Assassin’s Creed: Unity Could Feature 4-Player Co-Op [Rumor]

Assassins Creed: Unity Could Feature 4 Player Co Op [Rumor]Gaming by yourself is fun, but it is also fun and potentially even more fun when played with friends or strangers on the internet. The good news is that if you were worried that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Unity game will have some kind of muted multiplayer experience, fret not because apparently a 4-player co-op is one of the features of the upcoming game.

This was revealed by former NeoGAF user, Shinobi602, who stated that Ubisoft is reportedly planning a demo of Assassin’s Creed: Unity. One of the demos is for single-player mode, while the other will show off a 4-player co-op mode which admittedly sounds like fun. After all who wouldn’t want to see four assassin’s running around together, right?

However unlike co-op mode found on other games where a group of players play together to finish the game’s story, collect loot, meet objectives, and etc., Unity’s co-op will be something different. Instead it will feature its own narrative separate from the singleplayer campaign, much like Far Cry 3’s co-op campaign which also featured its own storyline.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity was revealed back in March following leaked screenshots. The game is expected to see a release in the later part of the year where it will be arriving on the PC, the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One. For gamers with previous gen consoles, rumor has it that Ubisoft is working on an Assassin’s Creed game codenamed “Comet” that will arrive for older consoles.

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LG G3 Mini Seemingly Confirmed In User Agent Profile

LG G3 Mini Seemingly Confirmed In User Agent ProfileJust yesterday we caught wind that a certain LG G3 mini could be in the works. This is according to the device’s codename being spotted, which is the “B2 mini”. With the LG G3 supposedly being the B2, the B2 mini could only be the LG G3 mini. That being said, it seems that LG has confirmed the existence of the device themselves, thanks to a sighting on LG’s User Agent Profile.

Whether or not the device is really the LG G3 mini remains to be seen, but at the very least we know that the LG D725 is real and exists. The UA profile has revealed just that and has also confirmed some of the rumored specs that we heard about yesterday.

One of the specs that they confirmed is how the LG D725 will feature a 1280×720 HD display. It also revealed that the phone would come with both 3G and LTE connectivity, which is good news since the device does sound like a mid-ranged device. Unfortunately other specs such as its camera and Android version, which are rumored to be 8MP and Android 4.4.2 KitKat respectively, have yet to be confirmed.

In any case the LG D725 is also said to be arriving on AT&T but whether or not that is happening remains to be seen. Either way take it with a grain of salt for now but we’ll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for more information.

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Next-gen Thunderbolt To Offer 40Gbps Transfer Speeds

Next gen Thunderbolt To Offer 40Gbps Transfer SpeedsThunderbolt is one of the connectivity options offered primarily on Apple’s computers. It’s Apple’s alternative to USB 3.0 and is supposedly much faster at 20Gbps at its current iteration. However thanks to a recently leaked slide obtained by the folks at Chinese website, VR Zone, it seems that Intel is working on a next-gen Thunderbolt specification that will significantly boost data transfer speeds.

As it stands, Thunderbolt 2 transfers at 20Gbps, but according to the leaked slide, the next version of Thunderbolt which is apparently codenamed “Alpine Ridge” will be able to double those speeds to 40Gbps. Users will be able to send the data through a variety of ports such as DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0, and HDMI 2.0.

In terms of power consumption, you would think that being able to transfer more data at faster speeds would take up more power, but it seems that Intel has not only managed to figure out a way to increase transfer speeds, but also decrease power consumption at the same time. Assuming the slide is the real deal, power consumption will allegedly be decreased by 50%, making it faster and more efficient at the same time.

There will also be adapters for the plug that will ensure backward compatibility, so fret not if you have Thunderbolt 2 devices and were worried it might not work with it. Intel’s Thunderbolt “Alpine Ridge” is expected to see a release in 2015 alongside the company’s new CPU, “Skylake”, assuming that the rumors are true.

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LG G3 Mini Headed For AT&T (Rumor)

LG G3 Mini Headed For AT&T (Rumor)The upcoming flagship LG G3 device has yet to be officially released, but it does seem as though there is a mini version of the LG G3 already. Rumors of the LG G3 mini have begun to make its rounds, where a device that carries the model number LG D725 has been seen in a leaked document, carrying the codename “B2 mini”. Considering how the LG G3 is widely tipped by many to be called the B2, the B2 mini would naturally lead one to conclude that this is the LG G3 mini.

In the leaked document, the the LG D725 happens to be the AT&T variant of the device, which means we could be looking at the LG G3 mini making its way to AT&T in due time. Some of the hardware specifications that were mentioned in the document would include a 720p display of unknown resolution, Android 4.4.2 KitKat as the operating system of choice, an 8-megapixel shooter located at the back.

Of course, do take this particular rumor with a pinch of salt since it is not that difficult to forge documents, although it would not be surprising to see the LG G3 mini materialize considering how major smartphone manufacturers are moving in the mini direction for their flagship models.

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HTC Could Deliver Nexus 8 (Rumor)

HTC Could Deliver Nexus 8 (Rumor)It does seem that the upcoming Nexus 8 will not see Asus as the manufacturer, but rather, there are whispers going around touting that beleaguered firm HTC will be the one behind the Nexus 8. According to DigiTimes, “upstream supply chain” sources have begun to see evidence of HTC working on the Nexus 8. The Nexus 8 is widely believed to be an 8.9-inch tablet which has been bandied about before, and it also appears as though Google had plans for HTC to come up with the original Nexus 7 prior to contacting Asus, but HTC did not have the time to dedicate to such an endeavor.

Who would have thought that HTC’s share price would have plummeted so in the months since then? Perhaps that was not the brightest of choices made by the Taiwanese company. There were a couple of Nexus 7 tablets that rolled out in the summer right after the Google I/O conference, and it seems that the upcoming Nexus 8, too, will follow in such a similar direction.

In fact, the very same supply chain sources that were mentioned earlier claimed that Google is targeting a Q3 release for the Nexus 8. Are you excited at what the Nexus 8 will offer, and will it come with an Intel processor? Only time will reveal all.

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LG G3 Mini Rumored To Be In The Works

LG G3 Mini Rumored To Be In The WorksWe have been hearing rumors about the LG G3 for a while now and what we know about the device is that it could feature a 2K display, but other than that, the rest is pretty much speculation. However thanks to new rumors that have surfaced, it seems that not only will there be an LG G3, but there will apparently be an LG G3 mini as well.

We’re not sure what it is with Android OEMs and creating mini versions of their handsets, but presumably there is a demand out there otherwise they wouldn’t have bothered, right? In any case the LG G3 mini rumors have started due to a “B2 mini” codename that has surfaced. Given that the LG G3 is expected to be known as the B2, the B2 mini is presumably the LG G3 mini.

That being said, the LG G3 mini has yet to be officially announced but in the meantime, here are some of its rumored specs. The handset will pack a 720p HD display, although the size of the display remains unknown. It will also run on Android 4.4.2 KitKat which is actually a good thing, and it will also pack an 8MP rear-facing camera, at least this is based on the resolution of the photos which sets it at 8MP.

Now we should note that none of this is official yet so take it with a grain of salt. There’s also no telling when LG will announce the LG G3 or the LG G3 mini for that matter, but what do you guys think? Should Android OEMs really cut down on the multitude of releases? Isn’t it getting a little bit overboard?

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Final Fantasy III Headed For PC (Rumor)

Final Fantasy III Headed For PC (Rumor)Square Enix has had quite a fair number of single player RPGs in the past that were epics, and out of sheer necessity at that point in time simply because the infrastructure back then did not really manage to support multiplayer RPGs in the same way that we know of today. Having said that, some of those titles happen to be classics today, such as Final Fantasy III. In fact, it has been almost too long since we have seen Square Enix show a remote amount of interest in delivering single-player RPGs to the PC platform. Apparently, the German ratings board has just published its grade for the PC port of Final Fantasy III, which means that there is a very real possibility of this once rare RPG (as it has already been released on other handheld platforms such as the Nintendo DS, iOS devices and Sony PSP) appear on Steam alongside the likes of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII.

Final Fantasy III happened to be the first title in the series that actually defined ‘jobs’ in the game properly, where thieves could use “Steal” while Dragoons started to make use of “Jump”. The main characters comprise of a quartet of orphans, and with a PC release, hopefully they will gain some named recognition.

Do bear in mind this remains a rumor until mentioned otherwise via an official statement or press release by the folks over at Square Enix. Still, it is nice to be able to dream, isn’t it?

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Nike Digital Sports Division Layoff Might Be A Boon To The Apple iWatch

Nike Digital Sports Division Layoff Might Be A Boon To The Apple iWatchWe did bring you word earlier today that there were layoffs which happened at Nike’s FuelBand unit, although Nike has since reassured customers and potential shoppers that their FuelBand device is not going to go away anytime soon. Well, it seems that the adage of “one man’s loss is another man’s gain” rings true, as there are now rumors of these dumped FuelBand staff jumping over to Apple to work on Cupertino’s much hinted iWatch, where a conceptual idea of it can be seen above.

Apparently, Nike’s alleged close relationship with Apple (Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, does sit on Nike’s board after all) has been used as a launch pad for whispers of both companies joining powers to churn out a wearable computing device. Perhaps it is time that the world guns for a new piece of technology to ogle over, first with the smartphone, then the tablet, and a watch might be next although initial efforts by the likes of Samsung have not really taken off in a big way. Perhaps Apple might be able to lead the way, just like how they did with the smartphone and portable media player?

After all, Tim Cook did mentioned before that Apple will soon enter a “new category”, and that ought to have shed more detail in hindsight eventually.

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition To Get Android 4.4.3 KitKat (Rumor)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition To Get Android 4.4.3 KitKat (Rumor)In the past week, we did hear about how Sprint mentioned about Android 4.4.3 KitKat for the Nexus 5 smartphone, which leads to the question as to which particular device is going to be the next one to receive this particular mobile operating system update. There is every chance that the Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition is all up for it, at least according to the Bluetooth SIG.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition is a device that falls under the phablet category, sporting a 6.4” display, and it has been certified for some Android 4.4.3 KitKat action. For those who want definite proof on the Bluetooth SIG, it is not there, but rather, one would stumble upon a reference to the “Togari GPE”.

Togari happens to be the code name for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, while GPE stands for Google Play edition. As for the software version listed, it happens to be the KTU72.S1.3013, which is widely believed to represent Android 4.4.3 KitKat. Google Play edition smartphones rely on a stock Android OS, which makes it faster to update compared to unlocked and carrier models. After all, these updates are sent out straight from Google without having to go through any intermediary.

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Moto G LTE And Ferrari Rumored To Be In The Works

Moto G LTE And Ferrari Rumored To Be In The WorksDespite the Moto G hardly being the most powerful Android device out there, it has proven to be quite a success which only goes to show that people truly appreciate an affordable device that is well-built. That being said, we have recently heard rumors about a possible successor/variant to the Moto G called the Moto E, and now according to new rumors, it seems that Motorola could also be expanding the Moto G lineup with some variants.

These variants allegedly come in the form of the Moto G LTE and the Moto G Ferrari. The former is pretty obvious since it will basically be the Moto G with LTE connectivity, a feature which is currently not available in the current-gen device and we can only imagine how much more popular the handset will be with LTE. Other than that its hardware is expected to remain the same, so the only difference would be its LTE connection.

Next up is the Moto G Ferrari. Once again the name itself is pretty obvious and while Motorola has not confirmed anything yet, we can only assume this is yet another Motorola collaboration with Ferrari. This isn’t the first time Motorola has created a Ferrari-themed handset so we can’t say we’re too surprised. Once again apart from that, we expect the hardware to remain the same.

Assuming the rumors are true, we can’t say we’re too surprised. After all Motorola recently announced the Moto G Forte, which was essentially the Moto G with a grip shell that comes attached to the phone by default (as opposed to customers have to buy it separately. No word on when Motorola will announce these rumored devices, but if the May rumors are true, we guess we will learn more then.

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