Thursday, July 26, 2007 - Posts

Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:38 PM

DevsGen challenges developers to make Rubik's Cube

Ever since "The Pursuit of Happiness" came into theatres, the multi-colored Rubik's Cube has made a cultural resurgence, becoming quite popular once again. DevsGen.com is challenging homebrew developers to create a virtual 3D Rubik's Cube on PSP. The prize? An impressive $500.

Entries will be judged on a number of criteria, such as erogomics. A hints system, and ability to add textures onto the cubes is optional, but will be looked upon favorably.

Are you ready to take the challenge?

Andrew Yoon
July 26, 2007

Source: PSP Fanboy
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Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:23 PM

Microsoft director bets on 40GB PS3

In a blog post and an email to MSNBC's Level Up, Microsoft's Andre Vrignaud predicts that Sony will start selling a low-end PS3 as early as the Thanksgiving holiday.

"[I]f they don't move significant hardware this holiday, they'll basically be dead for this generation," Vrignaud said.

Vrignaud believes that a single USD 599 SKU will be untenable. He predicts that Sony will sell the announced 80GB PS3 for USD 499, but will also release a scaled-down 40GB PS3 for USD 399. The smaller system would eliminate the memory card slots and integrated WiFi as well as the backwards compatibility hardware.

Vrignaud is Xbox's director of strategy. MSNBC's N'Gai Croal, who writes Level Up, accepted Vrignaud's wager.

Mark Androvich
July 26, 2007

Source: GamesIndustry.biz
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