BioShock 2 Now Available Globally

Topic: Gaming

One of my all time favorite games on the PC was BioShock. The game had a totally original premise and fantastic game play. 2K Games announced today that BioShock 2 is now shipping globally. The game even had its own commercial during the Super Bowl.

BioShock 2's single player game serves as a sequel to the original game and offers the next enhancement to the genetically enhanced shooter that was the original game. The game sees kidnappings taking place to repopulate Rapture's supply of Little Sisters. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Project Natal Spotted On GorillaPod

Topic: Gaming

Since our first glimpses of it last Summer, Project Natal has been constantly evolving in form. We've seen everything from a massive sound-bar looking system to a cobbled-together array of sensors and wires. Now SlashGear has a photo of Project Natal's latest incarnation and, I have to say, it's looking good. Right now things are very minimalist; a laser and a couple of lenses integrated into a thin black bar and stuck on top of a gorillapod.

This is obviously NOT what Natal will look like at launch, but it gives us an idea of just how tiny and versatile this sensor could end up being. You could stick a sensor that size up under your television or on the wall above it, or even attach it to the front of your home entertainment system.

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:40:25 CST | by Robert Evans

Sony and Jill Stuart Team for Pink PSP Sweet Limited Package

Topic: Gaming

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced that it will be introducing a limited edition PSP kit with clothing designed Jill Stuart called the Jill Stuart Sweet Limited Package. The kit is pink and comes with a few other accessories that are clearly aimed at the ladies.

The limited edition pack will retail for 21,000 yen and includes a blossom pink PSP-3000, a special pouch, and a cleaning cloth designed by Jill Stuart. The kit will also include a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo memory card for storing content on the PSP. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Shinobii Xcross Remote for Nintendo Wii Unveiled

Topic: Gaming

Shinobii Technologies, a manufacturer of videogame peripherals, today announced the release of Xcross Remote, an alternative to current Wii Remote, for Nintendo Wii.
The black Xcross Remote is fully compatible with all classic, nunchuk controllers and additional accessories such as the MotionPlus.
The Xcross has a wide direction pad, which is supposed to give you better control.
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Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:47:54 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Diablo III Screenshots Released

Topic: Gaming

There's really not much more to say here than that. The game itself is still year(s) away, but Blizzard has sent out a series of in-game screenshots to keep us tantalized. Fudzilla states that the release date is sometime in 2011, but we all know how reliable Blizzard release dates are.

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:04:02 CST | by Robert Evans

Mass Effect 2 Sells Big Time

Topic: Gaming

I have always thought that one of the best games to ever hit the PC was Mass Effect. The game was very fun to play and brought a new wrinkle to the old shooter formula when it debuted. BioWare and EA have recently launched Mass Effect 2 and so far, the game is one of the biggest hits of 2010.

EA reports that the game sold 2 million copies across available platforms the first week is was available. The game has also earned an average review score of 96 on the Xbox 360 making it the second highest rated Xbox game of all time. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

The Killer App: iPad Board Games

Topic: Gaming

There are two problems with board games. The first is that they take up way too damn much space, and the second is that they are a pain to clean up. Now, thanks to the iPad, the board game can finally reach perfection. Recombu.com speculates that the perfect board game apps could be created for a tablet environment.

And they're right. Imagine buying an iPad or an Android or Windows tablet and loading it up with digital copies of all your favorite board games. You wouldn't have to carry boxes everywhere or spend three hours setting up the board for Axis and Allies. Board gaming on car trips will now be possible (without creating an enormous mess). Tablets have the potential to create a better board gaming experience than any physical medium.

Posted on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:46:16 CST | by Robert Evans

T-Post Wearable Magazine Shirt Plays Augmented Reality Rock, Paper, Scissors

Topic: Gaming

I was having a discussion the other day with my five-year-old daughter about which of us was going to take here stuffed animals upstairs. She wanted me to do it and I was refusing when out of the blue she said we would settle the thing with rock, paper, scissors.

I didn’t know she even knew about rock, paper, scissors. Luckily for me she didn’t invoke the age-old two out of three rule when my paper covered her rock. If you feel like playing some rock, paper, scissors but don’t have a tot around to play against, Wearable Magazine T-Post has unveiled a new augmented reality shirt that will play the game with you. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

GTA: Episodes From Liberty City Headed to PS3

Topic: Gaming

Sony has announced that Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City will finally be coming to the PS3 this spring. The game is from RockStar Games and originally launched only on the Xbox 360. Fans of the franchise will be excited to hear it will land on the PS3 for the first time.

The last two chapters of the GTA IV saga will be offered on one Blu-ray disc as a standalone game. The individual episodes will also be available for download on the PlayStation Network. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Ubisoft and 20th Century Fox Use RealD 3D in Avatar: The Game

Topic: Gaming

With the massive popularity of the movie Avatar and the fact that it is now the most popular movie ever made you know there would be a game and other content based on the film. Ubisoft and RealD have announced that they would be integrating RealD stereoscopic 3D technology into the Avatar video game.

The game is called James Cameron's Avatar: the Game and will be offered on the Xbox 360 and PS3 game systems. The tech will require players to have a 3D ready TV to play in 3D format and glasses will be required. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

PS3 Exclusive MAG Launches

Topic: Gaming

One of the most popular types of games for consoles and PC gamers today is the shooter genre. Sony has announced that a new and exclusive PS3 game called MAG has launched. The big feature of MAG is that multiplayer action with up to 256 people can be had online.

The battlefield in the game is global and a command structure puts players into squads of eight to work together in order to progress through a world known as Shadow War. The game is set in 2025 as a secret conflict rages between private military corps vying for dominance. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun