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Sony takes SOEmote live for EverQuest II, lets gamers show their true CG selves (video)

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Sony takes SOEmote live for EverQuest II, lets gamers show their true CG selves

We had a fun time trying Sony's SOEmote expression capture tech at E3; now everyone can try it. As of today, most EverQuest II players with a webcam can map their facial behavior to their virtual personas while they play, whether it's to catch the nuances of conversation or drive home an exaggerated game face. Voice masking also lets RPG fans stay as much in (or out of) character as they'd like. About the only question left for those willing to brave the uncanny valley is when other games will get the SOEmote treatment. Catch our video look after the break if you need a refresher.

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    PSA: PS3 firmware update landing today

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    PSA PS3 firmware update landing todaySony's third-generation console is primed for new firmware, set to arrive later today and looking to be an audio-centric refresh. Version 4.20 improves support for Sony's PlayStation 3 Wireless Stereo Headset, which had some troubles with the last update. You can now turn off the option to hear your own voice ringing through your head, or pick from five different volume levels. There's also a new option to add virtual surround sound on Blu-ray and DVD playback to the ear-warmers, as well adjustments to how long the whole system will run before shutting itself down and the ability to save files in bulk. Hit up the official source for the full update rundown.

    PSA: PS3 firmware update landing today originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    SOEmote tracks our face, transplants our expressions onto an Everquest II persona (faces-on)

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    Sony's PlayStation division may have been the main focus this week at E3, but Sony Online Entertainment has something unique of its own to show off for MMORG players. Specifically, folks who are into the PC title Everquest II will soon be able to access a facial recognition feature called SOEmote (S-O Emote). It's no secret that these types of games require massive amounts of communication between players, and SOEmote is an attempt to make in-game conversations more personal than ever. Utilizing any webcam, the software is able map and track your noggin at 64 points, allowing your onscreen character to replicate any facial movements you make. We got a chance to mess around with a beta version of the software, and the results are impressive to say the least -- pretty much all of our facial expressions were accurately recreated. Join us past the break for more details and a hands-on faces-on video demo of it in action.

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    SOEmote tracks our face, transplants our expressions onto an Everquest II persona (faces-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    SOEmote brings your facial expressions to EverQuest II, lets fellow gamers know when you stub your toe

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    So, you love you some EverQuest II, but how much of you is really in that Ogre character of yours? Sony Online Entertainment has unveiled a new way let players put a bit more of their own personal stamp on the game, in the form of the SOEmote. The new feature, unveiled a few days ahead of E3, uses a computer camera to track facial movements, bringing player expressions to the characters themselves. Also new are voice fonts, allowing players to tailor the timbre of their speech, so your character can sound a bit more like the killer in Scream, just as you've always imagined.

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    SOEmote brings your facial expressions to EverQuest II, lets fellow gamers know when you stub your toe originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Sony Talks about Free to Play Bullet Run PC Shooter

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    Sony is offering up some details on a coming PC shooter called Bullet Run. The videogame is played online at no cost to download the game or play. Sony Online Entertainment hopes to generate money...