MTBS S-3D Hardware Guide RC1, Historical Game Exhibit!

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Published on Friday, 27 June 2008 19:00

Written by Neil Schneider

Two important stories to report today. First, MTBS is proud to put out Release Candidate I of the MTBS Stereoscopic 3D Hardware Guide. If you are shopping for your first true 3D experience, this guide is a MUST READ. It covers nearly all the available stereoscopic 3D hardware in the cinema and consumer space, and by the time you have finished reading it, you will have a clear grasp of the technologies on the market including their benefits and challenges. A similar stereoscopic 3D software guide is also in the works.

Second, the other evening I had the privilege of being invited to the opening of EVOLUTION: 30 Years of Computer Games, a special museum exhibit put on by Games For Windows and the Personal Computer Museum.


Neil Schneider (Left) and Syd Bolton, Curator of the Personal Computer Museum
at: EVOLUTION: 30 Years of Computer Games Exhibit in Toronto

While I can’t take credit for being involved with ALL thirty years of computer video games, I’m an easy mark for having been around for most of them. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think my first computer, a Commodore Vic-20, would be treated as a museum piece. I admit it was still a lot of fun to play classics like Ms. Pacman, Choplifter, and now infamous King’s Quest I by still around and kicking Sierra.


Neil Schneider Playfully Interviewed (ambushed and aged) by MuchMusic at
EVOLUTION: 30 Years of Computer Games Exhibit in Toronto

To add insult to injury, one of the high (and low!) points of my evening was being interviewed by Tim Deegan, MuchMusic’s youngest VJ. Ambushed while playing Ms. Pacman, I was easy cannon fodder for playful age over beauty remarks. You’re only as young as your FIRST video game!


Neil Schneider and the Commodore Vic-20 - HIS FIRST COMPUTER
at: EVOLUTION: 30 Years of Computer Games Exhibit in Toronto


Neil Schneider (Left) and Ryan Bidan, Product Manager Microsoft Games for Windows
at: EVOLUTION: 30 Years of Computer Games Exhibit in Toronto

The exhibit is still open to the public today from 12:00PM to 5:00PM EST at:

InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre
9 Ossington Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

I’m certain all attendees will enjoy it. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy a much fuller experience by visiting the Personal Computer Museum in Brantford, Ontario (Canada) which is next scheduled to be open to the public on July 19th, 2008.

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NVIDIA/Mitsubishi News, Special Guest Reminder!

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Published on Monday, 23 June 2008 19:00

Written by Neil Schneider

Wow! Monday was a bigger day than we thought!

Yesterday, we announced that Dr. Robert Cailliau, Co-Developer of the World Wide Web has joined forces with MTBS as a member of its advisory board.


Dr. Robert Cailliau, Co-Developer of the WWW

You can read the first part of his interview HERE, and yesterday’s installment HERE.

However, similarly big news is that NVIDIA, Aspen Media Products, and Mitsubishi are joining forces! Details are still unfolding, but it appears that Mitsubishi has arranged a deal with NVIDIA and Aspen Media Products for 3D gaming content. We are unconvinced that this is a traditional stereoscopic 3D driver deal, and is more likely an all-in-one package with predetermined hardware and distributed content. Time will tell!

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Co-Developer of the WWW Joins MTBS Advisory Board!

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Published on Sunday, 22 June 2008 19:00

Written by Neil Schneider

Dr. Robert Cailliau, Co-Developer of the WWW

First, Dr. Robert Cailliau, Co-Developer of the World Wide Web is back for round two on MTBS. Now it’s time to talk about some S-3D! He shares his views on the W3 Consortium and how this parallels to the needs of the developing stereoscopic 3D industry. He also talks about standards, gaming, and the potential of a 3D World Wide Web! Very interesting material.

You can read the first part of his interview HERE, and today’s installment HERE.

Dr. Cailliau will be back again to share his personal stereoscopic 3D photo library and will be answering member submitted questions and comments in the third part of the interview. Get ready by posting your questions and comments HERE!

Now for the best part! Dr. Cailliau has agreed to join MTBS’ advisory board and will assist us by sharing his experience and insight where needed to help drive our industry forward. This is a great honor for us, and we look forward to his further participation. A press release will be going out later today.

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