As well as its new social networks and user interface enhancements for its Gmail and Calendar products, Google has also rolled out a new physics-based game to promote its Nexus S smartphone called Google Nexus Contraptions. The objective of the new Google Nexus Contraptions game is to use rubber … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Contraptions
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Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Following on with Valve's decision to make their Team Fortress 2 game completely free to all, Valve has this week announced that they are now releasing a Source SDK which will be free to all. Previously, developers would need to have purchased a game such as Half-Life 2 or TF2, which included the … [Read more...] about Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Sony’s PlayStation Services Being Restored In Japan This Week
Sony has restored many of its services around the world, including its PSN and Qriocity music services, after many of Sony's services were hacked a few months ago. Although gamers in Japan have had to wait for the PlayStation services to be restored there, the wait is finally coming to an end. Now … [Read more...] about Sony’s PlayStation Services Being Restored In Japan This Week
Left 4 Dead 2 : Portal 2 Easter Egg In Suicide Blitz 2 Revealed (video)
If you are a Portal 2 fan and enjoy playing Left 4 Dead 2, get ready to see the most amazing Easter Egg built within a new Left 4 Dead 2 map called Suicide Blitz 2. Easter Eggs within games are not new, but most are normally small references to developers, upgrades to weapons, or secret areas such … [Read more...] about Left 4 Dead 2 : Portal 2 Easter Egg In Suicide Blitz 2 Revealed (video)
Quadrotor Quadrocopter Controlled By Microsoft Kinect (Video)
We have featured quite a few cool mods using the Microsoft Kinect here at Geeky Gadgets, and have seen a couple of quadrocopters controlled using the Kinect. Here is another one which was created by the guys over at Flying Machine Arena. As you can see from the video below, the Quadrotor is … [Read more...] about Quadrotor Quadrocopter Controlled By Microsoft Kinect (Video)
FPS Enthusiasts Can Now Go To War With The XCM XFPS Commando PRO
Since huge FPS franchises are rolling out this year, it comes as no surprise that XCm have outed a particularly attractive keyboard mouse combo. Take note, however, as this isn't your regular keyboard mouse combo—it's specifically tooled for use in console gaming. Since shooting terrorists, aliens, … [Read more...] about FPS Enthusiasts Can Now Go To War With The XCM XFPS Commando PRO
Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
If you are a big fan of the phenomenon that is Call Of Duty together with its sequels and DLC packs, you might be pleased to know that the hugely popular game now has its own 2-day fan event called Call of Duty XP. The first Call of Duty XP fan event will be in Los Angeles during the first half of … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
BioShock Infinite’s Award-Winning E3, 2 Minute Teaser (video)
Irrational Games has released a 2-minute teaser video of its E3 Award Winning demo of BioShock Infinite, and will be releasing the full 14-minute demo next week. When shown at E3, the demo helped the new BioShock Infinite game win the prestigious "Best of Show" and "Best Action/Adventure Game" … [Read more...] about BioShock Infinite’s Award-Winning E3, 2 Minute Teaser (video)
TeamFortress 2 Free Players Blocked From Certain Games
Last week we brought you the great news that Valve had made is fantastic Team Fortress 2 game free to play to all forever. But it now looks that not everyone is completely pleased about the news and a few gamers who have actually purchased the TF2 game have now created a script to block 'Free' TF2 … [Read more...] about TeamFortress 2 Free Players Blocked From Certain Games
Awesome Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod (Video)
We have featured quite a few different Xbox mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is from the talented team over at Major League Mods. This time, they have outdone themselves with the Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod. The Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim mod was meticulously crafted by Mark Bongo from … [Read more...] about Awesome Iron Man Xbox 360 Slim Mod (Video)
Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Probably only matched for hyperbole by Apple's CEO, only with the difference that Steve can occasionally back his up, Lionhead err... hed Peter Molyneux is up to his old tricks. Man, you'd think he'd have at least remembered that damn acorn. Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats and don't forget to … [Read more...] about Molyneux: Fable The Journey “Amazing”, Industry Rolls Eyes
Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
No, Bungie aren't going all John Carmack on us and launching a homegrown space program, despite the highly interpretable name of their latest endeavour. It turns out it's nothing more than a way for Bungie to disseminate the work of some deserving indie creators to the Bungie community, which was … [Read more...] about Bungie Aerospace Is Actually Indie Game Development Effort
