| Crytek's CryEngine 3 makes it easier than ever for devs to build games as pretty as Crysis Jun 8th 2012, 02:58  It's not every day you get to speak with the folks who make one of the most advanced game engines in the world, but today at E3, Crytek (you know, the folks responsible for Crysis) let us in on some of the secrets behind its latest game platform, CryEngine 3. We sat down with Kirthy Iyer, an animation technologist at Crytek, and had him walk us through some of CE3's tools that are enabling publishers to build games for any platform -- including PC, PS3 or Xbox 360 -- faster and better than ever. Among the highlights are a "multi-layer navigation mesh" that automates the movements of AI-controlled game characters, and super realistic water rendering technologies. We could go on singing CryEngine's praises, but instead we'll let you get all the details from Mr. Iyer in the video after the break. Enjoy. Continue reading Crytek's CryEngine 3 makes it easier than ever for devs to build games as pretty as Crysis Crytek's CryEngine 3 makes it easier than ever for devs to build games as pretty as Crysis originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Microsoft Office becomes first non-Metro application within Windows Store, kinda disappoints Jun 8th 2012, 02:27  You knew it was going to happen, but Microsoft Office 2010 has officially taken roost in the Windows Store, which is made part of Microsoft's next-gen OS known as Windows 8. What makes its arrival noteworthy, however, is the fact that the productivity suite marks the first of the traditional desktop applications available in the digital storefront. Integration leaves much to be desired, however, as you can't actually make the purchase within the Windows Store. Instead, users are kicked over to Microsoft's website, where they're prompted to choose between different editions of Office, which range in price between $119 and $499. In other words, the latest "inclusion" is a half-hearted attempt at best. Still, if you like the idea of a full-fledged desktop productivity suite and LibreOffice simply won't cut the mustard, it's yet one more opportunity to plunk down some cash for the aging software. Microsoft Office becomes first non-Metro application within Windows Store, kinda disappoints originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  CNET | Email this | Comments | | Judge puts the kibosh on one Apple vs. Motorola patent trial (maybe, tune in next week) Jun 8th 2012, 01:42  In an (all too rare, if you ask us) occurrence, US Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner has tentatively decided to dismiss an Apple patent infringement case against Motorola. Both sides were seeking damages in the case, and the decision to dismiss it "with prejudice" would mean neither side could refile these claims again. According to his ruling in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, neither side could credibly establish its damages so he's putting a stop to things before it ever goes in front of a jury. That said, he will issue a more in depth ruling next week and noted that he could still change his mind. For our sanity alone we hope he does not, although it ultimately won't matter much with so many other smartphone patent lawsuits involving these companies filling up dockets in courts around the globe. Judge puts the kibosh on one Apple vs. Motorola patent trial (maybe, tune in next week) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Bloomberg, Reuters | Email this | Comments | | T-Mobile 1,900MHz 3G lights up Moscone West in time for WWDC, carrier swears it's a happy accident Jun 8th 2012, 01:37  T-Mobile may be planning to deploy 1,900MHz HSPA+ across the whole of its network, but it sure has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. The carrier has confirmed that it just recently started testing the refarmed frequency for 3G in San Francisco's Moscone Center West -- you know, where a certain Apple conference will be taking place next week. While no one is realistically expecting Apple to unveil a T-Mobile iPhone deal at WWDC, the testing will conveniently let anyone with an iPhone on T-Mobile (whether international or US unlocked) get data at full blast while they're learning about Xcode updates and Gatekeeper. A spokesperson tells 9to5 Mac that the expanded access is "just coincidental," and we're inclined to believe the statement. Just don't be caught off guard if San Francisco is blanketed in 1,900MHz T-Mobile 3G by the time a new iPhone model swings around. [Image credit: Scott Schiller, Flickr] T-Mobile 1,900MHz 3G lights up Moscone West in time for WWDC, carrier swears it's a happy accident originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 9to5 Mac | Email this | Comments | |
