All articles tagged with #prototype
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment revealed in a Devs Playing video that The Division was originally planned as a World of Warcraft–style MMO with hotbars and a dog companion, before evolving into the current cover-based looter shooter for its 10th anniversary.
A rare pre–Mike Tyson version of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! for the NES was auctioned for $45,000 and has since been dumped online, revealing early differences (including fighters Rockyhead and Mongol Khan and Soda Popinski’s arcade-era name Vodka Drunkenski) along with debug options to cycle unfinished opponents’ movesets, offering a fascinating glimpse into the game's development.
A folding-backstage Punch-Out prototype cartridge has surfaced, with the ROM dumped online after a former Nintendo of America employee sold it for $45,000. The unfinished build lacks sound data, includes only four fighters (Glass Joe, Bald Bull, King Hippo, Don Flamenco) in a fixed order and loops after a password post‑Don Flamenco. It also reveals arcade guest stars Piston Hurricane and Pizza Pasta (not present in the NES version) and hints at other unknown fighters like Rockyhead and Mongol Khan; there are debug features to cycle through unfinished opponents. The Video Game History Foundation highlighted the prototype in a new video.
An early PS3 Mirror’s Edge prototype, painstakingly revived by Softsoundd, runs with a storm drain time trial not in the final game and a noticeably chatty Faith; the standout moment is Faith’s world-spanning line, “In this city of mirrors, the edge is where you still have a choice,” which fans are embracing for its cringe charm. The post also touches on other Morning Checkpoint notes and upcoming game reveals.
A rare late-stage prototype of the original 2016 Google Pixel, marked 'Not for Sale,' is listed on eBay for over $100. The device, a 'sailfish' model with 128GB storage and Snapdragon 821 processor, is largely intact and bootable, offering collectors a unique piece of Android history, though it may have connectivity issues.
Elon Musk hinted on Joe Rogan's show that Tesla is working on a flying car with advanced technology, aiming to unveil a prototype by the end of the year, though details remain vague and timelines ambitious.
Google has extended its three-year partnership with Magic Leap to develop Android XR glasses, showcasing a new prototype that integrates Magic Leap's AR technology with Google's Raxium microLED light engine, aiming to create stylish, comfortable smart eyewear that blends digital content seamlessly into the real world.
TP-Link has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8, demonstrating its capabilities in data transfer and beacon validation, with the standard expected to be finalized by 2028. The new standard focuses on improving connection reliability and performance in challenging environments, rather than just increasing speed, aiming to offer a more stable and responsive wireless experience for consumers.
A new plasma engine prototype could make it possible to travel to Mars in just 30 days, significantly reducing travel time to the Red Planet.
Tim developed a new logic system using analog multiplexers instead of traditional digital logic, successfully creating functioning logic gates and latches that operate at 15 MHz, demonstrating a novel approach to digital logic design with analog components.
The article highlights some of the rarest Ford vehicles, including the Ford Fairlane 500 R-Code, a powerful muscle car from the '60s; the experimental V10 Mustang from 2004; the McLaren-enhanced Mustang M81 from the '80s; the rally-inspired Escort RS1700T; and the limited-edition GTX1 Roadster based on the Ford GT, emphasizing their unique features and rarity.
A first look at the Sonic Mania 2 prototype has been released, showcasing new images and characters like Kanga Clanga Badnik, revealing what could have been a sequel to Sonic Mania, but the project was halted for unspecified reasons, leading SEGA to develop Sonic Superstars instead.
Meta has revealed details about its upcoming VR prototypes, including Boba 3 with a 180°×120° ultra-wide field of view, Tiramisu with hyperrealistic visuals, and a high-resolution mixed reality headset, all aimed at advancing immersive VR experiences, with demos expected at SIGGRAPH 2025.
Microsoft's canceled dual-screen device, originally codenamed Andromeda, was a Windows Phone-based prototype designed as a digital pocket notebook with features like inking, a back camera, and wireless charging, but was scrapped in 2018. New images reveal the hardware and software that showcased Microsoft's early vision for a Windows-based dual-screen device, which ultimately evolved into the Android-powered Surface Duo.
One-Netbook's OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a innovative dual-screen transforming gaming handheld with two OLED touchscreens, capable of emulating various consoles and Android games, currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. While promising in design and features, it faces software and hardware challenges as it approaches its September release, with a planned price of $799.