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Wii goes DVD in 2007
So.... I've been toying with buying one of these because: a) I love my DS b) I have a bunch of GameCube games c) I want the virtual console One of the things that has bothered me though was the fact the Wii was not capable of DVD playback. Not a deal-killer Read More...
Best Levels of All Time?
Destructoid takes a stab at naming the greatest levels of all time. Pretty good list though I only recognize like maybe four of them. He lists Ravenholm from Half-Life 2 and that was a worthy mention since its the level that resembles a horror flick. Read More...
More on Gaming Physics
Toms Hardware talks to Euro-scientists about what's the best solution for gaming physics . Basically, the jury is still out but don't bank on Agea. Sounds to me like the ideal solution is lots of CPU cores with properly designed software to take Read More...
E3 Cancelled?!?!
According to Next Generation, E3 is done . I find this hard to believe so take with a grain of salt, but me thinks one doesn't post this unless they have something. Supposedly they have inside scoop. Apprarantly the major sponsors think their marketing Read More...
Nintendo Wii in Manufacturing
Every possible headline for this console sounds dirty. CNN is reporting that the Wii is already in Production for its November 6th launch. Hopefully this means no shortages -- can they manufacture 6 million in 6 months? That is a lot of Wii. It would Read More...
FOCUS on E3: A Word about Price Points....
I'm working from home this week and had to get out at lunch lest I go crazy. I went to a "major electronics retailer". Being a geek this is a bit like an alcoholic going to a bar for "comfort" but I went anyway. Limiting myself Read More...
FOCUS on E3: Nintendo Goes Wii!!
I'll try to refrain from all the bad puns I can make during this little item, but really its hard to hold back..... 'cause I gotta Wii. No seriously. The Nintendo Press Confrence was typical of the Big N -- very showy and a bit of fun. Not much Read More...
"Wii"?!?! You have to be F'n kidding me....
You know, I have been real patient with the Big N, despite my rants on this site. I mean they are a part of my childhood and have some of the best ongoing titles in gaming..... But I'll be damned if I am going into a electronics store and asking when Read More...
New DS Lite in Japan -- March 2
So the other shoe has dropped at the Big N. Gamespot is reporting that the new DS redesign has been announced to the Japanese press with a release date of March 2. Nintendo promises upcoming word on the US release soon. Here's the offical pic of the Read More...
REVIEW: Call of Duty 2
I've been gaming for a long time. There are a few names in the game industry that still give me the wam fuzzies -- but Activision is one of them. Whenever I pop a game in and their logo displays I have great hope that the game will be as good as their Read More...
Countdown to the Lawyers....
So while prowling the net for news on the big "N", who is purportedly releasing the Revolution Thanksgiving 2006 , I came upon this "concept" for a Revolution game . (Made without a Revolution development kit, BTW) Now if I'm the Read More...
Pining for the Old Days
From the post at Instapundit mentioned previously , there was a link to another site I visit a lot, the aptly named Vodkapundit . Vodkapundit's guest writer, Will Collier uses a quote from the father of video games, Nolan Bushnell, the creator of Read More...
The Side of Light Wins One in Court
Via Instapundit , I find out that Illinois's latest incarnation of "protecting the children" hasn't passed constitutional muster. Illinois's attempt to restrict video game sales was struck down with the judge saying "that state Read More...
Proof Jack Thompson is a Taco Short of a Combo Plate.
Geez. Long article / interview on GamePolitics.com with Jack . We usually don't quote this much in our articles -- but check this out.... While the press release contained Thompson's usual over-the-top prose, one paragraph caught the attention Read More...
Nintendo to Withhold the Revolution's Specs (anyone surprised?)
Jim Merrick, Director of Marketing for the Big N in Europe said in an interview that: While some of our competitors enjoy comparing specifications, it has little or nothing to do with how satisfied the consumers will be with the system and the games once Read More...
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