Posts Tagged ‘Gaming’
AppTag Laser Tag – Real World Shooter Gaming! For iOS And Android
Over the span of the past three to four months, I have been overly obsessed with KickStarter and I just can’t seem to get myself away from there. There have been some fantastic projects floating around on the site, and have become very successful after their funding was completed. I recently came across a project by the name of AppTag Laser Tag for iPhone, iPod and Android, and I will honestly say I filled with excitement when I saw it. According to the project description, AppTag Laser Tag brings first person shooter from consoles to the real world. This is done so with the help of the smartphones and custom developed applications. Developers are able to use augmented reality to help make the game more interesting for players. So imagine random objects appearing on your living room floor that you must shoot (enemies) or pickup (ammo), but when you look at your floor there is nothing there. It’s a really interesting concept, and I’m really looking forward to seeing it in action. It sounds like a great play when you have a group together. The application will allow you to play in single mode, multiplayer mode, and team mode, as well as keep score over WiFi.
CES 2012: The Walking Dead Deluxe TV Games
JAKKS Pacific’s is known for their TV Games that just plug in to your TV like Big Buck Hunter. At CES 2012 JAKKS announced the release of “The Walking Dead” based on the critically acclaimed hit AMC TV Series. Now you can simply plug directly into your TV and try firsthand to survive the zombie apocalypse. The controller is a pump and shoot shotgun that works throughout the story of “The Walking Dead”. Gamers will enjoy several different game modes with no additional controllers or game consoles. You simply plug in through your televisions A/V cables and your ready to pump and shoot your way through zombie madness.
While not yet rated, this game will be submitted for an ESRB rating of “T for Teen” and will retail for $39.99.
You can learn more about all of JAKKS games by visiting the company’s web site here.
On Skyrim
When I’m not drooling over technology, I’m usually playing video games. I’ve been a gamer for as long as I can remember. In fact, my mother always tells this story about how the only way to get me to stop crying as an infant was to sit me on her lap and play the original Mario Bros. on the NES. She said I’d shut right up and watch her play for hours. My mom has since left the video game world, but I’ve stayed put. I play a wide genre of games, but as of late, I’ve been getting tired of the increasingly stereotypical shooter genre (particularly with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3). I’ve always preferred the Halo series, anyway. Moving away from a genre that’s main focus is multiplayer wasn’t a big deal to me for one reason: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Met with Great Review Scores
I’m a huge gamer. If I’m not busy drooling over technology, you can usually find me playing video games. I’ve been a big fan of RPG/Adventure games since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, my favorite game ever made. Naturally, I took a liking to the Elder Scrolls series back when The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind was released for the original Xbox. Followed by another installment entitled Oblivion in 2006, The Elder Scrolls returns once more tomorrow at 12:01 a.m at your local game store.
In Skyrim, you are a Dragonborn: called upon to protect the people of Skyrim from the dragon onslaught, who were once thought to be slain for good. Throughout over 100 hours of gameplay (with project lead Todd Howard saying easily up to 300 hours to exhaust every aspect of the game), you’ll be lead to the highs and lows of the mythical land that is Tamriel as you figure out the secret of the return of the dragons.
The game has been met with great score. IGN game the game a 9.5, while Gametrailers gave it a 9.3. Many are calling this the best game of the series, and for good reason. The numerous reviews I’ve read have stated that exact phrase. It seems that Bethesda Game Studios is constantly tweaking and perfecting the elegant system that is the Elder Scrolls games.
Will you be picking up Skyrim tonight? As for me, it’s safe to say that I’ll become a “no-life” of sorts for quite some time.
Review: Logitech G700 Mouse
Before two months ago, I had never seriously gamed on a computer. However, I’ve been a console junkie my entire life and remain devoted to those great ergonomic controllers and selection of games. Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to a game that’s all the rage right now, League of Legends. Since the game is proprietary to the PC, I had to make a huge leap and abandon my console. One of my biggest fears when I made this jump was the lack of an ergonomic control system that I was used to. However, Logitech quickly came to the rescue with their G700 Gaming Mouse. Hit the jump for my thoughts.
Mophie Pulse iPod touch 4G Gaming Add-On Now Shipping
I had a chance to preview it the very first night of CES 2011 and now it’s available and shipping. The Mophie Pulse turns your iPod touch 4th generation into a true gaming machine by pumping out heart thumping sound and kicking up in game feedback in the form of haptic vibrations. The Pulse, which is foremost a protective case, outputs the sounds coming from your iPod touch in stereo making the iOS gaming experience even more of a pleasure to experience. Then, thanks to a technology called ViviTouch, the Pulse provides in game feedback as you play. The case features a gaming grip style back for maximum control. If you’re not into gaming but miss the haptic feedback feature found on many of today’s mobile phones the Pulse also provides feedback in other apps, besides games, too. The Pulse runs on a rechargeable 800 mAh battery and there’s a LED display which lets you know how much power you have remaining. It also includes a USB recharging cable when it’s time to top off. The Pulse is shipping now at a retail price of $99.95.
Learn more here.
Review: SFBags 3DS Case
SFBags is known for making very high quality cases and bags for a variety of devices from laptops to cameras and even gaming devices. This is one of three offerings they do for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s known as the 3DS Case. It’s small and can hold your 3DS as well as games and accessories in style. So does it live up to the high standards we’ve come to expect of SFBags?
Read on to find out
Do We Still Need Handheld Gaming Systems?
It used to be in the past that if you wanted to get a gaming fix on the go you needed to buy a handheld gaming system such as a Nintendo DS or Playstation Portable. Now though, smartphones and tablets seem to be replacing them for most consumers, which begs the question, is it worth to buy a portable gaming device or should you stick to an all-in-one device? The answer is both yes and no.
Read on for more.
Thrustmaster Racing Wheel Officially Licensed by FERRARI & XBOX 360
Xbox 360 users prepare to go fast. Thrustmaster has announced what will be the first ever racing wheel that’s officially licensed by Ferrari, The Ferrari 458 Italia Racing Wheel for Xbox 360. While this new release doesn’t feature dual carburettors or overhead camshafts, it does boast two official licenses from Ferrari and Xbox 360 – an exclusive worldwide collaboration. A replica of the Forza Motorsport 4 hero vehicle, the official F458 Italia, this racing wheel provides the ideal combination to enjoy a truly immersive gaming experience. On one side, the Ferrari 458 Italia features an exclusive racing wheel with a large number of controls, while on the other, an Xbox 360 controller requires controls that are specific to this console. The different action buttons and controls are within easy reach of the user’s fingers – making it simple to customize settings while racing, or access the Xbox 360 interface. The Ferrari 458 Italia Racing Wheel for Xbox360 will be available in October at a suggested retail price of $89.99.
Learn more here.
Angry Birds Characters as Superheroes
Angry Birds has become so much more than just a game. These days you see Angry Birds merchandise everywhere. Shirts, cups, bags and other various merchandise have been made. But this image, which I found on Allthatisapple.com, is the first one I have seen that shows the various Angry Birds characters as popular superheros. Many superheroes are shown here in Angry birds character form such as Spiderman, Batman and Superman.
The only question Allthatisapple.com has is who designed the images? If you know reply to the original post below.
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