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Why Xbox SmartGlass could help Nintendo more than it does Microsoft

GamesRadar writes: "Today, Microsoft revealed SmartGlass, a technology that can turn almost any touchscreen device into an extension of the Xbox 360. For entertainment, this means being able to start watching a television show or movie on the go and continue on your TV - and for games, it means using the second screen as a touch-based interface for creating your own plays in Madden or being given access to additional information in Halo.

It's likely the biggest thing Microsoft revealed at the show, and might be one of the more interesting revelations out of E3, but while some are pointing at it as a "Wii U" killer, it might actually be more beneficial to Nintendo than it could ever be to Microsoft."

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kesvalk5094d ago (Edited 5094d ago )

he... kinda have a point? i think?

i mean, now the 3 consoles will have a second screen flooding you with helpful info, so companies will not see it as big of a gamble as if it were only for WiiU...

at the same time, it can dilute down the WiiU/PS3 experience
where the screen and the buttons are in the same place, the xbox version will have you switching between controller/tablet, so you can't put gameplay on there, and this can kinda fuck everything...

wait... so now PS3 fans will blame 360 because they make the graphics go down, and nintendo fans will blame 360 for diluting down the possibilities of the second screen?

Nodoze5094d ago

Microsoft made a mee too move? Gasp no way. There entire conference was filled with copy cat content.

A web browser for the console that released in 2005...wow nice one MS.

3rd party games...wow nice MS.

Another Halo, another Gears, another Forza...while good...cant we get something new?

Xbox Music...wow nice one MS

Smartglass...a Wii U copy cat move.

MS is entirely unoriginal. I am not sure who is bought in on the Kinect but that too is crap.

GraveLord5094d ago

That might be true but everything they do is top-notch and high quality. (This is coming from a PS3 fanboy)

bwazy5094d ago (Edited 5094d ago )

Polish a turd as much as you want it's still a turd.

execution175094d ago

EI is top notch? and the PS3 has music unlimited
and yes the PS3 browser blows ^_^

BuffMordecai5094d ago

Except for their hardware quality.

Technical World5094d ago

I think project glass is just dumb. While something like the Wii U has the touch screen as it's central controller using the controller and touchscreen in one and the PS3 with Vita is basically the same idea using a tablet requires a hefty price tag for those without one plus having to use two devices for control. A tablet AND the controller. It won't work too well unless it's being used for stupid things.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot17d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle17d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7717d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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FuRyu's Exstetra RPG Gets HD Remaster on Steam in English This Summer

FuRyu revealed on Friday its Exstetra fantasy role-playing game is getting an HD remaster that will launch this summer on Steam.

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer26d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde24d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy24d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12524d ago (Edited 24d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.