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[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

a new console known simply as the OTON X, from EnGeniux is looking to shake up the world of gaming by automatically creating games without the need for human input.

http://blackmannrobin.com/2012/12/01/game-news-new-console-automatically-generates-games/


http://www.otonx.com/


Looks like a OUYA ripoff

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Why do these new consoles have stupid names.

Ouya and Oton X

 

[Dennis]

Push button to generate Mass Effect 4.

 

[kadotsu]

I like good satire.

 

[thekonamicode]

The final nail in Zynga's coffin.

 

[Gravijah]

vapor

 

[shark sandwich]

Finally a console that can top the power of ApeXtreme.

 

[SpinningBirdKick]

Scam

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

OTON

X

You'd think that if it can generate games, it would at least be able to generate a better name.

 

[Aquamarine]

Automated level generation...it reminds me of those old "Create a 3D computer game in seconds!" game development programs.

That is, because everything is generated, original ideas are thrown out the window and replaced with generic, cookie-cutter, boring games.

 

[VGChampion]

I'm already regretting my Ouya purchase at the moment so no more consoles for me thank you very much.

 

[Coolbgdog12]

Ps4/Xbox killer?

 

[thekonamicode]

yeah, cause Xbox is way better

 

[Blood Diamonds]

yeah, cause Xbox is way better

I know, but at least it made sense.

Because it was a box with an X

GameCube was a... Cube..

and the PlayStation is, well, a Play Station.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

"EXPLORE OPEN SOURCE FROM A NEW VERTICAL."

I think it needs a little more attitude...

 

[Weenerz]

Hate the fake fucking radio voice ugh.

 

[Tellaerin]

Procedural generation isn't nearly far enough along to consistently create randomly-generated games that are actually worth playing.

The idea's something worth iterating on further, but hanging the future of a console on it means they're sending this thing out to die.

 

[Takao]

yeah, cause Xbox is way better

Xbox came because it was built off of the idea of putting Direct X in a console box. Hence, Xbox.

 

[ponpo]

I know, but at least it made sense.

Because it was a box with an X

GameCube was a... Cube..

and the PlayStation is, well, a Play Station.

Oton is supposed to represent "autonomous" I think. Awful name, scam, etc etc.

 

[Father_Brain]

I figured this was harmless satire, but I tried preordering one and it's actually asking for my credit card number. Huh.

 

[C_H_T]

Woow, what's that game..it looks like a MonHun game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Nf9nMW8rA&t=2m33s

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Why do these new consoles have stupid names.

Ouya and Oton X

and Wii U is not stupid ?

OT: Wow, are we back in the days where we would have 5 to 6 consoles per generation ?

 

[Salsa]

UI gave me cancer

 

[Drencrom]

Sounds like a scam.

 

[Weenerz]

I figured this was harmless satire, but I tried preordering one and it's actually asking for my credit card number. Huh.

Says right on the thing, you are charged as soon as you preorder. This isn't on Kickstarter, it's their sales site.

 

[Jasper Avenue]

The X is for Xtreme.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Oton is supposed to represent "autonomous" I think. Awful name, scam, etc etc.

Wow, they managed to make a worse name than GameCube.

Woah

 

[Rösti]

Some more basic information:

1. How does OTON create games without developers or programmers?

We designed OTON with software to create games based on key system request. A user can play the games OTON creates or the user has the option to create games based on OTON easy-to-follow directions in the Create Game tab. The Create Game tab presents some amazing game creation settings that really take gaming to another level. OTON possesses the capability to create over a quadrillion games, levels, characters, power-up configurations and all for free! A basic OTON unit is $179, a premium unit is $279 and a Supreme unit is $479 - only during our crowdsource phase. That’s a $100 retail savings per unit.

Note: The basic unit does not come with laser projection camera. The premium unit comes with the laser projection, and the supreme OTON supports both laser projection camera and front-facing motion and voice camera.

OTON SPECIFICATIONS:

*Specifications can change before release.

• Otonomous Operating System
• Quad-core (4 + 1 power-saving core) Four CPU cores are built in the ARM Cortex-A9 micro-architecture, and are clocked at 1.2 MHz
• 1-HDMI 1.4a display output supporting digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels
• 3-USB 2.0 (Two Standard A, one micro-USB)
• 1-Ethernet port
• Stereo analog and multi-channel digital (SPDIF)(3 port channel)

OPTICAL DRIVE

• No optical disc drive

STORAGE

• OTON Cloud Storage (2 GB storage free)
• USB storage device
• 16 GB Flash Storage

OTON FRONT PORTS

• 2-SD card slots (Front)

DIMENSIONS

• 205 mm or 8.07 inches (8in x 8in) (L x W)
• 53 mm or 2.08 inches high

CONNECTIVITY

• Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n
• 2.4 GHz wireless

SYNC

• Sync with certified OTON tablet, mobile, PC and console devices

STAND

• System can be position vertically or horizontal

CONSOLE COLORS

• Glossy Black and Glossy White (Limited) with chrome OTON logo

EXTRAS

• Rear Projection Camera and 2 built-in front microphones /camera for voice and motion gameplay. (Not in all models)

*Specifications can change without notice.

http://www.otonx.com/pages/faq

This sounds a bit like Phantom/Splorgenborg to me, but nonetheless it is interesting.

 

[shark sandwich]

Someone actually pledged $49. I bet it was that guy's mom.

 

[Aquamarine]

and Wii U is not stupid ?

OT: Wow, are we back in the days where we would have 5 to 6 consoles per generation ?

Well, there was the Gizmodo, GP2X, Pandora, and CANNOO last gen.

 

[Takao]

Woow, what's that game..it looks like a MonHun game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Nf9nMW8rA&t=2m33s

Monster Hunter so dull that even a console can make a new entry by itself.

 

[Aeana]

Well, there was the Gizmodo, GP2X, Pandora, and CANNOO last gen.

Also Splorgenborg.

 

[GhostWriter24]

Still makes better games than Bioware.

 

[Salsa]

Also Splorgenborg.

the future am here

 

[Data West]

It's like Virtual Hydlide the console.

 

[qwerty2k]

7. What is the OTON Preview OS disc?

You can purchase the OTON preview disc for this kickstarter project for only $49 or it comes free with a $179, $279 or $479 system donation. The purpose of the OTON preview disc is to solicit community support to provide feedback, create games and to test new OTON code. While you wait on your console you can experience OTON on a smaller scale. This OS is powered by Ubuntu 12.10. This OS software will transform/split into two pieces of software development. One will become our custom Otonomous desktop OS and the other will become the operating system for the console. The disc is a two-for-one deal. We will do most of our OTON community updates via this disc.

You can expect more from OTON as the platform progresses and as we gain traction. Plus, grab your gamer tags first before the system is released to the public. Our followers will love some of the future updates to the desktop OS and console platform.

NOTICES: This disc is a Linux OS and functions like a regular Ubuntu 12.10 and comes with the OTON UI for testing and feedback only. This is not the final version of this OS. We have plans to make this OS autonomous. You can install on a new PC, dual boot, or try some features on live CD mode.

so i would be essentially buying a $49 ubuntu cd? lol.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

it's not a box, it's not an x, that shit makes as much sense ass wii u or OTON X

It looks like a box and it has an X in it...

 

[adelante]

It's like Virtual Hydlide the console.

Damn I need to watch that episode of Broken Pixels again... so hilarious

 

[Ravidrath]

...How could anyone that enjoys games think that randomly generating them will be in any way fun?

 

[Tempy]

Never forget.

 

[oldmario]

Generates games but i see Sonic 2 in the menu? wat

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Probably does a better job than Nihilistic.

 

[Totobeni]

Will let this magic lamp thingy creates Shenmue 3 and Folklore 2 for me.

 

[Tattooth]

That controller looks uncomfortable as fuck.

 

[Kabouter]

They definitely could have put more effort into the video accompanying their scam.

 

[Kokonoe]

Wow, they managed to make a worse name than GameCube.

Woah

Gamecube is legendary.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Probably does a better job than Nihilistic.

Does it also generate a "No, sorry" list?!

 

[Twinduct]

I imagine the automation of games is like searching for the word 'jumper' in the apple app store.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Gamecube is legendary.

GameCube as a console is AMAZING.
But the name is... well... yeah

 

[MisterHero]

The next generation of dollar store 1000-in-1 games is here!!