Corsair has just unveiled their new HS1 Gaming Headset with a circumaural, closed-back design to help with extra-long gaming sessions. The HS1 headset is also equipped with a unidirectional noise-canceling microphone and audio controls that are easy to use without distracting you from your … [Read more...] about Corsair Unveils New HS1 Gaming Headset
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Left 4 Dead Games Heading To Mac OS X Next Month
If you enjoy the Left 4 Dead series, you will soon be able to enjoy the experience on your Mac OS X machine in September. This coming Halloween, Valve will be launching its much-awaited Left 4 Dead games to Mac users. Cross-Platform Compatibility Plus, Mac and Windows players can go head-to-head, … [Read more...] about Left 4 Dead Games Heading To Mac OS X Next Month
Google Buys Social Games Developer Social Deck
Google [GOOG] has been making a lot of acquisitions recently, mainly in the social networking and gaming arena. Its latest purchase is a company called SocialDeck, which specializes in creating games for mobile phones and smartphones. SocialDeck primarily develops multiplayer games that can be … [Read more...] about Google Buys Social Games Developer Social Deck
Microsoft Xbox Live Gold Subscription Fees Increased
Microsoft [MSFT] has announced that it will be increasing the subscription fees to its Xbox Live Gold service from the 1st of November 2010, a move which won't be welcomed by Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Microsoft will increase the yearly subscription fee from $50 to $60, quarterly subscriptions … [Read more...] about Microsoft Xbox Live Gold Subscription Fees Increased
Nintendo DSi and DSi XL Price Cuts Arriving In September
As of the 12th of September, Nintendo has revealed they will be cutting the price of two of their DS models. After the company dropped Japanese prices for the handhelds back in June this year, it seems they are now extending these price cuts to other markets. The Nintendo DSi will be priced at … [Read more...] about Nintendo DSi and DSi XL Price Cuts Arriving In September
University Of Florida Introduces StarCraft Class
So the University of Florida has launched a revolution in higher learning by allowing a PhD candidate named Nate Poling to run EME2040: 21st Century Skills In Starcraft. We say it’s about time! … [Read more...] about University Of Florida Introduces StarCraft Class
Nike Air Maxes and Wii Balance Board Mod
Nike has challenged 78 artists to 'hack' its shoes and create something unique and innovative. This initiative aims to push the boundaries of creativity and technology in footwear design. Among these artists, Nick Marsh stood out by deciding to create a pair of Wii Nike Air Maxes and install the Wii … [Read more...] about Nike Air Maxes and Wii Balance Board Mod
Mag Gun Xbox PS3 FPS Controller (video)
If you like your FPS game on either the Xbox or PS3, then this new controller might be worth a viewing. The Mag Gun is supported by both the Xbox 360 and PS3, and has buttons that correspond to the face and trigger buttons on the controllers. Check out the video after the break to see it in … [Read more...] about Mag Gun Xbox PS3 FPS Controller (video)
Kinect Beta Dashboard Leaked
This week, the Kinect beta testing program started to roll out after participants received notification via email a few weeks ago from Microsoft. Lucky for us, some of the participants are not abiding fully by Microsoft's terms and conditions and have leaked screenshots of the Kinect beta interface … [Read more...] about Kinect Beta Dashboard Leaked
Xbox Live Audio Upgrade Ends Crackly Voice Problems
If you have experienced the crackly voice problems while playing on your Xbox 360, while using voice communications, you will be pleased to know that Microsoft has been hard at work to solve these issues and will be releasing a long-awaited update to upgrade the Xbox codec used for voice … [Read more...] about Xbox Live Audio Upgrade Ends Crackly Voice Problems
DIY Mass Effect M8 Avenger Replica Makes Geeks Cry
Feast your eyes on this, game geeks. Harrison Krix has built himself the coolest video game weapon ever created. The creation is a wooden replica of the M8 Avenger Assault Rifle from Mass Effect. Now cry your geeky little eyes out because you aren’t cool enough to make this thing. Krix is a graphic … [Read more...] about DIY Mass Effect M8 Avenger Replica Makes Geeks Cry
PlayStation Buttons Explained and More
Famitsu magazine interviewed Teiyu Goto, one of the external designers of the original PlayStation, to get the skinny on how the well-loved CD-based gaming console was birthed. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Buttons Explained and More
