T.O.C. Clan Forums http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/ en Sat, 19 May 2012 17:19:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png T.O.C. Clan Forums http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/ Just how tough is Gorilla Glass??? http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10898-Just-how-tough-is-Gorilla-Glass?goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 11:57:01 GMT If there was any doubt how well built the Nokia Lumia 900 is, the above video should ease anyone's concerns over build quality. The unibody design coupled with Corning's Gorilla Glass make the Lumia 900 a very solid Windows Phone. Solid enough to drive nails.


The engineers who tested the durability of the Lumia 900 did the same test on the Lumia 710. The 710 held up just as nicely as the 900.





:eek::eeek: ]]> Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10898-Just-how-tough-is-Gorilla-Glass Windows Phone takes China by storm–already 7% market share, ahead of iPhone http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10890-Windows-Phone-takes-China-by-storm–already-7-market-share-ahead-of-iPhone?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:17:46 GMT ---Quote--- When Microsoft announced...
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When Microsoft announced at the launch of Windows Phone Tango handsets in China that passing the iPhone in China was just an interim goal on the way to overtaking Android, it did seem rather grandiose.

It seems Microsoft was right however, with Michel van der Bel, COO Greater China Region at Microsoft saying that a mere 2 months after the launch Windows Phone 7 handsets already had a 7% market share in China, ahead of the 6% of the iPhone there.
http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone...ead-of-iphone/

Hey Rev, looks like the world is finally catching on to the idea..... ;)

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Windows Phone recently ovetook the iPhone in Russia also, making for a trend we can certainly appreciate.
Seeing strong growth in US and Europe too. (and the 900 sales figures are not included in the current set of figures) :)

AT&T Head guy says Lumia 900 sales have exceeded expectations. :thumbs:


]]> Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10890-Windows-Phone-takes-China-by-storm–already-7-market-share-ahead-of-iPhone <![CDATA[Here's the first Forza Horizon screenshot]]> http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10889-Here-s-the-first-Forza-Horizon-screenshot?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:34:45 GMT Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/05/forzahorizonheader.png ...
Back when Forza Horizon was first officially announced by Microsoft and Playground Games back in March, all we had to gaze upon was a montage of desperately pretty cars and people, living the kind of life you'd expect someone with that kind of a car to live.

Now, though, we've got our first real look at the game in the form of the screenshot above, which features the 2013 SRT Dodge Viper, some rocks, an extremely flat American highway and the same vignette framing we've come to expect from Forza in-game screenshots. Granted, this is but a single image, but from where we're sitting it sure does look a hell of a lot like a Forza game, which is reassuring considering that this is Playground Games' first spin behind the franchise's wheel.Gallery: Forza Horizon

Here's the first Forza Horizon screenshot originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More... ]]> Racing / Driving NEWS BOT http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10889-Here-s-the-first-Forza-Horizon-screenshot Report: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit devs working on Vita title http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10887-Report-Need-for-Speed-Hot-Pursuit-devs-working-on-Vita-title?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 15:42:34 GMT Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/05/530nfsbannercriterion.jpg ...
UK studio Criterion Games is apparently prepping a project for release on the PlayStation Vita. Superannuation spotted a job listing for a software engineer that at one point reportedly listed "optimising and tuning the game resource system for the PS Vita" as part of the position's overview. The listing was seemingly altered since, as it now reads, "Optimizing and tuning the game resource system for other platforms."

Aside from the bite-sized Burnout Crash launched on XBLA last year, Criterion Games has been rather quiet for the past couple years. The team's last console release was the fantastic Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit in 2010, and many expect that the next Need for Speed entry will be handled once again by Criterion. We've yet to hear a peep from the studio in 2012, but E3 isn't too far away.

We contacted Criterion's parent company, EA, for comment.Report: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit devs working on Vita title originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More... ]]> Racing / Driving NEWS BOT http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10887-Report-Need-for-Speed-Hot-Pursuit-devs-working-on-Vita-title Fan Mail http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10885-Fan-Mail?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:39 GMT *Brilliant. Click Here (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/cmpn/windows-phone-fan-mail.aspx).* Brilliant. Click Here. ]]> Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10885-Fan-Mail Rumor: EA to reveal COD Elite-like service for Battlefield 3 at E3 http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10884-Rumor-EA-to-reveal-COD-Elite-like-service-for-Battlefield-3-at-E3?goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:59:33 GMT Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/07/batt3_530x330.jpg ...
Electronic Arts is prepping its own subscription-based companion service for its flagship military-centric first person shooter, according to a "very reliable source" belonging to Battlefieldo. The service (dubbed Battlefield[TM] Premium) would be to Battlefield 3 what Activision's Call of Duty Elite program is to Modern Warfare 3, granting access to "a number of content drops with unique in-game items not available anywhere else," so sayeth the allegedly leaked press release.

"First out is the one-of-a-kind Premium knife and black dog tag," the missive continues, "plus a set of soldier camos, weapon camos, dog tags and Assignments that will make sure you stand out and get more personalization options." Should this all pan out, Battlefield Premium will be officially announced during E3, specifically on June 4. We've reached out to EA for comment and will update if/when we hear back. Rumor: EA to reveal COD Elite-like service for Battlefield 3 at E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More... ]]> Battlefield Forum NEWS BOT http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10884-Rumor-EA-to-reveal-COD-Elite-like-service-for-Battlefield-3-at-E3 Wartime Kittyhawk found in Sahara http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10883-Wartime-Kittyhawk-found-in-Sahara?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:58:31 GMT Worth a read me thinks ... Worth a read me thinks

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...nds-death.html ]]> General BigH http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10883-Wartime-Kittyhawk-found-in-Sahara The Expendables 2 Trailer http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10882-The-Expendables-2-Trailer?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:14 GMT I quite liked the first movie, yes its over the top and yes its cheesy and tongue in cheek, but its was 2 hours of entertainment and I enjoyed it..... I quite liked the first movie, yes its over the top and yes its cheesy and tongue in cheek, but its was 2 hours of entertainment and I enjoyed it.. Looking forward to the sequel. :thumbs:

Plus it really has just about every action star in this time... with proper parts for them, not just cameo's.

and it's got Chuck Norris. Nuff said. :thumbs:

]]> Media Forum Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10882-The-Expendables-2-Trailer WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS???? http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10881-WHAT-CAUSES-ARTHRITIS?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:27 GMT A drunk man who smelling of beer sat down on a subway next to a priest.
The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading.

After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked, 'Say Father, what causes arthritis?'

The priest replies, 'My Son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath.'

The drunk muttered in response, 'Well, I'll be darned,' then returned to his paper.

The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologized. 'I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong.
How long have you had arthritis?'

The drunk answered, 'I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does.';) ]]> General BigH http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10881-WHAT-CAUSES-ARTHRITIS Feathers Productions Presents - While the cats away The Feathers will play... http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10880-Feathers-Productions-Presents-While-the-cats-away-The-Feathers-will-play?goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 19:20:23 GMT special thanks to maddog for samples.;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmjylTda25U special thanks to maddog for samples.;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmjylTda25U ]]> Battlefield Forum PlaywithFeathers http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10880-Feathers-Productions-Presents-While-the-cats-away-The-Feathers-will-play Dusty PC http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10879-Dusty-PC?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 22:33:34 GMT http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=847_1336801465 Seen a few manky PCs but nothing as dusty as this! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=847_1336801465

Seen a few manky PCs but nothing as dusty as this! ]]> General Osiris http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10879-Dusty-PC DICE focusing on giving “12-18 months of value” for Battlefield 3 http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10878-DICE-focusing-on-giving-“12-18-months-of-value”-for-Battlefield-3?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:35:20 GMT In a recent interview, DICE’s Patrick Bach said the studio is focusing on giving players 12 to 18 months of value for Battlefield 3 through DLC and expansions. Speaking to VG24/7 regarding Battlefield 3′s upcoming DLC, Close Quarters, Bach said:

“We make sure that if you’re a Battlefield player, there should be plenty of Battlefield for you to spend your days on. And again, we are focusing on giving you 12-18 months of value for Battlefield 3 and the expansion packs we’re releasing.”

Battlefield 3 is set to receive 3 DLC packs over the next 6 or so months, starting with Close Quarters in June, followed by Armored Kill this Fall, and Operation Endgame towards the end of 2012. Compared to Battlefield 3′s main competitor, Modern Warfare 3, three DLC packs don’t sound like much: Modern Warfare 3 has so far seen 4 DLC packs, with another 5 planned this year. However, Battlefield 3 DLC tends to be more than just a few maps. The clue here is that they are not called map packs, DICE are calling them expansion packs. Interesting.. ]]> Battlefield Forum Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10878-DICE-focusing-on-giving-“12-18-months-of-value”-for-Battlefield-3 Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Donya Fortress Gameplay Trailer http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10877-Battlefield-3-Close-Quarters-Donya-Fortress-Gameplay-Trailer?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:33:47 GMT http://youtu.be/WD8HF-AL2yY Looking good. :thumbs:

Looking good. :thumbs: ]]> Battlefield Forum Gunny http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10877-Battlefield-3-Close-Quarters-Donya-Fortress-Gameplay-Trailer EA: lack of official Battlefield 3 servers due to rentals http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10876-EA-lack-of-official-Battlefield-3-servers-due-to-rentals?goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 23:12:04 GMT Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/05/rentaservergame.jpg ...
Battlefield 3 players recently noticed that all of DICE's official servers for the game appeared to be unavailable, and they wondered: What's up with that? What's up with that, EA says, is that the game was too popular. DICE runs a number of official servers, but those servers can also be rented by players, and if too many players rent official servers, they can appear to be unavailable. But EA and DICE say they want what's best for players, so DICE will keep an eye on the policy, and "will reserve a percentage of servers for players who prefer to connect through DICE-hosted servers."

The publisher hopes that will answer player concerns. And if not ... free XP? Starting tomorrow through Sunday, Battlefield 3 is hosting another double XP weekend for all ranked servers and matches, with players earning twice as much experience as usual. This special weekend isn't a direct response to the server concerns, but hey, free points are free points.EA: lack of official Battlefield 3 servers due to rentals originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More... ]]> Battlefield Forum NEWS BOT http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10876-EA-lack-of-official-Battlefield-3-servers-due-to-rentals Siege night http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10875-Siege-night?goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:37:35 GMT Image: http://i.imgur.com/87mBr.jpg Teams to be split and stacked 2:1 (or there abouts) attacker to defender ratio The idea: The defenders...

Teams to be split and stacked 2:1 (or there abouts) attacker to defender ratio

The idea:
The defenders have been forced to hold up in their current position until backup arrives (time limit 10 or 15 mins).
Attackers must enter and clear the defenders position.

Some limits on weapons, equipment and rules are:
Most explosives are a no no, allowed are frags and claymores (We are aiming for intense infantry fire fights)
No levelling of the defenders building (hilarious but stupidly quick match)
Vehicles to be used for transport only
Attackers to cap point close to defenders to get quickly back into the fight.
Defenders cannot leave designated area.
Skill level should be stacked in the defenders favor (not insanely so tho) this makes up for the 2:1 ratio also forcing attackers to employ tactics and maneuvering, better match all round.

Sunday 20th aim for start @ 8pm (Can be changed around to suit let me know)

Whos game? :) ]]> Battlefield Forum Imp Hunter http://www.toc-clan.co.uk/showthread.php/10875-Siege-night