It looks like there will be a major announcement for the Xbox 360 next week from Microsoft, according to Major Nelson (Larry Hyrb), who announced in his latest podcast that Microsoft has something big planned for the Xbox 360. Next week I’m going to be down in San Francisco. We are having an … [Read more...] about Major Xbox 360 Annoucement Next Week
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Sony Demos PS3 3D Dual-View Gaming Concept
Sony has been demoing their new dual-view 3D PS3 system that allows two players to play on the same display, in the same room without the need for split-screen technology. The new system was demonstrated by senior director for SCEE and director of World Wide Studio’s 3D Stereoscopic Team, Mick … [Read more...] about Sony Demos PS3 3D Dual-View Gaming Concept
Sony Planning New Hacker Proof PS3 Console?
As you can probably tell by the actions of Sony of late, they are not too happy with the hacking community with regards to the release of its PS3 root key and hackers stripping the PS3 security bare. Now in an attempt to try and solve the hacking issue once and for all, Sony is looking to redesign … [Read more...] about Sony Planning New Hacker Proof PS3 Console?
Minecraft Soon Arriving On iOS Devices
Minecraft already has a few unofficial iOS apps, but Mojang has now announced that an official game will be coming to iOS devices later this year. Markus Persson, founder of Swedish studio Mojang and creator of the Minecraft indie sensation, which was the Winner of Game Rant’s Most Innovative of … [Read more...] about Minecraft Soon Arriving On iOS Devices
Microsoft Kinect SDK For Windows Announced
Microsoft has announced that it will launch an SDK for its Kinect motion sensor for Windows, and Microsoft will be releasing the SDK free of charge for non-commercial use, and will later release a commercial version. Microsoft has said that the Kinect SDK for Windows will be available in the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect SDK For Windows Announced
EA Pulls Command & Conquer Site After Going Live
We hope you have a hankering for old school RTS action, but if you don't, that's okay. EA didn't want you to have it anyway. Or at least not yet. Good things come to those who wait, don't you know, and especially to those who are waiting for a new C&C after last year's disappointingly mediocre … [Read more...] about EA Pulls Command & Conquer Site After Going Live
Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Ah, Nintendo's GameCube. It certainly brings back memories of a product that's best not remembered. In fact, does anyone even harbor fond memories of the GameCube? It was an epic fail, right? Not so, according to GreenCub, who are selling re-tooled GameCubes via . As the pictorial evidence … [Read more...] about Smart Chaps Find New Use For Redundant GameCube Consoles
Nintendo 3DS Teardown
Further to the Nintendo 3DS being taken apart before it was even officially launched by Nintendo, a Chinese site has been able to get their hands on another 3DS before the official sales release in Japan this month and done the honourable thing and torn it down, revealing all its secrets. This … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Teardown
Kinect Space Invaders Hack
One of the earliest classic arcade games released back in 1978 has now been combined with the latest gaming technology to create a Kinect-powered Space Invader game. However, it does look a little more energetic than the early joystick version. To control your ship, you lift either your right or … [Read more...] about Kinect Space Invaders Hack
Playable Angry Birds Cake
We have featured a few different Angry Bird cakes here on Geeky Gadgets but never one that could actually be played. The playable Angry Bird cake was created for a lucky 6-year-old birthday boy by his Dad. Using a catapult down one end of the cake, you can fire iced edible birds at the pigs and … [Read more...] about Playable Angry Birds Cake
Say Hello To The Nes Paul, The Nes Controller Guitar
Get it? After Les Paul? Bah! So this smart lady is building a customized controller for her own game, which is somewhere along the lines of Guitar Hero (RIP) except all the music is from classic games and will be called 8-Bit Hero, which is still under construction. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To The Nes Paul, The Nes Controller Guitar
Killzone 3 & Move Sharpshooter Kevin Butler Ad Now Rolling
Despite a few advertising missteps with the amazingly annoying Marcus and the creepy NGP throwback to more experimental times, Sony has now returned to its bread and butter ads, the Kevin Butler campaign, and the old boy is in fine form. This time around, he's here to hawk Sony's plastic gun casing … [Read more...] about Killzone 3 & Move Sharpshooter Kevin Butler Ad Now Rolling
