Magic Leap acquires Mimesys to boost spatial computing offerings
The augmented reality company Magic Leap has acquired Mimesys, a Belgium-based startup behind co-presence technology that brings hologram-like projections to AR conferences.
While a handful of companies have already tried their hand at integrating personalized avatars into VR and AR calls and conferences, Mimesys’ tech allows those using Magic Leap One AR headsets to see realistic 3D avatars based on actual images of a call’s participants.
Though terms of the acquisition weren’t released, a press release from Magic Leap notes that the move significantly boosts the company’s co-presence and communication offerings.
“As we expand the spatial computing ecosystem, integrating a best in class communication and collaboration solution helps us to further fulfill the promise of the next computing platform,” said Magic Leap chief product officer Omar Khan in a statement.
May 10th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1905 Update (1905.190509-1730)
Starting at 7:30 p.m. PST today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1905 Xbox One system update (19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1905\18362.3054.190509-1730) Read on for more about the new features, fixes and known issues in the latest 1905 system update.
DETAILS:
OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1905\18362.3054.190509-1730
Available: 7:30PM PDT 5/10/19
Mandatory Date/Time: 3:00 AM PDT 5/12/19
Fixes:
Audio
Some users may have been impacted recently by their Dolby Atmos for Home Theater audio setting reverting to another audio setting. We have made a fix recently and are looking to our Insider Audience to verify it.
If you intend to use Dolby Atmos for Home Theater, please check out your Audio Settings and make sure it is enabled. If you are continuing to have problems enabling it, please file a bug.
My Games and Apps – Video Apps
We have fixed the issue with video corruption showing in apps such as Youtube and Netflix with 4k playback.
System
Localization fixes.
Known Issues:
Audio
Headsets are not being assigned to the users profiles and not working correctly.
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 05-20-2019, 07:58 AM - Forum: Lounge
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[Today Only] The Best Game Deals In GameStop's Pro Day Flash Sale
GameStop Pro members, that annual membership is about to come in handy big time. GameStop just launched a one-day Pro Day Sale in stores and online today, May 18, with some pretty solid deals on PS4, Switch, and Xbox One games; consoles; Funko figures; and more. Plus, you'll get extra credit when trading in consoles, games, and accessories. Here's an overview of all the deals available now.
If you were planning to purchase a Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, or PS4 soon, you'll save some money at GameStop in the form of a $25 gift card (Switch), $50 gift card (Xbox One), or $20 off (PS4, if you bundle it with PS Plus). Various gaming accessories are also discounted, including headsets, controllers, chairs, and blue light-blocking glasses. Funko Pop Vinyl figures are $9 each, and collector's boxes are 50% off.
Finally, Pro members can receive 10% more trade-in credit for games and accessories (that bumps it to 20% credit for Pro members, and 30% credit for any existing Elite Pro members). You'll also get $300 trade credit for a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, $225 credit for a Switch or PS4 Slim, $175 credit for an original PS4 or Xbox One S, and $125 credit for an original Xbox One.
As a reminder, GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro membership costs $15 per year and doubles your points earned with every purchase, boosts your trade-in credit by an additional 10%, decreases the cost of pre-owned games and accessories by 10%, and more. If you're interested in any of these Pro Day deals and don't have a membership, you can always enroll during checkout.
Rumour: A Sequel To Detective Pikachu Is Already In Development
If you haven’t seen the live-action movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu yet, you might want to hurry up. After an electrifying opening weekend, ComicBook.com is reporting a sequel is already in the early stages of development.
According to the source, multiple individuals involved in the original production have confirmed Legendary Entertainment is moving forward with a second outing, once again starring the electric rodent voiced by Ryan Reynolds. Apart from this, there’s no other information about the film and Legendary itself did not respond when contacted by the website.
This follows on from an exclusive on The Hollywood Reporter website earlier this year, suggesting Legendary Entertainment had reportedly hired Oren Uziel to write a script for the sequel. Uziel previously worked on films such as 22 Jump Street, The Cloverfield Paradox and is also responsible for the live-action CGI adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog.
The latest news also lines up with rumours about expanding the Pokémon universe with additional films, including one live-action CGI movie based on the original Game Boy video games.
The big question is, would you like to see more live-action movies based on the Pokémon series? Tell us below.
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Pokemon Go Week-Long Raid Event Announced, Features Two Shiny Pokemon
Pokemon Go's next Community Day is this weekend, but that isn't the only event on the horizon. Niantic has announced it is holding an Extraordinary Raid Week for the mobile game beginning Tuesday, May 21, and it'll give players a chance to earn special bonuses for participating in Raids--and even catch a couple of Shiny Pokemon.
The Extraordinary Raid Week kicks off at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST and runs until the same time the following Tuesday, May 28. During that week, new Pokemon will be featured as Raid bosses. Bronzor, for instance, will appear in Tier 1 Raids, and you may even come across its Shiny form, while the rare Clampearl will be one of the possible Tier 2 Raid bosses. On top of that, you'll receive twice the usual amount of Stardust and XP for participating in Raids.
There are also a couple of dedicated events within the broader Raid week. On Wednesday, May 22, Niantic will host a special Raid Hour from 6-7 PM local time, during which there will be more Raids occurring than usual. Then on Saturday, May 25, a special Lapras Raid will occur from 11 AM-2 PM local time. During that time, Lapras will appear as a Raid boss, and you may even come across a Shiny one. Additionally, you'll receive up to five Raid Passes from Gyms during the event. You can find more details on the Pokemon Go website.
In the meantime, the next Pokemon Go Community Day takes place this Sunday, May 19. The featured Pokemon this month is Torchic, the Fire-type starter from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. If you manage to evolve it into a Blaziken up to an hour after the event ends, it'll learn the powerful Fire attack Blast Burn. On top of that, you'll receive triple the normal amount of Stardust for catching Pokemon during the Community Day.
The Legendary Gen 4 lake trio Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie are also still available in the game. Each one is appearing as a Raid battle in certain parts of the world until May 27. Azelf is currently available in the Americas and Greenland; Mesprit is spawning across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; and Uxie is appearing in the Asia-Pacific region.
Katana Zero Is Receiving A “Significant Update” At The End Of This Month
Katana Zero has been one of the standout indie releases of 2019. Now, a little over a month after its release on the Switch and PC, the game’s developer Askiisoft has revealed a significant update is arriving at the end of May.
This will include a brand new hard mode, speedrun mode and a fixed optional stealth level. Apart from this, you’ll also be able to pet a cat. Here’s the official announcement along with some extra details:
The Switch eShop release in Australia and New Zealand also gets a mention. As we found out a few days ago, the ban on the game has been overturned by the Classification Board in this region, after being refused last month.
Are you looking forward to this free update? Have you finished Katana Zero yet? Tell us down below.
Winter-Themed Update Adds A Frosty New Location And Team To Xenon Racer
When Xenon Racer arrived on the Switch eShop in March, it looked like a potato and ran like one, too. In an attempt to fix up this mess, 3DClouds added a Quality/Performance display option to this version of the game.
Now that the Switch iteration has been slightly improved, the developer has refocused its attention on the first free content update – adding in the new “Grand Alps” location, featuring three new racing tracks and a new racing team. Here’s the trailer:
From now on, players can drift and boost through the Italian Alps in the imposing new “Grand Alps” location. Here, it’s possible to race on three different new tracks in both directions, with spectacular views of snowy mountain tops, ski-lifts and lush pine forests. An additional racing team is added to Xenon Racer as well, racing with the brand new Winterwing car in both normal and performance mode.
This free update is the first of three. In June, several new customisation options (such as additional rims and liveries) will be added and later on, in July, another new location will be added – including several new tracks and an additional car model.
Will you be trying out Xenon Racer now that free content has been added to the game? Tell us below.
Microsoft Reveals Minecraft Earth, A New Pokemon Go-Style AR Game
So that Minecraft AR game that's been teased for a while--that we touch on in our explanation as to why the survival game is one of the 21st century's most influential titles--has been officially revealed. Microsoft revealed a new trailer for the game, called Minecraft Earth, which can be watched below. The free-to-play iOS and Android game lets you explore the real world and build within it with Minecraft blocks. A closed beta is scheduled for this summer.
As you explore in Minecraft Earth, you can find treasure chests, clusters of blocks, or mobs that the company has nicknamed "Tappables." You can also stumble across Adventures, which overlay a full Minecraft-like area with resources to collect and mobs to dispatch. As you take on Adventures, you'll gain experience to progress in your career. The studio also promises new mobs and variants especially for Minecraft Earth.
Obviously it wouldn't be Minecraft without building, and in Minecraft Earth you can build permanent structures on Build Plates. These let you make small environments on your tabletop or expand them to life-size scale when placed on the ground. It also promises multiplayer.
You can sign up for a chance to participate in the beta through the official site. Signing up gets you an Earth skin that can be claimed within 24 hours. In a FAQ, Microsoft says the game will not use loot boxes. It also addresses safety concerns.
"We take safety seriously and are taking measures to make Minecraft Earth an enjoyable and reliable experience for all our players," the FAQ states. "Players and parents will be able to use Account Management to adjust safety and privacy settings. A reporting system will allow players to report any concerns in-game and on our website. In addition, we will also have a moderation team working 24/7 to manage and respond to reports."
Random: The Internet Is Obsessed With Nintendo’s Good Boy, Undodog
One of the highlights during the recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation was the confirmation of Undodog, a good boy who is one of the many helpful characters Mario will encounter in the brand new story mode.
If you’re not familiar with Undodog (also known as Undo Dog), he first appeared in the 1992 Super Nintendo title, Mario Paint on the Super Nintendo. Since then, he’s made cameo appearances in the WarioWare series and has also featured in Super Mario Maker on the Wii U and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. His primary function, if it wasn’t already obvious, is to undo the player’s last action.
Since appearing in Super Mario Maker 2’s 3D story world, the internet has once again gone wild for Undodog – with many Nintendo fans on social media creating artwork for the character and crying out for his inclusion as a DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Some even want him to be featured in his own standalone game, while others have theories he might be the villain in Super Mario Maker’s sequel. Here’s a round-up of the tweets about Undodog on Twitter:
One Smash Bros. Ultimate player even made a stage based on this underdog:
Were you excited when you saw Undodog pop up on-screen during the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct? How about Mr. Eraser? Tell us down in the comments.
