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Oct 31 2013

AMD Catalyst™ 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows®

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Article Number: RN-WIN-B13.11

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​The AM​​D Catalyst™ 13.11 Beta8 Driver can be downloaded from the following links:

​NOTE! This Catalyst Driver is provided “AS IS”, and under the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement provided therewith.​

 

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta8 Driver for Windows

  • ​​Includes all Feature Highlights of the AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta7
  • Resolves intermittent crashes experienced with Battlefield 4 on Windows 8 based systems

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta7 Driver for Windows

  • ​Includes all Feature Highlights of the AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta6
  • Increases AMD CrossFire​™​ scaling up to an additional 20% for Battlefield 4


 Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta​​6 Driver for Windows

  • Includes all Feature Highlights of AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta
  • Includes support for the new prod​ucts:
    • AMD Radeon​™ R9 290X
    • AMD Radeon R9 290
  • ​Performance improvements
    • ​Batman: Arkham Origins – improves performance up to 35% with MSAA 8x enabled
    • Total War™: Rome 2 – improves performance up to 10%
    • Battlefield 3 – improves performance up to 10%
    • GRID 2 – improves performance up to 8.5%
    • DiRT Showdown – improves performance up to 10%
    • Formula 1™ 2013 – improves performance up to 8%
    • DiRT 3 – improves performance up to 7%
    • Sleeping Dogs – improves performance up to 5%​
  • ​Performance improvements for the AMD APU Series (comparing AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta6 to AMD Catalyst 13.9)
    • Luxmark (openCL) – improves performance up to 10%
    • Winzip 17.5 (openCL) – improves performance up to 20%
    • GRID 2 – improves performance up to 4%
    • Battlefield 4 – improves performance up to 5%
    • Lef4Dead – improves performance up to 10%
  • ​​​​Automatic AMD Eyefinity Configuration​
  • Automatic “plug and play” configuration of supported Ultra HD/4K tiled displays

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows

  • ​Includes support for the new products:​
    • AMD Radeon™ R9 280X
    • AMD Radeon R9 270X
    • AMD Radeon R7 260X
    • AMD Radeon R7 250
    • AMD Radeon R7 240
  • Performance improvements for the AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series in the following games:
  • ​Total War™: Rome 2 – improves performance up to 10%
  • Splinter Cell® Blacklist™ – improves performance up to 7% on single GPU and AMD CrossFire™ configurations
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® – improves performance up to 9%

AMD Radeon™ Product Family Compatibility

The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows is compatible with the following AMD products:

​AMD Accelerated Processor (APU) Desktop Product Family

AMD A10 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon™ HD 8000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000D Series

AMD A8 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000D Series

AMD A6 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000D Series

AMD A4 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000D Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000D Series

AMD E2-3000 APU (AMD Radeon HD 8280)

AMD E1-2500 APU (AMD Radeon HD 8240)

AMD E2-2000 APU (AMD Radeon HD 7340)

AMD E1-1200 APU (AMD Radeon HD 7310)

AMD E2-1800 APU (AMD Radeon HD 7340)

AMD E1-300 APU (AMD Radeon HD 6310)

​AMD Radeon™ Discrete Desktop Product Family
​AMD Radeon™ R9 200 Series ​AMD Radeon HD 6500 Series
​AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series

AMD Radeon HD 6300 Series

AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series

 ​AMD Radeon HD 6200 Series
AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series
AMD Radeon HD 7300 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series
AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series

AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series

AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5500 Series

AMD Radeon HD 6600 Series

ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series
AMD Mobility Radeon™ Family Compatibility
AMD Catalyst Mobility is a notebook reference graphics driver with limited support for system vendor specific features. When used with Windows Vista or Windows 7, the user experience may be limited or compromised.  The Installation Verification Software is designed to prevent driver download on certain notebook products. This is to help protect against the installing of drivers that may disable features or functionality provided by the system manufacturer. When used with Windows Vista or Windows 7, the user experience may be limited or compromised. In such a situation, it is recommended to revert back to the driver provided by your system vendor for your specific platform. Please contact your system vendor for the most recent drivers for your notebook.

AMD Mobility Radeon™ Discrete Product Family

AMD Mobility Radeon™ HD 8000M Series

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 7000M Series

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5100 Series

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6900M Series

 

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6800M Series

AMD PowerXpress™ enabled notebooks

AMD Mobility  Radeon HD 6300M Series

using AMD chipsets

AMD Mobility  Radeon HD 6300 Series

 

AMD Mobility  Radeon HD 6200 Series

 

AMD Mobility  Radeon HD 5800 Series

 

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5700 Series

 

AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5600 Series

 

 

 

Consumer Notebooks with AMD Accelerated Processor (APU) Product Family

AMD A10 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon™ HD 8000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000G Series

AMD A8 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000G Series

AMD A6 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000G Series

AMD A4 Series APU
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 8000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 7000G Series
– utilizing AMD Radeon HD 6000G Series

AMD A10-5745M

AMD E2-3000

AMD A10-4657M

AMD E2-2000

AMD A10-4655M

AMD E2-1800

AMD A8-4557M

AMD E1-2500

AMD A8-4555M

AMD E1-2100

AMD A8-5545M

AMD E1-1500

AMD A6-5345M

AMD E1-1500

AMD A6-4455M

AMD E1-1200

AMD A6-5200

AMD E-300

AMD A4-4455M

AMD C-70

AMD A4-5000

AMD C-60

AMD A4-4355M

 

 

AMD PowerXpress™ enabled notebooks

 

using AMD chipsets

Consumer Tablets with AMD Accelerated Processor (APU) Product Family

AMD A6-1450
– utilitzing AMD Mobility Radeon™ HD 8250

AMD Z-01

AMD A4-1250
– utilizing AMD Mobility Radeon HD 8210

AMD Z-60

AMD A4-1200
– utilizing AMD Mobility Radeon HD 8180

 

The following notebooks are not compatible with this release:

  • Any notebook launched after this driver release
  • Toshiba notebooks (please contact the notebook OEM for driver support for these notebooks)
  • Sony VAIO notebooks (please contact the notebook OEM for driver support for these notebooks)
  • Panasonic notebooks (please contact the notebook OEM for driver support for these notebooks)

Compatible Operating Systems

The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:

  • Windows 8.1 (32 & 64-bit version)
  • Windows 8 (32 & 64-bit version)
  • Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit version with SP1 or higher)


Installing The AMD Catalyst Software Driver

Article GPU-57: How-To Uninstall Pre-Existing AMD Catalyst™ Drivers From A Windows® Based System
Article GPU-507:​ How-To Install AMD Catalyst™ Drivers For A Windows® Based System

For additional information and general help on the software driver installation, game issues and more visit, AMD Support.

AMD Issue Reporting Form

This driver release incorporates suggestions received through the AMD Issue Reporting Form. To provide us with your feedback, use the appropriate form.

AMD Catalyst™ 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows®.

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Oct 11 2013

Join my #GhostsMP Clan !

Any gaming system can join !

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Oct 10 2013

Official Call of Duty®: Ghosts Clans Trailer [UK]

Check out how Clans is an integral part of the Call of Duty: Ghosts’ multiplayer experience. This year introduces new breakthroughs, including the Call of Duty Clan Wars game experience, and cross-platform Clans — where players can now join a Clan with friends regardless of whether they play on Xbox, PlayStation or Windows PC, and level-up their Clan to earn exclusive unlocks and multiplayer XP bonuses

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Aug 19 2013

The World of The Dark Eye – Demonicon Shown off in new gamescom 2013 Trailer


Bracknell, UK – 19th August 2013 – Kalypso Media has today released a new gamescom trailer illustrating the world of The Dark Eye – Demonicon. The trailer features some of the varied locations in the upcoming third person action-RPG, as well as some of the undead and human foes you will encounter on your adventures.

The Dark Eye – Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy universe beloved by fantasy gamers throughout the world.

Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.  In this bleak yet magical world, their affection is both a blessing and a curse.  Both are constantly threatened by mortal danger and demonic temptation, and must find a way through their tortured lives by facing serious moral decisions.  Their common destiny will determine that of the entire continent, and will be decided by the choices they make.  Hordes of fiends block their way to freedom and peace, and only through battle and magic they will truly become free of the darkness.

Features include –

  • A third-person action-RPG featuring brutal melee attack combos and dazzling magic spells
  • Powerful storytelling with an elaborate narrative rich with twists, as well as believable conflicts and ethical decision-making opportunities
  • Action-packed battles, where pin-point timing and clever tactics play important roles
  • Unique magic system: a dark talent grants the player devastating mystical powers
  • Important events in “Demonicon” will be part of “The Dark Eye” universe’s history
  • State-of-the-art 3D visuals using the powerful “Vision” engine

The Dark Eye – Demonicon is out in October 2013 for Windows PC with console versions releasing in 2014.  For more information, please visit www.worldofdemonicon.com. Or like the game on Facebook.

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Aug 8 2013

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES EARLY ACCESS & FINAL BETA DATES FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN

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LONDON (8th August, 2013) – SQUARE ENIX today announced the final beta test and early access dates for  FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™. New users will be able to participate in the final beta test on August 17th through the 19th, both for Windows PC and PlayStation® 3 system, giving players the opportunity to dive in to the massive-scale RPG’s final testing phase. In addition, fans that have pre-ordered the game will receive early access and be among the first to play the game beginning August 24th.

During today’s FINAL FANTASY XIV ‘Letter from the Producer LIVE’, Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) also shared some upcoming incentives to get players even more excited for launch:

·         Veteran Rewards – Enjoy various bonuses based on how long you choose to subscribe to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (30, 60 & 90 days). By starting with a 90-day subscription, players receive all 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day bonuses at once.

·         Companion iOS App – A free companion app, “FINAL FANTASY XIV: Libra Eorzea,” will be arriving a week after launch.

·         Welcome Back Campaign – Those who registered FINAL FANTASY XIV 1.0 can play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn for free until Monday, September 9th.

Set for an August 27th, 2013 release,  FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will be available on the PlayStation® 3 system and Windows PC. All new accounts will receive a free 30-day subscription to the game, with monthly subscriptions starting at £7.69 / €10.99.

To pre-order FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and gain early access to the final game, visit: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/en/product/

Related Links

Official Homepage: www.FINALFANTASYXIV.com
Official Twitter®: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Facebook® page: https://www.facebook.com/FINALFANTASYXIV
Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/FINALFANTASYXIV

Jul 9 2013

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN BETA PHASE 3 CONCLUDES THIS WEEKEND

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Extended opening begins from tomorrow at 10am UK time

Square Enix today announced that the concluding stage of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ Beta phase 3 will begin this Wednesday on both PlayStation®3 and PC.

The final opening times for Beta phase 3 are as follows:

Wednesday July 10th, 10:00 a.m.  => Monday July 15th, 10:00 a.m. (UK Time)

Beta phase 3 brings to life a huge FINAL FANTASY world, full of Moogles, Chocobos and the deep, engrossing storylines that players have come to expect from the series.

Timings for beta phase 4 will be announced at a later date.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems, and will be coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in 2014.

Related Links

Beta Sign Up: http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/eu
Official Website: www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV
View the E3 trailer here: http://youtu.be/LWeTxlVXVTE

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 61 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.

Jun 20 2013

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN BETA PHASE 3 CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND ON PS3 & PC

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Square Enix today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ Beta phase 3 will continue this weekend on both PlayStation®3 and PC.

Running across weekends through June and into July, Beta phase 3 brings a huge amount of new content to the fore, with the vast city states of Limsa Lominsa, Ul’dah and Gridania all available for players to explore.

Timings for the second weekend of Beta phase 3 are as follows:

Friday June 21, 10:00 a.m.  => Sunday June 23, 10:00 a.m. (UK Time)

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems, and will be coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in 2014.

Related Links

Beta Sign Up: http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/eu
Official Website: www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV
View the E3 trailer here: http://youtu.be/LWeTxlVXVTE

May 31 2013

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN BETA PHASE 3 TO BEGIN ON 14th JUNE 2013

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PlayStation® 3 Joining the Beta Testing Phase for the First Time

Following announcements made by Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida as part of his latest Producer Letter Live broadcast, Square Enix are pleased to confirm that the third phase of closed beta testing for FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn is due to start on Friday 14th June, 2013.

Beta phase 3 introduces the PlayStation®3 version of the game into the mix for the very first time and PlayStation®3 gamers will be able to experience the captivating world of Eorzea alongside PC players due to the game’s cross-platform functionality. Beta phase 3 testers will also gain access to a huge amount of new content, including the introduction of the city states of Ul’dah and Limsa Lominsa.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems.

Apply to become a beta tester here: http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/eu
Follow the FINAL FANTASY XIV Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV

Jan 7 2013

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn – Limit Break Trailer and BETA App !

Beta TEST

BETA LINK : http://goo.gl/yZ365

Heroes of Eorzea unite to defeat a dragon with an astonishing new ability in this official trailer, created exclusively from in-game footage! http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com

Oct 15 2012

Xbox Music here it comes !

Xbox Music is the first all-in-one music service that gives you the freedom to stream custom-created playlists for free, subscribe to all the music you want or download-to-own your favourite songs. Through the power of the cloud, it effortlessly integrates the music experience across your tablet, PC, phone and TV.

Sep 5 2012

AMD Catalyst 12.8 CAP 2 ! NEW !

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AMD Catalyst Application Profiles 0.5 MB 12.8 CAP 2 9/4/2012 Download
Description:

This release of AMD Catalyst™ delivers support for the latest AMD CrossFireX™ profiles in a separate executable file ensuring users have access to the absolute latest set of profiles installed on their PC.
                              New profiles added to this release:
                                       –  Guild Wars 2 – Improves games performance.

AMD Catalyst™ Display Driver for Windows Vista/Windows 7 64-bit.

Jun 27 2012

AMD Catalyst 12.7 Official BETA W7 download from Guru3D.com

AMD Catalyst

AMD Catalyst 12.7 Official BETA W7
On this page you can download AMD Catalyst 12.7 Official BETA W7.

Version: 12.7 Beta (official)
Publisher: AMD / ATI
Date added: 2012-06-27 15:45:28
File Size: 165 MB
OS Support: Windows 7 and Vista 32/64-bit
License: Freeware
Downloads: 2039 downloads
Software type: Videocards – ATI Catalyst Vista – Win 7

 

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Software Description

Download AMD Catalyst 12.7 Official BETA for Windows 7 32 and 64-bit

Build Info:
DriverVer=06/25/2012, 8.981.2.1000
8.981.2.1-120625a-141547E-ATI
CCC: 2012.0626.231.2450
D3D: 9.14.10.0924
OGL: 6.14.10.11740
OCL: 10.0.938.1This hotfix driver resolves the random black screen issue seen with the online game QQ DancerAll common cards starting at series 5000 are supported. We have a support thread open over here in the forums.

AMD Catalyst 12.7 Official BETA W7 download from Guru3D.com.

Mar 14 2012

Risen 2: Dark Waters release date !

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Risen 2: Dark Waters will be released in UK for PC on April 27, 2012 and for consoles on May 25, 2012

14th March 2012 – Hampshire, UK/… Deep Silver today announced release dates for the pirate RPG Risen 2: Dark Waters.

Risen 2: Dark Waters will be available on April 27, 2012 for Windows PC, on May 22, 2012 in the USA and Canada and on May 25, 2012 in European countries for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3.

Risen 2: Dark Waters will be available via digital distribution for PC, and for both PC and consoles as a retail version, as well as a Collector’s Edition in certain territories.

About Risen 2: Dark Waters
In Risen 2: Dark Waters, the Inquisition dispatches the hero to seek a remedy against the monstrous sea creatures that are interfering with the shipping lines, thus cutting off the islands’ supplies. The pirates seem to know how to deal with these critters … but they are hardly cooperative.

New gameplay elements add to the diversity of Risen 2; for example, players can also use firearms now. And, being pirates, adventurers can also employ special new skills called Dirty Tricks, allowing them to confuse or attack enemies in combat.

Official Website: http://www.risen2.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/risengame
Community: http://forum.deepsilver.com

Feb 21 2012

PS Vita firmware update 1.61 released !

Sony’s apparently released firmware 1.61 for PS Vita, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch.

Confusingly Sony’s updates list includes some of the features included in the last firmware update, but here it is anyway:

  • A new application, (Maps), has been added to the home screen.In addition to photos, you can now take videos using the Photo application.
  • You can now publish stories about the products that you rate in PlayStation Store to Facebook.
  • In near, players’ information is now displayed on the Discoveries screen. On this screen, a list of the online IDs of up to 100 players that you have encountered, and the number of times that you encountered each player, are displayed. Tap an online ID to display that player’s profile screen.
  • The Mac OS version of Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation has been released. The Windows version has also been updated.

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Feb 3 2012

Next Xbox will share content across Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

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Information about Windows Phone 8 leaked out on Thursday that also confirmed some of the details for the successor to the Xbox 360 and Windows 8.

Pocketnow was the first to leak details on the next Windows Phone based on a video from Windows Phone manager Joe Belfiore intended for Microsoft partners at Nokia. Microsoft insider Paul Thurrott, who’s had many a Windows scoop, confirmed many of the details from Pocketnow and added a little more information to the well.

In the video, Belfore discusses many of the hardware and application features coming to Microsoft’s smartphones but, more interestingly for the gaming community, he also talked a little about the next Xbox and Windows 8 as well. Windows 8 will get an app similar to the Xbox Companion App currently on the Windows Phone. The app lets you browse for movies, TV shows, music, games and apps for your Xbox 360.

A new cloud service (or possibly an expanded Skydrive service) will allow content such as movies, music and phots to be shared across the next Xbox, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Supposedly, this will be done through new client software and not Zune. Xbox LIVE games across all three platforms will be there as well but not much information was provided on the level of compatibility or integration that is planned. Phone information such as missed calls and data usage can be shared with a synched PC but it is unknown if that type of information would be shared with the Xbox as well.

The Xbox 360 now shares the same Metro user interface as Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7.5 with the dashboard update this past December. Microsoft is clearly looking meld three of it top consumer products together for a unified experience (and more sales).

One of the other interesting bits of news about Windows Phone 8 is that it will add NFC (Near Field Communications) to allowers to securely pay for apps and games with by placing a credit card on the phone instead of storing the credit card number on an online account that can be hacked. Nintendo recently announced that NFC would be integrated with the Wii U controller for much the same purpose. Is it possible we would see this with the next Xbox as well?

Next Xbox will share content across Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 – National Console Gaming | Examiner.com.

Jan 25 2012

AMD Catalyst™ 12.2 Preview driver Version 12.2

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Last Updated
1/25/2012

Article Number
GPU-145

The AMD Catalyst™ 12.2 Preview release notes

The AMD Catalyst™ 12.2 Preview includes all of the features found in AMD Catalyst™ 12.1, plus additional fixes that are not included in the AMD Catalyst 12.1 release.
Please note that AMD Radeon HD 7900 users should keep using the 8.921.2 RC11 driver found here (the 12.2 preview does not supported the AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series): http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/RC11Driver.aspx

Feature highlights of the AMD Catalyst™ 12.2 driver:

AMD Eyefinity 2.1 technology enhancements
Additional resolution support: Users can now choose from a larger set of resolutions when running AMD Eyefinity
Dynamic Configuration Changes: Switching between different display configurations will occur automatically when physically plugging/un-plugging displays
HydraVision™ enhancements: The Windows Task bar can now be moved and resized based on users preference
Profile Manager improvements: Increased support for Display Groups (including 5×1) and Extended configurations within the Profile Manager

Instructions:
Download and install the Driver from the following location:

AMD Catalyst 12.2 Preview driver for Windows® vista & Windows® 7

For detailed instructions on how to install the drivers, please refer to:

Article GPU-33 for a Windows® 7 based system
Article GPU-1 for a Windows® Vista based system

Note! This Driver is provided “AS IS” in accordance with the End User License Agreement

Jan 10 2012

Microsoft at CES 2012

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At CES Microsoft announced record-breaking consumer response for Xbox 360 and Kinect; more unique entertainment experiences on Xbox 360; availability of Kinect for Windows commercial program

2011: Biggest year in Xbox history

Microsoft announced that Xbox 360 was the top selling console in North America in 2011.
·         Xbox 360 has sold more than 66 million consoles, with nearly 40 million Xbox LIVE members around the world.
·         Kinect has sold more than 18 million sensors around the world.
·         Xbox 360 with Kinect was the must-have gift this Christmas, selling almost 800,000 Xbox 360 consoles on Black Friday alone.

Transforming TV through the power of Kinect
Microsoft showcased how Kinect and leading TV and entertainment providers deliver extraordinary experiences on Xbox 360 globally.
·         More TV is coming to Xbox LIVE; in December, Channel 4OD and 5 On Demand launched on Xbox, with more to come. With more than 50 active and announced partnerships worldwide, more live TV and on-demand TV will be lighting up Xbox 360 consoles around the globe this year.
·         Xbox 360 owners are excited about this new, fun, and interactive way to enjoy their favourite content:

  • The hours of video consumed globally on Xbox LIVE increased 140 percent from 2010 to 2011.

o   In December more than 60 percent of U.S. Xbox LIVE Gold members used entertainment apps on Xbox LIVE – for an average of an hour a day each.
o   The number of people using entertainment apps on Xbox LIVE increased by nearly 50 percent globally from November to December.
·         We are going to make TV more social and personal; from watching to engaging, from passive to active.

In close collaboration with trusted brands such as Sesame Workshop and National Geographic, Kinect for Xbox 360 is delivering a new kind of interactive learning experience that places children inside their favorite television shows and storybooks and allows them to engage, interact and learn in entirely new ways.

Not just fun and games; the ‘Kinect Effect’ inspires new industries worldwide
Just like Kinect for Xbox 360 is helping to reinvent games and entertainment, companies around the globe are exploring how Kinect for Windows will help them to re-invent their industries.
·         Microsoft announced the Kinect for Windows commercial program launching 1st Feb 2012. Through the commercial program, Kinect will reach far beyond entertainment to revolutionise education, healthcare, manufacturing, science, and more.
·         Microsoft is already working with more than 200 innovation leaders including United Health Group, American Express, Mattel, Telefonica, and Toyota to utilise Kinect in revolutionary new ways.

Oct 26 2011

DUNGEON SIEGE III: TREASURES OF THE SUN DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE

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LOS ANGELES (October 25, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced DUNGEON SIEGE® III: TREASURES OF THE SUN™ is now available in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC platforms via GameStop PC Download™, Steam® and other participating online retailers.

DUNGEON SIEGE III: TREASURES OF THE SUN, extends the journey beyond the borders of Ehb to an all–new environment: the Aranoi Desert. On their search for a lost Legion hero, players will fight through hordes of new villains only to find a forgotten abbey hiding a long–lost secret: the greatest treasure of the Azunite faith.

Further supporting the hours of new content in the expansion, developer Obsidian Entertainment has introduced several refinements to the systems and mechanics of DUNGEON SIEGE III:

  • New abilities: Players are now able to attain mastery of the arcane through powerful new attack, defense and healing abilities.
  • Level up to 35: DUNGEON SIEGE III: TREASURES OF THE SUN raises DUNGEON SIEGE III‘s existing level cap from 30 to 35.
  • More monsters and items: Players will encounter new monsters in the Aranoi Desert—including mummies and giant skeletons—and will find more powerful items, adding to the thousands already available in DUNGEON SIEGE III.
  • Reallocate Talent & Proficiency Points: Players can reallocate points spent in Proficiencies and Talents, enabling changes to character customization throughout the campaign.
  • New Enchanting System: Transmuting items now gives players chances at gaining powerful new Vials that allow them to enhance their weapons and armor through the DLC’s new enchanting system.

DUNGEON SIEGE III: TREASURES OF THE SUN is available at a cost of 800 Microsoft points via the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace (XBLM) for Xbox 360, and $9.99 on the PlayStation®Network and Windows PC platforms. Players must own DUNGEON SIEGE III in order to download and play DUNGEON SIEGE III: TREASURES OF THE SUN.

Related Links
DUNGEON SIEGE III Official Homepage: http://www.dungeonsiege.com
DUNGEON SIEGE III Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/DungeonSiege3

Sep 28 2011

Rockstar Games Announces L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition Release Date for PC

New York, NY, September 28, 2011 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Team Bondi Pty. Ltd., are proud to announce that L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition will launch on Windows PC, Steam, and OnLive in North America on November 8, 2011 and in Europe on November 11, 2011.

In addition to the original full game, consumers that purchase L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition will receive a multi-use code to access all downloadable add-ons and cases. This includes all previously released DLC from the console versions, including the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, “Reefer Madness” Vice case, “The Consul’s Car” Traffic case, “The Naked City” Vice case and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case.

The PC version of L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition was developed by Rockstar Leeds. It will run on a wide range of PCs and feature increased resolution and graphical detail along with keyboard remapping and gamepad functionality. L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition on PC will also feature support for NVIDIA 3D Vision for an even greater sense of interaction and immersion.

System Specifications:

·         Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows Vista Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Service Pack 3 / OnLive for PC or Mac;

·         Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz / AMD Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz;

·         RAM: 2GB to 8GB;

·         Hard drive space: 16GB;

·         Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB / Radeon HD 3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB;

·         Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9 Compatible;

·         DVD Drive.

L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and will be available at retail and digitally for $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/lanoire.

Sep 28 2011

AMD Catalyst 11.9 Win 7 | Vista 64-bit driver download from Guru3D.com

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AMD Catalyst 11.9 Win 7 | Vista 64-bit driver
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