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NRDC Rates Energy Efficiency of Video Game Consoles

Nov 19th, 2008 · Today, more than 40 percent of all homes in the United States contain at least one video game console. Recognizing that all that gaming could add up to serious demand for electricity, NRDC and Ecos Consulting performed the first ever comprehensive study …
see also: video · software · nation · download · Machine · United States · console

NRDC Rates Energy Efficiency of Video Game Consoles

Nov 19th, 2008 · Today, more than 40 percent of all homes in the United States contain at least one video game console. Recognizing that all that gaming could add up to serious demand for electricity, NRDC and Ecos Consulting performed the first ever comprehensive study …
see also: video · software · nation · download · Machine · United States · console

Review: <em>Gears of War 2</em>

Nov 14th, 2008 · The original Gears of War was one of the most popular games of 2006, helping to solidify the Xbox 360's place in the console market. Since then, it's sold about 5 million copies. When word leaked out that a sequel was in the works, many wondered if Epic …
see also: 2006 · world · Sequel · Xbox · console · copies · predecessor

Are Neo-Retro Game Releases a Fad?

Nov 8th, 2008 · With modern console technology making it easy to develop and distribute small games, more and more companies are taking advantage of gamers' nostalgia to re-release decades-old hits, and to create entirely new titles in older styles. Gamasutra takes a …
see also: products · technology · distribution · console · gamers · Companies · era

(Useful) Stupid Unix Tricks?

Nov 5th, 2008 · So the other day I messaged another admin from the console using the regular old 'write' command (as I've been doing for over 10 years). To my surprise he didn't know how to respond back to me (he had to call me on the phone) and had never even known …
see also: messaging · console · UNIX · nature · admin · commands · stupid

Examining the Role of Video Games In the US Election

Oct 31st, 2008 · Gamasutra is running an article discussing the influence of games and gamers on the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections. The connection, while minor, is continuing to strengthen, from allowing people to register to vote through their consoles, to in-game …
see also: video · network · Online · blog · advertising · 2004 · interview

UK Opens National Video Game Archive

Oct 30th, 2008 · BBC News reports that the UK is acknowledging video games as a "key component of modern culture" by opening the National Videogame Archive inside the National Media Museum. "'The National Videogame Archive is an important resource for preserving elements …
see also: video · Music · nation · history · UK · Archives · console

How To Deploy a Game Console In the Office?

Oct 25th, 2008 · Does anyone have an idea for a good solution for using a game console (Xbox 360, PS3, etc.) with a laptop and / or external monitor? I am planning to set up each of my developers at the office with a shiny new Xbox 360, surround headphones, and Gold memberships. …
see also: gold · solution · office · PS3 · Xbox · console · laptop

Sony, Microsoft Begin Battle of Virtual Worlds

Oct 10th, 2008 · Sony and Microsoft are poised to do battle in virtual worlds. The console kids both announced Second Life-style virtual environments at the Tokyo Game Show today. Both games show striking similarities to Linden Lab's creation. Players are represented …
see also: Microsoft · world · Sony · player · creation · console · environment

Future Sony MMOs Will Be On Consoles

Oct 3rd, 2008 · The MTV Multiplayer Blog interviewed John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment, about the future of MMOs. He discusses some of SOE's current projects and comments that they'll be focusing on consoles for all of their upcoming MMOs. "I would …
see also: Sony · player · interview · console · PSP · franchise · Everquest

Pandora Console Ready For Pre-Orders

Oct 1st, 2008 · Finally, months after the official announcement, 3,000 lucky people can now pre-order Pandora, possibly the world's fastest handheld console. It boasts a processor capable of up to 900 MHZ, PowerVR 3D graphics, a large 800x480 LCD touchscreen, Wi-Fi, …
see also: TV · Mini · software · Wi Fi · world · history · digital

Getting Away With a Cheap Graphics Card

Sep 26th, 2008 · High-end graphics cards get all the glory, but most folks have a difficult time justifying $300 or more for a single PC component. But what if you could get reasonable performance in all the latest games from a budget card costing as little as $70? With …
see also: Hardware · PC · console · graphics · consumption · Tech Report · playback

Getting Away With a Cheap Graphics Card

Sep 26th, 2008 · High-end graphics cards get all the glory, but most folks have a difficult time justifying $300 or more for a single PC component. But what if you could get reasonable performance in all the latest games from a budget card costing as little as $70? With …
see also: Hardware · PC · console · graphics · consumption · Tech Report · playback

Activision Goes After Individual Game Pirates

Sep 20th, 2008 · Activision has begun suing individual pirates of console games. Edge Online is reporting that they are going after a New York resident for allegedly copying Call of Duty 3 for the Xbox 360 and other games, seeking $30,000 to $150,000 in damages for each …
see also: residents · Online · settlement · Lawsuits · distribution · Xbox · console

New Racing Simulation Distances Itself From Gamers

Aug 28th, 2008 · In an unusual move that could alienate a large segment of potential customers, iRacing.com, an online racing simulation company that opened its site to the public on August 26, is calling its system a 'driver development tool' that isn't designed for …
see also: PC · exec · Online · products · Internet · company · Public

Gamepark Holdings Officially Announces the WIZ Handheld

Aug 26th, 2008 · Gamepark Holdings, the makers of the GP2X Console, have today announced the successor, which is called the WIZ. The new GBA Micro-sized console features a touchscreen, Linux OS, an Arm9 533MHZ 3D processor with 64MB of ram and will have commercial games …
see also: Commercial · handheld · console · eMule · processors · touchscreen · successor

Nintendo Wii Targeted In Patent Lawsuit

Aug 20th, 2008 · The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a Maryland start-up company has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nintendo, alleging four patent violations — three in the Wiimote alone. "The start-up, Hillcrest Laboratories Inc. of Rockville, …
see also: software · commission · company · Lawsuits · infringements · Wall Street Journal · console

Violent Video Gaming Comes To the Wii

Aug 14th, 2008 · In an attempt to bring the Wii closer to the hardcore gamer's taste, Sega is preparing to release MadWorld, a violent 'hack and slash' game. This has brought attention from family-conscious lobbies: 'The decision to release a violent game on a console …
see also: video · TV · console · gamers · graphics · violence · campaign

Miyamoto 'Banned' From Talking About Hobbies

Aug 13th, 2008 · After Shigeru Miyamoto developed a love of puzzles, the "brain-training" software that has proved to be an international "killer application" on the Nintendo DS console was born. He became interested in taking more exercise, and Wii Fit was created. He …
see also: software · Music · company · console · killer · Nintendo DS · Nintendo

Strong Bad Episode 1 Hits the WiiWare Shop

Aug 11th, 2008 · Nintendo has added a new title to their WiiWare shop, Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner from developer Telltale Games. The new title features the infamous boxing-glove-adorned character in the first of five installments of Telltale's "Strong Bad's …
see also: pictures · adventure · player · console · friends · virtual · comic







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