Video game developer David Cage and his studio Quantic Dream are known for creating cinematic, emotion-driven video games like Heavy Rain and Indigo Prophecy. Their latest creation is a tech demo unveiled at the 2012 Game Developers Conference that, while not presented as a game, offers excellent graphics and an even better narrative during its 7-minute runtime. "Kara" focuses on the construction of a female robot and the conversation between the droid and her creator, which takes a disturbing turn.
According to sources such as CNET the next Apple iPad (the third generation of its kind) will not be called iPad 3. Instead, the tablet will be named iPad HD, a brand solution that's not exactly original (not that "3" is)
Panasonic has released pricing on their lineup of 2012 Blu-ray Disc players, including both 3D and non-3D models. Prices on the 2012 lineup range from the low-end BD77 at $89 to the high-end BDT500 at $349. See suggested retail pricing below along with each model's features.
It's a great week for Blu-ray releases highlighted by several titles celebrating Universal's 100th Anniversary. Movies such as The Deer Hunter, The Nutty Professor, The Blues Brothers and Parenthood have been digitally remastered and released in 1080p high definition.
Nitpick all you want about the Austin Powers movies, but you can't deny they are worth $5.66 apiece. That's what Amazon's Blu-ray Deal of the Week breaks down to, with the Austin Powers Collection on sale for just $16.99 through March 11. Jump on the shagadelic savings here.
DirecTV's "big news" this week is TruTV launching in HD on March 7, just in time for the first bracket of games starting on March 13. From the looks of the TruTV schedule, the NCAA coverage will start with a one hour special on Selection Sunday, March 11.
GameStop will host Mass Effect 3 Midnight Launch events across the U.S. on Monday, March 5. Over 3,600 stores will be open to sell the latest EA game priced at $59.99 for the standard version, and $79.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition.