IE11 Expected to Take Google Chrome Head-On
In the continuing war of tech giants the latest battle takes place on the browser platform. Two of the world’s most renowned companies Microsoft and Google are taking each other head on in a battle to prove who has the best browser. If we take a trip down memory lane then we will be able to see how Microsoft’s internet explorer dominated this domain. There was no sign of Google Chrome but since then a lot has changed. Google has improved its browser massively and currently is the preferred choice of consumers. This can be put down to Microsoft’s declining performance in recent years and Google’s impressive rise as a real powerhouse. However the scenario could be set to change once again as Microsoft is set to unveil its IE11(internet explorer 11). This latest version is said to be equipped with all the latest features and it will pose a challenge to Chrome’s supremacy.
Recently the highly anticipated update to Microsoft Windows 8 was leaked showing a glimpse of what could be in the offing. This has left many people wondering about this comeback attempt by Microsoft. The update called Windows Blue was a reminder to the tech world that Microsoft still has what it takes to go up against the best.
In 2011 Microsoft had announced that they would not be incorporating the Web GL feature into their browser because they had security concerns. But now it seems that the tech team at Microsoft has changed their mind and we might actually get to see this feature on the new Internet Explorer.
The Web GL feature basically allows you to get access to third party services to enhance your web experience. Previously Microsoft was unsure whether this system would be well protected. However now it seems that they have overcome these fears and are ready to launch this new feature.
This could mean that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is ready to take on Google Chrome in a head on battle. So should Google worry about this? Well only time will tell how this new update turns out. Chrome has dominated the market in recent times because of its web GL feature and now Microsoft looks ready to follow suit. This will at least put them on par with Chrome if not ahead of it.
The internet is now becoming more and more diverse. Any company that refuses to accept these technological advances is likely to be left behind. Microsoft seems to have realized this and is now making an effort to regain the lost market share.
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Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Revealed
Hardcore gaming fans who like virtually insurmountable challenges will be happy to know that Dark Souls 2, the much anticipated follow-up to Dark Souls, will be at least just as tough as its predecessor. This became clear when Japanese developers From Software released a 12-minute demo video revealing the gameplay and general feel of their latest product.
The game is still in development and a release date has not yet been announced. So far, all we know is that Dark Souls 2 is being developed for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows. Whereas the original Dark Souls did not perform too well on PC, struggling with frame rate problems and several bugs, developers promise they will be more careful with the sequel.
In terms of plot, we don’t know much except that Dark Souls 2 will focus on a different character: a cursed hero who is trying to find a cure for his condition. The game will stay true to its predecessor, in that it will retain the same spirit and mood, it will be set in the same universe and will apparently feature some characters from the initial Dark Souls.
The gameplay mechanics and controls will be more or less the same, the game universe will be about twice larger, but the beginning will be designed so as to be more accessible to newcomers. This gave birth to concerns that Dark Souls 2 would be easier than the first game, which is known for its considerable difficulty.
But developers insisted that this is not what they had in mind, and the recently revealed demo video is likely to put all worries to rest for good. In the short 12-minute span of gameplay revealed, the character is seen being killed several times, in many different ways.
Even more than its predecessor, Dark Souls 2 offers more realistic battle sequences and exploration. Foes are designed to actually react to the player’s actions and adjust their own tactics, so there is no way of predicting the outcome of a fight. The players will actually have to come up with their own strategies and learn how to react quickly in order to progress in the game.
Much like Dark Souls, the sequel brings players face to face with seemingly impossible challenges that you will have to go against over and over again and die several times along the way before being able to overcome them. In the end, this is what makes the Dark Souls gaming experience so rewarding: death is the only way you can move forward in this game.
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