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Avatar Sequel's Spectacular First Concept Art Revealed
The sequel to James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi blockbuster Avatar has been in development for many years, and it's still nearly two years until it hits theaters. But while we're unlikely to see any footage the movie for some time, the first concept art has been released.
The images were revealed by Cameron at the tech trade show CES in Las Vegas. They are views of the planet Pandora, with a focus on the its oceans. While specific plot details about the movie are under-wraps, we know that it will set in and around the sea, and there's no denying that this artwork is spectacular. Check the images out below, via the franchise's official Twitter feed:
In the #Avatar sequels, you won’t just return to Pandora — you’ll explore new parts of the world. Check out these brand new concept art pieces for a sneak peek at what’s to come. pic.twitter.com/bfZPWVa7XZ
The Avatar sequel hits theaters on December 17, 2021. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang will reprise their roles from the first movie, and will be joined by Kate Winslet, Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, and Jemaine Clement. Production on the live-action parts of the movie wrapped in November.
There are also another three Avatar movies scheduled for 2023, 2025, and 2027 releases. However, Cameron has previously stated that the latter two films depend on the box office performance of the first sequel. The first Avatar held the record for the biggest movie of all time for nearly a decade, before it was finally beaten by Avengers: Endgame last year.
In related news, the Avatar Twitter account recently confirmed that Ubisoft's new open-world Avatar game, which is being developed by The Division studio Massive, is still in the works. Ubisoft has been quiet on the project for a long time, so some wondered if plans were scrapped. The game was announced in 2017 and is currently known only as The Avatar Project.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 01-07-2020, 03:42 PM - Forum: Windows
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CES 2020: Acer adds two new ultraslim notebooks to its Swift series
At CES, Acer unveiled two new Swift 3 models in its popular ultra-portable notebook series: a 13.5-inch model (SF313-52/G) powered by the latest 10th Generation Intel Core processors and a 14-inch model (SF314-42) powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors.
Acer Swift 3 (SF313-52/G)
The Acer Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) clocks in at 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and 2.62 pounds (1.19 kg) and delivers a high 83.65% screen-to-body ratio. The screen’s 3:2 aspect ratio gives 18% more room, in the form of vertical height, to read on.
It includes the latest NVIDIA graphics and a long-lasting battery that offers users up to 16 hours of productivity [1]. It also supports fast-charging, providing up to four hours of use on just a 30-minute charge [2] and Windows Hello via a fingerprint reader for easier and more secure logins.
Once logged in, a full function USB Type-C port gives users fast data transfer speeds over Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 or DisplayPort.
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) is just 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) light and 0.65 inches (16.55 mm) thin and comes in a lightweight metal chassis. The screen features a high screen-to-body ratio with ultra-narrow bezels.
It has up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and up to a 512 GB PCle SSD. It also supports more secure and faster logins via Windows Hello, and Wake on Voice, allowing users to interact with Cortana when the screen is off.
[1] Listed battery life is based on MobileMark 2014 productivity mode testing with wireless on. Details of MobileMark 2014 testing are available at www.bapco.com. Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only. Actual battery life varies by model, configuration, application, power management settings, operating conditions and features used. A battery’s maximum capacity decreases with time and use.
[2] “Use” refers to video playback and “charge-time” is under the condition of the device being switched off during charging.
PlatinumGames Has “Several Big Announcements” To Share In Early 2020
Waiting for more news on the highly-anticipated Bayonetta 3 has become a bit torturous now, but we got a ray of sunlight in December last year when Hideki Kamiya revealed that development is “going really well”. That’s reassuring, but we need to see new footage pronto; since it got announced during The Game Awards 2017, there has been little tangible news on the game, although we’ll forgive PlatinumGames as it did bring us the rather lovely Astral Chain.
Hopefully, more news could be on the way very soon indeed. In a chat with Inside Games (translated by Siliconera), PlatinumGames president Kenichi Sato has mentioned “several big announcements” for early 2020, which will surely include something on the upcoming sequel:
“Last year, we said that 2019 would be a year where the curtain rises for a new stage for PlatinumGames. We’re a bit late on that, but I believe we’ll have several big announcements to deliver early in the new year, so please look forward to that.”
Well this all seems very exciting indeed – perhaps we’ll even see the Umbra Witch fully return in style during 2020. Fingers crossed.
Let us know if you’re pumped for PlatinumGames’ upcoming announcements with a comment below.
Black Friday had a ton of Xbox One bundle deals. Microsoft's official deal on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X consoles came with various games depending on the bundle, and retailers threw in even more incentives to get you to buy one at their store. Those deals were some of the lowest prices we'd ever seen for Microsoft's pair of devices, so it's nice to see one of the best Xbox One deals has returned for 2020.
The Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition is back in stock right now at Ebay, and it's available for just $198. Listed by reputable seller AntOnline, this is a brand-new console that comes with a full warranty and free standard shipping. This deal has been up for a few days, and limited quantity is left, so don't wait if you missed out on this bundle during Black Friday. Please note you'll have to add the item to your cart to see the discounted price during checkout.
Xbox One S with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition | $198 ($300)
For comparison, the same bundle is still $300 at Microsoft. The Deluxe Edition of the game on its own normally sells for $70, so getting the whole package for just under $200 is a steal. While Xbox One's successor, Xbox Series X, is planned to release at the end of this year, you can't beat this price if you need a console now to play all the games releasing in 2020.
And if you're going to start out with one game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an excellent pick. The new single-player adventure earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's Fallen Order review for its challenging combat, well-rounded characters, and more.
"As it wears on, Fallen Order becomes perhaps the strongest conception of what playing as a Jedi Knight ought to really be like," wrote Phil Hornshaw. "It's true that Fallen Order borrows liberally from other action games, but those elements work together with Respawn's combat and environment design, and a story that finds humanity in the Force and in its characters, to hone in on what makes the world of Star Wars worthy of revisiting again and again. Even with some rough edges, Fallen Order represents one of the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years."
3DBuzz is one of the original online learning resources for computer graphics, programming and game development, first launching way back in 2002. Until recently the site was completely commercial, with prices set on a per course basis or available under a monthly subscription. They announced they will be shutting down, for the most unfortunate of reasons, and have released all of their content for free download.
The 3D Buzz community has been amazing and inspirational for 2 decades. However, all good things…
3D Buzz, Inc has closed its doors. Subscription and recurring payments have already been suspended. This page is our final gift to such a wonderful community. Below you will find download links to all of our available material, free of charge.
Thank you for so many years of support. You are all, truly, the best community anyone could hope for. May we see each other again somewhere in the ether…
From all of us to all of you,
Remember to always look, listen, and learn.
Goodbye, good health, and good luck.
If you visit 3DBuzz.com you may get a security warning, this seems to be linked to an invalid SSL certificate and can be ignored. The entire content of the site add up to over 200+GB in size. As a result, some readers over on Reddit have been working to set up torrents, so if you are interested in grabbing the entire archive of video tutorials, be sure to check out that thread. Otherwise you can download each video one by one in zip format.
Thank you for your generous gift 3DBuzz and our condolences on your loss.
Last chance to apply to be the new Editor of Pocket Tactics!
By Admin06 Jan 2020
It’s my birthday today, so what better way to spend it than by reminding you there’s only a couple of days left to apply for my job! That’s right – Pocket Tactics has got a bright and glorious future ahead of it, but it needs a dedicated Editor to carry it forward. Sadly, that can’t be me anymore, but could it be you?
Why not apply to find out! As a reminder; this is an office based role located at Network N’s headquarters in Bath, United Kingdom. You can read the full job spec on the job listing, but here’s a reminder of the key requirements:
Responsibilities include:
Content creation, including writing, sub-editing, and commissioning
Content planning: overseeing all editorial output, and deciding what the site should cover and when
Managing an in-house editorial team plus a pool of freelancers
Helping to develop and deliver on the editorial strategy for the brand
Identifying and implementing growth strategies for the website
Ensuring all output meets Network N’s high editorial standards, and is delivered on-time and on-budget
Attendance at events, trade shows, etc.
Required skills and experience:
Previous experience in a senior role on a gaming or entertainment website
Experience managing staff members
Exceptional knowledge of and a passion for mobile gaming
Ability to identify and capitalise on emerging trends
Excellent writing and copy editing skills
Proactivity and a strong work ethic
SEO knowledge
If you want to apply, you need to email your CV and a covering letter to careers@network-n.com. This job listing will close on January 8th, 2020.
Pocket Tactics has had an interesting journey since Owen founded it back in 2012 – we’ve fought hard to ride the changing waves of mobile gaming, but the site is in a very healthy place right now and I’m convinced it will take 2020 by storm. It needs someone with more focus than I’m able to give to help it realise its’ potential. If you think that could be you, then step up and tell us why.
Samsung plans to hold its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2020 on Feb. 11, where the company is expected to unveil a new flagship handset and, potentially, a fresh foldable design similar to the Motorola Razr.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked teaser.
Announced on Saturday, Unpacked is set to take place at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Pacific, and promises to deliver “new, innovative devices that will shape the next decade of mobile experiences,” according to Samsung. The company will live stream the event on its website.
Samsung is widely rumored to unveil three new smartphones with Galaxy S11 branding. Like the current Galaxy S10 line, Samsung’s 2020 lineup is expected to arrive with three distinct screen sizes — 6.4, 6.7 and 6.9 inches — and borrow heavily from existing hardware, but each will share a number of technological improvements including 5G connectivity and a massive 5,000 mAh battery.
Camera specs will undoubtedly improve, as insiders suggest the new hardware to feature a 108-megapixel rear-shooter, 5x optical zoom at certain focal lengths and next-generation video software. A front-facing camera is anticipated to reside in a “hole-punch” cutout in the S11’s edge-to-edge display, which itself could see an upgrade with support for 120Hz refresh rates.
There are rumblings that Samsung could expand its foldable phone slate with a new model that bends along its x-axis, similar to the recently resurrected Motorola Razr. The company last year introduced Galaxy Fold, a half-phablet, half-tablet device that folds in two like a book.
Pricing and full specifications have yet to leak, but the S11 will likely be positioned to compete with Apple’s iPhone 11 and 11 Pro smartphones.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 01-07-2020, 07:37 AM - Forum: Windows
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CES 2020: Dell introduces sleek, affordable laptop for gamers
Dell delivered welcome news at CES for new and price-conscious gamers with the announcement of the newly redesigned Dell G5 15 SE (Special Edition). It is the first Dell G Series laptop to feature 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series Mobile Processors (up to 8 cores and 16 threads) paired with the latest AMD Radeon RX 5000M Series graphics. The two chips work seamlessly together using AMD SmartShift technology to optimize performance by automatically shifting power as needed between the Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics, giving gamers precisely what they want at each moment of play.
Dell G5 15 Special Edition
New features worth calling out include the Game Shift macro key, which allows quick launch of game-ready settings for enhanced performance, reducing latency and sharpening images for fast, immersive gaming. Also, Dell’s Alienware Command Center offers a hub for controlling in-game and peripheral lighting settings, integrating nahimic 3D audio to provide a 360 degree sound experience with Audio Recon overlay, and providing a central game library for easy customization.
The G5 15 SE’s thin, sleek redesign features a modern “fighter plane” look wrapped in a premium iridescent silver finish with metallic accents. Along with a 15.6-inch FHD display panel, the new G5 15 SE has an optional 144Hz refresh rate, optional four-zone RGB keyboard with WASD and optional 68WHr battery for those who don’t want to stop when they game on the go.
Did we mention the price? Dell is making the new G5 15 SE truly affordable with a starting price of $799.99 beginning in mid-April.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 01-07-2020, 07:37 AM - Forum: Windows
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CES 2020: ASUS unveils Zephyrus G14 and Ryzen-powered TUF Gaming laptops
ASUS is having a busy day at CES 2020. In the afternoon it announced the Zephyrus G14 from its ASUS ROG brand and new Ryzen-powered TUF Gaming laptops, in addition to the company’s morning announcements of new laptop and desktop computers.
Zephyrus G14
The Zephyrus G14 brings premium innovations to a wider audience with an ultra-slim form factor at just 17.9mm thin and 1.6kg, all without compromising performance. The Zephyrus G14 gaming notebook features RTX graphics for high frame rates when playing popular games, and also lets gamers choose between high refresh or high resolution for their display; the choice of 120Hz refresh rate or WQHD resolution panels allows users to optimize for gaming or creating content. And to deliver nonstop speed, this new laptop is equipped with a ROG-exclusive 4th generation AMD Ryzen processor that has eight cores and 16 threads in a more energy-efficient 35W power envelope.
Making the G14 extra portable are up to 10 hours of battery life, thanks to the ability to charge from compatible Type-C power packs. And the G14 is fine to look at, both aesthetically with subtle styling in Moonlight White or Eclipse Gray, and functionally, with the optional AniMe Matrix display that deepens personalization, enabling users to show custom graphics, animations and other effects across more than a thousand mini LEDs embedded in the lid.
The Zephyrus G14 will be available later in 2020.
ASUS TUF Gaming laptops are known for delivering high performance while standing up to the rigors of life on the go. At CES 2020, ASUS is introducing an all-new TUF Gaming family of laptops focused on further gains in performance, ruggedness and versatility.
TUF Gaming A17
The 15-inch TUF Gaming A15 and F15, along with their 17-inch A17 and F17 siblings, deliver an unprecedented experience for the price. Key to the experience is potent processing power, thanks to a choice between 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile CPUs and upcoming 10th Gen Intel Core processors. NVIDIA Turing-based GPUs up to the GeForce RTX 2060 feed frames into fast displays that refresh at up to 144Hz and use AMD FreeSync technology to ensure smoother, tear-free gaming across a wide range of titles.
Gamers who plan to spend long hours away from an electrical outlet can choose from bigger battery options – despite the smaller size of the units – ranging up to 90Whr, while the compact chassis make the new laptops easy to carry, and rugged, too, with updated military-grade durability testing demonstrating their ability to survive in the field.
For more details on the Zephyrus G14 and the new TUF Gaming laptops, including availability, head over to ASUS Edge Up and the ASUS Newsroom.
Some topics are very popular, no matter when they’re first mentioned. And Fedora Magazine has a few articles that have proven to be popular for a long time.
You’re reading the last article from the “best of 2019” series. But this time, it’s about articles written before 2019, but being very popular in 2019.
All of the articles below have been checked and updated to be correct even now, in early 2020. Let’s dive in!
i3 tiling window manager
Wish to try an alternative desktop? The following article introduces i3 — a tiling window manager that doesn’t require high-end hardware, but is powerful and highly customizable. You’ll learn about the installation process, some initial setup, and a few tricks to get you started.
Would you like to have your shell a bit more organized? Then you might want to try Powerline — a utility that gives you status information, and some visual tweaks to your shell to make it more pleasant and organized.
Do you spend a lot of your time in terminal or a code editor? And is your font making you happy? Discover some beautiful monospace fonts available in the Fedora repositories.
Is the default image viewer on your desktop not working the way you want? The following article shows 17 image viewers available in Fedora — varying from simpler to ones full of features.
Love Fedora but your machine runs Windows or macOS? One option to get Fedora running on your machine is virtualization. Your system keeps running and you’ll be able to access Fedora at the same time in a virtual machine. The following article introduces VirtualBox that can do just that.
