Titanfall Screenshoot Comparison : Xbox One Alpha Vs PC - Defference Between High And Low Resolutions Textures

Titanfall Screenshoot Comparison : Xbox One Alpha Vs PC - Defference Between High And Low Resolutions Textures

Titanfall is the most anticipated upcoming Xbox one video game title. Developed by Respawn Entertainment, Titanfall is a first-person online shooter game that will feature giant metal Titans. Titanfall is Microsoft exclusive game and it would be released on March 11,2014 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Titanfall was highly praised by gamers and developers when it was first revealed at E3 2013, the game took home with it over 60 E3 awards. Microsoft and Respawn Entertainment reassured the gamers that Titanfall will blur the lines between PC and console graphics, the Xbox One version of the game will look as immersive as PC.

Respawn Entertainment earlier launched the Titanfall alpha testing phase for the Xbox One version of the game. The game’s textures in alpha version were inferior to the one that were shown in trailers by the developer, this topic caused a lot of noise within the Titanfall community and the developer was highly criticized. To elucidate the matter, Respawn Entertainment stated that Titanfall’s texture resolution was packed down in order to reduce the download size of the game so that it could be tested easily.

The matter got chaotic when an industry insider and neoGAF user codenamed Crazy Buttocks On A Train claimed that Respawn Entertainment was hiding the facts and the textures of Titanfall alpha were final for the Xbox One version of the game. To this, Respawn Entertainment responded that their previous statement is true and that would gain nothing by lying on the issue.

To check the real difference between the resolution and textures of alpha and original (PC)  version of Titanfall, Dual Shockers managed the time put up a screenshot comparison of both the versions. The comparison screenshots were taken directly from the alpha gameplay footage of Titanfall (the one that features least compression) and from the “Angel City Demo” Titanfall PC trailer.

Below you can see the Titanfall screenshot comparison between Xbox One alpha and PC version. Screenshots taken from trailer featuring the PC version of the game will be below the Xbox One alpha version of the game. As stated by Dual Shockers, “We tried to portray elements as similar as possible, even when not identical, as of course we did not have direct control of the footage.”

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ASUS unveils the Chromebox - sexy and inexpensive

ASUS unveils the Chromebox - sexy and inexpensive

The home computer landscape is constantly undergoing transformations. For a while, tablets were seen as the future, but Google's Chrome OS and associated Chromebooks threw a wrench into that idea. While tablets are still wildly popular and will continue to be, many people are finding them not ideal for content creation. I love my iPad Air with all my heart but given the option, a Chromebook would be my choice for writing.

However, when I am home, I still prefer my desktop computer. Maybe I am just stuck in my ways, but I like sitting at a desk with a very large monitor. With that said I have longed for a quality Chrome OS desktop. While the Chrome desktop concept, called Chromeboxes, were previously realized by other manufacturers, those models never really rung my bell. Well, ding, ding, today my bell is ringing as Asus announces its new Chromebox and it is sexy.

"Why a box? Because with a box it houses a processor powerful enough for ultrafast multitasking performance in Chrome OS and the connectivity options to choose your own screen size, connect to multiple displays at once and even attach to any VESA-mountable monitor or HD TV. All this starting at only $179, ASUS Chromebox is the always-new computer that just makes sense", says ASUS.
The company further says, "ASUS Chromebox supports up to 4K UHD playback, letting you enjoy the best quality content from the web1. Kick back and relax as you browse the web, watch movies and shows on Netflix, or view photos from your SD card. And with a wide assortment of offline apps, ASUS Chromebox lets you edit documents, play games and use other popular apps without an internet connection".
ASUS touts the following major features:

• 4th gen (Haswell) Intel processors deliver the best performance for Chrome OS
• HDMI and DisplayPort for dual display support and up to 4k playback
• Lightweight, small form design that supports VESA mount
• USB 3.0 ports to easily share data from USB drives and devices
• Dual-band Wireless-N connectivity for streaming HD media and seamless web surfing
• Instant boot up in seconds saves you time
• Chrome OS for a simplified, secure web experience that syncs all your Chrome services instantly and lets you use apps offline

Yes, you've read that right -- this inexpensive Linux-based computer can push 4K resolution. This should make it ideal for consuming 4K content from services like YouTube. Of course, people saving money by purchasing a Chromebox, probably won't be investing in a costly UHD display.

Last week, I proposed that Windows XP users upgrade to Linux. While I stand by that, this Chromebox is another way for XP users to do that. Starting at $179, this is a no-brainer for someone that only needs to surf the web and check email. This is problematic for Microsoft -- the company cannot keep downplaying Chrome OS. Satya Nadella needs to make this a top priority, before it is too late.

Source : BETANEWS

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Chromecast SDK Available

Chromecast SDK Available

Google has announced that the Google Cast Software SDK (Software Development Kit) is available for all developers who want to add Chromecast support in their apps and (web) services. The first apps available on Chromecast came from large companies that had the engineering resources to work on a pre-release API, and that were big enough for Google to justify spending the support effort. Among them were Netflix, Hulu,Pandora, and of course Google’s own YouTube and Google Play – just to name a few.

With a publicly available SDK, scores of other developers will be able to join the party, and users are likely to see a quick jump in the number of available services. How far will this go? That remains to be seen, but this doesn’t look like too much work, and the principle of Chromecast is to leverage existing content, so chances are that we see some really cool apps show up, and hopefully some surprising ones.

If you are not familiar with Chromecast, it is a product that was launched in July 2013. The product itself is a little HDMI key/dongle that is powered via USB, and the dongle can stream and decode content directly from the web. It is controlled over the network by a smart device (phone, tablet, laptop). The concept is pretty awesome because it removes the user interface burden from the dongle and puts it into apps that want to “cast” content to the dongle.

By doing that, Google has created a compelling, always integrated way to send content to the TV. And because Chromecast (official product page) can pull content directly from the web, the “controller” device can be turned off, or leave the room at any time, without interfering with the content on the TV. Another device can take over. Watch the Google Cast SDK overview:

Source : UBERGIZMO

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BDC identifies 5 best game development companies with have excelled in both 2D & 3D game development

BDC identifies 5 best game development companies with have excelled in both 2D & 3D game development

Best development company, the online resource directory of app development companies today announced the 5 best game development companies. Driven by its in-depth research and analysis which highlights tremendous consumer and investor interest in the growth prospects of 2D and 3D games, BDC has evaluated all major game developers in 2D and 3D game development. The 5 best game development companies are Openxcell, Sourcebits, Appstudioz technologies, SocialCubix and Appnotech.

BDC evaluated all listed best game development companies on significant differentiators. The parameters include quality and quantity of developed and published games, Depth of technical expertise in game development, Creative Graphic design execution, QA and Testing, Marketing and promotion, Post release support, Game development infrastructure, Expertise in cross platform compatibility, Specialisation in comic-style 2D art and photorealistic 3D models and approach to game development

“In the evolving mobile gaming system, different audiences have different preferences. While mobile games show a trend of going for hardcore gaming audiences, It will also take advantage of the 2D games. It is a competitive landscape where the best game development companies constantly push the limits of technology for entertainment. BDC has identified these 5 best game development companies that constantly push the envelope to deliver stellar 2D and 3D games to users,” says Mike, co-founder and director of BDC.“ BDC examines each of the best game development companies across crucial differentiators. Based on BDC’s in-depth research and analysis these 5 game development companies have emerged as the best.”

The 5 best game development companies are:

- Openxcell: The New York based app agency is one of the leading and most cost-effective offshore game programming company. Openxcell specialises in game development for smartphones and tablets for iOS and Android. It has demonstrated proven expertise in creating stunning 2D & 3D games development.

- Sourcebits:The San Francisco based design-led engineering company delivers high technical expertise, Creative design and compelling storytelling. They have designed, developed and published certified app store hits at their own internal gaming divisions. Apart from designing games in 2D & 3D for iOS and Android, They have been a part of all major game development trends and technologies on the web too.

- Appstudioz technologies: Great design, Attention to detail and expertise in cutting edge technology in game development has seen the Appstudioz technologies deliver first rate games in 2D & 3D domain. Their cross platform expertise in mobile gaming makes them one of the leading offshore game development companies.

- Social Cubix: Social Cubix develops advanced 2D, 3D and isometric games including large scale multiplayer real time games for iPhone, iPad, Android and Facebook. Their multidisciplinary team of experienced creative developers and designers has ensured Social Cubix has a strong global presence.

- Appnotech: Appnotech, globally recognized for its creativity and excellence in game development has developed games for all leading categories. Their multidisciplinary team of designers is proficient in games development for both 2D & 3D environments and delivers optimum UX.

All of these 5 best game development companies and such other equally competitive game developers converges at bestdevelopmentcompany.com. As the leading online resource directory of best mobile development BDC (Best development company) lists some of the best mobile app development, web development and internet marketing companies. The web based directory thus brings the best development company to the limelight. Moreover, its exclusive sponsorship plans help developers garner greater online presence and thus generate more leads s to interact with customers with verified app requirements.

Source : WhaTech

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Google's Own Laptop: Chromebook 550

Google's Own Laptop: Chromebook 550

It seems like Google wants to try it hands on almost everything. From mobile phone market to cloud storage, this search engine giant has become the most dominating and influencing force in the market ever since it released the android operating system for mobile phones.

A few years back Google announced that it was working on a desktop computer based operating system and they called it chrome, please do not confuse it with the chrome internet browser as these are two different things. For years Google worked to build a web of services to support its operating system. Little did we knew back then that Google will come out with a laptop of its own, yes that’s exactly what we are going to review today i.e. the chrome book.

Google stated that the future of computing is cloud based. According to Google you won’t need expensive and powerful hardware as most of the processing load will be handled by the powerful cloud servers. Chromebook is a step in the same direction. It is a laptop computer that is inexpensive and is meant for people who do most of their work online. Today we are going to review the Google chromebook 550.

Features:

Google joined hands with Samsung to produce Samsung chromebook 550, while Samsung took care of the hardware manufacturing and assembling, Google supervises design and development.

It features a 1.3 GHz Intel processor that has two cores. A dual core processor means faster processing speeds and chrome book doesn’t disappoints on this, the startup time, right from the moment you press the power button to the moment the operating system has completely loaded is just 8 seconds. Now that has to be one of the fastest loading times.

The performance of chrome is attributed not to just its dual core processor but also to its super duper fast hard disk. Chromebook 550 comes installed with a 160GB SSD hard disk. If you folks don’t know what SSD is then let us tell you that it is the fastest drive out there in the market, SSD is an acronym for solid state drive and it has no moving parts what so ever so the chances of it crashing on you are minimal. Another component that contributes in its performance is the RAM, it has a 4GB DDR3 RAM. Let us assure you that DDR3 is the latest technology for RAMs at the moment.

Coming to its display, well we have no complains in this department. Chromebook 550 comes with a 12.1 inch full high definition screen. We watched some high definition content on it and we swear that it produces all those perfect blacks and whites. Every color comes alive on this display.

Pros:

• Really lightweight and thin. It is one of the most comfortable notebooks to use.
• Longer battery life, every component installed in the chromebook is power savvy.
• Inexpensive, you can buy a chrome book at half the price of a laptop.
• Free 100gb cloud storage space from Google.

Cons:

• Low processing power.
• Chrome operating system, since most of the world is well versed on windows; some people might find it difficult to use it.
• Not a full blown power house, even the operating system is minimal.

If you are a professional who does most of his work online then chromebook is the best option for  you but if you are someone looking for a powerful computer to play games on it then this product is not suitable for you.

Adam Raddick is a computer engineer and has been working on chromebook development with Google since the last 3 years. He also writes electronic product reviews that explain how the computing environment will evolve in the near future. 

Source : UltimateProgrammingTutorials

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