It took longer than it probably should have, but the end result is fantastic:
Welcome to the NFB’s new online Screening Room. Here you can watch full-length films, clips and trailers – all free for home viewing.
Of course, the first film I watched was the Log Riders Waltz:
YouTube – New 2009 Ford Fiesta Top gear review by Jeremy Clarkson.
(try this in case they take it down)
Practically all new computers ship with “dual-core” processors which are essential two CPUs in one physical package. Intel already has Quad-Core processors that are primarily used for server hardware, but it’s only a matter of time before everyone is running one on their desktop (and then the 8-core processors will ship).
Here’s the problem. Most software is not designed to run across two processors, let alone four or eight. So what are we going to run that will use all this horsepower?
Games, of course. Check out this incredible demo of Alan Wake shown at the Intel Developer Forum:
From the game trailer it looks like it could be interesting, although most games that have tried to pull off a cinematic experience have been disappointing.