The launch of Google TV Delayed

Google TV which was originally heralded as soon slid this year should be postponed. Because of this, Google has also asked the TV producer who becomes his partner for products do not always announce their Google TV. There is what in the world?

Apparently, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and quoted on Monday (20/12/2010), this delay should be done because Google feels still need to improve the ability of Google TV software before products based TV Google TV services invade the market.

Nevertheless, the Samsung as one of Google's partners in this case remains a web TV will launch Google TV service based on schedule, namely at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States, beginning next month.

Google itself has yet to officially comment on the reason for this delay. Gina Weakley Google spokesman confirmed only about their long-term goals related to Google's TV services.

"Our long term goal is to collaborate with a broad community of electronics manufacturers to help promote the latest generation TVs. We look forward to working with other partners to bring more new devices to the market in coming years," he explained.

Google-based TV allows TV viewers to surf the internet using a TV. Some devices with this capability is already present a few months ago, for example like that introduced the Sony and Logitech.

Meanwhile, other Google partners such as Toshiba, LG, and Sharp follow Google's advice to take them to delay the launch of Google TV. And indeed, just like Samsung, they plan to show these products at CES.

"We understand Google considerations about future product roadmap, and we believe this decision will bring a good product in the right timeframe," said Jeff Barney as Vice President of Toshiba's Digital Products Division.

Sony: Sayonara Walkman!

Remember the Walkman? Cassette player device that had once popular finally meet death. Sony Walkman that had become the largest producer, has decided to stop its construction.

According to the company based in Japan, they have been doing the last Walkman shipping in the Japanese market earlier this year. And if all units were sold out the Walkman will not be produced anymore. As quoted from PC Mag, Sunday (10/25/2010), Sony itself began producing portable cassette player device since 1979.

Walkman may be a little late for her debut, but in the 1980's, the device is then developed into a portable stereo. Its presence has also been replaced by an MP3 player. But a big achievement because of the Walkman ever be one device that successfully sold over 220 million units worldwide and has produced for more than 30 years.

However, Sony still remember the name by using it to name the Walkman MP3 player such as Walkman NWZ-E350 series. Not only that, Sony also used the name for one of the features Walkman music player on mobile besutannya.

And what about CDs? Sony says it will still produce CDs despite the declining popularity. Previously, Sony had announced it would terminate sales of floppy discs, a storage medium that has been produced by Sony since 1983. Sayonara, Walkman.

One month, One Million Unit Selling PlayStation Move

The market response to the Sony PlayStation Move very good. Because, just 30 days thrown into the market, this latest motion controller system has sold more than one million units.

At least, this encouraging response, as revealed by electronics giant Sony, occurred in North America and Latin America.

"Demand is very strong retail and we are working hard to meet the stock," said Chief Executive Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Jack Tretton.
In fact, as added Tretton, Sony PS Move to increase production to double in order to meet consumer demand.

detikINET quotation of alert PC Mag, Saturday (23/10/2010), some analysts say mention that launched a new controller system is always risky. The reason, the developers need quite a lot of time in making a game that adds value and in accordance with the new controller.

Noted, currently there are about 24 game titles that have been optimized for PS Move, among them including EyePet, The Fight: Lights Out, Heavy Rain, Killzone 3, Kung Fu Rider, MAG, High Velocity Bowling, Start the Party!, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11.

At least, there will be 15 game titles that will be visited again when the market before year-end holiday season arrives.

In America, PS Move bundle sold at USD 99.99, with the PlayStation Eye. Champions Sports has included games in Blu-ray discs, and game demo discs PS Move.

While other bundle options, PS Move that packaged with a new 320GB HDD PS3 priced at USD 399.99 

5 Interesting Facts About Nintendo

As one of the world's oldest gaming companies, Nintendo store a number of interesting facts are rarely known by gamers. Quoted from CVG, on Monday (18/10/2010) These five interesting facts about Nintendo.

1. Nintendo starts with name of company HanafudaNintendo is regarded as one of the oldest gaming companies in the world. Starting in 1889 with the name Hanafuda company, Nintendo started business selling game with game card.

2. Shigeru Miyamoto always use a bicycleOne of the key figures in the success of Nintento is Shigeru Miyamoto. This man had long been working for Nintendo as a Game Director on a number of famous games such as Mario, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda. Although the title as director, but Miyamoto does not have a car and always use a bicycle to go to the office.

3. Mario as 'Jumpman'Mario is the character of the most popular among users of Nintendo. But it turns out before having the official name as Mario, the character known as Jumpman.

4. Gunpei Yokoi's deathYokoi Gunpei name may sound very strange today. But did you know that this is the man who created a handheld game console, the Game Boy. Yokoi died in a car accident, and since it is also the name Game Boy berangusr among gamers.

5. Nintendo was in harmony with SonyCurrently, Nintendo and Sony competing as rakasasa State game from Sakura, but it turns out the two companies had collaborated in the manufacture of the first generation Playstation.