Monthly Archives: August 2015
Nvidia GTX 950 Specs Leaked Ahead of Launch
The next mid-range graphics card from NVIDIA is expected to launch on August 20 and will have 768 CUDA cores.
According to a leak reported by VideoCardz.com, the numbers confirm earlier rumors on the GTX 950 specifications. Images and specifications acquired by VideoCardz show several different manufacturer's versions of the card.
The 90w card has a 128-bit memory bus and 2GB of GDDR5 memory. The report didn't mention a price, however, but given the fact that the 950 is positioned as the middle-of-the-road option right between the $200 USD GeForce GTX 960 and the $150 GTX 750ti, it stands to reason that the price will also fall somewhere in the middle of that range.
Comcast to Shut Off Xfinity App on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 owners should note that the Comcast Xfinity app will no longer be available in a few weeks.
In response to a question on Twitter, Comcast support claimed the app was being removed to "make way for new updates and improvements." Windows Central reports no further details about these planned changes are known at this time.
The app originally launched to some controversy when it was criticized for not counting video streaming against its own bandwidth caps. It will effectively be shut off on September 1.
Fallout Shelter Ads Surface on Tinder
Bethesda wants you to "date a dweller," with the company marketing the mobile game on dating app Tinder.
Attract Mode spotted one of the promoted cards while using Tinder, and Bethesda has showcased a couple of the other ads on Twitter. There are reports that swiping right (otherwise meaning you're interested in the person) takes users to the download page for Fallout Shelter.
Just last week, Bethesda brought Fallout Shelter to Android devices, opening up the mobile game's reach to millions of more users. However, the management sim was apparently already a huge success, with SuperData stating that Fallout Shelter raked in $5.1 million in two weeks on the App Store.
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Japanese Airlines Debut New Star Wars Airplanes
Japan's Nippon Air is feeling the excitement for Star Wars.
The company recently revealed two airplanes painted to look like some of the franchise's most popular characters; the astromech droid R2-D2 and the spherical droid BB-8 from the upcoming The Force Awakens.
Each plane will also feature various Star Wars decor and amenities, from themed headrests to all six movies on demand. The R2-D2 plane will take to the skies this October.
Boba Fett Is Hot Toys’ Latest Star Wars Figure
Hot Toys has revealed Boba Fett as the latest figure in its quarter scale collectible series.
The model of the most feared bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe stands at 17.5-inches tall and has 30 points of articulation.
In addition to his signature helmet and armor, he has a special blaster sidearm and holster as seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Plus, he has seven pieces of interchangeable gloved palms.
If you want to get one for yourself, the Boba Fett figure costs $470 and is limited to one per person.
Earlier this year, Hot Toys teased an 18-foot Millennium Falcon Star Wars toy.
App Store Update: August 18
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
The Guides – ($0.99 Launch Sale)
"Consisting of hundreds of extremely challenging codes, puzzles and interactive ciphers, The Guides is a journey that will challenge your wit, stretch your imagination and test your ingenuity in unique and innovative ways.
Marvel to Launch 27 New Comics in November
Marvel released their full solicitations for November 2015 today. The All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunch is continuing that month, as another wave of new series debuts, featuring everyting from All-New All-Different Avengers to Drax to Illuminati.
New Series:
- All-New, All-Different Avengers #1-2
- All-New Hawkeye #1
- All-New Wolverine #1-2
- All-New X-Men #1-2
- Avengers vs. Infinity #1
- Black Knight #1
- Carnage #1-2
- Deadpool #1-2
- Drax #1
- Hercules #1
Podcast: The Digigods dig into the latest from Jonah Hill and Woody Allen
From their secluded home-theater compound, film critics Wade Major and Mark Keizer mix insightful commentary with irreverent banter, covering the latest DVD and Blu-ray news and new releases of the week, including studio, independent, television and special-interest titles.
Digigods Podcast, 08/18/15 (MP3) -- 36.9 MB
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Pick What Game Kalimba Dev Press Play Works on Next
Developer Press Play wants fans to pick what game project the Denmark studio works on next.
Describing the process as a "transparent development initiative," Press Play is letting the public vote for one of three different game ideas: Projects Karoo, Dwarka and Knoxville. The team is taking feedback until September 1 and then will announce the winner September 8.
As for the different concepts:
- Project Karoo is a physics-based construction game that features multiplayer. It's set in an open world and lets players build vehicles and machines.