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07.31.12
Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headset Brings Games to Life in Dolby Digital 7.1

Astro Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional gamers, and wholly owned subsidiary of Skullcandy, has launched the Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset, a professional-grade audio solution designed to provide gaming and home theater enthusiasts with an immersive experience free from the tangle of wires.

04.13.12
Next Generation of Glasses-Free 3D Technology Debuts at NAB 2012 from Dolby and Philips

Dolby Laboratories and Royal Philips Electronics unveiled Dolby 3D, a 3D HD format and suite of technologies designed to deliver full HD 3D content to 3D-enabled devices, including glasses-free displays. Dolby 3D is being demonstrated at the NAB Show (April 16–19, 2012). The two companies have undertaken the joint project to improve the 3D viewing experience on displays of all sizes, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and televisions. Dolby 3D is a complete system designed to work throughout the chain to deliver clear glasses-free 3D content that operates over existing distribution systems. This will enable content to be created for Nintendo 3DS and the growing number of 3D smartphones.

01.12.12
CES 2012: LL Cool J Talks Tech, Games and Boomdizzle in Vegas

LAS VEGAS – NCIS: Los Angeles star and rapper LL Cool J was at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) with Dolby to announce his new online community, Boomdizzle.com. The site was designed for all aspiring artists of all kinds to record, share, and remix original music and video content. The multiplatinum and Grammy Award winning artist was at the Dolby Booth Sky Deck to showcase Boomdizzle's Virtual Recording Studio. He demonstrates and then talks about tech and games in this exclusive video interview below.

01.09.12
CES 2012: LL Cool J Partners with Dolby for His Boomdizzle Real-Time Virtual Recording Studio

Multiplatinum and Grammy Award winning artist, LL COOL J, today announced the launch of the first phase of the Boomdizzle’s Virtual Recording Studio. Boomdizzle was co-founded by LL COOL J, who also currently stars in the hit CBS show “NCIS: Los Angeles,” in 2008 as an online community designed for all aspiring artists of all kinds to record, share, and remix original music and video content.

01.05.12
CES 2012: Turtle Beach Debuts New Gaming Gear in Vegas

Turtle Beach will unveil a new line of products at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas.  Cutting-edge technologies being introduced in these products range from new interference-reducing dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi RF wireless tech, customizable Dolby Surround Sound speaker angles and a new line of mobile lifestyle headsets designed for gamers on the go. All newly announced Turtle Beach products will be available for demonstration along with the full product assortment, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1 – Booth #21327, from January 10 to 13, 2012.

04.20.11
Did You Hear About the Importance of Digital Sound in Video Games?
New processors and advanced graphics are always a hit at GDC 2011, but digital audio companies like Cakewalk, Dolby and DTS also had a presence at the convention. With new PC games starting to take advantage of Dolby 7.1 surround sound -- and DTS’ unveiling of 11.1 surround sound with DTS Neo:X technology at CES 2011 -- sound is playing a more important role in today’s video game landscape.
03.14.10
GDC 2010: Dolby Unveils Axon Technology for Videogames

SAN FRANCISCO – At this year’s GDC 2010, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced new tools that will soon make it possible for gamers to enjoy Dolby Axon surround voice chat on more of their favorite gaming platforms. Dolby unveiled new software developer kit (SDK) ports that enable game developers to integrate the Dolby Axon surround voice technology to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Mac OS X versions of multiplayer online game titles. General availability of these ports is planned for April 2010. 

01.13.10
CES 2010 Video: Jo Garcia Gets a Preview of Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Conviction

LAS VEGAS -- With Ubisoft delaying the February 26 launch of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction until April, gamers will find solace in this exclusive interview from the floor of CES 2010. Jo Garcia journeyed to Dolby's booth at the Consumer Electronics Show to ask the developer from Ubisoft Montreal about the new co-op gameplay and other goodies. Check out the video below.

01.06.10
Ubisoft Showcases Splinter Cell: Conviction at CES 2010

Ubisoft Montreal is preparing to launch the fifth installment of its bestselling Splinter Cell franchise starring super spy Sam Fisher. Ubisoft is at Dolby's booth at CES 2010 to show new multiplayer gameplay features and talk about the latest improvements to the much-anticipated sequel. Adam Alim, game designer on Splinter Cell: Conviction, talks about what’s in store for gamers when they pick up this latest stealth action game in this exclusive interview.