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August 05, 2011
It is nearly impossible to predict where the gaming industry is headed in the next ten years, let alone the next couple. Advancements that astonish the industry seem to get released every year, changing the way we play, and the way in which games are made.
Euclideon, an Australia based tech company, is developing a new way to map and design fully functioning game graphics. The traditional method includes building maps out of a large series polygons, which make the 3-D gaming environment. Euclideon, however, has found a way to convert polygons into point cloud data. This is a method of mapping 3-D objects with atoms instead of hard-edged polygons, making the detail on the gaming environment up to 100,000 times more detailed than polygon technology.
Being a small developer, Euclideon does not have the resources of big
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August 04, 2011
Sony has recently bought the game developer Sucker Punch, who is behind the hit game inFamous. Sucker Punch, an independent studio has been consistently involved with game projects for Sony over the past ten years. Their recent acquisition by Sony reflects the positive relationship the two companies have built over the years.
Former employees of Microsoft founded Sucker Punch in 1997 as an independent game developer. They achieved early success with Sly Cooper, and the subsequent franchise that ensued for the Playstation 2 and Playstation 3. After passing the control of Sly Copper to Sanzaru Games, they dedicated their time to inFamous, which has had huge success with the
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August 04, 2011
Catherine
There is a game that is bringing about more and more commotion to the gaming world. You might ask what game is it and why? Well if you read on you may find out! Okay, so this new game that has everyone talking is called Catherine. Pay attention to the name. That will come in handy in just a second. The gaming community seemed to be a little unsure of how this game would turn out because it was very… different. However, that is what grabbed our attention. Once it was released, it made a huge splash, in a very good way.
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July 18, 2011
The eighth and final Harry Potter movie made box office history over its opening weekend, raking in a whopping $168 million. It marks the end of a decade of Harry Potter films that have captivated audiences all over the world, and seeing it end is a bit nostalgic. The most recent opening shattered previous records for ticket sales, and even nudged ahead of the coveted Batman film The Dark Knight, which only brought in $158 million.
This is a tremendous feat for a movie in an opening weekend, but the fact that it is Harry Potter is not surprising at all. The series has been a staple of many peoples childhood, and as it finally comes to a close, the hype has been unbelievable. I was not one of those who battled my way into an opening night showing, but a vast number of people showed up for Harry Potter opening festivities all over the world.
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July 16, 2011
The Last Guardian
Well if you all have been waiting for the release of The Last Guardian from Fumito Ueda for as long as I have, you may be in for yet another disappointment. The Last Guardian has been set to release for the past couple years now and it keeps getting pushed back. The biggest disappointment was when it was set to release back in November of 2010, right around my birthday. So I didnt get to go buy myself an awesome birthday present unfortunately.
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July 14, 2011
We arent called Evil Controllers for an ambiguous reason. People forget that we can be evil, due to our accessible gaming products, and our dedication to our customers. Accordingly, we like to remind ourselves of our evil standards. Recently, our web designer felt the need to take a vacation for his Fathers wedding. Fair enough, it was a good reason, but vacations do not go unnoticed at the office, and a welcome back prank had to be set into motion.
The floor of his office was completely covered with cups of water the day he was due to return to work, a whopping 1200 in total. Imagine his surprise when he walks into the office clear-headed only to find that he is literally unable to enter his workspace. The prank went off flawlessly as Evil Courtney and Evil Carlos secretly filmed the whole event and our web designers reaction.
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June 15, 2011
E3 2011 debuted some amazing new games, consoles, and accessories that are sure to be highly popular upon their respective releases. The line-up of companies that had booths was also stellar at this years convention, and some of the best combined the aesthetics of their booth with the prominence of their new products. The most prominent booth, in my opinion, was Nintendo for the depth of their new undertakings, and the awesome job they did designing their booth. With the announcement of the new Wii U console, and the new array of games, Nintendo was among the busiest of the booths. They had a full-day wait for people to play the new Wii U, denoting its immediate popularity, and the new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword didnt hurt their appeal to the public, seeing as how the Zelda franchise is among the most popular in the gaming community.
Another company that had excellent taste and products
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June 06, 2011
A Screen cap of an Xbox.commishapreveals that Halo 4 is a confirmed upcoming release for the Xbox 360, and we couldnt be more excited. It marks another installment in the already excellent track record of the Halo series. This is the news that millions of gamers have been waiting for, and it is sure to create a buzz throughout the gaming world. The Halo series has been a consistent part of the Xbox community, and with the pending release of Halo 4, the series proves to continue its solid footing. Halo 3, Halo ODST, and Halo Reach introduced new game-play types and new character classes, which launched the titles forward above their competitors, and we expect the same level of progression with the release of Halo 4. With the leak of the upcoming Halo 4 release, one must wonder as to the specifics surrounding the game.
The release of Halo 4 imminent debut
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May 24, 2011
Xbox 360 Slim Add-On: Evil Slim Adapter
Our Evil Shop continues to grow. The newest Evil Controllers created product is the Evil Slim Adapter. It's great for gamers that have multiple 360 consoles in their home. This adapter, which is demonstrated by our very own Evil Brittany, is used to connect your Xbox 360 Slim hard drive into your older xbox 360. This is great for everyone that has their 360 slim in the front room, but leaves their older model in their personal bedroom. With our adapter you can use the 360 slim to download all of your Xbox Live Games on Demand or Xbox Live Arcade titles and you'll still be able to