Leisurely Geeks

Kotaku‘s artictle by Jason Schreier  goes into great detail and includes some great screanshots of the Steam client in Big Picture mode. So, I will keep it simple. This will be a great way to game…Period. Yes having your PC hooked up to your  TV is the way to go with this service. But, even without doing that, it will be handy. I know that many games I play on PC through the Steam client work great with a controller. I’ve played Batman: Arkham City, Dead Island, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Saints Row:The Third, and a bunch more games using a controller. And even on my 24 inch monitor I lean back in my chair for lengthy sessions. It just feels right to do so with a controller in hand. So this is where this mode comes in. The UI design is fantastic. The client includes a browser and a great text input interface that should have happened years ago on consoles. Biggest thing might be the browser. 1. Having an easy browser to get into from the Steam Overlay is much better than Alt-Tabbing out of a game (even when not using a controller). 2. A full browser on a pc can access other services such as Hulu and Netflix. And lastly Steam will soon be supporting other apps through its client. So your PC hooked up to your TV could replace consoles as well as other media streaming options. All with an interface you can see from your couch. Even if you don’t want to do this for your big gaming PC, a semi-decent laptop will play more steam games than you think (especially many indie/older  titles) and likely fit into the living room better. Sounds fun and it’s nice to have options.

By all means, check out Kotaku’s article for a more in-depth look: http://kotaku.com/5941793/valve-is-bringing-steam-to-your-tv-today-watch-out-consoles

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A media streaming ball to be precise. It’s called the Nexus Q. It is a media streaming device designed to allow any Android devices in the area to que up content such as music and videos from the cloud and Play Store. It’s cost is concerning compared to that of the Nexus 7 tablet. For a content streaming device that needs a TV or monitor, $299 seems a bit steep. One wouldn’t have blamed google for the pricing being the opposite between the two devices. But there are other considerations at play “cough Kindle Fire cough”. It is made in America. And this seems to be brought up when discussing price on the Nexus Q. I say: so are Vizio electronics and they make some great affordable electronics in the US. Strange product, stranger price.

Yes we have an insatiable hunger. Ravenous for human flesh. Or rather Movies, TV, and Books that feature such things. And we can’t wait for the next installment of The Walking dead. This movie seems cool. Kind of a Outlaw Josie Wales meets The Walking Dead. Check it out! The more we watch, the more we will be ready for the zombies when they come!!

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