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Aug

[Giant Giveaway #6: Supercharged Edition] Win A Free Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 With A Tegra Zone Power Pack For Doing Close To Nothing!

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Contests / Giveaways, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung

Last Updated: September 5th, 2011

In order to celebrate today's launch of TegraZone.com, the updated Tegra Zone Android app, and the new and really awesome Tegra-optimized game called Sprinkle, for our 6th giant giveaway we've once again partnered with NVIDIA, but this time the main prize - a 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - is accompanied by a smashing bonus: the Tegra Zone power pack.

"What goes into this Pack?" you might ask, and I'll tell you. The Tegra Zone power pack consists of:

a Samsung keyboard dock, which retails for about $80 - see our review
a Jawbone JAMBOX bluetooth speaker, which retails for about $200
a $25 AMEX gift card so you can load up your new Tab 10.1 with some apps right away

The winner of the giveaway will receive both the Tab 10.1 and the power pack, so I hope by now the "Supercharged" part of the title is starting to make a bit more sense.

Aug

NVIDIA Unleashes TegraZone.com Site For Mobile Gamers, Updates Tegra Zone Android App

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News

TegraZone.com

NVIDIA's Tegra Zone app is undeniably the best way to find games specifically designed to take advantage of the Tegra 2 processor, and now an official companion website has been released. Much like the web portal to the Android Market, the Tegra Zone website makes finding what you're looking for quick and easy. I had a chance to cruise around the site before it was publicly available, and I must say, it's quite nice.

On the TZ website you'll find quick links to new games, news about upcoming Tegra products, devices, and games; as well as access to TZ community forums where you can talk about all things Tegra.

Aug

Dead-End Giveaway: Design Our New 404 Page, Win A T-Mobile LG G2x

Posted by David Ruddock in Contests / Giveaways, G2x (p999), LG, T-Mobile

Last Updated: August 28th, 2011

Warning About Copyrighted Images: Guys, we're loving the responses for the contest so far, but we need to make something clear: we will not accept any entry that contains a copyrighted image or work - period. We are serious about plagiarism, and if we find you've used an image without permission, your entry will be disqualified until the offending material is removed. Thanks!

The Prize

Alright, we heard from a lot of you that social contests just aren't up your alley sometimes - so we've listened. Our latest contest gives you the chance to win a T-Mobile LG G2x (courtesy of NVIDIA and Android Police) using only your super-awesome design skills.

Jun

Galaxy On Fire 2 THD Lands In The Android Market, And It's Free... Somewhat

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

It has been several weeks since Nvidia first dropped the news that Galaxy On Fire 2 was coming to Tegra devices, and now it's finally here. Galaxy On Fire 2 THD takes mobile gaming to a whole new level with its amazing details and rich gameplay, offering a massive galaxy for its playground. Here are some of the main features:

Game Features:

A huge galaxy with over 20 solar systems and beautifully rendered planets

100 unique 3D space stations and more than 30 customizable space ships

Unique reputation and diplomacy system

Story-based, mission-based and free gameplay

Complex trading system with over 170 different commodities of all kinds

High quality visuals and music, full voice acting (English) and 3D sound

Action Freeze™: 3D screenshot tool to save screenshots from any perspective and upload them to Facebook™

OpenFeint integration of leader boards, achievements and saved games

Supports up to full native 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Tegra Features:

Heavily optimized to utilize the eight-core rendering power of Tegra’s GeForce GPU for console-gaming quality on mobile devices

All meshes re-created from scratch as if they were to be used for a proper console game

New details added to the design of each of the over 30 spaceships and 100 space stations

Carefully re-painted space background images and planets at 2048 x 2048 pixels resolution to ensure crystal clear game experience even on 10 inch tablets

Four times higher texture sizes on all in-game textures and four times higher polygon count on its spaceships, space stations, jump gates and asteroids compared to standard tablet versions

Sophisticated OpenGL ES 2.0 specular and displacement shaders on all in-game assets

You can get Galaxy On Fire 2 THD free in the Android Market right now - but there's a catch.

Jun

[Review] Riptide GP Proves What Tegra 2, And Android, Are Capable of Doing

Posted by Matt Demers in Apps/Games, Game Reviews, Games, Reviews

Last Updated: July 24th, 2011

Riptide GP emerged from the Tegra zone late in May, touting amazing graphics that the Android system is now capable of pulling off. However, is it all flash and no substance?

Riptide GP comes to us from Vector Unit, the developer of Hydro Thunder Hurricane for the Xbox Live Arcade. While that game features a number of souped-up racing boats with weapon attachments, Riptide GP returns to the water for a comparatively tuned-down affair. Instead of boats with Gatling cannons, you race jet skis against AI opponents; you can pull off tricks in order to fill a boost meter, which can then be used to further a lead or recover from a costly spill.

May

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Play Tegra Zone Games On Non-Tegra Devices With Chainfire3D

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Applications, Development, News

Yesterday, we told you about the OpenGL video driver Chainfire3D. At the time, there was a common question: what can you really do with this? Some crafty XDA users have set out to prove exactly what you can do using CF3D, and here at AP, we all think it's nothing short of awesome.

In the past, we've highlighted several games specifically for Tegra devices, and we felt the backlash from users that wanted these games but lacked the proper hardware (read: no Tegra). Now, however, it is possible to play Tegra-specific games on non-Tegra devices, thanks to the CPU emulation and a few plugins in CF3D.

May

[New Game] ZEN Pinball THD: The Other Pinball Game You've Been Waiting For

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

On Friday we told you about the arrival of Pinball HD for Tegra devices, but if that just wasn't your cup of tea where pinball is concerned, then you'll be happy to know that ZEN Pinball THD will become part of the Tegra Zone family soon. ZEN Pinball is a port from the popular Playstation 3 game of the same title, and this will be its first venture into the mobile world.

ZEN features all the dynamic gameplay that you've come to expect out of games designed for Tegra devices, with super-realistic environments and real-world pinball physics. The tables are graphically rich and full of textural depth that is sure to please everyone from casual gamers to the most hardcore pinball enthusiasts.

Apr

Guerrilla Bob Comes To The Tegra Zone, Now You Can Blow Stuff Up In HD

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

More and more game developers are taking advantage of the raw power of the Tegra 2 processor, and today, Angry Mob Games brings Guerrilla Bob to those ranks. The graphics have been completely revamped to provide a more aesthetically pleasing experience, adding things like post-processing effects like bloom and glow, real-time lighting, and higher resolution textures.

As far as gameplay is concerned, you can expect the same in-your-face killing field that has always been Guerrilla Bob, only prettier. With a full on assault of weapons - like Machine Guns, Molotov Cocktails, Double Uzis, and Rocket Launchers, just to name a few - you will always find new and exciting ways to execute your enemies.

Apr

[Upcoming] Three New Games Designed For Tegra Devices - Riptide GP, Galaxy On Fire 2, And Pinball HD

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Yesterday we told you about an upcoming Tegra-specific game from Playbox called Bang Bang Racing. Today, we have a real treat for you - a sneak peak at three more upcoming games for Tegra devices that are sure to blow your mind (no less!).

The three titles in question are Riptide GP, a port of the popular aquatic racing game Hydro Thunder Hurricane; Galaxy on Fire 2, a space-based action RPG; and Pinball HD, a high-definition twist on an arcade classic.

Riptide GP

When I was a child, I loved the arcade game Hydro Thunder, and when it finally came out for consoles, I was elated.

Apr

Playbox's Bang Bang Racing Coming Soon To A Tegra Android Device Near You [Video]

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Game development company Playbox has decided to jump into the world of Android gaming, given the power and presence of NVIDIA's Tegra 2 processor and its popularity in Android devices. The first of many games on the list to make its way to Tegra phones and tablets is Bang Bang Racing, which is currently available on both Playstation 3 and XBOX 360.

Bang Bang Racing looks like a super-awesome (and tiny) way to burn up the track, thanks to the dynamic environments and sharp graphics. It utilizes NVIDIA's PhysX technology to provide such a rich experience - just take a look: