Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Reviews On Q Is Moving!



That's right, we've upgraded!  For anyone looking for the amazing crew at ROQ, we're using our recently acquired domain name, and our half-a-year-old server properly at http://www.ReviewsOnQ.com!

With that, we say good riddance to Blogger, and usher in the many years of independence!

Oh, and if you were wondering, we do have a sexy new layout.  That's right.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Love Nintendo's 3DS? Enough To Pay $70 Per Title?


Imagine a world where the handheld titles are costing you more than the console titles.  Now imagine that if it were real, but you had to pay it in Yen.  If you were expecting a lot out of the 3DS, you would be right, as it has shown some amazing potential so far in system performance, but clearly the system, as it is releasing soon internationally, is showing it's downsides day after day.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

ROQ Sports: Techmo 2011 Playoffs.

Posted earlier on Kotaku.com, I could not help but repost it here for our viewers on ROQ.  A hilarious reinterpretation of the biggest playoff highlight this week in the NFL.

CES 2011: SATA 6 GB/s Just Became Obsolete!


OCZ Technology, a major worldwide distributor of Random Access Memory (RAM), Solid State Disks (SSD), and many other forms of computer component, have announced during this CES conference arguably the most important breakthrough in computing on the year.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Images Surface!

Well that didn't take long. Looks like the internet has got a way with images now a days. Screens of the newest Game Informer Mag have surfaced showing the newest and recently announced Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in all its new engine glory. Hit the link to see the HQ images!

Killzone 3's Story Trailer

If theres a game thats gritty and dark but beautiful at the same time, it no doubt is called Killzone 3. Continuing the war of Humans vs Helgast, Killzone 3 takes you, the player, and throws you into the thick of it with visceral results! Confused on where the story will go after defeating Emperor Scolar Visari at the end of Killzone 2? Hit the jump to get a little taste of whats to come!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Resident Evil Revelations 3DS Gameplay

Have you wondered how Resident Evil: Revelations, one of many launch titles for the 3DS, is going to actually look when being played? I have, especially after watching the trailer at E3 in person and being caught off guard by the detailed graphics the little handheld was producing. Hit the jump to see the video and get a few more details.

Hacker GeoHot Shows Us His PS3 Homebrew

Famed iphone hacker GeoHot has released a video of his custom firmware running on PlayStation 3. This doesn't do much but it does show that that tools are now out there and the Playstation 3 is truly wide open for hackers/pirates to tinker with. Hit the jump for the video.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Android OS: Google fixes 2.2 texts going awry!


Thank goodness for those people with Android 2.2, and timed just before gingerbread's release, Google has figured out it's error in coding, and will be patching the infamous text messaging error soon.  After 6 months of the issue being prevalent, Google set the issue to a "Critical" level issue a short four days ago, and thankfully came through with a solution quickly.

CES 2011: Samsung Holds It's Smartphones for Barcelona!


Within the last few days, the world has seen a slew of new cellular devices coming out of CES 2011.  Samsung, however, wasn't showing up to the fight in the category.  We've seen televisions, tablets, and an assortment of other devices, but no cellulars.  Why you ask? Samsung has decided it will be better for it not to get lost in the sea of new mobiles if they announce their new devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.  Coming along just around the corner, February 14th will be the day to look for Samsung's hottest new super-phone devices.  The question ROQ has to ask to Samsung's marketing devision: Will everyone's hearts already be set on the Atrix and Droid Bionic, or LG's Optimus 2X handset before Samsung even gets in the game?  Looks like we'll have to wait and see.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

CES 2011: What Microsoft Is Doing Right? A 60 Second Display.


So you've certainly by now heard from ROQ the full story on Microsoft's Keynote at CES 2011, however, I wanted to venture into the quite brief details Microsoft released on it's most innovative device in show - The "Surface."  This device is the mother of all tablet PCs, with greater scale than most people might use, and greater technology that has grown even stronger in the last three years.

"Playstation Phone?" Who needs a Sony Press Conference!


A mere two days after being leaked on a Chinese website, the Sony-Ericson Xperia phone has been leaked fully in all it's glory.  Leaked this time by Chinese website IT168, the phone dubbed, "Playstation Phone," due to it's analog touch pads, and PSP Go-esque layout, will boast more horsepower than was originally displayed with Neocore some months back.  Processing with what is presumed to be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1 Ghz core, a Qualcomm Adreno 205 GPU, and 512 MB of RAM, this phone as it compares to today's press-released phones might not stack up as well as we'd hoped.

ROQast 19: Tony G., Kickin' Axe!



Special episode featuring Tony Grice from EpicBattleAxe.com

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Onlive in a Vizio? Check out the video.



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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

CES 2011: Microsoft Full Showing

Microsoft brought every thing and its grand mother to this year's CES 2011 and ROQ was here to capture it all! From transforming tablet PCs, and a preview of the next version of Windows, to the Xbox Kinect's newest features and up dates, there was a lot to show and more in between. Hit the jump to read more!

CES 2011: Microsoft Comes Up Short.


In a day full of excitement with new and amazing changes in the mobile market, Microsoft today brought us more of the same from devices that already exist, and we ask, "Why, Microsoft, why?"

CES 2011: Sony Showing

Sony just held it's press conference for CES 2011, and thats pretty much all I can say. Hit the jump for some info on what was shown!

CES 2011: Motorola Showing.


Announced earlier today, along in AT&T's Developer Summit, the pair of companies announced the first device on the list today - the Motorola Atrix 4G.  Designed in direct competition with LG's behemoth, the Atrix will be using a dual-core processor as well as sporting 1 GB of RAM, and a massive 16 GB of onboard memory.  Details would arise later as to the specifics of this device.

ROQ Mobile: What does (Android) Honeycomb offer? An OS for tablets only!



Looks like Google is making a pretty good showing on the first version of Android built specifically for the upcoming tablet wave!  Let's just hope that it can transition into all the devices just announced at CES 2011, because we've got quite a list!

ROQ Mobile: LG announces two revolutionary new smartphones.


If you're a ROQ frequenter, by now you'll know that we've been speaking of LG's new flagship smartphone for months.  The Optimus 2X is the most revolutionary piece of mobile hardware to come along in a year.  Featuring the first ever Tegra 2 processor in a mobile device, LG's highest end product now officially will be running on a dual-core processor!  Clocked at 1 GHz, this behemoth should be leaving all other smartphones in the dust behind it, while being able to decode full 1080P high definition and play it back on your TV over it's built-in HDMI output.  The 2X features an 8 MP rear facing camera, and 1.3 MP cam forward facing.  Don't forget about storage, as this phone boasts plenty of it at 8 GB of internal, with 32 GB expandable.

LG releases the "Smart TV" officially at CES 2011.

The Smart TV by LG can unlock a world of new features for any individual who may have a TV that's just a bit too old to use apps internally.  Going up against systems like Apple TV, and Sony's SMP-N100, LG's device will enable you to use services available in most of their higher-end model TVs, such as Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, Youtube, and CinemaNow.  Additionally, features like Hulu Plus, Amazon VOD (Video On Demand), NHL GameCenter, NBA Game Live, and MBL.TV.

LG Launches it's first portable Blu-Ray player!


Without many details, LG has announced that it will be offering up a BD player you can pack with you when you go for a ride.  No details have arisen on extra features that may be enabled on the device, such as Wi-Fi for BD-Live, or any streaming media possibilities.  As a price is also yet to be determined, ROQ will continue to update for CES coverage, so expect this post to change.  On the plus side, at least Panasonic doesn't have a monopoly on this small market any longer!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

OnLive MicroConsole now 33% off!


Speaking of sick deals on already cheap hardware, the console is only $66 through Sunday.  Don't miss out on this deal, as OnLive is about to get HUGE with it's recent claim to become a VIA Plus app for new Vizio TVs.

If you were't planning on buying a new TV, and wanted to get your hands on a great investment console, you can't miss this deal.  Trust us, we're founding members, and active users of the service.

Gaming on the go. Will it kill the Windows OS?


With Windows 8 looming and expected to be a full touch screen OS, I found myself pondering what might come of the PC industry.  Remember the days that you would call a tablet a PC?  I do, and that's how the world seems to be turning.  With W8 becoming a full touch platform, can it hold up against the likes of Android OS, iOS, and other small platforms on this format?  This is what I'm prepared to find out.

DC Universe Beta Ending Tomorrow!

DC Universe Online is almost here and that can only mean one thing, the beta is ending. Tomorrow, January 5th is the day Sony Online Entertainment shuts down its servers in preparation for the game's official US launch on January 11th. Sony's not going to let all of its beta testers go out with a bang though, hit the jump to read more about the epic plans they have!

Heres Your New Tomb Raider Screen Shots


View more of the article at the source link.
Source: GameInformer

Rumor: Verizon Getting Rid Of Upgrades?

As of January 6th the "New Every 2" as well as the early phone upgrades on Verizon shall cease to exist. Thats according to a report by AndroidCentral.com who claim to have a picture of a slide in the Verizon employee training program. Hit the source to read more about this supposed travesty.

Source: Android Central

Vizio & Onlive Team Up!

If you thought gaming consoles might be a thing of the past, you might be right. Onlive, the cloud-based video gaming service, is now teaming up with America's number one Hi Def television manufacturer for some instant gaming without the need of a micro console or computer! Hit the link for more details on the deal.

Rumor: Will Windows 8 be at CES? The Times thinks so!

According to a blog at the New York Times Online, early rumors suggest that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer might demo a tablet this week which features the new Windows 8 operating system designed for touch devices. To quote the blog "Another person with knowledge of Microsoft’s plans said Steve Ballmer might demonstrate a tablet and other companion devices running the next operating system, Windows 8."

Rumor Has It: AvatarKinect.

Posed earlier on GlimpseDog.com, two images have surfaced of a new announcement at CES 2011 from Microsoft.  It appears that Microsoft will be dropping in a possible update to the 360 console to enable the use of AvatarKinect in the coming months.  What is AvatarKinect?  That's the million dollar question that absolutely everyone is looking to find out!

Game Dev Story Gets Another Sequel. Out Now In Japan.


Surprise, surprise.  With the wild popularity of Game Dev Story, developer Kairosoft released a sequel recently, that puts you and your staff on the other spectrum of the games industry, sales! Hit the link to get some fresh details!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Who wants a 3DS? He did. Wanna see it?

Around the net, as you can see, the 3DS has fallen into the evil hands of the everyman!  Earlier today a video and images leaked on a Chinese website that has been supposedly sourced back to someone who 'does not' work in a factory which is producing the hardware.  Check out the video below.

http://3ds.tgbus.com/news/201101/20110103210756.shtml
(Untranslated - Chinese)

Best. Remote. Ever. CES 2011 Preview

Rumor has it, posted on IGN.com, that the Vizio television company will be releasing two new remotes and a super-cheap 3D TV series.  Why do we at ROQ love this news?

ROQast 18: Totally Sick!



 

 

 

 

 

 



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Angry Birds Hits PSP & PS3 Next Week!

Talk about short notice, today the Playstation Blog and Rovio announced that come next week the highly successful mobile game Angry Birds will be coming to Sony's two consoles. Hit the jump for more details on this high flying announcement!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

BulletStorm Dev Diary Gets In Your Face!

BulletStorm is Epic Games newest IP. Epic made the Gears of War series. Put two and two together and you'll realize these people know how to make an over the top shooter with lots of blood. Hit the link to see the newest and probably NSFW developer diary video just released!

UK PlayStation Mobile App Confirmed! US a Possibility?

Good news if your both a PlayStation fan as well as an Android fan, PlayStationLifeStyle.net is reporting that Sony is planning to bring an Official PlayStation App to the European Android market as well as the iPhone and iPod Touch. Theres also a very good chance of a US launch as well! Hit the link for more details on this interesting application.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Ubi drops the constant ping during offline play on PC. Pirates rejoice!

DRM requirements for Ubisoft titles will now no longer require a constant internet connection to operate.

Android vs. iOS - Watch your clocks.

Twitter is enraged!  iPhone users, pray for a quick update.  As of midnight-oh-one on January first, the iPhone and other iOS 4.2.1 version devices will not have a 100% working alarm.  There are currently reports posting from your everyman that your iOS device will be unreliable on both single alarm and repeating alarm options in each device.