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Video Games vs Books: Is One Better Than Another?

April 13, 2022 by Anne S

In this post, we shall see if there is even any point in comparing video games vs books. Is one really better than another? There has always been a debate about which one is more beneficial, especially for school-aged users. Reading books has always been considered more academic and educational. Teachers and parents have been pushing more limitations on video game access, believing that it could provide more detrimental effects on one’s development. But now that playing video games professionally has officially been considered a career, has its age-old reputation been trumped over?

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Filed Under: Books, Comics, Consoles Tagged With: books, videogames

PS3 Slim models to get lighter, use less power

June 22, 2011 by Rogue

With the last two generations of gaming consoles, it’s become a common practice to release periodice updates to the hardware. Sony did this with the Playstation 2 and their incremental updates to the Phat line and then the announcement of the PS2 Slim. Microsoft has done this as well with their processor upgrades for the Xbox 360, which was one way of trying to solve the Red Ring of Death problem that plagued the first iterations of the console. The 360 then changed the chassis altogether with its “slim” lineup. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Consoles, PlayStation 3, Sony Tagged With: PlayStation 3, ps3

The G155 Mobile Gaming Environment brings console gaming outside

June 14, 2011 by Rogue

Gamers can be a very obsessive bunch. I’ve seen friends who just talk about games all day long, or go to the internet to research on the best strategies in beating a game, or join game-related forums so they can compare notes with other gamers. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Consoles, Cool Stuff, Gaming Tagged With: game consoles, HD display, mobile

Wii U is Nintendo’s new console

June 8, 2011 by Rogue

The Electronic Entertainment Expo is much anticipated not only by gaming industry professionals and gamers, it is also a haven for the gadget fans who can drool over the latest electronic gaming gadgets and equipment that are usually previewed in this event. In terms of gadget surprises, Nintendo has captured the attention of E3 followers worldwide for the second year in a row. Last year they announced the Nintendo 3DS and this year the announcement of the successor to the hugely popular Nintendo Wii has everyone talking. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Consoles, NextGen, Nintendo Tagged With: console, high definition, Nintendo, Wii

Nintendo announces massive Autumn/Winter software collection

October 1, 2009 by Andy Merrett

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Whether you’re a Wii fanatic or prefer pocket-sized fun with the DS, you’re likely to find something worth getting excited about as Nintendo today announces its Autumn/Winter collection of games and other software titles, hitting stores from tomorrow, through Christmas and into the new year.

First up, Wii Fit Plus will hit European stores at the end of October, offering a range of new exercise features including personalised yoga and strength training routines, lifestyle routines, calorimeter, and a range of new training regimes.

On 20th November, Super Mario Bros arrives on Wii, featuring a fully-fledged adventure that up to four people can play simultaneously.

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Filed Under: Consoles, Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Wii Tagged With: christmas, ds, Games, Nintendo, Software, Wii

Sony announces PS3 motion controller coming Spring 2010

September 24, 2009 by Andy Merrett

ps3Not wanting to be overshadowed by Microsoft’s announcement that Project Natal is gaining support from a number of major games manufacturers, Sony has declared that its motion controller for the PS3 console will be available early next year.

Linking up to a PlayStation Eye camera, the system allows face, voice and body movement recognition in order to control games in a completely different way.

This motion controller (which doesn’t have an official name yet) is equipped with two motion sensors, three axes gyroscope and three axes accelerometer that can detect the controller’s angle and movement held in the user’s hand.

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Filed Under: Consoles, Gaming, PlayStation 3, Sony Tagged With: motion controller, PlayStation 3, ps3, Sony

Logitech shows off new Wii music game controllers

September 9, 2009 by Andy Merrett

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Logitech has today announced two new music game controllers designed for use with music games on the Nintendo Wii.

The Wireless Guitar Controller for Wii is constructed with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets, so it both looks and feels more authentic.

It features a noise-dampening design and fret buttons, plus a touch-sensitive slider on the fret board.

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Filed Under: Computer Peripherals, Consoles, Gaming, Nintendo, Wii, Wireless Tagged With: controller, drum kit, Gaming, guitar, logitech, Wii

New slimmer PS3 coming this September

August 19, 2009 by Andy Merrett

That slimmer PS3 rumor from a couple of months ago has finally come to pass, with Sony announcing that a new PlayStation 3 will be released in September.

The new PS3 will feature a 120GB hard drive, Blu-ray drive, new system software (version 3.00) and BRAVIA Sync (for tying up to your Sony TV). It’ll cost $299.

Sony’s making a big thing of the re-branding, changing the name from PLAYSTATION 3 to PlayStation 3 (note the capitals — I’ve obviously been getting it wrong all these years as I’ve often referred to it the “new” way) and introducing a “PS3” logo to be engraved on the surface of the new console.

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Filed Under: Consoles, Gaming, PlayStation 3, Sony Tagged With: 120GB, Blu-ray, console, PlayStation 3, ps3, september, Sony, thinner

Sony To Announce Non-Blu-ray PS3?

February 27, 2009 by Mr Butterscotch

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According to a city analyst (not that they ever get anything wrong mind you), there’s rumours abound that Sony is to announce a price cut for their hardware, along with, perhaps, a non-Blu-ray version of the PS3.

“Recent channel checks indicate increased speculation for a PS3 price cut announcement from Sony in the next couple of days” said Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey on Tuesday. (source – Edge).

One of the easiest ways to reduce the price of the PS3 would (naturally) be to cut the expensive Blu-ray player feature out of the machine, resulting in (potentially), a saving that could be passed on to the consumer to the tune of around $100.

However, this move would seem unlikely given the fact that all current PS3 retail games are produced on the higher capacity discs rather than the older format of DVD. Moving to a two-tiered console base would require Sony to produce two variants of each game – something that they are unlikely to move to. Perhaps then Sony will announce a console that requires an add-on to play Blu-ray movies such as a dongle of some kind?

It’s my guess that a price cut might well arrive, but I can’t see it being at the expense of the Blu-ray player. Perhaps instead they’re working on a killer IP that will actually help to sell their console in larger numbers than they are currently achieving. One or two killer exclusives would cement the console into the homes of many.

Filed Under: Consoles Tagged With: Blu-ray, console price cut, ps3

Wazabee 3Dee 19 inch

January 12, 2009 by Jim

 

Nothing makes the gaming experience complete than to actually view the game in 3D.  Well, taking from Spatial View’s terms… view it in 3Dee 19 inches!  If you like games such as:

· Call Of Duty 2
· Counterstrike Source
· Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
· Need for Speed – Most Wanted
· Moorhuhn Kart
· Transformers – The Game
· Unreal Tournament 2003
· Unreal Tournament 2004
· World of Warcraft

you’d better grab Wazabee’s 3Dee to view it in a blowout(!) video mode.  Yeah, games these days are kinda plump with visual acrobatics, but to actually see your play “leap” out of the box and get you the “I’m in the game” mode Wazabee’s 3Dee is the trick.

Check out these specs:

  • Panel Size : 19” (48 cm)
  • Viewing Distance : 0.8 m – 1.50 m (2.62 ft – 4.92 ft)
  • Native Resolution (dpi) : 1440×900 (75 DPI)
  • Native Pixel Pitch : 0,285×0,285 mm
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:10 (1.6)
  • Display Colors : 16,2 million
  • Native Brightness : 380 cd/m²
  • Native Contrast : 1000:1
  • Input Terminals : 1×DVI-D; 1×Mini D-sub 15 pin
  • Response Time : 5ms Gray-to-Gray
  • Power Supply : Built-in 100-220 V / 220-240 V; 0,8 A / 0,4 A
  • Dimensions (W×H×D) : With Stand : 440×363×210 mm
  • Net Weight : ~ 5 kg
  • VESA Wall Mounting : 100×100 mm
  • Supplied Accessories : Powersupply, Sub-D VGA cable, DVI-D – DVI-D cable,
  • Driver CD, USB cable, user‘s manual
  • Package Size : 535×440×170 mm
  • Wall mountable baby! Har har… I think that keeps it a steady competitor versus playing your games on flat screen TV eh?  I sure do hope they’d have something wider though.  Really love playing on REAL wide screens.
    This is not for your Playstations, Wiis or Xboxes… this is strictly for your PC use… but who cares eh?  In a few months I’m sure technology would catch up to include these too.  I was a little on the wondering how World of Warcraft would jump out a scare when the humans get attacked by the “monsters” in 3D. Hmmm… 
    Distribution is a little limited so I think you better visit their website to find the reseller nearest you.  

    Filed Under: Consoles, Cool Stuff, Gaming

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