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PS3 Technology Being Used For National Security

Believe it or not, technology on your Playstation 3 is being used to help develop new national security devices.

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are using the same technology used in the new Playstation 3 to develop new video tools for national security.

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snoop_dizzle6146d ago (Edited 6146d ago )

is it really the PS3 or a very powerful version of the cell processor(maybe multiple cell proccessors) as a mainframe(like equaling a 100 ps3s or something in power)?

ArmrdChaos6146d ago

Of course CELL = Sony even though it was created by IBM, so anytime someone is using the cell chip they are automatically using the PS3 to do something non-related to gaming even though the hardware is nowhere near related. Obviously it is an article written using the PS3 interchangeably with the cell so they don't have to commit the space in the article trying to explain to public what the cell chip is...most are already familiar with the Playstation name.

Kaneda6146d ago

No way! Xbox 360 is Faster! SONY LIES AGAIN!!

Mr_Kuwabara6146d ago

Hope things go for the best for both sides.

closedxxx6146d ago

This just means that more PS3 consoles are being bought (at a loss for SONY) and will never get any attach revenues because they will not be used for gaming.
The ENTIRE game console market is driven by profits made from game sales.
As said time and time again:
When a console is sold, the manufacturer takes a loss in hopes that it will be made up when people purchase the games for that platform.
Everytime a group takes the PS3 and uses it to run Linux in a cluster, they are getting a steal on a powerful PC, and SONY takes a loss.

Lord Anubis6146d ago

they are using the CELL processor that is used in the PS3 not the PS3.

THWIP6146d ago (Edited 6146d ago )

We already know what happens when you give too much power to a moron....this has disaster written all over it.

First they wanted to use the PS2 to take out Saddam, now this. The good news is, the U.S. gov't is already used to paying outrageous $$ for things, so price won't be an issue with them. ;)

sumfood4u6146d ago

An already getting Migraines, over Positive Videogame News!

nobizlikesnowbiz6146d ago

Rawrz! The awesome power of the cell is unrivaled even by the super advanced aliens that hang out at my crib that are from the year 4444 where talking chickens rule over the turkeys.

The turkey breathren must unit and keep them dirty French off our chiblets!

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod7h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability

With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.

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thorstein1d 3h ago

It was worrisome to begin with.

It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.

Cacabunga6h ago

I like the sound of that!! I will for sure never support these gaas games.
Sony must be shocked at gamer's reaction, making them cancel a few of these and hopefully go back to the good heavy hitters they had us used to..
now bring on that PSPro reveal and show us some SP 1st party awesomeness.

CrimsonWing691d 2h ago

What’s to be unsure of!? Look at the ratio of success to failure!

DarXyde9h ago

It's pretty ridiculous.

Imagine having a breadth of data at your disposal to see the statistically low success rate of these games, only to be laser focused on the exceptional case studies.

shinoff21831d 1h ago

Yes. Stop all the live service bs.

jznrpg1d 1h ago

Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.

MIDGETonSTILTS171d ago

Helldivers 2 manages just fine…

Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.

Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.

Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.

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The Battle Pass Is The Worst Thing To Happen To Modern Gaming

Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."

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got_dam1d 5h ago

Battle passes AND meta gaming both.

DivineHand1251d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.

I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.

lucian2291d 2h ago

battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional