November 25th, 2009 at 09:00pm
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Microsoft must like Nintendo’s new Super Guide system, because a patent has recently popped up online detailing a similar system for the Xbox 360. The core difference between Microsoft’s proposed system and Nintendo’s comes from community input; the patent not only touches on a way for users to submit screens and brief guides for those especially tough spots in games, but also says users will be able to include brief audio commentary and add to their screens using a digital pen feature. The system also details functionality for devs and publishers, giving their insights and guides more weight than those from the community.
It’s ambitious, to say the least, and even though we foresee millions of potential Halo 3 teabagging tutorials, we’re all for anything that helps us game better.
[Via Siliconera]
Patent details Xbox 360 hint system originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 21st, 2009 at 03:00pm
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Here we are, all ready to write up a post speculating on the recent trademark filing by Microsoft of “343 Industries,” when we make the mistake of delving into the Halopedia. Sure, we knew that 343 Guilty Spark was a character in the Halo franchise, but did you know that voice actor Tim Dabado played the AI in all three games? It’s not just true, it’s also incredibly exciting.
Fascinating non sequiturs aside, Microsoft’s recent trademark filing of “343 Industries” has clearly sparked Halo thoughts in our speculative minds. Could this be a studio founded within Microsoft to work on future Halo titles, as per the various job listings in the past? Considering the group has been listed as one that works on “computer programs, namely, game software for use on computers and video,” we’re gonna say that’s a pretty safe bet. We contacted Microsoft for comment, who said, “We have nothing to announce at this time.”
[Via Superannuation]
Microsoft files trademark for ‘343 Industries’ originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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