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Star Wars DIY Force FX Lightsaber Kit

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 30th, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

In order to complete Jedi training and become a full-fledged Jedi you must build your own lightsaber. This is just how it is done. If you lived long ago and far away and had just finished your Jedi-learning, you would be stopping by the local W’Al M’artt and buying yourself an […]

Guitar Hero IV to Mimic Rock Band

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 23rd, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

Conde Nast Portfolio magazine reports that Activision’s CEO, Bobby Kotlick, has let slip that Guitar Hero IV will include additional instruments and vocals.
“It’s not just about guitars,” said Kotick. “We’ll include a lot of other instruments, vocals. It will help us expand internationally. It’s the first game we’ve had in which we can use […]

Iomega Media Xporter Drive - USB Drive compatible with Xbox and PlayStation

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 22nd, 2008 by Chief Gadgeteer [e-mail, website]

Iomega is still around (was recently acquired by EMC) and are producing new products such as the Media Xporter Drive. It is essentially a USB 2.0 portable hard drive that is compatible not only with Windows and Mac PCs, but also with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.
This is geared for those homes with […]

Remote Control Jousting Knights

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 20th, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

One of my all-time favorite arcade games is Joust, but I’m just a poor Geek and can’t afford full-sized arcade games like the Chief Gadgeteer so I have to settle with these little remote control Jousting Knights.
Each set includes two R/C horses, lances, and two brave riders. The goal is simple: knock your […]

Wii Fit

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 19th, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

There have been numerous reports of Geeks using the Nintendo Wii in their exercise regime to lose weight. The interactivity of the gaming platform has in no doubt contributed to the incredible sales figures related to the Wii. Now, the Wii Fit is poised to be the next big seller in the […]

Kids who DON’T play video games are more at risk of trouble

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 18th, 2008 by Chief Gadgeteer [e-mail, website]

Aha! I knew it. We already knew that there’s no link between video games and violent behavious, but it also turns out that kids who don’t play video games have a statistically higher risk of getting into trouble than those who do. Here’s a video interview of 2 Harvard profs who’ve done the research and […]

Rock Band’s first album, Priest’s Screaming for Vengeance

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 18th, 2008 by Chief Gadgeteer [e-mail, website]

Harmonix announced that the 1st album will be Judas Priest’s Screaming for Vengeance. Sweet. This is the 1st in hopefully what will be many albums that they release. If you’re into NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal), then you’ll love the choice. IMHO (my opinion only, so no need to argue), this is one […]

Air-Musician Virtual Guitar

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 18th, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

Strap this wristband on and pretend to be the rock and roll god that only you see yourself as being as you virtually play the Air-Musician Virtual Guitar. Once you’re strapped in you only need to push a button to select a song then you strum away.
Every time you move your wrist you […]

Cological Marble Run Construction Set

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Apr 17th, 2008 by Chief Gizmateer [e-mail, website]

Imported from Japan, the Cological Marble Run Construction Set allows you to create custom courses for your marbles using mini rolling cars to whacking mallets to zig-zag tracks. When the marble reaches the end the flag pops up and plays a little song.
With 23 different mechanisms for moving marbles and 97 parts in […]

Rock Band coming to the Wii

Bookmark/e-Mail | Posted Mar 25th, 2008 by Chief Gadgeteer [e-mail, website]

For you Wii fans that felt left out in the cold because Rock Band didn’t come your way, then your prayers have been answered. June 22 is the magic date you’ll need to save $170 for. Harmonix (owned by MTV Networks) announced yesterday that you’ll get your wishes and you’ll even get 5 songs that […]

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