I didn't really like Yar's Revenge back in the day on the Atari, but it was one of the most popular games on the console. I was more into Pole Position and Asteroids. If you were a big Yar's Revenge fan, you will be excited to hear that a new remake of the game is on Xbox Live Arcade. The game is … [Read more...] about Yar’s Revenge Comes to Xbox Live Arcade
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iCade Lands at FCC!
Sometimes the wild products that we see around April Fools make the jump from a joke to a real product after people are so interested in the lie they want the real thing. This is the case with the sweet iCade we talked about back in January. That cool iCade has now crossed the FCC. The FCC … [Read more...] about iCade Lands at FCC!
Activision: Guitar Hero Not Dead, Just Catching Some Shut-Eye
Chances are when Guitar Hero does come back, it won't be the industry-changing juggernaut it was back in the day. Hell, it'll probably never be that big again. What it could be, though, is an antidote to the nostalgia people are sure to feel in a year or so when they start pining for something new … [Read more...] about Activision: Guitar Hero Not Dead, Just Catching Some Shut-Eye
Razer Switchblade Concept Makes The Jump To Production
You might remember the Razer Switchblade gaming console concept that was showcased at CES this year. If you do, you might also be pleased to know that Razer has announced they will be mass producing the device. Razer's partnering with Chinese Internet company Tencent to bring the portable gaming … [Read more...] about Razer Switchblade Concept Makes The Jump To Production
Anonymous Attack On Sony Continuing Despite GeoHot Trial Outcome
Better stick the cork back in that champagne, Sony, you're not out of the woods yet. Remember that pack of hackers, for lack of a better word, you upset when you sued GeoHot for running his own code on his own console that he bought with his own money? Strangely enough, even after that injunction … [Read more...] about Anonymous Attack On Sony Continuing Despite GeoHot Trial Outcome
Valve Unveils Details On Steam PS3 Portal 2 Overlay Features
With Portal 2's launch date edging ever closer, Valve has now released details of how the new overlay PS3 Steam connection will work. Plus, the bonus of every PS3 Portal game coming with a code to enable you to play the game from either your PC or Mac. A list of features that will be coming with … [Read more...] about Valve Unveils Details On Steam PS3 Portal 2 Overlay Features
Microsoft Previews Kinect SDK For Windows (Video)
Microsoft's Kinect has become extremely popular amongst gamers, and it has also garnered significant attention from DIYers and hackers who have created some really cool Microsoft Kinect hacks. The Kinect's ability to track motion and recognize gestures has opened up a world of possibilities beyond … [Read more...] about Microsoft Previews Kinect SDK For Windows (Video)
Darkspore Reaches Open Beta, Download Now Available (video)
Maxis' Darkspore, the new sci-fi action role-playing game where players can upgrade their heroes with various body parts and gear, is now available as an open beta client. This exciting opportunity allows you to play through the first few levels of the highly anticipated action-RPG follow-up to … [Read more...] about Darkspore Reaches Open Beta, Download Now Available (video)
World Of Goo Lands On The iPhone
World of Goo is one of the coolest games available on the Apple iPad, and the developers have now released an iPhone version. If you already own the iPad version, there is good news: it will now also work on the iPhone without you having to buy another version. This cross-compatibility is a … [Read more...] about World Of Goo Lands On The iPhone
Hyperkin SupaBoy SNES Handheld Gaming Console
We have featured quite a few different gaming mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and have seen some SNES consoles turned into portable gaming consoles, but now it looks like one company will be releasing a handheld SNES console, called the SupaBoy. The SupaBoy is being made by game accessory company … [Read more...] about Hyperkin SupaBoy SNES Handheld Gaming Console
Last Portal 2 Teaser Before Its Official Launch Details : New Long Fall Boots
In what is thought to be the last trailer before the official Portal 2 game is launched, Aperture takes us one last time behind the scenes to show us the newly designed Long Fall Boots. These boots are engineered to help with a few of the trickier maneuvers within the game and to help players … [Read more...] about Last Portal 2 Teaser Before Its Official Launch Details : New Long Fall Boots
Operation Flashpoint: Red River Multiplayer Gameplay (video)
Codemasters have released another teaser video for their highly anticipated Operation Flashpoint: Red River sequel. The new video shows a glimpse of the multiplayer co-op within the game and a few of the team members and their skills. The video focuses on four players cooperatively completing a … [Read more...] about Operation Flashpoint: Red River Multiplayer Gameplay (video)
