share please list them below in the comments.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016
NEW: CALL OF DUTY: INIFINITE WAREFARE
If you are a call of duty fan, then this is your happy day.
A new version of COD called Infinite Warefare and it looks amazing and stunning. The game seems to include new game modes that involves fighting in space and riding machines and airplanes to fight your rivals.
You can check the new trailer your self below:
CALL OF DUTYINFINITE WARFAREInfinite Warfare delivers three unique game modes: Campaign returns to the gritty, large-scale war roots of the franchise, while boldly looking ahead. Multiplayer delivers the future of warfare, with many new gameplay innovations. And the cooperative Zombies mode takes players on a wild ride through a new storyline with unique gameplay features and mechanics.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
A New Update For Halo 5 - Battle Of Shadow & Light
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Battlefield 4 gets new, free DLC two years after launch
EA DICE will release a new batch of multiplayer DLC for its competitive first-person shooter Battlefield 4 by the end of 2015, continuing support for the game more than two years after its initial launch.
The Battlefield 2 map Dragon Valley will return in Battlefield 4 after leading a community vote gauging interest in recreations of “classic Battlefield maps within the Battlefield 4 universe.”
The re-designed Dragon Valley 2015 will be featured in the free Legacy Operations DLC pack for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of Battlefield 4. EA DICE notes that the map’s scale prevents a release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
“We really wanted to push the envelope with Dragon Valley 2015, and that meant being able to make a bigger level, with a larger scale than anything currently in Battlefield 4,” the studio explains. “Because of that, we made the decision to focus on the more powerful platforms.
This doesn’t mean we’re no longer supporting players on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with critical updates when needed, but we really wanted to try something big for Dragon Valley, and we think that when you play it, you’ll see the difference.”
Dragon Valley 2015 will feature destructible and rebuildable bridges that will change the flow of combat throughout every match. Players will have a variety of tactical options with regard to rapidly changing terrain and cover. The redesigned map has also been altered with steeper terrain and cloud layering, enabling aerial combat above cloud level.
The map will support multiple gameplay modes, including a Conquest setup that “has more flags than any other Battlefield 4 map in the game.” Dragon Valley 2015 additionally supports Rush mode for the first time since its Battlefield 2 launch.
Battlefield 4‘s free Legacy Operations DLC will launch alongside a planned Holiday Update later this year. A specific release date was not announced.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Google Is Working On Glass Successors -- Some Without The Glass
The team behind Google Glass is reported to be working on a successor to the occasionally controversial device, though it may not include the screen that made the original so distinctive.
Earlier this year, it was reported that the company’s Project Aura would help raise Glass from the dead. Now, according to a new report by The Information, Google has at least three prototypes in the works. One of those devices, reports the site, is a headset that relies solely on audio and would be styled as a sports device.
There are few further details about how that might work in practice, but it wouldn’t be the first audio-only wearable device to be tested. A collaborative project between Microsoft and Future Cities Catapult last year developed a headset the creates 3D soundscapes to provide the wearer with information about their surroundings — though that was an experiment in helping visually impaired people navigate city streets more effectively.
The Information also reports that Google is working on a further two devices aimed at at businesses. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise: the original device seemed to find favour in the world of enterpriseso it would make sense for the company to focus on it as a market. It’s not clear what kind of hardware those devices may use — but screens may well be included.
[The Information via Verge]
Earlier this year, it was reported that the company’s Project Aura would help raise Glass from the dead. Now, according to a new report by The Information, Google has at least three prototypes in the works. One of those devices, reports the site, is a headset that relies solely on audio and would be styled as a sports device.
There are few further details about how that might work in practice, but it wouldn’t be the first audio-only wearable device to be tested. A collaborative project between Microsoft and Future Cities Catapult last year developed a headset the creates 3D soundscapes to provide the wearer with information about their surroundings — though that was an experiment in helping visually impaired people navigate city streets more effectively.
The Information also reports that Google is working on a further two devices aimed at at businesses. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise: the original device seemed to find favour in the world of enterpriseso it would make sense for the company to focus on it as a market. It’s not clear what kind of hardware those devices may use — but screens may well be included.
[The Information via Verge]
These Are The Best Fallout 4 Mods
Fallout 4 is an open world action role-playing video game
developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. In this
game you can apply different mods that changes your gaming experience and the
ability to customise it as well.
Here are the best mods that you can use in Fallout 4
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
NEW TECHNOLOGY: Wearable Smart Rings Is Coming To The Market
We have seen different wearable technologies in the past 2 years, Wearable watches, glasses and even smart cloths, but a new technology coming to the wearable technology is Smart rings.
Hoping to ride the emerging wave of tech-powered fashion accessories, a new smart ring called Neyya has just been launched as an interface tool for your devices.
With a base made of stainless steel, the top of the ring is a smooth, flat capacitive touchpad embedded with a tiny indicator LED. The touchpad's surface works as an interface, allowing you to swipe up, down, left and right as well as tap to initiate various functions.
Powered by a lithium ion battery, the smart ring gets about 10 days on standby and three days with regular use.
Once you connect the device via Bluetooth to your iPhone or desktop computer, you're afforded access to a wide range of ring-assisted controls. Right out of the box, the Neyya can be paired with your iPhone and serve as a volume and selection control for your iTunes app.
The device's manual promises more non-app functions when the ring is paired, such as Siri activation, but we were unable to get that feature to work. Once you download the Neyya app, a larger array of functions are available, including the ability to use the smart ring to control your Roku and GoPro devices or using it as a presentation tool in apps like PowerPoint.
Answering phone calls using the ring, which vibrates and lights up when a call comes in, is pretty seamless. And the cool blue LED power indicator on the ring's docking station is surprisingly attractive and cleverly designed (the base is magnetized, pulling the ring into place when you move it near).
And while this is definitely one of the better made smart rings we've seen (the fit and finish are impressive) the device falls a bit short in the style department.
Yes, you need a capacitive touchpad to be a certain size to facilitate all that swiping and tapping, but as a piece of jewelry the Neyya comes off as a bit clunky and oversized. Even though it comes in small, medium and large sizes, on nearly anyone's hand we tried it on (large and small folks alike), it looked, somehow, too big.
Of course, styles vary from person to person, so some users may like the design just fine. And the style issue is no small point, as the Neyya is getting a pretty high-end roll out in Bloomingdales later this month. But most of the men and women we showed it to in our unscientific office poll didn't seem too enthusiastic about the prospect of wearing it.
Offered in a titanium finish ($129) or gold finish ($169), the smart ring will be also be sold at Target and on Amazon later this month. You can also order it directly from the company's website today.
Main Source: Mashable.com
Hoping to ride the emerging wave of tech-powered fashion accessories, a new smart ring called Neyya has just been launched as an interface tool for your devices.
With a base made of stainless steel, the top of the ring is a smooth, flat capacitive touchpad embedded with a tiny indicator LED. The touchpad's surface works as an interface, allowing you to swipe up, down, left and right as well as tap to initiate various functions.
Powered by a lithium ion battery, the smart ring gets about 10 days on standby and three days with regular use.
Once you connect the device via Bluetooth to your iPhone or desktop computer, you're afforded access to a wide range of ring-assisted controls. Right out of the box, the Neyya can be paired with your iPhone and serve as a volume and selection control for your iTunes app.
The device's manual promises more non-app functions when the ring is paired, such as Siri activation, but we were unable to get that feature to work. Once you download the Neyya app, a larger array of functions are available, including the ability to use the smart ring to control your Roku and GoPro devices or using it as a presentation tool in apps like PowerPoint.
Answering phone calls using the ring, which vibrates and lights up when a call comes in, is pretty seamless. And the cool blue LED power indicator on the ring's docking station is surprisingly attractive and cleverly designed (the base is magnetized, pulling the ring into place when you move it near).
And while this is definitely one of the better made smart rings we've seen (the fit and finish are impressive) the device falls a bit short in the style department.
Yes, you need a capacitive touchpad to be a certain size to facilitate all that swiping and tapping, but as a piece of jewelry the Neyya comes off as a bit clunky and oversized. Even though it comes in small, medium and large sizes, on nearly anyone's hand we tried it on (large and small folks alike), it looked, somehow, too big.
Of course, styles vary from person to person, so some users may like the design just fine. And the style issue is no small point, as the Neyya is getting a pretty high-end roll out in Bloomingdales later this month. But most of the men and women we showed it to in our unscientific office poll didn't seem too enthusiastic about the prospect of wearing it.
Offered in a titanium finish ($129) or gold finish ($169), the smart ring will be also be sold at Target and on Amazon later this month. You can also order it directly from the company's website today.
Main Source: Mashable.com
'Star Wars: Battlefront' news: players can get mini-game through EA Access as part of 10-hour preview
Even though the "Star Wars: Battlefront" is only due to launch on the Nov. 17, the game is already available to those who are members of EA Access and have an Xbox One console. Additionally, there is a mini-game available for those who are planning to download and play the game right now.
GamesRadar reporting on the availability of the "mini-game" states that gamers should be aware that if they do go ahead and start playing it, that it will immediately count towards the total of 10 hours they are allowed on "Star Wars: Battlefront." The 10 hour preview of "Star Wars: Battlefront" is currently being offered to those with EA Access and the Xbox One console ahead of game's release on September 17th.
As soon as 20 percent of the game has been downloaded, EA Access members can start playing the mini game and importantly they can step into the role of Darth Vader. As Darth Vader players can take on rebels at a Hoth base that is situated on Tatooine. Gamespot states that the mini-game is set in a hangar and Vader's abilities such as heavy-attack, Force choke and several other moves with a lightsaber can be employed by the gamer. With players being able to explore most of the moves provided to Darth Vader the mini-game acts as a tutorial for those who want to experience the game before it finishes downloading and installing. Importantly EA Access members once they download "Star Wars: Battlefront" can play the full version including all its modes for 10 hours.
However, there is an embargo on reviews in place which prevent any from being published until the day the game launches. Forbes states that this is a bizarre situation as anyone can play the entire game on the Xbox One if they have EA Access and they are not bound by any embargo. Members of the media meanwhile were provided access to "Star Wars: Battlefront" at a special event and have to wait until November 17th to publish reviews.
A Detailed DLC Pass Content In Star Wars Battlefront!
The Star Wars Battlefront website has been updated with new details about the post-launch content coming to the just-released sci-fi shooter through its DLC pass.
Players can expect four expansion packs, which will together deliver the following content:
Players can expect four expansion packs, which will together deliver the following content:
Over 20 new items, including weapons, vehicles, and Star Cards for both Rebels and Imperials. - 4 additional Heroes and Villains (these were not named).
- 16 new multiplayer maps featuring "new locations."
- 4 new game modes.
In addition, as was previously announced, everyone who buys the Battlefront DLC pass gets access to all of this content two weeks before everyone else. They also get an "exclusive" Shoot First emote.
The Battlefront DLC pass costs $50 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Assuming EA and DICE follow the same setup as the recent Battlefield games, the DLC packs are likely to cost $15 each.
The first of Battlefront's four expansion packs is set to launch in "early 2016."
Players don't have to spend any extra money to get more Battlefront content, however, as the Force Awakens-inspired Battle of Jakku DLC arrives in December. People who pre-ordered Battlefront will receive access to this content on December 1, while everyone else gets it December 8.
Battlefront launched today, November 17. GameSpot's review scored it a 7/10.
"Star Wars Battlefront brings grand spectacle to the iconic sci-fi universe, but the overall experience wears thin with time," critic Mike Mahardy wrote.
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Google Mobile can show you almost anything
Frankly, it had been always possible to ask Google anything, except for slightly a lot of sophisticated questions, the answers were a bit...wanting.
Now, Google has updated its mobile app to better understand advanced queries. in a blog post monday, Google product manager Satyajeet Salgar explains A couple of the improvements that help the app make sense of your weird, human thought processes.
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First, Google better understands superlatives and ordered items; for example, it understands queries such as "What are the largest cities in Texas?" Also, you can ask it about a particular point in time — so you can ask that same query about the largest cities in Texas, but in 1953, for example. Perhaps most importantly, Google is better at understanding complex combinations of these queries, such as "Who was the U.S. president when the Angels won the World Series?"
In the image below, you can see how Google handles a similar query, breaking it down into pieces and then reaching into its Knowledge Graph to fetch the correct answer.
Google readily explains that the system is not perfect yet, even giving an example of a query that will not yield a correct answer (Who was Dakota Johnson's mom in the movie? — that query will net you the name of the real-life person, not the actress). However, the company claims these changes are a foundation that will make its search algorithms even smarter in the future.
You can get the free Google Search mobile app for iOS and Android here.
Now, Google has updated its mobile app to better understand advanced queries. in a blog post monday, Google product manager Satyajeet Salgar explains A couple of the improvements that help the app make sense of your weird, human thought processes.
SEE ALSO: The World's First Water-Cooled Laptop
First, Google better understands superlatives and ordered items; for example, it understands queries such as "What are the largest cities in Texas?" Also, you can ask it about a particular point in time — so you can ask that same query about the largest cities in Texas, but in 1953, for example. Perhaps most importantly, Google is better at understanding complex combinations of these queries, such as "Who was the U.S. president when the Angels won the World Series?"
In the image below, you can see how Google handles a similar query, breaking it down into pieces and then reaching into its Knowledge Graph to fetch the correct answer.
Google readily explains that the system is not perfect yet, even giving an example of a query that will not yield a correct answer (Who was Dakota Johnson's mom in the movie? — that query will net you the name of the real-life person, not the actress). However, the company claims these changes are a foundation that will make its search algorithms even smarter in the future.
You can get the free Google Search mobile app for iOS and Android here.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Here's what's inside the world's first water-cooled gaming laptop - Asus GX700 deep-dive
Asus' GX700 gaming laptop sure turned a lot of heads when it was introduced at the IFA trade show, but the reason wasn't the hardware—or at least, it wasn't the type of hardware that people usually fawn over.
Sure, the GX700 has an overclockable, quad-core Skylake Core i7-6820HK CPU, Nvidia’s bad-ass GeForce GTX 980, a buttery-smooth G-Sync panel, and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, but the real story on this laptop is the water-cooling.
Yes, a water-cooled laptop. We’ve known about the water-cooling existence since the laptop's first unveiling, but Asus is starting to finally spill some details on how it works.
The dock itself contains all of the liquid-cooling components. There are two 90mm radiators and fans under the vents, along with a pump and reservoir. The liquid-cooling dock connects to the laptop using a pair of quick-disconnects. You can see them in the image below.
To mate the laptop, you slide it onto several guidance pegs and then push it down, where it locks in place. Asus said it spent extra engineering resources to make sure you can’t screw it up, and the company doesn’t expect people to be able to.
Once once you’ve locked the laptop in place, the quick release nozzles open up and the liquid flows into the laptop. One question I have is how well those quick release nozzles seal. I’ve used them on custom water cooling loops in the past and there’s usually a drip or two leaking out after they're disconnected. On the GX700 I decided to see if I could reproduce that by doing removing and inserting the GX700 from the dock 10 to 15 times. Even after that many attempts, I couldn’t get one single drip to spill.
Still, Asus does anticipate possible maintenance at some point: Even without the liquid dripping out on occasion, water goes away over time. Asus officials said the laptop will be able to alert you if the reservoir gets too low.
When it does get low—and this will chaffe customers—service is not something it wants customers to perform. Instead, the dock will have to sent back to the company for servicing. That’s a bummer, but fortunately the laptop still works perfectly fine without the dock.
So Asus used a hybrid system that features dual heat pipes for the GPU and CPU and some kind of proprietary thermal interface that helps the water cooling system suck as much heat out of the heat pipes as possible when you're docked. Here’s a look inside the GX700 that helps you understand that the water doesn’t actually mix with the heat pipe. This shot also gives you an idea of how the radiators are arrayed in the dock.
Will a hybrid system like this work? Asus seems to think so. With the laptop docked, the company says you can achieve a 20 percent overclock on the GPU as well as healthy overclocks out of the CPU, as both are water-cooled.
What we still don’t know about the GX700 is the price or availability. It’s expected to hit the streets in time for the Christmas shopping season but the price? Expect it to be pretty penny. This kind of system appeals to a small, select crowd of gamers who want to be cooler than everyone else—and with the GX700, they can actually be water-cooler than everyone else. (Sigh--Ed.)
Sure, the GX700 has an overclockable, quad-core Skylake Core i7-6820HK CPU, Nvidia’s bad-ass GeForce GTX 980, a buttery-smooth G-Sync panel, and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, but the real story on this laptop is the water-cooling.
Yes, a water-cooled laptop. We’ve known about the water-cooling existence since the laptop's first unveiling, but Asus is starting to finally spill some details on how it works.
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The water-cooling dock contains two 90mm radiators, fans, a pump and reservoir.
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How it works
If you’ve seen pictures of the GX700's bulbous rear-end, you know the water-cooling's not exactly portable. Asus knows this, of course, so the water-cooling can come undocked. The question is how did the company pull it off?The dock itself contains all of the liquid-cooling components. There are two 90mm radiators and fans under the vents, along with a pump and reservoir. The liquid-cooling dock connects to the laptop using a pair of quick-disconnects. You can see them in the image below.
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Here’s a close up of the power and liquid inlets on the GX700.
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To mate the laptop, you slide it onto several guidance pegs and then push it down, where it locks in place. Asus said it spent extra engineering resources to make sure you can’t screw it up, and the company doesn’t expect people to be able to.
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| The dock insludes the nozzles and more pegs to ensure proper alignment with the laptop. |
Once once you’ve locked the laptop in place, the quick release nozzles open up and the liquid flows into the laptop. One question I have is how well those quick release nozzles seal. I’ve used them on custom water cooling loops in the past and there’s usually a drip or two leaking out after they're disconnected. On the GX700 I decided to see if I could reproduce that by doing removing and inserting the GX700 from the dock 10 to 15 times. Even after that many attempts, I couldn’t get one single drip to spill.
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The GX700 is, of course, a Republic of Gamer laptop.
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Still, Asus does anticipate possible maintenance at some point: Even without the liquid dripping out on occasion, water goes away over time. Asus officials said the laptop will be able to alert you if the reservoir gets too low.
When it does get low—and this will chaffe customers—service is not something it wants customers to perform. Instead, the dock will have to sent back to the company for servicing. That’s a bummer, but fortunately the laptop still works perfectly fine without the dock.
Inside the GX700
The GX700 relies on a pair of conventional heat pipes for cooling inside the laptop itself. It’s easy to confuse a heat pipe with a conventional water-cooling system, but they’re not the same, and the water from the dock doesn’t actually flow through the system inside the GX700. If Asus did that, the cooling on the laptop wouldn’t be effective when not docked.So Asus used a hybrid system that features dual heat pipes for the GPU and CPU and some kind of proprietary thermal interface that helps the water cooling system suck as much heat out of the heat pipes as possible when you're docked. Here’s a look inside the GX700 that helps you understand that the water doesn’t actually mix with the heat pipe. This shot also gives you an idea of how the radiators are arrayed in the dock.
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| The cooler in the GX700 is actually a hybrid system using heat pipes and water cooling. |
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| Here’s the reservoir for the dock, which Asus said will eventually need maintenance. |
What we still don’t know about the GX700 is the price or availability. It’s expected to hit the streets in time for the Christmas shopping season but the price? Expect it to be pretty penny. This kind of system appeals to a small, select crowd of gamers who want to be cooler than everyone else—and with the GX700, they can actually be water-cooler than everyone else. (Sigh--Ed.)
A Surrender Option Might Be Presented In Dota 2
Dota 2 has a lot of great qualities. The lack of a surrender option isn't one of them.
Rival MOBA League of Legends lets teams surrender after 20 minutes, roughly the halfway point for matches. Valve hasn't shown any desire to incorporate a similar feature into Dota 2. Director Erik Johnson explained the decision in an interview a couple years back (via Reddit):
One of the things we never want to lose is the amazing comeback, like the game we just played - both sides probably would have surrendered in that game at certain points. That would have been a robbery of fun.
This is a compelling arguments. Any MOBA veteran has seen their share of comebacks and knows they feel incredible. There's nothing better than hanging onto a game by your fingernails and then clawing your way to a victory. Even when you're on the losing end of these types of matches, you have to appreciate the roller coaster of emotions.
Let's be real, though: some bad games start bad and end bad. Dota 2 and other MOBAs reward players that are doing well with experience points and gold, allowing them to out-level and out-gear their competition. In addition to playing better, the winning team becomes objectively stronger than the losers. The odds are stacked in their favor. This is especially true in Dota 2, where players lose money from dying.
Yes, a group of skilled players can overcome these long odds by working together and not losing their cool. However, you can't count on having teammates like that. Some players don't have the knowledge or talent to turn a game around. Others will quit as soon as the game sours. Even the players that do stay around until the end might decide to just berate their teammates or feed kills to the enemies. Then there are the people who genuinely disconnect or remember they've got class in 20 minutes. With teammates like this, you're not going to mount some kind of miraculous comeback.
In short, some matches are hopeless. Dota 2, however, makes you stay until the end out of principle. The lack of a surrender option means you have to endure an extra 20 minutes or so of the enemy team smashing through your defenses, swatting away your counterattacks and eventually leveling your base. If you're unlucky, your opponents will be the sort who hang out in your base and wait for you to come out of your spawn point so they can score some easy kills.
There's no one in this situation that wouldn't benefit from a surrender option. The losing team would be able to concede and save themselves some aggravation. The winners still get the satisfaction of a win without the tedium of mopping up opponents that can't muster competition. Everyone saves time.
Comebacks are a satisfying part of any MOBA but they still exist in games that let you surrender. Will players potentially bow out of games they could've turned around? Sure. But they'll definitely escape games that they had no chance of winning. The reason that comebacks are such satisfying games is that they're balanced. Each team has a shot at a win and knows that the match could hinge on the very next play. A surrender option lets players leave the hopeless matches behind and potentially find one of those legendary bouts decided in the last five minutes. What's so bad about that?
Main Source: cinemablend.com
Friday, October 9, 2015
Facebook launches Messenger on the Apple Watch FINALLY!
After teasing it at the Apple Watch event in September, Facebook has finally delivered the watch version of its Messenger app.
The social network quietly rolled out the Apple Watch app in an update to the Messenger app Thursday. The update also adds support for iOS 9 features, including universal search and multitasking for iPads.
The watch version of the messaging app supports watchOS2, the latest version of Apple's software for the Apple Watch. It actually manages to squeeze in quite a bit of Messenger's functionality into it.
You can't type out full responses to messages but you can choose from a list of canned answers, send your location, "like," post stickers or record a voice message with the watch's built-in microphone. On the receiving side, you can also check out photos, videos and voice messages.
Though the app supports Facebook's stickers, animated stickers and animated GIFs will only appear as static images on the watch app.
While not technically Facebook's first watch app — that distinction belongs to Instagram — Messenger will be a welcome addition for many users. Apple teased what appeared to be a watch version of the main Facebook app back in March, but such an app has yet to appear.
For Android users, Messenger is also compatible with Android Wear. The Android Wear app, which rolled out earlier this year, also allows you to record and send voice messages and send "likes" from your wrist.
The social network quietly rolled out the Apple Watch app in an update to the Messenger app Thursday. The update also adds support for iOS 9 features, including universal search and multitasking for iPads.
The watch version of the messaging app supports watchOS2, the latest version of Apple's software for the Apple Watch. It actually manages to squeeze in quite a bit of Messenger's functionality into it.
You can't type out full responses to messages but you can choose from a list of canned answers, send your location, "like," post stickers or record a voice message with the watch's built-in microphone. On the receiving side, you can also check out photos, videos and voice messages.
Though the app supports Facebook's stickers, animated stickers and animated GIFs will only appear as static images on the watch app.
While not technically Facebook's first watch app — that distinction belongs to Instagram — Messenger will be a welcome addition for many users. Apple teased what appeared to be a watch version of the main Facebook app back in March, but such an app has yet to appear.
For Android users, Messenger is also compatible with Android Wear. The Android Wear app, which rolled out earlier this year, also allows you to record and send voice messages and send "likes" from your wrist.
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