Posts Tagged "update"

• DC Universe Online shows off the new Shield weapon

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  Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, Previews, News items, Free-to-play, Consoles, DC Universe Online

  Shields generally aren’t thought of as a weapon; they’re usually seen as the exact opposite of a weapon. But in the superheroic milieu, all that changes. A shield is something to be used offensively, and in DC Universe Online‘s next major update, players will get to start wielding the shield for their own superheroic (or villainous) capers. A recent interview with creative director Jens Andersen discusses the intended role of the shield in combat.

  Andersen explains that while the new weapon comes along in a very PvP-centered update, it’s not meant to be used specifically for PvP — the team just wants to have something new for players to enjoy no matter what. In play, shields are similar to a staff weapon, but unlike most other weapons the shield can continue to build a combo after a heavy strike by moving back to light strikes. That should make the shield a very aggressive option — perhaps odd for something that’s not generally thought of as a weapon.

  DC Universe Online shows off the new Shield weapon originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Ice Cream Sandwich update finally arrives, GSII HD LTE keeps waiting

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  The slow rollout of Android 4.0 to Samsung’s recent Galaxy devices continues, and the latest variation to receive Ice Cream Sandwich is the Galaxy S II LTE. We should all be familiar with the ICS feature set by now, as well as Samsung’s TouchWiz alterations. The news was spotted on Samsung’s Korean site, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see the new software popping up on devices elsewhere shortly (AT&T’s Skyrocket already saw a leaked update in March). According to a tweet from the company, it’s still working on an update for the LTE’s 720p-screened HD cousin (although we hear Tizen already works great), but you can hit the source link for more information.

  Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Ice Cream Sandwich update finally arrives, GSII HD LTE keeps waiting originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 05:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Samsung Galaxy Note Ice Cream Sandwich update begins rolling out now!

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  Samsung has begun quietly rolling out the long-desired Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy Note. When the update arrives, it’ll add the latest edition of Google’s OS and the “Premium Suite” full of stylus S-pen friendly apps like S Note, Shape Match and My Story to your 5.3-inch phablet. The company is yet to confirm the launch, but several European users are already on the ICS bandwagon, with others expected to join soon — but let’s be honest, it’s gonna feel like decades until that blessed notification pops up.

  [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

  Samsung Galaxy Note Ice Cream Sandwich update begins rolling out now! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 04:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Illyriad MMORTS adding emergent mob distribution

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  Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, MMORTS

  Large-scale game changes are a risky endeavor when it comes to MMOs. Today’s Illyriad update is no exception, though we’re excited to see what happens as the title switches from randomly generated world biology to an “organic and emergent model.”

  Animal distributions will now take habitats, breeding, and migration into account, and players will notice various critters moving around the map and behaving in a more logical manner. “Now, each pack or herd of animals will be tracked in real time, its population increasing over time, and the pack splitting when the population grows to a certain point. Players will be able to dramatically impact the sizes of animal populations, which will have multiple consequences,” says Illyriad founder James Niesewand.

  The tweaks are part of a warmup to the game’s extended trade and economic revamp which is due later this year.

  [Source: Illyriad Games press release]

  Illyriad MMORTS adding emergent mob distribution originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• APB: Reloaded’s patch 1.7: New Breed Part One is locked, loaded, and live

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  Filed under: Patches, News items, Free-to-play, All Points Bulletin, Crime

  Heads up, APB: Reloaded players; the game’s patch 1.7: A New Breed Part One is now live, so it’s time once again to lock and load. This rather sizeable update brings quite a few new features with it, such as the previously covered new contacts, weapons, mods, weekly challenges, and more.

  On top of all those goodies, the patch is also introducing a number of new clothing sets and vehicle kits to allow players to commit/bust crimes with panache. A great number of changes have been made to the game proper as well, such as some environmental tweaks and some modifications to weapon and character mechanics, the full list of which can be found over on the game’s official blog. But why read about it when you can experience all the new content yourself? Just head on over to San Paro and join the fight.

  [Source: GamersFirst press release]

  APB: Reloaded’s patch 1.7: New Breed Part One is locked, loaded, and live originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• aTV Flash (black) for Apple TV hits version 1.5, brings new player, NFS streaming and more

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  Folks enjoying all the tidbits aTV Flash (black) brings to the 2nd-gen Apple TV will be happy to know there’s a fresh update rolling out now. Inside v1.5, FireCore’s added new features such as NFS streaming, as well as including other minor things like extra transitions, subtle timing settings and support for more languages. In addition, and what’s perhaps the biggest enhancement, the $29.99 kit is also getting an all-new player, which promises a smoother playback regardless of the file type being used — not to mention it’s optimized for iOS 5. Of course, the refresh is gratis to those who’ve already shelled out the cash, and you can get to it by hitting the “Manage Extras” menu on Cupertino’s miniature box. Not familiar with aTV Flash? Give the source link below a quick click to peruse all about it.

  aTV Flash (black) for Apple TV hits version 1.5, brings new player, NFS streaming and more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• EVE Online streamlines the process of figuring out who’s crippling your ship

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  Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Game mechanics, Patches, Previews, News items, Sandbox

  If you’re playing EVE Online, you are going to lose a ship sooner or later. It’s as inevitable as the tides. Sometimes you’ll be outnumbered and outgunned, and while that can be frustrating, there’s no real shame in it. But when you’re having your ship locked in place by an attacker you can’t see and you don’t actually know what’s happening, that is a different matter. It’s particularly infuriating, and it’s something that the game’s next update is aiming to fix.

  Starting with the next patch, the new Effects Bar will show a quick overview of all the effects currently in place on your ship as well as the source of same. So if there are two people attacking you, an icon will pop up, and you’ll be able to target and counterattack appropriately rather than fumble through more clumsy interface methods. If the blog entry explaining the system isn’t clear enough for you, check out the short preview video just past the break.

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  EVE Online streamlines the process of figuring out who’s crippling your ship originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Roku 2 boxes updated for Francophones and English speakers alike

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  The latest update for Roku 2 and LT boxes is rolling out to all now, bringing the boxes to v4.6 and reportedly improving system navigation performance “by up to 50 percent”. As noticed by Zatz Not Funny when it first started leaking out, this version includes the French language support required by Roku’s Canadian launch (that’s the channel selection for Canada pictured above) this week, while the official blog notes several other fixes and tweaks that should make launching channels like Netflix and BBC iPlayer a more reliable experience. As usual, it should be pushed to every box over the next couple of days, but you can speed up the process by manually checking for an update. Have an older Roku player? Don’t worry, Director of Product Management Tom Markworth closes telling owners to “stay tuned” for future updates coming their way as well.

  Roku 2 boxes updated for Francophones and English speakers alike originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Nokia releases software fix for Lumia 900 data bug, begs for your forgiveness

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  Lumia 900 owners can rest easy, as Nokia has just released a software update that fixes the data connectivity bug in its new flagship handset.

  A crippling data bug probably wasn’t the best news for Nokia shortly after launching the Lumia 900 — Windows Phone’s potential savior, and a device that I called the best $100 smartphone yet. But at least the company has made good by offering a $100 credit — effectively making the phone free — for anyone who buys it until April 21.

  The update fixes a memory management issue in the Lumia 900 that led to a loss of network connectivity. Nokia’s swift response to the issue is commendable, though I’m surprised the company didn’t notice the issue before the phone actually launched.  Nokia already apologized to users for the issue earlier this week, but the company made sure to do so once again on its new Lumia 900 update site.

  You can get the Lumia 900 update by going through the Zune software on PCs, or the Windows Phone Connector on Macs. Nokia is also going the extra mile by letting Lumia 900 owners swap their phones for an updated model in any AT&T store.

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• Apple updates Java again to clean up Mac Flashback Trojan

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  Apple released a second update to JavaScript today that will clean up “the most common variants” of the Flashback Trojan affecting Mac computers.

  The Java update will not only clean up these variants, but will also disable automatic execution of Java applets. You can turn these back on in the preferences tab. If no applets are run in a certain amount of time, however, the Java plug-in will re-disable automatic executive of Java applets. Prior to this update, Apple had patched the hole in JavaScript, but hadn’t yet released a way to get rid of the virus. Get the update here.

  Yesterday security company F-Secure released its own tool for cleaning up the Trojan. To use F-Secure’s tool, all you have to do is download a zip file found here, unzip it and follow the instructions. The program will then both identify and quarantine the virus — if it’s present on your machine — into a password protected file. From there, it will give you instructions how to remove the Trojan. F-Secure chief research officer Mikko Hypponen noted his surprise that Apple had not created its own cleaner in a blog post on the tool.

  The Flashback Trojan enters computers through infected websites. When a user visits the infected website, they are prompted to download a browser plug-in, such as Flash, in order to see more content. When they download the “plug-in,” the malware accesses a hole in Apple’s customized version of JavaScript and thereby gain access to the computer.

  Users are easily tricked into downloading the malware because asking people to download a plug-in is common practice on the Internet. It’s hard to decipher between a legitimate request (especially when a website you trust is infected) and malware.

  Flashback has reportedly only hit around 600,000 Mac computers, but the surprise comes from those who believed Macs were impervious to the virus. Indeed, Macs are vulnerable to attack, but given the high proliferation of Windows computers, it is more profitable for the hacker to target that mass market.

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