D-Box @ Home is a Rich Gamer’s Dream
Posted by HCG Paco | Filed under Hardware, Previews, The Shit to Get
Right now, only a few elite gamers will be able to afford the D-Box Home Gamer but those lucky bastards are going to experience gaming at a whole new level. How incredible must it be to sit in these chairs and play Grid, (easily the best game on the list to try this out with IMHO). Feeling the rumble and the bouncing must be an experience when played with the right game. Sadly it is PC only right now. However if they tapped into a larger console market they may find an undiscovered audience. I would love to play Forza III with a 3 LCD wrap around setup.
http://www.d-box.com/gaming/en/gaming/
The site needs a UX overhaul and the information is sparce. I still can’t find out if the same D-Box gaming system can be used as the D-Box home theater version. It seems like a no brainer, but I couldn’t find confirmation of that. Regardless, the video had me sold. If you can afford the D-Box GPH-120 of $2999, more power to you. It must be a hell of a ride.
Full list of titles after the jump.
Tags: Hardware, PC, Shit To Get, Technology
Gamer News 04.21.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
Posted by HCG KP1gL37 | Filed under Hey Did You Hear..., News
…Piracy may bring about the end of the PSP? We’re not talking piracy on the high seas here, we’re talking straight up illegal downloading of PSP games. In a recent interview with Gamasutra, Sony’s Peter Dille gave the scoop on all things Playstation, including the future of the PSP. Dille was quoted as saying, “We can look at data…and see how many copies are being downloaded illegally, and it’s frankly sickening.” He went on to say, “I think gamers, if they understood if this meant that a platform would go away, can we convince gamers to pay for their content?” Full story: Gamasutra
…Tuesday was the official birthday of GameBoy? The little portable gaming unit that could marked it’s 20th anniversary on April 21st. 20 years?!! Does that make anyone else feel ancient? I remember vividly when they first hit the scene. Excuse me while I sit in my grandma corner and cry now. Props to Gizmodo for posting a complete timeline/history of this mini legend of gaming. Check it out at: Gizmodo
…the Left 4 Dead Survival Pack is now available for download? This new game mode allows you and your team to battle a seemingly never ending group of infected (think: Horde mode in Gears 2.) You can download the PC version from Steam’s website, or on Xbox Live for 360 players. Details on the official Left 4 Dead blog are slim at best right now, but there is a great recap on Steam’s website of what is included in this download. Full story: Steam
Tags: Gamasutra, GameBoy, Gizmodo, Hey Did You Hear..., Left 4 Dead, News, Nintendo, PC, Peter Dille, Playstation Portable, PSP, Sony, Steam, Survival Pack, Xbox 360
Gamer News 01.20.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…you can expect a better crafted story for Doom 4 than in past versions of the game? ID Software has brought in British author, Graham Joyce, to contribute to the storyline for the most recent version of the Doom franchise. Full story: ZD Net
…you can now “play” Streetfighter II online via You Tube? The video is called YouTube Street Fighter, but includes something I haven’t really seen in YouTube before: user-controlled interactivity within a video. REALLY cool. Full story: Destructoid
…you can use your PSP as an extra Windows monitor for your PC? All it takes is the installation of PSPDisp and the connection of your PSP to your computer via USB. Check out a complete tutorial at: Lifehacker
…giving your Xbox 360 WiFi capabilities can be cheap and easy to do? Forget shelling out $90 for an Xbox WiFi dongle. You can get your 360 WiFi ready for as cheap as $50. There is a really helpful step by step guide over at: Gizmodo
…new screenshots for GTA: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS have been released? Check them out at: Nintendoeverything
Tags: Destructoid, Doom 4, Gizmodo, Graham Joyce, GTA: Chinatown Wars, Hey Did You Hear..., iD Software, Lifehacker, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendoeverything, PC, Playstation Portable, PSP, PSPDisp, Sony, Streetfighter II, WiFi, Xbox 360, You Tube, ZD Net
Gamer News 12.30.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…a new party mode is coming to Burnout Paradise in Feb of 09 via the Playstation Store or Xbox Live? You will be able to play a group game with up to 8 players on one console (and with one controller!) Looks like our Rock Band parties are about to get a little mash up with Burnout Paradise. Full story: Criterion Games
…jocks love WoW just as much as us hardcore geeks? One jock in particular, Minnesota Vikings punter, Chris Kluwe, joked on his radio show on 93X that he wanted to change his name to honor his favorite MMO (and boost his jersey sales.) “I was going to change my name to Chris ‘World of Warcraft,’ ” Kluwe said. “They said that’s too long. So they started calling me Chris ‘Warcraft.’ I could make a lot of money if I changed my name to that.” Full story: Star Tribune
…you can get updates from Xbox 360 Live including news, video clips, friend’s status and more on your BlackBerry? The info comes to your phone courtesy of a mobile app from Zumobi. Full story: BlackBerry News
…on January 20th you too can feel what it’s like to be the President of the United States? A PC simulation game called “Commander In Chief” will be launched on inauguration day and will give you the ability to run the country the way you would as President from choosing members of your cabinet, to dealing with the economy and terrorism. Sounds like a good way to remind people how tough of a job Obama is facing. Full story: App Scout
…Microsoft released some fun new casual clothing for your XLE avatar just in time to rock out on New Years Eve? This new fashion update includes items such as hoodies and jeans for the guys, and fun accessories like rings and gloves for the ladies. Full story: Major Nelson
Tags: avatar, Barack Obama, Blackberry, Burnout Paradise, Burnout Party Mode, Chris Kluwe, Commander in Chief, Criterion Games, Hey Did You Hear..., Major Nelson, Microsoft, Minnesota Vikings, MMO, MMORPG, News, PC, Playstation 3, Playstation Store, PS3, World of Warcraft, WoW, XBL, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Zumobi
Gamer News 12.28.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…if you are an MMO gamer, you will have no fears of landing a job in Singapore? I wrote a few weeks ago about recruiters avoiding MMO players when recruiting for jobs in the US based on negative stigma around MMO players. One recruiting firm wants you to know: if you play MMO’s, never fear because employers in Singapore are “more pragmatic in thinking and attitude.” Full story: Kotaku
…Benheck designed a portable N64 that is (nearly) perfect? We found lots of details and pics of a homemade N64 called the Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R. From the looks of it, it’s got everything you need including a 5″ screen, headphone jack and the same control scheme as the original N64. What makes it nearly perfect? It’s missing an external battery supply. Full story: Benheck
…most 13-year olds are probably a lot better at Guitar Hero than you and I? Want proof? Check out 13 year old Danny killing The Devil Went Down to Georgia on GH3 on Expert, and then go cry because you are old and uncoordinated. Video: You Tube
…in completely obvious news, researchers say that gaming feeds a man’s need to dominate? This, according to Brain Science Research Professor Allan Reiss who also says that although females can understand video games, we do not have the same intrinsic desire to stomp, dominate and destroy as men. Full story: cnet
…the PC release of Braid has been pushed back to Feb-March of 09? The game was originally supposed to hit PCs by the end of this year. Developer Jonathan Blow said that the push was due to “all the big Christmas-season blockbusters.” The question is: blockbusters or not, do you give a crap about Braid for the PC? Full story: GotGame
Tags: Benheck, Braid, cnet, Got Game, Guitar Hero III, Hey Did You Hear..., Jonathan Blow, Kotaku, MMO, MMORPG, N64, News, Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R, PC, You Tube
Gamer News 12.07.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…2008 was the year of pirated game software? Among other things, the controversy around DRM this year caused the number of torrent downloads to skyrocket. A list of the top 10 pirated games in 2008 can be found at Torrent Freak
…All those hours playing Rock Band could pay off? Just ask hardcore gamer, Calin Scoggins who took his love of drumming on Rock Band all the way to hanging out backstage with Motley Crüe. Full story: UTD Mercury
…Based on the sales figures Valve released for Half-Life, PC gaming is here to stay? The first Half-Life title has sold an average of one million copies every single year for the last ten years. Full story: bit-tech
…You can get the voice over dude from Mortal Kombat to say some hilarious things? Maxim released a soundboard with legendary voice talent Hernan Sanchez saying phrases such as, “Epic fail!” and “Tickle Him!” Check it out at Maxim.com
…footage from the Japanese demo of Resident Evil 5 has hit the web? We still have to wait until March to play it for ourselves, but you can check out the up close and personal look at RE5 at Games Radar
Tags: DRM, Games Radar, Half Life, Hey Did You Hear..., Maxim, Mortal Kombat, Motley Crüe, News, PC, Resident Evil 5, Rock Band, torrent, Torrent Freak, Valve
The Hardcore Gamer’s Xmas Shit to Get
Posted by HCG KP1gL37 | Filed under Collectibles, The Shit to Get
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about that special hardcore gamer on your list. Hardcore gamers can be notoriously challenging to buy for. They likely own (or have in queue) every game on their wish list, and already know where to find the best geeky gadgets and toys. Your best bet is to buy a game-related gift that is thoughtful and personal. Think about their favorite game or genre of games that they play often, and start from there. At a loss as to where to take it next? Never fear, whether you are shopping for your gamer guy or gal, we have compiled a list of the coolest s**t to get for the hardcore gamer in your life this holiday season.
Tags: Accessories, Christmas, Collectibles, DS, Fable 2, Fallout 3, gamer chick, gamer galHoliday Gift Guide, Hardcore Gamer, Holiday shopping, PC, PS2, PS3, Stocking Stuffers, The Shit to Get, Wii, Xbox 360, Xmas
Gamer News 12.02.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…Grand Theft Auto IV for PC will include SecuROM DRM? Sigh…didn’t everyone in the industry learn their lesson with the PR-nightmare caused by the Spore DRM? Full story: Kotaku
…There is a bug with the witch in Left 4 Dead that makes her easy to kill? Speak up behind her and get as close to her as possible and she will get stuck and not be able to hit you. More details: You Tube
…Gameplayer.com has compiled a handy list of Xbox 360 Game Install Sizes? Next time you need to clear out some space from your memory card or hard drive, consult the list first.
…The U.S. Army is planning on shelling out $50 million dollars over the next five years to create a video game unit? The unit will focus on “games in training”, and will begin training soldiers in 2010. Full story: Stars and Stripes
…Playstation is offering a Visa credit card with a tempting offer: sign up by Dec 31st and get $150 off a Playstation 3 console. It’s a great deal as long as you don’t get sucked into credit card debt. Full story: Playstation Blog
Tags: Game Install, Gameplayer.com, Grand Theft Auto IV, Hey Did You Hear..., Kotaku, Left 4 Dead, News, PC, Playstation 3, Playstation Blog, PS3, SecuROM DRM, Stars and Stripes, US Army, Witch, Xbox 360, You Tube
The Ghostbusters Game May See the Light of Day After All
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I have been waiting and waiting (and waiting some more) for the Ghostbusters game to finally be released. There was much delay, and even a switch in publishers to Atari, but it looks like the game based on the classic 80’s film may just see the light of day in 2009. According to the official press release from Atari, the game will be released in 2009 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the film, and was written by Ghostbusters alum Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. Also lending their voice talents and likeness are cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson. The game will be available on Playstation 2 and 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Full press release after the jump.
Tags: Atari, Ghostbusters, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PS2, PS3
National Geographic Is Getting Into the Game Business
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In a press release dated Nov 18th, National Geographic officially announced the formation of National Geographic Games (NGG). The press release goes on to say that NGG has partnered with Namco Bandai and Sony to publish games for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PCs and mobile devices such as the iPhone. The press release contains details on their first title, “Herod’s Lost Tomb” as well as a release schedule for future titles. Here’s hoping the folks over at NG can finally deliver an educational game that people actually want to play.
Tags: Herod's Lost Tomb, iPhone, Namco Bandai, National Geographic, National Geographic Games, News, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, Playstation 3, PS3, Sony
Yes. Yes. OH. HELL. YES! 6 More Days Until Left 4 Dead
Posted by HCG KP1gL37 | Filed under Previews
Tags: Left 4 Dead, PC, Previews, Xbox 360
Spider-Man Web of Shadows Trailer
Posted by HCG KP1gL37 | Filed under News, Trailers
Most of the Spiderman games to date have left me feeling a little unfulfilled (and slightly motion sick). Check out the trailer below for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. This one may actually turn around my opinion of spidey games.
Tags: News, Nintendo Wii, PC, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PS2, PS3, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Trailers, Xbox 360
