Now you can stream Xbox One games to Windows 10 computers
Microsoft announced that, starting today, Xbox One users running Windows 10 and who are members of the preview program will be able to try the company’s new Game Streaming feature. It does exactly what it sounds like, allowing users to stream their console games to a remote computer. In fact, the feature actually mirrors the full console so you can also access the home screen and apps however you won’t be able to stream movies, music or other protected content. What you will have access to is virtually every Xbox One title — save for the ones that require a Kinect or other specialized hardware.
You’ll also need to have the same Xbox Live account set up on both the console and PC, as well as a Gold subscription, if you want to hop into a multiplayer game or use voice chat. And speaking of multiplayer, if you want to run a local multiplayer game but don’t want to deal with a split screen, Game Streaming will allow one person to play on the console while the other plays on the PC. But don’t bother asking for keyboard/mouse compatibility, Microsoft has also announced it won’t be coming — you’ll need a wired USB controller on the PC.
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Electronic Arts gives mobile a segment during its E3 2015 press conference
This afternoon in Los Angeles, Electronic Arts took the stage for its E3 2015 press conference. The company covered everything from gaming in the living to gaming with mobile devices. Statistics in mobile gaming were offered and EA Mobile announced new titles and updates for existing ones. EA Mobile games have been downloaded over 715 million times in the last year throughout the world with nearly 500,000 years of gameplay recorded. Mobile gaming, according to EA, is a platform that requires as much attention as console gaming.
Hit the break to see what EA Mobile has coming.
Minions Paradise
Upon sinking a cruise ship, Phil and his fellow Minions are required to convert a deserted tropical island into a paradise. Minions Paradise hands players the controls of the island now filled with Minions working together to perform various activities and complete tasks. The game, which will be released this summer, is customizable, allowing players can control what their version of paradise is. The villains from the films are in the game, too, and the Minions can work to build a special resort for them.
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EA Sports FIFA
The high-end gameplay from the console version will makes it way to EA Sports FIFA. The developer will no longer release a new title each year. Instead, EA Sports plans to update its soccer game with appropriate enhancements and expansion packs. EA Mobile calls it the “next generation of FIFA for mobile.” The update will presumably come this fall.
Madden NFL Mobile
Madden NFL Mobile, like EA Sports FIFA, will be updated annually to stay current. EA Sports also introduced Season Score, a form of points that can be used when the game is updated on August 19.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
The star of the press conference hosted by EA this afternoon was clearly Star Wars-related titles. After all, the next film will be released in December just after Star Wars: Battlefront launches on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The role-playing game developed by EA Capital Games for mobile devices is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.
Here is how John Salera, EA Capital Games’ executive producer, described the game:
“When we set out to make STAR WARS: GALAXY OF HEROES, we wanted to tap into the fantasy of collecting characters and starfighters and then let people enjoy the fun of playing with them creatively. We’re bringing this idea to life by allowing players to take part in battles with collections of their favorite heroes, characters, and ships from across the Star Wars™ universe. From the classic trilogy and Star Wars Rebels™ and Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ animated TV shows, to the prequels films and beyond, we’re giving players a truly extensive Star Wars experience.
We have a great partnership with the talented folks at Lucasfilm and Disney Interactive. It is that collaboration that has enabled us to deliver a unique mobile experience that brings the vastness of the epic Star Wars franchise into the palm of your hand, available later this year on the App Store and Google Play.”
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes will be released later this year for mobile devices.
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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a new card-based RPG from EA, coming later this year
E3 2015 is in full swing and while the event has traditionally focused more on PC and console gaming, we are actually seeing some pretty intriguing mobile gaming news as well. The latest announcement comes from Electronic Arts, which revealed plans for a new Star Wars mobile game during its E3 press conference.
Dubbed Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, the upcoming game is a card-based RPG that takes place over the course of events from the original and prequel trilogies. Just like any card-based game, the object is to collect characters, ships, and other cards in order to make your deck as powerful as possible.
While not quite as exciting as KotR, Star Wars fans will want to keep an eye out for this one when it arrives later this year on Google Play. We’ll be sure to update our readers as soon as we learn more concrete details on what to expect.
Apple Adds Four New Videos to ‘Shot on iPhone 6’ Gallery
Apple today updated its “Shot on iPhone 6” microsite to add four new videos to the “World Gallery films” section of the site. While the Shot on iPhone 6 campaign has been running since March, the dedicated video gallery was just added in early June.
Today’s videos come from the Netherlands, Australia, the United States, and Norway. Like the existing videos in the gallery, the new videos showcase content shot using the iPhone and its video capturing tools like Slo-Mo and Time Lapse Each of the 15-second videos is accompanied by music and concludes with the tagline “Shot on iPhone 6.”
The first video, shown above, is a Time Lapse of clouds passing over a mountain, while the second depicts a caterpillar inching along the grass. The other two videos depict what appears to be a swarm of birds and a Slo-Mo video of the shadows cast by skateboarders.
Apple’s Shot on iPhone 6 microsite also includes a range of photographs that were taken with the iPhone 6, some of which have been edited using various apps. The site features photos and videos from more than 70 photographers in 24 countries, with the images being used in print media, transit posters, and billboards across the world.
Apple Seeds Sixth OS X 10.10.4 Yosemite Beta to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the sixth beta of OS X 10.10.4 to developers and public beta testers, approximately one week after releasing the fifth OS X 10.10.4 beta and nearly two months after releasing the first OS X 10.10.4 beta. OS X 10.10.4 has been in testing since mid-April, following the early April release of OS X 10.10.3, which included the new Photos for OS X app.
The new beta, build 14E36b, can downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store or through the Mac Developer Center.
OS X 10.10.3 brought several consumer-facing changes including the new Photos for OS X app, a redesigned emoji picker, and diversified emoji, but OS X 10.10.4 appears to be an under-the-hood update that brings performance enhancements and bug fixes.
Thus far, OS X 10.10.4 betas have not included outward facing design changes or feature additions, but the fourth beta introduced a significant behind-the-scenes update that may improve networking performance for users who have experienced issues with OS X Yosemite.
Discoveryd, a somewhat problematic networking process that has been linked to multiple bugs in OS X 10.10, was removed in favor of the older bug-free mDNSresponder.
It is not clear when Apple plans to release OS X 10.10.4 to the public, but the fact that we’ve now received six betas suggests we may be nearing the end of the beta testing period. It’s possible we could see the public release of OS X 10.10.4 on June 30, the same day Apple plans to release iOS 8.4 with the new Music app and Apple Music service.
‘Mirror’s Edge Catalyst’ hits consoles and PC on February 23rd, 2016
Do you recall that Mirror’s Edge reboot we reported on at last year’s E3, and the E3 before that? Yeah, EA is finally providing a close look at the long-in-the-making parkour title Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, which is slated to arrive February 23rd, 2016, on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. As hinted early on, you’re witnessing Faith’s origins as she becomes an underground hero in the corporate-dominated City of Glass. This is an open-world story with no arbitrary levels and loading times — your main goal is simply to navigate the urban landscape and fight the oppressive regime of business mastermind Gabriel Kruger. There are a few new activities, too, such as A-to-B races and the as-yet-undescribed “Dash” mode. The new Mirror’s Edge will be playable on the show floor, and you can be sure that we’ll give it a spin.
Joseph Volpe contributed to this report.
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Source: EA
Adobe brings its handy mobile design apps to Android
Back in October, Adobe delivered a new suite of mobile apps to iOS devices. Keeping its promise to include the Android faithful as well, the company’s Photoshop Mix, Color CC, Brush CC and Shape CC are now available for download over at Google Play. Creative types running Google’s mobile OS on their devices can expect to easily transform a photo taken with a phone into vector art with Shape CC, make images edits with Photoshop Mix and build a collection of hues with Color CC. If you fancy iOS, there’s a new color capture app called Hue CC. With this bit of software, capture colors from photos to create custom Looks that can then be applied to videos in Premiere and After Effects on the desktop or Premiere Clip on a phone or tablet. All of the mobile apps are free to use, but Creative Cloud subscribers can take advantage of desktop compatibility and cloud storage for all of the stuff created while on the go.
Source: Google Play (1), (2), (3), (4), iTunes
Watch Ubisoft’s E3 keynote live stream here!
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re waiting for Ubisoft to shed more light on its upcoming titles: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Tom Clancy’s The Division and possibly several virtual reality games as hinted by the company last month. To get the latest sneak peek (you know you want to), feel free to tune in here at 2:45PM PT / 5:45PM ET today to watch Ubisoft’s E3 conference live stream, courtesy of Twitch. Don’t worry if you can’t make it, though, as we’ve got you well covered for E3 this year. You’re very welcome.
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EA shows off its stable of upcoming sports blockbusters
As expected, EA took the stage at E3 2015 to showcase the next installment of its popular sports franchises. That, of course, includes FIFA 16, Madden 16, NBA Live 16, NHL 16 and Rory McIlroy PGA Tour. This year, like most others, EA Sports is focusing on evolution rather than revolution, so people familiar with these titles won’t notice any major change. But that’s not to say some things haven’t changed. In the case of FIFA 16, for example, there are all-new defensive mechanics, which will help you defend better ground against attacking players. For NBA 16, EA Sports revealed an app that can take your picture and then use it as a custom character’s face — the most impressive part about this is how it only takes a couple of minutes.
Madden 16, meanwhile, comes with a completely overhauled passing game, designed to assist quarterbacks, receivers and defenders in coverage. You’ll see improved passing for specific routes, for example, allowing you to choose different types of catches — including one that lets players attack the ball at its highest point. As a defender, on the other hand, you can play the receiver instead of just the ball, which should make it harder for anyone to score on you.
Rory Mcllroy PGA Tour, Madden 16, NHL 16, FIFA 16 and NBA Live 16 will be released on July 14th, August 15th, September 15th, September 23rd and September 29th, respectively. Trailers for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions are below.
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Ubisoft’s E3 2015 liveblog!
Ubisoft’s E3 blitz is a curious mix of triple-A titles, like Assassins Creed, as well as, er, Raving Rabbits and Just Dance iterations. It’s also typically had a spadeful of spectacle thrown into the mix. And that’s probably a very good reason to liveblog it — so we’re going to. Expect more information on Ubisoft’s premier titles, more information on Rainbow Six: Siege. It all starts at 2:45PM PT, or 5:45PM ET. Come on over and join us!
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