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Square Enix uses your face for action in Bloodmasque

Posted on June 19, 2013 by admin

Square Enix’s Bloodmasque was undoubtedly the strangest game I saw at E3 last week, and in a year defined by indie titles and two new HD consoles, I think that’s saying something. Square Enix has had a weird time with the App Store — other companies like Capcom and EA have found a lot of success in smaller titles, but Square Enix has clung to its own console traditions, releasing relatively large and high-quality, high-production titles for a relatively high cost. Bloodmasque follows this trend (though the price has yet to be announced just yet), and it also brings one weird little twist that was actually more charming than I expected. The game is based in an alternate universe, sort of steampunky version of Paris in 1890, where an empire of vampires (yes, a vampire empire) rules the world. One plucky adventurer has the guts and the magical powers to stand up to those empires, and that adventurer is you. Literally you, I mean, because the game scans your face, and then inserts it right on to the main character. That’s me and my character above, though keep in mind that this was day three of E3, so if I look a little tired, that’s why. The face-scanning thing is a gimmick, and yet strangely it works: After my face was scanned in and my hair was tuned to the right shape and color, I watched as my character (a little more fit than I am) saved a damsel in distress, and carried out a vampire fight scene. I tapped to attack, swiped to dodge and then when the vampire was almost dead, pulled off a jumping leap and staked him right in the back of the neck. You can actually record three different faces, so you get one frowning, one standard and one smiling. Each of them can look very different, which can make the animation a little strange. Even under the best of conditions, the face looks weird and a little creepy, sure, but I could tell it was me, so I guess that’s the point. Bloodmasque itself is really just a series of missions, which you navigate around via an overworld map. There’s a light social game built on it as well — you can choose two friends to join you in battle scenes, and their faces will also show up on screen as you play (you can elect to keep your face private, if you like, or you can choose a premade face if you’re not interested in showing your mug to the world). Your friends get bonuses when you use them in battle, and vice versa, so having an oft-used mug will earn you more blood for upgrades and XP for missions. There are exploration levels, too, but I found them pretty bland, unfortunately. We’ll have to wait until the full game arrives to see if the story pulls us in at all. But the setting is distinct (steampunk is always a plus), and that face gimmick makes for a very interesting twist indeed. If the combat can sustain the fun, Bloodmasque could be a riotous way to put a character together, featuring your very own look. Square Enix seems attached to the idea that selling premium games at a premium price will work, and I’m not one to disavow them of that, especially as lots of other companies race towards the bottom. Bloodmasque should be an interesting experiment — it’s set to come out sometime later on this summer. Square Enix uses your face for action in Bloodmasque originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Source  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments Continue reading →

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Dish doesn’t submit another bid to buy Sprint, will ‘consider its options’

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

The latest move in the standoff between Softbank, Sprint, Dish Network and Clearwire has been made, as Dish stated today it will not submit another bid for Sprint. This comes after Sprint sued to stop Dish from buying Clearwire , which the satellite company called an attempt to deflect attention from its own unfair dealings. If you’ll recall, Dish Network jumped in with a $25.5 billion offer to buy Sprint , but after Japanese carrier Softbank improved its proposal slightly, Sprint put Dish on a deadline to respond. That time limit expired today, and Dish is choosing to consider its options on Sprint, while focusing on completing the Clearwire deal. Filed under: Mobile , Sprint Comments Source: Reuters , Bloomberg , Dish Network Continue reading →

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Apple testing deep LinkedIn integration for iOS 7

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Further bolstering the presence of third-party social networks in iOS , Apple is testing deep LinkedIn integration for the upcoming release of iOS 7, according to code-based references found inside of the first beta of iOS 7. The code points to a single-sign-on system, similar to how iOS integrates Facebook and Twitter, for LinkedIn accounts. The references also indicate that users will be able to easily post content, such as Web links, to LinkedIn via a share-sheet or through iOS applications… According to Hamza Sood , who discovered and sent us the LinkedIn code and text strings, certain pieces of code are missing for the LinkedIn functionality to become active. Perhaps this is why LinkedIn integration is not present in the user-facing version of the first iOS 7 beta. It is currently uncertain if Apple plans to continue to develop LinkedIn integration for iOS 7, or if it will be a feature that simply vanishes after internal testing. Apple has cut social networks from iOS in the past. For example, back in 2010, Apple tested versions of iOS 4 that included Facebook integration, but the two companies did not agree to a deal until 2012 with iOS 6. Apple added Vimeo, Flickr, and Tencent Weibo integration with iOS 7. iOS 7 integration with LinkedIn would not be unprecedented. At the WWDC 2013 keynote, Apple and LinkedIn announced ties for the upcoming release of OS X Mavericks. Linkedin integration in Mavericks allows for single-sign-on app access, sharing from Safari, Notification Center-based alerts, and a presence inside of Safari for Mac’s Shared Links view . Twitter is noticeably alone in iOS 7′s Shared Links panel, so adding LinkedIn integration to iOS 7 would seem logical. Screenshots of the aforementioned code and text strings: Continue reading →

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Vine 1.1.3 update adds a share button

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

A new update has been released for the popular social video app Vine that adds a sharing button beneath posts in your feed, along with the standard bug fixes that come with every update. Sharing is a nice touch that the app has been sorely lacking since its launch. When you hit share, you’re given a list of options: Twitter, Facebook or embed. When you share your own videos, the link is sent directly to the feed of your choice with no option to insert a personal message. The Vine is simply shared with the text you attached to it. However, when you share a friend’s Vine you’re given the option of attaching your own text to the repost, so you can tag friends… or perhaps enemies. You can find the Vine version 1.1.3 in the App Store right now. Vine 1.1.3 update adds a share button originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Source  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments Continue reading →

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Amazon Birthday Gift helps you buy your Facebook friends something nice, lets others pitch in

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Look at the people with smiling faces in the above illustration. It’s not too difficult to figure out what’s going on: it’s their birthday, and they’re all happy because they’re about to get presents. What if they knew that you had totally spaced on the fact that they were celebrating the anniversary of their birth? Fortunately, there are plenty of services that will remind you of friends’ and family members’ DOBs, and Amazon is now joining their ranks with a Facebook-integrated program called Birthday Gift. The idea is simple: you can order an Amazon gift card for a Facebook friend ahead of time, and the company will make sure it gets delivered on their momentous day. What’s more, you can also send invites to mutual friends to see if they want to pitch in a few bucks. This way, nobody feels terribly cheap for plunking down a couple dollars, and you won’t settle for the standard Wall post birthday wish. Check out the video below to see how it all works. Filed under: Amazon , Facebook Comments Via: AllThingsD Source: Amazon Continue reading →

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Video: Is this Apple’s iOS 7 running on an iPad, or just a tease of what to expect?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Russia-based YouTube user  Rozetked  has published a video of what he claims to be the tablet-optimized version of Apple’s upcoming iOS 7 operating system running on an iPad. It is currently unclear if this video is demonstrating a legitimate version of the upcoming operating system and, if legitimate, how the software was obtained and installed… Based on what Apple has shown for the iPhone and iPod touch version of iOS 7, and based on the user-interface elements of previous versions of iOS for the iPad, the video does look like an accurate representation of what iPad users can expect from iOS 7 this fall. Apple is yet to seed the iPad version of iOS 7 to developers, as the company has focused development (so far) on the iPhone version, as we reported in May. Notably, user-inteface elements such as in the Music app seem to be akin to the brief stills of the iPad iOS 7 Music app shown on Apple’s website and during the WWDC 2013 kickoff keynote. Additionally, unlike with the screenshots from the tweaked iPad iOS 7 simulator , the Control Center and Notification Center interfaces seem to be optimized for the larger tablet screen. Additionally, matching the iPad’s software and hardware, the Control Center shown in the above video lacks the iPhone-exclusive LED Flashlight and Calculator functions. Continue reading →

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Apple expands OS X Mavericks testing to Retail, iOS 7 to Cupertino locals for feedback

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Following the announcement of major updates to both OS X and iOS, Apple has begun seeding versions of the new operating systems beyond its own engineers and third-party developers. Beginning this week, several sources say, Apple has begun seeding the initial preview of OS X Mavericks to Genius Bar and on-floor Apple Retail employees. These select employees received the following message: You are invited to participate in the pre-release OS X Mavericks seed program. Participation, including submitting feedback, is completely voluntary and not an expectation of your job. If you accept, we will provide you with a pre-release version of OS X Mavericks to install and use. You will get to preview all of the exciting new features like iBooks, Maps, Calendar, Safari, iCloud Keychain, Multiple Displays, Notifications, Finder Tabs, Tags, and much more! You should use OS X Mavericks only your personal computer and on your personal time. Apple will provide you with ways to submit feedback on your experiences with OS X Mavericks, should you choose to do so. Apple also asks that you use future builds of OS X Mavericks as they are made available. The responses from prior seed programs have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to everyone who participated! This program is designed in order to gauge feedback in a more controlled environment about the major Mac OS update. Additionally, putting OS X Mavericks in the hands of Retail employees will allow the employees to become intimately familiar with the system ahead of the fall launch. Apple initiated a similar program approximately one month before OS X Mountain Lion shipped last summer. In addition to Retail employees, we understand that Apple has already seeded OS X Mavericks to its outside AppleSeed testing group. This seeding to AppleSeed is fairly early in comparison to initial OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Lion seeds in previous years. We also understand that Apple is preparing initial betas of OS X 10.8.5, a bug fix update for Mountain Lion, but a release time-frame for the betas is currently unclear. Notably, on the iOS 7 end, multiple sources say that Apple is working to expand testing of the next-generation iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system beyond developers. Sources say that Apple is holding on campus sessions with Cupertino locals to gauge feedback on the radical design and interface changes in iOS. Apple has conducted similar programs in the past for specific, major software features, but rarely holds such previews for whole major operating system releases. It is unclear how these people have been picked, but it is probable that they are family members of Apple employees, according to two people. Full Mavericks invitation to Apple Retail employees: Continue reading →

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Daily Deals for June 18, 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

It’s time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked selections that include some sweet deals on iOS and OS X software (all prices are USD). Prices are subject to change. 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World War Z [iOS Universal; Category: Games; On sale for $0.99, down from $4.99] The World War Z game challenges you: play to survive. In a race against time, travel the world to rescue your loved ones in the midst of the deadly Zombie pandemic. TinyLegends[TM] Monster Crasher [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] Thousands of lives are depending on you. And valiant warriors are waiting for your call to eliminate the impending threat once for all. Commando Jack [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] You are Commando Jack, the baddest, meanest, toughest soldier planet Earth has to offer, and it’s up to you to save the world from alien invasion. Occasions+ [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $0.99] Occasions+ is the best way to keep track of and remember important occasions in your busy life. mPass Pro [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $4.99] mPass provides a safe and simple way to store and manage all your passwords and private information. Random Heroes 2 [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] Sequel to the amazing Random Heroes; now with more guns, explosions and crazy characters. RPG DarkGate – KEMCO [iPhone; Category: Games; On sale for $0.99, down from $6.99] Presenting Dark Gate, a full-blown fantasy RPG. Star Defender 3 [iPad; Category: Games; Now free, down from $1.99] Get ready to fight through hoards of alien beasts in Star Defender 3. LetterLasso [iOS Universal; Category: Games; Now free, down from $0.99] A new dynamic touch-based spelling game where a player attaches moving letters together in the correct order to spell a word. Battle Academy [iPad; Category: Games; On sale for $9.99, down from $19.99] Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling game play. Posing App [iOS Universal; Category: Photography & Video; Now free, down from $2.99] The ultimate posing reference for both photographers and models. CIA : Operation Ajax [iPad; Category: Books; Now free, down from $4.99] Operation Ajax tells the true story of the first CIA backed coup which toppled Iran’s democracy in 1953. Combining subtle animation with a film-quality soundtrack, the story unfolds in a groundbreaking cinematic reading experience. Net Master – IT Tools & LAN Scanner [iPhone; Category: Utilities; Now free, down from $5.99] Net Master is a utility application developed for Network Administrators and IT Professionals but presented in a format targeted for non-professionals. My Measures & Dimensions [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $2.99] Just take a photo, add arrows, angles, text or notes. Now the measures are stored and always in your pocket wherever you go. 7 Minute Workout [iOS Universal; Category: Health & Fitness; Now free, down from $0.99] 12 high intensity bodyweight exercises. 30 seconds per exercise, 10 seconds rest between exercises. Paper Titans [iOS Universal; Category: Games; On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99] Paper Titans is a charming and gentle papercraft-inspired puzzle adventure set across 45 lovingly crafted and beautifully realized levels. Over [iOS Universal; Category: Photography & Video; On sale for $0.99, down from $1.99] Add beautiful text and artwork to your photos and share them on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr & Instagram. Tapatalk Forum App [iOS Universal; Category: Social Networking; Now free, down from $0.99] Tapatalk is the top forum app that allows you to connect to thousands of internet forums with ability to access private messages and upload images. Toca Hair Salon 2 [iOS Universal; Category: Education; Now free, down from $1.99] Our bestselling app Toca Hair Salon is back in an even better version, with new characters, new tools, new accessories and even more hairstyling fun. Apple’s App of the week. OS X Software Two Dollar Tuesday [OS X; Category: Various; On sale for $1.99] Two Dollar Tuesday offers three OS X apps for $1.99. Titles include Snail, Keynote Quarter and DM1:Drum Machine. Fantastical [OS X; Category: Productivity; On sale for $19.99, down from $29.99] Presenting the calendar app you’ll actually enjoy using. Type in that you have “Lunch with John on Friday at 1pm” and Fantastical will schedule it. EverFont PRO – Font Preview Tool for Developers and Designers [OS X; Category: Utilities; Now free, down from $2.99] A font sampling tool for developers and designers, or anyone who just want to check out all the beautiful fonts included in Mac. iBank [OS X; Category: Finance; On sale for $49.99, down from $59.99] The Gold Standard for Mac money management. 10th anniversary sale, $10 off until July 15. popCalendar [OS X; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $0.99] popCalendar is a tiny calendar that fits in your menu bar giving you a faster access to your timetable. Snap [OS X; Category: Productivity; Now free, down from $0.99] Launch an app in a snap. Ridiculously easy shortcut management for the Mac. ForkLift – File Manager and FTP/SFTP/WebDAV/Amazon S3 client [OS X; Category: Productivity; On sale for $4.99, down from $19.99] ForkLift is a robust and elegant file manager and FTP/SFTP client. MoneyWiz – Personal Finance [OS X; Category: Finance; On sale for $19.99, down from $29.99] Do more with your money. View all your accounts, budgets and bills in one place. Experience reports on a whole new level. Sync Everything across devices. Daily Deals for June 18, 2013 originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Source  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments Continue reading →

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Rockstar releasing ‘Max Payne 3′ for Mac on June 20

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Originally released back in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and later Windows, Rockstar announced today that it’s bringing Max Payne 3 to the Mac later this week through the Mac App Store. We don’t get any details on pricing, but Rockstar notes that the Mac version includes a “number of advanced graphics options, scalable high-resolution textures and character models, DirectX11 features, multi-monitor support and 3D.” Max Payne 3 will be available for Mac later this week, on Thursday June 20th: rsg.ms/15gLZNQ — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) June 18, 2013 Max Payne 3 will be available on the Mac App Store starting June 20. The game will require Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, an Intel Dual Core Xeon / Core i Series 2.4 GHZ or greater,  NVIDIA® 8800GT 512MB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 4870 512 VRAM, 4GB of RAM and 35GB HDD space. Continue reading →

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MacStadium announces plans for Mac Pro hosting and colocation while Macminicolo also plans to be ready at launch

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

MacStadium announces plans for Mac Pro hosting and colocation Less than a week since being teased at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the Mac Pro is already finding its way into new and useful places. MacStadium, which currently utlizes the Mac mini for dedicated hosting and colocation, has announced plans to offer Mac Pro hosting later this year. MacStadium has already developed custom racks for the new Mac Pro (via Macworld / TUAW ), which features a brand-new design that is much smaller than the previous model, and can store 270 Mac Pros in each Mac Pro POD. That’s fifteen rows, nine columns, and two Mac Pros per slot. Prior to its redesign, the Mac Pro would have populated rooms rather than racks with the same configuration. With nearly 300 Mac Pros taking up just 12 square feet of floor space, each Mac Pro POD will surely produce a small Florida county worth of heat! MacStadium’s Mac Pro POD With help from the Mac Pros thermal core center, MacStadium says it has developed a system to adequetly cool each Mac Pro POD: The MacStadium POD is a pressurized environment allowing the Mac Pro servers to effortlessly draw in conditioned air from the central chamber, and expel it thru its unified thermal core. Each server is provided redundant power, cooling, and a full Gigabit of Internet connectivity, all backed by live 24×7 support ensuring 100% uptime for even the most advanced implementations. Macminicolo isn’t missing out on the action. Soon after the Mac Pro was announced, Macminimolo issued this teaser via Twitter: MacProColo.net ? Of course. Stay tuned.— Macminicolo (@macminicolo) June 10, 2013 Macminicolo announced today plans for Xcode Server that includes an iPad and an iPod touch as part of a new server package. ”Our racks are all ready and can start hosting the day the Pros are released,” the company tells us. At WWDC  last week , Apple announced two things that really caught our attention at Macminicolo. Xcode Server  will be included in Server.app. This is huge. A number of customers here already use their minis as CI servers. (Here’s a post on  how the developers of Day One uses their CI server .) Jenkins is great, but Xcode Server is drop dead simple. We’ve been testing it here. When It’s publicly available, we’ll have a  specific package that includes a server, an iPad and an iPod touch. Everything you need to develop and collaborate your code. The Mac Pro is another great release. It’s smaller size, and crafted design, will make it great for a data center. Needless to say, it’s certainly an exciting time for hosting and colocation with the announcement of the all-new Mac Pro. Continue reading →

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