Tag: gaming

Dreamcade Vision 40 – MAME-based Arcade Console

We’ve covered MAME in gadgets and stories before, and honestly, who gets tried of these fantastic arcade consoles that play dozens, hundreds or even thousands of games? Not us! Here’s one from Dream Arcades that plays over 150 games ‘out of the box’, has a giant 40″ screen and more controls than you can shake… Continue reading Dreamcade Vision 40 – MAME-based Arcade Console

Cyborg’s Deadly R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse

The gamers of you out there will know that Cyborg make some pretty neat gaming peripherals and their gaming mice make a great impression to whichever gaming championships you take them to. The new R.A.T 7 by Cyborg seems to carry on this tradition offering deadly looks that’s enough to put off any potential competitor… Continue reading Cyborg’s Deadly R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse

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

Helicopter Simulator for the serious Hobbyist

Hardcore Helicopter Simulator hobbyist rejoice for now you have ability to purchase a serious Helicopter simulator from HotSeat Chassis, the makers of several simulator packages from driving to flying. We’ve tested some of their simulators at CES’ past and the chassis are really well made and really bring an additional element of immersion into simulators.… Continue reading Helicopter Simulator for the serious Hobbyist

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!

Intel’s Project Offset team working on game engine that delivers more realistic animations

Gamers rejoice. Well, ok, perhaps in a year or 2, as Intel has a team working on developing a game engine that produces graphics that render animated faces and people/creatures that more closely resemble what we’ve seen in the latest blockbuster movies. Think Avatar, Lord of the Rings, etc. via H+ Magazine

CES 2010: Gunnar Optiks Shows Off Stylish 3D Glasses

The big thing at CES this year was 3D, and Gunnar Optiks unveiled a line of stylish 3D glasses. We previously reviewed Gunnar Optiks glasses from last year’s CES, and it seems the company is only getting bigger. Although the 3D glasses aren’t available yet, Gunnar also showed off its MLG branded glasses. Gunnar’s non-3D… Continue reading CES 2010: Gunnar Optiks Shows Off Stylish 3D Glasses

Take your Home Theater/Gaming experience to the next level with BodySound Audio Furniture

Take your home theater seating and audio experience up to the next level with BodySound’s custom built fusion audio-seating furniture. BodySound Technologies builds fine seating like recliners, love seats, & couches finished in Italian leather that hides a 7-channel surround sound system. Each seat comes with its own remote control that includes a number of… Continue reading Take your Home Theater/Gaming experience to the next level with BodySound Audio Furniture