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Delivering multiple audio/video functions in a single, streamlined box is the new Home Theater Scaler Plus from Gefen. The unit scales video signals in hi-def res from 480i to 1080p as well as supports legacy and hi-def formats, converts analog AV to digital and source switching. The latter allows users to connect and access multiple sources from the same display. The unit is equipped with inputs for component video with left/right audio, composite/s-video with left/right audio, and two HDMI inputs, each with digital TOSlink and S/PDIF audio. Each AV format, when selected, is output in the HDMI format with audio delivered alongside the HDMI signal in both digital audio formats. The Gefen Home Theater Scaler Plus is completely HDCP and HDMI compliant—Chatsworth, California
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The ISIS Group, Inc., has intro’d a new 16×16 RGBHV routing switcher in their INNOVATION product line. This new model offers the same wide bandwidth, supporting all formats from VGA through QSXGA, the same flexibility and rugged construction of the INNOVATION multimedia switchers. The new switcher is designed specifically for multimedia applications and uses the latest crosspoint technology to extend bandwidth and slew-rate performance, allowing it to work with the most demanding resolutions. The switcher is rugged enough to meet the requirements of military applications, and flexible enough for stadium and theater installations as well as video wall displays. It features hot-swappable, front-loading modules, a redundant power supply option, and a choice of local, remote, or GUI controls to ensure professional performance in any venue. This switcher carries a full seven-year warranty—Grass Valley, California
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SpikeTV‘s Video Game Awards (VGA) for 2007 were announced last Friday, even though the actual award’s show “Best and Worst of 2007” is set for this week. Amazingly enough, Halo 3 did NOT receive the top VGA—instead, that honor was given to BioShock from 2K Games, an underwater adventure that’ll leave you breathing for more! Superb 3D animation, tons of action, a solid plot and some awesome critters! Runners up in the Game of the Year category included Halo 3, Mass Effect and The Orange Box. BioShock also won the Best Shooter award, Best Graphics and Best Xbox 360 game awards.
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From Petroglyph‘s award-winning studio comprised of folks who developed the original Command & Conquer and C&C: Red Alert comes a new sci-fi RTS, Universe at War: Earth Assault. Published by SEGA, there’s a whole slew of customization available to you in an epic storyline set on an Earth of our near-future. Seems as though powerful forces from across the universe have brought war to Earth and you must take command of unique factions with awesome powers and spectacular units. You control massive-scale war machines, also customizable. There’s large scale environmental destruction for your pleasure and the game includes new multiplayer features. This strat is now shipping on PC DVD and will be available for Xbox 360 gamers next spring. The title is rated “T” by the ESRB.
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- —Nearly 2 percent of RealNetworks‘ international staff have been laid off from offices in Seattle, Washington as well as Asia and Europe with the explanation given the work force reductions were the result of recent acquisitions redundancies…acquisitions included Altrativa (Brazil), GameTrust and WiderThan (South Korea)—
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—When a new DVD is released by Universal Pictures, the company is now also going to test a downloadable version, as well… the download will be via Vudu which normally rents flicks for anywhere between $1 to $5…Vudu has also signed HD content distribuiton agreements with Lionsgate Entertainment and Paramount Pictures—
