Tuesday, February 16, 2016

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 17/02/2016

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Doom details leaked, engine has 'similar architecture' to Doom 3
We're receiving more details about Doom, with the alpha leaking online. Internally, Doom is known as Zion to id Software and features a 'similar architecture' to Doom 3.
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Modding tools were found in the Doom alpha, with the tools known as idStudio, but we don't know if these will be...

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Codemasters confirms DX12 patch is on its way for F1 2015
Codemasters promised a DX12 patch for its EGO Engine 4.0-powered F1 2015, something that will be "added at some point".
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The F1 2015 engine is Codemasters' first to hit the next-gen consoles and PCs with a new engine architecture, something the developer designed from the ground up. EGO Engine 4.0...

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Forza Horizon 3 and Gears of War 4 could reach on Windows 10 soon
Quantum Break being released on the PC thanks to Windows 10 has opened the flood gates for more Windows 10 exclusives, with rumors of Forza Motorsport 6, Forza Horizon 3 and even Gears of War 4 poised to be released onto the DX12-powered OS.
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Microsoft has already shown Forza Motorsport...

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Samsung Galaxy S7 video teases waterproof smartphone, and more
Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge next week, but ahead of Mobile World Congress, Samsung Indonesia has released a new video showing off Samsung's next big thing.
Samsung Indonesia tags the video as #TheNextGalaxy, showing off that the Galaxy S7 will be waterproof, compared to...

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Taiwan earthquake affects TSMC more than previously expected
The devastating 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on February 6 is still having on-going affects to both the citizens of the country, and businesses - like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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TSMC said earlier this month that the earthquake would have an effect of less than 1% on their wafer...

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Star Citizen's persistent universe will be separate to single-player
Roberts Space Industries has updated the world on Star Citizen's purchase options, telling gamers that they can opt into the single-player content exclusively. This means you can pay $45 for the Squadron 42 campaign, or the core Star Citizen experience.
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The core Star Citizen experience is a unique beast, as...

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Nintendo's next-gen NX console will support Frostbite, UE4 and Unity
The release of Nintendo's next-gen console is still shrouded in secrecy, except for a few nuggets of information here and there. The latest, is that Nintendo NX will support Unreal Engine 4, Unity and the Frostbite engine.
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This might not sound like much, but supporting the major game engines is...

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AMD has their own recommended CPUs for VR, because Oculus hates AMD
It seems that the Oculus website doesn't quite agree with AMD's current lineup of CPU's, and won't certify you as having a VR ready PC if you happen to have one, either. Now, it's well known, and not refuted by any means, that the performance is certainly not on par...

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New Quantum Break footage shows destructible environments, time powers
A new bit of footage for Quantum Break has dropped, showing seven minutes of carved up in-game action. The video footage isn't consecutive, so you won't get the first seven minutes of the game or anything like that. It's more of a highlight reel than anything, showing off specific points...

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Internet outage affecting Comcast customers nationwide
Comcast customers across the US have been suffering from a serious lack of Internets and cable today thanks to a widespread outage beginning about 9AM EST. Customers in DC, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Oregon seem to have been hit the hardest.
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Comcast has confirmed the issues, although noted some may not...

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Hulu app launches on Windows 10
Windows 10 has had a great Netflix app for quite some time, and now Hulu has followed suit with an app of their own. Available starting today in the US across PC, tablet, and mobile devices, the release coincides with the Hulu Original "11.22.63" launch, created by Stephen King and...

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Knights of the Old Republic getting rebuilt in Unreal Engine 4
We've seen developers remake classic scenes from Zelda: Ocarina of Time and even Mario has gotten an Unreal Engine 4 makeover, but what about bigger projects? What about, say, the entirety of BioWare's hugely lauded Star Wars RPG, Knights of the Old Republic? That's right, Kotor is getting recreated in...

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Buy Dark Souls 3 on the Xbox Store and get the original for free
The Australian Xbox Store seems to have let loose a little bonus for those looking to order Dark Souls 3 on the Xbox One. It looks like you'll get a free digital code for the original Dark Souls that'll work with the backwards compatibility feature of the Xbone.
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Exploring the wonderful world of video game concept art
Concept art is magical. It's a portal to a world that we don't always get to see represented in the final cut. The art is meant to be a guide, a forerunner with rough edges that conveys an idea or scene. But I for one like to venture into the...

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Mattel brings back ThingMaker, lets you 3D print toys
Some of you will remember the ThingMaker, a 60s Mattel product that saw you pouring liquid plastic into metal molds to create crude toys. In a clever move, Mattel is bringing the ThingMaker back as a 3D printing device.
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The updated device works in tandem with either an iOS or...

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NVIDIA Shield 4K Android TV Review - The BFF for your 4K TV

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NVIDIA has been sticking to its guns when it comes to expanding its Shield line of devices, and while the naming can get confusing - Shield Portable, Shield Tablet, Shield, and so on - NVIDIA's latest Shield is a 4K-capable set-top box, that truly transforms your living room.
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SilverStone Press release ST60F-TI/ST70F-TI/ST80F-TI PSU
Introduced in 2012, the 80 PLUS Titanium represent the pinnacle of power supply efficiency with requirement of at least 90% conversion efficiency even at the very low 10% loading condition. This stringent standard makes mass producing 80 PLUS Titanium certified power supplies below 1000W extremely challenging. However, as a leader...

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ALL NEW LG STYLUS 2 TO MAKE FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AT MWC 2016
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new LG Stylus 2, the enhanced sequel to the G4 Stylus, at MWC 2016 to be held in Barcelona, Spain. The exceptionally-priced 5.7-inch handset shares many of premium features available on LG's flagship models but also includes a pen with a nano-coated tip for...

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