Qualcomm announces Snapdragon S4 "Pro" chip with Adreno 320 graphics

Qualcomm has just confirmed the Snapdragon S4 “Pro” which adds amazing graphics with Adreno 3

20 graphical core, building on top of the powerful 28nm Qualcom MSM8960 with Krait processor.

The new S4 “Pro” chip patches the weakest spot of the first MSM8960 chips, which in the rush to the market only included Adreno 225 graphics. The new GPU will allow for higher resolution displays and bring a four-fold improvement in visuals. It will support the latest gaming engines from Unity (games on it include the Samurai series and Rocket Bunnies on iOS) and Epic (the Unreal Engine, powering titles like Gears of War).

Adreno 320 will support hardware acceleration of rendering features like instancing and multiple render targets, and come with new APIs with OpenCL.

The S4 “Pro” chip release date is set for the second half of 2012 and Qualcomm underlined that it is optimized for upcoming Windows 8 devices, supporting full hardware acceleration for the platform.

Control your own Tankbot with your Android or iOS device for only $24.99

We often justify our technology purchases in the name of ‘business’ or ‘productivity’, but, honestly, who doesn’t want to be able to use that same tech to control a robot? We have great news for you fellow robot aficionados. DeskPets is now offering Tankbots, a toy that can be controlled with your iPhone, iPad, or Android powered device.

In addition to being controlled with a smartphone, they can also be put into “Autonomous Personality Mode”, which allows the Tankbot to use infrared technology to avoid walls and obstacles. For multi-player fun, that same infrared system can be used in battle mode to fire shots at an enemy Tankbot, although we think it’s quite obvious that any battling between these guys in the real world is going to consist of smashing them into one another.

These little bots have a built in USB charger that give you 15 minutes of fun on a 40 minute charge. They come in several colors and are available at Toys ‘R’ Us, Brookstone, and Radio Shack for only $24.99.





source: DeskPets via AndroidGuys

March of Heroes is Gameloft's first game with the Unreal engine

 

Gameloft is surely one of the best mobile game developers out there. It just revealed a trailer for one of its first games with the new Unreal engine graphics technology, and said it will be available for both Android and iOS.

The game is called March of Heroes and is a first-person shooter, everyone's favorite type. The graphics are breathtaking, so we can't wait for this title to hit the application stores.

When will March of Heroes be released, and how much it will cost are minor details that Gameloft didn't consider necessary to share. Have a look at Gameloft's official March of Heroes trailer in the video below.

Source: GSMArena

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will have Minecraft before anyone else

Are you one of the lucky owners of the first dedicated Android gaming phone, you have reason to be happy about the fact that SE keeps its promise about having games on your mobile phone before anyone else can play them.

Such is the case with the very popular game Minecraft, he game that has more than 8 million registered users building awesome things with just simple blocks.

Mojang said :"When playing on smartphones you will have a different screen size compared to PC, different hardware, different attention spans and thus the game needs to be customized to fit the mobile specifications"

That means Minecraft will be specifically coded to take advantage of the gamepad on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, which might mean we most likely won't see it soon on other Android devices.

What do you guys think? Will Minecraft make you think about buying the SE Xperia Play ? Or the game won't be as cool as the desktop version? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments below.

source: Gamasutra

Apple iPhone 4 and the App Store are both listed in the 2011 Book of World Records

The Apple iPhone 4 and the App Store each received notice, becoming record-holders in the 2011 Book of World Records for breaking records having to do with mobile gaming. For example, with analysts estimating that 1.5 million units of the iPhone 4 having been sold on launch day, the smartphone now holds the record for the "Fastest-Selling Portable Gaming System".  The 1.5 million units sold blows away the competition like the Sony PlayStation Portable selling 200,000 models on its 2005 launch date and the Nintendo DS ranging up sales of 900,000 units during its first week of existence in November 2004.

The App Store also received notice as the "Most Popular Application Marketplace" and the "Largest Downloadable Video Game Store."

Rovio's Angry Birds also received recognition , it is now listed as the "Top Paid-For App Store Game in Most Countries." As of last October, Angry Birds was the top paid-for game in the App Store in a record 67 territories around the globe. Rovio's Peter Vesterbacka told the Global Mobile Internet Conference that total downloads of the game across all platforms had reached a whopping 140 million.

source: GuinnessWorldRecords via AppleInsider

Qualcomm shows off the new Snapdragon MSM 8660

It seems that Qualcomm plans to take mobile gaming to the next level, your are about to see the new Adreno 220 's gaming capabilities. Adreno 220 is the new powerful GPU found in the third generation of The Snapdragon processors, and they mean serious business. Graphics are now surpassing the details of a Playstation 2 gaming console.

The game demo could be seen on MWC at Qualcomm's booth, where the 3D action game was running on a 55-inch HD LCD display.



So, do you think mobile phone gaming is going to far? Or this shoould just be the beginning ? Tell us what do you think in the Comments Section !

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Minecraft coming to iOS, and soon to Android

Love Minecraft ? If you own an iOS Apple device or an Android phone, you'll be glad to know that Minecraft is coming to iPhones and iPads later this year. Even an Android version is also in the works for this year.

While there is a number of unofficial ports for iOS, this will be the first official one. It will include features relevant to the mobile form factor and will eat up even more time of your life ! ( is that good news ? )

You will not be alone, there is more than 1.3 million registered users who voted with their dollar to participate.

Would you buy minecraft for your device?


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Nokia N8 Gaming

Here's a few youtube videos of Nokia N8's gaming capabilities:

Mortal Kombat 3 App for Apple iPhone

Mortal Kombat fans will be pleased the hear that MK3 is available for purchase for $6.99at the Apple App Store.

This is sure to bring old memories to the player.
Here is the official description from the iTunes page:

"FINISH HIM!"
The original arcade fighting game is available NOW! With 13 klassic warriors including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Sonya Blade; multiple game modes; kustomizable kontrols; and updated visuals aimed to maximize the high-resolution Retina Display…you can relive the brutal combos and vicious fatalities that made Mortal Kombat one of the most iconic videogames EVER!

ENTER KOMBAT!
10 Klassic arenas await in Arcade Mode pitting you against the top Mortal Kombat warriors. Kustomize your button layout and dominate your opponents in head-to-head battle. Then "Finish Him!" with epic Fatalities and humiliating Babalities.

MULTIPLAYER MODES AND BEYOND
Challenge friends in merciless head-to-head battles via local WiFi or Bluetooth®. Or rack up points in challenging timed battles against the treacherous Shao Kahn.

VIVID VISUAL IMPACT
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 takes full advantage of the high-resolution Retina Display offering incredible visual fidelity enhanced from the original arcade game.

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Augmented Reality Game with the AR Drone

Christmas is getting closer and closer, and some of you still don't know what gift would be best for you ? Well worry no more, because we are here to help:
The AR Drone is an awesome device for pretty much anyone, but , what's this ? The first augmented reality games using the AR Drone ? The iOS AR. Pursuit multiplayer game is cool way to get some 3D gaming action.

AR Parrot Drone cost is around 300 US Dollars (US) , 300 Pounds (UK) , or 300 Euro (EU).
Do you guys think this would be worthy ?

Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone - Android 2.3

More information on the upcoming Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone is now available via YouTube:

• Runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread;
• PlayStation icon on the screen which leads to some games;
• Probabily will be called the Sony Ericsson Zeus Z1.

This phone could be Sony Ericsson's breakthrough gadget;

Sony Ericsson Playstation Phone

Rumour is that December 9 is the date when the Sony Ericsson Playstation Phone is going to be officially announced. Now, more details are available, including the rumoured price of the handset and some more information on its gaming options.

According to this leak, the screen is described as "mind-blowing" and on par with the Retina display from the iPhone 4. t. It's yet unknown whether existing Playstation games will be ported to the phone or it will have its own line-up, but its games are supposed to be priced in the same range as other mobile games.