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Nvidia: 3D Gaming is "right here, right now"
The company discusses its 3D Vision kit 24 September 2009 15:30 GMT
Nvidia is arguably at the forefront of 3D gaming - its 3D Vision kit is one of the few solutions available to people who want to experience a litle more depth in their games. We asked the company's PR Manager, Ben Berraondo, a few questions to try and find out a little more...
Is Stereoscopic 3D gaming ready?
COMMENT: Development is far further ahead than movies or television 24 September 2009 14:00 GMT
Amidst all this talk of 3D televisions and 3D movies, it's easy to forget one art-form that's been 3D since 1981 - Gaming. The Sinclair ZX81 had what many regard to be the first 3D game - 3D Monster Maze, which placed the player in a maze with a T-Rex, the objective being...
Toshiba intros energy-saving HDDs
2.5-inch internal drives for lighter, more efficient machines 2 September 2009 11:06 GMT
Toshiba has added to its range of 2.5-inch internal HDDs with the MKxx65GSX series of 5400 RPM devices which will hit the shelves in the fourth quarter of this year. The light weight units are designed to sit inside notebooks, all-in-one PCs and any other systems where mobility...
VIDEO: Wireless Game Gun
Insane gaming peripheral 22 June 2009 10:30 GMT
What happens when a self-described "Redneck Techie" combines blasty first-person horror shooter F.E.A.R. with a plastic gun from Wall-mart, a head-tracker, a mini TFT and a control pad? The answer is "sheer awesome".

The game gun tracks your movement, so that...
Freecom releases "world's smallest" 3.5-inch HDD
Don't worry, you can still put big files on it 12 May 2009 16:59 GMT
Not content to be producing the "world's smallest" 2.5-inch external hard drive, Freecom also wants to be in the technology record books by making the world's smallest 3.5-inch drive, too.

The "Hard Drive XS" is the big brother of the dinky Hard Drive XXS, which...
Paul McCartney's Rock Band bass revealed
Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass replica to do Macca impersonators proud 12 May 2009 11:16 GMT
As you know, The Beatles: Rock Band is on the horizon, and dated for the 9 September - less than 4 months away.

As a result, we're starting to see more details coming out about the game, including all of the special edition controllers, which we've brought...
Daily Tech Deal: Logitech X-230 2.1 speaker system
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 12 March 2009 13:00 GMT
We're looking at some PC speakers for today's tech deal.

The Logitech X-230 2.1 speaker system from Ebuyer.com is currently selling for £29.99, which is at the lower end of the price range, but if the buyer reviews are anything to go by, doesn't mean you're...
Wii MotionPlus coming in June?
Due before EA's Grand Slam Tennis 5 March 2009 17:11 GMT
It seems that we could be seeing the long awaited Wii MotionPlus peripheral in June, if not before.

The peripheral will add more precision to the Wii Remote, and allow it to detect rotational movements as well as side to side and front to back.

EA's...
Nintendo launches Wii Classic Pro controller
But only confirmed for Japan 26 February 2009 15:23 GMT
A new controller for the Wii has appeared on Nintendo's Japanese website, which looks to provide those who love the Wii but hate the Wiimote with yet another option.

The Classic Controller Pro is very similar to the Classic Controller, but features handle grips...
Wii Sure Shot rifle and hunting game launched in US
Not going to be a PETA favourite 16 January 2009 15:01 GMT
In a game/peripheral combo that certainly isn't going to win any awards from PETA, North American Hunting Extravaganza and the Sure Shot rifle controller accessory have been released in the States.

Similarly to many other Wii accessories, the Wii Remote and...
Funcom to cut Conan servers by more than half
Mergers to be completed by the end of the week 14 January 2009 16:38 GMT
Funcom has released the list of server mergers for popular fantasy MMO Age of Conan, that will see the total number of servers for the game cut from 49 to just 18.

North America and the Oceanic regions will be worst off with the closures, with 24 servers being...
Konami announces Wii Balance Board game
Throws together a crazy mixture of marbles and ants 13 January 2009 16:52 GMT
Konami has announced a new game due out later in the year that will utilise the Wii Balance Board.

Called Marbles! Balance Challenge, the skill-based action title will see gamers trying to help an ant called Anthony save his colony by locating the mythical "Golden...
Tetris found to help reduce traumatic stress trauma
Cuts flashbacks experienced 12 January 2009 14:39 GMT
Retro game Tetris has been found to help alleviate the effect of post traumatic stress disorder, by stopping the brain from experiencing harmful flashbacks of the event.

The new medical report from the PLoS One Journal, tested 40 volunteers in its study, all...
First Spore expansion pack "Galactic Adventures" coming in spring
Plus more in 2009? 9 January 2009 16:19 GMT
Evolution game Spore is set to get its first expansion pack this spring, in the form of Galactic Adventures.

Online retailers such as Amazon and Play have had the title listed for a week or so now, but EA made the official announcement today with an invite sent...
3rd Space gaming vest coming to consoles
CES 2009: Feel all the action as you play 9 January 2009 16:02 GMT
TN Games is set to release its 3rd Space gaming vest for use with consoles, and will be showcasing its abilities with several top console games at CES in Las Vegas.

The 3rd Space Vest, originally designed for PC play, is worn while gaming, and works with the...
Thrustmaster unveils joystick with H.E.A.R.T
CES 2009: Magnetic sensor technology for "incredible" accuracy 9 January 2009 15:45 GMT
Thrustmaster has unveiled a new joystick at CES in Las Vegas, that boasts "incredible" accuracy thanks to new magnetic sensor technology.

The T.16000 M joystick features Halleffect Accurate Technology, or H.E.A.R.T as Thrustmaster so delicately markets it, which...
UPDATED: Logitech adds three new products to G-series line-up
CES 2009: New headset, keyboard and mouse to play with 7 January 2009 17:18 GMT
Logitech has extended its G-series line of gaming peripherals, with the introduction of three new products.

First up is the Logitech G19 gaming keyboard, which is the first Logitech keyboard to feature a colour GamePanel LCD. The tiltable, 320 x 240 pixel display...
SkiGym simulator brings the slopes to your living room
But with a rather expensive price tag 6 January 2009 16:06 GMT
If doing yoga on your Wii Balance Board isn't quite cutting it when it comes to the thrill you like to get from sport, the SkiGym simulator may be something you want to consider.

Promising to improve your skiing ability and give you a workout in the process,...
iZ3D to preview new 3D gaming monitors at CES 2009
Three 2009 prototypes to get your hands on 24 December 2008 12:30 GMT
Designer of advanced 3D visualisation systems iZ3D LLC, has announced it will be featuring a hands on demonstration of three of its upcoming product prototypes for 2009 at CES in January.

The new prototypes include the new iZ3D Immersion Series that gives users...
Wireless SingStar mics planned for 2009?
A MySpace competition lets it slip 18 December 2008 17:41 GMT
When Sony released the PS3 version of SingStar, many people were disappointed to find wireless microphone's hadn't been developed with the game.

After the release of Xbox's Lips that did feature wireless mics, it seemed like it would only be a matter of time...
Five.One headset named official Xbox accessory
Designed specifically for Microsoft's console 17 December 2008 11:29 GMT
Microsoft has named the Five.One Surround Sound headset system as an Official Xbox 360 accessory.

The Vibras Five.One has been designed specifically for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, and uses Dolby Digital AC3 and special "sound-canal" technology to create true 5.1...
Logitech announces G13 gameboard
Gives you "powerful advantage" over other gamers 10 December 2008 12:20 GMT
Logitech has announced its G13 advanced gameboard, a hybrid gaming keyboard that aims to make PC gaming easier.

"If you’re into serious gaming, there’s no better feeling than playing with the G13 gameboard by your side”, said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director...
Wii Speak accessory launches
Speak to friends across the world through your Wii 5 December 2008 15:26 GMT
Today sees the official launch of Nintendo's Wii Speak accessory and its linked-in communications portal, the Wii Speak Channel.

The Wii Speak accessory is placed on top or in front of your TV and enables users to talk directly with each other through their...
Street Fighter IV PS3 official joysticks unveiled
With five wireless controllers available too 4 December 2008 16:51 GMT
This pair of joysticks for Street Fighter IV bring that arcade feel to the PlayStation 3.

Mad Catz has developed both official Street Fighter IV "FightSticks", one in a regular edition, the second in a "Tournament Edition" which the company has said will only...
Nintendo clarifies Wii Speak second-hand gamers issue
Code for Wii Speak channel will not be a one-off 25 November 2008 18:39 GMT
Nintendo has attempted to clear up any worries over the Wii Speak peripheral and access to the Wii Speak channel.

We brought you news last week that each Wii Speak peripheral would come with a special code that would be used to access to new Wii Speak channel....