 Redesigning The Wiimote - 10 Cool Wii-creations::Design Matin has come up with ten concepts that re-imagine the innovative Nintendo remote control, the Wiimote, as a functional household object.
The fun designs feature the kitchen friendly wii-mélange… [MORE] |
 Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games - The Lost Ring::The Lost Ring is an alternative reality game (ARG) based on the Beijing Olympics which is a fascinating concept in itself, but it was the guerrilla marketing behind the game that makes it even more intriguing.… [MORE] |
 30 New Games at E3 2008 - Your Next Geeky Game Addiction::Since we can't be at E3 2008 in LA this week, we're grateful that the Edge released a comprehensive list of "The 30 Most Anticipated Games of E3." They anticipate that Fallout 3, Halo Wars and Rockband… [MORE] |
 E3 2008 Highlights - Wiimtoe::At E3 2008, the Wii MotionPlus was unveiled by Nintendo, and Wii fans can't seem to control their excitement. It's a tiny little chip, about the size of a Lego cube, that plugs into the bottom of your… [MORE] |
 Real Guitars for Gamers - The Zivix "Z1" for Rockband & Guitar Hero::It’s amazing how talented gamers can become using toy guitar in the very popular Guitar Hero and RockBand video games. Now gamers can take that talent one step further by playing their games using Z1… [MORE] |
 In-Game Ads to Boost Revenue - Yahoo! Games Now Ad Supported::Yahoo! Games are now ad-supported, integrating advertisements for real companies within the virtual worlds of interactive play. With the help of Double Fusion, a firm specializing in casual game video… [MORE] |
 13 Customizable Commercials & Animations (SUPER GALLERY)::To create your own cartoons you don't have to be a graphic artist, or any artist for that matter, thanks to new computer technologies that let you customize your own animations. This is most frequently… [MORE] |
 3D Social Networks - Google "Lively"::Google has launched Lively, a 3D social network! At first glance it looks like Second Life, but SL is all virtual. In Lively, everything besides the graphics is real, from the IM's to the chat rooms and… [MORE] |
 DIY July 4 Fireworks - Interactive Fireworks::Do you have July 4 fireworks fever? To help tie you over until tonight, try playing with virtual Interactive Fireworks. You can choose a city skyline to celebrate the Fourth of July, and create your own… [MORE] |
 Uber Geeky Food DIY - Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger::If you thought the "1UP Mushroom" in the Super Mario Nintendo games looked tasty, here's your chance to bite into one! This how-to guide shows you have to make your very own vibrant green 1UP Mushroom… [MORE] |
 Torture Games - Online Video Games Getting More Violent::If the chainsaw scene in Scarface was your favorite and you have all the Saw movies, then Torture Game 2 may bloody well be just for you chap.
If not, you're going to be horribly offended and SHOCKED… [MORE] |
 Color Palette Innovation - Diablo III Wows With Vibrant Colours::Gaming fans, brace yourselves, because your addiction is about the get much worse. Blizzard announced the release of Diablo 3 today. The first trailer, which can be seen above, was released at the Worldwide… [MORE] |
 Big Band Video Games - Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Part 2)::Guitar Hero Aerosmith has just been announced by Activision and the 5 members of Aerosmith
In the past Guitar Hero has featured many of the hottest bands, but this will be the first to focus exclusively… [MORE] |
 Personal Media Pods - Customizable Ovei::Designed by Lee McCormack and engineered by McLaren Applied Technologies, the Ovei pod is the hottest new personal entertainment center. Launched at CEDIA in the UK on June 24, the pod offers you an enclosed… [MORE] |
 Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography - Cartoon Characters in Real Life::This fun series of images depicts retro cartoon characters from games like Donkey Kong, Yoshi Island and Street Fighter embedded into actual photographs. The series is quite well done and the graphics… [MORE] |
 Mega Gadget Hybrids - X-Box 360 Handheld Is Microsoft Zune + X-Box 360 + Cell Phone::We all know that Microsoft's Zune did not live up to its hype and hasn't come close to being an 'iPod killer'. And with the success of the iPhone, it's certain that Microsoft will be tapping into a handheld… [MORE] |
 Virtual Bicycle Racing Against Real People - Expresso Fitness::The Expresso Fitness is not, by any means, an ordinary exercise bike. The stationary bicycle has an LCD screen that lets cyclists compete with other Expresso users, whether they're in the same gym, or… [MORE] |
 Control a Real Submarine Over the Internet - Fosters 'Ride the Scuba'::To promote a new product called Foster's Scuba, Foster's has launched a new campaign where internet viewers can control an actual submarine over the internet. Visitors to the website can also watch all… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Video Gaming Posts in 2008 H1::From gruesome PSP shockvertising to untooning video game characters, this list ranks our top 30 posts related to Video Games and Gaming in 2008.
Guitar Hero, Wii and GTA make the list, but so do games… [MORE] |
 Motion Controlled Gaming Phones (Leaked) - Sony Ericsson F305 Works Like Wii::On June 17th, Sony Ericsson will be releasing the world’s first Motion Gaming-enabled phone, the F305 . The device has typical features like EDGE speed, 2-inch 176 x 220 display and music playback. However,… [MORE] |
 Nintendo Wall Decals - Blik Surface Graphics::These are super wall decals for your little gamer! Or perhaps your not so little gamer. The designs include the wildly popular Super Mario which is the highest selling video game of all time – 40 million… [MORE] |
 Gameboy Plushies - Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow::These 30 cm tall hand-stitched felt cushions are in the shape of the popular video game consoles. Young Gameboy enthusiasts will love having the cushions in their bedrooms or perhaps in the family room.… [MORE] |
 Interactive Brainstorming Tables - The S.P.I.C.E::Industrial designer Jason Chang's latest design is the S.P.I.C.E Interactive Table, based on the concept that "stimulating play inspires creative expression." As shown in the picture, it's a glowing, interactive… [MORE] |
 Console Poker Tables - X10::Am I the only one that remembers those lame X10 Web Cam ads that popped up everywhere? Clearly somebody didn't get the memo and named a $30,000 mega game console the X10. Pre-loaded with Texas Hold 'em… [MORE] |
 Balloons for Geeks - Balloon Guy’s Art::This is some wicked, really skilled balloon art. These geeky balloon sculptures by Balloon Guy Entertainment or just Balloon Guy, features such video game and science fiction characters as Mario, the Transformers,… [MORE] |
 Screenless Consoles - Swinxs Encourages Outdoor Exercise::The new Swinxs game console, designed and developed in the Netherlands, is unique in a sense that it has no screen and can be taken outdoors. Where Wii is trying to get children to move more, this console… [MORE] |
 Wii Damage Prevention - TV Armor Screen Protectors::Some people get super excited when they play with their Nintendo Wii, which may lead to pretty awful accidents. Some may hurt themselves while others may damage their furniture or even TVs. It would really… [MORE] |
 Revealing War Mysteries - Secret Weapons of World War 2::The Second World war is riddled with stories of mad scientists working for the Nazi’s and the Allies, developing technology which was much far advanced than any of the technology seen today.
Michael… [MORE] |
 Sexy Fitness Videos? - Is Hula Girl A Stealth Nintendo Viral?::Nintendo can be sexy, a point made very clear by this viral video. Instead of emphasizing the benefits of personal exercise, the latest Wii Fit commercial hypes up the advantage of having girlfriend use… [MORE] |
 3-D Virtual Reality - The Third Eye::The Third Eye is a device conceived by Japanese designer Takehito Etani. The contraption, which goes on the head, offers the user a very different and unusual perception from outside his/her body. The… [MORE] |
 Gamer Dining Tables - Pong Table::Moritz Waldemeyer, the designer of the Pong Table, used 2,400 LEDS and two track pads to turn a white Corian table into a digital gaming board. The table re-creates the classic game introduced by Atari… [MORE] |
 Video Game Handcuffs - Sony PSP Ad::This is one of those ads that is so original, witty and funny, that it left a wide grin on my face.
The Sony PSP ‘Lamp Post’ ad shows a typical action scenario, a police car parked to the side with one… [MORE] |
 Independent Split-Screen Laptops - Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager::The Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager laptop is a monster devise that comes with dual 13.3-inch screens that pivot independently. I personally had never seen a laptop with dual, independent screens and I really… [MORE] |
 Food Themed Games - Cooking, Food Fights, Puking::Food Games are heating up in the gaming industry. Wii has many awesome games coming up that revolve around the theme of making food, fighting with food, or even farting and puking because of virtual foods.… [MORE] |
 Animated Evolutions - 30 Years of Video Game Consoles::It's hard to believe video game consoles have been around for more than 30 years! The video shows the evolution of this entertainment gadget from the Magnavox Oydessy in 1972 to the most recent Wii. We… [MORE] |
 Social Networks for Kids - Allie Finkle, ZooKazoo & ourWorld::If your child is begging you to log onto a social networking site, it's time you realized the internet isn't as dangerous as it once was. Sites like Scholastic's Allie Finkle Community, ZooKazoo, geared… [MORE] |
 Top 9 Ways to Keep Tetris Alive (SUPER GALLERY)::What is it about Tetris that even decades after its release, and in the face of high-tech modern gaming innovation, it continues to hold such vast appeal? We've seen a range of Tetris-inspired gimmicks… [MORE] |
 Ice for Gamers - Tetris Ice Cube Trays::These Tetris ice cube trays, designed by Martin Zampach, are the ultimate home necessities if you’ve ever been an old-school Tetris-lover. These trays are the best way to spice up a party, especially… [MORE] |
 Interactive Gaming Urinals - Place to Pee::If you’re into gaming, then clearly, this is the “Place to Pee.”
In this interactive, sensor-filled toilet, the better your aim, and the stronger your stream, the higher your chances of winning… [MORE] |
 Gadgets of Presidents - Bill Gates Gifts "Peace" Xbox to South Korea President::While we have seen numerous blinged out gadgets and phones, it is rare to see what gizmos presidents play with. Earlier this month, Bill Gates gifted South Korea president Lee Myung-bak with "Peace", a… [MORE] |
 Touch-Screen Old School Games - Multi-Touch Missile Command::According to their website, Obscura Digital has developed proprietary software that allows them "to turn virtually any surface into a full-motion video canvass", including even buildings and walls. Well,… [MORE] |
 Car Mirrors With Games - Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System::Shenzhen MCD Electronics is selling the "swiss army knife" of rearview mirrors. The Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System sports "a 3.5-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, audio and video… [MORE] |
 Game Controller Furniture - Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works!::What an awesome idea and execution. Kyle Downes wanted a convenient place to store his growing collection of video games, but instead of settling for a normal storage box, he came up with this totally… [MORE] |
 Video Game Spoofs - Grand Theft Auto for Yuppies by Conan O'Brien::Conan O'Brien and his writers at the Late Night Show have developed a kinder, gentler version of the violence-laden and much-maligned yet popular video game, Grand Theft Auto 4 which was released a few… [MORE] |
 Foldable Multimedia Devices - Ori-Ori-Moshi-Moshi Concept::The Ori-ori-Moshi-moshi is a concept design by AntennaDesign slated to be used in the year 2014. The foldable concept gadget comes with a flexible OLED screen that can be used as a phone, for gaming and… [MORE] |
 Real Toys Become Virtual - Lego Universe MMOG::It seems kids today are no longer satisfied with any kind of toy if it doesn't have an online component, and that includes Lego.
Did you know kids spend 5 billion hours playing with Lego each year? That… [MORE] |
 Untooning Video Game Characters - Bowser Gets Real::Following in the footsteps of the great work done by Pixeloo of "untooning" Mario, Homer and Jessica Rabbit, Essenmitsosse.de has untooned the famous Nintendo game villain, Bowser.
Bowser is the leader… [MORE] |
 Virtual Cities - GeoSimCities 3D Philadelphia Tours::GeoSimCities is a website that provides a 3-D virtual representation of cities.
This is a wonderful idea. I visited the site and checked out the virtual Philadelphia tours of offered on the site. Also… [MORE] |
 Top 6 Grand Theft Auto Posts - Viral Video Games (SUPER GALLERY)::There was a lot of build-up leading to the April 29 release of Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV), the Take-Two Interactive Software and Rockstar Games product for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but it's finally… [MORE] |
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