by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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iTech Fitness and 3D gesture recognition software developer Softkinetic announced a partnership to develop the future of Active Gaming experiences where users can exercise in a virtual world by simply moving their bodies, without the use of any game controller or peripheral.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2008 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PS3 v2.50 adds advanced voice chat features for the Official Bluetooth Headset, the ability to capture screenshots in-game, Flash 9 support, and a more intuitive PlayStation Trophy interface. PSP v5.00 will enable you to browse the PlayStation Store and download games whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bio-sensors manufacturer NeuroSky announced that it will unveil a brainwave-controlled video game at the Tokyo Game Show 2008, based on a new game concept being jointly developed with Square Enix.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2008 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. After releasing the Bikes Pack (adding bikes, new modes, challenges, locations, as well as a night-time setting) Criterion has now also added trophies to the PS3 edition.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2008 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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3D gesture recognition software developer Softkinetic is collaborating with EA at WIRED NextFest to show off a new gesture-based gaming experience that allows users to simulate shooting a basket against a professional basketball player.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 6:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. High Voltage Software are accepting fan-created control mappings and Wii-motions for their first-person action shooter.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v2.43 PS3 firmware update, but is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located, and will it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hardened shooter veterans will find a wealth of options in their arsenal in Novastrike, a sci-fi war zone that puts players in the cockpit of an experimental Scythe fighter against an onslaught by the world-conquering Draelus. Tiki Games has updated Novastrike, tweaking difficulty modes, adds a secondary control layout, trophies, XMB playlist support, and more...
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos Studios has issued a new title update for the X360 version, while two new DLCs are in testing which will add a new Conquer game mode and new maps, weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nyko Technologies revealed its new wireless controller design, the Wing for the Wii. Using Nyko’s wireless dongle system that conveniently plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote, the Wing eliminates the cord for games that require the Classic Controller.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. As promised LucasArts has released a playable now on Xbox Live (and later today on PSN) featuring a special version of the Tie Fighter Construction Facility level, special powers and an ending not included in the retail game.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Novint Technologies has signed an agreement with Eidos to make several of their titles available for the Novint Falcon game controller. Tomb Raider: Legend, Hitman: Blood Money, 25 to Life, Just Cause, BattleStations: Midway, and Kane & Lynch will all be touch-enabled for the Falcon, allowing players to feel realistic game actions, environments, objects and force feedback.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 8:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Fun Labs in close collaboration with fishing equipment manufacturer Rapala, Rapala Fishing Frenzy will supply heart-pounding fishing action in over 20 tournament events.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. As promised, players worldwide can now tackle online play in a whole new way with Conquest mode that will be released as a free download.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City's seamless racing battleground, with traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While Criterion release the Cagney update on PS3 last month, adding 3 brand new FreeBurn game modes, 2 new cars, 70 new challenges, and the usual fixes and tweaks, it took until today for the X360 version of the update to become available.
by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii jOG is a motion-sensing controller that brings a whole new dimension to your living room gaming experience. With jOG your character only moves when you do. Plug jOG into your existing console and wow! jOG measures the steps you take and translates them to movement on screen! Now, when you move in the real-world, you really move in the game!
by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v4.05 system software update for PSP adding new visualizers for music playback, among other features.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Microsoft still denies anything related to a motion sensor controller, 3rd party manufacturer
Motus Games revealed Darwin, its 2 piece motion-controlled X360 controller. While it does not use infrared like Nintendo's device, the Darwin does use an array of sensors allowing it to detect movement. According to
Motus Games' Satayan Mahajan official announcements are to be made by console-makers, so maybe we'll get confirmation next week at E3, in the meantime
check out some trailers to see it in action.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Microsoft denied speculation from
earlier today that comments from Microsoft creative director Ken Lobb referred to a possible, and often rumored, Motion Sensor Controller.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. In
a recent walkthrough Microsoft creative director Ken Lobb reveals "grab with the wrench, and then you twist the controller around." A slip up? A sign of things to come (at E3)? Tune in next week.
by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Dualshock 3 wireless controller will be available at European retailers July 4, 2008 for £39.99. Incorporating both the rumble feature and motion sensing SIXAXIS technologies for a more realistic, interactive and intuitive gaming experience, the Dualshock 3 replaces the SIXAXIS controller as it's being phased out.
by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This new expansion for K2 Network's Sword of the New World MMORPG introduces the land of Caebolan, four new UPCs, new weapons, armors, and accessories that will be needed to defeat the titan and take on the abominations of the cursed Caebolan. New events like the Royal Rumble have been added, while pre-expansion events like Andre's UFC now allow lower level players.
by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v4.01 system software update for PSP. Nothing really new in this minor update, basically only optimizing the new features, such as display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages, and playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Sony has released the latest v2.36 PS3 firmware update, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. At the same time Sony also made available a new firmware update for the PSP, bringing it to v4.00 and adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.