Scalability and consistency in Server Based Network Gaming

While I was doing the MSc in Newcastle, we needed to create an academic paper for the Game Networking module. So, now I am doing it public so other people, and specially researchers, can see that I have strong academic background and I am able to write papers. Of course, I am open to comments and always learning new ways to do it better ;)

This paper describes the capabilities of a Server based communication between two or many PS3 consoles as a way to efficiently transfer data using the TCP/IP protocols with the hardware embedded (Ethernet Cable and Wireless 802.11G). Also, it coves the common problems arising with the inclusion of more systems in the same network in order to keep communication consistency as well as some performance efficacy under different scenarios where low and high data transfer is required in between systems, whilst just one active server socket is kept open. When low demand applications are running and as highly bandwidth consuming case both are presented, in order to estimate how many consoles could be brought into the same network without a hit on game accomplishment.

Constraint Functional Programming using Heterogenous Architectures

What a fancy name for just do this:

Have a Constraint Satisfaction Problem, then program it using Haskell and exploit multicore capabilities, what I mean with this, that user should not worry if they have 1, 10 or 1000 processing units, he/she would see an automatic performance increase just by running on a platform where more resources are available.

Voxel Render Engine for PS3 SDK

Hello Everyone!!

Long time I have not been here, not even to check if someone is trying to spam comments all around. Well, the good news it is that today I wanted to release my Master Thesis, which was about a way to display voxelized models using the PS3 SDK.

I did not do it before because I was "under NDA", an agreement between Newcastle University and SCE Europe. however I think by this time, they do not care anymore about releasing key points and ideas about what my document is about.

Deferred Lighting on PS3

After almost 4 weeks trying to work out Deferred lighting on the PS3, we did it!! Thanks to the help and knowledge of almighty Richard, we were able to render to multiple phases and output the results on a PS3, something quite similar to what is shown on the initial image.

But less words, more action:

MSc in Computer Game Engineering @ NCL

Hello Everyone!!

I know I've been far away from blogging in a long time, more precisely since September 9 2011, when today it's March 19, 2012. Before you get angrier with me, let me explain why I've been so faraway lately:

In late September I started master degree program in the United Kingdom, at the Newcastle University, then right now I'm studying MSc in Computer Game Engineering, where I've learnt so much about programming in C++, OpenGL, Maths for Graphics, Memory Management, even how to program for the PS3 using the Sony Official SDK, isn't it so exciting??

That's my main reason for being so distant from my blog, another was the overhear that was moving from México City to Newcastle Upon Tyne: baggages, computers, clothes and almost my entire life, however I forgot my tennis shoes back home.

11 Tips for Mobile Software Development

More than 99 million smartphones shipped in just the first quarter of this year, says analyst firm IDC. Many of them are winding up in the hands of business users, including your employees and business partners. That trend means, sooner or later, you’ll have to develop smartphone apps. Here are 11 tips:

1. Track market shares.
It’s critical to keep up with trends in smartphone platforms, where the only constant is change. Sure, BlackBerry has long been synonymous with business, but it now lags both Android and Apple’s iOS in the race for market share, which affects what your company uses. In fact, Android is a case study in how quickly a platform’s fortunes can change: Between late 2009 and late 2010, Android’s market share grew 615 percent -- enough to leapfrog into first place, says analyst firm Canalys.

LG Optimus 3D: Tri-dual

LG Electronics (LG) today officially launched the long-awaited LG Optimus 3D, an innovative new smartphone featuring second generation dual core technology and an advanced "Tri-Dual" architecture. First unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February, the LG Optimus 3D offers a full 3D experience -- recording, viewing, sharing -- in a smartphone form factor.

The LG Optimus 3D takes the smartphone experience into new territory with its Tri-Dual configuration -- dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory -- which allows for improved performance when multi-tasking, enjoying a movie or playing graphicsintensive games. This LG smartphone is also a major step forward in the utilization of full 3D functionality in everyday life - users can record and immediately view content in 3D without the need for special glasses.

iPad + Kinnect = Augmented Reality

According to Apple this is the year of the iPhone 2, for many of us there is no doubt about it. However, the tablet is not the only technological character of our time, because it must share the stage with other products that are making a breakthrough regarding interactions with electronic devices. Augmented reality, the three dimensions and Kinect are other geek device working to be kings of the universe today. What if they all join in a single experiment?

Droid vs iOS

Technology history has always been full of constant friction between users of different platforms, programming languages​​, operating systems, etc. And mobile technology has no exception, and is currently users of iOS and Android keep a dispute "according to each" who owns the best and most popular mobile operating system at the time.

We can see those discussions on forums, social networks, websites, always favor some comments about the other carrying the stereotypes of each and making a mockery of the weaknesses of each operating system. But really what does it say the operating system you use you? This is what we try to solve the following graphics by Hunch.

Tim Cook Letter

Team:

I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world. Joining Apple was the best decision I’ve ever made and it’s been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve’s optimism for Apple’s bright future.

Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve’s ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.

iPhone Evolution Infograph

How many iPhone have you had?? Well if you haven't known its characteristics, it is a good time reveal that hidden secret, realize why iPhone 4 blows away the quite old original iPhone.

All is explained within this infograph from Into Mobile

PSP Vita

Everything is pointing out that PSP vita will be released before the year ends, meanwhile we can read its confirmed tech specs that Sony announced in an interview.

Well, the data have come at last, there is no going back and unless you have the following technical data are accurate for PlayStation Vita when it lands in the Japanese market before the end of the year and shortly afterwards the rest of the globe. It seems that for once in this generation the price itself will be well below what it really delivers.