Microsoft talks up Windows' Magic Touch Thurs, 29 May 2008
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| source: SMH | thanks: Intimacy with your PC
Windows gets all touchy-feely... *shudder*
 "Where, oh WHERE, did my computer go?"
Microsoft has unveiled the latest piece of technology for implementation in Windows, known as 'Multi-touch'.
The touch-based technology, which they intend to use in their next operating system, will give users an alternative to the traditional keyboard, mouse or stylus.
After more than a decade of slow development, [Microsoft chairman Bill] Gates said new ways of interacting with computers other than keyboards and mice have matured to the point where they are ready to go mainstream.
"We are at an interesting juncture where almost all of the interaction is with the computer and mouse, today, and, over the years to come, the role of speech, vision, ink, all of those will become huge," Gates said.
- SMH
Several programs, including a touch operated version of Paint, were demonstrated at the three day D: All Things Digital conference near San Diego.
The Windows 7 operating system is currently slated for a late 2009 release.
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Ceville Announced Thurs, 29 May 2008
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| source: IGN | thanks: Generic-sounding game plots
Fantasy point-and-click ate my brain!
 Lucky I didn't say anything about the dirty knife...
Start up developer Boxed Dreams has announced a new point-and-click adventure game titled Ceville.
The game is set in a fantasy land know as Faeryanis. The title character, Ceville, was once the tyrannical ruler of the land, who was overthrown by the kind-hearted Queen Gwendolyn. When a royal counsellor in turn intends to back stab the Queen, it's up to Ceville (for some reason) to save the day.
Choose to play Ceville himself or alternatively select, Ambrosius, the pompous and self-important knight or Lilly, a quirky, but kind and gentle girl.
- GamesIndustry.biz
The game, published by Kalypso Media (of Imperium Romanum 'fame'), is expected to release in the UK during 2008, but it has not been made clear when the title will hit foreign shores, if at all.
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Wikipedia Course for HSC Students
Fri, 23 May 2008
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| source: SMH | thanks: New-age Board of Studies
Students to learn of Wiki's ways
 "Mummmmm...what's a global village?"
Wikipedia is due to become part of the 2009-1010 English syllabus for New South Wales HSC students.
"The website is one of a number of "texts" - a choice that also includes a book and a movie - which students can choose to study in an elective called the Global Village, a course examining how the world's communities communicate and interact.
Don Carter, the English inspector at the Board of Studies, said the course was intended to teach students skills of analysis to enable them to be more discerning about content they found on the web."
- SMH.com.au
The evils of referencing Wikipedia are usually left for eccentric university lecturers to ramble about for hours on end. Looks like they are getting in early on this one.
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Street Fighter IV for PC Wed, 28 May 2008
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| source: Gamespot | thanks: international relations
Nine years and we’re still interested
 Roarrr!
After almost nine years, Capcom have finally announced that Street Fighter IV will be created for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. The game was originally and most famously, an arcade game with a six button configuration.
The Street Fighter series requires characters to battle their way through various storylines, using each character’s special abilities. The games feature a host of characters from different parts of the world, including Ryu (Japan), Ken (USA) and Chun-Li (China).
“Street Fighter IV is both a departure from and a return to the series' roots. The game eschews the franchise's classic 2D fighting formula in favor of stylized 3D visuals, but the roster of characters includes the entire original cast of Capcom's most successful game of all time, Street Fighter II.”
- Gamespot
Development of the game started in October last year, but Capcom have not scheduled a release date as yet. According to Gamespot, the game is expected late in 2008.
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Guitar Hero: World Tour Sun, 25 May 2008
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| source: Reuters | thanks: Rock gods
Calling all rock star wannabes...and possibly musicians too
 DIY rock band
Following the success of the Guitar Hero franchise, Activision is branching out. To compete with MTV’s Rock Band , they’re adding drums, bass guitar and a microphone into the mix.
The new game, Guitar Hero World Tour, will allow two groups of 4 people to compete online, and compose and play their own music, according to Activision.
“The game will feature songs from bands such as Van Halen, The Eagles, Linkin Park and Sublime, with every song being an original master track, unlike past games where many of the songs were cover versions.”
- Reuters
Guitar Hero World Tour is due to be released this year, and will be the fourth installment in the Guitar Hero franchise for Wii.
Check out the trailers for World Tour here.
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