Is the “Wii” Simply a Marketing Stunt?
Did Nintendo come up with a phony name for the Nintendo Revolution right before E3 to generate a buzz? Indeed, the name has spread through the media like wildfire - and many have postulated that the name is so bad (see Engadget and Joystiq) that it simply cannot be true.
Aaron McKenna of TG Daily writes:
“On […]
Tony Hawk Next Gen Video Sample
Only a short clip, but it is obvious from even this short sample that the graphics for the next gen Tony Hawk game are going to blow away previous iterations. Shadows, lighting and realism are all a few notches above where the last game left off.
If the gameplay is up to par with the graphics, […]
Portable Ghost Detector
It’s cute, it’s strange, it’s Japanese.
Go figure.
If you are one of the throngs of people concerned about ghosts lurking around them, but you don’t want to let your paranoia mess with your active lifestyle - do yourself a favor and check out the portable ghost detector from SolidAlliance / Strapya.
Apparently, the device lights up whenever […]
XMen 3 Video Clip
Shown on The Tonight Show by Jay Leno, here is the video clip they showed of XMen 3. Lot of talk about the Sentinels being in the movie. Also, a number of critical comments on the special effects and Hugh Jackman’s voice sounding odd, but I wouldn’t make too much of what is out in […]
Review: The GameBridge
The folks at Adaptec claim that the GameBridge can turn your computer into an entertainment center that can play console games and function like a normal television.
Plus, for the low low price of $99, you are able to record live t.v. as well as your gaming sessions.
Sounds great, but does it work?
Reviews:
DenGuru: (Recommended) “The […]
Pre-E3: Indiana Jones Game For Next Gen Consoles
Indiana Jones is set to make his debut on the XBox 360 and the PS3 sometime in 2007 - but this time he will be backed up by NaturalMotion’s “euphoria” behavioral simulation engine.
According to the press release (PDF):
“For the first time ever, euphoria enables interactive characters – from Indiana Jones himself to the foes he […]
Wikipedia Abused by Politicians
Wikipedia is an impressive online encylcopedia, with the content being submitted by internet users around the world. And for the most part it has accurate information on a multitude of subjects. It is monitored by volunteers who try to check for accuracy, partisanship or profanity. While there is no way for everything to be checked, […]
Sony Sued by It’s Own Artists
In what seems like an easy win for the bands involved, Cheap Trick and The Allman Brothers, they are suing Sony because they believe that they are being paid on digital downloads as if the customer was buying a CD rather than as licensed music. There is a huge difference in what Sony owes their […]
Meizu Mini Player
Sooner or later, someone is going to come out with a device that will give Apple’s iPod a run for it’s money - and Meizu seems to be giving it’s best shot with the Mini Player.
According to Engadget, the Mini Player packs a 2.4 QVGA screen in a form factor smaller than a 5GB iPod. […]
All About “Wii”
A day after Nintendo revealed the final name for the former “Revolution” console, 1UP has put together a very informative article about what is currently known (and what remains a mystery) about the next gen system.
So, for anyone looking for a one stop guide to all things “Wii” before E3 hits next month, check out […]