• Xbox is a third party publisher and not a console maker any more Readers Feature
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    Xbox is a third party publisher and not a console maker any more Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished Nov 17, 2024, 1:00amThis is not a very good marketing campaign (Microsoft)A reader is unimpressed by Microsofts new This is an Xbox marketing campaign and insists that Xbox has already gone third party.As a company, Microsoft is worth over $3 trillion and yet for some reason they have always had terrible marketing. Maybe theyre so rich because they dont like spending money, including on talented staff, but that seems bizarre to me. So if youre wondering why Xbox always has such bad marketing (if it has any at all) its not actually specific to them, its the whole company.I say this, youve probably already guessed, because this latest marketing campaign for This is an Xbox is just mindboggling bad. It blows past I could do better than this and right through to Anyone could have done better this, to the point where you begin to wonder whether Sony paid for the ads and Xbox doesnt actually realise theyve gone up everywhere.The gist is, if you havent seen them (I assume GC will put some pics up here), that theyre showing off that you dont need to own an Xbox console in order to play Xbox games, as you can use a PC, mobile device, or a smart TV. This is despite the fact that the Xbox cloud streaming service is still only in beta and, in my experience, is not very good certainly not as good as GeForce Now.Theres no need to ask why theyre advertising all this right now because the answer is obvious: because Xbox console sales are in the toilet and its the only thing they can do. Except theyre doing it really badly. I mean, the main poster is a picture of a TV, with dotted lines around it and the phrase This is also an Xbox, by itself. Thats a hilariously clumsy sentence that only highlights how weird and confusing the whole campaign is.But beyond just the bad taglines the whole thing doesnt make any sense. Nobodys going to see these ads and suddenly sign up to Game Pass (and buy a controller) for their smart TV. Most casual and non-gamers arent going to have a clue what the adverts are even on about, especially as they dont include any obvious mention of Game Pass.If you do know what it means though the message is clear: you dont need to buy an Xbox console, you can just play the same games on other devices and save your 500. If you really know your stuff, youll also realise that this includes PlayStation 5 (Im fascinated to see if ads for Indiana Jones And The Great Circle will include mention of it also coming to PlayStation).This all happened this week, at the same time that Xbox insisted it was making a next gen console and a handheld (Im still not clear if theyre one and the same thing), while saying theres no redlines about what games can be multiformat, i.e. Halo and Gears Of War can come to PlayStation 5.I doubt Microsoft is outright lying about making new consoles, but I also doubt that their new consoles will be anything more than a sideshow. A collectors edition for hardcore fans but not something that most people will ever know about, let alone buy.Microsoft isnt going to spell out whats going on here, because it makes them look bad, but its obvious: they are, to all intents and purposes, a third party publisher now. Theyre basically just Activision Blizzard, with Bethesda and their other studios glued on the side. Sure, they might continue to sell consoles but only as an afterthought and absolutely not because thats where they make their money, in terms of hardware or software sales.Xbox is one step up from Sega at the moment, in terms of selling hardware, and Im sure theyll soon be the same, with new Xbox consoles treated like Sega mini-consoles and promotional items. Microsoft isnt going third party, they already are.In terms of battling PlayStation they failed, fair and square. They had four attempts and never made it, and the last two times were barely competitors. I dont say that with any particular glee, just as an attempt to cut through the waffle and misdirection that Microsoft keeps throwing up.In fact, Id go further and say that they may still win against PlayStation, eventually. Not as a console manufacturer but when consoles are no longer necessary and everything runs on streaming. When that happens then theyll be a contender again although I bet their marketing is still awful.By reader Logan3Are non-gamers going to know what this means? (Microsoft)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.MORE : 10 good reasons why Im getting a PS5 Pro - Readers FeatureMORE : Why are there no big name video games being released this month? - Reader's FeatureMORE : My top 10 PlayStation video games of the last 30 years Readers FeatureSign up to all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases before they're seen on the site.Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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  • Red Ones Krampus Was Made For Allllll the Monster Lovers Out There
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    AmazonsRed Onehas several holiday-themed villains on hand like evil snowmen and a winter witch named Grla , named after the monster from Icelandic folklore. Another mythical figure that shows up is Krampus, here reimagined as Santas (J.K. Simmons) adoptive brother and played by Game of ThronesKristofer Hivju. But hes not just Santas estranged bro: depending on how you roll, he might be the best part of the movie and also hot as hell. Talking to Variety, Hivju, costume designer L.J. Shannon, and makeup artist Joel Harlow discussed how Krampus suit came to life. For Shannon, it was imperative that he be attractive to somebody. Whenever Im creating a creature, my team makes fun of me because Im like, I want chicks to dig him. Hes got to be hot. Theres something about a lovable creature where you are drawn to them, she explained. Any bad guy has to be well-rounded enough that theyre interesting to watch, and theres a part of you that kind of roots for them. Hivju echoed that sentiment, and recalled how Shannon would ask him about the kind of butt he wanted to have, and the time spent on ensuring hed come off as a fun hedonistic half-god audiences would love. Just visually, theres a lot going on withRed Ones Krampus: along with the suit, theres the six horns, hands, gloves, teeth, and lenses. Harlow noted that the horns especially took a lot of work: You have to have an under-skull that supports those horns, which needs to blend seamlessly with the silicone skin, which [also] needs to blend seamlessly with the hair pieces that go on top. For Hivju, the entire thing took four hours to put onlater reduced to two and a half hoursin a process he likened to what Colin Farrell went through for The Penguin. And despite his skin going bananas with rashes, the actor ultimately figures the reward for how it looked was worth it.So between this, Tommy Dewey in Your Monster,andVenom,its been a good fall for people into monster guys. If youveRed One,or even just seen the scenes with Krampus, let us know in the comments below if the costume team succeeded in making him a babe. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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  • The Kraven Movie Wants You to Have a Real, Bloody Good Time
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    After several years and many delays, Sonys Kraven the Huntermovie is finally coming out in just under a month. (Hopefully, assuming theres no sudden last-minute shift.) The movie is selling itself by asking two questions: first, do you want to see Aaron Taylor-Johnson playing one of Spider-Mans best-known villains, albeit in a story without the wallcrawler himself? And second, do you wanna see him enact so much violence on waves of poor goons? Recently, Sony put out a behind the scenes video wherein Taylor-Johnson and director J.C. Chandor (A Most Violent Year) talk up their upcoming film. During their soundbytes are clips of Kraven basically becoming a slasher villain: he chases down cars while barefoot, climbs up heavily fortified buildings with ease, and kills a whole bunch of dudes in a number of gnarly ways. Youve probably seen most of these in prior trailers, but theyre still quite vicious, given how many he pulls off by using whatevers in grabbing distance. (RIP to the guy speared by rebar.) Kraven is the first R-rated superhero flick from Sony, whose Venom previous movies sometimes felt defanged as PG-13 fare. To Chandor, this basically had to be R-rated, as embracing the violence made for a far more honest film. In addition to being an origin movie, he described it as a family saga and good old-fashioned gangster story. Taylor-Johnson echoed that sentiment by pointing out that Kravens just using the skills he grew up learning from his father, played by Russell Crowe. Both men stressed how realtheir movie is compared to other cape films: real locations, real stunts done by Taylor-Johnson, all in service of what the actor called a raw, gritty, real-world movie. Well see how real everything comes off whenKraven the Hunterhits theaters on December 13. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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  • Green View Residence / 3 Points Consultant
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    Green View Residence / 3 Points ConsultantSave this picture! Junaid Hasan PrantoHousesNetrakona, BangladeshArchitects: 3 Points ConsultantAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:1105 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Junaid Hasan PrantoManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Akij Ceramics Ltd., Altech Thai Aluminium Limited, Mirpur and Khadim Ceramics, Nasir Glass, RAK Ceramics Ltd. MEP: 3 Points ConsultantMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. This multifamily residential building is located at Ananda Bazaar, Netrakona, a small district almost 150km north of Dhaka city. The project is very adjacent to the district bus stand in the southwest, the LGED complex in the east, the vast paddy farm of BADC in the south, the local kancha bazaar in the north, and the main access road in the west. West facing plot and diagonal site lines were both challenges for this project. Service zones placed west with solid walls, and deep verandahs with green and orthogonal planning following the diagonal site lines were the primary design considerations.Save this picture!Two types of living facilities are designed in this project. 1st to 3rd floors for rental purposes and 4th & 5th floors for the landowner. Both options are facilitated with natural light and cross ventilation, ensuring a comfortable living. Repetitive verandahs around the west and south create visual harmony for the project, provide a deep shadow against the strong glare of the tropical sun, and act as shading devices against heavy rainfall. Planter boxes are incorporated with verandahs to give a natural softness to the structure and also act as a natural heat insulator. Full-height openings along with verandahs give transparency, invite soft natural light, and give an opportunity to relate with the surroundings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!At the client's portion, open terraces are introduced with living and dining areas to ensure indoor-outdoor relations, including a social communication facility on the upper floor. Double height volume with glass roof invites sky and rain, creating visual connections between two levels. A small study room is placed on the roof. The rest of the roof is kept open with a plantation facility, thus users can enjoy the roof and relate themselves to the city views. Landscaping on every floor along with a roof garden reduces heat absorption and ensures less energy consumption.Save this picture!Red tile bricks are used as core exterior materials which help to reduce heat and establish a strong integrity with the context. West side solid faade and the plane walls cladding with brick tiles create monumentality; and enhance the gravity of the project.Save this picture!Save this picture!Completing a project following the design is not a very common fact in our context. Outside Dhaka, it's even rarer. But this project sets an example that an honest approach, respecting designs, coordination among different sections, and proper follow-up can make a difference, and create a successful project. This project is now declaring a strong vocabulary and clear identity in its locality. People generally know it as a Lalbari (Red Building).Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this office3 Points ConsultantOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on November 17, 2024Cite: "Green View Residence / 3 Points Consultant" 16 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023467/green-view-residence-3-points-consultant&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • Full House / WARchitect
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    Full House / WARchitectHousesBangkok, ThailandArchitects: WARchitectAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:730 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2021 Lead Architects: Thawin Harnboonseth More SpecsLess SpecsText description provided by the architects. This white gable-shaped house appears to be a single structure from the exterior, but it is two residences with very different purposes. The older brother owns the larger house, while his younger brother is the owner of the smaller one. Despite having their own families of their own, they still choose to be near each other and their parents, who are the grandparents of their offspring, as the focal point of the family, so that the grandparents can enjoy seeing their grandchildren grow up. In addition, on weekends their younger sister and her husband always visit. Up to ten people are living in this endearing gable house.In addition to the fact that this site has roadways on three sides, the usable space for the functions must be taken into consideration. Property owners must be cautious about "setbacks," a building restriction since the useable area is decreasing from the setback borders (counted from the center of the streets). All things considered, we began by creating a relatively small three-story house plan that included all necessary features. The "living room" with its expansive sliding doors leading to the courtyards, "a decent number of bedrooms," depending on how many family members live on each side, and the "kitchen," which connects the two houses, are the common features of both.The front of this home was intended to face north, which is consistent with the possibility of voids, and this side of the street is also wider than the others, according to the house's placement. This side of the home allows the house to show off its beauty more than other sides because no electricity lines run through it to obstruct the view. This house has a few holes in its design due to the electrical line surrounding its back, which is on the south side. Direct sunlight always shines on the east and west sides of the house, which are constructed with two layers of thick walls and without a single hole. Adopt the natural light into the courtyard inside the house to create privacy and make the building tidier with no uncontrollable openings (for example, bathrooms' small windows).Our attempts to produce 3D representations revealed that the house's design is awkwardly proportioned and completely devoid of warmth. Next, we used architectural language to tackle the issue and create a distinctive shape for this house. We did this by using a gable shape that doesn't encroach on the design and that instantly conjures up images of "warm houses." Divide the form in half, making one side a solid wall and the other filled with empty space. In order to maximize the expression of a whole room, we construct thin edges using steel plates.The primary six-column grids of the home were positioned at equal center distances from one another in the plan design. Two column spansone on the solid side and one on the open sidewill be needed for a single gable shape. We discovered that when all of the gables' dimensions and angles are the same, four identical pieces of gable form make a fantastic composition. The four gables are not connected to one another, but they do link from corner to corner or have no tangent at all. Additionally, a vertical level of gables and a size of a non-equivalent depth were planned methodically.The simple white wall and light-colored wooden floor of this house are the architectural materials chosen to produce a "heart-warming" image. Suitable for children and the elderly, it is also easily maintained. White marble paneling highlighted a significant portion of the wall. A railing with a thin steel plate was designed in the hall stairs zone to make it safer for houses with children and to conserve space on the stairs. Hemispherical profile fiber-cement panels covering the fence add a unique dimension of light and shadow throughout the day.Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeWARchitectOfficePublished on November 16, 2024Cite: "Full House / WARchitect" 16 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023462/full-house-warchitect&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • I remade the Active Camo from Halo -- Course Update
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