I’t looks like the Crysis demo has been pushed back, originally it was going to be released on Halo 3 day, but looking this morning for any info on the demo I found this in the EA Forums.
I’m waiting for this game, looks like it will hit stores November 16th, 2007.
Check out my previous post about Crysis vs Reality
I have been on the long quest for a great gps logger to carry around on my hikes and travels. I am a shutter bug by nature and on my last trip to Europe Took over 700+ photos and I would of taken more but my 8 gig memory card took a dive 2 day into the trip. Over the past 6 months I have tried out my combination of hardware and software solutions (original post) before finally buying a GiSTEQ logger to take on my trip to Europe with me. I originally saw a link on Engadget a few days before my trip and quickly contacted the company and ordered one.
My experiences with the GiSTEQ device was pretty positive over all but I did find one annoying factor and that was the time it takes to sync up with satellites and start logging data. Every day of our trip, I had to stand outside for what seemed like a few minutes for it to finally sync up, some times this was faster and im sure it was the various locations I was standing at that didn’t help. This is probably due to a lot of the tourist places are in locations where a lot of buildings tower over you. Now I don’t know that much about satellites but I’m guessing that was one of the issues.
The software that comes with the logger is still what I call it in the early stages, while it works most of the time it lacks a lot of the features that I use (Google earth/maps exporter). I have been in contact with them and they assure me they are working on versions to add some of the features that I use and as of the June 7th a new version is out but I haven’t had time to check it out yet.
Never fret though, You can export your gps logs to .nmea format and use software such as RoboGeo to take advantage of more features for geo tagging your photos such as export to Google Earth/Maps, Shape file, DXF file, Mapoint and many other options.
Their is a new gps logger in town I’m trying to get my hands on as well QSTARZ BT-Q1000 GPS which incorporates also bluetooth technology. The GiSTEQ is just a logger but the QSTARZ is both a logger and can be used with other mapping software for trip/route planning.
Over all i pretty happy with the GiSTEQ and as they improve the software I might use it more and more, but for $99 you cant beat the combo of hardware and software that comes at that price.
Lair fan boys get ready to drive down to Sunnyvale, CA on June 2. Factor 5 in conjunction with Cogswell Polytechnical College will be showing off concept art from the PS3 video game Lair which is due out any time now. Members from Factor 5 will be presenting concept art and also talk about the making of Lair. It all kicks off on June 2, starting at 12:30 at the Open House.
Current Schedule:
The exhibit will continue from June 2 till July 27 at Cogswell but if you want to hear members from Factor 5 talk about the making I suggest you head down June 2nd. I know most of these guys personally and this is something not to be missed, especially if your looking for a career in videos games.
One of my buddies Pat’s work will be shown at this exhibit so stop by his blog and give him a shout here.
Google Maps is a great tool for anyone looking for locations, driving directions and more. Today Gogole has released the ability for you to create your own map, where you can annotate, outline, add photos or videos to your map. Once you have your map created you can share it with your friends.
I tested this out today and created a map of one of my favorite places for a good IPA beer (Marin Brewing Company). You can check out the screen cap I took here or select this link which will then show you my map in your browser.
To create your own map you need a Google Account which is free, check out the how to here.
One of my good friends who works for Factor5 spoke at the latest Game Developer Conference (GDC) about “Creating Next-Generation Materials for Lair”. This presentation gives you a bit of incite on the next generation of game development and the directions the top developers are going in order to create great visuals for you gamers.
Screen Grab from Presentation
This is more of a technical presentation geared towards artist but if you have any interest in game development its worth checking out the PDF that Matthias Worch released recently.
BTW this screen shot the full 1080p was hidden somewhere in the presentation.
Links:
Lair GDC Presentation Page
Factor 5 - Developers of Lair
Lair HD Trailer
Keep and Eye on this game to hit your PS3 some time this year!
Got a cool mobile phone that allows you to stream video? Check out my new project im working on which is going to try to demystify the issues with mobile phone streaming as much as possible. Currently their are so many different mobile phones and each has its own way of streaming or downloading video that it drives developers made. I have set up a site Mobile Video Streaming Project which aims from the help of you guys to try to eliminate as much hassle for both developer and user who wants to watch video on his/her phone.
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I have been waiting for this game for some time and still have to wait till the end of the year to get my hands on it. While a lot of media (video, photos) of this game have been released I was wowed the other day when looking at these new photos that match their in game visuals vs the real life areas that they mimicked in the game.
The game engine dubbed CryENGINE2 is used in the upcoming game Crysis by the company Crytek. What a mouth full but here are some screen shots of game vs reality, enjoy!
If these photos arnt enough for you check out some videos from the game at GameTrailers.com .
