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Monday, 5-September-2011 13:12:59 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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M0r4h3us noticed that it's the end of X-Fi, while Sniper spotted that Creative have a quad-core sound card on the way. This might sound like total overkill for a sound card, but it's not four identical cores, instead we're looking at very specific audio DSPs that have their own tasks to perform.
Germany has lifted a 17 year long ban on DOOM. The classic video game was put on an index of controlled titles in 1994 as it was deemed likely to harm youth. Like pornography, sales of the violent shoot 'em up were restricted to adult-only stores. The rules have been relaxed because officials believe that Doom is now only of artistic and scientific interest and will not appeal to youngsters.
Speaking of which, GamePron are giving away 10 double passes to see id Software's Tim Willits in Sydney. Tim Willits, RAGE Creative Director, is visiting Australia to speak for one night only about the history of id, RAGE, and his thoughts on the future of video games.
Steven sent word that the ALRC are seeking volunteers for focus groups as part of a review of the classification system in Australia. As part of this review, the ALRC will hold community focus groups to test the kind of content that may be permissible in higher level classification categories (MA15+ and above, including the Refused Classification category). This is a pilot project that will test a methodology for possible further assessment panels that might be held to determine community standards with regards to classification categories in the future. The ALRC will convene two volunteer focus groups in Sydney at which participants will be asked to view and discuss films, computer games, publications and online content.
Apple are apparently claiming Android is theirs, with more info here, thanks Joel. A recent reply brief in Apple's patent infringement case against HTC with the International Trade Commission implies that Google executive Andy Rubin got the inspiration for the Android framework during his time as a low-level engineer at Apple.
Team Bondi, the Australian developer of L.A. Noire, have gone into administration. Now, part of those predictions have come to pass – as documents filed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shows the company has been handed over to de Vries Tayeh, business administrators.
Australia's Attorney-General has written an opinion piece defending the newcybercrime laws. With the increasing amount of traffic on ISPs and telephone networks, service providers are being forced to delete information on a more frequent basis. They simply don't have the space to store it any more. For example, one phone carrier deletes text messages every 24 hours. This bill will allow law enforcement agencies to request a service provider not to destroy information about suspected criminal activity while a warrant is sought.
Metamorphosis spotted this (somewhat disturbing in parts) video about the camera-eye guy, with more info about the current state of cybernetics, and some promo stuff about Deus Ex. To celebrate the launch of critically acclaimed video game DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, Square Enix has commissioned filmmaker Rob Spence aka Eyeborg (a self proclaimed cyborg who lost an eye replaced it with a wireless video camera) to investigate prosthetics, cybernetics and human augmentation.
There's a few gaming marathons for charity going on. Firstly NESIT's Mario Marathon, going right now and raising money for Child's Play. Secondly, Brian points out that BigBlockGames are making an RPG in 14 days (website seems down, but watch them live here, also to raise money for Child's Play. Finally, Dukeymeng has a Lame Game Marathon later this month, raising money for the UN's East Africa Appeal, with discussion here.
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