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Portable Game System Concept

Rafael — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:35:43 +0000

There is a new concept in gaming and phone connectivity in the market. The iWish Portable Game Console is a very interesting idea these days. It is about combining the Sony PSP and the Apple iPhone for fun gaming and instant connectivity. It is a pity however that this will not be going in the market. Or at least will not be in the market for now? Let us stay in tune with this.

Razer Aurantia Gaming Keyboard

Rafael — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:35:40 +0000

Razer is renowned as the creator of some of the best gaming peripherals for PCs. The California-based company is famous for revolutionizing the computer game industry by creating cutting-edge gaming peripherals that give gamers competitive edge. Razer is also known for its gaming keyboards Tarantula and Lycosa, with their blue backlights.

Razer will be releasing its latest gaming keyboard called the Razer Aurantia. Though it still bears an arachnid's name, it is not destined to go down its predecessors' path. For one, it's not going stateside like the other famous Razer gaming keyboards. This one's East-bound - it will be available only in China. For another, it has red backlighting - which is very appropriate where it's headed.

The Aurantia is reported to be ultra-portable. It's dimensions are 446 x 205 x 29 mm or 17.56 x 8.07 x 1.14 inches with the removable wrist rest attached.

Razer Aurantia Features

can record macros
store 10 game profiles on-board
can disable Windows key for gaming

It's not hard to see why there's a possibility that the Aurantia will one day turn up in the U.S. considering the keys are in English.The Aurantia will be available in China in mid-July packaged with a Razer Salmosa mouse for RMB 399.

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution

Rafael — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:22 +0000

Sid Meier's Civilization series is one of the most popular PC games around. And with the new Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution coming around this month, avid gamers have something to be excited about. This wildly popular world conquering strategy game is coming into the latest gaming consoles.

Yes, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being released in its gaming console version that can be played on the Playstation 3, Nintendo DS and the Xbox 360. The gaming console version of the popular game is being redesigned into an interface that perfectly blends well the popular gaming consoles and hand held systems.

With PC and gaming consoles having different means of control and keys, the game had to be designed and built from the ground up in order to deliver graphics, game play and control more suitable for such gaming platforms. And with Civilization Revolution now invading the world of gaming consoles and handhelds, gamers really have something to look forward to.

Leapfrog Didj for Kids

Rafael — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:58:10 +0000

Have kids young enough to handle gizmos like an mp3? Give them the Didj, the latest handheld device from Leapfrog Nintendo DS. At least with this gadget, you will know what they are toying at.

Created for kids aged six to ten years old, it has educational games that will help hone your child's learning abilities. With games that can be customized into spelling bees and math tests, kids can enjoy such games asStar Wars: The Clone Wars and even the box-office film from Disney, WALL E. As there is a difficulty mode, kids can adjust the game difficulty so they get to experience challenging games and even enhance their skills.

Designed ergonomically to accommodate small hands, the Didj has been built with these specifications: 3.2 inch LCD with 320x 240 high resolution graphics display and 16.7 million color TFT, a 393 MHz processor, a 64MB media cartridge, and 256MB data storage.

This kiddie gizmo will be available in 2008, this summer, with a suggested retail price of $89.99. Its software will contain nine games for the kids to choose or learn from, each with a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Call that a GameBoy plus learning in one whole package. This is just what your child needs.

TN Games Peripherals Lets You Feel the Beating

Rafael — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:58:06 +0000

Developers will go to the ends of the earth just to give the video gamers the new gaming experience. We have seen virtual reality visors that gets you into the action all while covering your eyes with a bulky pair of goggles, but that was so yesterday. The future not only lets you get into the game by seeing the environment for yourself, but also enabling you to feel everything around you.

TN Games recently introduced its line of peripherals for first-person shooting (FPS) games. Using its trademark 3rd Space technology, theFPS Vest is an impact-generating device that gives your body the feeling of bullets echoing through the air, or having a bomb exploded several meters from you, and most especially how those M-16 bullets feel on your body.

The vest works by sending stimulating signals to eight different active zones. Purchasing this FPS Vest comes with two PC games namely 3rd Space Incursion and Call of Duty 2.

And if that is not enough, come 2009 TN Games would come up with theHTX Helmet that utilizes the same 3rd Space technology. Worn on the head, this unique simulation helmet delivers blows to the head whenever you are fired upon. There is also a possibility that you can also use this helmet in sporting games like boxing or soccer just to give you the feeling of being punched on the ear.

Although these devices may sound exciting at first, TN Games may need to do some tweaking on its gadgets and make the impact adjustable for kids.

Nyko Charge Station Quad

Rafael — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:58:08 +0000

Want to keep your Wii remotes together? Of course you do. Now you can keep your Nintendo Wiimotes topped off at all times with Nyko Charge Station Quad. This means the 4 controllers will be charged at one time and ready to go. The device includes 4 NiMH rechargeable battery packs designed specifically for each Wiimote.

The Charge Station Quad also comes with four rubber battery covers of different colors to prevent any unfortunate accidents. Each battery cover has contact pass-through points allowing you to charge the batteries while they are still in the remote. Each of them is also rubberized for that superior grip during exciting game sessions.

Each battery provides around 25 hours of play time. You can also easily recharge them by placing the Wiimote in the charging dock, which you can conveniently plug into any standard wall outlet. This allows for simultaneous rapid recharging of all batteries. It matches the Wii styling and is ideal for family game play sessions, parties, and tournaments. You can buy the Charge Station Quadonline for $49.99.