Turns out that a new snapshot (unofficial) version of my favourite DVD to iPod Converter is available. With the new version came new features like the one that allows me now to convert almost anything to wonderful iPod compatible movie files.
“HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows.”
I tried anything in my library, including some matroska movie files. Just everything worked – amazing!
It’s not as many of those fance company-blogs like gizmodo have written: not the Xbox Media Center project (which makes XBMC for Windows, Linux, Xbox 1 and OSX) renamed itself – infact only the fork of OSXBMC renamed itself to PLEX.
“The one name that stuck was Plex. I like it because it evokes “cineplex” and the suffix means “comprising a number of parts” which the application certain does. In mathematics, you use the suffix to mean “ten to the power of the number” (e.g. oneplex = 10).
Because there are no four-letter domain names left (seriously, try to find one!) we decided to square the plex, so to speak. Think of either plex^2 or plex squared (the beta logo below tries to connote the word “plex” inside a square that might represent a TV screen). The domain names are plex2.com, plexsquared.com, and plexsquare.com for good measure. They are not active yet.
In the coming days, we’ll be working on the rebranding process, including the application packaging, logo, web domains, etc. In the longer term, we have some exciting things in the skin department as well. Stay tuned, and thanks for all your support; we really are lucky to have such an great community.”
Along with the new name comes a new logo:
Source: http://www.osxbmc.com/
Source 2: http://www.plex2.com
If you are – just like me – still using the very good and always updated Xbox Media Center for your slightly hacked XBOX 1 console you should take a look at the new XBMC.org website:
Not only that these guys a making a great job creating the best Media Center that I’ve ever was allowed to use, they are even porting it to different platforms:
“It’s currently being ported to both Linux (x86 Ubuntu 32bit) and Mac OS X. Team XBMC is looking for talented developers to help with this effort.
Official XBMC software application names:
That means: If you have a OS X or Linux box, you should visit the site too and take a look at the (early) snapshots of XBMC for your platform.
Source: http://www.xbmc.org
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“Most broadband routers use Network Address Translation (NAT). Windows Internet Connection Sharing also uses NAT.
For most devices that use NAT, port forwarding is not required to connect to Xbox Live. This is especially true if you use an Xbox Live certified device. Port forwarding should only be needed if you use a proxy server or a true firewall device instead of, or in addition to a NAT. Sometimes, you may have to configure port settings on a non Xbox Live certified router or gateway.
If there is a firewall device between the Xbox console and the network device, you may have to configure the firewall to enable communication on specific network ports. If the NAT status in the Network Status area of the Dashboard is “moderate” or “strict,” you may have to configure port settings.”
The following ports must be available for Xbox Live to operate correctly:
“This material represents thousands of man-hours of work, and was presented during last month’s Gamefest 2006 conference (when we announced XNA Game Studio Express).
Good news: These content files represent a colossal amount of up-to-date knowledge, delivered right to your computer. Your brain might explode from the information overload, but you’ll die happy. (FYI: Most of the content is PPT slide decks and audio recordings. You’ll have to page the deck yourself as you listen. There are also a few movie demos and a couple of white papers)
Bad news: These are big honking files. Some exceeding 500Mb. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.”
Gamefest 2006: Graphics Track
Gamefest 2006: Windows and Xbox 360 System Programming Track
Gamefest 2006: Developer Tools: XNA and Visual Studio Track
Gamefest 2006: Visual Arts Track
Gamefest 2006: Cross-Platform Xbox Live Track
Gamefest 2006: Casual Games Track
Gamefest 2006: Audio Track
Gamefest 2006: Game Middleware Track
Gamefest 2006: Producer and Business Development Track
Gamefest 2006: Quality Assurance and Certification Track
Source 1: http://www.microsoftgamefest.com/
Source 2: http://letskilldave.com/archive/2006/09/11/Gamefes…
Here we are – the newest episode of XBox3000 TV (german).
Download WMV (1100 MB)Nat
Here we are – the newest episode of XBox3000 TV (german).
Natürlich kann das ganze auch iPod kompatibel über den Podcast bezogen werden.
54 Minuten
Games-News:
E3
Gerüchte
Über den Tellerrand
Games
Weiteres:
Gewinnspiel:
So someone created a comparison picture of all the current available non-handheld consoles. Damn this Nintendo Wii is small.
Source: Aeropause
I have to admint that when I first drove the Warthog in HALO 1 my first thought was “It’s a french car! The steering is so indirect and tipsy like in every french car I drove to this point.”
And who would have thought that I was right? (well beside of moi) It’s a PEUGEOT! It’s a concept car and therefore it’s worth a lot of money…though it lacks the turret on the back…
Source: Warthog Testdrive
Here we are – the newest episode of XBox3000 TV (german).
Natürlich kann das ganze auch iPod kompatibel über den Podcast bezogen werden.
Here we are – the newsest episode of XBox3000 TV (german).
click to watch
Natürlich kann das ganze auch iPod kompatibel über den Podcast bezogen werden.
Games-News:
Specials:
Game-Previews:
Weiteres:
Gewinnspiel:
Preise von THQ:
For some game generations we have the Nürburgring in racing simulations. But now a new challenge: Top Gear is in my opinion one of the best car- and motor-sport magazines ever made (and coming up the next months again).
So this magazine has a test track where all the cars have to do a power lap to set a time.
And that’s exactly what I want to do: I want to set a time and compete with others on this track. Wouldn’t it be great? Even after Jeremy Clarksons Gran Turismo experiment where JC exercised on a PS2 and raced the real track afterwards…
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear
Here we are – the newest episode of Xbox3000 TV (german).
Natürlich kann auch eine iPod/PSP Version der aktuellen Episode per Podcast empfangen werden. Einfach den Podcast abonnieren.
Games-News:
Specials:
Gewinnspiel:
Preise von Microsoft
oh dear, what a mess.
Source: kotaku
We’re very proud to present the newest episode of XBox3000 TV. You can watch the WMV – oh and it’s in german.
Or you can get the iPod compatible version via the podcast rss feed.
P.S.: yes we know the sound is poor – Promise: next time it’s better.
Source: http://www.xbox3000.de
MyGamerCard provides since some 40 days a service that allows you to put your XBOX live gamercard on your website or in web forum avatar pictures. Great service.
Source: http://mygamercard.net/
I did not really have the time to get into the game but it surely is a step forward. It’s faster it has better graphics… Just awesome!
Source: Burnout Revenge
It’s not that long ago that ID Software released the sourcecode of Quake III: Arena. Since the release many people worked on the sourcecode and one particular man did a very good job by porting Quake III to the Xbox:
Source 1: Carcharius’ Blog
Source 2: The Quake III: Arena sourcecode
So finally there is a multi-screen mode in Forza Motorsport. For each display you need a XBOX+Display and a copy of Forza Motorsport. When you have that, link them with Systemlink and start Forza Motorsport…then there’s a hidden option which you’ll find this way:
“Select the Options menu then scroll to the bottom of the menu. Then push the left thumbstick down and scroll down to a hidden option on the screen. You’ll see the words “Network Cockpit Settings” at the end of the list.”
Configure it…and go go go…
and this is what you get, when you have 3 XBOXes and 3 Displays and 3 Copies of Forza Motorsport:
Source: Forza Motorsport Community
and you all can be there ;). Just apply here.
At 0430 my time it’ll start…damn thats over a hour waiting…
Source: Xbox.com E3 Webcast
It would be great if this special build of Forza Motorsport would be available publicy…but unfortunatly it isn’t. Anyway this is the setup I would like to play in the future.
“The above photo shows you the proper way to experience Forza. Yea, those are all DLP screens…with the racing wheel. This is being played on a private build of the game that supports multiple screens. It’a a great way to experience one of the best racing games to come to Xbox.”
Source: Major Nelson
Here is the press release in german:
Im selben Moment, wenn Elijah Wood (Herr der Ringe) auf MTV die neue Konsole enthüllt, werden die Gäste der Next Generation Xbox Night natürlich per Großleinwand mit den Infos versorgt, die man danach in entspannter Club-Atmosphäre bei einem Cocktail diskutieren kann. Diverse Pressevertreter von TV-, Print- und Onlinemedien sind ebenfalls live vor Ort und werden einmalige erste Eindrücke der Gäste einfangen.
Ab 22.00 Uhr endet der eigentliche Event, die Nacht beginnt jedoch erst, denn ab dieser Stunde steht der D-Sign-Club im Zeichen der Gold-Club Party, die nicht nur mit DJ-Größen der House- und Dance-Szene aufwartet, sondern auch diverse Showacts mit GoGo und Live Percussion, sowie Vocal – Performances von KrisZ (David Guetta) bietet. Die Party geht dann natürlich erst richtig los und verspricht Lifestyle und Clubfeeling in exklusivem Ambiente bis in die frühen Morgenstunden. Kurzum: Die Next Generation Xbox Night ist der einzige Ort für jeden, der den Abend nicht allein zu Hause vor dem Fernseher verbringen will. Natürlich sind die Tickets für die einzige deutsche Party an diesem Abend streng limitiert und wer es schafft, sich eine der 300 Karten zu sichern, wird nicht nur mit neuen Eindrücken, neuen Informationen und der Erinnerung an einen fantastischen Abend nach Hause gehen, sondern weiß, bei einer außergewöhnlichen Party dabei gewesen zu sein. Ein besonderes Goodie bietet die Microsoft-Community theSpoke. In einer Sonderverlosung gibt es für alle Eventteilnehmer ein T-Shirt als Gastgeschenk.
Infos auf der Anmeldeseite und über www.theSpoke.de.
Möglichkeiten, an eines der Tickets zu kommen, sind ab dem 03.05.05 das Portal von XboxFront und Verlosungen auf NBC Giga und dem Radiosender Eins Live.
Source 1: http://www.xboxfront.com
Source 2: http://www.speedlink.de
Source 3: http://www.xbox3000.de
Source 4: http://www.thespoke.de
I made a little movie while I played Forza Motorsport … I have to play with my video captureing setup, because the quality could be better… but you will get a good impression how great this game is:
In only a few days you can buy the most realistic and fantastic looking racing simulation for your XBOX. It’s called Forza Motorsport and is there to beat Gran Turismo 4.
I had the chance to play a little bit with it…and it’s insanely great! More than 50 cars. Dozens of tracks. And a realistic driving model I never experienced before.
Here are some ingame screenshots to tease you for the 3rd May:
I strongly recommend buying this game!
Source: Forza Motorsport
The following information is not confirmed:
For the upcoming launch of the Xbox 360 on MTV Xbox3000 and Xboxfront are going to present a huge event. With MTV on the big screen and over 300 guests and VIPs they’re going to celebrate Xbox-Lifestyle at it’s best.
Reportedly there are tickets available… When I know more or the information is confirmed I’ll write again.
Source 1: http://www.xbox3000.de
Source 2: http://www.xboxfront.com
the speculations about the upcoming Xbox 360 increase rapidly. It’s fun to see everything going nuts these days ;) And so does engadget:
“So what are we looking at? A power button? A removable hard drive? A slideout tray for the optical drive? The only thing we know for certain is that we’ve all fallen into Microsoft’s viral marketing trap, that’s for damn sure.”
Source: engadget
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Source 1: http://www.dynebolic.org
Source 2: http://effectv.sourceforge.net/
Source 3: http://www.skureal.de/?id=reply2all
XBCD is the name of the driver that makes it possible to use the standard Xbox Controller with your PC games. Finally you have a real joypad for your PC… ;-)
“Exports ~32 controls to Windows:
Hands on Doom 3 for the Xbox. It’s in stores within the next weeks…
Dr. Betruger…
