vendredi 28 mars 2014

Xbox One Reputation System Tries to Shame Gamers into Acting Right

If you have ever played a multiplayer game online, you know that there are some very annoying people out there. The sorts that are constantly screaming at everyone or playing annoying music are examples. Microsoft has outlined a system for the Xbox One that will let other people affect how those annoying and rude users are viewed.


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The reputation system will have four different values including good, needs work in yellow-green, needs work in orange, and avoid me in red. The system has been around for a while but it is getting an update to make it even more useful.


The update will send users messages to try to get them to change their ways when their rep starts to drop. Gamers that find themselves in the red may be unable to take advantage of certain features like Twitch Broadcasting. The system also promises to know the difference between a real complaint and someone just trying to harass you.


[via WinBeta]





jeudi 27 mars 2014

PS4 Could Get The Last of Us this Summer!

If you played The Last of Us on the PS3, you know that this was one of the best games to ever come to that console. If you have a PS4 now you might be wondering when you can play that game in all its next-gen glory. During an interview, a PlayStation Eurasian Software Market Manager named Sercan Sulun said that The Last of Us is coming to the PS4.


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He claims that the game will hit the new console this summer. That is fantastic news for gamers that have a new console and want some post-apocalyptic glory. Sulun also says that the PS4 version of the game will come out of the box with the DLC Left Behind ready to play. Of course, Sony later denied the rumor, which means absolutely nothing. The cat is out of the bag.


This is almost as exciting as word that they are making a movie of this game. I hope that movie doesn’t suck. The game has a great premise, and I don’t think they will need to try to tie it to the game to be successful in theaters. I always fear a Doom type flick messing things up.





Tech Deals of the Day: Thursday, 3/27/2014

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Monster High Iron Girl Custom Doll: Frankie Stark

We’re fans of toy modder Chris Hooton aka Sabretooth and have featured a couple of his unique creations. This time he modified a Monster High doll, turning an unholy teenage girl into a female version of Iron Man. She’s still articulated and even has a removable face plate.


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Sabretooth is auctioning the Iron Girl doll on eBay until March 30. As of this writing you have to bid at least $30 (USD) for a chance to take this heroine home.


[via Super Punch]





mercredi 26 mars 2014

Klingon Beer: Today Is a Good Day to Imbibe

This officially-licensed Star Trek beer is called Warnog. It is not nearly as strong as Klingon bloodwine, but then again, humans can’t handle that. Still, it does go good with a nice moving plate full of Gagh.

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This drink fit for warriors comes from the Tin Man Brewing Company in Evansville, Indiana. It has been described as a blend of “rye malt with a traditional clove character.” Drink enough and you will see Kahless, the first warrior king of the Klingon people. Drink too much and you may enter Sto’Vo’Kor.

The beer will be officially unveiled today apparently at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas. Remember, never drink and drive a Klingon bird of prey.


[via Neatorama]





Break Me off a Brick of this LEGO Kit Kat Bar

Love LEGO? What about Kit Kat bars? If you love both, you’ll be happy to learn that the marketing team for Nestlé’s Kit Kat candy bar brand has created a custom LEGO set. That’s right, your favorite candy and your favorite toy are now one. All is right with the world.


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This set lets users build Kit Kat bars, but that is not all. They hid extra minifigs inside the bars, and even included a bunch of extra designs that they came up with using the same pieces. In other words, it is just like a real LEGO set. And it comes in an official-looking box too.


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Unfortunately, the set isn’t available in stores, and was just created as a promotional stunt for the brand.


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[The Brick Fan via Fanboy via Neatorama]





Tech Deals of the Day: Wednesday, 3/26/2014

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