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Activision Explains Why 2017's Call Of Duty Is Going "Back To Its Roots"
Activision Explains Why 2017's Call Of Duty Is Going "Back To Its Roots"
As part of its latest earnings report, Activision confirmed the inevitable Call of Duty sequel that's due out this year. But what came as a surprise is news that this year's game will return to the franchise's "roots," and now we have some idea of why.
Speaking as part of a conference call with investors, chief operating officer Thomas Tippl first discussed 2016's Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. While he described it as "a high-quality, innovative game," he revealed it "underperformed [Activision's] expectations." We already knew sales were down significantly compared with the previous year's Black Ops III. That was due in part to Infinite Warfare being a new sub-series, making for a difficult comparison with the established Black Ops.
However, the futuristic setting has also been a source of complaints from some longtime Call of Duty fans, a fact that Tippl acknowledged. That doesn't mean the company necessarily regrets exploring that space.
"[I]t's clear that, for a portion of our audience, the space setting just didn't resonate," he explained. "We have a passionate, experienced studio deeply committed to this direction, and despite the risks we saw, we believe it is important to consider the passions of our game teams in deciding what content to create.
"While it wasn't the success we planned, it allows us to protect the core tenets of our culture that Bobby discussed: empowering our talented teams to have the chance to pursue opportunities that they are passionate about. Providing an environment that recognizes passion is a critical component of our success, and a process to learn from our mistakes is what makes our company special, and it's why the most talented people in our industry are attracted to our company."
All of that said, even with Call of Duty still doing well, Activision is clearly aware of the demand for a Call of Duty game that hews closer to the series' older titles.
"In 2017, Activision will take Call of Duty back to its roots and traditional combat will once again take center stage," Tippl said. "This is what our dedicated community of Call of Duty players and Sledgehammer Games, which has been developing this year's title, are the most excited about."
Beyond that, no further details were shared. It stands to reason that this year's game--which was greenlit more than two years ago--will feature a classic or modern-day setting, but that remains to be seen. For its part, Sledgehammer said of the game on Twitter, "It's our biggest achievement as game makers."
Sledgehammer previously assisted with the development of Modern Warfare 3 and served as the lead developer of Advanced Warfare. Activision rotates between three main studios--Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer--for its annual Call of Duty releases. Sledgehammer was, at one point, at work on a third-person Call of Duty game set during Vietnam.
We'll have more on the new Call of Duty as it's announced. For the full rundown on Activision's announcement, check out our recap of its earnings.
Thursday 19 January 2017
SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 – DESIGN
After the massive, and much needed, change in design direction Samsung took with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015, all rumors pointed to things staying pretty much the same for the Galaxy S7.
Well, it’s not like Apple, HTC or Sony make drastic changes to their industrial design every year.
And that’s exactly the case here. Place the Galaxy S7 next to the S6 and you’d be hard pushed to instantly pick which one is which. Frankly, this doesn’t bother me in the slightest. The S6 was already one of the best-looking phones around, and the Galaxy S7 follows suit.
Both the front and back are covered in Gorilla Glass 4, while a metal rim snakes in between. Two volume buttons sit on one side, with a lock/standby switch on the other. It’s a clean look, with the back free from any markings aside from a Samsung logo.
The camera lens now sits just about flush with the glass body too. This might seem a small change, but it makes a big difference. I can now tap out an email with the phone flat on my desk without it jumping and rocking from side to side.
It’s an absolute fingerprint magnet, though. After a few minutes of use, the entire back becomes a grubby mess that needs wiping down with a micro fiber cloth.
Along the top is the Nano SIM tray, which now holds a microSD slot, plus a microphone. The bottom houses the headphone socket, another microphone, a speaker and a micro USB port for charging.
That speaker is one of the few missteps on this phone. It’s downward-facing, gets easily blocked by my hands when playing a game and it sounds tinny and distorted at high volume. I guess front-facing speakers weren’t included so the screen surround could be kept minimal, but it’s still a disappointment when a speaker sounds this bad.
It had been suggested that Samsung would make a big switch to the new, reversible USB-C connector that’s already being used on the Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2 and LG G5, but it hasn’t.
To be honest, USB–C is more of a hindrance than a help at the minute. You can’t use any of the cables you’ve picked up over the years and it doesn’t necessarily mean faster charging. It does mean the S7 isn’t quite so future proof, though.
The front again has a clean look about it. The elongated home button still sits under the display, and it still juts out ever so slightly, rather than being concave like the iPhone’s. For me, this is a plus – it feels better pressing the Galaxy S7’s home button than the iPhone 6S’s – but a couple of the TrustedReviews team think otherwise. They’re wrong, of course, but it’s interesting how such a small design choice can split people.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 – DISPLAY
Close to perfection. That’s the best way to describe the display on Samsung’s Galaxy S7.
Not much has really changed from the outgoing S6, but this still holds up as the best screen on a smartphone.
It’s still a 5.1-inch QHD panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, and just like every Galaxy flagship so far, it uses Samsung’s Super AMOLED tech, rather than the more common LCD.
AMOLED displays are a lot better at showing off blacks than LCDs. Instead of looking slightly gray and washed out, the blacks here are inky deep. Some say AMOLED screens produce colors that are too oversaturated, so reds will look way brighter than they should, but that isn’t much of an issue here. And if you really prefer things toned down, there’s a picture setting for that.
Having so many pixels jammed into a relatively small space means you can’t really spot one pixel from another, and that sharpness makes everything from gaming to watching YouTube an absolute pleasure. Play a round of Alto’s Adventure or Monument Valley on this display and you’ll instantly be drawn in by the crisp details and vivid colour reproduction.
I wouldn’t normally watch a film on a screen this size, but the panel here is so gorgeous that I can’t help getting lost in it.
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FOREVER
The Good
No Initial Cost to Start:
There is no cost to initially join Forever Living as an Independent Distributor. However, for those who are interested in joining Forever Living as an Independent Distributor, there is a Business Owner Box that can be purchased for £199.95 or about $284 to get a business started. New signees receive instant access to all the company’s products at discounted costs. Forever Living supplies new distributors with all the training they need to get started in their new business ventures. The company will also match these individuals up with a sponsor if they do not personally know someone who is a distributor.
There is no cost to initially join Forever Living as an Independent Distributor. However, for those who are interested in joining Forever Living as an Independent Distributor, there is a Business Owner Box that can be purchased for £199.95 or about $284 to get a business started. New signees receive instant access to all the company’s products at discounted costs. Forever Living supplies new distributors with all the training they need to get started in their new business ventures. The company will also match these individuals up with a sponsor if they do not personally know someone who is a distributor.
Extensive Training Provided:
Forever Living provides new distributors with a variety of training outlets such as brochures, videos, meetings, workshops, and matching new distributors with a sponsor to help them in their new business venture.
Forever Living provides new distributors with a variety of training outlets such as brochures, videos, meetings, workshops, and matching new distributors with a sponsor to help them in their new business venture.
High Commission Possibility:
Distributors purchase products at wholesale and then resell these products at retail and receive the difference as profit. Commissions can be as high as 48 percent.
Distributors purchase products at wholesale and then resell these products at retail and receive the difference as profit. Commissions can be as high as 48 percent.
Personal Discounts a Bonuses:
Distributors receive a 30 percent discount on products. They also receive personal discounts up to 18 percent when they sponsor new customers and have opportunities to earn leadership bonuses from 2-6 percent. Additional discounts and bonuses are available depending on where the distributor is in the marketing plan.
Distributors receive a 30 percent discount on products. They also receive personal discounts up to 18 percent when they sponsor new customers and have opportunities to earn leadership bonuses from 2-6 percent. Additional discounts and bonuses are available depending on where the distributor is in the marketing plan.
Recruiting Earnings:
Recruiting others to join as members can bring potential earnings between $800-$2,000 monthly after 4 months of building a downline and helping them build their business successfully.
Recruiting others to join as members can bring potential earnings between $800-$2,000 monthly after 4 months of building a downline and helping them build their business successfully.
Forever Living has several benefits to their multi-level-marketing. The company’s main benefit is that they provide extensive training to their new independent distributors. From reading material, videos, and workshops, combined with workshops, new distributors are given a great assortment of training materials to provide them with all the knowledge needed to succeed with Forever Living.
The Bad
History of Legal Issues:
Forever Living has been involved in several legal battles over the years. In 1996, the IRS and the National Tax Agency Japan audited Forever Living for possible tax evasion.
Forever Living has been involved in several legal battles over the years. In 1996, the IRS and the National Tax Agency Japan audited Forever Living for possible tax evasion.
International Issues:
Claims made in 2004 regarding Forever Living products violated several laws in Hungary regarding nutritional products registration and advertising & cosmetics medicinal use.
Claims made in 2004 regarding Forever Living products violated several laws in Hungary regarding nutritional products registration and advertising & cosmetics medicinal use.
A lot of Work for a Decent Income:
The earning potential for selling Forever Living Products takes significant work in order to make a decent income. A customer base of 20-30 people will generate about $200-$400 monthly.
The earning potential for selling Forever Living Products takes significant work in order to make a decent income. A customer base of 20-30 people will generate about $200-$400 monthly.
Constant Recruiting Needed:
One of the biggest downsides with Forever Living is the need to constantly recruit. Unless you’re skilled in networking efforts, you may struggle as Forever Living doesn’t help with recruiting.
One of the biggest downsides with Forever Living is the need to constantly recruit. Unless you’re skilled in networking efforts, you may struggle as Forever Living doesn’t help with recruiting.
Although Forever Living has many great benefits to their business, they do have a few drawbacks to consider. The company’s main downside is that Independent Distributors have to constantly recruit in order to gain new customers.
Another aspect to note is that Forever Living has had several legal issues in regards to their services.
The Bottom Line
The business opportunity from Forever Living Products International, Inc. is perfect for individuals who love to talk about aloe vera and its health benefits. However, the Forever Living business model relies heavily on recruitment efforts over product sales, which is a major downside for those with little sales and marketing skills.
The company does appear to be a legitimate business opportunity. Forever Living has an excellent rating with the Better Business Bureau and received only one complaint filed against them in 3 years. The company had its share of legal battles in the past, but nothing beyond what has been common with other similar multi-level marketing companies.
Kindle Voyage
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Update: Kindle Voyage's over-the-air update adds features like Word Wise, Family Library and, in the US, Kindle FreeTime Unlimited. Page 2 reflects these change.
The Amazon Kindle Voyage is a device that's a victim of its own success. The world cried out when ereaders began to erode the magic of the book - and now the ereader fans are raging against the dying of their light with the advent of reading on smartphones and tablets.
So what does Amazon do? Make a super cheap model that allows reading to be more accessible than ever? No, it goes the other way, making a premium model that brings the best of its reading technology in one place.
The Kindle Voyage is more compact, sharper and essentially just a step up from any ereader the brand has made since the inception of the technology a few years ago. A flush display makes the device easier to keep clean and carry around, the screen's resolution is the highest it has ever been, and it even comes with an ace origami-style case (at additional cost).
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But then again, there's the price: it's £169 in the UK, $219 in the US and, well, it's not available in Australia (but should be about AU$250).
- Check out how the Kindle Voyage compares to the other best Kindles
That's about 50% more at least than the next-best device from rivals, and a lot more than the Kindle Paperwhite, which brings, arguably, a lot of the same features.
So what's the big deal? Is this the 'big present' you should be putting on your Christmas list because you love reading so much? Or should you spend a little less and get a similar experience?
Key features
It's hard for Amazon to make a big deal about an ereader when the technology of tablets is starting to munch away at the need for a dedicated device – and the Kindle Fire range is part of the problem.
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But that doesn't mean it's not a brilliant ereader still, and can still compete as a standalone device simply through adding in functionality that a tablet or smartphone just can't.
Brilliant screen
The main thing to talk about here is the screen. Raised to level off with the bezel, Amazon has created an ereader that feels more design house than something you'd sling into a bag and hope doesn't break.
The resolution has been upped to 300PPI, a huge upgrade from before, and that makes any book or image you care to check out a much nicer experience on the eyeballs.
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It also has a more uniform backlight - it's not the most important part, but it can really rankle when you're constantly scanning your eyes over a page only to keep noticing a dark spot.
What IS important is the ambient backlight sensor, so if you're moving from day to night (like some sort of literate, short-term time traveller) then the brightness of the screen will adjust accordingly. In tests I found that this was always a little on the dark side, which was annoying - there should be a setting, like on smartphones, to bolster this slightly.
Origami case
It's not really anything to do with the day to day running of your book-reading workout, but this case (which costs a HUGE £55 extra... yet only $60 in the US) is a really nice addition to the party. Not only does it have an iPad-like smart cover that turns the display on when opened, but it protects very well and acts as a stand too.
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I kept forgetting how to fold it together so the magnets clasped into place (that's right - magnets. No slotting or intricate folding here) but once that mystery was solved it made reading while eating some food a really pleasant experience.
The buttons return
Amazon knows the Kindle is for the commuter, so it makes sense that something called the Voyage should be aimed at making it easier to read a book when you're wedged into another person's armpit.
These are soft-touch buttons – as in they require a level of pressure, but there's no tactile click to them. While they are pressure-sensitive, a haptic buzz will let you know when you've activated the forward or back page turning.
Initially I was a little nonplussed by these, as I'm fine with tapping the screen to shuffle through, which you can do. But by being able to go forward and back on either side of the screen is excellent for commuting, when one hand is used for keeping balance.
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Sadly, these aren't perfect in design. The footprint you can hit is oddly thin, and I kept missing the button. It wasn't a hugely regular thing, and you'll probably adjust to not noticing it in the future, but if they were slightly raised it would make hitting them much easier.
That said, after some digging in the settings (which took a while to find as they're locked within menus contained within menus) there is an option to dial up the sensitivity on the keys.
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Aujourd'hui, je voulais vous parler maquillage mais plus particulièrement du maquillage de la marque Bourjois. C'est une marque de grande distribution que j'affectionne beaucoup. Je trouve la qualité des produits vraiment très bien. Et je trouve surtout que Bourjois sait se réinventer, être tendance et à la pointe tel une marque de luxe mais à petits budgets. Et rien que pour ça, je ne peux que l'adorer.
J'ai quelques produits en ma possession. Certains depuis des années et d'autres depuis peu. Petit tour d'horizon.
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| Résultat final : 2 couches E |
