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Gamers love Asus PG221: Monitor goes woof, woof

Yeah. Flat screen. What’s new? Finally, a new monitor that strives to be different from the rest of all the other monitors out there: The Asus PG221 tries to be an “all-features-in-one” Continue reading ‘Gamers love Asus PG221: Monitor goes woof, woof’

ReviewWatch: Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360 reviewed

TGamer just published a a pretty interesting review of Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360. Can this once promising series finally find its way back to the top of the gaming world? Read more at Gaming.tweaktown.com.

Game console camera: Nintendo DS gets an eye

Nintendo has announced a camera for the already feature laden Nintendo DS. “Sony must be groaning”, says Australian ITwire , since Nintendo just announced the Go!Cam for their own portable gaming system the PSP, now their arch rival matches the ante. Well, indeed, a camera that will fit into the GBA cartridge slot of the Nintendo DS has been announced and gives the top selling gaming platform yet another facet.The camera will be out in Japan at the start of August No dates or prices have been announced for western regions.
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Ken Kutaragi: Sayonara, Mr Playstation!

One of the most influential figures and certainly one of the nicest persons in the video gaming industry is retiring: Sony PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi (pictured with a PS3 demo unit at an E3 Press conference in 2005). Continue reading ‘Ken Kutaragi: Sayonara, Mr Playstation!’

iWear virtual big screen: Silly looks, pretty useless concept

Cyberfashion anyone? Look at this dude with his big fake studio smile, wearing these pretty uncool and somewhat useless cyberstyle virtual reality glasses. According to inflight magazine shopping guide Skymall, this gadget, called iWear VR920, is ‘award-winning technology’ that was designed with the PC gamer in mind. It gives 3D support and 3 degree of freedom head-tracker, allowing ‘the definitive online interactive gaming experience’. I tried to find out online which award this iWear won, but I simply couldn’t. The other questionable issue with this ‘intelligent display solution’: Continue reading ‘iWear virtual big screen: Silly looks, pretty useless concept’

Sony Ericsson threatens to kick Steve Jobs’ ass in Berlin.

This Thursday in Berlin, Sony Ericsson will launch six new phones including a “Walkman” branded hand set with 9GB of Flash memory built-in, touch display, (and here’s the “fuck you iphone” feature) a built-in keyboard. Continue reading ‘Sony Ericsson threatens to kick Steve Jobs’ ass in Berlin.’

20.1-inch laptop: Vodoo unleashes a PC monster

http://www.gizmonistas.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/voodooenvyhw201.jpgThe new Voodoo Envy HW:201 is more of a No question, the Voodoo Envy HW:201 is not just a notebook; it’s a desktop computer on the go. Some reviewers even call this $5000-plus heavybook “an experience”: With a super massive chassis and the hughe 20.1-inch LCD (1680 x 1050-pixels) this 16-pound beast certainly looks the part of a luxury machine. Continue reading ‘20.1-inch laptop: Vodoo unleashes a PC monster’

Activision: Wi-fi Guitar Hero

Activision has officially announced that Guitar Hero III will feature wireless guitars when the game is released this Autumn for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Whether your guitar playing is game controller, air or for real, you’ll no doubt want to beef up those wrist and fore arm muscle to avoid injuries. Here are some gadgets to facilitate better Guitar Heroism: Continue reading ‘Activision: Wi-fi Guitar Hero’

Can’t wait? A $20 alternative…

Some time ago, at the behest of a friend, I purchased a Micronta Biofeedback Monitor from a local RadioShack(part No. 630-0664). To be perfectly honest, I forgot how much the thing cost but suffice it to say, it was extremely affordable in Post-Reaganomics US dollars. Continue reading ‘Can’t wait? A $20 alternative…’

Researchers say racing games may cause more accidents and more road rage

Several days ago, DailyTech reported that researchers at Britain’s BSM driving institution conducted a study that revealed gamers who play driving games tend to drive faster in real life. Continue reading ‘Researchers say racing games may cause more accidents and more road rage’