Current Nexus 4
Credit : T3
Is this the Next Gen nexus Smartphone?
So, To put it clear, till now there have been no official announcement of a new Nexus device except maybe, the Google version of the Galaxy SIV.
However, I spotted a Strange Nexus device in the New Google+ Ad which is very similar to the current nexus 4 but with a signficantly smaller bezel
You can check it out at 0:37 of the video above.
FYI: In order to include the very latest content, the retail version for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been delayed until June 4 (US)
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) April 12, 2013
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition will not make its originally announced April 30 launch, with Microsoft announcing today that the retail version has been delayed until June 4. Microsoft’s Major Nelson notes the delay is to “include the very latest content.”
Just in case you didn’t get enough Microsoft Points from the Promotion already there in Xbox Live Rewards, Microsoft Launched a new Play to Earn promotion to make sure you earn points in return for the hours you play, or even reserve your place in th VIP Hall-of-Fame
Here is the quote from Major Nelson’s Site :
Starting Monday, April 1, we’re launching an exclusive feature for Xbox LIVE Rewards Members, MyPunchcard, an exciting new way to get rewarded for doing what you love! And this April, all the action is in arcade games with our exclusive Play To Earn offers, your passion for playing arcade games can pay off in a big way.
Only the most devoted Arcade fans have what it takes to black out all three Arcade Punchcards. Those who do will be guaranteed a spot in an upcoming VIP Exclusives. By simply playing your favorite arcade games and adding to your game collection, you can earn rewards in April.
Here’s the three ways you can earn rewards all month long.
- Play 20 hours of any combination of arcade games, receive a free avatar item
- Purchase any four arcade games for 400 Microsoft Points or more from Xbox LIVE, receive a one month Xbox LIVE Gold membership
- Spend 3200 Microsoft Points on arcade games, receive 800 Microsoft Points in return.
It’s easy and fun, you can earn for playing and or buying ANY arcade game from Xbox LIVE.
So, play the games you already know and love like Minecraft, Terraria, Trials Evolution, Counterstrike: GO, Castle Crashers, The Walking Dead, LIMBO and more and discover new games to try and buy from Xbox LIVE.Here’s a list of games launching in April.
- BattleBlock Theater
- Double Dragon II
- Motocross Madness
- Sacred Citadel
- God Mode
- Monaco
You’ll need to be an Xbox LIVE Rewards member to sign up and learn more on Xbox.com
VIA : Major Nelson
Smartphones of the future might be coated in industrial sapphire instead of glass — it’s made from corundum, one of the hardest natural minerals in the world, second only to diamonds.
The lab-grown substance, made by GT Advanced Technologies, is a miracle for today’s smartphones given its scratch-proof properties. The company claims GT ASF Grown Sapphire is about two and a half times the strength and scratch resistance of the popular Gorilla Glass, which is currently used to protect iPhones and other high-tech smartphones.
It’s virtually scratch-free,” said Jeff Nestel-Patt, marketing director for the company.
And screens wearing these gems may come as early as this year, said Eric Virey, an analyst for market research firm Yole Developement
“I’m convinced that some will start testing the water and release some high-end smartphones using sapphire in 2013,” Virey said.
Nearly unbreakable smartphone screens would be a welcome change for anyone who’s ever dropped a new Android-powered gizmo or iPhone only to watch their expensive gadget crack or shatter.
But let the buyer beware: Sapphire-fronted smartphones are likely to be even more expensive. Gorilla Glass screens cost less than $3, according to Technology Review, while a sapphire display could about $30.
Expensive, yes. But that’s an asset you can hold in your hand.
VIA : Fox News
The Spring Sale is on the doors, so here is the details from Major Nelson’s Blog :
It’s Spring (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and the Xbox LIVE Marketplace team sent me this list of upcoming sales to share with you as a heads up on a big sale starting next week.
The following list of Xbox LIVE Content that will be on sale starting Tuesday, March 26 2013 until
Monday, April 1 2013 for both Xbox LIVE Gold and Free members.Then on April 1st, we’ll have another set of offers that will be good that one day only (yes, I’ll have a blog post up about it). Until then, below is a preview of the offers coming next week.
*Prices and availability will vary by Xbox LIVE region. Prices for Games on Demand titles are show in US $ Please check your local dashboard or Xbox.com for specific content pricing and availability.
Today, IGN confirmed that season one of Telltale’s The Walking Dead will be coming to PlayStation Vita this year.
In an interview with PlayStation’s Director of Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation Don Mesa, it was revealed that Telltale’s critical and commercial smash-hit adventure series would migrate to Sony’s new handheld.
“Having [a studio] like Telltale, a very successful indie developer, coming in to support us sends a strong message,” Mesa told IGN in an extensive interview about all things PlayStation Vita.
In talking about how the Vita could offer unique experiences, Mesa continued speaking about the Vita iteration of the game. “Again, a good example is with The Walking Dead. We think that the emotion and the immersive experiences you’re going to get there, wherever you’re sitting, if you’re in your living room and playing on your Vita or sitting at a café or at the bus stop and playing this, you get that shock or fright. I think that’s going to be important. That’s what we want to deliver as you’re playing.”
The release window for The Walking Dead season one on PlayStation Vita has yet to be determined. It’s also unclear if it will be released episodically – as it was on PS3 – or all at once. However, we at least know it’s coming, soon or later.
VIA : IGN
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is opening a new studio in San Francisco this year, which is will be unsurprisingly, called Warner Bros Games San Francisco. Warner Bros Games San Francisco will be responsible for “developing and publishing high-quality, free-to-play, mobile, social and browser-based games.”
Greg Ballard – who was appointed to senior VP of digital games in 2010 – will be studio head honcho. “San Francisco is a hotbed of local talent and convenient access to major partners, and this will help us achieve our goal to bring our top entertainment and gaming brands, as well as original IP, to multiple mobile, social and emerging platforms,” Ballard said. In addition to development, Warner Bros Games San Francisco will also oversee publishing duties for all mobile games developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
VIA : Joystiq
