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Epic Citadel Runs Flawlessly on a 50″ HDTV off the LG Optimus 2x (Android)

Dave Oshry — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:49:58 +0000

Let me start by saying that Nvidia did not want to let me do this. They didn’t think it would look right – they didn’t think it would run smoothly. They were wrong.

Powered by Nvidia’s new Tegra 2 processor – the LG Optimus 2x is capable of direct HD input to any television. Now, while being able to play regular Android games and flash games smoothly on both your superphone and big screen TV can be a ton of fun – What serious gamers want to know is, how will games that truly push mobile tech look and run when powered by Nvidia and LG’s new “Superphone?” The answer is – amazing and smooth. If there was ever a gaming tech demo for mobile devices, it’s the Epic Citadel – built on Unreal 3. The same tech that powers Infinity Blade – the best looking mobile game to date and also our RipTen mobile game of the year.

First check out the Epic Citadel running on the LG Optimus 2x alone:

Very impressive, very smooth, very sexy.

Now watch as Nvidia reluctantly lets me plug the LG Optimus 2x into a 50″ Samsung HDTV and run the Epic Citadel:

I think it goes without saying that the Android platform now has more serious gaming potential than ever. If the Epic Citadel runs like this – you can bet Infinity Blade and other Unreal 3 games (such as Dungeon Defenders) are not far behind. Only time will tell if developers will harness the power of Tegra 2 “Superphones” and use it to create the next generation of great mobile games. However, one thing is certain – the LG Optimus 2x can handle it.

LG and Nvidia have yet to announce what mobile providers will carry the Optimus 2x – just cross your fingers and hope that it’s yours.

Nvidia and LG Unveil Optimus 2X Superphone – Show Off Console Quality Multiplayer Gaming on Android

Dave Oshry — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:59:09 +0000

Today at CES, Nvidia and LG unveiled what they are touting as a true “super-phone” and it’s looking pretty damn super indeed.

Powered by Nvidia’s Tegra 2 chip – this phone is lightning fast – and is set to finally provide Android users with a truly world class gaming experience.

First, a little bit about the Tegra 2 from Nvidia:

The Tegra 2 super chip turbocharges the super phone category and brings a new wave of devices to life with never-before-seen experiences.
Dual-co ore ARM Cortex-A9 CPU – The world’s first mobile dual-core CPU for faster Web browsing, snappier response time and better overall performance.
Ultra-lo ow powered (ULP) NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU – the ULPP GeForce GPU de elivers outstanding mobile 3D game playability and aa visually engaging, highly responsive 3D user interface
1080p Video Playback Processor – Watch 1080p HD movies stored on your mobile device on your HDTV, without compromising battery life.

Super Chip For A Super Phone

That’s all well and good – but what about gaming? Can the Tegra 2 really provide Android users with a console quality gaming experience? Yes. Not only that, but you’ll be able to play multiplayer games against console and PC users, right on your phone.

Yes, you read that right. You can play multiplayer games against someone on a PS3 – from your Droid.

To illustrate this, Nvidia brought out Trendy entertianment to show off their new action-RPG Dungeon Defenders – which runs on Unreal 3. First, they showed it being played on PC – then they showed it being played with PSMove and then they showed it being played on the LG Optimus 2X. What was even more impressive however, was the fact that all three players were in the same game. The PC, PS3 and Droid players were all in the same multiplayer game of Dungeon Defenders at the same time – playing with each other. Now, I don’t know about you – but I think that’s pretty damn cool.

Yes, All Three Of These Guys Are In The Same Game

Now, you may be saying to yourself – “Holy hell, that must be one bad ass motherf**king cell phone!!” Well, it is – and here’s the specs on it:

4-inch WVGA screen
8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)
1,500 mAh battery
8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera
True HDMI mirroring
1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording

It's Also Rather Easy On The Eyes

So, there you have it. Nvidia has teamed up with LG to unleash a new wave of Android superphones upon the world. They promise to deliver console quality multiplayer gaming to droid users – while at the same time vastly improving upon the speed and quality of the games you already play.

If that doesn’t do it for you, you can always hook the Optimus up to your big screen and play Angry Birds in full 1080p.

This article will be updated with more information, pictures and video (Yes, I have video of the game being played on all three platforms) from the conference – just as soon as I get some decent internet. #INeedADrink #PressDaySucks #CES

Netflix May Be Coming To Game Consoles

Cavin Smith — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:53:04 +0000

According to a pre-CES press release, Netflix is working with electronics giant LG to produce a set-top box capable of receiving rented movies over the internet. Console support for the company’s direct download service may not be far behind.

Netflix already allows subscribers to stream a selection of films to their computer screens at no extra cost. The new product would work under the same principal, except that rentals can now be watched on that old standby of the living room entertainment center — the TV. That, of course, means that a wider group of consumers would actually take advantage of the company’s video-on-demand.

The partnership with LG also means that the new unit may play both next-generation disc formats (HD-DVD and Blu-ray) in addition to streaming films.

That doesn’t necessarily imply neutrality in the war, though, as Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings has expressed interest in getting all “buddy-buddy” with other manufacturers, console-makers included. Considering that Microsoft already has the beginnings of a rental service in place on the Xbox Live Marketplace, and Sony’s had trouble getting any kind of real media distribution off the ground, the latter would seem to be a more beneficial choice.

On the other hand, Hastings is a member of Microsoft’s board and their extensive library of titles could further bolster the existing offerings. With rumors of Bill Gates making a big Xbox-related announcement at CES, we can’t help but wonder if this is in any way related.

That’s not to mention Sony’s preference for doing things “their own way” when it comes to format and distribution.

Lacking a storage device to help cache large video files, Nintendo’s Wii is likely out of the question (though Netflix’s streaming leaves no permanent copy of a film on a user’s hard drive).

We can’t do a whole lot more beyond speculating about console tie-ins at this point, but the LG device itself is set to debut in the second half of 2008.