Xbox 360 Arcade With A $100 Amazon.com Promotional Code Available 12pm PST

Topic:

Amazon is offering at 12pm PST an Xbox Arcade where you get a $100 Amazon.com Promotional Code.
The $100 promotional code is usable towards any future purchases of items at the Amazon.com site.
This is basically the same $99 Xbox 360 Arcade deal that Walmart offers today in stores as an early Black Friday deal.
Read more

Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:05:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Flies Used In Awesome Airplane Banner Promotion

Topic:

The Frankfurt Book Fair is long over, but besides eBook Readers there were actual flies carrying banners filling the halls.

Well known German ad agency Jung von Matt/Neckar released 200 flies with attached banners to promote the Eichborn publisher. Eichborn has a fly in their logo, so it was not that far fetched, but as you can see in the video below the flies look quite awesome.

I first thought this was a bit cruel, but the ultra-light banners were attached to the flies with natural wax and after a short time the banner dropped off by itself. Jung von Matt said that no fly was harmed.
Read more

Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:30:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Flumotion: Streaming Video Made Easy

Topic:

Have you ever wanted to run your own Internet TV station, broadcasting shows and reports and whatnot all day long? If so, it might behove you to read up on Flumotion, a streaming media company that's trying to make it easier than ever to broadcast yourself across cyberspace. Flumotion is a Barcelona-based tech company that has just launched a new service, primarily intended to allow small businesses to set up streaming video channels with greater ease than ever before.

Flumotion's main goal seems to be the removal of as many barriers to entry as possible. They have a "Configurator" tool that guides the client through every step of setting up a streaming video channel. Basically, this tool will allow small businesses without access to the resources of a dedicated IT team the ability to still handle the complex tasks of broadcasting streaming video.

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:42:52 CDT | by Robert Evans

Microsoft Starts Up 7 Days of Windows 7 Savings Promotion

Topic:

Microsoft launches Windows 7 today and to kick start hardware sales Microsoft partnered with retailers and PC makers to offer Windows 7 deals for the next 7 days.
The 7 Days of Windows 7 Savings start today with for instance the Best Buy PC Home Makeover including an HP laptop, netbook, desktop & monitor package with Windows 7, Geek Squad wireless home network with router and new PC set-up included for $1,199.99. More details on this big package deal on Best Buy.
Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:35:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wiimote Like 3D Motion Controller For Sony PS3 Unveiled By Blaze

Topic:

UK based Video Game accessory maker Blaze announces a 3D motion controller for the Sony PS3 that basically resembles a Wiimote.
Blaze highlights that Sega Tennis becomes a whole new ball game when you use the new BLAZE controller to smash your opponent into submission, effortlessly and consistently firing deadly accurate backhands and meteoric volleys.

The BLAZE PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller features a directional D-pad, analog stick and the full brace of controls found on the original PS3 control pad. Read more

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller For PS3 Spring 2010 Release Confirmed

Topic:

Sony confirmed (pdf) at the Tokyo Game Show 2009 the release date for the still tentatively named Motion controller. As rumored Sony will launch the Motion Controller for the Sony PS3 in Spring 2010.

The new Sony motion controller, equipped with high-precision, highly accurate motion sensors, can deliver whole new entertainment experience on PS3 when combined with the PlayStation Eye camera.

Capable of recognizing and tracking a user’s face and voice as well as body motion, PlayStation Eye can also output the player’s image onto the TV screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Motion Controller: Spring Release?

Topic:

A French gaming website, Objectif Sega has uncovered an internal Sega memo (Gizmodo says it looks "legit") that speaks to a March launch in Japan for Sony's new motion-capture controller.

The controller should hit the US later on in the Spring, and with it will come a bunch of new Sega games. According to the memo, Sony is in talks with Sega about gaining a long-term exclusivity agreement to the rights of several major Dreamcast titles. (For you young'ns; the Dreamcast was a Sega console that failed spectacularly.) That is very exciting news. For all its flaws, the Dreamcast had some of the best games of its generation.

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:13 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Ericsson MH907 Motion Activated Headphones Unleashed

Topic:

Today Sony Ericsson unveils the MH907 headphones which are supposed to be the first motion activated headphones in the whole wide world.
The MH907 motion activated controls mean you can simply plug in two earphones to start listening to music and pause by removing one earbud. To start listening again simply plug it back in. Do exactly the same to answer and end calls.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:40:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Black Wii Remote, Black Wii MotionPlus and Black Nunchuck Coming

Topic:

In a kind of funny move Nintendo announced in a press-release amongst other things that black versions of the Wiimote, Nunchuck and Wii MotionPlus are coming in time for the Holidays to the United States.
The funny part is that the Black Wii is not announced yet for the US. The Black Wii has only been for sell for a month Japan.

Now you are free to conclude that the Black Wii console is of course also coming in time for Christmas or Nintendo is just playing with Ya! Fun aside, I am pretty sure the Black Wii will be announced soon for the US and European markets.
Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Wii Steering Wheel Fits Wiimote With Wii MotionPlus Attached

Topic:

I did not think about this. My Wii Steering wheel does not working with the new Wii MotionPlus accessory attached to my Wiimote - DRAMA!

Good thing that Hong Kong based gadget shop Brando is already offering an extra-wide Wii steering wheel that can house a Wiimote with Wii MotionPlus attached.
Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:56:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tim Burton's new Movie 9 gets D-Box Motion Chair Experience

Topic:

I first experienced the D-Box Motion Chair back in the day at the CES 2005. D-Box Technologies announced today that "9" Tim Burton's new film will have D-Box Motion Theatre seating experience.
There is a lot of action in this animated movie featuring sack puppets. Watching this movie on D-Box seats should be a thrill. Now you just need to find a D-Box enabled cinema near you. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:39:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple files new Motion Controller Patents

Topic:

3D Motion controller are the future in gaming and also for interacting with other computer software. Made popular by Nintendo in the Wii console it is now on the plate for other major computer and video game makers. Microsoft showed Project Natal at the E3 and Sony also showed their motion controller future.
Apple is apparentely also working on motion controller hardware and software as new patent filings appeared according to AppleInsider. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:52:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wii MotionPlus is shipping

Topic:

Covered by all the Apple News going on this week a tiny new Wii accesory shipped that actually should have a big impact on game play on the Nintendo Wii.
The Nintendo Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wii Remote controller redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with a higher level of precision and immersion. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sakar Offers Wii Accessories for Wii MotionPlus

Topic:

Nintendo is really hyping the new MotionPlus accessory for the Wii and has even announced new games like Red Steel 2 that will only work with MotionPlus. As with most new Nintendo accessories, there is a wealth of products coming to market to make using the MotionPlus accessory more fun.

Sakar has announced that it will be bringing a line of MotionPlus compatible accessories to market including five different accessories for MotionPlus controllers. The accessories will include tennis rackets, baseball bats, golf clubs, zappers, and racing wheels. The new products will be in the iConcept Game Fury series. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Project Natal + Sony Motion Controller + HMD = Johnny Mnemonic Cyberspace

Topic:

I was into Cyberspace and Virtual Reality back in the late Eighties and early Nineties. William Gibson Cyberpunk books described the future of interacting with computers how I thought it should be.
In 1995 William Gibson's Johnny Mnemonic got released as movie starring Keanu Reeves. The Cyberspace UI was ok depicted in the movie, of course your own imagination is always better. After working in the 3D and Virtual Reality field I totally got frustrated with it as the interaction possibilities in 3D just plain sucked. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:35:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PlayStation 3 Motion Controller: Spring 2010

Topic:

It looks like a big wand with a glowing purple ball on the end. According to the Sony techs, the PlayStation EyeToy tracks the big glowing ball in order to capture your motion as you play. From the demo we are seeing, the Eye is capable of replacing the control in the virtual world with things like baseball bats, guns, and even a laser whip.

Sony is very excited about the artistic potential of their new motion controller. The new controller is capable of capturing even tiny little motions so that you can draw or write your name with a fairly high degree of accuracy. We also got to see them use a spray paint cannister (which they had to shake up before using) and 'tag' a brick wall.

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Nintendo E3 Round-Up: Wii Fit Plus, Wii Motion Plus, and Mario

Topic:

Nintendo's E3 conference just ended, and it gave us some cool glimpses into the company's future. It wasn't nearly as much of a 'blockbuster' conference as Microsoft's, and the Wii Vitality Meter certainly isn't going to compete with Project Natal for hype, but they had a lot of cool announcements nonetheless. Here's what we can look forward to in Nintendo's future.

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Project Natal unveiled as Microsoft Xbox Motion Controller

Topic:

Microsoft unveiled Project Natal at the E3 2009. Project Natal is the rumored Xbox fluid motion controller system. Microsoft Project Natal is actually much more than a Motion Controller, it is complete controller free gaming.
The Project Natal, pronounced 'nuh-tall' sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device.

Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, Project Natal tracks your full body movement in 3D, while responding to commands, directions and even a shift of emotion in your voice. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:35:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft E3 Rumors: MSG4 for Xbox 360, Xbox Fluid Motion Sensor, Richter Game

Topic:

A man claiming to be a well-placed gaming journalist has been leaking Microsoft rumors via his twitter account. The journalist, who goes by "Game Fork" on twitter, has an awful lot of information about Microsoft's E3 line-up, and what he says seems to gel with what we've already heard confirmed. We won't know if "Game Fork" is on the level until E3, but we've got his whole list of rumors here, to keep you up on the latest E3 info.

Posted on Thu, 14 May 2009 11:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

3DV To Make 360 Motion Sensors.

Topic:

With the Wii's massive success, it was only going to be a matter of time before Microsoft and Sony got in bed with motion-capturing technology as well. Last week we reported on some leaked photos up on Engadget that showed the Xbox hooked up to a motion sensor. Now we finally have confirmation of both the sensor's capabilities, and its origins.

3DV, an Israeli company working on a cheap, next-gen motion capture technology, looks like it will be bringing its ZCam technology to the 360. There have been rumors for a while that Microsoft intended to purchase 3DV, and now ars technica is reporting that they have actually seen the ZCam in action.

Posted on Wed, 6 May 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Will Have Motion Sensing!

Topic:

Engadget has released information that Sony will be debuting their new motion-sensing controller for the PS3 at E3. Kombo stated last month that several developers are already working on incorporating motion-sensors into already released games.

We've reported before that there were rumors of an Xbox motion sensor as well, but this is the first solid piece of evidence we've seen. Engadget recieved word that Microsoft had developed a sensor bar to monitor whole-body motion for the 360. An actual photo of the set-up is out now, complete with what appears to be the on-screen calibration tool and the motion sensor hooked in front of the television.

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2009 13:04:26 CDT | by Robert Evans