Xbox Kinect working on Android OS thanks to developers’ handy work

by Jesse Bauer on Feb 17th 2011, 4:24pm
tagged 500 fx, 500Fx, Android, armadillo, Armadillo 500 FX, Armadillo500Fx, gaming, hack, kinect, microsoft, motion gaming, MotionGaming, video, xbox 360, Xbox360

This probably wasn’t anything like the uses Microsoft had in mind when they launched the Kinect, but like everything coded, you simply just need someone to tell a determined developer that it can’t (or shouldn’t) be done. In the video below, you’ll see the Xbox Kinect functioning in an Android OS environment, which looks like the 500 FX development platform. The developer is using openFrameworks, which really isn’t doing anything right now other than running the Kinect camera, but at least its working. This of course can open the door to some far more awesome development using Android apps and the Kinect hardware.

[via Engadget]

LG Optimus 2X Showing Off Unreal Engine 3 Technology (Video)

by Joe Sirianni on Feb 12th 2011, 11:01pm
tagged gaming, Gears of war, infinity blade, Optimus 2X, Real Engine 3, technology

This, without a doubt, has to be a sure sign of great things to come for the Android gaming community. Caught on tape is the LG Optimus 2X running Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 technology. During a look at the 2X, we saw the “Epic Citadel” tech demo running on the device and being mirrored via its HDMI out capabilities up on the big screen. Check out the video below of the demo in action. You can see the demo running flawlessly on the device and on the TV. Not bad at all for a handheld eh? This should bring high hopes to Android gamers everywhere as this type of technology begins to roll out in conjunction with dual-core processors and high end GPU’s. I know Im highly looking forward to rocking games like Infinity Blade and Gears Of War on my Android device. How about you?

[via androidcentral]

AT&T bring Gaming Platform to Android

by Jesse Bauer on Feb 12th 2011, 3:34pm
tagged Android, AT&T, development, games, gaming, smartphones

With AT&T’s commitment to bring more focus to its Android customers, and potential new customers, AT&T will develop a new gaming platform specifically for Android devices. They won’t be doing this alone, as they’ll be partnering with existing Android gaming platform OpenFeint to deliver the goods to AT&T’s 65 million registered users.

AT&T commented that they currently have a community of over 15,000 developers already contributing to the new Android gaming platform, however didn’t comment on when this will be available to AT&T’s Android community.

We’ll keep you all informed!

[via WSJ]

Arcade Mode comes to Fruit Ninja for Android

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 21st 2011, 9:47am
tagged Android, arcade mode, games, gaming, OpenFeint, OpenFeint Android games, update

Fruit Ninja has added Arcade Mode to its game play menu, which users have been waiting a few months for since it came to Android. Fruit Ninja features three packed gameplay modes – Classic, Zen and the new Arcade, featuring powerups including Freeze, Frenzy and Double Score! The bonus Dojo section includes unlockable blades and backgrounds, and you can also unlock achievements and post scores to the online leaderboards with Openfeint.

Have fun!

Android Market Link

[via TalkAndroid Apps]

Angry Birds board game on sale this Spring

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 10th 2011, 11:21pm
tagged Android, android games, angry birds, angrybirds, board game, games, gaming, mattel, rovio, toy, Toys

Rovio knows how to capitalize on an opportunity and make a few bucks. Mattel, the hugely popular toy manufacturer, is going to be taking Rovio’s Angry Birds from the digital realm and making it a board game for us to enjoy when we forget our smartphones and tablets at home while away on a fishing trip.

The game will be as easy as the software is, in the way one person simply tries to knock down their opponents bricks, layers and pigs to gain points. First person to 1000 points wins. Pretty simple hey? It’s expected to launch this May in stores, and will only cost you approximately $14.99. Fun!

[via intomobile]

Sony Xperia PlayStation Phone seen on video here

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 10th 2011, 5:11pm
tagged Android, android 2.3, Emulator, emulators, ericsson, games, gaming, Gingerbread, Google android, GoogleAndroid, leak, playstation, playstation emulator, playstation emulators, playstation phone, PlaystationEmulator, PlaystationEmulators, PlaystationPhone, ps emulator, ps emulators, ps phone, PsEmulator, PsEmulators, PSP, psp phone, PSPhone, PspPhone, ROM Buddy, RomBuddy, sony, sony ericsson, SonyEricsson, video

There’s been a lot of news over the last couple of months regarding the anticipated, but as of yet not completely confirmed, PlayStation Phone. It’s been seen on video in the past, branded with Sony Xperia family, speculated for a Spring 2011 release, and now caught on camera again playing PSOne titles.

The games are being played through what looks like a ROM or emulator, with PSOne titles Resident Evil 2 and Rage Racer. And although this still isn’t an official model or software release, it still looks pretty cool having it all in one handheld.

Check out the video below.

NVIDIA demos gaming on Tegra2 Motorola ATRIX and LG Optimus 2x

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 7th 2011, 3:23pm
tagged Android, android 2.3, droid, Droid Bionic, dual-core, games, gaming, Gingerbread, LG, LG Optimus 2X, motorola, motorola atrix, nvidia, tegra2, video

At CES in Vegas, NVIDIA has been a big player with the release of the most powerful mobile processor on stage with its Tegra2 dual-core. The Tegra2 processor is currently being displayed within the Motorola ATRIX, Droid Bionic and LG Optimus 2x, all with huge specs. NVIDIA has taken the opportunity at CES to demo gaming on these smartphones as well, since NVIDIA really is about gaming graphics, and just making its way into more of a mobile market hardware supplier. With that being said, move over to Engadget where you can watch the video demo of these powerful devices and how well they operate with the Tegra2 1GHz dual-core within.

[via Engadget]

OnLive Gaming Streaming service on VIZIO Android devices

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 4th 2011, 10:27pm
tagged Android, apple, ces, CES 2011, gaming, iOS, ipad, onlive, smartphones, streaming, tablets, vizio

OnLive, gaming streaming service, has announced it will be available on Vizio Android Devices as of today. Vizio announced its range of Android devices here yesterday as well, making these announcements just the beginning of a wonderfully tech full week at CES 2011.

OnLive’s has this statement;

With the click of a remote control, or a tap on a tablet or phone touchscreen, VIZIO owners will be immediately transported into the OnLive Game Service, with the same state-of-the-art, instant game experience you get with the OnLive MicroConsole TV adapter, PCs, Macs®, and the iPad®. In fact, you’ll be able to save your OnLive game on one device, and instantly resume it on another device. Seamlessly.

OnLive has been available to Apple iOS devices, but with the gaining popularity of Android, especially in the tablet markets to rival iPad, them making the move to Android was only a matter of time.

[via Android Central]

Tips, tricks and tutorials: Getting started with your new Android phone

by Dustin Karnes on Dec 26th 2010, 2:13pm
tagged Andorid, apps, gaming, get, gmail, new, Phone, Root, rooting, security, started, tip, tips, trick, tricks, tutorial, tutorials

So, you opened up that present on Christmas, and found a brand new, shiny Android phone inside. Sure, you kissed them on the cheek and told them it’s everything you’ve ever wanted, but now what? Fortunately, we’re here to help you out in getting started with your awesome new smartphone.

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Create Your Own App for Android With Weezaap

by Jesse Bauer on Dec 24th 2010, 12:59pm
tagged Android Applications, android apps, Android smartphones, applications, dvelopment, EA, gaming, weezapp

Okay, so you’re not a developer (like me), but you’ve always thought you could make a decent looking app to share with your friends. Unless you’re next in line for the Product Manager of EA Games, you may never get the opportunity to express you’re digital creative side….but wait…perhaps you can still.

Weezapp may change that for you, by allowing you to create an account with them online, and uploading pictures that you can bundle into an App format, depending on the platform you use, and send it out to whomever you like through email or SMS! Yes, you can now finally get your digital memories all wrapped up in a nice little app bundle to give to your favorite person(s). Want to show your co-workers what you did, or didn’t do , in Las Vegas? Want to show that special someone you care enough about them to stalk them and take photos without their knowledge, only for you to create an app dedicated to them and send it to their Android device so they can find out just how creepy you really are? (I Kidd…)

In all fairness, it’s a pretty good idea and all it’ll cost you is 4.99 EUR per year (approx. $6.50 USD), and you’re able to logon and begin creating your app. Pretty easy, and you don’t have to be a developer to do it!

Android devices supported are as follows;HTC Desire/Z/HD, Nexus One/S, Motorola Droid/X, Samsung Galaxy S.

Check it out for yourself here

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