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June 16th, 2008

Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core PSP Here Again, European Version

The European verison of Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core PSP can be pre-ordered now at NCSX. You’ll get the Sony portable and the game for $329.
Since the PSP is a European model, it will include a 240V power adapter which is unusable in the USA unless a 120V-240V converter is used. Customers who already own […]

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May 20th, 2008

25 Years Of Exergaming, Everything Before The Wii Fit

Before the Wii Fit, there are many gaming gadgets that married exercise with video gaming. Boing Boing has detailed 18 such exergaming inventions - from the early Atari Joyboard (above) to the popular DDR to the present Wii Fit. Gaming and fitness do not need to be separated after all.
Where To Gawk:
Boing Boing {From Atari […]

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May 15th, 2008

Atari Family Trainer, A Simpler Wii Fit

Atari is going to release the Family Trainer in Europe this September and this instantly reminds us of the Wii Fit. The Family Trainer does offer a mat, something like DDR dance pad, for the player to enjoy family outdoor games such as river rafting and log jumping. Not very exciting but hey, it’s a […]

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May 15th, 2008

Nyko Increases Products’ Prices, New Chinese Labour Laws & Rising Costs As Reasons

Our familiar Nyko (Nyko Technologies) has announced an price increase in most of Nyko’s products. New Chinese labour laws, rising costs of oil and raw materials were the main reasons behind the price increase. However we will not see a drop in quality of Nyko’s gaming peripherals as the company is dedicated on delivering quality […]

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May 12th, 2008

Former President of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Becomes Japan’s Richest Man, Thanks To Wii

Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former President of Nintendo, is also the Japan’s richest man this year, having a net worth of $7.8 billion and 10% of Nintendo’s shares. The strong sales of Wii has contributed greatly to the rising market capitalization of Nintendo.
The next catalyst in line will be the Wii Fit.
Image: Nintendo | […]

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May 7th, 2008

Prime Sense, Gizmo Making Sense Of Your Body Movement So That You Can Interact With Games

Prime Sense, an Israeli company, got this device concept that can detect your body movement and translates your action into interaction in the video games. It simply means you do not need any gadget to be with you, just your body (and sometimes brain) to do the trick.
Video Games
Making video games more immersive and fun […]

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April 29th, 2008

No Price Cuts For Wii & DS This Year, Says Satoru Iwata

Nintendo head honcho Satoru Iwata has expressed that Nintendo Wii and DS consoles are not likely to go down this year. Even there’s no cut, profits are still going up north.
Image: Nintendo | Via: GamesIndustry.biz

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April 10th, 2008

Viagra For Gamers, No More Short (Gaming) Outbursts

Need to hit your favourite game(s) for long hours without losing concentration? Cyber Gadget from Japan has the Viagra, I mean Game Suppli, game supplements for your gaming needs. Blueberry for charging you for long hours like a Duracell bunny and DHA for more concentrated concentration. I’m not sure if you can pop both for […]

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March 18th, 2008

No Blu-Ray For Xbox 360 Now, Content Via Xbox Live Instead

No Blu-Ray peripheral or attachment will be slated for the Xbox 360. Instead, Microsoft will continue to distribute digital entertainment content via the Xbox Live service.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 group product manager Aaron Greenberg has rejected recent speculation that the company was looking into adding a Blu-ray peripheral to its console following the demise of HD […]

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March 12th, 2008

Samsung 3D Ready Plasma TV, Takes Gaming To A Whole New Level

Samsung and Electronic Arts have worked together to launch a new 3D-ready, PAVV, Full HD, plasma TV in Korea. Available in 42 and 50-inch and comes with USB 2.0 support, HDMI 1.3, Samsung DNIe+ (Digital Natural Image engine+) and a contrast ration of 1,000,000 to 1.
TV reality via Akihabara News
Image: Samsung

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