Kinect Can Finally See Lazy Gamers

Eurogamer reports that Microsoft fixed a major Kinect implementation issue by allowing Kinect to recognize players who are seated. The method Microsoft used to create skeletal models in the software set the base node at the bottom of the spine. When people were seated with knees in front of their pelvis, Kinect got confused. Microsoft… Continue reading Kinect Can Finally See Lazy Gamers

Rock Band 3 to Feature Keyboards

As rumored, Rock Band 3 will feature a MIDI keyboard that you can use outside of the game as well. RB3 will also have some re-imagined guitars designed to work with the game’s “Pro” mode which is an intermediate gameplay mode that is supposed to be somewhere between the game’s original accessories and actual musical… Continue reading Rock Band 3 to Feature Keyboards

iCade for iPad turns your iPad into a retro arcade cabinet!

If you’re a retro-gamer, then you’re going to need to get an iPad and iCade, which is a litte mini arcade frame for your iPad to slide into. Then you can play thousands of old school, classic games like Donkey Kong, Q-bert, Pac-Man & Space Invaders with a joystick and classic buttons. Naturally, the app… Continue reading iCade for iPad turns your iPad into a retro arcade cabinet!

Ruik’s Cube Goes Electronic with a Touchscreen

If you’re not interested in trying something completely new from Rubik (like the Rubik 360), but maybe want an upgrade on your 35-yr old Rubik’s Cube, then why not get the ‘electronic’ version? Yup, there is now a touchscreen Rubik’s Cube. No need to rotate the sides any more. Just swipe your finger along the… Continue reading Ruik’s Cube Goes Electronic with a Touchscreen

Lego Model of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

As a kid, my favorite thing to build with Lego were houses, believe it or not. So I really wish that Lego had these ‘architecture’ sets back in the day, but now they do. Take the Frank Lloyd Wright house, Fallingwater. Here it is in stunning Lego detail. Fantastic. This replica comes with a booklet… Continue reading Lego Model of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

WPT Texas Hold’em for iPhone

There’s a new poker app looking to be the king of the poker games world (at least on the iPhone): World Poker Tour Texas Hold’em. While it’s very similar in ways to existing poker apps already out there, it puts together a total package of features that other apps haven’t quite managed to pull off… Continue reading WPT Texas Hold’em for iPhone

Star Wars Brain Training Game

Taking a page out of Star Wars mythology, this game/toy/trainer (take your pick) claims to help you develop your powers of concentration. The Star Wars Brain Training Game reads your brainwaves while you try to move the ball in the tube up or down. Apparently, the headset can differentiate between alpha, beta, gamma, and delta… Continue reading Star Wars Brain Training Game

Hasbro gets some help from Google on new online version of Monopoly

Google and Hasbro have teamed up to develop a new online version of Monopoly that makes use of Google Maps. Monopoly City Streets features many of the same concepts as traditional Monopoly – you start off with a set amount of money and can buy/build houses and hotels. But now you can also build skyscrapers… Continue reading Hasbro gets some help from Google on new online version of Monopoly